Local Methodist Church helps tsunami victims

The Community United Methodist Church in Coeur d’Alene recently contributed several thousand dollars to the United Methodist Committee on Relief which has contributed a total of $32.4 million so far to the South Asia Tsunami emergency fund for disaster victims. This is the largest combined amount ever received by UMCOR for disaster aid, with 100 percent of donations going to the effort.

Thousands of health kits, medicine boxes and school supply kits have also been donated to the cause. UMCOR administrative costs are covered by special offerings within the United Methodist Churches worldwide.

Due to the magnitude of the relief effort, it has been recognized as the first time that women have emerged in leadership roles within the group during disaster support of this kind.

The local CUMC Women provide fund-raiser support to the UMCOR relief fund as one of their major missions and members also serve as volunteers at the Sager Brown facility in New Orleans, where millions of items are stored and sorted to be sent worldwide. The local UMC Women also participate in the annual One Great Hour of Sharing, where special offerings are designated to support UMCOR administration so that 100 percent of donations go to relief efforts.

Events

•Community United Methodist Church Men’s Breakfast – today, 7:30 a.m. at International House of Pancakes on Fourth Street. This meeting is the first in a series of topics on summer outdoor activities, including boating and fly fishing. Men and boys of all ages are welcome. Contact Pastor Bill at 765-8800.

•Fourth Annual Kootenai County Charity Golf Scramble – today, 1 p.m. at Highlands Golf Course, Post Falls. Sponsored by Real Life Ministries to benefit local people in need. Cost is $50 per person and includes, golf, cart, prizes and meal. To participate or sponsor a hole, contact Brandon Quigley, 665-4905.

•Senior Social – Tuesday, at noon in the Fellowship Hall at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Contact Marilyn McNally, 664-5576.

•Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive in Coeur d’Alene; featuring The Famous Yodeler, Rod Erickson, The Parks, The Kleins, and June and Juanita and Friends; free admission and refreshments; 765-8580.

•In Concert – Delirious with guest Sarah Kelly, Thursday , at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries Pavilion, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Ticket information available online at www.ctixnow.com or call (509) 951-6151.

•Christian Women’s Book Review Club – meets today at 9 a.m. at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, 2310 N. Fourth St. Contact Debbie at 664-6875 or 777-7325, Ext. 140.

•Grief Share Class – healing is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM 1, Boise Bible College wing. Information: 765-4788.

•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 – A safe place to learn from someone who has been there. Study offered Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the modular classroom, or Fridays at 9 a.m. at RLM 1 Building, Classroom 10, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Contact Christy at 765-3757.

•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 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 Bill at 777-7325, ext. 178.

•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

• “Rewired” Women’s Ministry – fellowship gathering next Saturday, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM 1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; come together for drama, worship, connection, encouragement and refreshments; for child care, call Jolene at 777-7325, ext. 137.

•Third Annual PFCA Eagles Boys Basketball Camp – registration deadline is June 7 for the camp to be held June 20-24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for boys in grades 3-10 at Post Falls Christian Academy, 1687 E. Horsehaven Ave. Cost is $75 and includes a T-shirt, drinks and snacks. Kids should bring a lunch. For information, contact PFCA athletic director/coach, Tim Mitchell at 704-2944.

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Real Life Ministries Meet, Eat and Skate Day

– hosted by Christ Driven Youth middle school ministry, June 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Skate Park near Memorial Field downtown; lunch is $2; contact, Thad DeBuhr at 777-7325, ext. 121.

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