Wednesday, February 5, 2003
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Wednesday, February 5, 2003 |
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Religion Briefs CDM presents financial workshop Feb. 8 Christ Discipleship Ministries will present the second in its series of six workshops Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The workshop will address the topic, "Begin Your Road to Financial Success," and will be taught by April W. Wyatt, a retired family and consumer sciences educator and consultant, formerly with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. She presently conducts financial seminars and workshops. A booklet must be purchased at the workshop. For more information and directions to CDM, call 770-487-7354.
Braelinn Baptist offers retirement strategies course Braelinn Baptist Church will present a planning course on "Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement," each Thursday, Feb. 6 through Feb. 27, from 6:30-9 p.m. Topics covered will include investments, long-term health care, Social Security and Medicare, estate planning, lifestyle issues, pension options and, in general, a conservative approach to wise money management. Tuition is $59. Paid attendees may bring spouses or a guest at no extra charge. The church is at 777 Robinson Rd., Peachtree City. To register, call Jim Watkins, 770-487-1421, or Holli Redlich, 770-487-6691, ext. 236.
Heritage Christian offers variety of Wednesday classes Heritage Christian Church offers a variety of classes for adults on Wednesday evenings. Currently, classes are being held on: "Intimate Issues," led by Vickie Sloderbeck; "Single Again" classes, led by Fred Stavely; "Financial Peace University," led by Angela Papac; and "An Ordinary Day with Jesus," led by Roy Robertson. The Heritage choir also practices on Wednesday evenings. For more information, call the church office, 770-716-5768. Heritage is at 2130 Redwine Rd. in Fayetteville.
Holy Trinity hosts daily ecumenical prayers for country Holy Trinity Catholic Church began holding a daily ecumenical 15- minute prayer service last Monday for the U.S. leadership and military during this time of tragedy and uncertainty. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Those who cannot attend are encouraged to pray wherever they are at this time of the day. The prayer service will be at 12:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and at noon on Fridays.
First Baptist offers ESL classes The Fayetteville First Baptist Church will offer ESL (English as a Second Language) classes each Sunday from 4:30-6 p.m., beginning Sunday, Feb. 9. Classes will continue for 10 weeks. These are in addition to the ongoing classes presently held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11 a.m. Holidays to be observed follow the Fayette County School System holidays. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-8378.
Christian Minstrals to appear at Tyrone First Christian The First Christian Church of Tyrone will host the Christian Minstrels in concert Sunday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. The Christian Minstrels is a group of students from Atlanta Christian College who perform all over the southeast. First Christian is adjacent to Burch Elementary School. For more information, call the church office, 770-969-7346.
Fairburn ministry offers drug, alcohol counseling Open Word Ministries in Fairburn will offer free weekly group counseling sessions for those struggling with drug or alcohol addictions. The sessions are confidential, open to the public, and will begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Open Word is at 6230 Ga. Hwy. 92 in Fairburn. For more information and directions, call 770-964-3379. The Web site is at www.OWCM.org.
Inman to offer new Sunday school class Inman United Methodist Church will offer a new Sunday school class for college students and young adults beginning Sunday, Feb. 23. The class will meet each Sunday at 10 a.m. For more information, call Donna McChargue, 404-461-0115 or 770-461-2123.
Bethany ladies to sponsor Valentine party The Circle of Love at Bethany United Methodist Church will sponsor a Valentine party Thursday, Feb. 13, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Bethany is at 607 Rivers Rd. in north Fayette County. For more information, call the church office, 770-964-6992 or 770-964-6999.
Golden Harps will meet Feb. 13 Members of the Golden Harps at Harp's Crossing Baptist Church will meet Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. for dinner in the church annex. The program will be presented by Jane and Mark Prince. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-5318. |
