The Bible says, “Go to the ant...observe her ways and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6). Well, Sunday afternoon, I did. I got a little wiser. The wisdom: when you observe the ants, keep your distance. Now, I nurse more than six bites on my ankles. My yard has enough ants to paralyze every drug pusher in Atlanta.

Heritage Park 'block party' set for Nov. 13

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.

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.

Precious gems
By Judy Kilgore
Religion Editor

Once again, my “Precious Gems” selection for this week comes from the bulletin at Providence United Methodist Church and Rev. Jim Ellison. The Prayer Team at Providence really came up with a neat idea...a devotional booklet written by Providence members to be used in their prayer time during the month of December. In order for you to get the whole picture, I need to reprint the entire selection on the front of the bulletin...it's called `Prayer Power at Providence.” Jim writes:

Cokes Chapel UMC revival is Oct. 24-26

Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg invites the community to attend its revival services beginning with the 11 a.m. Sunday morning service on Oct. 24. Services also will be offered Sunday evening, Monday evening and Tuesday evening, beginning at 7 p.m.

Moreland UMC revival starts this Friday

Moreland United Methodist Church in Coweta County invites the community to attend its annual Spiritual Renewal services scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Former pastors of the church will be featured as guest speakers each night.

Holiday grief support group now forming at PTC Presbyterian

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.

Y2K series continues at New Hope Baptist Church

Dr. John Avant's message series on “What God Says about Y2K and the Future” will continue each Sunday through Nov. 21 at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Rolling Hills Baptist to hold Fall Festival Saturday

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.

Religion Briefs

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.

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 plans Gospel Sing 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

Men's group forms at Christ the King Church

The newly organized Men of Christ the King recently began monthly breakfast fellowship meetings at Shadow's Restaurant in Peachtree City.

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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