A number of churches will participate in a block party to be held at Heritage Park in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event will feature live entertainment from local Christian bands and a drama.

Games, food and fun are to begin at 12 noon and will continue until 6 p.m.. Everyone is invited to enjoy this community event at no charge.

A wide array of musical styles will be represented at the fountain area of Heritage Park, including The First Baptist Praise Team, which was specifically formed by Fayetteville First Baptist Church to do block party outreach. The group recently returned from a mission trip to Queens, N.Y. where they performed for street audiences. The musical style of the group is traditional praise and worship. The First Baptist Praise Team is scheduled to perform from noon until 12:45.

“Beyond the Veil” is a Praise Team from Bethesda Church of God in Smyrna. “Their style of praise and worship can best be described as electric,” a spokesperson said. “The music is more rock based than traditional praise and worship and should appeal to a young audience.” The Bethesda group is scheduled to perform from 1-1:45 p.m.

Neal Cooper, scheduled to perform from 2-2:45 p.m., is a local artist who “ loves to perform his music with a message to audiences great or small,” a spokesperson said. “He has played in coffee houses, local Christian clubs and at festivals in the Southeast. His musical style is considered to be in the pop category, however, one can find a bit of funk and rock influence in his compositions. One thing is sure, you don't want to miss the voice of Neal Cooper!”

R.O.C. (Rock of Christ) is a band with a blues-rock sound that incorporates vocal harmonies to produce a style that appeals to all audiences. The group will perform from 3-3:45 p.m.

33AD is a band with its roots based in Fayetteville. Originally a part of a Fayetteville youth group, it has grown to play anywhere from Christian clubs and churches to some of Georgia's largest festivals. “The music of 33AD is hard rock and is aimed at younger audiences,” a spokesperson said. 33AD will perform from 4-4:45 p.m.

The afternoon will end with a drama entitled “The Circle of Error,” by written and performed by Mudhouse. “This drama has a strong message about life, death and salvation. Everyone can identify with this moving portrayal of the struggles of young life,” a spokesperson said. The drama will begin at 5 p.m.

For more information on how to help or participate in this community event, contact Brian Ballard at 770-719-5087.

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