Poor Man’S Meal

Sat., Oct. 16, 1999

Compiled By Nina Culver

Everyone is invited to say goodbye to the old House of Charity and help raise money to shelter the homeless this winter at the annual Poor Man’s Meal at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24. Bishop William Skylstad will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new House of Charity on the corner of Pacific and Division. Skylstad will then welcome guests at the current House of Charity, 9 W. Main. The noon meal will be served after a short liturgical service.

The new facility is expected to open next summer and have double the capacity.

As always, proceeds from the simple meal will help provide shelter for homeless men during the coming winter. Last year’s event raised $26,000.

The cost is $10. To reserve a ticket, call Catholic Charities at 358-4250.

Marriage check

If you want to strengthen your marriage, check out the FamilyLife Conference at The Coeur d’Alene resort, Oct. 29-31. Sessions will focus on forgiveness, defining roles, conflict resolution and increasing commitment.

Cost: $90. Scholarships are available; reduced rates for pastors. Rooms may be reserved at a discounted rate by contacting the resort at (208) 765-4000. For registration information call 623-4828 or (800) FL-TODAY, or visit www.familylife.com.

Appreciate your pastor

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and a special interdenominational service and reception for Kootenai County pastors is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday at the North Idaho College’s Schuler Auditorium. Featured speaker is the Rev. Bruce Miles of New Life Community Church in Rathdrum, Idaho. All are invited to attend.

Jesus scholar

Dr. Marcus Borg, a noted Jesus scholar, will speak Oct. 25-27 for a special lecture series in Yakima. It’s sponsored by the Northwest Regional Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and hosted by Yakima’s Englewood Christian Church.

Borg, professor of religion and culture at Oregon State University, has written 10 books, including “Jesus: A New Vision,” “Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time,” “The God We Never Knew” and “The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions.”

Cost: $30-$55 for clergy and spouses. For registration information, call (206) 938-1008 or visit www.angelfire.com/wa2/turner.

Concerts

The Sharpes will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the St. Maries Assembly of God Church. The husband-and-wife duo has performed their blend of Southern and contemporary Gospel music for 14 years.

The church is at 23rd and Washington in St. Maries. (208) 245-3030 The Christian band “FFH” will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at New Life Community Church, 6100 W. Hayden in Rathdrum, Idaho. The group’s most recent album, “I Want to be Like You,” is selling rapidly.

Tickets, $9 in advance, may be purchased at New Life or area Christian bookstores. (208) 687-3606

Holiday arts/crafts

Today is the last day for the holiday arts and crafts fair by St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman. The annual event is at the Washington State University’s Beasley Coliseum. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Items include jewelry, pottery, jams, pillows, wall hangings, stuffed animals and seasonal decor. Proceeds from the sale will be distributed to local organizations. (509) 332-1742.

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