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Wednesday, December 10, 2003

‘Peace’ tree may not be such a bad thing after all
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

The Avenue shopping center in Peachtree City has given us the Peace Tree this year rather than a Christmas tree. It seems that just another string of lights has gone out. Already we have learned that we should greet one another with “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas.” Merchants want to be politically and economically correct these days.

Price to speak at Peachtree Christian Fellowship Sunday

Leon Price, a New Testament prophet, will minister this Sunday, Dec. 14 at Peachtree Christian Fellowship. Services will be held at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of PCF, 640 Ebenezer Church Road between Fayetteville and Peachtree City.

Christ Our Shepherd to offer Moravian Love Feasts

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will offer Love Feasts in Moravian Tradition Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. A tradition of the Moravian Church since 1727, Love Feasts include serving specially-baked buns and coffee or apple juice to worshipers. All adult worshipers will be given a lighted beeswax candle dressed in a red paper “ruff.”

Nativity presents Lessons and Carols Dec. 14

The St. Cecilia Choir of The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville, under the direction of music minister Joanne Brown, will present a service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. at the church. The program is free and the community is invited to attend. A nursery will be provided.

Advent services continue at Christ Our Shepherd

Midweek Advent Services continue at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. The church is on the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Hwy. 54.

Peachtree City UMC announces Christmas events

Members of the community are invited to Peachtree City United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 14, for “When Love Came Down.” Performances will be held at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m.

Brooks UMC to present Shaw’s ‘Many Moods of Christmas’

Members of Brooks United Methodist Church will present their Christmas cantata Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

St. Gabriel’s announces Christmas Masses

The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel in Fayetteville will celebrate Christmas with three Masses on Christmas eve and one on Christmas day.

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