Religion Notebook

Sat., July 29, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

LCC’s Splash 2006 – today, noon-3 p.m. downtown at Coeur d’Alene City Park band shell; bring family and friends to enjoy worship, baptisms, fellowship and music. For information, contact Lake City Community Church at 767-0632.

Firestorm Prevention 2006 LDS Project – today, 8 a.m.-noon, Mormon volunteers from Washington and Idaho will work with the Washington State Parks Commission during the cleanup of light ground fuels at Riverside State Park in Spokane; anyone age 12 or older is invited to participate in the project that will focus on the equestrian area south of the river on Aubrey L. White Parkway; the event is being held in conjunction with the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints 100 Years in the Northwest Celebration; gas weed trimmers are needed; bring water, wear long pants and gloves are encouraged; for information, call Kim Olson at (509) 926-7650 or Jody Maberry at (509) 465-5064.

Marriage Works! Summer Breeze Cruise – married couples date night Christian cruise, Monday, 7-9 p.m. on Lake Coeur d’Alene; $20/couple, tickets available at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Asa and Tawnya Bowman at 665-0290.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; free entertainment by the band, Don’t Fret it, The Parks, The Kleins and June and The Jubileers; 765-8580.

Hope 2006 – Huge celebration of hope in Jesus Christ, Friday, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4051 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 7 with a message of salvation from pastor Jeff Figgs of Greeley, Colo.; includes live contemporary Christian music by Lindale and also features the North Country Praise Band; hosted by North Country Chapel, Post Falls; free admission and parking; 773-7100.

Real Life Ministries Needs Volunteers for Community Day– looking for hair dressers to offer free hair cuts to kids, and donations of school supplies and clothing to give away during Community Day on Aug. 19 at the church at 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for more information, contact Sandy Johnson at 777-7325, ext. 105.

LCC Gateway Community Dinner – each Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; volunteers are welcome; sponsored by Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road; 767-0632 or contact judyp@lakecitycc.org.

Lutheran Church of the Master Summer Worship – Sundays, 8:30 and 10 a.m., and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Parents/Grandparents of Teens Group – newly formed group meets second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; for more information, call 765-8800.

Adult Study Classes – Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Called to be a Christian Community,” minimal prep required; visitors and newcomers welcome; for more information, call 765-8800.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – meets Mondays, 4-6 p.m. for Christian youth ages 7-18 at Songbird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth Ave.; classes $40/month; for details and meeting information, call Chris LeBlanc at 509-475-3175.

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.

Teen Wednesday Hangouts – middle school/high school afternoon hangouts, 1-5 p.m.; activities include swimming, service projects, water skiing, hiking and more; 765-8800.

Midweek Prayer and Meditation – Wednesdays, 7 a.m. “In the Spirit” prayer and meditation; open prayer and chapel time, 7-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 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.

RLM Recovery Group – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1 building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; call Terry at 777-7325, ext. 107; widows support group meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. 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 second Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets first and third Tuesdays of each month 9:30-11:30 a.m., for more information call Rachelle at 777-8412.; evening group meets second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for more information call Kelly at 773-2377.

RLM Women’s Ministries – Women of the Word Summer study sessions, 1st Timothy, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, at RLM1 auditorium, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Linda at 640-1151; also offering other women’s studies, 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.

Upcoming

Hunter’s Day at Farragut State Park – next Saturday, 10 a.m. at the park’s rifle range; bring your rifle, archery gear or handguns and sight-in your weapon for hunting season; sponsored by Real Life Ministries of Post Falls; for more information, contact Bill Lehman at 777-7325, ext. 178.

Men’s Breakfast at Real Life Ministries – next Saturday, 8 a.m. in RLM1 auditorium, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; fellowship with men of all ages; 777-7325.

Adventure Theatre Day Camps – presented by Songbird Theatre, for ages 7 and older, Aug. 7-18 and Aug. 21-Sept. 1 from 8:30-4 p.m. at the theater, 315 N. Fourth St.; instruction will include performing arts and daily field trips to downtown attractions; $125/week; for more information, contact Chris LeBlanc at (509) 475-3174.

Family Barbecue Night at CUMC– Aug. 9 at 6 p.m., family barbecue potluck on the patio, hamburgers and hotdogs provided, bring side dishes; indoor/outdoor games follow dinner at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon – Aug. 10, noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 N. Second St.; featuring “Scoops” presentation by Valorie Hoover, and “One Doll’s Journey,” by Kathy Murphy of Bellingham; $10; contact Anita at 687-0291 or Joyce at 687-6906.

“Choose Your Own Adventure” Family Week – Aug. 11-13 at Shoshone Base Camp on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River; choose between a biking tour of the Route of the Hiawatha or a rafting trip on the Clark Fork River in Montana; registration cost is $78/adults and teens, $62/ages 4-12, or $296/immediate family; 667-3459, or register online at office@lutherhaven.com.

Single Adults White Water Rafting Adventure – all legally-single adults welcome to register now for the Spokane River event on Aug. 12-13; sponsored by Single Adult Ministries at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; $60/daytrip, $90/overnight, includes all meals; contact Ryan at 777-7325, ext. 150 or stop by the church.

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