Weekly Bulletin - November 5, 2006

Good morning
Church Family...

Please Pray for Our
...Participation

Inside:

New Ministry Structure Coming.

Lifeline of Hope collection today

Big finish for Wednesday Soup this Week

Read Elder’s Statement on new ministry structure

A Comment about Change... see inside

“How We Got the Bible” class coming soon

We're On the Grow...

And We Love Guests...

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.

LIFE-LINE OF HOPE… Give Today

Our Opportunity to Help Homeless Children

10 M children die of treatable diseases each year in the world.
150 Million orphans in the world
LLH helps about 20,000 orphans each year.
Only $120 per year to care for a child in LLH Orphanage.

Please Silence your Cell Phones and Pagers
During Bible Class and Worship.

Thank You for your consideration.

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Family News...

LIBRARY NEWS! I’m so excited about all the new books I received in the library this last week. We have some very generous members. In fiction, we have new books by various authors, as well as Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs. Also donated was Josh McDowell’s, The One Year book of Family Devotions: daily devotional for passing biblical values to the next generation. All these books are being labeled and catalogued in the next few weeks. I will have them on display in our lobby soon! Please check out the two new books on display in the lobby now!

Material Needed
The CCS 3rd & 4th grade class needs some materials for their craft fair booth. Fabric scraps, assorted beads and buttons, batting scraps, wired ribbon, metal spoons, 18 gauge wire, and someone who could help us with soldering. Please contact Kathy Taylor if you are able to help.

Ladies Craft Night!
Bring your craft projects and join the fun! On Friday, November 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to ??? in the teen center. 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. There will be craft BINGO, snacks, fellowship and lots of fun! All are welcome, so bring a friend!

Men’s Night Out on Friday, November 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the house of George Wuest. Lots of fun, no one will leave hungry. Call 772-6247 - Ask for George.

Mommy & Me Bible Study/Playgroup
Ever feel like you never really get to listen to a sermon or a Bible study because of your pew-full of wiggly kids? Come join us on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the home of Michelle Kish for a fun and friendly Bible study and playgroup. Bring your Bible and a toy for sharing. Call 772-7384 for driving directions or any questions. All moms are welcome!!!

Opportunity to Contribute to Life-Line of Hope Today in Lobby

2 SESSIONS REMAIN...
Plan Our Future this Wednesday at 6:30 - Soup at 5:45

Southwestern Chili... Or Hog Dogs... Or Chili Dogs...
BIG FINISH... 5:45 THIS WEDNESDAY

Prayer Requests...

Continue praying for Nancy Dokken while she is having chemo treatment... Pray for Betty Evans as she continues physical therapy... Pray for healing for Pat Irmer... Jan Almond has swelling in the rotator cuff of her left shoulder... Virginia Filbeck is recovering from back surgery at Ivy Court... Pray for Jerry Welch as he has his last cancer treatment this week... Pray for Doran Linder as he is serving in Iraq... Pray for Ivan & Sally Archer as they are in Africa... Angela Korver, a friend of Myrtle McIntire’s, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer... Keep Tim & Alyssa Frahm in your prayers as they proceed with the adoption of Chayana... Fred Bonney is recovering from back surgery... Teen Pearson is having health issues... George Schwebach, LeeAnn Freshour’s father, has been diagnosed with lymphoma... Mary Petersen is having health issues and is awaiting tests... Pray for Kelsy Nirk’s health and pregnancy... Pray for all those who are sick with colds and bronchitis.

Shepherd's Corner...

There are Changes... And Then There are Not
Lately we have undergone several changes; a new preacher, new elders, and new deacons and ministry leaders being selected to list a few. When you read through the Bible you will also find several changes. From the Old Testament through the New Testament there have been different preachers and teachers, but one thing did not change. God does not change (Mal 3:6). He always wants us to draw near to Him (Heb 10:22). As we undergo changes in this life we need to always focus upon Him, and to look at how we may glorify Him. -David Bruner for the Shepherds

FAMILY NEWS

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Teen Scene...

This morning as you read this, the teens are wrapping up an exciting weekend that we call "Come Before Winter". We are in St Maries for this annual retreat. A special thanks to Ruby Rude and to Don and Betty Rude for allowing us to use their cabins again. The theme for this year's retreat has been "Standing Strong, Hanging On.” We have spent many hours studying the life of Joseph and discussing how our faith needs to be strong like his. The teens have looked inward at some tough situations in their lives and shared with each other how they have grown stronger through these tough times. I would ask all of you at Dalton Gardens to pray for our safe return this afternoon and also for the teens as they strive to live the life of a strong Christian. We love all of you! -Scott

Note From Our Elders

We are just weeks away from a new ministry structure at Dalton Gardens. That structure will include several ministry teams, each team consisting of several ministries along a common theme. Each team will be led by Team Captains (mostly Deacons). When in place, the Team Captains will select the leaders of each ministry on their team in consultation with the elders. For now, all current ministry leaders should continue doing what they are doing presently. However, all ministry leaders should know their term of current service will conclude shortly. Some will be asked to continue in their present roles by Team Captains. Others will be asked to serve other ministries. Some new people will be asked to serve as Ministry Leaders. Please pray for Dalton Gardens as we prepare for a new era of ministry together. Thank you.


	CCS Corner: Thanks for the Support
	CCS Corner: Thanks for the Support

	School has been in session just over 2 months and I have been greatly encouraged by the support of our student body's parents and of the church in general. We had a stellar turn out for our bookfair and raised about $900 worth of books and educational materials. This is fantastic as the book fairs are the only way we expand our school and classroom libraries and the Reading Counts! program. Our next big event is the craft fair. This will be our 11th year and I have enjoyed each one. We are looking for folks to have their own booths, to provide baked goods for the PTO Bake Booth (always a very busy booth!), and for people willing to donate time and effort in preparation and clean up. We also need lots of people to come to the fair and shop so mark your calendars and bring your friends! Please check the kiosk for areas where you can help. Our 3rd & 4th grade class is going to be very busy over the next month. We will be going on a field trip to Petco as a culminating activity for our literature unit on The Mouse and the Motorcycle. We are also preparing for our own booth at the craft fair. We will be making various projects to earn money for items for our classroom and to help support the orphanage in Komsomolsk through Lifeline of Hope. You can help by donating materials for our projects and by shopping at our booth the day of the fair. Thank you for your encouragement and daily prayers for the school, students, staff and parents. - Kathy Taylor

We're Growing Together in the Lord...

Serving Next Week

Song Leader: Dan Sims
Opening Prayer:
Andrew Marchese
Scripture: Jeff Nirk
Offering: Bob Evans
Communion Thoughts:
Larry Slate
Serving Lord’s Supper:
Doug Gwin
Ian Nelson
Kent Rude
Howard Rude, Sr.
Ushers:
Mike Haas
Bob Evans
Howard Rude, Sr.
Greeters:
Rick & Janet Blanchard
Nursery: Tabitha Cutler

Calendar of Events

Nov. 7 - 6:30 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast at JB’s

Nov. 8 - 5:45 - Soup’s On - 6:30 p.m. Bible Class / Planning Session

Nov. 10 - 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Night Out

Nov. 17 - 5:00 p.m.
Ladies Craft Night

Nov. 19 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
CCS Festival of Giving

Dec. 2 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CCS Craft Fair

Dec. 2 - 7:00 p.m.
Tweeners Christmas Party

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Coming November 29th

“How We Got the Bible”
By Michael Lewis
6:30 pm

A three week class that will help you understand how the Bible we have today came to be.

Elders:	Senior Minister:
David Bruner 667-2943	Michael Lewis 772-0541, 664-3000
Ralph Crump 773-6945
Dan Dupey 664-7008	Youth Minister:
Larry Grow 664-3522	Scott Rouse 772-0541
Lamont Petersen 777-4309
Don Rude 772-5532	Educational Minister:
Larry Slate 664-6937	Mike Swaim 772-4341

Deacons:	Secretary:
Warren Brown 772-9556	Kimberly Howard
Tim Frahm 665-5851
John Simpson 687-5822	Custodian:
Paul Swaim 964-0126	Sandra Welch
Steve Taylor 772-2265
George Wuest 772-6247

Meeting Times:

VISITATION TEAM

CHECK THE VISITOR TRAY
AS YOU LEAVE THE
BUILDING—MAKE A VISIT TODAY

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, 7:00 773-9651
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/HL, 5:30 762-0259
Lamont Petersen Sun./PF, 5:30 777-4309
A. Rude/ R. 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 / Ian and Jamie Bradshaw Sun./ Cd’A, 5:30 664-3000
Betty Williams (Sew in Love Bible Study) Tues./DG, 10:30 am 762-4485

DALTON GARDENS CHURCH OF CHRIST
DALTON GARDENS CHURCH OF CHRIST		November 5, 2006
		Volume I Issue 46
	6439 N.4th -- Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 208-772-0541	Volume I Issue 46