Family News

March 13, 2005

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STUFF   DAVE SHANER

This last week I have been at the Harding University Graduate School in Memphis, Tennessee. It has been a very rich week as I have been able to drink of the wisdom of some great men of God. Dr. Jerry Rushford has reminded/instilled within me of the great heritage that we share together. When you forget your history, the church limps. Our heritage is important. I am not saying that any church should live in the past, but we are who we are today because of the labors of the men who have gone before us. Someone has very aptly said that he who does not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

Churches go through cycles. It is almost inevitable. The vitality of the early to mid-1800's in our history is exciting. They were a people that came out of the strict denominational guidelines that was often based on the teachings of men rather than the wisdom of God. They did not even refer to themselves as "Christians." They were Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, etc. but nobody considered themselves a Christian. The appeal of men like Barton Stone, John Mulkey, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, Walter Scott, David Lipscomb and so many others was to simply go back to the teachings of the Bible and just be a Christian. It sounds simple to us, but it was a novel idea that met great resistance from entrenched church patriarchy of the day, but was a breath of fresh air to those who abhorred the disunity found in the then religious scene. The two great themes of the restoration movement were unity and a return to apostolic Christianity. The scriptures do not teach that one church or organization is to be over another. Because the Bible teaches the concept of the independence of each congregation, unity sometimes does not come easy. When you have an authoritarian structure with a headquarters, unity is easier in that you can either agree or not be a part of that particular denomination. Regardless, unity was at the very heart of Jesus. The apostle Paul said that we needed to be diligent to preserve the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace. Ephesians 4:1-2. The restoration plea is one that cries out for unity. Historically our plea has been better than our practice. But it is a worthwhile effort. And if communicated properly can once again "spread like fire in dry stubble." - B.W. Stone

Have a Great Week!!

'If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.' -John 7:37-38

Welcome
MIQVAH 2005 Guests
Today - Our 26th Annual Youth Rally

Easter Sunrise Service
March 27th at 6:30 a.m. in the Prayer Garden.

Ladies' Study Group
There is ladies' study group offered on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00. Our next meeting will be on March 15th at the home of Michelle Kish and children are always welcome (and mommies with children ENCOURAGED to attend!) The study is for any woman, of any age, with or without kids! We are studying the book Women As Christ's Disciples by Boyd Luter. It studies the women that Christ involved in his ministry and what we can learn from them. This study is offered in addition to the ladies' group that meets on Tuesday mornings and everyone is welcome at either or both studies!

Easter Egg Hunt
We are having an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the park behind Dalton City Hall (across the street from the church building). All kids 10 and under are welcome! For more information see Jennifer Rude.

Donations Needed!
We are still collecting eggs for the Easter Egg hunt! We would like donations of one dozen (or more) plastic Easter eggs filled with candy or other small treats. We are also needing larger items for prizes, and cookies for refreshments. The children from our congregation as well as students of CCS are invited, so we will need lots of cookies and filled eggs! You may place your donations in the box by the kiosk. Thanks for your generosity! For more information see Jennifer Rude.

Coeur d'Alene Christian School
Benefit Dinner & Auction April 22, 2005
'Puttin on the Ritz'!
Buy your tickets now! Tickets are going fast!!!
Call Cheryl in the school office at 772-7118.

Shepherd's Corner
Events in life have a profound effect on our lives, even when we think we are living as we should. It seems that the world can change good to evil in a matter of moments. Then we turn our wrath on the ones we love without even realizing what has happened. Thank God that He can help us realize what we have done through the Holy Spirit. He lets us know the error and then has the grace to forgive us. But that is only half of the story; we must also seek to forgive the loved ones we have hurt. By the cleansing of the heart, we can renew our commitment to God and to ones we love. The church is like a close knit family with Jesus as our head. Look to Jesus for contentment and love. Look to the world for opportunities to bring the lost to Jesus. God Bless Everyone at Dalton Gardens Church.
-For the Shepherds

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES
Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Classes

Memory Verses for the Month of March

3 years - K: Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. -Acts 7:20

1st - 3rd Grade: By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God..... -Hebrews 11:24-25

4th - 6th Grade: By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.
-Hebrews 11:24-25

Thank Yous!
We would like to thank everyone for all the love you have shown us since I had my surgery. We really appreciate the visits, calls, cards, flowers, and meals. This is a wonderful loving congregation and you have shown that love in so many ways. We thank you so much. -LaMont and Mary Petersen

Thanks everyone for the cards, letters, visits and prayers while I've been sick. -Opal Wilson

Thanks for all the cards, calls and prayers during my back surgery. Also, Cameron Davis, my son-in-law has returned from Iraq. Thanks to God and your prayers. -Dale Herboldt

Men's Softball League
If you are 16 years of age or older, and interested in being part of a men's softball team please sign up today on the sign up sheet on the kiosk. For more information see Paul Swaim or Adam Rouse.

Calendar of Events
March 15 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
March 15-10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
March 17 - C.C.S. Talent Show/ Science & Art Fair
March 24 - 27 - LTC Convention in Phoenix
March 26 - 11:00 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt
April 3 - 5:30 p.m. - LTC Celebration

Prayer Requests

Lillian Lane is at Legends Park Assisted Living in room #110. She is lonely and depressed. Phone calls and/or your visits would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Almond spent a couple days in KMC last week with chest pains. He returned home Friday.

Bobbie Bayles, Dee Pierce's sister, is very ill with heart and kidney failure.

Mary Petersen is recovering from surgery.

Bob Griese injured his thumb in a work related accident. Pray for his comfort as he is in a lot of pain. Also, keep Eldon Rude in your prayers as his thumb heals from an injury.

Maxine Byers is sitting up and might get to come home from Seattle soon. Thank you all for your prayers.

Dave Johnson's brother Rick is having surgery on his arm and Terri's sister, Kiri, was released from the hospital last week. Keep her health in your prayers.

Dale Herboldt continues to need our prayers as he recovers and heals from back surgery.

Elma Miller, who works with her husband, Jim, with Lifeline of Hope, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Jerry Riggs' tests showed some nodules in his lungs. He may have surgery on Monday.

Clara Bristol is still awaiting test results.

Pray for Opal Wilson that she regains her strength.

Remember to keep in your prayers: Mike Kish, Matt Rude, Terry Morgan, Lamont Petersen Jr. & Daniel Moberg who are serving in Iraq.

The Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa, are doing well, and praying that the political situation continues to remain calm. The work in the villages continues to go well with several additional baptisms. Keep the missionaries and the churches in your prayers.

Need Some Extra $ Money
We are looking for a church custodian - again! Thank you Bob Clark for doing a good job on the building in the interim, but we'd like to fill the position permanently. Anyone interested? Call John Simpson at 661-2472.

Mike's Memos.....

MIQVAH 2005!

TODAY IS MIQVAH SUNDAY!
This year's theme .....

'EVERYBODY'S NORMAL
TILL YOU GET TO KNOW THEM'

LTC Phoenix Convention is March 24th - 27th. We have some students who still need help with their plane fares. If you can help out in this way, please let us know. $10 or $300 would be great!

A Mexican Fisherman

An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, "only a little while."

The American then asked why didn't he stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The American then asked, "but what do you do with the rest of your time?"

The Mexican fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I relax and play my guitar with my amigos, I have a full and busy life."

The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat and with the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually NYC where you would run your expanding enterprise."

The Mexican fisherman asked, "But, how long will this all take?"

To which the American replied, "15-20 years."

"But what then?"

The American laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich, you would make millions."

"Millions. Then what?"

The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siestas with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could relax and play your guitar with your amigos."

C.C.S. School News

Tickets anyone?
by Dan DuPey

The ticket (as someone has said), into heaven, is to be an obedient servant. Paul said, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."' II Tim 4:7

Coeur d'Alene Christian School is still doing great things for God's children. The school continues to have an impact on the lives of young people. You have heard that we should do "whatever is good, whatever is lovely.. whatever is righteous." To do these things is to follow God. To do these things is to be a follower and the example for Christ. We are reminded in Phil 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ who gives us our strength.

We are having an impact each day on the lives of young people with our structured Bible programs, Chapel, Music, Drama, and our basic programs that are instructed out of discipline and love. It might be easy for some to forget about CCS. Someone might say, "Oh, is that school still down there in the basement?" or, "Oh, is that school still active?"' We are doing so much behind the scenes. It is simply one of the most enjoyable programs to become involved with: Teaching children about Christ! We continue to work towards our previous scheduled goals. The survival of God's mission school here in Dalton depends on the efforts of our staff, our parents, as well as our supporters.

We informed our parents last year that we would be DROPPING 3 fundraisers this year to focus on a couple of major ones. The auction is coming up soon and is our major fundraiser. We are trying something new this year, as you may know. The auction will be held in the Coeur d'Alene Inn on Appleway. The meal will be a formal dinner with entertainment. Please support this activity if possible! Remember, your participation goes a long way in meeting the goals of the school. Tickets are available. Do you have your ticket? It is going to be an evening of GREAT food, entertainment, and LIVE auction fun. Without our other fundraisers, this year's auction becomes even more important!

Please pause in your busy schedule and purchase a TICKET! These are available from Georgette Rude, Kim Howard or Cheryl at the CCS office. We look forward to having a great evening of fun with you all! Remember, everyone is invited and what a great night of fellowship we can all participate in!

Upcoming Events:
Talent Show & Science/Art Fair: March 17
Candy Sales Kickoff: March 21
Spring Break: March 28 - April 1
Dinner & Auction Date: April 22

TO SERVE March 20^th, 2005

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

Assembly Times:

Love Involvement Fellowship Evangelism Groups:

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th Street
Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org
web site: http://www.dgchurch.org/

Church Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Closed daily from noon-1:00
Phone messages can be left any time.

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