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Chuckles rose from the congregation as many remembered the words to “Eyes on the Prize,” a 1960s freedom song, which was sung during worship on the seventh Sunday of Easter at Salem Lutheran Church.

Blending traditional hymns, prayers, and Bible readings, Salem Lutheran, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, holds service Sundays at 10:15 a.m.

The audience members sat quietly, ignoring the sounds of children playing from the next room, as Russ Davis, wearing his white, blue and gold checkered shirt, and blue denim jeans, preaches from the Book of Acts, 1:8.

“‘You will be my witnesses from the end of the earth to the other,’” Davis said.

“Cowards can never be moral” is the current message flashing across the digital sign outside of Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Airway Heights Baptist Church was established only a few months after the City of Airway Heights was founded nearly 60 years ago.

“We’ve enjoyed growing with the community, it’s been a wonderful effort by the church,” said Pastor Dale Jenkins.

SPOKANE VALLEY — If you’ve been to Spokane Valley, you’ve probably seen Eastpoint Church.

It’s the old K-Mart and Dollar Store building — with 75,000 square-feet of worship space, offices, youth areas and auditoriums.

Ekklesia Church of God, which meets in donated space at Baskets for Babies, is a bible-based congregation that’s “tolerant with reservations,” explained Pastor AJ Donier.

The independent, freewill church began in 2008 by Donier and his wife Jennine who were seeking a church that was true to the teachings of Jesus.

This isn’t your typical Catholic church.

There’s no incense. No gothic-style building. The congregation doesn’t believe the pope is infallible. And, the priest, the Rev. Tom Altepeter, is married.