Inertia. We all learned in school that inertia is the tendency of matter to remain at rest or if moving, to keep moving in the same direction, unless affected by some outside force. Spiritual inertia has a hold on many of our lives and on many of our churches.

New Hope Baptist Church kicks off first Annual Global Missions Conference today

New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville will begin its first Annual Global Missions Conference today through Sunday, April 16 with activities planned for both the north and south campuses. The opening service is set for this evening from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Episcopal Church of the Nativity to celebrate Holy Week in new home

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will celebrate its first Sunday in its new building on Palm Sunday, April 16. The service will start with The Liturgy of the Palms on the lawn of St.Gabriel's Catholic Church beginning at 10:30 AM. Nativity is located next door to St. Gabriel's on Antioch Road in Fayetteville.

Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel sets Holy Week schedule, activities

Holy Week activities will begin on Palm Sunday, April 16, at the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel in Fayetteville. The church will bless and distribute palms as the congregation gathers outside prior to each service. The Mass schedule will be a regular weekend schedule with liturgies celebrated in a Vigil Mass Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday morning at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and a Life Teen Mass Sunday evening at 5 p.m.

River's Edge to host Community Easter Celebration

Sams Auditorium will be the site of a Community Easter Celebration hosted by River's Edge Community Church in Fayetteville. All members of the community, particularly families without a church home, are invited to the service which will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 23.

River's Edge Church offers Maundy Thursday Passover Celebration

Members of River's Edge Community Church in Fayetteville will have a special Passover Celebration and Lord's Supper on Maundy Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Robert Solomon will be the special guest. There will be no Bible study, church service or other regularly scheduled activities on Wednesday, April 19.

Fayetteville UMC plans Maundy Thursday Seder meal, service

In preparation for Easter, the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is planning a Seder meal, a re-enactment of the Last Supper, on Maundy Thursday April 20, at 6 p.m.

Flat Creek Baptist schedules annual Easter Pageant

Members of Flat Creek Baptist Church will present their annual Easter pageant, “The Life of Christ,” Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance also is scheduled for Saturday, April 15.

Lenten Lunch series continues at FUMC

The community is invited to join members of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church as their Lenten luncheons continue through April 20.

Locust Grove UMC presents 'Walk Through Jerusalem'

The public is invited to experience a “Walk Through Jerusalem” presented by the Locust Grove United Methodist Drama ministry Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 14, 15 and 16 at the church on Peeksville Rd. in Locust Grove. Guided walks begin every six minutes from 7:30-9:30 p.m. There is no charge. For more information, call the church at 770-957-9605.

Providence UMC schedules Palm Sunday picnic, Easter egg hunt

Members of Providence United Methodist Church will have a church-wide cookout on Sunday, April 16, following the 11 a.m. Palm Sunday worship service. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Games and an Easter egg hunt for the children will follow lunch.

Fayetteville UMC will have Easter egg hunt this Sunday

An Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is planned for Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Play Park on Huiet Rd. The event is open to babies and children through third grade.

Hale to speak at April 17, 18 Women's Aglow meeting

Former missionary, author and singer Diane Hale will be the featured speaker at this month's meeting of Women's Aglow Fellowship International, Peachtree City Chapter, Monday evening, April 17, and Tuesday morning, April 18. Both meetings will be held at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 202 Robinson Rd. in Peachtree City, next to Mowell Funeral Home.

Local pastor, columnist to receive graduate degree

The Rev. W. David Epps, rector of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Peachtree City and a regular columnist for The Citizen newspapers for more than three years, will receive the Master of Arts in Biblical Literature from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary during commencement exercises in April.

Fayetteville First Baptist Church schedules Easter egg hunt April 22

Members of Fayetteville First Baptist Church are collecting plastic eggs to be filled with individually wrapped candy for their EGGstravaganza Easter egg hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The event will be held behind Fayette primary and intermediate schools on Hood Avenue.

Providence UMC plans camping trip

Providence Christian Outdoors Ministry (PROVCOM) is planning a family camping/fishing trip to R. Shaefer Heard Park on West Point Lake Friday and Saturday, April 14-15.

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