Religion Briefs

Waddy on tour in Thailand

Hugh Waddy, organist at National Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville, is presently on a three-week tour in Thailand as accompanist for the Korean Choir of New York. Also with the group is soloist Yumi Boulanger, a frequent soloist at National Heights.

Men’s group meets at Christ the King

The men of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church meet regularly at the congregation’s parish house at 4881 Ga. Hwy. 34 in Sharpsburg. Less than three years old, the group meets for breakfast and prayers, and features guest speakers at the meetings. The men recently completed the renovation of a room in the parish house as a group project. For more information on the men’s ministry at Christ the King, call the church, 770-252-2428.

Mt. Olive ushers celebrate anniversary

The usher board at Mt. Olive Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary Sunday, July 17, during morning worship at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Nathaniel Lee, pastor of Zion Baptist Church. For information, call 770-461-6526. Mt. Olive is at 192 Graves Rd., Fayetteville.

Amish trip still has openings

There are still a few openings for the senior adults’ week-long trip to the Amish country in September, sponsored by National Heights Baptist Church. The “Amish Experience” costs $600 per person, double occupancy, or $790 per person, single occupancy, and includes transportation, lodging, food and four shows. The dates are Sept. 19-24. For more information or to sign up, call the church office, 770-461-1704.

First Praise to perform at JFB

First Praise, an ensemble from Jonesboro First Baptist Church, will present a mini-concert during the 6 p.m. service Sunday, July 17. The ensemble also will share testimonies about its recent mission trip to east Germany. The church is at 147 Church Street in Jonesboro.

Providence to host DivorceCare in August

DivorceCare, a free, 15-week, nondenominational study which features Biblical teachings for those recovering from divorce and separation, will begin Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in room F-14 at Providence United Methodist Church. Persons who are separated, going through a divorce or recently divorced are encouraged to attend. Sessions are conducted through use of a workbook, video and discussion and are open to both members and non-members. Free child care is available with a reservation. To register, call Barbara Hudson 678-773-4656, or Kevin McCormick 770-891-1177. Providence is at 592 Bernhard Road, between Redwine Road and Ga. Hwy. 85 in Fayetteville.

Cokes Chapel seniors plan two trips

Senior adults at Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church have planned two church-sponsored trips for July and August. On Thursday, July 28, the group will travel to Perry to tour the Lane Peach Packing Company and have lunch afterward at the Peaches Cafe. The group will leave the church at 8 a.m. On Aug. 18, the group will travel to Atlanta for a visit to Fernbank. Sign up sheets for both outings are available in the church narthex. Or, contact Brenda Hagen, 770-253-6941.

Blow your own horn with local orchestra

Local amateur musicians are invited to join Jonesboro First Baptist Church’s “Blow Your Own Horn” church-wide orchestra. The group’s performance is scheduled for Sunday evening, July 24, with rehearsals on July 23 and 24. The music will be appropriate for all levels of musicianship and for all ages of musicians from school-age up. A rehearsal and breakfast will be held Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. until noon in the church’s worship center. The group will rehearse again Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m., then will perform during the evening worship service. To register and receive music in advance, call David Martin, 770-478-6710, ext. 3134. Jonesboro First Baptist is at 147 Church Street in Jonesboro.