Wanted:
people to help un-segregate Sunday
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
I'm looking
for some heavyweights. That is, men and women who want to do more than
just talk about bringing people together of all races, cultures, and economic
backgroundstogether in the same church. Remember Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. observed that Sunday morning's worship hour was the most segregated
hour in the week? True then. True now. That must change.
Joint
Ash Wednesday service is tonight
In
preparation for the annual commemoration of the crucifixion, death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christians throughout the world observe
40 days of penitence and reflection in a season called Lent.
Nativity
plans 3 Ash Wednesday services
The Episcopal Church
of the Nativity will mark the beginning of Lent with three services
on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 28. The first service will be at 10:30 a.m. at
Azalea Estates, an assisted living and retirement home, 105 Autumn Glen
Circle at Ga. Hwy. 54 East.
Religion
Briefs
Christ
our Shepherd Church announces Lenten services
Two
series of Lenten services will take place this year at Christ Our Shepherd
Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, said the Rev. John Weber, senior
pastor.
'Spiritual
reflection' on recent violence
In 1927 Mahatma
Gandi, addressing a Christian group, said, "If I had to face only
the Sermon on the Mount and my own interpretation of it, I should not
hesitate to say, 'O yes, I am a Christian ' But negatively I can tell
you that much of what passes as Christianity is a negation of the Sermon
on the Mount."
Providence
will offer Lenten Bible classes
Providence
United Methodist Church will offer three 6-week Lenten Bible study classes
beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Trinity
Christian's consignment sale is Saturday
Trinity
Christian School will hosts its annual Children's Spring Consignment
Sale this Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. until noon. A half-off sale
on remaining items will be held from 2-3 p.m.
Tuttles
to appear at P'tree City Church of God this Sunday
Members
of the Peachtree City Church of God will welcome Jamie and Judy Jacobs
Tuttle as their special guests this Sunday, March 4, at both the 9:30
and 11 a.m. services.
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