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Woolsey Baptist to offer ‘Facing Forever’ seriesThe Facing Forever study, a 13-week course that investigates what the Bible teaches on eternity will be held at Woolsey Baptist Church, 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville every Sunday night, from 6-7 p.m. beginning Aug. 19 and ending Nov. 18. Crosspointe pitches in for Square foot MinistryCrosspointe Community Church in Peachtree City recently sponsored two projects in association with Square Foot Ministry (SFM), the nonprofit organization which has been busy during the summer months improving the living conditions for families in Fayette County. PTCUMC to host sleep disorder worshop Aug. 1Peachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a free sleep disorder workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, led by Keith A. Rowal, M.D., who will discuss sleep problems such as snoring, restlessness, not getting quality rest and others. Mission Trip to Brighton, Tenn.Twenty high school youth and adults from Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City headed to Brighton, Tenn. Religion Briefs 0725Grace church to host Freedom firm’s Malstead Father Paul Massey: Ask Father Paul ...Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Pastors get some of the darndest, most interesting questions from people in their churches and people they meet. Here are a few that I’ve gotten over the years and recently via email since this column started. Covenant Presbyterian to host pianist Gail Smith in concertCovenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville will host a piano concert by Gail Smith Sunday, July 22, at 5 p.m. Smith’s repertoire will feature a celebration of Charles Wesley hymns in honor of Wesley’s 300th birthday. PTCUMC to offer sleep disorder workshopPeachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a free sleep disorder workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, led by Keith A. Kowal, M.D., who will discuss sleep problems such as being constantly fatigued, snoring, restlessness, and more. The workshop will meet in room 304 at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road. McGee baptismJocelyn McGee, daughter of Seth and Joy Barnes McGee of Peachtree City, recently received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg. Paternal grandparents are the Rev. James Anthony (Tony) and Jeanie McGee of Newnan. Maternal grandparents are John and Lora Barnes of Senoia. Father David Epps, pastor of Christ the King, officiated, with Jocelyn’s father and paternal grandfather assisting. Photo/Special. McGee, Haskin are new worship leaders at Christ the King churchSean McGee and Heather Haskin, both of Newnan, recently were selected as the new worship leaders for the 10 a.m. services at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg. The two will work with singers and musicians and will be responsible for introducing new music. All Saints church moves into temporary home on Kelly Dr.All Saints Anglican Church found a way station in Peachtree City last week while on the road to its own permanent property and church building. It moved into a commercial site at 303 Kelly Dr. where services resumed Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Religion Briefs 0718FFUMC schedules summer pot luck dinners Dr. David L. Chancey: Another Peachtree Road Race in the BooksI ran my third Peachtree Road Race Wednesday, July 4th. It was fantastic! You hear a lot about the famous Atlanta tradition, but you donít hear much about the marathon that it takes to get to the race itself. It takes months to prepare for the 10K, but it also takes some gearing up and perseverance to get to the event. Itís worth it! Bena confirms 23 at All Saints in Peachtree CityTwenty-three members of All Saints Anglican Church were confirmed Sunday in Peachtree City by the Right Reverend Dr. David J. Bena of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA). Bena currently serves as Bishop Suffragan for CANA in Fairfax, Va. ConfirmedEighty-three year old George Anderson is confirmed at All Saints Anglican Church by the Right Reverend David J. Bena of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America. Family friend John Stevenson supports Anderson (left), while Canon David Anderson of the American Anglican Council assists (right). Photo/Special. Christ’s Church preschool fall registration underwayRegistration for Christ’s Church at Whitewater’s Preschool and Play Day is now open and there are limited spaces available for the weekday preschool program. Children ages six months to four years of age are accepted. Renewed vows ...everal couples renewed their wedding vows following a 10-week marriage class at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg. Redemption plans suicide prevention training classA training class on suicide prevention will be offered at Redemption Fellowship beginning Wednesday, July 18, at 7 p.m. The class will be taught by Col. Mike Higgins, senior pastor at Redemption and a chaplain with the U.S. Army. National Heights seeks food donationsNational Heights Baptist Church is sponsoring a food drive this month to benefit the Fayette Samaritans. Items especially needed are canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes, dried beans, juices, and paper products such as toilet tissue and diapers. Donations may be placed in the collection barrel outside the church office. Vacation Bible School 0711Lighthouse Church VBS: July 15-19 Religion Briefs 0711FFUMC schedules summer pot luck dinners Sally Oakes: Growing up in God’s gardenI have been a small-membership church pastor for about 12 years now. My first appointment was waaaaay out in the country, which was a small cultural shock for a city-slicker Yankee like me. However, I tried to get into the spirit of things. I learned to quilt, to crochet, to sew and eventually to can tomatoes and make salsa. I even made ketchup once just to say I did it. VBS funSome 267 children attended the recent Vacation Bible School at Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church and topped the record for donations raised for missions. VBS attendees this year raised $2,600 for Operation Mobilization. Shown above, left to right, are Meredith Gray, Mary Katherine Lloyd, Director of Children’s Ministries Laurie Weir, Emma Landsiedel and Victoria Neundorfer. Photo/Special. Redemption plans suicide prevention training classA training class on suicide prevention will be offered at Redemption Fellowship beginning Wednesday, July 18, at 7 p.m. The class will be taught by Col. Mike Higgins, senior pastor at Redemption and a chaplain with the U.S. Army. Bishop Bena to confirm 21 at All Saints AnglicanThe Right Reverend Dr. David J. Bena of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) will administer the rite of Confirmation for 21 members of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City on July 8. Bena currently serves as CANA’s Suffragan (assistant) Bishop in Fairfax, Virginia. Stephens is interim pastor at CorinthMembers of Corinth Baptist Church welcome the Rev. E.L. “Steve” Stephens as their interim pastor. Stephens has pastored at Corinth twice before, for a total of more than 11 years. Rosenberg, Shemesh to speak at Jonesboro First Baptist July 8Joel Rosenberg and Av Shemesh will be featured morning and evening guest speakers at Jonesboro First Baptist Church Sunday, July 8. Vacation Bible School 0704Inman UMC VBS: July 8-12 Religion Briefs 0704Little Vine to host 7-7-7 Celebration |