White
ministers at state event ... color them 'not there
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
Governor Roy Barnes
and certain members of the State Legislature hosted the First Annual
Clergy Appreciation Day at the Capitol Monday, March 18. Dr. James Willis,
pastor of North Fayette Baptist Church, and I attended the event almost
by accident. We had not received any legislative invitation, but had
been alerted by Pastor Mamie Harris of the New Generation Christian
Fellowship Church in Griffin. Well, Praise God, we went and were shaking
the welcomed hand of His Honor, The Governor.
Christ
Our Shepherd Lutheran announces Holy Week services
The
last days of Jesus' earthly life will be remembered during Holy Week
at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, senior pastor
Rev. John Weber announced recently. There will be many opportunities
to worship during a week that ends in solemnity before the great joy
of Easter, the Day of Resurrection, he said.
Easter
Events
Fayetteville
First Baptist presents 'Bow the Knee' March 29, 30
The Fayetteville
First Baptist Church's Sanctuary Choir and Praise Orchestra will present
the dramatic musical, "Bow the Knee," Friday and Saturday,
March 29 and 30, at the church. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m.
First
Presbyterian in PTC plans breakfast, Easter egg hunt Sat.
The
first Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a pancake breakfast
and Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23, beginning at 9 a.m. The breakfast
is sponsored by the Men's Fellowship in partnership with the Children's
Ministries. No tickets or reservations are required and crafts and games
are planned.
Episcopal
Church of the Nativity announces Holy Week events
The
Episcopal Church of the Nativity will offer two services on Palm Sunday,
March 24. The Children and Family Service will begin outdoors at 9 a.m.
with the blessing and procession with palms. The 10:30 a.m. traditional
service will begin next door on the front lawn at the Catholic Church
of St. Gabriel. The Catholic and Episcopal congregations will participate
together in the first part of their Palm Sunday service, which includes
a joint procession with palms prior to entering their respective sanctuaries.
First
Presbyterian in PTC plans breakfast, Easter egg hunt Sat.
The
first Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a pancake breakfast
and Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23, beginning at 9 a.m. The breakfast
is sponsored by the Men's Fellowship in partnership with the Children's
Ministries. No tickets or reservations are required and crafts and games
are planned.
Russian
choir will perform at PTC United Methodist this Sunday
The
Russian folk ensemble "Russicum" will perform in concert at
Peachtree City United Methodist Church Sunday, March 24, at 6 p.m.
Peachtree
City UMC relocates Sunrise service to new property
Members
of the Peachtree City United Methodist Church will have their Easter
Sunrise service at 7 a.m. on their new property located on the north
end of Robinson Road across from the Calvary Temple church. The 64-acre
location has just recently been cleared and a groundbreaking service
was celebrated March 10.
Fairburn
Baptist presents "Crown Him King"
First
Baptist Church of Fairburn will have a special Easter service on Palm
Sunday, March 24, during morning worship, when the music ministry presents
"Crown Him King," a choral and instrumental performance celebrating
the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Special services
and breakfast also are planned for Good Friday, March 29, and Easter
Sunday, March 31.
Christ
the King church to host ICCEC missions conference
Christ
the King Charismatic Episcopal Church will host the third annual missions
conference for the Georgia Diocese of the International Communion of
the Charismatic Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. until
3 p.m. Conference speaker will be Dr. Judy Massey of Peachtree City.
Cope
resigns from Fairburn Baptist
Dr.
Oscar T. Cope has resigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Fairburn after 19 years of service. He will become Associated Missionary
of the Western Baptist Association on April 1. The association is composed
of 54 churches in Coweta, Heard and Meriwether counties.
Fayetteville
United Pentecostal will celebrate sixth anniversary
Members
of Fayetteville United Pentecostal Church will celebrate their sixth
year anniversary and dedicate their new church building April 26-28.
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