Coeur D’Alene Bible Hosts Dinner Theater

Sat., Oct. 21, 2000

Compiled By Jeannie E. Nordstrom

Chet Bitterman, his wife and family were in Bogota, Columbia, in 1981 as Wycliffe Missionaries. On Jan. 19 of that year Chet was taken from his family by gunpoint by people believed to be a part of the Columbian terrorist organization, M-19. An ultimatum was given a few days later: All Wycliffe Bible Translators were to leave Columbia immediately or Chet would be killed.

Bitterman’s wife, Brenda, and the Wycliffe staff faced a terrible decision. If they left the country, Chet’s life might be spared, but by leaving they would give the guerillas a powerful stronghold which would set a precedent for terrorist kidnappings worldwide.

Bitterman’s story “Martyred” is being told in this country and Canada in the form of a dinner theater, presented by Wycliffe. Coeur d’Alene Bible Church will host the theater at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and at noon Nov. 4.

The play is not suitable for youth under 13 years old. A nursery will be provided for children 3 and under. Reservations are suggested, call 664-4883.

In other church news

Pastor P. Brian Noble was officially installed as the senior pastor at Falls Christian Assembly Church last Sunday by Pastor Tom Ridout, from the Northwest District Assembly of God.

Pastor Noble is replacing Pastor Dale Smith, who resigned in February. The church accepted Noble in August and he began his service in September.

Noble was raised in Grandview, Wash., in the Yakima Valley, and moved from Deer Park, where he was an associate pastor for three years.

“God’s word is the standard we need to go by. I felt God had called me to this church,” Noble said. “It’s a family ministry looking to help people who are seeking God.”

As part of his new position, he serves as spiritual overseer at Falls Christian Academy, an outreach of the church.

He and his wife of three years, Tanya, have a 1-year old son named Isaiah.

Coeur d’Alene Bible Church holds four special baptism services a year. The next is scheduled for Oct. 29.

Anyone who would like to know more about baptism, or is considering being baptized, may pick up an informational packet at the welcome desk and register for the two classes involved.

Ten people have already signed up for the full immersion service which will be held at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Participants will testify about why they have decided to devote their lives to Christ.

For more information, call CBC at 664-4883.

Christ the King Lutheran Church will have a Family Fun Night as an alternative to Halloween.

Last year about 200 children and parents came to participate in activies such as the bean bag throw, fishing booth, ball toss, bear climb, cake walk and face painting. Children are welcome to attend in costume. There also will be a “smoke house” set up to teach children fire safety. Entrance and game tickets are 25 cents. Proceeds up to $800 will be matched by Aid Association for Lutherans. The money will be donated to Children’s Village.

The annual event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church’s gym, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

This sidebar appeared with the story: GERMAN SUPPER At Shepherd

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will offer an authentic German supper from 5 to 7 p.m. today during its Octoberfest celebration. Cabbage rolls, German sausage, pork ribs, German potato salad and Kuchen (pastry with fruit) will be served. Cost for adults is $6, children 10 years old and younger may eat for $4.

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