“They” said he was guilty of gluttony—often greedily eating far too much. “They” said he was a drunkard—at times overcome by alcohol liquor to the point of losing control over his faculties. “They” said he was friends with tax-collectors—men who cheated the people and the government so their own back accounts would be full. And, “they” said he caroused with sinners—men and women who openly violated religious laws of various kinds.

Fayette County gets ready to March for Jesus

The third annual March for Jesus is scheduled for Saturday, June 10 in Fayetteville. Participants should assemble in the parking lot of Fayette County High School off Tiger Trail.

Catholic Church of St. Gabriel gets a new priest

Fr. Daniel Toof, formerly of St. Mary's in Toccoa, has been named pastor of the Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel in Fayetteville, effective June 1. Fr. Toof succeeds Fr. Tim Hepburn, who has been named chaplain at Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and will handle a dual role as assistant director of vocations for the Atlanta Catholic Archdiocese. Hepburn was named pastor at St. Gabriel's in 1998 after having served as pastor at St. Gerard's in Ft. Oglethorpe.

Vacation Bible School Schedules

Series on Old Testament will be offered at F'ville Christian

A “big picture” overview of the Old Testament will be offered in a series of classes at the Fayetteville Christian Church beginning Wednesday, May 31 and continuing through Aug. 30.

River's Edge youth will present dessert theater

The Rock Solid Youth Ministry 24/7 Drama Team of River's Edge Community Church will once again present a dessert theater on Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Religion Briefs

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