Power
of the no-sex pledge is amazing
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
There's
one faith-based initiative that's caught the eye of those in the secular
arenas and it didn't cost the federal government one thin dime. Believe
it or not, it started among Southern Baptists churches in 1993 with teenagers
pledging that they will abstain from sex until they are married.
Famous
black fighter squadron targets Fayette church
Once
known as "angels" for their fierce protection of allied bombers
during World War II, the African-American fighter squadron known as
the Tuskegee Airmen are still working for good causes 56 years later.
Sermon
on the Mount to be dramatized Sunday at Bethany United Methodist
The Rev. Mark Outlaw,
pastor at Bethany United Methodist Church, will present a dramatization
of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount this Sunday. Feb. 11 at the 11 a.m. worship
service. The Sermon is found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7.
Historic
Holly Grove AME will celebrate Black History Month with tours, program
Historic Holly Grove
A.M.E. Church in Peachtree City will offer tours of the church during
the month of February, in recognition of Black History Month.
River's
Edge to present Watoto Children's Choir
In celebration of
Black Awareness, River's Edge Community Church will present the Watoto
Children's Choir from Kampala, Uganda Sunday, Feb. 11.
River's
Edge offers Spanish course
Argentinian native
Zulema Pereyra will teach "Spanish as a Second Language,"
covering Spanish grammar, each Tuesday beginning Feb. 7, from 6-7 p.m.,
at River's Edge Community Church in Fayetteville. The classes will continue
for 17 weeks.
PTC
Presbyterian's SPRY group plans luncheon Feb. 13
Members
of the Senior Presbyterians Remaining Young group (SPRY) at the First
Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be entertained by humorist
Carl Deck at their luncheon.
Religion
Briefs
Chorus,
solos, orchestra featured in 'Gloria'
A
free choral and instrumental performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria"
is scheduled in the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree
City on Saturday evening, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m.
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