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June 18-24 - Music Camp

June 20 - 6:30 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast at JB’s

June 20 - 10:30 a.m.
Sew In Love Bible Study

June 21 - Noon
Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

June 23 - 5:00 p.m.
Ladies Craft Night

June 25 - Pulpit Minister Guest Speaker
Devo & Dessert Social at 5:30

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 26:
Defeating the Giant of Pessimism, Part I

Optimism, in our troubled world, is a rather scarce commodity. Worse still, Christian optimism, the great ingredient that activated the early Christians in the long ago, is even more scarce. And where optimism is wanting, pessimism rushes in. Someone has defined a pessimist as one who, when he’s confronted with a choice between two evils, takes both of them. And yet, to say as Robert Browning did, “God’s in His heaven - All’s right with the world,” is unrealistic. God certainly is in His heaven, but it’s quite obvious that not all is right with the world.

I’m afraid that pessimism is growing in our day, and Christian optimism becomes more and more difficult as the generations pass. AND YET IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE. In a world such as ours, how the Christian maintains optimism, in this world that has in it a great deal of evil and rebellion, is a matter of individual attitude. FIRST we must face the fact that our world does have in it a great deal of evil, and we must recognize the fact that the Christian is not above or beyond these evil problems. The Christian is not immune to the problems of the world about him. SECOND, we must confidently believe that with God’s help we CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT OUR PROBLEMS. In the 11th Psalm (vs. 3), David said, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” And in Proverbs 14:34 Solomon said, “Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.” To encourage us with optimism the Apostle Paul wrote in Rom. 8:28, “And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose...If God is for us, who is against us?”

Also in the 8th chapter of the Roman letter, verses 16 and 17, we are told, “The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit…”This means that the Holy Spirit, as He speaks through his Word, bears witness with our own consciousness that we’re children of God. When we have done what the Holy Spirit guides us to do, then we HAVE THIS TRUE GREAT OPTIMISTIC CONFIDENCE. THIS IS A PASSAGE OF GREAT OPTIMISM AND GREAT CHRISTIAN HOPE. CHRISTIAN OPTIMISM BEGINS WHEN WE BECOME CHRISTIANS. THEN WE HAVE THE LIMITLESS RESOURCES OF CHRIST TO GIVE US STRENGTH IN TIME OF TROUBLE. And, finally, from a Roman prison in a turbulent pagan world, the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Tim. 1:12 “I KNOW HIM WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED AND AM PERSUADED THAT HE IS ABLE TO GUARD THAT WHICH I HAVE COMMITTED UNTO HIM AGAINST THAT DAY.” NOW THAT’S CHRISTIAN OPTIMISM!

To be continued.

Shepherd's Corner

Happy Father's Day!
Being a father I continue to meditate on what it means to be a father. I examine the scriptures and look at the examples given to us. In doing this we don't have to look far and we see God as our ultimate example as a father.

Our God is the father of all mankind. As a father he loved mankind so much that he was willing to send his only son to save us (John 3:16). In doing this he had to lower his son below the angels (Hebrews 2:7), and into the likeness of man (Philippians 2:7). He did this knowing that his son was going to suffer hardships, pain, and all manner of cruelty (Isaiah 53:1-12). God did this so that we may also become his children, and fellow heirs with Jesus (Romans 8:16-17).

As we see God as our father we need to recognize that he was willing to make a commitment for us. He gave up a lot. As a father, or as a child of his are you willing to make a commitment in your life? To give up things in your life?

-The elders

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Ladies’ Craft Night!
Bring your projects and join the fun! We are having a ladies craft day on Friday, June 23, from 5:00 p.m. to ??? in the small auditorium. You should bring your craft supplies, a small craft supply item to donate as a prize for lots of drawings and a finger food to share for a potluck supper. There will be craft BINGO, snacks, fellowship and lots of fun! If you’re not a crafter, come and learn something new. Join us for all or part of this fun-filled (and productive) evening. All are welcome, so bring a friend!

Valley Church of Christ
Guest Speaker
You’re invited to hear Ron Carlson, at the Valley Church of Christ on June 23 - 25. The topic will be: GRACE: Getting What We Don’t Deserve. More information can be found on the kiosk.

College Group: Bowling at Triple Play on June 30th! Keep your night free! For more details, call the Swaims (964-0126) or the Hammars (818-9099).

VBS Helpers Needed
All members (especially teens) interested in helping with teaching, snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with Vacation Bible School,
July 10th - 14th, please contact Sharon Nirk at 676-0905 ASAP.
Happy Father's Day!

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
-Psalm 118:24

Music Camp begins today!!
Teens, counselors, teachers - will spend the week at Camp Prince’s Pine praising God, and learning how to do that better. Along with that good time, they will do lots of other fun and games stuff. Worship time is every night at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome at that time. But especially on Friday night, we’d like to have you visit us for our end of the week program. You will be impressed, and enjoy what the kids have learned. The program will start about 7:45 p.m. Any teens who were unable to attend Music camp, but would like to go up on Friday night, please call Marci Nelson at 682-2811.

Senior Teen Camp
Senior Teen Camp is greatly in need of volunteers. The camp runs from July 30th until August 8th, and there are many ways to volunteer, big and small! Please contact Paul Swaim (964-0126) for more information.

CAMP PRINCES' PINE
There are kids in the church here who want to go to camp, but do not have the funds to make it happen. If you would like to help out with any amount, it would be appreciated. The registration fee for a week at camp is $75. Please see Kim in the office ASAP.

Special Guest Speaker
On Sunday, June 25, this congregation will be hosting another family trying out for the Pulpit Minister position. Charles Babb and his wife, Susannah will be with us from Texas. Charles will teach the Adult class, preach the Sermon and lead a devotional Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m.

A Dad is a person who is loving and kind. And often he knows what you have on your mind. He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends. A dad can be one of your very best friends! He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, a dad can be patient and helpful and strong. In all that you do, a dad's love plays a part. There's always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, you're even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your dad! Thank you, Dad.... for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but especially, for just being you!  -Author Unknown

PRAYER REQUESTS

Kathy Fuller, Karmen Rouse’s friend, has stage four cancer and has had most of a brain tumor removed. She will soon be starting treatment.
Clara Ward fell and fractured her pelvis. She is at Life Care Center, room #201 for at least 30 days. She would appreciate your prayers and visits.
Don Rude is recovering from his second cataract surgery. Keep his healing in your prayers.
Ken Huseby is struggling with not being able to sleep and other health issues.
Pray for Martin White’s job search.
Glenda Bonaiuto, Jo Allen’s sister, has begun treatments for cancer.
Nathan McGee, Kathy Taylor’s grandfather, is recovering from having a stroke and
colon cancer surgery.
Robert and Louise Brown ask us to pray for Ki Hanson, who is two years old and has a lump growing in his neck.
Pray for the Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa. Especially keep Becky Reeves in your prayers as she is having complications with her pregnancy.

Continue to pray for……
Teri Dupey, Dana Barbarick, Mike Irmer, Pat Irmer, Ken Arnold, Bea Phippen, Robbie Jean McDaniel, Jim Almond, Diane Westerfeld, Marylou Moore, Pat Parnell, Cecil Williams, Judy Brooks, Kay Johnson

In Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mae Fultz in the passing of her son, Ron Bristow . Remember to keep Mae, and Ron’s wife, Sharon and their family in your prayers during this time of loss.

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The Resource Room contains supplies and resource materials - books, flipcharts, and flannel graphs of Bible Stories, and applications, also craft ideas, activities, games, papers and much more for our Bible Teachers to use for teaching our children from God's Word. May those using it continue to bring praise and glory to God.

In Christian Love, Jean Grow

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Come to our Fiesta, where kids are fired up about Jesus!
July 10th - 14th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
for 3 yr. olds - 5th grade
Adult class & Nursery care provided

You’ll enjoy Bible Point Crafts and exciting games, experience thrilling Bible stories, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music and singing.

HAVE YOU PREREGISTERED your children, grandchildren, neighborhood children for VBS?

VBS Supplies Needed
Please take a look at the VBS “Fiesta” Bulletin Board located in the foyer. We are in need of items for decorating the classrooms and doing activities. If you can help with any of these items, please take one or more donation slips from the bulletin board. When bringing items back, please place the items in the VBS box in the foyer. Your donations are appreciated!

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.

Family Camp -- Sept. 1st- 4th at Farragut State Park
Plan on coming to Farragut State Park. Here is a sampling of some of the activities: hot dogs and hamburgers on Sunday, unlimited granitas, all you can eat French fries at George & Joanna's on Friday night, bike riding, singing at the campfire, a kite flying contest, a scavenger hunt and extreme fun and fellowship with your fellow Christians. Make your plans to be there. The cost is only $3 per person per night plus $4 per car per night. Bring your friends. For more information, contact George Wuest at 772-6247.

P.S. Teens under 18 must have an adult chaperone while at the campsite.

Update On The GNEW Reunion
Many of us enjoyed the 2005 “GNEW Reunion.” Mark your calendars now for RENEWAL, July 26-29, 2006. This year’s program will be held at the Everett Conference Center in Everett, Washington. Speakers include Marvin Phillips, Joe Beam, Jerry Rushford, Jeff Hicks, Aaron Walling, Wade Hodges, Ike Graul, Elaine Denman (Ladies speaker), and many more. The program is sponsored by the Church of Christ in Monroe, Washington. Visit renewalnorthwest.com for future information or a pamphlet can be found on the kiosk.

Attention Secret Sisters!
Please remember - be sure to check the bulletin board up on the table by the mailboxes for thank you notes from your sister. There are some notes that have been there for a while.

Thank You!
I would like to thank all of you for your prayers, cards and calls when I was ill.
In God’s Love, Judy Brooks

Thank you so much for the prayers and cards on behalf of our daughter, Jan. Thank God she is improving! God Bless you.
Love, Dee & Jack Pierce

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