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November 29 - 10:30 a.m.
Sew In Love Bible Study

December 3 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CCS Craft Fair

December 4 - Noon - Potluck To Honor Our Military Men

December 8 - 6:30 p.m.
Elder/Deacon Christmas Party

December 9 - 6:30 p.m.
Tweeners Christmas Party

December 15 - 7:00 p.m.
CCS Christmas Program
 

ASSEMBLY TIMES
Sunday:
  Bible Classes 9:00-9:50
  AM Worship 10:15 AM
  LIFE Groups * 5:30 PM
Wed. Classes 6:30 PM

*Other Bible Study Groups meet at various times. Call the office for information.
 

PRAYER HOTLINE —
Phone: Paul Swaim @ 964-0126
Email: prayers@dgchurch.org

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: www.dgchurch.org

The Dalton Gardens church of Christ is a Christ-focused family committed to WINNING the Lost, MATURING the Saints, and KNITTING the Body together in love.
 

Christian Counseling BY RALPH CRUMP

EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Principle #6 - Flee Evil
This is a principle most people ignore in their personal lives. In this permissive world it seems allowable to dabble in or get close to things that are sinful. Rationalizing allows one to get the edge of a sinful or damaging activity and think that what he is doing is not “technically” wrong. But the old saying is true: If you play with fire you’re going to get burned.”

The Bible teaches that it is sinful to intentionally get close to a sinful activity. Paul used the words “Do not be deceived” when he talked about “evil companions” (I Corinthians 15:33). What he meant was, “Don’t kid yourself, don’t try to justify it or rationalize it. If you hang around evil people YOU WILL BE INFLUENCED TO DO EVIL!” It is for this reason Paul told the Thessalonians to “avoid the very appearance of evil” (I Thessalonians 5:22).

While the world permits closeness to that which is evil, the Bible demands we stay away from anything that appears to be evil. While the world desires to sit down and converse with evil, the Bible instructs us to run away from it as fast as we can (I Corinthians 6:18; 10:14; I Timothy 6:11; II Timothy 2:22).

Joseph of the Old Testament is often lifted as an example of the need to flee bad situations. When he was propositioned by Potiphar’s wife he gave us a three-step program to avoid sexual immorality. First, he gave a triple “no” by telling her that immorality was not permissible since she belonged to Potiphar, that immorality would be a great evil, and that it would be a great sin against God. Second, he made sure he avoided her, entering the house only with other servants. Third, when she attempted to force herself upon Joseph, he ran away as fast as he could. He was thrown in prison because of a false accusation, but Joseph did what was right.
In counseling it is easy to see when outside influences are hurting a counselee or invading a marriage. For example, a husband is flirting at work with a beautiful woman. He spends time with her, after work, just “talking,” while avoiding his responsibility at home. The wife exhibits jealousy and other feelings and behaviors that go with it. He says he is not doing anything “technically” wrong. What is the solution? He must immediately, not gradually nor waiting for next week, but immediately stop his relationship with this other woman. It does not matter if he feels he has done nothing wrong, the wife has been neglected by his activities. He must stay away from that which is damaging his marriage. Then, spending time and energies with each other, the husband and wife can work out any problem.

SHEPHERD’S CORNER

Isn't it wonderful to be alive now? Look around you. We have so many blessings. Where we live, and how we live. But the greatest of these come from our Lord. Jesus has provided our greatest blessing when he humbled himself to death on the cross (Phil. 2:6-8). When we respond to this with baptism we receive the forgiveness of sins, the gift of the Holy Spirit, (Acts 2:38-39), and an inheritance as his children (Romans 8:16-17).

This is a wonderful time to share and teach God’s love. We have been able to do this in our individual lives. Another way we can do this is to invite our friends to our LIFE group. This is an excellent way to establish a close bond, and to teach others.

Another wonderful part of this life is that we are able to continue to meet together to encourage one another to love and serve as a family. (Heb. 10:24-25)

The Elders

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Tweeners Christmas Party
Please join us for a Christmas party on Friday, December 9th, at 6:30 p.m. we will be meeting at Wolf Lodge restaurant for dinner. We will then be going to the Frahm’s home to open presents, sing and fellowship. Please bring a “White Elephant” (recycled) wrapped gift per person for exchange. A sign up sheet can be found on the kiosk. For any questions see Alyssa Frahm.

Budget Time $
It’s that time of the year where we are preparing the budget for next year. All deacons and various ministry heads, be sure to turn in your budget request sheets by this Wednesday, November 30. You may turn them in to the office, Tim Frahm, or Lamont Petersen.

L.T.C . Fund-Raiser
Christmas is coming and there are lots of gifts to wrap, from now until December 24th. We will wrap your gifts for you for a donation to the L.T.C. program. Your supplies or ours! Contact Patty Welter for more details, and to set up time.

Senior Holiday Gala
The Senior Holiday Gala will be on Saturday, December 17, 1:30 p.m. at Ivan & Sally Archer's home. Bring your favorite holiday cookies or finger foods and a "White Elephant" (recycled) wrapped gift for exchange.

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -Jim Elliot

TO ALL THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUTH
Dave and Terri Johnson wish to invite you to a Taco/Burrito feast following Sunday morning’s worship on December 11 to discuss plans, ideas, wishes and desires you want to see within our youth ministry. NO TEENS, just parents (sorry guys). Please bring an appetite, your Bible, and your thoughts.

Moving Help Needed
Matt and April Hammar have moved to Coeur d’Alene and have asked us if we could help with unloading some of their heavier household goods this afternoon around 1:00 p.m. If you would be able to help out, please see Paul Swaim following worship.

Also, Carrie Forbush will soon be moving into her new home. She could really use some people to help move furniture and boxes on Saturday, December 3rd. Please come by her old house at 5727 W. Pinegrove Dr. in Coeur d’Alene at 10:00 a.m. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Need help getting ready for Christmas?
It’s already getting to be that time of year…and every year members of the Church of Christ enjoy buying presents for children they do not know. If you, or someone close to you, has had a difficult year and needs help getting Christmas presents for children, please fill out a ‘Christmas Wish List.’ The Wish Lists will be located on the kiosk in the church foyer. Please return the Wish Lists to Kim Howard in the church office by November 27 and we’ll make arrangements later for deliveries. If you have any questions, please call Kristine Robinson (208) 691-3718.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Jack Pierce had a heart attack last Wednesday evening.
Wayland Lipscomb is recovering from shoulder surgery.
Carol Fredrikson has temporarily stopped chemo due to the hurting in her feet.
Sheila Bellamy, Ron Cooper’s mother, is suffering from terminal cancer. Pray for comfort and her family.
Pray for Pat Irmer for health issues.
Phoebe Hruska is in a lot of pain from sciatic nerve problems and is not able to get out. She is asking for visitors.
Lori Gentry, Delvona and Louise’s niece, is scheduled for ear surgery on Tuesday.
Pray for Ken Huseby for health issues and physical strength.
Pray for Ray & Karen Rayburn, who are up working at the North Pole and are both sick. Ray has bronchitis on top of his asthma. Karen has a sinus infection and has been losing her voice.
Dana Barbarick, daughter of Judie Sanborn, is going through chemo treatments.
Loretta Lee is recovering from stomach surgery.
Tucker Forbush is recovering from a tonsillectomy and having his adenoids removed.
Please continue to pray for Brenda Canham, our sister in Christ from Missoula, who has cancer.
Pray for the Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa, and for many of the team children who are ill with a virus.

Continue to pray for…..
Mark Mood, Wayne Pearson, Emily Ward, Al Poland, Shirley Lindell, Jeff Almond, Laura Dickson, Teri Dupey, Theresa Priddy
 

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The four year old Kindergarten (K-4) has been having a lot of fun learning and growing in our class. We have learned all of our vowels, plus the consonants t, l, b, n, m, h. We are taking these letters and learning how they form words. We get pretty excited when we can read a word. We have learned up to the number 8 and are counting to 20.

Art has been popular this year. The kids are very creative. They are learning skills like cutting and following directions. We are finding the frustrations turn to excitement as a difficult skill is suddenly mastered. Each day brings something new disguised as something pretty.

It has been fun to watch the kids as they adjust to each other and form friendships. The year starts fresh, but with no one they know. But then they try relating to each other, problem solve, and cooperate. Finding themselves along the way. K4 kids learn a lot about how to get along in the world in this class. During which they experience fun and heartbreak.

This year in their life brings so much growth. I’m blessed to be a part of it.

10th Annual C.C.S. Craft Fair
December 3rd, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
If you are interested in helping with the C.C.S. craft fair or would like a booth, please contact Jamie Bradshaw at 772-7118. Applications to reserve a booth can be found on the kiosk. Please turn in your completed form to the school office or in Dan Dupey’s mail box.

Bake Sale Items Needed
The CCS craft fair is just two weeks away and we are planning for the PTO Bake Booth.  We are looking for donations of baked goods, including: cookies, cakes, pies, candy, brownies, jams and jellies, and anything else you might want to make for us!  The booth is always a popular stop for shoppers and we need lots of items to keep everyone happy.  We ran out of treats early last year and we don't want that to happen again!

Items may be dropped off at the school on Friday, December 2nd.  Call Kathy Taylor with any questions.  Thank you for your support.

Got Leaves?
Lynelle Dehlbom needs clean, bagged leaves for her garden. If you have any please give her a call at 762-1029.

CCS Christmas Program
This year’s CCS Christmas program is “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”. Join us on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the small auditorium.

Bible Builders Memory Verse
For Children’s Sunday A.M. Bible Class
For age 4 - 6th grade:
Be still, and know that I am God. -Psalm 46:10

Books for Sale
Georgette Rude has been going through and clearing out some of the older books from the school library. They can be purchased for .10 on the tables in the foyer.

Bible Builders Awards
Please help us congratulate our top Bible Builders. For the last three months our children have been working very hard earning points for the Reward Store.
Top 4 yr.— K: Clark Marchese - 89 pts.
Top 1st — 3rd: Jeremy Frisk — 101 pts.
Top 4th — 6th: Haily Nirk — 206 pts.

*Quarter Memory Work
Be sure to ask all the children to tell you The Beatitudes, Matt. 5:3-10

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Fax: 208-772-2963
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