Weekly Bulletin - December 3, 2006

Good morning
Church Family...

Please Pray for
...Ministry Leaders
We need them...

Inside:

Sermon Outline

New Adult Bible Classes begin today

“How We Got the Bible” class continues on Wednesday Night

Do you EXCEL? If so... Children’s Ministry needs you.

Check Holiday Fellowships Coming

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.

Worship - December 3, 2006

Welcome and Call to Worship
Hallelujah Praise Jehovah Heavenly Sunlight
Our God He Is Alive (standing)
Prayer
Offering Thought
Offering
God Is the Fountain Whence (sung during collection)
I Come to the Garden Alone
Communion Thought
Lord’s Supper

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14
Joy to the World (Standing dismiss children)
WHY JESUS CAME—Lesson One: “To Fulfill Scripture”
Invitation Song: Just As I Am (Standing – Vs. 1 and 4)
Shepherds Comments and Prayer

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

Thank You for your consideration.

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Family News...

Help Needed With Children's Education
This is for the folks who just don't like to teach but still want to help with our children's education program. Alyssa is looking for someone to head up the Rewards Store and keeping track of the rewards points. It is really very easy and only once a quarter. (not a huge time commitment) The only thing is you need to be able to use Excel on the computer. Call Alyssa for more info. if interested

Mark your Calendars for a Boomers Christmas Party on December 9th, at Keith & Carole Fredrikson’s home. Times: 2 to 6, with dinner at 5. Bring a white elephant gift—Sign up on kiosk.

CCS would like to invite you to attend the play, “A Christmas Carol”, put on by the Hampstead Stage Company on Tuesday, December 12th, at 1:30 p.m. here at the building. Cost is FREE. For more information call Carrie in the school office 772-7118.

Cookie Swap...Dec 9th...11 to 2...Kitchen

The ornaments are out! This week you will find a Christmas tree in the church foyer with paper ornaments that contain the Christmas Wishes from children in or close to our congregation. We hope you have fun picking out an ornament. Any gifts can be returned to the church office, unwrapped. And if you don't have time for shopping, we'd be happy to do it for you! Please give any donations to Kim in the church office. Questions? Please call Kristine at 691-3718. Merry Christmas!

Senior Saints Christmas Potluck will be on Saturday, December 16, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Keith & Carole Fredrikson’s home. Dinner will be served around 3:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish to share and a “White Elephant” (recycled) wrapped gift for exchange. Car pooling will be available. A sign up sheet is available on the kiosk.

Cd’A Christian School Presents “The Channel 7 Evening News”, a musical report of the birth of Jesus on Tuesday, December 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the small auditorium

Please Check Your Church Mailbox for Info

Prayer Requests...

Continue praying for Nancy Dokken while she is having chemo treatment... Diane Rude is recovering from surgery for breast cancer... Virginia Filbeck is recovering from back surgery... Pray for Doran Linder and Phoebe Hruska's great grandson, Brent, as they serve in Iraq... Continue to pray for George Schwebach, LeeAnn Freshour’s father, as he continues cancer treatment... Jim Almond and Ken Huseby are struggling with health issues... Glenda Bonnaiucci, Jo Allen’s sister, is scheduled for a mastectomy... Dody Koski, a friend of Karmen Rouse, is recovering from surgery for breast cancer... Randy Wakefield asks prayers for his brother and his family as this holiday season will be hard for them due to the loss of their son a year ago... Jan Almond’s brother-in-law, George Kane, passed away on Thanksgiving day. Remember to keep Jan and her family in your prayers during this time of loss.

Shepherd's Corner...

Near the end of the year many business organizations take an annual inventory. Are you living like the salt of the earth? Matt. 5:13 To what extent are you the light of the world? Matt. 5:14 What kind of a child of God (John 1:12) are you? Are you truly Christ’s friend and ambassador? See John 15:15. To what extent is your love for Christ being expressed in your life by keeping his commandments?
We are chosen and appointed by Christ to bear fruit for his glory. How much are you bearing for Christ in your life? See John 15:1-5. In a spiritual inventory ask yourself, are you a real genuine Christian by daily seeking first the kingdom of Christ? See John 15:1-5. To what extent? You are a temple - a dwelling place of God. His Spirit and His life dwell in you. How are you using your body as a living sacrifice? See Romans 12:1-2. We want only the best for you!

-Ralph Crump for the Shepherds

Want to Lead a Ministry? Now is the time to Volunteer.
Inquire at your nearest Deacon for the Opportunities.

FAMILY NEWS

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Teen Scene...

Teens, This past week I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about all the things in my life that I am thankful for. The list is pretty long. God has blessed me with a multitude of things but one that outshines almost all the others is how he has blessed me to work with all of you. I don't say it often enough but you guys really light up my life. I know that scripture tells us that our reward is in heaven but I get so many rewards and pleasures from the relationships that we share. Every smile, every hug are a blessing from God that bring light into my life. If that isn't a reward I don't know what is! But I don't want to be greedy, You guys need to share those gestures of love with the world. There are so many people around you that have no one to love them. God blessed you with the gift of love, share it with someone! -Scott

New Adult Bible Classes Begin Today

Large Auditorium
“Kings and The Chronicles”
Arrty Rude

Small Auditorium
“The first 300 years of Church Writings”
Larry Slate


	*JOY.....JOY....JOY! Dan DuPey*
	*JOY.....JOY....JOY! Dan DuPey*

	What "really" is JOY? When you hear that word, what comes to your mind? Is it having success with a goal that you set? Is it having "extra" money at the end of the month? Is it having a "good" meal, whatever that might be for you? True JOY is much more than delightful statements that we have contemplated or succeeded in. It truly is imperative that we forge this definition to the front of our thinking and actions of each day. Why? By realizing what JOY truly is motivates us. It will encourage us when we are discouraged. It will lift us up when we are down. It will motivate us to press on to the goal that we have in Christ. It will help us share! This true definition, JOY="knowing the HOPE that we have in Christ. eternal Life!" This is refreshing and should keep us on the narrow path! A path that God has set for us! However, we do fall. We do experience trials. We DO have tribulations. James said, "Consider it pure JOY whenever you face trials.....because this test of our faith develops perseverance." We have recently finished a great class on "Joy" from the perspective of James and Peter. Paul has given us many examples of this in Philippians as well….God does place many scenarios of JOY in our lives for us to enjoy! The smile of a baby...The school child that gives you a hug….The simple words we hear: "Thank-you and ""Please"….Encouraging words from the brethren….A struggling child showing success at school. The smile of Christian Love….Being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry can change many scenarios from negative to POSITIVE... Prayer...imperative: Be an example of JOY so others might see! Remember, be joyous as we have a special place that has been prepared for us. Thank you for your participation in our 2006 Craft Fair! Albertson Cards available! *WANTED: All your aluminum cans, old copper, radiators, old cell phones, Brass (yellow or red)

Serving Next Week

Song Leader: Mark Borsheim
Opening Prayer:
Howard Rude, Jr.
Scripture: Chris Dehlbom
Offering: Don Flanagan
Communion Thoughts:
Dave Johnson
Serving Lord’s Supper:
Caleb Morris
Connor Morris
Josh Nelson
Adam Rouse
Ushers:
Mike Haas
Bob Evans
Howard Rude, Sr.
Greeters:
Ivan & Sally Archer
Nursery: Patty Welter
Helper: Brandi Welter

Calendar of Events

Dec. 5 - 6:30 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast at JB’s

Dec. 9 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Great American Cookie Swap

Dec. 9 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Boomers Fellowship

Dec. 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Play - “A Christmas Carol”

Dec. 15 - 6:30 p.m.
Teens Christmas Party!

Dec. 16 - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Saints Christmas Party

Dec. 19 - 7:00 p.m.
CCS Musical Performance

We're Growing Together in the Lord...

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This Wednesday

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

This week's class 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:

Congratulations!
Gerry Ross
On your Baptism…
PRAISE GOD

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		December 3, 2006
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