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Wednesday, February 25, 2004

The Passion according to Mark
By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

The passion of Christ as presented in the Gospel of Mark, by most scholarly accounts, the earliest of the four Gospel accounts:

Christ the King church will offer Ash Wednesday service tonight

Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church will observe Ash Wednesday tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Holly Grove AME celebrates Black History this Sunday

With the theme of “Her Story: We’ve Come This far by Faith,” Holly Grove A.M.E. Church will celebrate Black History this Sunday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m., tracing the contributions made by women in the African Methodist Episcopal Church from 1783 to the present.

PTC First Presbyterian Church offers Lenten Devotional book

The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City is ushering in the Lenten season by the publication of its second annual Lenten Devotional Book, comprised of 40 daily messages written by members of the church, reflecting on Christ’s teachings and the way He has influenced their individual lives.

Fayetteville First UMC will offer Lenten luncheon series

The United Methodist Women at Fayetteville First United Methodist church will once again sponsor a Lenten luncheon series, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon until 1 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. The cost is $2 per person.

Hudak to lead Lenten retreat in Atlanta

The Rev. Bob Hudak, rector of The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville, will lead a Lenten Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 28. Sponsored by The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, the retreat will be at the Lanier House on the cathedral grounds. The retreat will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend; reservations are required. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. For more information and reservations, call Margaret Lias at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 404-365-1034.

Burrell installed as new pastor at North Fayette

The congregation of North Fayette United Methodist Church recently installed and welcomed the Rev. Doug Burrell as its new pastor. The installation ceremony was performed Jan. 25 by the Rev. DeDe Leetch, LaGrange District Superintendent.

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