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Wednesday,September 3, 2003

Staying married is about a faith
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

Getting married is easy. Staying married is hard. Getting married only takes a few dollars, a blood test, and a willing minister or justice of the peace. Staying married takes a few hundred thousand dollars, a host of tough decisions, and a willingness to listen to some strong words from your mate and maybe even a host of ministers.

Jewish, Christian, Muslim communities join hands for interfaith service Sept. 10

Three Fayetteville communities of faith are joining together to offer an interfaith service of hope and healing in remembrance of 9/11 to be held Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 130 Antioch Road, Fayetteville. The service is open and the community is invited to attend. Childcare will be provided.

Peachtree City UMC offers grief recovery group each Wednesday

GriefShare, a grief recovery support group sponsored by Peachtree City United Methodist Church, meets each Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 306 at the Robinson Road campus, 225 Robinson Rd. in Peachtree City. Childcare is available for children through fifth grade with reservations. There is a $15 workbook fee but scholarships are available for those in need.

Fayetteville First Baptist schedules auditions for Christmas musical

Fayetteville First Baptist Church will hold team and ensemble auditions for "His Kingdom Shall Never End," its upcoming Christmas musical, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4, 6, and 7 from 7-9 p.m.

Flat Creek Baptist plans marriage seminar

A two-day marriage enrichment weekend is planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, at Flat Creek Baptist Church. The theme is "Celebrating Your Marriage." Workshop and keynote speakers will be Ted and Diane Kandler. Eric Baker will be the worship leader. Registration is required.

Newnan Presbyterian gears up for anniversary

Guest ministers, a Scottish kirkin', complete with a bagpiper, a chimes concert and the annual outdoor church picnic, will highlight a September of celebration for Newnan Presbyterian Church as the congregation celebrates the institution's 175th anniversary.

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