Family News

May 1, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Did you know that this church has 29 different ministries that you can choose to involve yourself? The Prayer Ministry has accomplished a great deal over the past year. There is a separate prayer room that anyone can use to find some quiet in order to pray or meet with a friend. For those who may be unaware of this room, it is located at the front of the large auditorium. You don't need a special room to pray, but if it gives you a place to seek some quiet time with the Lord, we are thankful. Many have taken advantage of this room.

We also have the Prayer Breakfast which meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. at JB's restaurant on Appleway. At these meetings, we have different themes that we spend some time in prayer over. These include prayers for our national and local government leaders, world happenings, our missionaries, and the work of the Dalton Gardens church. We also take special requests and pray over all those who turned in prayer cards on the previous Sunday. We also receive a very encouraging thought that Margie Waddell has written out. These are so good that we have encouraged her to put these in print. We are usually finished by 7:15 a.m. Like any program that has been on going for a while, it needs to be built up. Many of our regular attenders are frequently out of town. Our attendance has been down, but if you would come and join us, I promise you that your day will be different.

The Prayer Garden has made much improvement since last fall. Very soon, it will be alive with color. Did you know that the plants and flowers in the garden can be found in the Bible? There is also a very nice fire-pit you may wish to use for a devotional with your family or LIFE group. Feel free to use it at anytime.
Of course, the Prayer Trios have now been in place for about 6 weeks. If you do not know who is in your trio, please see Nancy Callis or the office to find out who you can be praying for and who is praying for you. This is simply a method for encouraging prayer and to be sure that every individual within the church receives special prayer on a daily basis. There are many ministries that you could be involved. You can not be in all of them, but the work of prayer is one that we should all be involved. It will bless your life as well as the lives of others.

Have a Great Week!!

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. - Ephesians 2:10

Welcome to the Family!
Amber Wright would like to be recognized as a member of the Dalton Gardens church body. She recently just moved here from Georgia and is Katrina Swaim's sister. Be sure to meet her and welcome her into the family.

Her address is:
P.O. Box 161
Hayden, ID 83835
(770) 833-1607

TWO DAYS AWAY!
It's right around the corner! The 62nd Annual Pepperdine University Bible Lectures begin at 4:15 p.m. this Tuesday evening with the Opening Night Men's Dinner and the Associated Women for Pepperdine Dinner. These dinners will be followed by Songfest at 6:15 and a keynote lecture by David Fleer on 'Lifted Up.' Then we start our engines, preparing to soar through a spectacular program until late Friday evening! Bring your family, your friends and your church this Tuesday for the Bible Lectures in Malibu!

Cascade College Choir
The Cascade College Choir from Portland, Oregon will be here to sing for us on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Your help housing this group of about 40 students and providing breakfast for them Thursday morning would be greatly appreciated. There is a sign up sheet on the kiosk. For more information see Dan Dupey.

Marriage Enrichment Seminars
Dr. Carl Breechen & Dr. Paul Faulkner
May 6 & 7, 2005
$30/couple or $20/single
Missoula Church of Christ
1528 South Higgins Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1744

VBS Helpers Needed
All members interested in helping with snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with Vacation Bible School, please contact Alyssa Frahm 665-5851 or Michelle Kish 772-7384.

Shepherd's Corner
This Thursday, May 5th has been set aside by President Bush as a continuation of a program initiated by Ronald Reagan. There are many societal problems facing our country today. Our leaders need the kind of wisdom that only God can provide. Ask God to bless them so that they can make appropriate decisions so that we may live in peace and in an atmosphere that promotes Christianity.
We would like to encourage each one of you to come and be uplifted as the Cascade Choir performs for us this Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the large auditorium. We hope to see you there and bring a friend! -From the Elders

Company's Coming!
We know this is a busy time at everyone's home, but if everyone could spend 1 hour this weekend helping to weed, our Garden of Prayer will be presentable for next week when Cascade comes to visit. Remember, the green sticks means there is a plant there. Also, if you would like to buy plants for the Garden and give them to Georgette Rude to plant, there is a list of specific plants that are being requested on the Garden of Prayer easel in the foyer.

FAMILY CAMP
MAY 27-30
This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to spend together in the beautiful outdoor setting of Camp Prince's Pine on Lake Thomas. Christian families from all over the Northwest will enjoy a weekend of fellowship and fun. John Ives of the Valley congregation in Spokane is the director and needs to hear from you if you plan to go. Registration forms are available on the kiosk.

TRI-CITIES YOUTH RALLY
May 13th - 15th
Registration forms can be found in your mail box or on the kiosk. Pre-registration is $15 and must be postmarked by May 6th. At the door $20. You must pre-register to reserve your T-shirt.

It's a Boy!
Congratulations to proud parents Randy and Jennifer Flores and big sister, Rachel on the arrival of Zackary Jay on Wednesday, April 13th. He weighed 7 lb. 13 oz. and was 21' long. Mommy, baby, and proud grandma Rae Marie Killingbeck are doing just fine.

Calendar of Events
May 1-6 - CCS Book Fair in the Small Auditorium
May 3 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
May 3 -10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
May 3-6 - Pepperdine Bible Lectures in Malibu, Ca.
May 4 - 6:30 p.m. - Cascade College Choir
May 5 - National Day of Prayer / CCS BBQ
May 6-7 - Marriage Enrichment Seminar in Missoula
May 13-15 - Tri-Cities Youth Rally in Richland
May 13-15 - Cle Elum Men's Retreat

Prayer Requests

Mark & Amanda Mood have asked for our prayers for the health and safety of their unborn child.

Delores Huseby is doing well following surgery from having a tumor removed from her lung. Keep her recovery in your prayers.

Jeff Grow has been diagnosed with diabetes.

Brianna Walt was in a car accident. Pray for her recovery and her family during this difficult time.

Mary, Myrtle McIntire's sister, has been diagnosed with cancer. She recently had surgery and will begin radiation treatments next month. Pray for her healing and that she will come to know the Lord.

Cecil Williams, Louise Brown's brother, is recovering from a triple bypass and valve replacement surgery.

Gina Lewis, a friend of Lauren Nutt, has cancer and has started radiation treatment.

Makai Laititi has asked prayers for his children and for his new business venture, that it will glorify God.

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

The Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa. Keep David, Becky and their family in your prayers as well as the other team members. Also, pray that the government of Togo will remain peaceful.

Continue Praying For....
Floyd Swaim, Betsy Spencer, Bruce Galbraith
Elma Miller, Betty Spaulding, Corey Anderson
Clara Bristol, Mae Fultz, Ron McIntire, Lillian Lane

Remember to keep praying for your Secret Prayer Sister!

Search Committee Communications
I have been requested to chair the search committee for future staffing related to the vacancy created upon the cessation of our Brother Mike Reeves' staff services to the Dalton Gardens congregation. Guiding principles to lead us through the selection process are to be:

* Involvement - First order is to establish what is needed and wanted for an effective ministry involving current families and their children. Looking beyond the 'what is' to that of effective outreach to the community is an additional primary concern. In plain English, a clear and concise 'Position Description' must be crafted. This is most logically done with those who have children, teens, and young adults currently within the household. Of course, others are welcome to share in the determination process.

An open meeting is scheduled Sunday, May 15th between 3 & 5 p.m., Small Auditorium. Each one's perception, insight, suggestion, vision and hope for the future is desired. The aim of our time together is to come to some consensus and clarity of the scope of future staffing. This becomes the basis for seeking an individual or couple to lead us toward desired goals.

* Participatory Decision Making - Among interest groups, representatives will be selected to serve on the Search Committee. Ideal size is 5 to 7 members. Everyone who desires to serve on the committee may not be able to serve. But, you will be able to have a voice through your parent, teen, deacon, or other interest group representation.

Personally, I am traveling to Arizona and California and will not return till May 7, following the Pepperdine Lectures. Should you wish to communicate with me in the next couple of weeks, use my e-mail. (cisd@earthlink.net)

I feel a parting comment is in order. Like a death or divorce, when an adverse situation is set up with cessation of employment, it is normal to feel hurt, anger and grief. After a period, there is a time to face the future with renewed vigor. This principle is seen in the story of David with the loss of a child. 11 Samuel 12:16-23. Let us come together on the 15th with a renewed heart, looking forward to the task at hand.

Ivan Archer

Youth Happenings
An interim committee has been put together to help facilitate teen activities over the next few months. If you would like to help out in any way, please see either Paul or Katrina Swaim, Dave or Terry Johnson, Scott or Karmen Rouse, or Chris Rouse.

C.C.S. School News

Xerox payment $215.00/mo.
Phone bill $150.00/mo.
Books & Supplies $560.00/mo.
Advertising $50.00/mo.
Storage $20.00/mo.
Misc. Office Costs $55.00/mo.
Salaries and Taxes $12,000.00/mo. for 9 staff members

Being able to reach out to the community and teach children about Jesus five days a week........priceless!

For all of this the Master's In Charge.

C.C.S. ENROLLING NOW FOR 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR!

Spread the word for us as we get ready for the next year. For more information call the school office 772-7118.

Auction 2005 -
Thank you to all who helped!
A big THANK YOU to all of you who so generously donated your time, energy and talents as well as money and goods to make the 2005 CCS Auction a big success! Thank you also to those of you who attended! We are looking forward to next year already!

BOX TOPS NEWS!
Our May contest is a school-wide event. The students are trying to collect 2000 BOX TOPS by Friday, May 27th. If they are successful, the whole school will win a free lunch pizza party! Keep clipping, collecting and sending in those BOX TOPS! Please place them in the box located on the kiosk. Thanks!

Books & BBQ

What?
Family Appreciation BBQ and National Day of Prayer

Who?
All school and church families

When?
Thursday, May 5th, 5-7 p.m.

Why?
To celebrate our book fair, our faith, our families and our school!

On Thursday CCS will be having a BBQ for the families of the school and church. We will be supplying the hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks and each family is encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please make plans to attend this evening of fun and to support the school at the Scholastic book fair. Gifts certificates will be available see Kathy Taylor.

TO SERVE May 8^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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