Corinth to host Three J Cafe
Corinth Baptist Church will again host Three J Café, a music and coffee house, Saturday, June 9, from 7-10 p.m, this month featuring the bands “Lost & Found” and “Three Last Words.” Admission is free and concessions will be available. The church is at 398 Corinth Rd., off Ga. Hwy. 54 between Fayetteville and Jonesboro.

The Uganda Children’s Choir has been touring the state of Georgia for the past two weeks, performing in song and dance, and will continue with appearances in South Metro Atlanta during the months of June and July.

Matthew Niebes, a member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church, is shown receiving his God and Church Award. The presentation was made by his confirmation teacher, Chlora Myers, at a recent troop Court of Honor. The God and Church Award is part of the God and Country program of religious awards, for young men and women in grades 6-8. Matthew is a Scout in Troop 309, sponsored by the American Legion Fayette County Post 105.

The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel in Fayetteville continues its series of summer concerts with two events scheduled for the month of June. The concerts will continue through July. The events are free but donations will be accepted at the door. Artists from Georgia as well as some from outside the state will be featured. All perfromances are on Wednesdays.

Community Christian Church in Fayetteville is beginning a discussion group for persons who would like to engage in dialogue and debate regarding matters of faith, organized religion, the role or lack of religious belief in American life and other issues relating to the views of religious believers and skeptics.

Addison Jean Scott Epps, daughter of James and Leslie Meyer Epps of Albuquerque, N.M., recently received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg. The sacrament was administered by the church’s pastor and the child’s paternal grandfather, Father David Epps. James Epps assisted in the baptism of his daughter. Addison’s maternal grandparents are Gloria McDowell of Los Alamos, N.M., and Bruce Meyer of Sahuarita, Ariz. Paternal grandparents are Father David and Cynthia Epps of Sharpsburg.

Monthly gospel sings will return to Grantville for the month of June with events scheduled for Friday, June 22,and Saturday, June 23 at two different locations.

Liberty Baptist VBS: June 4-8
Liberty Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 4 - 8, from 9 a.m. until noon for grades k-5 - sixth completed. The theme is “Game Day Central: Where Heroes Are Made.” Liberty Baptist is at 1077 Highway 314 between Fayetteville and Riverdale. For more information, call 770-461- 5644.

‘Experiencing God’ Bible study set for June 3
Fayetteville First Baptist Church invites members of the community to a 12-week Bible study, “Experiencing God,” beginning Sunday, June 3, at 6 p.m. in the Worship Center. The study will continue each Sunday evening for 12 weeks. Childcare is available for children through fifth grade. Children in sixth grade and up may participate in the study. For childcare purposes and to reserve a book, contact the church office, 770-461-8378.

The Rev. Gary Edward Franklin has been announced as the new pastor of Grace Evangelical Church on Flat Creek Trail. He had previously served here from 1990 to 1997.

Franklin was born and reared in Detroit, and was led to Christ on a camping trip for junior high boys. It was led by a man who had a heart for boys whose fathers were not believers.

Sunday, May 27, is Pentecost Sunday and marks the annual Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) when Christians around the world will be united in a day of repentance and prayer.

This Sunday, the clergy and congregation of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg will recognize and honor Father David Jones and his wife, Pat, for nearly 11 years of leadership.
The Joneses are relocating to Baton Rouge, La.

Jones, who has been the minister of music and worship at the church since its founding in 1996, has written most of the music that the congregation sings each Sunday.

The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Youth Department invites members of the community a to join in their celebration of Youth Month with activities starting this weekend and continuing into the month of June.

Summer in the Spirit presents “Shake the Planet,” a Catholic camp that will lead participants on a wild adventure Monday through Friday, June 18-22 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Heritage to host skateboard, BMX competition
The Element Student Ministry at Heritage Christian Church will host a Skateboard and BMX Competition for the community Saturday, June 2 for ages seventh grade to adult. Sign-ups begin at 4 p.m. at the Heritage Skate Park. All competitors must bring a helmet and provide a signed waiver form. The Element is the student ministry at Heritage Christian Church, grades 7 through 12. Heritage is at 2130 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville. For more information, contact Phil, 770-716-5768 or email at philfincher@heritagechristian.org.

Square Foot Ministry (SFM) is having its annual yard sale in the Family Life Center and parking lot of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, May 18-19.

The community is invited to come out and participate in the annual Chick-n-Que prepared by the Methodist Men of Hopewell United Methodist Church this Saturday, May 19, from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Gospel singings formerly held at the old train depot in Grantville will be held at Corinth Baptist Church on Ga. Hwy. 100 west of Hogansville. The free singings start at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26.

Uganda children’s choir performs tomorrow
The Uganda Children’s Choir, a group of 28 talented third graders, will perform at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Newnan Thursday, May 17 at 7 pm. The children are students, some of them orphans as well, at the Royal School and Orphanage in Uganda. They are touring this summer in an effort to raise funds to finish their school and orphanage which is currently under construction. Visit www.suubi.net for more information. Cornerstone is at Thomas Crossroads, 2956 Ga. Hwy. 154, in Newnan.

I have a daughter who will graduate from high school on May 25th. I asked her what she wanted for graduation — and I braced myself for the response. Most kids ask for something like a car or a computer. Miriam asked, “Would you knit me a blanket?”

Several youngsters were presented awards on March 11 at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church as part of the God and Country Program of Religious Awards for girls and boys grades 1-12.

For the past 12 months, members of Fayette Presbyterian Church have been celebrating 50 years of worship, service and fellowship in the Fayette County area, and have featured guest speakers, hosted covered dish suppers and provided activities for young and old.

Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites the community to share in a “Best of Broadway” concert, featuring tenor soloist Ken White, Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the PTCUMC Worship Center at 225 Robinson Rd.

Flat Creek Baptist Church women will host a “Treasured by God Tea party,” an inspirational and evangelistic program presented by Sherri Dodd Tuesday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Community golfers are invited to “Golf Fore Food” tournament at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Coweta County to feed the children of Christian City. The tournament is planned for Wednesday, May 16, with check-in at 9 a.m. and shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Future gospel singings and performances at the old train depot in Grantville have been cancelled, it was announced by Roy Smith, event organizer, last week.

The New Life Resources ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ recently launched a new web site to promote and resource the inauguration of the Prayer on the Porch Movement: www.prayerontheporch.com.