Religion notebook

AIDS/HIV epidemic and the Christian movement in China – will be the topic of a presentation by Dr. Rob Cheeley, a Coeur d’Alene native and director of Bless China International, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls.

Topic discussion will include how the epidemic is so prevalent in China that the rate of cases is projected to surpass the number in Africa within a decade. Dr. Cheeley has spent the last 13 years in China helping to address the needs of the Chinese population through medical and developmental areas and teaches how re-establishing cultural family values is the key to diminishing the AIDS/HIV problem.

He will speak on the important role that the faith community in China will play in the resistance of the AIDS/HIV crisis. Various recruitment opportunities will be addressed during the program. For more information, contact Sandy Johnson at the church, 777-7325, ext. 105.

“Lessons From Anne Frank” – presented by Diana Serquina Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at Harding Family Center on the corner of 15th Street and Wallace Avenue; featured by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church, 667-7507.

African Mission Evening – Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; featuring a potluck dinner with python casserole, African music and program; proceeds help support Mark and Sharon Bullock in their effort to teach at a university in Zimbabwe; 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.; offering Homes of Honor relationship series by Gary Smalley; Life Lessons: study of Corinthians; and the Book of Acts; for more information, call 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.

Recovery Group –Tuesday and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1 building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; call Terry at 777-7325, ext. 107.

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 a themed potluck dinner at 6, worship at 7; activities include computer labs, crafts, games, children and teen youth groups at Community United Methodist, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Parenting classes at Real Life Ministries – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the church, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Greg Johnson at 777-7325, ext. 181.

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. to noon at Hayden Bible Church, Information: 772-2511.

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

Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m., for information call Rachelle at 777-8412.

Friday Night Seminars at RLM – this week pastors share parenting tips, 7-8:30 p.m. at the church, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

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; 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 to adult at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Upcoming

“Prayers for the New Year,” Interfaith Prayer Service – Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; sponsored by Diakonia; 765-8800.

Middle East Program – Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; close-up look at Israeli settlements and the cultural mix of that region; 765-8800.

Ken Davis Comedy Concert – Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls; $17 and $14 tickets, available before and after services at Real Life Ministries or at Sower Bible Bookstore, 7352 N. Government Way; for more information, call Gary Miller, 651-0916.

Post Falls Christian Academy Class of 2006 – is collecting clean, gently used items for their fund-raiser garage sale to be held May 12-13 ; to donate, call Dianne Shaw at 772-6603.