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Wednesday, May 21, 2003

God bless our 'protectors'
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

If anyone is reading out there, especially those public servants that put their lives on the line for the citizenry, let me know something. Thousands of residents in Fayette County are so very proud of our law enforcement officials, firefighters, and 911 personnel. You are always there when we need you whether it's a fender bender or our love ones with medical emergencies. We are grateful to you for several reasons. lf.

Fayetteville First UMC plans summer fun days for children

Registration is now open to the community for Fayetteville First United Methodist Church's Summer Fun Days for children ages 5 through fifth grade. Those participating will enjoy a myriad of activities ranging from field trips to a wild animal park to ceramics and pottery making. Groups are divided into two age groups age 5 through completed first grade (Arky Angels), and those in second through fifth grade (Jericho Jammers). Groups will meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, June 4, and ending with a party on Aug. 6.

Fayette's Dawson, Martin receive $500 Wesley Foundation grants at Clayton State

Three Clayton State students Josh Dawson of Peachtree City, Molly Martin of Fayetteville, and Sherlene Nelson of Stockbridge, will be presented with Ernest Dunbar Award grants for their involvement in Christian Campus Ministries (CCM), a nondenominational outreach of the United Methodist Church. The students will receive $500 each from the Board of the Wesley Foundation, and will give brief addresses to the Jones Memorial Men's Club, a sponsor of the grants, at Butch's Restaurant in Jonesboro May 27.

Faith Lutheran breaks ground for new facility

Calling it a blend of the old with the new the celebration of Palm Sunday and the groundbreaking for a new church members of Faith Lutheran Church in Coweta County broke ground for their new church building last month.

Vacation Bible School

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