Family News

July 3, 2005

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STUFF   DAVE SHANER

We appreciated having Larry West from We Care Ministries with us last week. If there is any one thing we learned: is that the bottom line is souls. We have been born for a purpose, to glorify God and to have fellowship with him. As Christians, we have also been given another purpose, that of taking the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that has lost its way. We spend a lot of money on many things. I have no problem with any person spending money on anything they want, but we must remember that everything we do is ultimately to honor God. I remember Stanley Shipp saying one time, that "We can spend millions of dollars on research to help a person recover from cancer. And we spend millions of dollars to help a person live five more years only to see him go to hell!" When a person gets to the end of his life, all the things he/she has bought and all the relationships that were formed matter little if heaven is not in sight. Are we spending our lives on the things that really matter?

Larry taught us a method. It has proven successful in many places. It may be the plan for you, but you need a plan. Evangelism doesn't happen accidentally. Faith is not accomplished over night. Therefore, we must live our lives according to the Great Commission of Jesus and we must do so intentionally. All true evangelism starts in fervent prayer. Are you praying for some one to come to Christ through your efforts? Ultimately, it is God who determines success. Our responsibility is simply to plant and water the Word of God in other's hearts. One may plant and another may water, but God is the one who makes it grow - I Corinthians 3:6. God is faithful. He has done and will continue to do His part. But we also must do our part to help others go to heaven. Our part is to simply plant and water, teach the gospel, share the message of Jesus Christ. Some will respond favorably. Some will not. Some will simply receive a seed that will sprout later. Don't get discouraged. When we do our part, many will be rejoicing in heaven because you cared enough to speak to them about that which matters most.

Have a Great Week!!

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. - Col. 1:15-17

Vacation Bible School
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.

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.

Tweeners 4th of July Get Together
We will be meeting on the Dike Road river by NIC. We will be just to the left of the big grassy knoll next to the NIC volleyball courts. We will be making homemade ice cream, to share with everyone. Bring your own snacks, dinner and drinks. We will start mid-afternoon at about 2 pm and go until after the fireworks. Get there early if you want to park close by. Let Tim or Alyssa Frahm know if you need some beach space saved.

Special Contribution:
We appreciate your contributions lately both for Robin Utter and her family as well as the Nigerian house fire. We were able to collect $3,048.06 to help with the funeral expenses and to help Robin with some other expenses that resulted because of the accident. We were also able to collect $1600.63 for Sunday Nwadiali to help with his house fire. There was a total of over $3,000 collected from all resources including Christians from other areas.

We need to take up another collection on behalf of Teri Dupey. She has phlebitis and varicose veins in her legs. It has been getting infected and is not healing. The only cure is for surgery. Their medical plan will not cover it because it is considered a preexisting condition. They do not personally have the funds to have this done. The doctor's fee is $3,000 per leg but one of them needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. They are willing to take payments but need $1,500 down payment.

The Dupey family has been very faithful and we would like to be to able help her have this taken care of. We realize that we have asked a lot of the congregation lately in the way of special contributions, but these situations don't give notice. It is important that her spiritual family rise up to help any brother or sister in a legitimate need. Remember that '... he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.' - 2 Corinthians 9:10.

Shepherd's Corner
Two hundred and twenty-nine years ago in 1776 our independence from Britain became a reality with our Declaration of Independence. In his farewell address two hundred years later Dwight Eisenhower, our president, wrote, 'Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity, and integrity among people and among nations. To strive for less would be unworthy of a free and religious people. ANY FAILURE TRACEABLE TO ARROGANCE, OR LACK OF COMPREHENSION OR READINESS TO SACRIFICE, WOULD INFLICT UPON US GRIEVOUS HURT BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.... My hope is that all who yearn for freedom may experience its spiritual blessings; that those who have freedom will understand, also, its heavy responsibilities; that all who are insensitive to the needs of others will learn charity; that the scourges of poverty, disease, and ignorance will be made to disappear from the earth, and that, in the goodness of time, all peoples will come to live together in a peace guaranteed by the binding force of mutual respect and love. See Gal. 5:1 THINK ON THESE THINGS. Have a happy fourth. - From The Elders

Africa Contribution News
Over $3,000 dollars was given for the crisis of the church in Delta State, West Africa. On behalf of the Christians who lost everything and their building (apartments) by the excessive fire damage thank you for your love offerings and compassion.

Welcome to the Family!
Edith Reed would like to be recognized as a member of the Dalton Gardens church body. Be sure to welcome her into the family.
Her address is:
6255 Davenport St.
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
Ph. #772-6643

Calendar of Events
July 4 -Potluck at the Rude's Cabin in St. Maries
July 4 - Tweeners Get Together - Dike Rd. River
July 5 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
July 5 -10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Bible Class
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

Dana Barbarick, daughter of Glenn and Judie Sanborn, is receiving treatment for cancer following her surgery.

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. Her phone number is 667-3530.

Kathy Adams, Betty Wilhoite's daughter, had surgery last Friday.

Grace Wallin, sister of LeeAnn Freshour, had surgery on her foot to repair a broken bone.

Louise Brown needs prayers for comfort, as she is in pain from a broken rib.

Tom Nelson, John Nelson's father, is suffering from bone cancer. Pray for the family to find strength through God.

Pray for Jim & Diane Rude as they work with the church in Astoria, Oregon.

Candace Kelly, Jim and Joyce Rehms' granddaughter, had a car accident last Wednesday when her car drove off a cliff into water in Yellowstone. As of writing this they had found her vehicle but not her. Pray that she will soon be found.

Phoebe Hruska requested prayers for Bill Lytle and Dores Howell who both have terminal cancer.

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

Pray for the Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa. David and Becky Reeves and their family are in the states now for a well-deserved furlough.

Continue Praying For....
The Utter Family, Jeff Almond, Mae Fultz
Corey Anderson, The Puett Family

Youth Scoop:
Hebrews 13:5-8 - Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

It seems that we have a tendency to focus on many little things in life that don't matter in the end. When this life is up, it's not going to matter how much wealth you attained or how many great accomplishments you had under your belt. The only thing that matters is your relationship with the Father. Pursuing that should be the focus of our life. Nothing else matters. To have a faith, love, and trust in God that causes all other worries to cease is a beautiful thing. The best part is that He offers it to each of us. We're his children, and He's our Father. Perhaps when He tells us to humble ourselves, He just wants us to let go - to relinquish control and love Him with all that we have and all that we are. He should be (He certainly wants to be) our everything - our reason for life, and our source of joy and comfort. He's good enough! Let go. Stop fighting, and just enjoy the rest in your Daddy's arms. He loves you more than you can know!
In Him, Nathan

If you'd like to drop Ken a letter or package of encouragement to him while he is in boot camp, we're sure he would appreciate it.
His address is:
Speers, Kenneth M.
E Co. 35th EN. BN 2nd Plt
1243 Iowa Ave. Unit 55
SLW, MO 65473

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 Fredriksons 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.

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 or tp tubes, yarn, fish netting, large paper or plastic grocery sacks. 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!

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. (Please 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 and for anyone who could help me make props for the puppet show. If interested, please contact Lynelle Dehlbom at 762-1029.

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 run and worked the soup kitchen for last five and half years.

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.

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.

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!

**This year we will not be taking the bus to camp so any parents that can help transport please contact Dave or Terri Johnson, John or Sandy Simpson, Paul or Katrina Swaim, Scott or Karmen Rouse, or Chris Rouse.

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!

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

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.

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)

Your Help Is Needed!
In the Garden of Prayer we can use some help in weeding. If you could donate 15 minutes per week, and we all work together, it makes light work. Please see Rick or Janet Blanchard, or call (762-5096) to volunteer.

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.

Food Pantry Needs:
The pantry is in need of canned fruit (peaches, pears), chili, Top Ram—n, 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!

TO SERVE July 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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