Religion Briefs

Encounter 2005 concludes tonight

The final Encounter 2005 community worship event is set for tonight, July 27, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at New Hope South in Senoia. All high school and college students in the community are encouraged to attend. Middle school students and adults also are welcome. Admission is free. New Hope South is at 1563 Joel Cowan Parkway, 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Ga. Hwys. 85 and 74.

Woolsey seniors plan special Bible study

The Woolsey Wanderers of Woolsey Baptist Church will have a senior adult Bible study Wednesday through Friday, July 27-29, from 9 a.m. until noon, led by the Rev. Steve Foster, associate director of missions in the Flint River Baptist Association. Lunch will be included for a nominal fee. There is no charge for study materials nor to attend the sessions. For more information, contact the Rev. Clay Edge at the church office, 770-461-9618.

CTK welcomes guest speakers Sunday

Father Paul Massey, a priest in the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church and currently the pastor of The Church of the Holy Cross in Fayetteville, will be the guest preacher at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church’s 8 a.m. service Sunday, July 31. At the 11 a.m. service, another guest, Father Bruce Gossett, an ordained, independent charismatic minister for more than 25 years, will speak. Christ the King is on Ga. Hwy. 34 between Peachtree City and Newnan.

Sharpsburg Baptist to hold Singspiration

Sharpsburg Baptist Church will host a “Singspiration” Sunday, July 31, at 6 p.m. Northside Baptist Church will be the guest performers, and the SBC Choir will join them for a few specials. An ice cream social will be held after the event. Sharpsburg Baptist Church is at 6413 Highway 54 near the Sharpsburg post office.

Special service for teachers planned

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will offer a worship service of blessing for teachers Monday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. This is the first day back in school for many area teachers. All teachers and people who work in the education system are especially invited to attend and receive an individual blessing. The service is one of the six prayer and healing services that Christ Our Shepherd offers every year and features the celebrating of Holy Communion, individual anointing and blessing for everyone who wants it, and the musical leadership of the Christ Our Shepherd Flute Choir. The church is on the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Ga. Hwy. 54 in Peachtree City.

Preschool announces open house

National Heights Baptist Church will have a community open house in the Child Development Center Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Families may tour the facility and meet with the classroom teachers and center workers. National Heights offers Montessori, Pre-K, Preschool, Toddler I & II, and daycare for children ages 12 months to 5 years, weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The church is at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 54 and Sandy Creek and Old Norton Road, near Piedmont Fayette Hospital. For information, call 770-461-1704.

North Fayette accepting registration

North Fayette United Methodist Church is now accepting registration for fall 2005 classes in the Weekday Ministries program. Classes are available for children ages 1-4 years. North Fayette is at 847 New Hope Rd. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-2409, or Deb Cole, director of Weekday Ministries, 770-460-1554.

Bethany ladies to visit Swan House

The United Methodist Women at Bethany United Methodist Church are planning a trip to Atlanta’s historic Swan House Saturday, Aug. 6. The bus will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are needed by Aug. 1. For more information, call the church office, 770-964-6999 or 770-964-6992.