The Bible says that ministers who work hard at the Word of God and teaching that Word are worthy of double honor (1 Timothy 5:17).

Precious gems
By Judy Kilgore
Religion Editor

Most of you are aware that I attend a very small Methodist church in Sharpsburg. A small church is my choice...not everybody's...some folks like big churches, but I prefer the closeness of a small church family. And, I suppose, because it is a small, older church in the community, the membership in our church is predominantly older folks.

River's Edge to have Fall Festival Sunday

“The Wild, Wild West” sets the stage for the Fall Festival Family Celebration at River's Edge Community Church this Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m. And everything is free.

Word of Life Church's 2nd Harvest Festival planned 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.

Kenwood Christian will host Hallelujah Party

Kenwood Christian Children's Ministries will host its annual Hallelujah Party on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 3-6 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.

Religion Briefs

Epps to address Southeast Regional Episcopal Convocation in Jacksonville

The Rev. Father David Epps, rector of Peachtree City's Christ the King Episcopal Church (CEC) and Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of the Armed Forces, will be the guest speaker during Services of Ordination to the Priesthood on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Cathedral Church of the Messiah in Jacksonville, Fla. Epps is a regular columnist for The Citizen newspapers, appearing in the Friday and Weekend editions, and is a contributing writer for Sursum Corda, a denominational magazine.

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.

'Journey Through Hell' drama to be presented by Kenwood students

The Student Ministry of Kenwood Christian Church will present “Journey Through Hell,” on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30-31 at the church. Both performances are scheduled from 7-9 p.m.

PTC United Methodist will present 'Carpenter's Tools in concert Nov. 3

Carpenter's Tools International, a contemporary Christian music group, will appear in concert on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Peachtree City United Methodist Church.

Men's group forms at Christ the King Church

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

Lisbon Baptist welcomes new pastor

The Rev. Randall Harris, originally from Griffin, has assumed duties as pastor at Lisbon Baptist Church. Rev. Harris has pastored churches in Louisiana and Tennessee.

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