Religion notebook

Thu., Nov. 15, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Christmas Bazaar – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 13911 W. state Highway 53, Rathdrum. Includes lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., crafts, bakery, pantry, white elephant and gifts. (208) 687-1809.

Community Thanksgiving Service- Sunday, 6:30 p.m. at His Place Church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls. 777-9654.

“Thanks A Lot” Thanksgiving service by Rebecca Rod – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Rod has a bachelor of arts degree in English and a master of arts in Library Science, and is the Program Advisor for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at the University of Idaho Women’s Center. (208) 765-0716.

Prosperity Plus workshop by Rev. Edwene Gaines – Sunday Gaines will deliver services at 9 and 11 a.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St. A three-hour workshop on abundance consciousness follows at 1:30 p.m. at the church. 664-1125.

Holiday Bazaar at Lutheran Church of the Master – Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 4800 Ramsey Road. Includes handmade crafts, gourmet food, theme baskets, raffle, candy, baked goods and lunch. 765-1002.

CUMC Holiday Arts and Craft Fair – Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W Hanley Ave. Includes new booths, unique gifts, baked goods, jewelry, quilted items, wood crafts, fine art, homemade soup and sandwich lunch, afternoon dessert and coffee. Free admission, food bank donations appreciated. 765-8800.

Handel’s Messiah Community Holiday Choir – Members of the public may participate in this performance and should attend the mandatory rehearsal Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. The choir will perform at 7 p.m. with the Ft. Sherman Symphonette. Free but tickets are required, available at all Super One Foods stores beginning Saturday. For information, contact Linda Maravilla at 777-0545.

Weekly activities

Post Falls Church of the Nazarene - Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday family night , 7 p.m. opportunities for all ages, at the church, 308 W. 12th Ave., Post Falls. 773-4621.

Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) – Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m., and Play and Adult Forum, 9:20 a.m. Sunday. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. 773-5321.

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 information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

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

Upcoming

Friendship Holiday Bazaar – Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Friends Church, 251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden. Includes hand-crafted gifts, lunch, cake walk, pie and more. (208) 772-7546.

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