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Wednesday, July 2, 2003

Let faith come first in life's everyday issues
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Norma McCorvey became a Christian in 1995. That's made all the difference for her and her heritage. She was the plaintiff in the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which made abortion the law of the land. Because she became a Christian, her perspective about life has changed significantly, so much so that she joined Operation Rescue.

St. Andrew's Larisey pursuing doctor of ministry degree at Tennessee retreat

Father Frank Larisey, associate pastor at St. Andrew's in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City, is continuing studies for a doctor of ministry degree during a retreat at the University of the South, School of Theology, in Sewanee, Tenn., through July 10. The retreat includes intensive study, lectures and discussion, followed by home study, research and preparing a dissertation.

Peachtree City's Nelson currently in Cuba seeking human rights violations

The Rev. Edward B. Nelson, a retired minister and part-time resident of Peachtree City, is currently on a fact-finding mission in Cuba with "Witness for Peace," a faith-based organization committed to global peace, economic and social justice, and the resolution of international conflicts by peaceful and non violent negotiations.

Jonesboro First Baptist's patriotic program is tonight

Members of Jonesboro First Baptist Church will have their annual Celebrate America performance Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6:15.

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