Religion notebook: Seminarian will discuss trip to Israel

Seminary student Chris Hart will speak about his January study trip to Israel at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road.

Hart, a member of the congregation, is studying at Eden Seminary in St. Louis.

The evening includes a photo display and a dinner. The meal is free, but reservations are required.

Call the church at 926-7173 to make reservations or for more information.

Bible study

Opportunity Presbyterian Church is starting its weekly Lenten Bible study a little early, with the first session beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday.

The class, titled “Finding God in the Land of Narnia,” will be every Sunday at 9 a.m. through March 25. The program will repeat each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. through March 28.

All are welcome to attend.

The church is at 202 N. Pines Road.

Call 924-9750 for more information.

Movie night

Spokane Valley United Methodist Church has begun a weekly movie night.

A family-friendly movie will be shown at the church at 6:30 p.m. each Saturday.

Showing today is “Madagascar.” The movie for next Saturday is “Racing Stripes,” and “Ant Bully” is scheduled for Feb. 24.

The series is ongoing, and more G-rated movies will be shown in March.

All are welcome. Admission is free.

The church is at 115 N. Raymond Road. Call the church at 924-7262 for more information.

Blood drive

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host the mobile blood donation coach at the church Sunday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Drop-ins are welcome.

Donors should be over the age of 18 and in good health.

The church is at 810 S. Sullivan Road.