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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

New pastor joins New Beginnings

Jim Ashurst is the new pastor at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 16138 N. Westwood in Rathdrum. Jim and his wife Cheryl came from Northport, Wash., where he was pastor at Northport First Baptist Church.

Since he has been on board, the congregation sent 12 members to Eagle Springs Baptist Church in New Mexico to deliver two tons of blankets and clothes to the needy.

Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. with worship at 11. Bible study and prayer is at the Ashurst home Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call Ashurst at 687-1044.

Fall worship schedule

Beginning Sept. 5, Faith Presbyterian Church and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 9485 Maple St. in Hayden, will begin their new fall worship times.

Faith Presbyterian will worship at 8:45 a.m., and St. Mark’s Lutheran will hold its service at 10:45. Adult education and Sunday school for preschool through high school is at 9:55 a.m.

After each service there is a fellowship hour, and also during the education hour. For more information, call 772-5251 or 772-2372.

Change in service

Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, will have only one service on Sept. 5, at 9:30 a.m. Beginning Sept. 12 they will go to the fall schedule of worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school will begin again on Sept. 12 at 9:45 a.m.

The church’s new associate pastor, David Kappus will be installed at 4 p.m. that afternoon with a potluck to follow. Kappus, his wife, Theresa, and their son join Lutheran Church of the Master from Reardan, Wash. For more information, call the church at 765-1002.

Bible study begins

Joyful Life Bible study for women will begin Tuesday Sept. 14 at North Country Chapel, 2281 W. Seltice Way in Post Falls, from 9 to 11:45 a.m.

The study includes women from many churches and any woman interested in learning more about the Bible is invited to attend. This year the emphasis will be “Learning to Walk with God through the Lives of Bible Women.”

It includes an independent study, small group discussions, lecture and a brief social time. Classes are provided for pre-schoolers and home-schooled children.

There is no fee, but a free-will offering will be accepted to cover cost of materials.

Pre-register by calling Miriam at 666-8846 or Anna Pemberton at (509) 927-6780.