Religion Briefs

Union Grove celebrates 96 years

Union Grove Baptist Church in Union City will celebrate 96 years of service to the community with special services Friday, July 22 and Sunday, July 24, based on the theme “Faith in the House.” The church was formed in 1909. Friday’s service, “Walking Faith,” will be at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday’s service, “Mountain Moving Faith,” will be at 11 a.m., and Sunday afternoon’s service, “Believing Faith,” will be at 3 p.m. Sunday school that morning will be at 9 a.m. The church is at 6591 T.A. Davis Ave., Union City and the Rev. John D. Menefee is pastor. For information, call 770-964-4853.

Family and Friends Day planned

New Beginnings Praise & Worship Center will have its Family and Friends Day service Sunday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. Also, children ages 3 to 12 are invited to experience Jubilee Church, a children’s church service featuring puppetry arts. New Beginnings is at 101 Kenwood Rd., Fayetteville. For information, call 770-460-1346.

Liberty Baptist VBS starts Monday

Liberty Baptist Church, 1077 Highway 314, Riverdale/Fayette,will have Vacation Bible School July 25 - 29, from 9 a.m. until noon. Children who have completed grades K-5 through sixth grade are invited to participate. The theme will be Ramblin Road Trip: Which Way Do I Go? Visit the Web site, www.lbcfayette.org, or call 770 461-5644 for more information.

Interns help out at Harp’s Crossing

Harp’s Crossing Baptist church has the help of several young men and women serving as interns this summer. Serving with the Student Ministry are Josh Ballard and Jillian Lee; with the Children’s Ministry are Emily Sarver and Adam Scott; and with the Music Ministry are Christina Owens and Billy Buchanan.

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.