Wednesday, November 28, 2001
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Wednesday, November 28, 2001 |
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Religion Briefs 'Hanging of the Greens' is Dec. 1 at Christ Our Hope Members of Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church will decorate the sanctuary and trim their tree on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to wear work clothes. Supper will be served at 5 p.m. followed by the official lighting of the tree and carol singing in the sanctuary. Christ Our Hope is at 2165 Ga. Hwy. 138 in Riverdale, near the north Fayette County line. For information, call the church, 770-997-7117.
Inman schedules 'Greening of the Church' Members of Inman United Methodist Church will have a special service for the "Greening of the Church," Sunday,. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Inman is at 151 Hills Bridge Rd. off Ga. Hwy. 92 South. For more information about the church or special Christmas activities, call 770-4651-2123. The Web site can be accessed at www.inmanumc.com.
Lisbon Baptist to present musical drama Sunday Lisbon Baptist Church will present the musical drama "The Road to Bethlehem" Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at the church. Lisbon is at 1662 Ga. Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. For information, call the church, 770-461-1583.
Fayetteville Knights of Columbus honored The Knights of Columbus Council #11458 of Fayetteville was recently awarded the Star Council Award, for exemplary community service. The award is presented to only a few charitable councils each year. Fayetteville Grand Knight, Jack Krakeel, accepted the award for the Fayetteville Council.
Peachtree City First Presbyterian offers singles ministry Singles age 35 years and up are invited to attend singles ministry meetings at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. Activities include Bible study and an occasional fellowship event. The class is currently studying "The Secrets of the Vine," the sequel to "The Prayer of Jabez." First Presbyterian is at 206 Willowbend Rd. For more information, call Valerie Gamble, 770-251-0156, or the church, 770-487-7757.
Nativity schedules special Christmas events The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will offer a service of Holy Eucharist on each of the four weekends of Advent, beginning Saturday, Dec. 1. The service begins at 5:30 p.m. Incense will be used during the services. A special adult education session entitled "Welcoming the New Liturgical Year" will take place Saturday Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The class will address the seasons of Advent/Christmas/Epiphany and some of the traditions of Anglican worship. The church is at 130 Antioch Road. For more information, call the parish office, 770-460-6390, or check the website at www.fayettenativity.com
New Hope Baptist will have Christmas banquet Dec. 1 Members of New Hope Baptist Church will have their Adult Christmas Banquet Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., in the Rainbow Room of the North Campus. Entertainment will be provided by Dennis Swanberg. Tickets are $20 per person and include the meal and entertainment. No childcare will be provided on Saturday, but special events are planned for children on Sunday, including a preschool party (no charge) and a children's party ($5 per ticket). Those who do not need childcare are encouraged to attend the Saturday event. For more information, call 770-460-4820.
Covenant children to present musical Dec. 2 The children's ministry at Covenant Presbyterian Church will present a musical entitled, "The Plane Truth About Christmas," Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. The performance emphasizes missions and evangelism. Covenant is at 819 Ga. Hwy. 314 in Fayetteville. For more information, call the church, 770-460-9450.
Third Thursday group will have Christmas luncheon Those age 55 and older (or in full-time retirement) are invited to join the Third Thursday group at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church for the Christmas luncheon, Thursday, Dec. 6, at noon, at Baci Restaurant in Fayetteville. The cost is $8 per person. To reserve a space, call Tom or Dot Petrasek, 770-461-3118. The group meets monthly for gatherings and trips. For more information on Third Thursday, call the church, 770-461-4313.
Fayetteville First Baptist ladies plan Christmas dinner Ladies at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church will have their annual Christmas Dinner Buffet Thursday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollingsworth House. Cost is $5 per person. Tickets may be purchased through the church office or through hostess volunteers. Childcare is available with reservations. For more information, call the church, 770-461-8378.
McDonough Road ladies plan Cookie Swap Dec. 1 The ladies ministry at McDonough Rd. Baptist Church will have a Holiday Cookie Swap Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Those attending are asked to bring three or four dozen cookies and an empty cookie tin. Sign up at the church or call the office, 770-460-5423.
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