Religion notebook

“ RLM Men’s Breakfast – today, 8:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Bob Thomas at 772-7872.

“Friendship Holiday Bazaar – today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at North Idaho Christian School, corner of Highway 95 and Miles Ave., Hayden Lake; 772-7546.

“St. Thomas Holiday Bazaar – today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church, 406 N. 10th St., Coeur d’Alene; featuring music, crafts, gifts, food; 667-7367.

“”We Are All Ministers,” presentation by Diana Serquina – North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church hosts the event Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 15th Street and Wallace Avenue; 667-7507.

“Family Advent Event – Sunday, 5 p.m. in Schmidt Hall at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road. Kids and families can make gift tags, cards and envelopes for the holiday season; pizza is provided and each family is asked to bring goodies to share; 765-1002.

“Advent Workshop at Faith Presbyterian Church – Sunday, 4-7 p.m. at the church, 9485 Maple Ave., Hayden; includes crafts, caroling and food; 772-5251.

“Youth Christmas Party at Lutheran Church of the Master – for fourth grade or older, Friday, 6-10 p.m. at the church, 4800 Ramsey Road; bring a white elephant gift for swap; includes ham dinner and the trimmings; 765-1002.

“Christmas Advent Season Services at CUMC – special advent music and messages during the December Sunday worship times at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at 6 and 11 p.m.; Christmas morning service at 10 a.m.; Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., 765-8800.

“Kid Community – Sundays, 8:30 a.m.; Kid Community Fun and Games at 9:30 at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; also playgroup Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church; 765-8800.

“Adult Study Classes – Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; study from the Max Lucado series, “Homes of Honor, Life Lessons”; also offered on Mondays, 6-8 p.m. is the 26-week study course, “Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God”; brown bag study group also meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church library; 765-8800.

“Striders Exercise Group – meets Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; $1 donation per class; 765-8800.

“Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

“Tuesday Bible Studies – Beth Moore Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m., child care for pre-schoolers provided, 772-0958; Book of Philippians study, 6:30 p.m., Diane at 667-2061; His Place Evangelical Free Church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls.

“Wednesday Night Break-Outs and Prayer times – Wednesdays, in-the-spirit prayer time, 7 a.m., and all-church prayer gathering, 7 p.m., family break-out sessions begin with dinner at 6 p.m., worship at 7; activities include computer labs, crafts, sports and teen youth groups at Community United Methodist, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

“Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Michelle 765-8800.

“Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Living Word Presbyterian Church in Athol, 28177 N. Clagstone Road. Information: 683-1638.

“Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at Hayden Bible Church, Information: 772-2511.

“Depression Support Group – meets Thursday 6:30 p.m. in the chapel at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; facilitated by nationally certified leader, newcomers welcome; 762-2541.

“Prayers and Quilts Group – meets Thursday 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

“Mothers of Preschoolers Coeur d’Alene – meets Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d’Alene; call 666-6027.

“Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets Dec. 15 9:30-11:30 a.m.; for information, call Rachelle at 777-8412; evening group meets Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for information, call Kelly at 773-2377.

“RLM Women’s Ministries – Women of the Word study Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at RLM2, upper room, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; call Linda at 640-1151. Also offering women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, call Patrice at 772-9112; Prism lifestyle change, call Claire at 687-2150; and Fresh Start weight loss support, call Doug or Diane at 640-1663.

“Christian Education Classes – Sundays at 9:45 a.m. for ages 3-adult at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Upcoming

“Deck the Halls Advent Weekends at Camp Lutherhaven – Enjoy the holiday season next Friday-Dec. 11 at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene; event includes wreath-making and wooden toys, baking, caroling, and Sunday worship service and brunch; registration fees $75/$85 per adult or teen, $55/$65 per youth ages 4-12 or $290/$340 for immediate family, includes four meals and two nights. Call for details, 667-3459.

“Ceremony of Remembrance Memorial Event – Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road; place an ornament on a Christmas tree in remembrance of a friend or loved one who has passed on; complimentary lunch provided; for more information, contact Julie at 676-0632.

“First Night at Shoshone Camp – “A Northwoods New Years Eve, ” register now for this event on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1; spend New Year’s eve at Shoshone Camp on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River; registration is $43/$53 per adult or teen, $30/$40 per child ages 4-12, includes lodging, two meals and snacks; for details, call 667-3459.