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The
true 'colors' of Christmas ...
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
Our
church just completed its annual presentation of some sort of special
Christmas play. For the last two years we have presented renditions
of A Cricket County Christmas. It's about two sets of cousins city and
country who interact with one another and in all their cultural mix-ups,
they experience the true meaning of the Christmas Story.
Christ
Our Shepherd Lutheran to offer series of services on Christmas Eve
In celebration of
the very heart of Christianity that God came to earth as a human infant
the congregation of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree
City will hold a series of worship services on Christmas Eve, Tuesday,
Dec. 24.
Tyrone
First Christian will present special music program Dec. 22
The Chancel Choir
of the First Christian Church of Tyrone will present an evening of secular
and sacred Christmas music Sunday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m. The program is
under the direction of James Shelton, minister of music.
No.
Fayette UMC sets Christmas services
North Fayette United
Methodist church will have three services Christmas Eve, beginning with
a family and children's service at 6 p.m. in the Activities Center.
It will feature carols with drum and guitar accompaniment and will end
with candle lighting by the entire congregation.
Prince
of Peace plans Christmas Eve services
Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church invites the community to Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
Services, offered at 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 p.m.
First
Christian of Tyrone announces services
The First Christian
Church of Tyrone will host a Candlelight Communion service at 7 p.m.
on Christmas Eve, featuring carols, scripture and special music.
St.
Mary Magdalene announces Masses
St. Mary Magdalene
Catholic Mission in Sharpsburg has announced plans for Christmas and
New Year's Masses. All events will be held at East Coweta High School,
400 McCollum-Sharpsburg Rd. (Ga. Hwy. 154).
Senoia
UMC sets Christmas services
Senoia United Methodist
Church will have Christmas Eve candlelight services, Tuesday, Dec. 24.
at 5 and 11 p.m. Both services will include the singing of traditional
Christmas carols, a brief Christmas homily by the Rev. Steve Davidson,
pastor, Holy Communion, and will conclude with candle lighting.
Coweta
ministry seeks donations for local, international missions
The Lord's Place
Thrift Store in Grantville, a personal ministry of the Roy Smith family,
is still seeking donations for support money and materials for missionaries
in the U.S. and abroad. The facility offers saleable throwaway items
donated by individuals and churches. Smith states that 100 percent of
the money raised from the sale of items goes to missions.
Clayton
County's Performing Arts Christmas production starts Friday
A community Christmas
musical, "In the Fullness of Time," will be presented at the
Clayton County Performing Arts Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec.
20, 21 and 22. The play is written, directed and choreographed by Clayton
County native, Melly Meadows, and performed by a cast of hundreds. Admission
is free.
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