Religion notebook

“Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Market – today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St.; featuring home décor, hand-loomed textiles, toys, nativities, musical instruments and jewelry; all proceeds will help artisans in 32 countries receive a fair price for their trade items; for information, call Marjie at 664-7973.

“Marketplace of Fair Trade Crafts and Advent Festival – Sunday, noon-2 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave.; gifts range in price from $4-$60; featuring kids craft gift-making session, holiday music and food; 667-8446.

“”A Shepherd’s Story” Musical – Sunday, at 8:30 and 11 a.m. based on Luke 2:1-20 and presented by the Children’s Ministry at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

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

“Poverty Presentation by Bart Haggin – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Harding Family Center, 15th Street and Wallace Avenue; sponsored by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; 667-7507.

“Senior Potluck Social at Community United Methodist Church – Tuesday, at noon at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes main dish, and Christmas music and singalong; 765-8800.

“Kid Community – Sundays 8:30 a.m. and kid community fun and games at 9:30 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; also play group 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 11:30-1 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; and book of Philippians study, 6:30 p.m., call Diane at 667-2061; at 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, 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 Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m., for information call Rachelle at 777-8412; and evening group meets Monday 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; contact Linda at 640-1151. Also offering women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, Patrice at 772-9112; and prism lifestyle change, Claire at 687-2150, and Fresh Start weight loss support, 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

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

“Men’s Breakfast – next Saturday, 7:30 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene International House of Pancakes on Fourth Street; breakfast ordered from the menu, men of all ages welcome; 765-8800.

“First Night at Shoshone Camp “A Northwoods New Year’s 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.