Religion Notebook

Jessica J. Stephens, an early 2002 graduate of Coeur d’Alene High School, recently began serving an 18-month mission in Cleveland, Ohio, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Stephens is a member of the Coeur d’Alene 3rd branch of the Mormon Church and is the daughter of Scott and Jean Stephens of Dalton Gardens.

She has lived in Coeur d’Alene with her family for the past 12 years, and her achievements include the Young Womanhood Award, All State Choir and State Solo Ensemble.

“Men’s Breakfast at Real Life Ministries – today, 8 a.m. at RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

“Lenten Soup Supper Series – Wednesdays through April 5, 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; homemade soup followed by video and discussion, “Finding Rest in a Stressed Out World”; child care available, 765-8800.

“Worship Service added at Real Life Ministries – beginning this weekend an additional weekend service time has been added, and Friday night worship services are now at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

“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.

“’Tis A Gift to be Simple featuring Diana Serquina – Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 15th St.; presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; 667-7507.

“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 p.m., worship at 7, activities include computer labs, crafts, games, and 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.

“Depression Support Group – meets Thursday first and third Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. in the chapel at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; facilitated by nationally certified leader, newcomers welcome; 762-2541.

“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 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

“Benefit concert for Lutheran Academy of the Master – March 12, 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Real Life Ministries, RLM2 building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; featuring Shepherd’s Heart and Buck Storm; tickets, $5 available at the school office, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene; 765-1002.

“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.

“Spaghetti Campership Lunch – Sunday, noon Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave.; $6/person, $20/immediate family; proceeds help send kids to summer camp at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene; 664-9231.