Three local men will be ordained into the Charismatic Episcopal Church priesthood this Sunday, in a ceremony scheduled for Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hopewell United Methodist Church on Jenkins Road, across from Sandy Creek high School in Tyrone.

Former drug lord to speak at Braelinn Baptist this Sunday

Former drug lord Jorge Valdes, now an author and head of a ministry, will be the guest speaker this Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m. at Braelinn Baptist Church in Peachtree City.

It's `revival,” not sports, filling up stadiums these days
By Rev. Dr. John Hatcher
Religion Columnist

It's a football game, or better stated, it's a gladiatorial demonstration of muscle and guts. The goal: one of the teams to walk off the field of combat in disgrace and defeat. Broken bones are always happening. Blood frequently flows. Curses fly. Men are often crippled for life either physically or emotionally.

Religion Briefs

Small group studies begin Sept. 15 at Fayetteville First UMC

Six- and eight-week small group studies on varying topics will begin Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Family Life Center classrooms at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. The classes are open to the community and there is no charge.

Fayetteville First Baptist to offer Bible study

Bible study classes for men and women will begin Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6:45 until 9 p.m at Fayetteville First Baptist Church. The 11-week course is entitled “Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen?” and uses the book of Habukkuk.

Faith Bible Church to offer two ladies' Bible study groups in PTC

Faith Bible Church in Peachtree City is sponsoring two ladies' Bible study groups beginning Wednesday Sept. 15.

“Kids for Christ” starts today at Fayetteville First United Methodist

“Kids for Christ,” a program for children ages three years to fifth grade will begin Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Children's choir begins at 6:30 p.m. with bells or crafts and stories at 7 p.m. Parents may register their children at the church.

Community classes offered at PTC First Baptist

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.

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.

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.

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 High School 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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