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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Birthday party, potluck planned at First Baptist

The American Baptist Women’s Ministries holds its annual ABWM Sunday and all-church birthday party at 10:45 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Coeur d’Alene. The women of the church are in charge of the morning service, and will reflect on women’s roles in Christianity. They will study Mary and Martha and the choices that Christ gave them to follow his discipleship.

The birthday party/potluck will begin at 12:15 p.m., along with a talent show by members of the church.

On Feb. 6 the men of the church are again responsible for organization of the annual Sweetheart Banquet. They will choose one of the ladies of the church to be First Baptist Church’s Sweetheart of 2005. Tickets are now on sale at $7.50 per person and are available at the church, at Fifth and Wallace. For more information, call the church at 667-5429.

Fat Friday celebration

Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St., celebrates Fat Friday Feb. 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m., complete with hijinks, music, comedy and food. There will be contests for the best masks and best dessert. Bring desserts to the church by 5 p.m. for judging. Entry fee is $1 per entry per contest.

The Rev. Marilyn Muehlbach will lead the Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

For more information on Unity Church, call 664-1125.