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Wednesday, May 3, 2000
Compassion for all – even the 'nobodies' – is the key to transformation
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

If you can put your hands on a video tape named “Transformation,” do it. The video reports of what God is doing around the world, especially in Columbia, Kenya, Guatemala, and the United States (Hemut, California). Our church has just finished watching the video over four Sundays.

Fayette residents will celebrate National Day of Prayer tomorrow

The Fayette community will observe tomorrow's National Day of Prayer with several events scheduled during the day. All activities will be held at the Fountain in Fayetteville on the corner of Stonewall Ave. and Ga. Hwy. 85.

Conference on abstinence is this Sunday at Lisbon Baptist

Gary Brown, a pioneer in the abstinence movement in American, will offer a seminar to teenagers in grades 6-12 this Sunday at 4 p.m. at Lisbon Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Also, John Graham will be in concert, featuring contemporary Christian music for youth. Free pizza will be served. .

FUMC Youth Choir presents 'Nowhere to Run' May 5, 6

The Youth Choir of Fayetteville First United Methodist church will present a musical dinner theatre production of “Nowhere to Run,” this Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, in the Family Life Center at the church. The musical drama depicts youth challenges from the fifties to the present day, and features a wide variety of musical styles, from rock to disco to rap to gospel.

Fairburn Community Connection Festival is Saturday

In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, the town of Fairburn will celebrate its second annual Community Connection Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the parking lot of the Regions Bank. Some 500 people are expected to attend.

'Holy Hormones' conference set for May 6 in P'tree City

A women's conference appropriately named “Holy Hormones,” will be Saturday May 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Peachtree City. Speaker will be J. Ron Eaker, M.D. OB-GYN, author of Holy Hormones: A Rx for Midlife Miracles. Advance tickets are on sale at The Olive Branch and One Magnolia Lane in the Publix shopping plaza for $15. Tickets at the door will be $20.

'Hustle for Hospice' kicks off early Saturday

Southwest Christian Hospice will host its seventh annual Hustle for Hospice 5K run/walk with Captain Herb Emory of WSB radio/TV kicking off the activities.

Rev. Cliff Duvall will lead event at McDonough Road Baptist Church

Members of McDonough Road Baptist Church will have a four-day event called the “McDonough Road 500” next week, featuring motivational speaker Rev. Cliff Duvall.

Glenn Chappelear to speak at McDonough Road Baptist May 4

The Master's Men at McDonough Road Baptist Church will have a free fish fry dinner and meeting on Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Special guest speaker will be professional bass fisherman Glenn Chappelear, who will present a fishing seminar and share his testimony. Reservations are encouraged.

Religion Briefs

A class designed to help new and prospective members become familiar with the church will be taught at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in May at McDonough Road Baptist Church. “Discovering Church Membership” is targeted toward persons 18 years of age and up who have joined since Oct. 1 or those who would like more information before joining. Other interested persons are welcome. Dr. David Chancey will facilitate the classes while involving others in leading the various sessions. The first class will be taught in the Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, May 7. For more information, call the church at 770-460-5423.

'Jewish parenting' to be discussed at Atlanta Hadassah's May meeting

The South Atlanta Hadassah group will present a discussion on Jewish parenting trends led by Rabbi David Zauderer of Atlanta Scholars Kollel on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library. The discussion should appeal to both parents and grandparents.

Braelinn Baptist schedules 'Ladies Night Out' May 11

Braelinn Baptist Church will have a “Ladies Night Out” mother/daughter dinner on Friday, May 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Prophetic ministry is topic of classes at CDM

One of Beulah Heights Bible College's summer classes will be taught at the CDM Teaching and Training Center in Tyrone beginning May 26. Classes will be held on Friday evenings from 6:30-10 p.m.

F'ville Christian ladies accepting donations for 'Graceland'

The Women of Worth ladies group at Fayetteville Christian Church has designated the entire month of May as “Graceland Month,” and will be encouraging the donation of items to the Graceland thrift store at Christian City. Proceeds from sales go into an education fund for the children who live on the campus.

Holly Grove A.M.E. sets 103rd anniversary activities

Holly Grove A.M.E. Church in Peachtree City will celebrate 103 years of service to the community with special activities planned for Sunday, June 4, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Alexander D. Hamilton, VI, president of the Coalition for Young Black Ministers. Holly Grove was established in 1897 and is the only church in Fayette County with an official road marker from the National Trust for Historical Preservation. For more information on the celebration, call 770-631-7650.

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