Wednesday, August 22, 2001

This past week I officiated at the funeral of Doris Ann Gibbs Horne, a dear, beloved first cousin by marriage. Doris was a valiant soldier as she faced a stroke and leukemia, both in her 74th year of life. My colleagues in ministry consider it an honor to officiate at funerals for saints like Doris. This is what I said. I hope it may encourage you.

Grace Church to dedicate renovated worship center Sunday

Members of Grace Evangelical Church will dedicate their newly renovated Worship Center Aug. 26, with special events beginning at 9:30 a.m. Dedication activities will involve communion, a special time of praise and thanksgiving, a fellowship time with refreshments, and an all-church dinner following the morning service. The entire community is invited to participate.

LDS Church in PTC welcomes new missionaries

Elder Clark Rumsey and Elder Jeffrey Snow are new missionaries serving in Peachtree City and Tyrone for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As missionaries for their church they give up two years of their college age lives to spread the Gospel message.

Peachtree City Methodist Church to offer 13-week DivorceCare seminar

The Peachtree City United Methodist church will sponsor a 13-week DivorceCare seminar beginning Thursday, Aug. 30, from 7-9 p.m. The program is nondenominational and features Biblical teaching for those recovering from divorce and separation.

Mom's Group starts at First Presbyterian September 17

Lisa Mathews and Wendy Farrell will head up the Mom's Group activities this fall, beginning Monday, Sept. 17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. The group will meet at the church from 9:30-11:20 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Moms of all ages are welcome.

Inman UMC will participate in 'Heritage Days'

Members of Inman United Methodist church will once again be a co-sponsor of the annual Inman Heritage Days, scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14, 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. until dark each day.

F'ville UMC featuring Camp Meeting Sundays through September 2

Members of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church invite the community to join them for Camp Meeting Sundays during the month of August. The special 11 a.m. services feature casual dress for worship, favorite hymns during the service, and lemonade refreshments after worship. Camp Meeting Sundays will continue through Sept. 2.

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