Catholics
and Baptists: Many differences but a common Savior
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
The Catholics had
a fine service March 19 as they celebrated the Silver Anniversary of
the ordination of the Reverend Mr. Tom Zaworski as one of the first
married deacons in the Catholic Church. The celebration was conducted
at The Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel in Fayetteville. Archbishop
John F. Donoghue presided over the service, a high tribute to Tom and
his family.
Peachtree
City UMC breaks ground for 50,000 sq. ft. facility
Some
400-plus members of the Peachtree City United Methodist Church, led
by Senior Pastor Chuck Hodges, recently gathered on a newly cleared,
kudzu-free piece of land located on the north end of Robinson Road to
celebrate the official groundbreaking on the 64-acre property purchased
by the church in September of 1999.
Easter
Events
Fayetteville
First Baptist presents 'Bow the Knee' Friday, Saturday
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.
Hopewell
UMC casserole cookoff is tonight at 6 p.m.
Hopewell
United Methodist Church will have a Casserole Cookoff tonight, March
27, at 6 p.m. Entries are encouraged to bring their favorite casserole
and compete for the Wooden Spoon Award.
Nativity
will offer two Easter services
The
Episcopal Church of the Nativity will offer two services on Easter Sunday.
The Great Vigil of Easter will begin outdoors at 6 a.m. with the blessing
of the new fire and a service of light. It includes a service of the
Word, Holy Baptism and the first Eucharist of Easter. A breakfast will
follow at 8 a.m.
National
Day of Prayer team makes plans
The
Fayette County National Day of Prayer Team met recently to formulate
plans for this year's events. Meeting in Fayetteville, the team is composed
of area ministers and laypersons throughout the county.
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