Religion notebook

Men’s Breakfast at RLM – today, 8 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM 2, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. (208) 777-7325, ext. 216.

“Criminal Thinking and Behavior” Seminar – today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hayden Lake Friends Church, 251 W. Miles Ave. Presented by probation and parole counselor Dick Wild. Focus will be on helping those who minister to criminal offenders to recognize and address criminal thinking errors and solid ways to deal with them. Includes a discussion panel of prior offenders and criminal justice personnel. Call to RSVP. Free. 762-8939.

CUMC Vacation Bible school SonForce Kids-Special Agents - registration now being accepted for ages K-6 grade for vacation Bible school, 9 a.m.-noon, begins Monday-Friday, at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

“Quest for Truth” Vacation Bible School - registration now being accepted for ages pre-school-fifth grade for vacation Bible school, 9 a.m.-noon, begins Monday-Friday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. Call 664-9231.

Genesis Preparatory Academic Information Night – Thursday, 6 p.m. in RLM2 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road. (208) 691-0712.

”Renown” - An Introduction to Worship Arts at RLM – Thursday, 6:30 p.m. in RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Contact Murray at 777-7325, ext. 212.

Lutherhaven Ministries Open Golf Tournament – Friday, registration at 12:30 p.m., shotgun start at 1, at Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls. Proceeds support the kids campership fund for scholarships to Bible Camp. Four-person scramble format. $75/person entry fee includes dinner, golf cart, and round of golf. After tournament dinner for nonplayers, $15/person. For information, call 667-3459, ext. 10. Lutheran Church of the Master Summer Worship – 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship, 10 a.m. traditional worship in the sanctuary; no Sunday School classes during the summer months; at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Wednesday Weekly Teen Hangouts – Summer program for teens with lunch and activities begins Wednesday, noon-5:30 p.m. This week’s outing is at Ponderosa Golf Course, bring clubs if you have them and $7. Meet at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

High School Leadership Courses – Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at RLM1, 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 ages 4 to fifth grade; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for ages K-grade 5, child care provided from 8:30 a.m.-noon for ages up to pre-K; 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and between worship services at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Faith Lessons on the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah” video course by Ray Vander Laan, filmed in Isreal; also Hand in Hand parenting class for parents with children of all ages and World Religion Basics, drop-ins welcome; newcomers always welcome at adult Bible study; 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.

Striders – meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; stretching, walking and light exercise indoors; $1 donation per class; call Joyce at 772-3417.

RLM Griefshare – Sundays 8-9:15 a.m. in Room 10 of RLM1 building at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road; contact George at 777-7325, ext. 108.

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

Brown Bag Lunch Group – Wednesdays, noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; currently studying Ann Rice’s novel, “Out of Egypt”; (208) 765-8800.

Wednesday Night Breakouts – July 25 and Aug. 15 6-8 p.m., potluck with barbecue hamburgers and hotdogs provided, followed by This, That & Chat, crafts, and volleyball for all ages, 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.

Coeur d’ Alene Dharma Friends - meets first and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Life Center Therapies for Well Being, 1319 N. Government Way; includes meditation and study in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition; for information, call 665-5862.

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.

Babies/Pre-school Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes field trips, play time and educational programs; 765-8800.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – 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.

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.cq a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

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

Women’s Bible Study– Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; newcomers always welcome; 765-8800

Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Living Word Presbyterian Church in Athol, 28177 N. Clagstone Road; information, 683-1638.

Poetry Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church; 6 p.m. potluck is optional; 765-8800.

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 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 Tuesdays 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.

Upcoming

“Rewired” Women’s Ministry at RLM – next Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Guest speaker is Kathy Queen, missionary to Iraq. 773-7325.

Visitor’s Lunch at Real Life Ministries – July 1, 1:30-3 p.m. at the church, 1866 Cecil Road. Child care provided. 777-7325.

Fourth of July Family Festival Weekend at Camp Lutherhaven – register now for the famly camp July 6-8 at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene. $72/82 cabin/RV space for adults and teens, $55/65/youth ages 4-12, $271/$311 immediate family maixumum, includes lodging and four meals. Call 667-3459, ext. 10, or register online at http://www.lutherhaven.com/.

“Baubles, Bangles and Beads” Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon – Reservations and cancellations due July 9 for the event July 12, noon-2 p.m. at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Guest speaker is Win Edvalds, and featuring Luxe Jewels and Kim Huender presenting “Create Your Own Jewelry.” Complimentary childcare by reservation. Reservations not kept must be paid. $10. 687-0291 or 687-6906.

Wild Women Up the River Retreat – Aug. 3-5 at Shoshone Base Camp in the Panhandle National Forest on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. Choose your biking or hiking adventure Saturday, then go river rafting in Montana on Sunday. $155/$165 person, includes a t-shirt, lodging and four meals. Call 667-3459, extension 10 or register online at http://www.lutherhaven.com/.

Wild Women Mother/Daughter Weekend Retreat – Aug. 10-12 at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Activities include crafts, swimming, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, singing, worship and fellowship. Call 667-3459, extension 10 or register online at http://www.lutherhaven.com/.

Christian Youth Theater Summer Camp – Now registering ages 6-13 for weeklong camps, “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss,” July 9-13, and “Star-spangled Kids,” July 16-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, with a performance at the end of each camp on Friday, 3 p.m. Held at Coeur d’Alene High School, N. 5530 Fourth St. $150/week session, $15 discount for siblings in same camp. Limited scholarships available. Contact Bliss at (509) 435-3436.