I don't know any Catholic priest who has AIDS or who died of AIDS. However, I do know the name of a Baptist pastor who died of AIDS in a North Carolina hospital

Byte your tongue
By JUDY KILGORE
jkilgore@thecitizennews.com

How did you survive the big snow that never came? Did you, like me, purchase two weeks worth of groceries and sock yourself in for the weekend, watching the skies for that first beautiful snowflake?

Southeastern Lutherans to convene in PTC this Friday

The theme of the gathering suggests midwinter contagion, and indeed the upcoming weekend of workshops and speakers in Peachtree City is designed to spread inspiration among participants from the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

Hadassah group schedules tour

There is still time to make reservations for the tour of the Heritage Gallery in Atlanta next Wednesday. Ladies are invited to meet at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum at 1440 Spring St. on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. for the tour. Carpoolers may meet at the Peachtree City Library at 6:30 p.m. The Heritage Gallery is a look at a history of Atlanta Jews from 1845 to the present. Desserts and refreshments will follow the guided tour.

Elizabeth Wolfe to speak at Jones Chapel

Elizabeth Wolfe of Warthen will be the guest speaker this weekend at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Newnan, as the church's “Revival Fire 2000” continues Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March. Services begin at 7 p.m.

St. Gabriel's selects Row Anderson as its Woman of the Year

Fayetteville resident Row Anderson was recently selected Woman of the Year at the Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel and represented the church at the Archdiocesan level. Mrs. Anderson represented St. Gabriel's and was recognized at a recent gathering of women from parishes throughout the Atlanta area at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.

Religion Briefs

Redemption Fellowship hosts Valentine's Ball

The community is invited to attend Redemption Fellowship's annual Valentine's Ball on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Airport Westin Hotel. The event is sponsored by the Singles' and Couples' ministries. The cost is $60 per couple or $30 per single and includes dinner and dancing.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church plans mother-daughter luncheon Feb. 12

Mothers and daughters are invited to attend a luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Atlanta City Church will have Sweetheart Social February 12

All young ladies and their fathers are invited to attend a Sweetheart Social and Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Atlanta City Church in Fairburn.

One-day marriage retreat is Feb. 12

A day-long marriage enrichment retreat will be offered at Inman United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.

National Heights Baptish Church sets chili bake-off

Members of National Heights Baptist Church are invited to participate in a chili bake-off scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The men will cook the chili and the ladies will prepare salads and desserts Prizes will be awarded for the best food in each category. For more information, call the church at 770-461-1704 or 770-461-3899.

Dr. William Bennett to speak at Landmark's Celebration Banquet

Dr. William Bennett, a prominent figure in national politics, will be the keynote speaker at Landmark Christian School's annual Celebration Banquet scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta.

Scouts to assist OM with project

On Saturday, Feb. 12, a Tyrone Boy Scout Troop will take on a community service project, planting 5,000 seedling trees on the property of Operation Mobilization (OM), also in Tyrone.

Hope House seeking paid help, volunteers

An information and training session for those interested in a position at Hope House, the children's ministry of Southwest Christian Hospice, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Larry Moore Manor Activities Room at Christian City.

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