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Wednesday, March 1, 2000
Hats off to one of Fayette's own treasures
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

Area ministers were sitting at the IHOP breakfast table hearing reports of God's anointed work in Birmingham, England where prayer has been the focus. Spontaneously, without any prompting or coaching, Rev. Jim Willis said, “Well, let's have a prayer meeting at our church tonight.” He followed through by personally inviting many other ministers and calling his own members. That night we heard wonderful reports of what God was doing in England and we prayed!

Atlanta City Church to host Unity Service this Sunday

South Metro churches will come together Sunday, March 5 for the area's first Unity Celebration of the new millennium. Atlanta City Church will serve as host church. The event begins at 6 p.m.

Berachah schedules conference to discuss creation and evolution

Berachah Bible Church will host a two-day conference on “Answers in Genesis,' with the main topic being “Creation or evolution? What do you believe?”

Inman United Methodist Church plans Sunday afternoon Lenten video series

A six-part video series is being sponsored by the Discipleship Development Team at Inman United Methodist Church. The series will be held on the six Sunday afternoons of Lent in the church Fellowship Hall from 3-4:30 p.m., beginning March 12.

Hope House presents fashion show and luncheon fund raiser

“The Sound of Music” will be the theme of this year's annual fund-raising fashion show and luncheon sponsored by Hope House, a ministry of the Southwest Christian Hospice. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 12 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Airport Hilton. Karyn Greer, news anchor for WXIA-TV, will host the event.

Habitat for Humanity applications will be taken Saturday in Morrow

Fayette County residents who think they may qualify to purchase a Habitat for Humanity home are invited to a workshop on Saturday, March 4, at the First Baptist Church of Morrow. The workshop will start at 9 a.m. and will end at noon. Homeowner applications will be accepted at the workshop. Applicants must meet certain requirements to qualify. A spokesperson explains:

Providence UMC hosts weight loss seminar

Julie Morris, author of the weight loss program, “Step Forward,” will host a seminar at Providence UMC Sunday, March 5 from 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the church office. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Liane Duffy at 770-719-9546.

Divorce care/support group starts March 12

A 13-week divorce care/support group will be held at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church beginning Sunday, March 12 from 10:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Facilitators will be Susan Scheuer and Jim Stevens.

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