Church notebook

This week

Community Classical Christmas Concert - tonight, 7 p.m. at Hayden Lake Friends Church, 251 W. Miles Ave. in Hayden. Christmas section of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Coeur d’Alene Community Holiday Choir and the Fort Sherman Symphonette, directed by Max Mendez, North Idaho College choral director. The audience will be encouraged to sing-along with the choir. Free admission, canned food for Elderhelp of North Idaho will be accepted. 755-9981.

Christmas Trees for a Cause - 3-7 p.m. weekdays and noon-8 p.m. weekends at Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., in Hayden. Christmas tree lot with sales to benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home which is a four-month, faith-based recovery program. Hot chocolate available by the fire. Sales continue through Dec. 21. 704-1110.

“Veggie Tales: Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” - Free showing for all ages Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m.at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Come dressed like a Pirate and have fun. 765-1002.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee - Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road. Free entertainment by Rod Erickson, The Andrews Family, The Parks and The Jubileers. 765-8580.

3-C’s Coeur d’Aleers Christmas Concert - Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Free will offering. 765-1002.

Handel’s Messiah – Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene. Featuring the Coeur d’Alene Community Holiday Choir. 777-0545.

Upcoming

The Snowflake Faire - next Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave. Includes crafts, gifts, baked goods, jellies, candies, collectibles and other treasures. Hot soup and homemade pie served at Maggie’s Cafe at 11 a.m. Free admission. 664-5533.

RLM Men’s Breakfast - next Saturday from 8-10 a.m. at Real Life Ministries RLM2 auditorium, 1866 Cecil Road. Come for fellowship and great eats. 777-7325.

Ceremony of Remembrance at LCC - Dec. 13, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. a Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road. The ceremony will honor those who are no longer with us by calling their name and participants can place a provided ornament on the tree in their honor, and reflect on their lives. Complimentary brunch. RSVP by Dec. 10 to Stephanie at 676-0632 or register online at www.lakecitycc.org.

Christmas Cookie Walk - Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave. in Hayden. Free samples, coffee and hot chocolate available. Proceeds benefit Freedom HouseWomen’s Recovery Home, a four-month, faith-based recovery program. 704-1110.

Weekly events

“Our Daily Bread” Soup Kitchen - A free lunch program will be served from 1-2 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Sponsored by the church’s Outreach Ministry. Contact Mitch at 660-4309 or mitch@agencysoftware.com.

The Ecumenical Food Kitchen - Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave. Each week free lunch is served by a different area church. 667-8446.

Venture Crew Youth Group - For ages 14-20, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. High adventure preparation and activities. 765-8800.

A Course in Miracles Study Group - Meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St. 664-1125.

Falls Christian Assembly - Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service at 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday adult Bible study, Ignite Youth Group and Kids Action Club, all meet at 7 p.m. at the church at 1687 E. Horsehaven Ave. 773-4722.

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.

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., 4800 Ramsey Road. 765-1002.

Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) - Sunday worship with Holy Communion, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum, 10:20 a.m,. nursery care provided. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. Weekly activities include small groups, Bible studies, quilting, scrapbooking, confirmation and youth group at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. 773-5321.

Sunday Morning Study at CUMC - Adult Bible study, 9:45 a.m.; on-going Hand in Hand class focusing on scripture and current life issues; Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Study at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. For information, call 765-8800.

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.; Newcomers are welcome. 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 Thursdays at 5 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.

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.

Take 6 - Adult, youth and kids activities on Wednesdays. Dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m., $3/adults, $1.50/kids, followed by adult basketball, beginner to expert knitting circle, video study, Confronting the Controversies: Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues, book club discussion, adult choir and handbell rehearsal open to newcomers, Youth Study Hall and Hangout, and kids activities. New choices every six weeks at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

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

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.

RLM Grief Share - Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Life Care Center, 500 W. Aqua Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Meet with others who understand your grief. Call George at Real Life Ministries, 777-7325, ext. 108.

Celebrate Recovery classes - meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Thursdays at 7 and Saturdays at 4 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Contact Pat at 777-7325, ext. 219 or Terry at ext. 107.