Forgiveness
is freely given...but also must be accepted
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
One of the
most wonderful benefits of the Christian faith is its emphasis on forgiveness.
In a nutshell, that's what the "cross" was all about. When Jesus
permitted Himself to be crucified, He did so to provide a "way of
escape" for all of us who are burdened with guilt from sin and in
need of a new beginning.
Providence
United Methodist's MENU schedule on Wednesdays offers something for the
entire family
The MENU programs
on Wednesdays at Providence United Methodist Church are designed to
appeal to the entire family, beginning with an evening meal and continuing
through special spiritual and personal development classes for adults,
choir practice for children, and nursery activities for children under
three.
Fayette
Community plans teen parenting seminar Feb. 3 & 4
Dr. Donald Joy will
lead a free parenting seminar on "Turning Parenting Obstacles into
opportunities" on Saturday and Sunday. Feb. 3 and 4, at Fayette
Community Church. The seminar is sponsored by the Breakaway Student
Ministry at the church.
Church
of Nativity to participate in Super Bowl-generated charity
The Episcopal Church
of the Nativity will join other churches across the nation and participate
in the "Souper Bowl of Caring" on Super Bowl Sunday, Jan.
27. The national event was launched by the Senior High Youth Fellowship
of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C. in 1990. The
partnership has grown from 22 churches the first year to 11,200 congregations
representing every U.S. state, Canada and Puerto Rico. Together, they
generated $3.1 million this past year. Over $10 million has been raised
since the effort became national in 1993.
PTC
Baptist to offer divorce seminar Feb. 3
The
First Baptist Church in Peachtree City will host a free seminar on "Dynamics
of Divorce,' presented by Jerry Drace on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m.
until 1 p.m. The seminar is intended to provide guidance for those struggling
with the challenges of divorce. The seminar will be held at the church
on Willowbend Rd. in Peachtree City.
His
House Community Church dedication is Sunday
Members of His House
Community Church will celebrate the dedication of their new worship
facilities this Sunday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. A covered-dish homecoming
dinner will follow.
Kenwood
seminar, concert is this weekend
Christian music
artist Charles Billingsley will perform in concert at Kenwood Christian
Church this Saturday evening, Jan 27, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert
will kickoff the church's UnveilinGLORY conference, scheduled for Sunday,
Jan. 28. Special appearances at the concert will also be made by the
conference speaker, Gerald Robison, vice president of UnveilinGLORY,
and WVFJ 93.3 FM's morning co-host, Sheila Richards, who will meet listeners
and give out prizes.
River's
Edge Church will offer women's Bible Study on Wednesday nights during
February
In a special Wednesday
night course at River's Edge Community Church, Lynn Walker will lead
a class entitled, "The Vision of His Glory--Finding hope in the
Revelation of Jesus Christ," by Ann Graham Lotz. The course is
a seven-week follow-up women's video Bible study from "Just Give
Me Jesus," based on the book of Revelation, and will begin Wednesday,
Feb. 7 from 6:45-8 p.m.
FUMC
to offer 'Weigh Down' program Tues.
The
highly successful weight loss program, "Weigh Down Workshop,' will
be offered at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church beginning
Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in room C200. Based on the scriptures, the
Weigh Down program is applicable for both men and women.
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