CdA Bible Church members on mission

Coeur d'Alene Bible Church reports that two of its members, Lisa Meyer and her daughter, Samra, recently left Coeur d'Alene for a two- year missionary journey to Kampala, Uganda, in East Africa, with the Rafiki Foundation.

The Meyers have sent word to the church that they are both healthy and safe. They moved into a home of their own, in a shared compound area with three other single women from the foundation.

While the Rafiki Children's Center is being built, Lisa is working as a landscaper and gardener until the center is completed. She will then teach children physical fitness and health maintenance. She also is leading a Bible study group of 12 Ugandan women.

The Meyers ask for prayer for continued health and safety and for additional leaders for the children's and women's weekly Bible studies. Although Lisa attended two weeks of survival camp training to prepare, she requests prayer for their quick adjustment to their lifestyle changes.

Lisa also wrote to the church that she and her daughter are grateful for the inexpensive variety of locally grown foods.

Coeur d'Alene Bible Church is throwing a farewell party for Pastor Kelly Rosenthal and his wife, Gabriela, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 5350 N. Fourth St.

Pastor Rosenthal accepted a ministry position in California. The church is preparing to send them off in style and requests that anyone with a humorous story or a special memory be prepared to share it during the party.

In other church news

Community United Methodist Church offers many children's programs and invites community members to bring their children to the weekly gatherings. It's a great way for children to have fun and receive inspiration to be good. It's also a great way for parents to take a breather.

Kid's Club is a group for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Games, music and activities to build their faith are included in the weekly activities set for 4 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, 1470 W. Hanley, Coeur d'Alene.

Kids for Christ Singers is an energetic children's choir which will participate in worship services through singing and drama throughout the year.

Eternal Sound, a handbell choir, is for third through fifth grade students.

The group will practice from 5:25 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at the church and will perform during worship services also.

For more information on the programs, call the church at (208) 765- 8800.

The Celebrant Singers, an internationally-known Christian music ministry team, performs contemporary, praise and worship music. The Jon Stemkoski organization is in its 24th year and has seven teams which will perform concerts in 15 nations, including Cuba, this year.

One of the teams will perform at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene, at 5 p.m. today during the evening Mass and again during the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday. The church welcomes everyone to the concerts.

Copyright 2001 Cowles Publishing Company
Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved.