Religion notebook

Senior Western Barbecue and White Elephant Auction – today, 6:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; bring your favorite side dish and an item to be auctioned off; for information, call Wendy at 773-2518.

FamilyLife Marriage Conferences – two choices for the three-day conference being held on Friday, next Saturday and Oct. 29, or Nov. 3-5 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 N. Second St.; church-hosted groups are being coordinated through various area churches and receive a discount on registration; cost is $190/three days without group rate; for details or to reserve a spot, contact Joe Bohart from New Life Community Church at 699-8900 or Kenny and Lois Moore of Real Life Ministries, 772-7494, or call FamilyLife at (800) 358-6329 or visit the FamilyLife Web site at www.familylife.com/conferences/.

“Proposition 2: Will it Make or Break Idaho?” by Scott Reed – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; 667-7507.

“It is Better to Light A Candle Than to Curse the Darkness” by Bill Koenig – Sunday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Candlelight Fellowship, 650 W. Lancaster Road, Hayden; Koenig is a White House press correspondent and publisher of Koenig’s International News; 772-7755.

“Piece of Heart, Peace of Mind” Financial Workshop – free series, 6:30-8 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; topics include budgeting, financial and life planning, investments, wills, estate planning, long term care, and funeral and burial arrangements, for all ages in all stages of life; 765-8500.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; featuring The New Annointing, The Parks, The Kleins and June and The Jubileers; 765-8580.

“Grace Anatomy: Succeeding in Relationships” by The Rev. Bill Taylor – for young adults, Wednesday, 7-8:15 p.m. at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; Taylor is pastor of St. Augustine’s Catholic Center at the University of Idaho, Moscow; contact Jennifer at 704-6550.

“Spiritual Power and Authority in Crossing Over,” by Rev. Charles Mugo – Wednesday, 5 p.m. at the Cultural Exchange Forum, 5864 W. Main St., Spirit Lake; Thursday, 6 p.m. at New Life Missions Church, 55 Walden Lane, Spirit Lake; Friday, 7 p.m. at The Song Bird, 315 Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene; Oct. 29, 10 a.m. at Spirit Valley Christian Fellowship, Industrial Park Ave., Spirit Lake; Mugo is head of the Christian ministry, Oasis of Love Ministries International in Kenya, Nairobi, Africa; contact Shelly at 691-9150.

2006 Ladies Aglow Fall Advance – free session Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. featuring speakers Linda Jones and Kathy Sanders, and praise and worship with Waterfall; workshop seminar with Jones and Sanders, Saturday, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; $55/all-day workshop Saturday, at Silver Lake Motel, 6160 Sunshine Ave.; registration due by Thursday, call Jan after 5 p.m. at (509) 226-1193.

Panhandle Health District Flu Shots – offered Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; $22/adults, $5/children; 765-8800.

High School Leadership Courses – Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at RLM 1, Room 7 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Kid Community - Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; all new program includes “Live B.I.G.” (believe in God) for age 4 to fifth grade; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for ages 7-10, nursery provided from 8:30 a.m.-noon for kids up to age 6; 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and worship extender classes, 12:15 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church. 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “That the World May Know-Faith Lesson” adult Bible study; also “Invitation to the New Testament,” 12:15 p.m., newcomers welcome; “Improving Your Parenting,” and “Believing God” classes Sundays; child care available; 765-8800.

Women’s Chronic Illness Bible Study Support Group – meets Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m. in RLM2, Room 6 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Pat Miller at 666-1013.

Catholic Young Adult Group - for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesdays of each month for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; for information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

Wednesday Morning “In the Spirit” Prayer Time – start the day with meaningful prayer, 7 a.m in the chapel at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Brown Bag Lunch Group – Wednesdays, noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; currently studying “The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and the Crusades” by Robert Spencer; 765-8800.

Wednesday Night Breakouts - 6-8 p.m., with theme potluck, music and short worship followed by breakout sessions for all ages; “Rock Solid,” elementary kids series, middle-, high-school youth night, adult special interest activities, chapel prayer time and bible studies; at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; 765-8800.

Divorce Recovery Group – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; offering emotional support and peace of mind for anyone experiencing divorce; facilitated by Unity Rev. John Considine; 664-1125.

Calvary Lutheran Preschool Fall Registration – now enrolling ages 3-5 for fall classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. at the church at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls; $95/monthly tuition per child; call to register, 773-5321.

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

Lutheran Church of the Master Worship – Sundays, 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in the Gathering Place, 11 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary, Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m., at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Babies/Pre-school Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes fieldtrips, play time and educational programs; 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.

Celebrate Recovery 12-step program at RLM - meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for information, contact Terry Janke at 777-7325, ext. 107.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan, 777-7325, ext. 111.

RLM 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.

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’s prayer meeting, Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., at RLM2, Room 6, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Stacy at 964-0086.; also offering other Bible 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

Costume Harvest Festival at His Place Church – Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls; includes Clydesdale wagon rides, games, fun, candy and more for the whole family; 777-9654.

Fall Harvest Festival at RLM – Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; includes food, games, candy, and more; food donations welcome for the new Pinehurst food room; 777-7325, ext. 148.

Nite Lite Harvest Party at New Life – Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave.; includes games, booths and more; contact Russell at 818-8540.

Almost Midnight Hevn Ministries and Fellowship Banquet – registration due Nov. 1 for this free annual event on Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway; includes speaker and music; for reservations, call 765-5856 or 664-4620.