Beginning Monday, Jan. 22, Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will offer an 11-week Bible study of Genesis. called “The Patriarchs,” covering Genesis 12-50. It includes video sessions and daily assignments, and explores the concepts of blessing, covenant, promise, and how they affect daily lives.

McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host a live international satellite simulcast by author and Bible teacher Beth Moore, who will speak to women across North America on her new book Get Out of That Pit (Integrity Publishers).

Lindsay Zauner of Newnan, above right, recently was recognized at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg for receiving a bachelor’s degree during winter graduation from the University of Georgia.

The Rev. Mark Westmoreland will begin a five-week study of the parables of Jesus tonight at 6:15 p.m. in room 240 at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.

Heritage Christian Church will offer two seminars, DivorceCare and Grief Share, beginning tonight, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church will host a fish fry, Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will offer fish sandwiches, cole slaw, chips, baked beans and drinks.

Christ Discipleship Ministries in Fairburn will host Winter Revival meetings on Thursday and Friday evening, Jan.18 and 19, at 7 p.m.

The Army Ground Forces Band Chamber Winds will perform on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Church, 164 Flat Creek Trail in Fayetteville.

The Rev. Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. and author of the book, “In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day,” will be the guest speaker at the Lion Chaser’s Men’s Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, Jan.

Open Door Baptist Church in Senoia will offer “Revelation Revealed,” with guest evangelist Darrell Hayes Sunday, Jan.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School will have an Open House Sunday, Jan. 28. Mass will begin at 9 a.m. in the auditorium and tours and performances will be held from 10 a.m.

Lifeline Screening will be offered at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church Tuesday, Jan. 30. Applicants may receive four screenings in under an hour.

The Peachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a new 10-week Bible study in Spanish beginning Thursday, Feb. 8. “Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith,” By Beth Moore, will be taught each Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Square Foot Ministries is now accepting donations for its annual spring yard sale. No adult clothing or mattresses/box springs will be accepted, but the organization would love to have furniture, books, jewelry, small appliances, knick-knacks, toys, children’s shoes and clothing, linens, sporting equipment and household goods.

Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor will perform a violin and piano concert on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Fayette Presbyterian Church. The event is part of the 2006 - 2007 Concert Series hosted by the church.

Abner Oakley and Ida Mae Kincaid (above, left to right) performed an old favorite, “O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” during Christmas worship services at Bethany United Methodist Church.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 22, Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will offer an 11-week Bible study of Genesis. called “The Patriarchs”, covering Genesis 12-50. It includes video sessions and daily assignments, and explores the concepts of blessing, covenant, promise, and how they affect daily lives.

David Jones of Newnan recently won first prize in the Santa’s Ho-Ho-Ho contest held during the annual Christmas dinner at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg.

The Men’s Outdoor Ministry at Orchard Hills Baptist Church in Newnan invites men of all ages to attend the Wild Game Dinner Saturday, Jan. 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the church.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newnan will host a live Webcast of the 2007 Trinity Conference Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 22-24.

The New Dimensions Group at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church will meet at the church Friday, Jan. 12, at 10:30 a.m. to view the film, “March of the Penguins,” the true story of a penguin family’s journey to bring life into the world.

Liberty Baptist Church will host the Liberty 400 Pinewood Derby race Saturday, Jan. 13, from 2-5 p.m. Races will be held for preschool ages through adults.

Christ Discipleship Ministries in Fairburn will host an Apostolic-Prophetic Seminar Saturday, Jan. 13, from 1-3 p.m. Apostle Carolyn Driver and Prophet Timothy Frazier will conduct the meetings.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, Jan. 14, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the gym.

The members of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Peachtree city will host a reception Sunday, Jan. 14, from 4-7 p.m. to honor Father Dan Brigham on his retirement after 23 years at St.

Fayetteville Christian Church will offer Beth Moore’s children’s series, “Jesus the One and Only,” during Kids Church each Sunday beginning Jan.

A new 15-week DivorceCare class for those who are separated or divorced is starting at Providence United Methodist Church.

Moms for Moms, a ministry of First Baptist Church, Peachtree City, will offer two Jennifer Rothschild Bible study classes beginning in January, “Walking By Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark” and “Fingerprints of God: Recognizing God’s Touch on Your Life.” The two classes will be offered back to back beginning Tuesday, Jan.

Flat Creek Baptist Church will offer two parenting classes for the new year. “Your Girl, A Bible Study for Mothers of Teens” will begin on Wednesday, Jan.