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Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Experiencing the true spirit of unity
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
On last Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in north Fayette hosted an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service and invited area ministers to participate. Father Paul Bryant, the school's chaplain, a delightful brother hailing from Ireland, facilitated our participation in the service and then hosted us to a delicious smothered fried chicken feast.

First Presbyterian to host Handel's 'Messiah' Sing-Along

The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will lead the community into the Advent season this Sunday, Dec. 2, with the third annual "Messiah Sing-Along" scheduled for 5 p.m. The classic holiday piece will be performed by a chorus composed of members of the community, along with soloists Casey Huggins, soprano; Amy Chaffin, alto; David Stivers, tenor; and Bill Killmeier, bass.

Senoia First Baptist will offer Christmas drama Dec. 9, 10

The Drama Ministry at the First Baptist Church in Senoia, with the assistance of Word To Life Ministries, will present a three-act comedy entitled "The 'Joy' of Christmas," Sunday. Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The play is about the Clayton family and how each family member sees the holidays.

'Small Frie' to emcee Unity Mission's Community Fellowship Celebration

Unity Mission Church, Church of God in Christ, will host the ministry's first Community Fellowship Celebration Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m., at Abundant Life Worship Center in Tyrone.

Mathura to be honored by PTC Church of God

The Rev. Allan Mathura will be honored by the congregation at Peachtree City Church of God Sunday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sheffield will entertain at SPRY meeting Tues.

Emily Baird Sheffield, Ms. National Senior Citizen 2000, will entertain the SPRY group (Senior Presbyterians Remaining Young) at the December holiday luncheon meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Heritage Christian to present 'Dickens Village' Dec. 12-16

Members of Heritage Christian Church invite the community to visit and stroll through "Dickens Village," a Victorian village with old-fashioned activities, which will be open Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 12-16 from 5:30-9 p.m.

Providence hosts breakfast with Santa Saturday

Providence United Methodist Church will host "Breakfast With Santa," Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8-10 a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children (pay at the door).

First Presbyterian Church to offer new community classes

The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will offer two community classes beginning Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

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