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Wednesday, August 25, 1999
Tyrone-based Operation Mobilization helps in relief efforts to earthquake stricken Turkey

Operation Mobilization (OM), an international Christian mission agency with its U.S. offices in Tyrone, is working in partnership with Operation Mercy to bring relief to those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey. Operation Mercy is a relief and development organization headquartered in Sweden.

God is no fool...You want the blessings?You pay the price

By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

It seems that nobody wants to pay the price for what they want. So, they accept substitutes. In something as simple as weight control, we don't want to pay the price. So, we take dream-a-way or we pay for suck-away. How about walking four miles three times a week? No way!

PTC's First Baptist Church will offer special interest community classes

Classes in overcoming personal obstacles, enriching marriages, enhancing parenting skills and weight management are being offered by the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City and are open to the community. Reservations for free childcare may be made by calling 770-487-8133, ext. 215. Registration fees vary and will cover the cost of materials used in the classes. Some of the classes to be offered include:

New Greater Atlanta Hadassah group plans organizational meeting in Peachtree City

An organizational meeting to discuss the formation of a new Greater Atlanta Hadassah group in the South Atlanta area is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in Peachtree City. The area expansion includes Peachtree City, Newnan, Fayetteville and South Atlanta. The group is targeting all ages in the geographical area at this time.

`Joyfest' outdoor concert will feature Christian contemporary entertainment

Middle and high school students and single adults from all over the Atlanta area are invited to attend “Joyfest...A Celebration of Hope,” an outdoor concert and block party, Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6-11 p.m. at Jodeco Baptist Church in Stockbridge.

Mills Chapel Baptist plans revival

Mills Chapel Baptist Church in Newnan will have a Bible Revival Sunday, Aug. 29 through Wednesday, Sept. 1 with Dr. John Phillips as the guest speaker.

Heritage Christian will offer `Walk Through the Bible' seminar Aug. 29ƒ

A seminar covering the Old Testament entitled “Walk Through the Bible” will be offered at Heritage Christian Church on Sunday, Aug. 29 from 1-5 p.m. The seminar will be preceded by lunch from 12:30-1 p.m.

Providence UMC hosts viewing of `Matthew' video

The Maverick Sunday School class at Providence United Methodist Church will host lunch and a video viewing of “Matthew,” a word-for-word visual representation of the book of Matthew this Sunday, Aug. 29 from 12:15 until 5 p.m. The video will be shown in its entirety.

Religion Briefs.

Bishop Louis Campese will visit Anglican Church of St. Francis in Jonesboro Aug. 29

The Rt. Rev. Louis Campese, Bishop for the Diocese of the Eastern U.S. will make his first pastoral visit to The Anglican Church of St. Francis in Jonesboro on Sunday, Aug. 29, to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to Rodney W. Joye and Rodney C. Joye and receive into the Anglican Church Carla Joye, Biff and Kathy Carmichael.

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