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July 7-9 - 4:00 p.m. - Teen Kick-off Camping at Priest Lake

July 10-14 - 9:00-12:00
Vacation Bible School

July 11 - 10:30 a.m.
Sew In Love Bible Study

July 19 - Noon
Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

July 21 - 5:00 p.m.
Ladies Craft Night

July 22 - Teens at the Fredrickson's

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 28:
Defeating the Giant of Prejudice

There is a pride of face and place just as there is a prejudice of race. Prejudice like pride, goeth before a fall. The word prejudice comes from the Latin prefix prae (before and judicium (judgment) and means a preconceived idea. Literally, this preconceived idea can either be favorable or unfavorable to the person or the subject. The gulf that exists between many groups often has had its origin in prejudice. Even those who are most prejudiced are seldom aware of the prejudices. John Locke, the English philosopher, once wrote, “Everyone is forward to complain of the prejudices that mislead other men and parties, as if he were free, and had none of his own. What now is the cure? No other but this, that every man should let alone others’ prejudices and examine his own”.

One of Christ’s greatest concern is to lead men to love each other and to treat each other as brethren, LET EACH OF US EXAMINE HIMSELF AND PLEDGE ANEW TO FOLLOW OUR LORD IN LOVING ALL MEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE. This includes the Negro, the Mexican, the Indian, the “foreigner” of any national or racial background. It also includes a love for the rich, the poor, the uneducated, the educated, the young, the old, and every other type of grouping of mankind. The battle against prejudice in each of our hearts is not won easily and quickly. HOWEVER IF WE WALK IN THE STEPS OF OUR LORD, LITTLE BY LITTLE WE CAN LOVE ALL MEN AS WE COME CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THE ATTITUDE EXEMPLIFIED IN OUR LORD WHEN HE DIED FOR ALL MANKIND.

Claim these Scriptures to destroy prejudice. FIRST, when Peter ( a Jew) got to the gathering of the people at the household of Cornelius (a Gentile) he began his Holy Spirit - guided sermon with the words, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him” Acts 10:34-35.

Second, Jesus said, the greatest commandment of all is “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all they

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Shepherd's Corner

INDEPENDENCE DAY - JULY 4th
On the fourth of July which we celebrate may we consider the following, “Let our object be our country, our whole country, And by the blessing of God may that country itself become a vast and splendid monument, not of oppression and terror, but of wisdom, of peace, and of liberty upon which the world may gaze with admiration forever” Daniel Webster

God Bless The U.S.A. was written by Lee Greenwood. He writes “If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today, ‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free, And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today; ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A. Think on these things. Are you willing to have strong patriot convictions like those who have died for our country?

-The elders

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Garden of Prayer Help!
We need people to hand
water dry areas in the garden every day this summer. Please see Georgette.

Find Help, Discover Hope,
Experience Healing
“Divorce Care” classes will begin on this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the small auditorium. “Divorce Care for Kids” classes will be conducted at the same time downstairs for the children. For more information, please call Kim Howard at the church office 772-0541.

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.

Calling All Baby Boomers!
Are you feeling a little too young for the Senior Saints and a little too old for the Tweeners? How about a group of our own? The Boomers! (40-50-60ishes). Married and singles. First potluck will be at the Fredrikson’s in Spirit Lake. Saturday, August 19th, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please sign-up on the kiosk. For questions call Carole at 623-6133.

New Address
Doran & Alisa, Morgan Linder
7355 Cornwall
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes”
Ephesians 6:11

Teen Scene

Last week all of you teens, and all of you parents, received a flyer concerning the campout at Priest Lake. The plea was made to parents that we need some of you to go on this outing to help with transportation, cooking, etc. I requested to have 6 parents. As of this writing I have only one parent who has told me to include them in the weekend. I also applied a deadline for signups. That deadline is today. I have had several of you tell me that you are going but no one has actually signed up or paid the $15 cost.

Parents, if some of you don't step up to the plate and help out with this, the trip will be canceled. And teens, if you intend to go you need to get your name on the list and turn in your funds. As was said in the flyer, please don't let money make the decision whether you go or not. If you need help with the cost see me and we will work it out. We have a great weekend planned. It would be a shame to call it off. Please see me today if you can help!  -Scott

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES
Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Classes
For the month of July — Luke 19:10
4 years - 6th Grade: For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost.

Quarter Memory Work — The Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:9 - 13

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.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Patty Welter is home recovering from gallbladder surgery.
Jerry Riggs is recovering at KMC in Rm. #334 from having two stents put in his heart.
Dean Lindell is at home healing from knee surgery.
Clara Ward fell and fractured her pelvis. She is at Life Care Center, Rm. #201. She is doing well and would appreciate your prayers and visits.
Virginia Filbeck is home recovering from back pain.
C.E. Thompson, Arrty Rude’s uncle, is having complications from chemotherapy and may have suffered a stroke.
Dody McBee asks prayers for herself, her sisters, Pat and Mary Ann, and her brother, Mike. Keep them all in your prayers.
Russ & Jo Allen ask for prayers for safety as they are traveling in New Mexico.
Bill Wright, Katrina and Amber’s grandpa, is home recovering from having a pacemaker put in.
Wesley Welch, Jerry Welch’s brother, has Parkinson’s disease and his health deteriorating.
Nathan McGee, Kathy Taylor’s grandfather, is recovering from having a stroke and
colon cancer surgery and will be starting physical therapy soon.
Keith McCord, a college friend of Paul and Katrina Swaim’s, has been diagnosed with cancer - it has spread to several organs and the prognosis is not good -- maybe less than 6 months. Keith and his wife just had their first child. Keep their family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for……
Teri Dupey, Glenda Bonaiuto, Kathy Fuller, Bea Phippen, Ki Hanson, Wilma Flanagan, Pat Parnell, Ken Huseby, Cecil Williams, Don Rude, Kay Johnson, Diane Westerfield, The Neubauer Family, Laurie Gentry

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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? Stop by the VBS table in the foyer and register today!

VBS Supplies Needed
Please take a look at the VBS “Fiesta” Bulletin Board located in the foyer. We are in need of any type of fiesta themed items for decorating the classrooms, hallway 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 plastic tub in the foyer. Your donations are appreciated!

VBS Helpers Needed
All members (especially teens) interested in helping with teaching, snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with Vacation Bible School, July 10th - 14th. We are in need of help in three particular areas for VBS. We still need three people to help with registration, someone to oversee the nursery care, and at least seven more crew leaders. If you would be able to volunteer to help, please contact Sharon Nirk at 676-0905 ASAP.

Ceremony Invitation

Together with their family
Carl Lee
&
Jennifer Marie
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday the twenty-ninth of July
at one o’clock in the afternoon
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
Prayer Garden

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.

Refurbish Update
We think the refurbish is finally done. If any one would like a copy of the final report on the expenditures, please pick up a copy in the church office.

ATTENTION LADIES!!!
Mark your calendars now for our next special Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday, July 19, at 12 noon . More info to follow.

Thank You!
Church of Christ Family,
Your thoughtfulness means a lot to us - More than we can say - And our warm appreciation comes with this thank-you note today. The bird nest garden you sent for Ron was beautiful.
Sharon Bristow & Mae Fultz

I want to thank everyone for the cards, and being so nice in the passing of my sister. I love all of you.
In Christian Love,
Opal Wilson

Dear Church Family,
Thank you for all your cards and your continued prayers for me. I love you.
Wilma Flanagan

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Fax: 208-772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org

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Closed daily from noon -1:00
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