Family News

July 17, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Our annual Vacation Bible School is now history. We had a very good attendance from children in the community. Many had the Word of God, which is the seed of the kingdom, planted in them. We appreciate all of the teachers and helpers who worked so hard to make it such a success.

We also appreciate the generosity of this congregation. Every time there is a need, you respond. We had over $13,000 total given last Sunday. Over $7,000 was given for the regular church contribution and the Lifeline of Hope. Between the church and the Christian school $6,000 was was collected for Teri Dupey. This will enable her to have the needed surgery on both of her legs. When we give for the Lord, He will multiply and increase your store of seed so that you can be generous on every occasion.

It was great to see Kristina Wilson baptized into Christ. The church can be involved in many great works, but nothing compares to seeing a precious soul leave the allurements of this world for the kingdom of God. Jesus came for this very reason. He said, "For I have come to seek and save the lost." - Luke 19:10. And that is the very reason we exist as a people. God has asked us to be ambassadors for Christ (II Corinthians 5:17) and, as such, we are His coworkers in the great work of reconciliation - II Corinthians 6:1. Make no mistake, God has done it all. He provided the work and the sacrifice of His son. There is nothing we can do to merit the salvation that God offers us. However, the Word must get out to the people. God has chosen to use you and me to accomplish this task. He can do anything he wants, but he will not proclaim the message for us. Imagine this, the God of creation wants us to work together with him. I hope that gives each of us a great deal of satisfaction, but also a great sense of responsibility.

Sharing Christ with others is a matter of sowing. We often feel overwhelmed or under qualified to even undertake this task. But it is not a matter of ability but availability. Some of the best soul winners I have seen are those that simply invite others to church. They display an enthusiasm over what God has done for them that is catching. It is good to hone your skills to be more useful to God. In fact, God expects that of us.

But it is better to just let Christ live in you everyday. The word, enthusiasm, means God in you. When God is in you, you can not help but let it out. II Corinthians 4:13-14 says "It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence.

Have a Great Week!!

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. -Ephesians 6:12

Welcome to the Family!
Jack and Tabitha Cutler and their children, Isaac and Rachel would like to be recognized as members of the Dalton Gardens church body. Be sure to welcome them into the family. Their address is:

3624 W. Highland Dr.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Ph. #666-1637

TOGO Report
David and Becky Reeves, along with their family, are in the United States for a furlough. They have been missionaries for the past five years in Togo, Africa. They have been a part of an amazing work that God has been doing in that part of the world. David will preach for us next Sunday and share some of the things that are going on with that work. Be sure to be here to encourage them.

Reeves Family Farewell
We will be having a BBQ/Potluck next Sunday on July 24 after worship in honor of Mike & Earlene Reeves and their family as they will soon be moving to Prineville, Oregon. Hamburger, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Check with your Life Group leader to see what other food items to bring. If you are not currently involved in a Life Group, please bring an item of your choice.

ATTENTION LADIES:
Remember the special brown bag luncheon this Wednesday, July 20 at 12 noon at the home of Joanna Wuest, 6791 Rude Street, Dalton Gardens, 772-6247. Please plan on attending and spending this time in fellowship with your sisters. Lynn Brown will present a short devotional. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch and eat in the shade or sun. Drinks will be provided. See you there!

Senior Saints At-The-Lake
All Senior Saints are invited to a potluck on Saturday, July 23rd at the Fredrikson's home at Spirit Lake. Bring your boat, fishing poles, and floaties. This will be an all day event. Please bring a sack lunch. 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.

Shepherd's Corner
What evidence of God's hand do we find in the history of America? We cannot help but believe as we glance at our history that God had a purpose in the founding of America. Peter Marshall wrote a book some years ago called The Light and the Glory. He tells of God's superintending hand upon the life of Christopher Columbus. The adventurer discovered the New World seemingly by accident. But we know it was not. God had His hand upon the wheel of the ship and brought it here, even though Columbus did not know where he was when he landed.

Someone has written that when you look on this land from a historical perspective, you see Washington kneeling in the snow at Valley Forge. You see our founding fathers on their knees at the first Continental Congress. You see the gaunt Lincoln praying in the hour of crisis. You see Woodrow Wilson reading his Bible by White House lights. You see Dwight Eisenhower concluding his inaugural address with a fervent prayer for divine strength and guidance. You hear and see our President George W. Bush unashamed to reference his faith and his dependence upon the word of God.

'The reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart' - Thomas Jefferson. How much does your heart depend upon the word of God, on a daily basis? Matthew 6:21.

- From The Elders

Don't forget to check the Garden of Prayer update board on the easel in the foyer

GNEW Reunion - 'Together Again'
The Great Northwest Evangelism Workshop (GNEW) REUNION will be July 27 - 30. This is an inspiring workshop that furnishes preachers and teachers from all over the United States. Some of the speakers include: Marvin Phillips, Jeff Walling, Jerry & Lynn Jones, Randy Harris, among many others. Jerome Williams will be there to lead our singing. Pamphlets with more information can be found on the kiosk.

Calendar of Events
July 19 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
July 20 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon at Joanna's
July 23 - Senior Saints Potluck at the Fredrikson's
July 24 - Reeves Family Farewell Potluck
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 Judie Sanborn, had a full body scan on July 13 to see if the cancer had gone into any of the large organs. Praise God!  Her CAT scan came back clear -- the cancer has not spread.  Please pray for her as she begins her chemo treatments on July 20.

Sammy Utter is having bad dreams about the accident. Keep their family in your prayers.

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

Lauren Nutt is searching for employment.

Alva Davis, Clara Ward's brother, is in a nursing home in Oklahoma struggling with neuropathy.

Matthew Bunker, Georgette Rude's nephew, is recovering from having his colon and part of his small intestine removed.

Emily Ward was admitted to KMC last week. She is struggling with an iron deficiency and her body is not absorbing nutrition.

Teri Dupey is scheduled to have surgery on her legs July 22nd and August 9th. Thank you for the blessings of your prayers and help.

Candace Kelly, Jim and Joyce Rehms' granddaughter, had a car accident when her car drove off a cliff into water in Yellowstone. Pray that she will soon be found.

Don Green, a former member, has asked for prayers on behalf of his father, Don Sr., who was diagnosed with brain cancer. Remember their family in your prayers.

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 & Becky Reeves and their family are in the states now for a well-deserved furlough.

Continue Praying For....
The Utter Family, Jeff Almond, Louise Brown
Lillian Lane, Bill Lytle, Dores Howell,
Kathy Adams, Grace Wallin, Wayne Pearson

Youth Scoop.....
James 1:2-8
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does."

It seems that it is Biblically possible to view everything that happens in life as an opportunity for God to strengthen one's faith. There's just one thing that pops into my mind when reading this verse: WHY ARE WE SO NEGATIVE ABOUT TRIALS?! Trying times are used to make our faith in Christ stronger! THAT'S A GOOD THING! It seems that we could all benefit from simply taking the time to look for the blessing that God may have placed on the other side of the trial. Just remember that He loves you, and He's on YOUR side! Enjoy your week!

Love in Him, Nathan

Camp Prince's Pine
Registrations are coming in for Senior Camp (9th-12th grades completed), for Junior Camp (6th-8th grades completed), and for Pre-Teen Camp (3rd-5th grades completed). Get registrations on the kiosk in the foyer, and register NOW! Be sure to register early. SAVE $30 BY PRE-REGISTERING!!!

A Bridal Shower
Saturday, August 6th
for
James Dupey
&
Tanya Watson
*Location and time to be announced soon.

James has accepted a position at Cascade College for the 2005/2006 school year. Tanya will be completing her Senior year and graduating in the spring. They both plan to go to graduate school the following year. It would be a blessing to have you share this time with us.

Also, everyone is invited to the wedding:
August 20, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
Northside Church of Christ, Spokane, WA

Remember to keep praying for your Secret Prayer Sister!

VBS Thank You!!!
Thank you so so much for helping with VBS. We had a very successful week with - 86 kids and 60 helpers. This week would not been possible without each one of these helpers. You all did a great job!

Alyssa Frahm, Debbie Yanzick, Katrina Swaim, Angela Earnhart, Linda Bruner, Vera Calfy, Lynelle Dehlbom, Jennifer Rude, Sandy Simpson, Kathy Taylor, Candy Evans, Shannon Roush, Teri Dupey, Anna Crump, Jean Grow, Kim Borsheim, Margie Dupey, Anita Poland, Cheryl Mullaly, Patty Welter, Sylvia Slate, Mary Petersen, Amber Wright, Mary Nell Lipscomb, Kathy Shaner, Carrie Forbush, Michelle Kish, Kim Howard, Shelby Nirk, Holly Welch, Johnni Wuest, Chynna Freshour, Joleen Reeves, Kelsy Nirk, Vanessa Borsheim, Hillary Brown, Anna Rehms, Jenna Davis, Michaela Dehlbom, Hannah Bulow, Ni'Chel Cooper, Brittany Lanham, Robin Flanders, Alan Frisk, Joseph Morgan, Josh Nelson, Chris Dehlbom, Ian Nelson, Ronnie McIntire, Nathan Frisk.

Also thanks to all of you who made and donated cookies! You are appreciated!
A special thanks for all of the MEN who helped get the job done! Larry Grow, Lamont Petersen, Don Rude, Larry Slate, Scott Rouse, Ray Rayburn, Dave Shaner, Ivan Archer, Andrew Marchese, Rick Blanchard and Robert Clark.

Thanks, Alyssa Frahm

Job Opening
A school secretary is needed for the Coeur d'Alene Christian School. If interested please contact Dan Dupey at 664-7008 or Betty Rude at 772-5532.

New Address
Ivan & Sally Archer
3718 N. Monarch Dr.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Phone #664-0426

Who's coming to dinner?
The results are in for July....

Hosts:                Guests:
Ralph & Anna Crump    George & Joanna Wuest
Russ & Jo Allen       Russ & Paula Morris
Al & Anita Poland     Larry & Jean Grow
Ron & Marjorie Dupey  Ivan & Sally Archer
Eldon & Ruby Rude     Bob & Candy Evans

Hosts, please contact your guest by July 23rd to schedule your dinner. A new sign up sheet will be on the kiosk for August dinners. If you have any questions or need assistance contact Paula Morris or Kim Borsheim.

We would like stories about your Who's coming to dinner experiences. Please submit your thoughts to Kim Howard in the office.

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE!!
On Sunday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m., we will be having a special worship assembly. All of our LIFE GROUPS are requested to be in attendance as well as anyone who is not currently a member of a particular LIFE GROUP. The groups have been a blessing to so many, but we would like to bring them all together on the fifth Sunday of a month for a common encouragement and worship experience.

Please Note....... If you feel you might have misplaced any of your dishes from past potlucks or events, please check on the kiosk in the foyer. Thanks!

TO SERVE July 24^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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