Religion notebook

Welcoming Reception for Rev. Heather Seman at Community United Methodist Church – Sunday, worship times are 8:30 and 11 a.m. with receptions to follow as the church welcomes its new pastor from Ferndale, Wash. CUMC is at 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

New Real Life Ministries team member – Bill Krause, a former professor of children’s, family and youth ministries at Boise Bible College, will serve RLM as head of leadership development and biblical education and will also assist with preaching duties. Real Life Ministries is a nondenominational Christian church at 1866 Cecil Road in Post Falls; 777-7325.

Developing a Godly Relationship Marriage Class – six-week study, Sundays at 11:30 a.m. through Aug. 13, at Real Life Ministries, RLM1 Room 7, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Fiesta Vacation Bible School at His Place Church for kids grades 1-5, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the church, 3079 16th Ave., Post Falls; for information, call 777-9654.

Real Life Ministries Needs Volunteer Hair Dressers – to offer free haircuts to kids during their Community Day on Aug. 19 at the church at 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for information, contact Sandy Johnson at 777-7325, ext. 105.

Lutheran Church of the Master Summer Worship – Sundays, 8:30 and 10 a.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Parents/Grandparents of Teens Group – newly formed group meets second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; for information, call 765-8800.

Brown Bag Bible Study – Da Vinci Code discussions, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Kid Community Summer Program – Sundays through July 23, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Come and Get Flipt! DVD lesson and Kid Community, ages four years to fifth grade at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; also play group Mondays and Thursdays weekly from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church; Information 765-8800.

Adult Study Classes – Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., and 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; offering “Know Where You Are Headed, Get Where You Are Going,” taught by Mark and Dawn Altman; also “Called to be a Christian Community, Living in Unity,” minimal prep class, and Da Vinci Code discussions; for more information, call 765-8800.

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.

Striders Exercise Group – meets Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; $1 donation per class; 765-8800.

Teen Wednesday Hangouts – middle school/high school afternoon hangouts, 1-5 p.m.; activities include swimming, service projects, water-skiing and hiking; 765-8800.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

RLM Recovery Group – Tuesday and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1 building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; call Terry at 777-7325, ext. 107; Widows Support Group meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM 2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

Wednesday Night Break-Outs and Prayer times – second Wednesday of each month, family potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m., break-out session at 7, includes Keys to Loving Relationships, series by Dr. Gary Smalley, computer labs, crafts, games and children and teen youth groups at Community United Methodist, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Michelle 765-8800.

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

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays from 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 Tuesday 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 of the Word Summer study sessions, 1 Timothy, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, at RLM1 auditorium, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Linda at 640-1151; also offering other women’s studies, women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, Patrice at 772-9112; Prism lifestyle change, Claire at 687-2150; and Fresh Start weight loss support, Doug or Diane at 640-1663.

Upcoming

Adventure Theatre Day Camps – presented by Songbird Theatre, offered Aug. 7-18 and Aug. 21-Sept. 1 for ages 7 and older from 8:30-4 p.m. at the theatre, 315 N. Fourth St.; instruction will include performing arts and daily field trips to downtown attractions; $125/week; for more information, contact Chris LeBlanc at (509) 475-3174.

Firestorm Prevention 2006 LDS Project – On July 29, 8 a.m.–noon, Mormon volunteers from Washington and Idaho will work with the Washington State Parks Commission during the cleanup of light ground fuels at Riverside State Park in Spokane; anyone age 12 or older is invited to participate in the project that will focus on the equestrian area south of the river on Aubrey L. White Parkway; the event is being held in conjunction with the Church of Latter-day Saints 100 Years in the Northwest Celebration; gas weed eaters, long pants, water and gloves are encouraged; for more information, call Kim Olson at (509) 926-7650 or Jody Maberry at (509) 465-5064.

Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon – Aug. 10, noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 N. Second St.; featuring “Scoops” presentation by Valorie Hoover, and “One Doll’s Journey,” by Kathy Murphy of Bellingham; $10; contact Anita at 687-0291 or Joyce at 687-6906.

Kids Camp Goes Caribbean! – Johnny Rogers from Kidmo will be the guest speaker at this year’s event scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for cost and registration details, call 777-7325, extension 148.