Religion notebook
This week
Easter Sunrise Service at Schweitzer Mountain – Sunday, lift opens at 6:30 a.m. for foot passengers only, no skis. Last ride up the Quad will be at 6:50 a.m., service at 7 a.m. at the top of the Quad in Sandpoint. Pastor Ken Smith of the Sandpoint Baptist Church leads the non-denominational Christian worship. 263-3625.
Festival Easter Worship and Pancake Fundraiser – Sunday services, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast served by the youth group during both services, free-will offering appreciated, at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road. Proceeds help fund the groups trip to the National Youth Gathering next summer. 765-1002.
“The Community Justice Coordinating Council and Why it’s Important” - Presented by Shirley Thagard on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Presented by the North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. 765-0716.
Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Free entertainment by Aaron and Tonio Castillo, The Afterthoughts, The Jubileers and The Parks. 765-8580.
Senior Lunch Social at CUMC – Tuesday at noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. All area seniors welcome. 765-8800
Christian Youth Theater Spring Courses – Spring 10-week sessions begin Tuesday for ages 6-18. Beginning classes in drama, dance and voice. Specialty classes, stunts and combat, hip hop dance, and improv also offered. $175/registration. Intro to musical theater for 6 and 7-year-olds. Showcase performance for all students on June 3. Students between ages 8-18 may also audition for “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,” to be performed May 30-June 9 at Lake City Playhouse. Students can also register through the first two weeks of classes and at auditions. Call to register, 819-9281.
“Are We There Yet? On the Road to God’s Design for Your Family” – Family series begins Friday and next Sunday at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls. Addresses the topics of family, communications and marriage, single again, sex, finances, blended families, raising young children, teenagers and parents. Call for information, 773-7325.
Spiritual Workshops by Elle Collier Re – The Advaitic mystic and spiritual master Elle Collier Re will offer Bonner County workshops. “In the Presence of An Awakened One” Friday, 6-8 p.m. and “Miraculous Spirit” Sunday, 10 a.m., both free events to be held at The Gardenia Center, Fourth Avenue and Church Street in Sandpoint. “Come Be Answered,” seminar Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $80/person to be held at Pend Oreille Shores Resort, state Highway 200 in Hope. “Opening the Book,” personal sessions available March 31-April 3, $80/90 minute session, call Mike to schedule an appointment, 263-2834.
Upcoming
“The Faith, Heart and Practices of a United Methodist,” Sermon Series – begins next Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. 765-8800.