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       DALTON GARDENS CHURCH OF CHRIST    
 

September 10, 2006

   

Volume I  Issue 38
       
 
Good morning
Church Family...
Back-to-School

INSIDE:

Latest Family News

Prayer Requests Inside

Soup now served at 6 pm on Wednesday Nights

Elder Selection begins September17th

Come Help Plan Our Future, Wednesday Nights at 6:30

Shepherd Search Outlined on Back Page

  

Good Morning Guests…. Welcome to a great and warm church family. The Dalton Gardens Church of Christ exists to honor Jesus Christ by serving and loving others. Our guests are the most important people here today. Please know our communion service is open to all Christians. The nursery is located just outside the worship area. There are special children’s worship classes for those age 2 thru 4th grade that are announced during the worship assembly. Our worship is based upon the simple, yet sincere model of the New Testament. It is designed to encourage everyone to be a participant. Remember, the intent of your heart is always more important than your musical skill...So feel free to sing out in joy to the Lord. Most importantly...relax, feel welcome, we’re glad you are here and love you just the way you are and your questions are always welcomed.

 

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ

... A Place for Belonging!

 

-Next Sunday-
One Adult Bible Class
New Elder Selection Begins
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WEEKLY BULLETIN
   

NEWS NOTES...

Donations for a Men's theme basket are being requested for the Open Arms Crisis Care Pregnancy Center fund raising dessert auction. Please give items that would be appropriate to give as a gift for a man to any member of the Sew In Love Bible study class or contact Betty Williams. Thank you!

Help Needed In Bible Hour
We are in need of two people to teach Bible Hour for the month of October. Also, we are in need of one person to assist in the month of November. If you are able to volunteer during either one of these months please contact Alyssa Frahm.

New Address
Dave Hopkins
3300 S. Tamarac Dr. Apt. C-112
Denver, CO 80231
208-819-3166
e-mail: ddhopkins91@hotmail.com

Sew In Love
We’ve taken a break for the summer months except for our monthly birthday luncheons. Regular weekly classes will resume September 12, 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Center. After Bible study we will have a salad and dessert potluck. Please bring a salad or dessert to share and join us. We always need cotton fabric (solids and prints), quilt batting, and white thread. Our angel, Bea Phippen furnished us with a lot of backpacks which are almost gone. Any help with any of these items would be appreciated. We have Bible study from 10:30-12:00, then brown bag lunch and then a sewing session for those who can stay. You don’t have to sew to be part of the group! For more information or for any questions, please contact Betty Williams at 762-4485 or Betty Evans at 667-7064.

Don’t forget...You can still get your picture made today or Monday for our new directory...See Dave Johnson for details.

Help Plan Our Future this Wednesday at 6:30 ...Soup at 6
 
Prayer Requests...

Continue praying for Nancy Dokken while she is having chemo treatments… Marjorie Dupey had a mini stroke, but is doing better. Keep her in your prayers as she still struggles with high blood pressure... Pray for Wayne Pearson, Teen’s son, as he deals with kidney dialysis treatments... Continue to keep Phoebe Hruska's health in your prayers. She has chosen not to have heart bypass surgery. She would like to have visitors... Ken Huseby is struggling with health issues... Mike Haas is recovering from knee surgery… Patty McMillan, Edna Miner’s cousin, is in the hospital very ill. Pray that the doctors will find out why she is so sick... Juanita Owen, Karen Cardwell’s sister, is recovering from a medical procedure to improve circulation in her legs... Betty Wilhoite is having some stomach problems... Pray for Lauren Nutt as she deals with depression.

Shepherd's Corner...

This Sunday, Michael has chosen to speak on the communion experience that we share with our Lord each Sunday. I want you to know that the Shepherds of this congregation feel that this is one of the most important reasons that we come together each Lord’s day. This is a time that we remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. As for each of us, how can we show our appreciation for that sacrifice? Maybe one way is to tell our friends, neighbors and family about Jesus. Have you reached out to anyone this week, if only in an expression of love and care? Remember, someone told you about Jesus, won’t you also share Jesus with someone? Have a fruitful week.

-Lamont for the Shepherds

LIFE GROUPS TO STUDY GOOD SHEPHERD NEXT WEEK– DON’T MISS IT
LIFE Groups to study what it means to follow the Good Shepherd on September 17th. If you are not currently part of a LIFE Group that would be a great time to visit one. See the LIFE Group maps in the lobby.
FAMILY NEWS  

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Teen Scene

Teens, why should you seek wisdom? So you can handle situations as they come up in your life. Wisdom, above all, is skill at living. It’s the ability to navigate your way through life. Solomon says in Proverbs 2:3-6 “If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

What an astonishing offer! I suppose the question really comes down to this: How much do you want wisdom? How desperately do you desire it? The Bible assures us that if you truly seek it, and look for it in the right places, that you will find it. My prayer for you today, and everyday, is that you will desire His wisdom with all of your heart!  -Scott

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
Where God’s Mercy Flows

 

     
 

A simple smile and JOIN in!

  
   
     
 

How do YOU know it is September? Is it the smell of the crisp morning air? Is it seeing a few leaves fall? Possibly, it is a lighter pocketbook after visiting school supply stores! At this point, for me, it is seeing the SMILES of many returning, as well as, new students. For the past few mornings I have witnessed boys and girls excited about the new day unaware of what might be in store. The smile is contagious. As one student smiles and giggles walking along with mom, another runs to join them returning the pleasant gesture. Mom, as I might expect, smiles and turns to me with my first question for the morning.

"May I attend Chapel with my child today?" I reminded her that parents are always welcome to join us in Chapel as we start each day. On this particular day we discussed how important it is to place everything in God's hands. We sang about the "Joy of the Lord" and how important each individual student is to God. As I surveyed the audience, I noticed many, many encouraging faces. Smiles! As we should know, a smile can bring comfort to an anxious child. It can draw comfort to a nervous confrontation, and it can excite and energize a person in need. Proverbs 16:20 talks about how blessed we are trusting in the Lord. Also, Eph 4:32 reiterates "Be kind one to another, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you." What a great way for the Church to start the new year! And, by that I mean school year! There are so many exciting, enjoyable ways to help in the Church and the school as well. Ask and it shall be "revealed" to you, we might say. We, as a Church, want to re-charge our mission for Christian education whether it is a Sunday morning class, Bible Hour, the Christian School, or Wednesday attendance. Let's get excited and become MORE involved. If we smile more, we just may be more encouraged to participate.

- Dan Dupey, Administrator

  
     
  Serving Next Week

Song Leader: Martin White
Offering: Ron Dupey
Scripture: Charles Buchanan
Serving Lord’s Supper:
Andrew Marchese
Dewaine Rude
Jack Cutler
Adam Rouse
Chris Dehlbom
Ushers: Mike Haas
Bob Evans
Jack Pierce
Greeters: Dan & Teri Dupey
Nursery: Kimberly Howard
Helper: Jenae Howard

Calendar of Events

Sept. 11 - Olan Mills Photo Directory Pictures

Sept. 12 - 6:30 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast at JB’s

Sept. 12 - 10:30 a.m.
Sew In Love Bible Study & Potluck

Sept. 13 - 6:00 - Soup’s On - 6:30 p.m. Bible Class / Planning Session

Sept. 22 - 5:00 p.m.
Ladies Craft Night

Sept. 23 - Men’s Night Out


We're Growing Together in the Lord...
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WEEKLY BULLETIN

 Elder Selection Process for the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ Begins Next Sunday

  1. September 17th and 24th teaching on Elders takes place.

  2. Administrative Committee Announced on Sept 17th and 24th (Mike Swaim, Chair).

  3. Nominations open during worship assembly on September 24th.

  4. Nominations closed October 1st

  5. Everyone who gets over 25 nominations will be asked if they believe that they have the qualities of an elder and if they wish to be placed before the congregation.

  6. All willing nominees will be placed before congregation on October 8th.

  7. The congregation will have until October 15th to produce in writing (and signed) any spiritual objection to any person standing for elder.

  8. The Administrative Committee will get any objector and the concerned nominee together to work out their differences. Only if the two cannot agree, will it be resolved by the current elders as the final arbitrators for any objections.

  9. On October 22nd those still wishing to serve as an elder for the Dalton Gardens congregation will be announced. On that Sunday, everyone present will indicate their willingness to follow each person set before them by completing a signed questionnaire during the worship assembly. Only those receiving 75% or higher support of those members present will become elders of the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ until the fall of 2008.
 

Meeting Times:

  

New Members:

Ian, Jamie, Brittany, Joel and Luke Bradshaw
24895 E. Canyon Road—Cataldo, ID 83813

Classes: Sun 9 am
Worship  10:15 am
Wed 6:30
LIFE Groups meet
throughout the week

 
   
Find a LIFE Group and Find a Better Life:

Bob Brown/Ralph Crump Thurs/PF, 7 pm 773-9651

Warren Brown Sun/HL, 5:30 772-9556

David Bruner/Larry Slate Sun/Cd’A, 5:30 667-2943

Robert Clark Sun/HL, 5:30 762-0259

L. Petersen Sun/PF, 5:30 777-4309

Ivan Archer Wed/DG, 10:00 773-9175

Arrty Rude/Rick Blanchard Tue/HL, 6:30 755-6409

Don Rude Sun/DG, 5:30 772-5532

Andrew Marchese/Larry Grow Sun/DG, 5:30 664-3522

Mike Swaim Sun/HL, 5:00 772-4341

Paul Swaim/College Age Sun/Cd'A; 5:30 964-0126

Michael & Carmen Lewis  Sun/5:00 Cd'A (Starting Oct.1) 664-3000

Sew In Love B. Study Tues/DG, 10:30 762-4485

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