Family News

April 3, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Last week's assemblies were very encouraging to so many. We started with a Sunrise Service in the Prayer Garden. A special thank you to the one's who braved the cold and rain to enjoy some praise time together. We had several visitors from the community and, in a sense, the bad weather created a special bond. We celebrated the resurrection of Jesus at both services. Of course, we know our entire lives depend on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus which is what the gospel is - I Corinthians 15:1-4. Whenever the apostles went into a city to proclaim the message of Christ, their focus was on His resurrection.

The point is that we need to go back to basics in a lot of our teaching. We spend a lot of time teaching good marriage & parenting skills, money management skills, and helping our fellow man in times of need. We encourage fellowship activities, social get-togethers, as well as developing our singing abilities. These are good and need to be practiced, but they do not amount to anything if Jesus was not raised from the dead. Our teaching must focus on the gospel. Everything we do is in the hope and confident expectation of living with God eternally. Christ's death, as a sacrifice of atonement, made us acceptable before God. His resurrection conquered the big one, our own fear of death. We need to experience that reality every day. Paul said, "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." - Philippians 3:10-11.

Several events are upcoming that are worth your consideration. The first is the Pepperdine Lectures May 3-7 in Malibu, California. Many of the best preachers and teachers in the Lord's church will be there. Also the Marriage Enrichment Seminar with Carl Brecheen and Paul Faulkner will be in Missoula, Montana May 6-7. They have helped many marriages to experience greater fulfillment and joy. Later in July there will be a return of GNEW, the Great Northwest Evangelism Workshop, in Tacoma. These require some time off and are some distance away, but your faith will be strengthened if you would take the time to attend one of these premier events.

Have a Great Week!

A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? - Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Good News!!!
The angels in heaven rejoiced last Sunday morning as Caleb Morris, was baptized into Christ. Caleb is the son of Russ and Paula. Be sure to welcome him into the body of Christ.

His address is:
6336 W. Ebb tide Dr.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 664-1046

Welcome to the Family!
Michael and Emily Ward and their three children, Isaac, Sedera and Colin as well as grandparents, Calvin and Lillia McCracken wish to be considered a part of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Be sure to welcome them into the family. Their addresses are:

Michael & Emily Ward
4774 W. Woodside Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Phone: 667-0554

Calvin & Lillia McCracken
4774 W. Woodside Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Phone: 664-3666

NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 10TH
5:30-7:00 PM
LTC DALTON GARDENS
CELEBRATION!!!

Come celebrate with us
Share the joy of our accomplishments
See the fruit of our labors

You don't want to miss this time together. You'll be led in singing by our kids, hear their speeches, enjoy their poetry, chorus, drama, and many more of the skills they developed in our LTC training. Come and be proud with us. AND, if you'll help bring the pies, we'll have pie and ice cream!!!! Everyone come. I know you will be glad you did.

Keeping The Sacred Story Alive
Scholars and preachers from around the world will join in Malibu to celebrate the marvelous themes found in John 18-21. Join David Fleer, Randy Harris, Jeff Walling, David Young, Ken Durham, Greg Anderson, Mike Cope and others, May 3-6, as they explore new insights into the 'old, old story of Jesus and His love.' To receive details about lectures and classes, call (310) 506-4270, or e-mail kdildine@pepperdine.edu.

Shepherd's Corner
In 2004 all members of the Dalton Church Family were provided an informational copy of the "core values" of this Church. Of primary importance is the fact that the BIBLE is our only guide (no additional creed is needed.) Under the overriding principles of the Bible, our Mission Statement provides guidance to establish priorities for needed work and expenditures. As a reminder, our mission statement reads: "We see the Dalton Gardens congregation as a Christ focused family committed to Winning the Lost, Maturing the Saints, and Knitting the Body together in love. PURPOSE: Colossians 1:28 "We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ." As a church, we all have important work to do for the Lord.

-From the Elders

Church History
We would like to compile an accurate history of the Dalton Gardens congregation. If you would like to help us put this together please contact Dave Shaner.

Attention Secret Sisters!
Ladies, everyone who signed up to participate in Secret Sisters should now be assigned a sister. Remember to contact your Secret Sister at least once a month! Also, remember there is a Secret Sister bulletin board by the ramp next to the church office door for you to post thank you notes to the Secret Sister who got your name. Don't forget to check it!

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.

Families of our Military
Please update your soldier's information on the board. This needs to be everyone's responsibility. Thank you!

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES
Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Classes
Memory Verses for the Month of April

3 years - K: God said, '...the place where you are standing is holy ground. -Exodus 3:5

1st - 3rd Grade: Do not come any closer," God said. "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground." -Exodus 3:5

4th - 6th Grade: Do not come any closer," God said. "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground." -Exodus 3:5

Calendar of Events
April 5 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
April 5 -10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
April 10 - 5:30 p.m.- LTC Celebration, All Life Groups
April 21-24 - Spiritual Growth Workshop in Tacoma
April 22 - C.C.S. Dinner & Auction at the Cd'A Inn

Prayer Requests

Mark & Amanda Mood have asked for our prayers for the health and safety of their unborn child. Pray that God heals her and she starts to move her arms and legs.

Ron McIntire is dealing with neck pain.

Eldon Rude has pneumonia and is resting at home.

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.

Irene Clark is recovering from elbow surgery.

Delores Huseby, Ken Huseby's sister-in-law, has cancer in her lung and is waiting for an operation date.

Corey Anderson is still struggling with double vision.

Bob & Louise Brown ask for prayers for healing for Carol Williams and her grandson, Kyle Myers, who was injured in a dump truck accident.

Jim Almond had a pacemaker put in and he is doing well recuperating at home.

Remember to keep in your prayers: Mike Kish, Matt Rude, Terry Morgan, and Lamont Petersen Jr. 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 in spite of extremely hot weather. Keep the missionaries and the churches in your prayers.

Continue Praying For....
Carol Hoffman, Floyd Swaim, Maxine Byers,
Elma Miller, Elizabeth Suko, Bobbie Bayles,
Clara Bristol, Dale Herboldt, Jerry Riggs

All Are Invited!
All are invited to attend Friends and Family night with the Sweet Adelines on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the small auditorium. In full costumes, they will be performing their competition package that they will be performing at the regional competition in Spokane. Vera Calfy, Earlene, Joleen, Ashlin and even Mike Reeves will all be performing. The cost is FREE so come and be a part of this entertaining, fun evening.

Mike's Memos.....

LTC - Leadership Training For Christ
It is what it says it is...a program to train kids for leadership in the church. And I know that our kids who participated learned some great skills and had a wonderful time. Yes, sometimes it almost seemed like work. Well DUH!!! isn't that expected in things that are really worthwhile!

I'm so proud of our kids who stayed with it, and especially of those who saw it through all the way to Phoenix....Vanessa Borsheim, Joleen Reeves, Cameron Sims, Brandi Welter, Ni'Chel Cooper, Ronnie Ross, Alan Frisk, Kory Lackey, & Adam Borsheim.

And I'm proud of those who entered pre-convention events only, including Austin Shaner, Gerry Ross, Stephanie Inabnet, Jonathan Howard and Jeremy Frisk. Austin received gold awards in Bible Reading and Service Challenge, and silver in Poetry. Gerry received golds in Bible Reading, Poetry, Service Challenge, and Bulletin Board. Stephanie received golds in Bible Reading and Bulletin Board. Jonathan received golds in Bible reading, Service Challenge, Bulletin Board, and Christian Art. Jeremy received golds in Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, and Service Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS! What you have learned can never be taken from you, and God will use it in your lives.

Those who entered pre-convention, and convention events were as follows:

Vanessa - gold awards in Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, Signing for the Deaf, Christian Art, Drama, Radio Minute Message, Service Challenge, Readers Theater, Chorus, Song Leading, Leadership Challenge, Speech, and Bible Bowl.
Joleen - gold awards in Bible Reading, Drama, Service Challenge, Chorus, Song Leading, and Speech; silver awards in Bulletin Board, Readers Theater, Bible Bowl, Radio Minute Message, and Christian Art.
Cameron - gold awards in Bible Bowl, Drama, Chorus, and Song Leading; silver awards in Radio Minute Message and Bulletin Board.
Brandi - gold awards in Bible Bowl, Readers Theater, Bible Reading, Drama, Poetry, Chorus and Service Challenge.
Ronnie - gold awards in Bible Reading, Drama, Bible Bowl, Service Challenge, and Chorus; silver awards in Communion Meditation, Bulletin Board, Song Leading, and a bronze award in Radio Minute Message.
Alan - gold awards in Bible Reading, Drama, Radio Minute Message, Service Challenge, Chorus; silver awards in Bulletin Board, Song Leading, and Bible Bowl.
Ni'chel - gold awards in Drama, Poetry, Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, Chorus; silver awards in Bible Bowl, and Signing for the deaf, and a bronze award in Christian Essay.
Kory - gold awards in Christian Art, Drama, Service Challenge and Chorus; silver awards in Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, Radio Minute Message and Song Leading.
Adam - gold awards in Bible Reading, Bulletin Board, Christian Art, Drama, Radio Minute Message, Service Challenge, Chorus, and Song Leading; silver award in Bible Bowl.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I appreciate the adults who helped make this all happen: all the parents...it takes effort, commitment, persistence, and money. Thanks! Parents who were also teachers & leaders were Robert Frisk, Kim McIntire, Mark & Kim Borsheim, John Simpson, Patty Welter, Lynelle Dehlbom, Kim Howard, Ruth Inabnet, and Mike & Earlene Reeves. Thank you for all you do.

C.C.S. School News

Spring Break
The break has been refreshing and several projects are in the works. Thursday, Dan and Teri worked on installing the reading comprehension and typing programs. A shipment of Box Tops were mailed out with a total worth of $435. With renewed energy and spirit, the teachers will surely have fresh ideas to use in their classrooms. Sandra Welch has made our classrooms nicer places to teach and learn. Our windows sparkle!

The first and second graders will soon get a nice surprise. Before the end of 2004, they collectively read "100" books and were promised two special items for the classroom. The girls chose a "Princess Castle" and the boys chose a "Triplane" kite. As a bonus, they will be getting a child-size stoplight bank that really lights-up as they put in their coins for kids contributions.

The "Summer Fun Program" is on its way. Jamie Bradshaw and Patty Welter will be doing the program together. Teri Dupey will pop in to teach special classes and act in a supervisory capacity. For more details, stop by the C.C.S. office for a registration form.

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 at the school office at 772-7118.

C.C.S. Auction News
Only 21/2 weeks left to bring in your donations. Need an idea of what to donate? If you have a talent of any type or business, donate a certificate. How about a one hour floral arranging, quilting, cooking or computer lesson? The possibilities are endless! Ladies, we are in need of 1 to 2 items per person for our home canning basket. Please decorate any jars with your name and recipe if you wish. Bring items to the school or church office.

C.C.S. Library.....
needs a carpenter to help build shelves. See Georgette Rude.


Kelly Dupey's Wedding - Please let Teri know if you have any of the following items that she could borrow or have for the wedding.

l. Tulle-white
2. Ribbon (white, silver, or black)
3. Silver serving trays
4. Silk flowers (white)
5. Table cloths (white)
6. Clear or white mini-lights

*I need daisy petals (guests will toss as the bride & groom exit). Do you have these in your yard and will they be blooming in early June?

Thank you, Teri Dupey

Information regarding the Auction can be found on the C.C.S. bulletin board in the foyer. Donations are now being accepted for the C.C.S. 2005 Auction. Please see Georgette Rude. Thanks!

TO SERVE April 10^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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