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December 23 - 7:00 p.m.
Teen Christmas Party at Chynna's

December 25 - 9:30 a.m.
Christmas Day Worship Service

December 27 - 7:00 p.m.
Teen Party at the Nelsons'

December 31 - all night
New Year's Eve Parties

January 13-15 - Senior Boys' Retreat at Camp Prince's Pine
 

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.
 

Slaying Giants In Your Life

A series by RALPH CRUMP

Slaying the Giants of Depression
Depression is one of those giants that raises its head from time to time and challenges us. Though the holidays bring joy and families together, for many there can be the problems of poor health, or long distance separation, or age problems, among other problems and stressors that can cause sadness or intermittent depression. To encourage us when depressed let us consider the following thoughts and scriptures.

1. God is able to help us under any circumstances. See Eph. 3:20
2. Let your requests be made known to God and be non anxious. See Phil. 4:6
3. The righteous will not be forsaken. See Psa. 37:25
4. The Lord heals the broken in heart and binds up their wounds. See Psa. 147:3
5. We must pray and ask for help. See I Pet. 5:7
6. Those who hope in the Lord will receive renewed strength. See Psa. 147:3
7. “Be still and know God is God. See Psa. 46:10
8. Jesus promises, “I am with you always” Mt. 28:20
9. Put your hope in God when you are downcast. See Psa. 42 “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my savior and my God”. Psa. 42:5-6
10. Perfect peace is promised to those whose mind is focused on God and trusts in Him. Prov. 3:5
11. Mercy is promised to those who fear God and trust in His righteousness to do His will. See Psa. 103:17-18
12. Who shall separate us from the love of God under trials, tribulation or depression problems. See 8:35-39
13. We may experience some tough situation, but we can avoid some deep depressions. 2 Cor. 4:16-18

WE DO NOT LOSE HEART. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an internal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

SHEPHERD’S CORNER

Great Promises to Those who Pray Since God created all things, He controls all things and can certainly keep all His promises. Here are some of the greatest of these, quoted without comment:
“My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” Phil. 4:19. “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you” Jn. 15:17. “He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us” Eph. 3:20. “And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He heareth us: whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him” I John 5:14-15.
With such tremendous resources available, we are without excuse if we become discouraged. God can still accomplish great and mighty things on our behalf, as we meet his conditions, believe His promises, and call upon Him.  -The Elders

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Note: Change of Date
Because of the busy time of year and schedule conflicts, we postponed the Teen Cross Country Ski Trip at the Fredricksons’ until later in February. The date will be posted later. A special thank you to Carole and Keith for their hospitality in offering their home.

What’s happening on the teen scene?

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The holiday season is always a very busy time of the year for everyone, even for teens. We have so many things on the calendar in the next few weeks that I’m not sure where to start! First of all, I would like to invite any of you teens to stop by the office and hang out whenever I am there. My plan is to be in the office on Monday and Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 pm, and on Wednesday from 5:30 pm until class starts. We need to start planning for upcoming events like mid winter retreat and MIQVAH. Come by and say hello and talk for a while. Getting back to the calendar, we really do have several things coming soon. The first is this Friday night 12/23. There will be a Christmas party at Chynna’s house at 7 pm. See the flyer in your mailbox for more info. Then, on Tuesday 12/27, all teens are invited to a party at Ian and Josh Nelson’s home. See the note from Marci in this copy of Family news. The first weekend in the new year, 1/7 & 8/06, we will have Glen Tunick from Connecticut here to be considered for the full time youth minister position. More news about this will be shared later. On the weekend of 1/14 & 15 the Senior High guys will have their annual retreat and work party at Princes Pine. Winterfest 06 will be held the next weekend 1/20-22 at North side in Spokane. Moving on to February we will all be going to camp for mid winter retreat on 2/10-12. This retreat has always been a favorite for everyone.

Attention Teens:
You are invited to a snow fun day at the Nelsons’ house on Tuesday,
December 27th. Bring your snow clothes and snow toys and meet at the church building at 11:00 a.m. for car pooling. Call Marci Nelson (682-2811), Lynelle Dehlbom (762-1290) or Patty Welter (773-8673) so that we can plan for you to be there.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Carrie Forbush is recovering from a tonsillectomy.
Francis Criswell broke her ankle.
Emily Ward is healing from surgery.
Carol Fredrikson has begun chemo treatments again.
Phoebe Hruska, Teri Dupey, and Clara Ward are suffering with pain from sciatic nerve problems.
Pray for Ken Huseby for health issues and physical strength.
Dana Barbarick, daughter of Judie Sanborn, is going through chemo treatments.
Pray for the Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa.
Thelma Anderson, Wilma Flanagan’s sister, has pulmonary fibrosis.
Billie Sanders, Scott Dehlbom’s aunt, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Keep her recovery in your prayers.
Continue to pray for…..
Tucker Forbush, Wayne Pearson, Lori Gentry, Theresa Priddy, Jeff Almond, Wayland Lipscomb, Loretta Lee, Brenda Canham

In Sympathy
Teen Pearson's sister, Bea McCallister, from Seattle, died this week from cancer. No decision has been made in reference to her memorial service.

Diane Rude’s father, Paul Tannahill, died this week from cancer. He was the husband of Pat Tannahill. They live in Lancaster, Pa. The memorial service was held there today. He will be buried in Tulsa, Ok. The family will have another memorial service there for him.

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"Christmas Bells"
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Till, ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Then from each black, accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The Carols drowned
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And in despair I bowed my head;
‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said;
‘For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!’

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
‘God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!’

CCS Auction Note
Keep the school auction in mind on store clearance items to donate. Our theme is ‘A Night of Knights’. We can use items for Silent Auction and Live Auction as well as drawing prizes. We also can use anything depicting our theme for decorations. The date for the auction is Friday, April 7th, 2006. Remember to keep your eye on the school bulletin board in the foyer for more information. Thank you for your support!

Dave Hopkins..... is looking for a full or queen sized bed. If you have one, please call Dave at 659-9463.

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES
Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Classes
For the month of December
Luke 1:26-38 & Luke 2:1-20

3 years - K: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

1st - 3rd Grade: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

4th - 6th Grade: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11

Please Note that the Ladies Sew In Love class will resume at the church building on Tuesday, January 3rd.

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