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• Guest Speaker
• LTC Fundraiser Lunch at noon
• Devo & Dessert Social at 5:30

May 23 - 6:30 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast at JB’s

May 23 - 10:30 a.m.
Sew In Love Bible Study

May 24 - 5:00 p.m.
CCS Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

May 26-29 - Family Camp at Camp Prince's Pine

May 29 - Memorial Day
Church Office Closed

June 5 - CCS Fundraiser at Triple Play

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
By Ralph Crump

Part 22:
Defeating the Giant of Suffering (Part 1)

Subhadra Bhikshu declared, “To be born is to suffer: to grow old is to suffer: to lose what is loved is to suffer: to be tied to what is not loved is to suffer: to endure what is distasteful is to suffer. In short, all the results if individuality, of separate self-hood, necessarily involve pain or suffering”.

15 reasons for people suffering:

1. Genetic Causes - Alzheimer's, bipolar (manic-depressive) illness, certain kinds of heart problems, diabetic problems, some types of cancer - the entire list is too numerous to list.
2. Physical Disorders - Hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease, arthritic pain, migraine headaches, brain tumor, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, paralysis, etc. Too many to list.
3. Cognitive Distortions - “cognitive” simply refers to how you are thinking and feeling about things at a particular moment. When you are suffering from depression or anxious, you are thinking often in an illogical, negative manner, and you are often acting in a self-defeating way from Dr. Aaron Beck’s book “Coping With Depression”.
4. Adult Transient Situational Disturbances - Examples would be death, divorce, separation, being fired, loss of significant others, loss of health either emotional, physical, mental or spiritual can cause suffering, etc.
5. Personal and Financial Crisis - These categories of conditions such as family crisis, troubles with authority figures, legal problems, among other things can lead to suffering.
6. Sins of Omission and Commission - Sin often leads to suffering (psychological, emotional, mental and spiritual) “The wages of sin is death” Rom. 6:23; James 4:17; Prov. 6:16-19.
7. Selfishness and Narcissism - These conditions often lead to suffering and depression. When self is put first then ego is on the throne and not Christ. The result is often sin.
8. Tests of Faith - Job’s faith was tested to prove his love to God under adverse circumstances of losing his family, flocks, wealth, possessions, influence and health. But his FAITH PERSEVERED even though he was suffering with severe depression, “Though he slay me yet will I trust him.” Job 13:15 “The Lord giveth and taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord” Job 1:21.
9. Not Tempering Goodness with other Good Qualities - Prudence, wisdom and common sense is essential in order to prevent some kinds of suffering. An example overspending with plastic credit cards has caused much suffering to thousands.
10. God is No Respecter of Persons - In Matt. 5:45 we see Jesus saying, “For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust”. Hard times and crisis fall on the good and the bad that can lead to much suffering. As example tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, contagious disease.

To be continued next week.

Shepherd's Corner

The Pepperdine Lectureships are always a great experience. This year, one of the subjects was unity. This is the 100th anniversary when the census recognized the split of the Christian Church and the Churches of Christ. There appears to be a movement to fellowship more with each other, but not to change how we desire to worship. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us and not be so rigid in our thinking that we become unapproachable in our interpretation of Scripture. You may be seeing more on this in future books and articles in the brotherhood, and you need to read them with an open mind. It may be fruitful for us to have more study on these issues. If you wish to have classes on these subjects, contact Mike Swaim or one of the Elders.

-The Elders

WEEKLY BULLETIN

VBS Helpers Needed
A BIG thank you to Sharon Nirk for coordinating VBS this year! All members interested in helping with teaching, snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with Vacation Bible School, please contact Sharon Nirk at 676-0905

Fourth of July Potluck
All are invited on Tuesday, July 4th for a potluck and barbecue at Don and Betty Rude's cabin at St. Maries on the river (weather permitting). 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.

Congratulations!
Last Monday and Tuesday evening, Shelby Nirk sang and competed against fifteen other contestants at the “City by the Lake Idol” and won 1st place!

Teen Kick-Off - July 7th - 9th
Come welcome our newest members of the youth group as the graduating sixth graders join us. More information coming soon.

MUSIC CAMP AT PRINCES' PINE - June 18th - 24th
School will soon be out, and then it's Camp Time! I know you don't want to miss out on this year's Music Camp session. It's always a great week musically, recreationally, and spiritually. A good many registration forms are already in, and with a group coming from Central Oregon, you need to get your forms in soon. Pre-registration at $75 only lasts until June 5; after that it is $100! You may send your registration with a $30 down payment and pay the balance at the beginning of camp on June 18th. I can't wait to see a group of you at Princes' Pine for Music Camp 2006. Don't wait. Register now! -Mike Reeves

Thank Yous!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to whoever gave our family the great gift in our mailbox last week. We are all so excited and encouraged by your thoughtfulness.
Love, Arrty, Jen, Josh & Adam

Praise God our son, Andrew is home from Iraq. Thank you for all the prayers offered on his behalf. -Ralph & Anna Crump

Thanks to all who donated to the basket for baby Laura. Your generosity and love filled the basket to overflowing! Thanks again. -Jen Rude

Thank you all for your prayers , calls and hospital visits. All tests completed with a clean bill of health. Praise be to God who heals. -Ralph Crump

PRAYER REQUESTS

Wilbur Hale, Wendy Lansford’s father, is suffering with cancer and the doctors believe that the cancer has moved to his brain. She was planning to come home this week but won’t be able to.
Don & Betty Rude’s great grandson, Jimmy, is having kidney problems. He will soon be seeing a specialist. Keep him and his parents, James and Desiree, in your prayers.
Pray for Cecil Williams, Louise Brown’s brother. Pray that his lung condition will improve.
Nathan McGee, Kathy Taylor’s grandfather, suffered a stroke. He is stable but will need therapy.
Pray for Carole Fredrikson as she continues with her treatments. Pray for comfort as she deals with pain in her hands and feet.
Barbara Davis Anderson, Bobbie and Joleen Reeves’ grandmother, is recovering from pneumonia at home.
Pray for Martin White as he searches for a job.
Ron Dupey has been having trouble with his stomach and has not been feeling well.
Pray for Eric Bracht and his healing from cancer.
Diane Herboldt's mother, Joan, has been having some health issues.
Pray for Glenda, Jo Allen’s sister. Her biopsy was cancerous and she is recovering from surgery. She will soon be starting radiation treatments.
Pat Parnell, April Hammar’s grandmother, is recovering from pneumonia.
Lauren Nutt took a fall last week and asks for prayers for healing.
Mac, JJ Larson’s brother-in-law, has bacterial meningitis. Keep him, his wife and nine month old daughter in your prayers.

Continue to pray for……
Teri Dupey, Dana Barbarick, Mike Irmer, Ken Huseby, Wilbur Hale, Pat Irmer, Ken Arnold, Bea Phippen, Laura Dickson, Ann Kish, Robbie Jean McDaniel, Jim Almond, Diane Westerfeld, Marylou Moore, Alva Davis

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"Hauling Rocks" by Teri Dupey
 

Friday, May 12, was an unusual day for C.C.S. students. Some were dressed-up for culture day, but oddly enough, all the children could be seen picking up rocks and loading them in Don Rude's tractor bucket or small individual buckets. The rocks were transported to the large pile at the other side of the field. Seventh and eighth graders were having a contest to see which team would collect and transport the most rocks. The "Yellow" team won with the count of 12 full buckets. Most were tired and quite dirty at the end of the day, but were happy to have done something out of the usual....Some were very happy not to have math that day!

The children and staff thank the church for the use of the building and grounds. We are very blessed to have a place to share our faith with the community.

Your Sister in Christ, Teri Dupey

Patty Welter is in the Kitchen Again!
She will be cooking a spaghetti dinner to help raise money for the C.C.S. Eighth grade trip. Come join us for a great meal before class on Wednesday, May 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. down in the kitchen.

Triple Play PTO Fundraiser
Who? Students, Parents, Family, Friends and anyone else who wants to celebrate the end of the year with CCS.
What? An evening of fun at Triple Play that includes three hours of unlimited access to Triple Play’s attractions including: *Outdoor Go Carts and Bumper Boats (weather permitting) *18 Hole Mini Golf Indoor and Outdoor (weather permitting) *Rock Wall *Bowling *Laser Tag *Raptor Reef
When? Monday, June 5th from 5p.m. - 8p.m.
Where? Triple Play at Hwy. 95 & Orchard
Why? Because we have all worked so hard all year long! Let’s go have some fun. As an added bonus if we have 100 people attend the PTO will benefit from 40% of sales and if 150 attend the PTO benefits from 50% of sales!
Cost? $12 per person for the 3 hrs. It must be prepaid to the PTO. The PTO will put your name on the list. You will check in at Triple Play that night and receive a wristband that entitles you to 3 hours unlimited access to all attractions.

A sign-up sheet will be available, May 28th and June 4th or call Carrie at the school office at 772-7118.

Ladies Fall Fellowship Meeting
We are nearing the end of May and the October 7th Ladies Fall Fellowship Day will be here before we know it! So we will have a Ladies Fall Fellowship meeting Monday, May 22nd. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen. We will set up our committees and work on a theme. Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend. All ladies are encouraged to attend this meeting. We need workers in every area and your input is very important. Emily Lemley of Malibu, CA, will be our speaker this year. Betty Rude and I were able to hear Emily speak at the Pepperdine Lectureships and she was wonderful. We are in for a real treat!!

Ladies Retreat Information
The Magic Valley Church of Christ is holding their Third Annual Ladies Inspiration Day on Saturday, August 19, 2006. Pat Coppinger of Visalia, California, will be their featured speaker. The theme is In Her Steps. They are honoring women of the Bible as well as other women who have been a role model or mentor to others. For more information on these retreats please contact Mary Petersen.

The Linder Road Church of Christ in Meridian, ID, is having a ladies retreat on Sept. 15-16, 2006. It will be held at the Red Lion Downtown in Boise, ID. The speaker is Terri Fanning from Lubbock, TX. The deadline to register is August 25, 2006. There is a fee for the room and meals.

Tweeners End of School Year BBQ!
June 10th starting 5:00 p.m. at the Frahm's house (3511 Pineridge Dr). Please bring Bar-B-Q type food to share with all! Please let me know if you are bringing meat or buns. If it is really hot out, have the kids bring their swimsuits. We will have our pool set-up, but the water will be cold. We will do some singing and maybe a quick devo. Let’s all get together to kick off the summer the right way, with our brothers and sisters, praising God together! Questions, ask the Frahm's.

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