Four Catholic churches in the Fayette-Coweta area will join forces Saturday, Nov. 3 for a massive casino night fundraiser, “Fun at the Falcon,” to be held at the Dixie Wing Hangar at Falcon Field airport in Peachtree City.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the outreach ministries of the four Catholic parishes: St. Matthew’s in Tyrone; St. Gabriel’s in Fayetteville; Holy Trinity in Peachtree City; and St. Mary Magdalene’s in Newnan. In most cases, the outreach will be made through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The entire ensemble of the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force will be moved to the tarmac at Falcon Field, leaving the spacious Dixie Wing Hangar as the place for partying. Additional tents will be added in some areas outside the hangar for food preparation. The hangar will be transformed into a Las Vegas-like setting.

Tickets are $50 and include more than $30 in coupons.

Dancing, dinner, live band, auctions and a wide range of casino offerings are the featured entries in the evening’s event. Dinner will be catered by Carrabba’s and casino activities will follow. Chips and a goody-bag of coupons are included with each ticket.

Desserts wil be offered by The Georgia Shrimp Co and Rita’s, and Starbuck’s will provide the coffee. Other beverages will be available. The Peachtree Jazz Edition, an 18-piece band, will provide classic jazz and music from the Big Band era.

Auctions will offer a variety of items and special prizes, with door prizes awarded during the evening.

The beneficiary of proceeds, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, is an international entity run by lay people of each parish. It provides funding, food, clothing and other services to the needy of the area and is supported by monthly collections in the parish.

Joshua Johnson of Peachtree City, son of Tom and Dawn Johnson, was recognized at Sharpsburg’s Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church upon his graduation from McIntosh High School.

Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a Bible Conference Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14, featuring Dr. Richard Pratt of Third Millennium Ministries, a nonprofit electronic publishing house. Pratt also is author of several books and journal articles.

The Middle School Youth Group from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, along with their youth minister, Cory Smith, recently went on a rock-climbing outing.

First Baptist Church of Senoia will have its 2007 Fall Revival services this Sunday, Oct. 14 through Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Adults can get flu shots today at PTCUMC
Flu and pneumonia immunizations for adults will be available Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 400 Windgate Road. The cost is $30 for flu immunizations and $40 for pneumonia immunizations. Medicare and Aetna Insurance will be accepted with proper identification. No reservations are necessary. For further information contact the church, 770-487-6499.

The annual Blessing of the Animals Service at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Peachtree City, is planned for this Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m., in the south parking lot (rain or shine). Children bringing pets must be accompanied by an adult.

Southside Church in Peachtree City will host Brackenhurst Ministries in presenting a picture of the needs of Africa with special keynote speaker Andy Andrews.

Members of St. Paul Lutheran School and church travel to Honduras on a yearly mission trip.

Peachtree City Aglow, an international, interdenominational women’s ministry, will feature Judy Massey as guest speaker at the Monday, Oct. 8 meeting, set for 6:45 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.

Three young “cowpokes” were chosen from about 30 competitors to win the “Best Dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl” at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg recently.

Three local ministers recently attended law enforcement chaplain’s training at the Georgia Baptist Campgrounds in Toccoa. The training was sponsored by the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Chaplains and was endorsed by the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Council (POST).

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Andrew’s Church, Peachtree City, began their planning early for the annual Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9: 30 a.m.-2 p.m.

PTC Christian to host Friend Days
Peachtree City Christian Church will celebrate Friend Day weekend Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7. A barbecue meal will be served after the Saturday 5 p.m. Café Worship service and after the 10 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday services. A children’s carnival will begin at noon on Sunday. The church is at 500 Kedron Drive in Peachtree City at the corner of Highway 74 and Kedron Drive South. For more information, call the church office, 770-487-9711, or visit www.ptcchristian.com.

The official logo for the upcoming Casino Night, to be hosted jointly by four local Catholic parishes, is presented to Charles Mulvenna, president of the St.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Council on Missions will host a Ministries Expo for non-profit organizations this Sunday, Sept. 30, from 8:45-10:45 a.m. at the church in downtown Fayetteville. The event is open to the public and will feature the grand opening of The Mission Café.

Members of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will celebrate their Fall Festival Sept. 30, beginning with special worship services featuring music by the GraceFlock Music Team, Shepherd’s Flock Singers (elementary age), Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Noise Ringers and The Christ Our Shepherd Brass.

St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will host its Greek Fest 2007 Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Dixie Commemorative Hangar at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.

The Rev. Michael T. Fry has been appointed rector at All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, the first priest to serve in the position since the church was formed seven months ago under the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA).

Heritage Christian Church will offer “How to Cook Your Blended Family,” a seminar for step-families of all shapes and sizes, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and includes a catered lunch.

Moreland to host old fashioned gospel sing
The Emmanuel Baptist Church on Cline Road in Moreland will host an old fashioned southern gospel singing Friday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. Featured singers will be The Christianaiares from LaGrange, One Accord from Columbus, the Carter Trio from LaGrange, and others. Food and drinks will be available. Call Roy Smith, 770- 251-5621, for more info and directions, or e-mail depotsinging@yahoo.com.

Nita McFarlin, left, a native of the Bethany community, donated a painting to her church, historic Bethany United Methodist, in north Fayette County.

The Olivet Church, “Where Families Fellowship in Fayetteville,” will celebrate its Sweet Sixteenth Church Anniversary during September and October and will feature four services.

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville held a unique celebratory service this week to commemorate 30 years of ministry.

After a morning worship service filled with special music and praise, the church held a congregation-wide dinner followed by a special service in the afternoon. The event was attended by members from its many years of ministry.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Andrew’s Church, Peachtree City, began their planning early for the annual Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9: 30 a.m.-2 p.m.

B’nai Israel plans special services
Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville will have Kol Nidre services Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. and Yom Kippur morning services Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. followed by Yizkor/afternoon services at 4 p.m. B’nai Israel is at 1633 Ga. Hwy. 54 East at Corinth Rd., east of Fayetteville.