Wednesday, October 8, 2003
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Wednesday, October 8, 2003 |
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Religion Breifs Flat Rock A.M.E. announces Women's Day activities The Women of Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church will hold their Annual Women's Day Revival Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8, 9, and 10, and their Women's Day Program Sunday, Oct. 12. The Rev. Cassandra Wheeler Hall of St. Phillips A.M.E. Church will deliver the message for the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service and Presiding Elder Ella Mae Smiley will present the message at the 3 p.m. service. For more information, call 770-460-6446. The church is just off Ga. Hwy. 54, Fayetteville, near Adams Farm. The Rev. Edward J. Johnson is pastor.
Bethany UMC schedules World Crafts Sale Oct. 11 Bethany United Methodist Church will have its second annual Ten Thousand Villages Crafts Sale Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arts and crafts from all over the world will be featured. Benefits go to local artisans in third world countries. Items include musical instruments, pottery, jewelry, baskets, toys, creches, hand-loomed textiles and more. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit alternative trading organization and a program of Mennonite Central Committee. Bethany UMC is at 607 Rivers Rd. in north Fayette County. For more information, call the church office, 770-964-6992 or 770-964-6999.
Christ the King men's group meets Oct. 11 The men of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church will have a breakfast at the church Saturday, Oct. 11, with Father Michael St. Clair as the featured speaker. The church is on Ga. Hwy. 34 between Peachtree City and Newnan. For more information, call 770-252-2428.
Whitewater Baptist in Brooks plans revival Oct. 12-17 Former Whitewater pastor Randy Gardner will be the guest preacher during revival services at Whitewater Baptist Church in Brooks, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 17. Services will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Outreach International's grief recovery group meets Oct. 14 Outreach International Center, 1091 South Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville, will provide its monthly Grief Recovery Group, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the church. For more information, call 770- 719-0303.
Trinity Christian School plans consignment sale Oct. 18 Trinity Christian School will have its annual children's consignment sale Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. until noon. A half-off sale will be held for all remaining items between 2 and 3 p.m. Items available will include children's clothing sizes birth to preteen, maternity clothes, toys and equipment from more than 125 consignors. Clothing will be in good condition and displayed on racks. The school is 1.5 miles west of Peachtree City at the intersection of Ga. Hwys. 34 and 54, behind Collector's Corner.
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.
S.A.G.E. Junaluska trip is this weekend 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.
Flat Creek Baptist's revival is Nov. 9-12 Members of Flat Creek Baptist Church will have a revival Sunday through Wednesday, Nov. 9-12, with guest evangelist Gene Williams and music evangelist Billy Jack Green. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weekday services will begin at 7 p.m. Flat Creek is on Flat Creek Trail between Ga. Hwy. 54 and Tyrone Road, about halfway between Fayetteville and Peachtree City. For more information, call the church office, 770-487-4890.
Christ Our Hope offers Wednesday Communion Wednesday evening Communion services are held each week at 7:10 p.m. at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church on Ga. Hwy. 138. The service is a brief, spoken service with a period of silent prayer and meditation. The service concludes at 7:30 p.m. For more information on the church or for directions, call the office at 770-997-7117 or visit the church Web site, www.christourhope.org.
Local teens invited to join 'God Squad' Prince of Peace Lutheran Church invites high school and middle school age youth to join the God Squad, a youth ministry featuring music, drama, worship, fellowship and snacks. The group meets on Sundays from 4-6 p.m. at the church, 257 Ga. Hwy. 314, Fayetteville, behind Lowes. Call 770-461-3403 for more information.
Rolling Hills Baptist announces interim pastor Jay Vineyard has been selected to serve as interim pastor at Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The church is at 1481 Redwine Rd. For more information, call 770-719-1493.
Third Thursday group to visit cotton plantation Fayetteville First United Methodist Church's Third Thursday group (senior citizens), will travel to Juliette for a tour of the 150-year-old Jarrell Cotton Plantation Thursday, Oct. 16. The group will leave the church at 8:30 a.m. and will return mid-afternoon. The cost of the tour is $4 and includes transportation. Lunch plans will be announced. To sign up, call Carolyn or Ken Broady, 770-486-7727, or Tom or Dot Petrasek, 770-461-3118.
First Presbyterian offers holiday grief class First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will offer a Grief Class especially designed to help prepare for the holidays without that special loved one recently lost. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. The class runs five weeks and begins Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in Room D at the church. For more information, contact Dana or Judy at 770-502-0621.
Holly Grove A.M.E. to celebrate Women's Day Holly Grove AME Church will celebrate Women's Day Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. This year's focus will be "The Power of a Spiritual Woman." The speaker will be Sister Mary Smith, wife of the Rev. Rufus Smith, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in LaGrange. All women in the community are encouraged to attend. For further information, contact Sister Jackie Edwards, 770-632-1647, or Sister Adriene Sears, 678-364-1497.
Christ Our Hope men resume monthly breakfast meetings The men at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church have monthly breakfast meetings the fourth Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the church. Christ Our Hope is at 2165 Ga. Hwy. 138, SW, in Riverdale, just north of the Fayette County line. For information about the church or the men's group, call 770-997-7117.
Eating Disorders Anonymous 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.
FUMC ladies collecting bric-a-brac for craft show The United Methodist Women at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church are collecting bric-a-brac for their upcoming November Craft Show, scheduled for Nov. 15. Proceeds go to support local missions. A large part of the proceeds comes from the bric-a-brac room. To donate items or for more information, contact Eleanor Wiley, 770-487-4673.
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.
Ladies exercise classes offered at Tyrone FBC A ladies' exercise class taught by local gym employees is held each Tuesday and Friday from 7-8 p.m. at Tyrone First Baptist Church. Those attending are asked to bring an exercise mat or beach towel and a water bottle. For more information, call the church office, 770-487-4385. |
