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The
miracles of ‘purpose’
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
As you drive around
Fayette you may notice church signs promoting “40 Days of Purpose.”
Founder and Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church in Southern
California says that when churches use this track called 40 Days of
Purpose, worship attendance climbs 20 percent and small group attendance
increases more than 100 percent. What pastor in his or her right mind
would not welcome those stats?
‘Square
foot’ ministry to host fun walk, race Feb. 28
Square Foot Ministry
in Fayetteville is sponsoring a Leap of Faith Fun Walk/5K Race Saturday,
Feb. 28, at 9: a.m.
St.
Gabriel’s Catholic plans Ash Wednesday services
The Catholic Church
of Saint Gabriel in Fayetteville will join Christians around the world
in observing Ash Wednesday, offering three Masses and a communion service
to mark the beginning of Lent.
Nativity
Episcopal schedules Ash Wednesday services
The Episcopal Church
of the Nativity in Fayetteville will offer three services for Ash Wednesday,
Feb. 25, all of which will include the imposition of ashes in addition
to the Holy Eucharist. The services are open to the public.
Lutheran,
Episcopal churches join hands for Ash Wednesday
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church and Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will have a
combined Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 25. The 7 p.m. service will be
held at St. Andrew’s, 316 N. Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City.
Charter
now offering Christian oriented program on channel 10
Linda Jennings and
Maggie Murphy are co-hosts for a new Christian television program called
“Tea With Maggie and Linda,” which began airing on Charter
Communication’s cable channel 10 yesterday. The show is broadcast
Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m.
Comedian
Thor Ramsey to appear at First Presbyterian
“Caffeinated
Comedy Night,” an evening of standup comedy by Thor Ramsey, is
being sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City,
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the church.
Rob
Stevenson to address Campus Christian Ministries at Clayton State
Rob Stevenson, Clayton
State’s best-known singing student, will address the university’s
Campus Christian Ministries Tuesday, Feb. 24.
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