Religion notebook

“People of Passion and Purpose: Experience Rafiki” – today, 9 a.m -noon at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls.

This free program will feature first-hand stories and experiences of three Northwest families who live and have worked as orphan educators in West Africa. The event includes live music, brunch, a kids program, hand-made village wares, and updates on educational, vocational and medical services being provided in the HIV/AIDs devastated country.

Sponsored by the Rafiki (meaning friend in Swahili) Foundation Inc.

For more information, contact Connie Isakson at 773-1738.

Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers Used Curriculum Sale – today 8 a.m.-noon at Coeur d’Alene First Assembly of God Church, 2200 N. Seventh St.; for details on how to sell, call Anna at 772-3075 or go to www.INCHhome.com.

Early Registration Deadline for Kids Camp Goes Caribbean! – sign up deadline registration is today to receive the special rate of $140; Johnny Rogers from Kidmo will be the guest speaker at this year’s event scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325, ext. 148.

RLM Single Adult Ministry 80s Boat Cruise – Monday, 7-9 p.m. on Lake Coeur d’Alene; offered for all who are legally single; tickets, $10 available at the church; 777-7325, ext. 150.

Son Treasure Island Vacation Bible School at CUMC – Now registering ages K-5th grade for VBS Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 E. Hanley; middle school and high school Wednesday afternoon hangouts, 1-5 p.m.; activities include swimming, service projects, water-skiing and hiking; 765-8800.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; free entertainment by “The Yodeler,” Rod Erickson, The Parks, The Kleins and June, and The Jubileers; 765-8580.

Adventure Theatre Day Camps – presented by Songbird Theatre, offered through June 23, Aug. 7-18 and Aug. 21-Sept. 1 for ages 7 and older from 8:30-4 p.m. at the theatre, 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.

Lutheran Church of the Master Summer Worship – Sundays, 8:30 and 10 a.m., and Wednesdays at 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 information, call 765-8800.

Parents Night Out – meets the fourth Saturday of the month at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; child care available; 765-8800.

Brown Bag Bible Study – Da Vinci Code discussions, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Adult Study Classes – Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., and 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; offering “Know Where You Are Headed, Get Where You Are Going,” taught by Mark and Dawn Altman; also “Called to be a Christian Community, Living in Unity,” minimal prep class, and DaVinci Code discussions; 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.

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 – 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; Widows Support Group meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM 2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

Wednesday Night Break-Outs and Prayer times – second Wednesday of each month, family potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m., break-out session at 7 p.m., includes “Keys to Loving Relationships,” series by Dr. Gary Smally, computer labs, crafts, games, and children and teen youth groups at Community United Methodist, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

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

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.-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 Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; for information call Rachelle at 777-8412.; evening group meets second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for information, call Kelly at 773-2377.

RLM Women’s Ministries – Women of the Word summer study sessions, 1 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

Rewired RLM Women’s Ministry – next Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries RLM1 auditorium, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; speaker Michele Olsen will present “Goodness”; child care available upon request, 762-3440.

Fiesta Vacation Bible School – for ages 4 through fifth grade, June 26-30, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian/St. Mark’s Lutheran Churches, 9485 Maple St., Hayden; contact Chris at 777-1855 or Gretchen at 777-6969.

20th Annual Mass Mutual Lutherhaven Golf Open – four-person scramble June 30 at The Highlands in Post Falls with banquet to follow at the home of Bob and Marlys Newcomb; proceeds benefit Campership Fund for kids; $75 registration fee includes dinner, $15 dinner fee for nongolfers; 667-3459, ext. 10.