Wednesday, September 3, 2003
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Wednesday, September 3, 2003 |
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Religion Briefs Community Bible study begins Sept. 5 Community Bible Study, an interdenominational study program, will resume Friday, Sept. 5 and will continue through April 2004. Classes will meet on Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 592 Bernhard Rd., south of Fayetteville. This year's study will be on the book of Luke. A children's program is offered for children and grandchildren of those attending the study. For more information and to register for the adult study, contact Deena Smith, 770-632-9071. For information or to register for the children's program, contact Janet Jeffares, 770-632-8757.
Grief recovery group begins at Outreach Outreach International Center will offer a community-wide Grief Recovery Group beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The group will continue to meet the second Tuesday of each month at the facilities of Outreach International Center (OIC), 1091 South Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville. Dr. John H. Hatcher, OIC Pastor, will facilitate the group. Participants will be asked to share their grief experience only so far as they are comfortable to do so. For more information and to register for the course, call the church office, 770 719-0303.
Grace Church plans ladies' Bible study A ladies Bible study class, "Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John," by Beth Moore, will begin Tuesday Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Church. For childcare reservations or more information, call Doris at 770-487-1249.
Christ the King to offer Bible study Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg will offer a four-month Bible study course on the New Testament books of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus beginning Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. There is no charge for the course which will be taught in the parish house of the church's property on Ga. Hwy. 34, just west of Peachtree City. The study will take a chapter by chapter approach with ample time for questions and discussion. The instructors will be Father David Epps of Sharpsburg, rector of Christ the King, and Father Paul Massey of Peachtree City, a priest at Christ the King. For more information, call the church, 770-252-2428.
Cancer support group open to the community Fayetteville First United Methodist Church offers a Cancer Support Group on the third Thursday of the month (September through May) at 6:30 p.m. in the Bride's Room. The purpose of the group is to offer encouragement and support to both long-term cancer survivors as well as those recently diagnosed. Guest speakers share information on various topics such as nutrition, treatment options, and tips on finding the right doctor. Each year group members sponsor a team in the Relay for Life, a walk-a-thon fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The group is open to the community. For further information, contact Brenda Ramage at 770-460-0225 or Asden Johnson at 770-461-2388.
Body of Christ schedules men's conference The Body of Christ International, U.S.A. invites all men to the "Mighty Men of Valor Conference" scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. The speakers will be Pastor Randy Morrison of Speak the Word Church International in Golden Valley, Minn., and Pastor Michael Moore of Faith Chapel Christian Center in Birmingham, Ala. Also speaking will be Dr. Joseph M. Ripley, pastor of Body of Christ Church. There is no charge to attend the conference. The Body of Christ is at 3650 Flat Shoals Rd. in College Park. For more information, call 770-472-4800.
Tyrone First Baptist hosts quilting bee Ladies at the Tyrone First Baptist Church have a quilting bee each Tuesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. The church is on Arrowwood Rd. just off Senoia Rd. For more information, call the church office, 770-487-4385.
Woolsey Baptist ladies plan Bible study A ladies' Bible study fellowship begins Thursday, Sept. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Woolsey Baptist Church. 115 Hampton Rd., Fayetteville. For more information, call 770-631-0201.
S.A.G.E. Junaluska trip is next month The S.A.G.E. (Senior Adults Going Everywhere) ministry at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is planning a fall getaway to the mountains of western North Carolina Oct. 10 and 11. The group will travel to Lake Junaluska for an overnight stay. The cost is $114 per person and includes transportation, one night's stay at the Lake Junaluska Hotel (sharing a double room), three buffet meals at the hotel and an evening concert by the Lake Junaluska Singers. For more information, contact Becky Davenport, 770-461-4313, ext, 17, or Ken and Carolyn Broady, 770-486-7727.
Eating Disorders group meets Wednesdays Eating Disorders Anonymous, a faith-based 12-step program for people with eating disorders, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room 302 at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church, Robinson Road Campus, 225 Robinson Road. EDA is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that in sharing their common problems, they may help others to recover from their eating disorders. Each meeting consists of a devotional or Bible study followed by a period of discussion and sharing. The group is open to high-school-age students and adults. For more information contact the church, 770-487-6499, or e-mail dgfuller@bellsouth.net.
Parent's Day Out program has openings The Parent's Day Out program at North Fayette United Methodist Church has openings available in all classes. Class dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Children ages three months to four years are eligible to participate. North Fayette is at 847 New Hope Rd. For more information, call Rhonda Crowther, 770-719-1805; Jonna Cook, 770-461-2758; or the church office, 770-461-2409.
Cliftondale UMC plans enrichment class A new life enrichment class is forming at Cliftondale United Methodist Church and will begin Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. The textbook is "Eight Life-Enriching Practices of United Methodists," by Dr. Henry Knight. There is a textbook fee of $7, but the class is free. For more information, call 770-964-4912. The class is open to the community.
Fairburn UMC plans revival Sept. 9-11 The Rev. Al Turner will be the guest minister at Fairburn United Methodist's fall revival scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 9-11 at 7 p.m. Tuesday night's service has been designated Youth Emphasis Night and youth in the area are invited to the Youth House for pizza at 6 p.m., prior to the service. Police and firefighters will be honored in remembrance of 9/11 with a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. For more information, call the church office, 770-964-3393.
Providence preschool begins this fall Providence United Methodist Church will begin its preschool program this fall with classes for three-year-olds meeting three days a week and classes for four-year-olds meeting four days a week. Hours are from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration forms are available at the church at 592 Bernhard Rd. for more information, call Tracy Williamson, 770-631-9852.
Seniors invited to join 'McFolks' at MRBC Senior adults in the community are invited to be a part of the 'McFolks' group at McDonough Road Baptist Church. The group participates in out-of-town trips, local get-togethers, and has its own choir at the church. The Senior Singing Adult Choir meets on Wednesday mornings. For more information, call McDonough Road Baptist Church at 770-460-5423. |
