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Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Pray that God will kick us out the barn to harvest the fields
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

The church has met her fiercest enemy and he is we. Because we are huddled in the barn. Safe and cozy. If a new face strays into our barn, that's okay. But to ask us in the barn to go into the field for the harvest, no way.

PTC First Presbyterian will begin offering expanded worship schedule this Sunday

The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City is expanding its Sunday morning format to enhance worship services and offer additional Sunday School classes.

Nativity schedules adult education classes; prepares for dedication

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville is presently hosting an adult education series entitled “Exploring the Episcopal Church: A Journey for Newcomers and Veterans.” Classes take place each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Upcoming topics include: A Video on the National Church (May 28); The Catechism (June 4); and Holy Baptism: the Ministry of the Baptized (June 11).

Borsage selected for American Christian Youth Chorale

Jessica Bosarge, daughter of Larry and Lee Bosarge of Peachtree City, has been selected to participate as a member of the American Christian Youth Chorale, one of the country's premier musical organizations.

Bethany plans yard sale

Bethany United Methodist Church will have a church-wide yard sale Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27 at the church. Bethany is located on Rivers Road in North Fayette County.

Restoration of prophetic ministry is topic of summer 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.

Holy Trinity schedules special outdoor mass June 18

In celebration of Holy Trinity Sunday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City has scheduled a special outdoor Mass at the Frederick Brown Amphitheater on Sunday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. The Mass is being coordinated by the Women of Faith.

Seven Boy Scouts receive awards at St. Andrew's in PTC

Seven Boy Scouts representing four different troops recently received their God and Country Awards from Fr. Dan Brigham of St. Andrew's in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City.

Newnan's Crossroads Church offers a new Friday night 'hangout' for singles

The Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse is a new place in the area for young singles to hang out on a Friday night.

Promise Keepers sets date for Atlanta conference

The Phillips Arena in Atlanta will host an expected crowd of 21,000 this October when Promise Keepers, the Denver-based international ministry to men, convenes for its year 2000 conference in Atlanta. Conference dates are Oct. 27 and 28. The day-and-a-half gathering is expected to draw men from throughout the southeast.

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