Forget the phone, the computer, the Internet and TV—for just one day. Take a trip back in time when a “batch' was not a computer file; when “booting up” was what you did to go outside; when “horsepower” was just one; when fellowship was the main form of entertainment. How? Come to Heritage Sunday at Brooks United Methodist Church Sunday, Sept. 12.

Time to correct our forefather's mistakes... pluck the 'rebel' out of Georgia flag

By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

The Georgia flag issue. It does matter to me. I'm white, but my color has nothing to do with it, for or against. I'm the grandson of a Confederate soldier, but that does not have anything to do with it. Come to think of it, however, it may give me more of a right to be heard.

Religion Briefs

PTC's First Baptist 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.

New Hadassah group plans organizational meeting here

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.

Providence hosts picnic for Kosovo families

Members of Providence United Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a Labor Day pot luck dinner for the five Kosovo families living in the area on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 4-7 p.m. Sponsors from each of the families' respective churches have also been invited.

Aubrey Johnson is new pulpit minister at Church of Christ

Aubrey Johnson, former pulpit minister for the Memorial Parkway Church of Christ in Huntsville, Ala., has assumed duties as pulpit minister for the Peachtree City Church of Christ. He is a published writer for 21st Century Christian and the Gospel Advocate magazine. Johnson received his Master's degree in religion from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.

Sherry Tomlinson Silvers to speak at Sept. Women's Aglow Fellowship

Sherry Tomlinson Silvers will be the featured speaker at this month's meeting of Women's Aglow Fellowship International, Peachtree City Chapter, Monday evening, Sept. 20, and Tuesday morning,Sept 21. Both meetings will be held at the Peachtree Christian Fellowship, 1988 Hwy. 54 in the Governor's Walk Shopping Center, 1/4 mile east of the Peachtree City city limits.

Storyteller Terski Bendiberg to give performance at National Heights

National Heights Baptist Church will have a special service on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 10:55 a.m. featuring professional storyteller Tersi Bendiberg. The Sanctuary and Children's choirs will present “A Celebration of the Arts with Storytelling and Music: Parables, Poetry and Psalms.”

Landmark students help clean up drug infested West Va. community

Helping a drug-infested community get back on its feet became the mission of some 24 students from Landmark Christian School in Fairburn as they dedicated their summer to working with residents of the Cora Bottom community in Cora, W. Va.

Wednesday evening communion resumes

Wednesday evening communion services have resumed at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church. The services are 20 minutes in length and give the opportunity for silent prayer and meditation as well as receiving communion. Christ Our Hope is located at 2165 Hwy. 138 in Riverdale. For more information, call 770-997-7117.

Fayetteville Christian youth plan all-night outing at Six Flags

Middle and high school youth at Fayetteville Christian Church are invited to an all night outing at Six Flags Friday, Sept. 24 following the Fayette County football game. Youth for Christ has reserved the park for teens from around the state to bring their unchurched friends and enjoy Christian fellowship and live Christian bands.

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