Family News

June 26, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

As I write this, Larry West, from We Care Ministries, will not have started our Evangelism Seminar. As you read this, he will have completed it. There are certain skills one must be proficient in to have a good job. There are certain skills one must be proficient in to be a good husband/wife or parent. There are even certain skill we must learn in order to be successful at everyday living. What skills do we need to be proficient in to be fulfill what God wants us to do while here on earth?

When I first started in full-time ministry, I was a youth director, bus ministry director, evangelism director and oh yeah, I preached once a month. It was a good work and very satisfying. I remember the church that I was with in Illinois having Eddie Cloer up for a gospel meeting. He was full of enthusiasm, knowledge of the scriptures, and he could preach with the best of them. In conversations with him, I was bemoaning the fact that I did not get to preach all that much. After all, I was 23 years old, had a college degree in Bible, and was trained to preach. I still remember him saying, "Dave, what could be greater than teaching someone the gospel and seeing them led to the Lord? When you have your personal soul-winning studies with people, you are doing the greatest thing that anybody could do." I was under the illusion that just my preaching would just wow people over and that they would come forward to be baptized. Public pulpit preaching does have its place in God's plan and it is an awesome task. But nothing will compensate for actually asking a friend or co-worker if they would like to know more about going to heaven. I could preach all day on "What Must I Do to be Saved" but if there are no lost people to hear it, what has been accomplished? People need the Lord and He has asked us to be His coworkers in telling others about the work of redemption. There is no greater work. What skills do we need to fulfill what God has asked each of us to do? Not everyone will be a preacher or a gifted public teacher, but one skill we must all develop is to care enough to ask someone if they know Jesus and know enough of what to say to lead them to Christ. This skill must be learned and practiced. God is not as interested in your ability as your availability. He will bless us when we try.

Have a Great Week!!

I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. -Philemon 1:6

Welcome to the Family!
Doran and Alisa Linder and their daughter, Morgan would like to be recognized as members of the Dalton Gardens church body. Be sure to welcome them into the family. Their address is:

2463 Pocono Ct.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Ph. 772-3930

Fourth of July Potluck
All are invited on Monday, July 4th for a potluck and barbecue at Don and Betty Rude's cabin at St. Maries on the river. Come down and enjoy visiting, swimming, games and boating. Maps and a sign-up sheet can be found at the kiosk. Hamburgers, hot dogs, plates and silverware will be provided.

SENIOR SAINTS AT-THE-LAKE
All Senior Saints are invited to a potluck on Saturday, July 23rd at the Fredrikson's house at Spirit Lake. Bring your boat, fishing poles, and floaties. This will be an all day event. Please bring a sack lunch and then at 5:00 p.m. we will enjoy a potluck dinner together. The Fredrikson's will arrange rides for those who would like to carpool. A sign-up sheet can be found at the kiosk. For more information call Carole at 623-6133.

Who's coming to dinner?
A sign-up on the kiosk is for everyone interested in hosting or being a guest for dinner. Each month everyone's names who have signed up will be randomly drawn from a hat. First draw will be host, and second draw will be the guest. This will be a time to get to know each other and enjoy each other's company, drawing us closer in our church family. Names will start to be drawn the first or second week in July. Once your names are drawn, the host will be responsible to contact the guest to find an evening that is good for both parties. For more information contact Paula Morris 664-1046 or Kim Borsheim 772-0785.

Shepherd's Corner
In Matthew 28:18-20 we read of what we commonly refer to as the great commission. In Eph. 4:11-13 we read of how we are to continue to learn and grow up in our study and use of God's word. How we are to teach and edify one another. In 1 Cor. 12:12-27 we also learn of how we are to grow up together as a body, as a family.

As the church that meets here in Dalton Gardens we try to do accomplish that in what we often refer to as our vision. This is to Win the Lost, to Mature the Saints, and to Knit the Body together.

One method we have utilized to do this is through our Life Groups well, and some have not used them all. As the shepherds, we encourage everyone to be in a Life Group, and to utilize this 3-step approach. If you are not in a Life Group, then please ask us so we can direct you to one.

-The Elders

Soup Kitchen News
The last week of the soup kitchen will be July 6th. If someone would like to direct and operate the kitchen to keep it open call George Wuest (772-6247) this evening. Thank You.

PS: Hugs to all that have ran and worked the soup kitchen for last five and half years.

Thank You!
Thank you to all who took a baby bottle home for the Baby Bottle Boomerang to help support Open Arms Pregnancy Center. Please be sure to drop off your filled baby bottle to the church office as soon as possible. Your participation was appreciated! For questions see Vanessa or Nancy Callis.

Dear Church Family,
Thank you - you have embraced my family and I love you all for that. My heart is in a million pieces; however Laura's sisters are so lost without her, especially pray for Sam at this time.
Love Always, Robin, Amanda & Sam

Your Help Is Needed!
We will be meeting in the Prayer Garden every Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. for prayer and to weed the garden. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Attention Secret Sisters!
Remember to contact and encourage your Secret Sister at least once a month! Keep her in your prayers. Also, remember the Secret Sister bulletin board up in the foyer for you to post thank you notes to the Secret Sister who got your name. Don't forget to check it!

Calendar of Events
Today - Potluck & We Care Ministry Seminar
June 28 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
June 28 -10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Bible Class
July 4 - BBQ at Don & Betty Rude's Cabin
July 11 - 14 - Vacation Bible School
July 20 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon at Joanna's
July 23 - Senior Saints Potluck at the Fredrikson's
July 27 - GNEW Reunion in Tacoma, WA
July 31 - 5:30 p.m. - Sunday Night Live
July 31 - Aug. 6 - Senior Camp at Prince's Pines

Prayer Requests

Jeff Almond is doing much better and has been transferred to The Gardens Care Center in Issaquah, Washington. He appreciates the notes of concern and encouragement that you have sent him. His new address is:

Jeff Almond
The Gardens at Issaquah
805 Front Street South
Issaquah, WA 98027

Pray for the Utter family as they grieve the loss of Laura. Please pray for God's peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Dana Barbarick, daughter of Glenn and Judie Sanborn, is recovering from having a cancerous tumor removed from her colon. Keep Dana and her family in your prayers as they were told this last week that the cancer has already spread into her lymph nodes.

Al Poland is recovering from knee surgery and is struggling with bronchitis.

Vicki Laititi is healing from back surgery.

Betty Evans fell and injured her hip. Keep her in your prayers while she uses a walker to get around.

Kathy Adams, Betty Wilhoite's daughter, thanks you all for your prayers. Praise God! The blood clots are gone from her lungs! Continue to keep her in your prayers as she is to have surgery later this month to remove the mass in her abdominal area.

Remember to also keep Betty in your prayers during Kathy's illness.

Georgia Strebeck, Claudia Moberg's cousin, has pneumonia and pleurisy has set in.

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

Pray for the Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa. Keep David, Becky and their family in your prayers as they arrive in Seattle this week for their furlough.

Youth Happenings:

Please note that All-Teen Camp has been canceled.

Sunday Evening Teen Devos
Robert Frisk, Kim McIntire and the Borsheims have offered to help with Sunday evening devotionals for all teens. Come join us in the bus barn at 5:30 p.m.

Search Committee Communications
Our Youth & Family 'Minister position announcement has been placed on the church web site using the skills of Austin Shaner. This has also been advertised in our various Christian universities publications. From the announcement, interested individuals are requested to link to the web site for a detailed description for the position and resume information. Our target date is August 15 for having resumes returned from all interested candidates.

It's time to start planning for summer camps at Camp Prince's Pines:
Senior Camp July 31 - August 6 - (9th-12th)
Junior Camp August 7 - 13 - (6th-8th)
Pre-Teen Camp August 14 - 20 - (3rd-5th)

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.

Prayer Trios
We hope that you are all being blessed through the loving care and prayers of your prayer trios! Be sure to keep diligently praying for one another. If you have an uplifting story about your prayer trio - prayers answered, new friendships, growing faith - please share that with us by contacting Paul Swaim at 964-0126 or placing a note in his box. These stories may be shared in a future bulletin or announcement as an encouragement. Thank you!

Food Pantry Needs:
The pantry is in need of Tuna, Chili, Jell-O and canned milk. Please place these items in the blue donation tub located in the foyer. We are so blessed by all that you give!

He who forgives ends the argument -African Proverb

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

3 yrs. - K: Love the Lord your God with all your heart..... -Mark 12:30-31

1st - 3rd: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. -Mark 12:30

4th - 6th: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. -Mark 12:30-31

Don't forget to register your children for this year's VBS 'Adventures With Paul' on July 11th - 14th. You may register online at www.dgchurch.org or call the church office at 772-0541.

VBS Cookies Needed!
We will soon be needing cookies for VBS. Every day for VBS we will need 300 for a total of 1,200 cookies! Your help with baking or buying them would be appreciated. (NO nuts, peanut butter or M&M's please). Please bring them to the church office by Sunday, July 10th. For more information please see Patty Welter, Cheryl Mullaly and Sylvia Slate. Thank you!

Writers & Puppeteers Needed!
I am looking for a few men and women (no teens please) who love to write, willing to create one or more scripts for VBS. These will be puppet scripts which tell stories about Paul. I am also looking for people to help make the puppets come to life during VBS week. If interested, please contact Lynelle Dehlbom at 762-1029.

VBS Supplies Needed
We are in need of a few items for VBS craft activities. If you can help with any of these items, please leave them in the box in the foyer or contact Kathy Taylor or Jennifer Rude. Items needed: paper towel tubes, yarn, burlap sacks, fish netting, chocolate gold coins, men's neck ties. We are needing at least a thirty more ties! Also, if anyone has a small boat, we could use that for a day as a prop on the stage. Thank you for your help!

Do You Love Roses?
The Garden of Prayer needs a 'Rose Keeper'. This is someone who will prune, feed and spray only the roses. Please call Georgette Rude (772-9833) to inquire.

Secret Sisters!
Please remember to contact your secret sister at least once per month and pray for her much more often than that! Also, be sure to check the bulletin board at the bottom of the ramp for thank you notes from your sister. There are a lot of notes that have been hanging up for a while.

TO SERVE July 3^rd, 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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