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Falls Christian Assembly welcomes new pastor

The Spokesman-Review

Pastor James Stephens recently began serving as the new senior pastor at Falls Christian Assembly in Post Falls.

James and his wife, Angi, have been in full-time ministry for 23 years and moved to the area from Kittitas, Wash., where they had served the congregation of New Life Assembly since 1995.

Pastor Stephens was ordained with the Northwest District Assembly of God in 1984. He has since served as youth leader, interim and senior pastor at Pleasant View Church in Post Falls, was a past Bible instructor at Falls Christian Academy in Post Falls, and later pastored at Columbia Heights Assembly in Hunters, Wash.

The couple has four daughters, Rachel and Leah, who are both married to ministers, Sarah, who will begin college in the fall, and Rebekah, a home-schooled freshman.

“Home-schoolers Used Curriculum Sale – today from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM 1 Building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; hosted by Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers; for information, call Anna at 772-3075 or go online at www.INCHhome.com.

“”A Holy Land Adventure” Vacation Bible School – deadline to register is Sunday for kids K-fifth grade for the session June 20-24 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Camp White in Post Falls; sponsored by Community Presbyterian Church and Calvary Lutheran Church; cost is $5 per child; call 773-2527 or 773-5321.

Sunday Worship at Camp Lutherhaven – Summer service offered Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at 3258 W. Lutherhaven Road; 667-3459.

Summer Youth “Hang Out” Days – youth ministry events Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m., meet at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; this week’s activities include golfing at Ponderosa Golf Course and a movie; cost is $10; call Michelle at 765-8800.

Real Life Ministries Meet, Eat and Skate Day

– Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Skate Park near Memorial Field downtown; hosted by Christ Driven Youth middle school ministry; lunch is $2; contact Thad DeBuhr at 777-7325, ext. 121.

“Calvary Lutheran Church – new Summer worship service time is 9 a.m. for the Stephen Ministry Congregation at 1011 N. Compton St. in Post Falls; registration has also begun for Calvary Pre-school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. for 3- to 5-year-olds; call 773-5321.

Community United Methodist Church Summer Kids’ Program – Kids’ Community Sunday program for kids pre-K through fifth grade begins Sunday 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; the program “Camp IWILLIGOWAY” stands for “I will live God’s way” and includes new lessons, crafts, music, stories and games; 765-8800.

“”Making a Marriage Work” – class offered Sundays through July 10, 9:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM 1, Room 7; contact Charlie at 777-7325, ext. 109.

“Community United Methodist Church Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church at 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes field trips, park play time, crafts, parent education classes; call 765-8800.

Scrapbooking Session – Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM2, upstairs Choir Room; contact Jann at 664-6362.

“Prayers and Quilts Group – meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Ann at 665-2023 or Myrna at 773-5579.

“Overcoming Depression Six-week study offered Sundays through July 10 at 11:15 a.m. at RLM 1, Classroom 7, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Weekly morning and evening prayer classes – Wednesdays at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Information, 765-8800.

“Celebrate Recovery classes – at Real Life Ministries Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and step-study Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the RLM 1 Building. Weekly Women’s Step Study Wednesday’s from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in RLM1. Information: 777-7325, ext. 107.

“Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Midge Kristin at 664-5535, or Sue Ruyf at 667-5478.

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

Men’s Bible Study – “Book of Judges” Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1; contact Dan at 777-7325, Ext. 111.

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

Ephesians Adult Bible study – Sundays, 6 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM2, Upper Room, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls.

“Women of the Word – study Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at RLM2, Upper Room. Contact Linda at 640-1151.

Upcoming

“”Ramblin’ Road Trip” Vacation Bible School at Athol Baptist Church June 20-24 from 6-9 p.m. at the church, 29150 N. Highway 95; for kids age 4 through the completion of eighth grade; call 683-2802 or 683-9333.

“”Serengeti Trek” Vacation Bible School at St. Pius X Catholic Church – June 20-24 for ages 4 years through fourth grade from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 625 E. Haycraft; Information, 765-5504.

“Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square – performs June 21 at 8 p.m. at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena; it has been 30 years since the choir has been in Spokane and the performance is one stop on a nine-city tour of the Pacific Northwest; for tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT, or visit the Spokane Arena or go online at www.ticketswest.com.

Real Life Ministries Single Adult Ministries – will be attending a Spokane Indians baseball game on June 26 and a whitewater rafting trip will be July 9; contact Ron at 777-7325, ext. 180.

Super Sunday Barbecue and Concert – all day event July 3 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Road; $10 per person, ages six and under are free, camping fees $10 per tent site, $18 RV hook-up; registration recommended 21 days prior to event, call 667-3459.

“RLM Youth Ministry Summer Camps at Bear Paw Bible Camp – high school session runs June 26-July 1; middle school session is Aug. 19-23; and children’s session is Aug. 15-19. For prices and registration information, contact Ann Cone at Real Life Ministires, 777-7325, ext. 148.

Community United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School – “Kingdom of the Son” runs July 11-15 from 9 a.m.-noon for grades K-5 at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.