Last week I went to Tepic, Mexico, along with the pastor and wife for River's Edge's Spanish Ministries. Abner and Lesvia Calleiro are delightful traveling companions. The week-long mission and ministry trip was an overwhelming victory for many reasons. The eight days gave Pastor Abner and me an opportunity we had never had: two hours of uninterrupted conversation. I asked him to share with me the details of leaving Cuba as Castro was gobbling freedoms and businesses left and right.

Precious gems
By Judy Kilgore
Religion Editor

Heavens to Betsy! (Boy, am I dating myself with that one...but sort of appropriate for the religion editor's column, huh?) So glad to see so many of you read the Religion section of the paper each week. Your response to my first (and sort of different for me) column in several years was terrific.

Jones Chapel UMC's Fall Festival is Saturday

Children and adults alike can look forward to an evening of fun this Saturday, Oct. 16, when Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Newnan has its annual Fall Festival. The festival will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.

Dr. McGee to host seminar on “Search for Significance” at New Hope Baptist

Dr. Robert McGee, author of “The Search for Significance,” and “The Search for Freedom,” will host a three-hour seminar on Sunday, Oct. 17 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dining Room of the North Campus of New Hope Baptist Church. The cost will be the cost of the book, “Search for Significance,” only.

Christian City to host annual awards banquet

Christian City's annual dinner and awards banquet is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

Cornerstone Bible Church schedules World Missions Conference Oct. 16

Members of Cornerstone Bible Church will have their 18th Annual World Missions Conference Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17 with various scheduled activities and speakers throughout the two-day event. The theme is “Redeem the Time...Touch a life.”

Ellison Memorial Fund set up at local bank

Friends and colleagues of Tommy Ellison, killed tragically last week in an automobile accident, have set up a Memorial Fund at Peachtree National Bank to aid the Ellison family. Those wishing to contribute may do so at any branch of the bank. The contact person is Stephanie Goshman. Those wishing confirmation of the account may call 770-487-8100.

Religion Briefs

Benji Clark Mallory is featured speaker at Oct. 18 P'tree City Women's Aglow Fellowship meeting

Benji Clark Mallory will be the featured speaker at this month's meeting of Women's Aglow Fellowship International, Peachtree City Chapter, Monday evening, Oct. 18, and Tuesday morning, Oct. 19. 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.

Holiday grief support group now forming at Peachtree City Presbyterian Church

The Stephen Ministers at the First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City are sponsoring a grief support group aimed at helping to alleviate stress caused by grief associated with the holiday season.

Women's club plans meeting, country fair

The Jonesboro/Fayetteville Christian Women's Club will have its October meeting and annual Country Fair Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Links Golf Course Clubhouse in Jonesboro.

Christ Our Hope Lutheran members schedule reatreat

Members of Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church will have their fall retreat Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23 at Camp Calvin in Hampton. Those planning to attend are asked to try and arrive by 6:30 and get settled in before the dinner at 7 p.m. The retreat will conclude Saturday at 3 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and includes meals and one night's lodging. Those participating must provide their own bedding, towels and toiletry items. Pastor Halenza will lead the retreat. Reservations are required and space is limited. Sign up at the church.

Rolling Hills Baptist to hold Fall Festival

Rolling Hills Baptist Church will have it annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 23 from 4 until 7 p.m. Activities will include games, a cake walk, a show by Mr. Puppet, a moon walk, prizes and a hot dog supper.

Methodist youth schedule hayride

All fourth and fifth graders at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church are invited to a Pre-UMYF hayride and picnic Sunday, Oct. 24. The cost is $5 per person. The group will leave the church at 4:30 p.m. and will return by 7:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend may sign up at the church.

Carriage Lane plans Fall Festival Oct. 30

Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church has scheduled its Free Fall Festival for Saturday, Oct. 30 from 3-6 p.m. at the church. Positive character costumes are encouraged.

Greentree Church will host Southside Gospel Sing on October 30

Brian Free will be featured at the Southside Gospel Sing hosted by Greentree Church in Tyrone on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Word of Life Church's 2nd Harvest Festival is set for October 30

Word of Life Family Church in Fayetteville invites the community to attend its second annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 4-8:30 p.m.

Ebenezer UMC sets Fall Festival Nov. 13

Ebenezer United Methodist Church will have its Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. until about 5 p.m. featuring garage sale and craft items for sale.

Fayetteville Christian youth plan fall retreat

High school youth at Fayetteville Christian Church are invited to a Truth Fall Retreat, Friday through Sunday, Nov., 19-21 at the Awanita Valley SC Christian Retreat Center.

Providence UMC seeking Girl Scouts, Brownies

Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade at Providence United Methodist Church who are interested in joining Girl Scouts or in finding out more information about the Girl Scouts program, or adults interested in becoming Girl Scout leaders or volunteers are asked to contact PUMC member Ann Scott at 770-631-1493.

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