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Providence to offer DivorceCare Jan. 17DivorceCare, a 15-week class, is being offered at Providence United Methodist Church beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17. Those who are separated, going through a divorce or recently divorced, are invited to join the program which features Christian teachings for recovering from separation and divorce. The class is free and childcare is provided. The class will meet each Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in room F-13. For more information or to register, call Barbara Hudson at 678-773-4656 or Kevin McCormick at 770-891-1177. Providence is at 592 Bernhard Rd. between Ga. Hwy. 85 and Redwine Road in southern Fayette County. Ministry Expo set for Jan. 22 at Church of ChristThe Peachtree City Church of Christ will have a Minstry Expo following the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, Jan. 22. The Expo will feature displays from each of the 24 ministry works in which the congregation is involved. National Heights plans trip to GreeceMembers of National Heights Baptist Church will travel to Greece next fall for the pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. FFBC ladies offer Beth Moore Bible study“Living Free,” a Bible study by Beth Moore will be offered in morning and evening ladies’ Bible study classes at Fayetteville First Baptist Church beginning Wednesday, Jan. Church of Christ to host ‘5th Sunday Meal’ Jan. 29The Peachtree City Church of Christ will host a “Family 5th Sunday Fellowship Meal” following the 10:30am worship service Sunday, Jan. Inman youth plan ‘dessert theater’ Feb. 11The youth at Inman United Methodist Church will serve desserts and present a talent show at the church Saturday, Feb. 11, to raise funds for the 2006 Children’s Mission Program. John Hatcher: Mother Louise — a true church heroLouise Stanley, my 85-year-old friend, could not make it to church this past first Sunday of the New Year. Did she have transportation? Well, kinda’ sorta’ She has a modern Buick sitting under her garage, but has come to the conclusion that it’s not the wisest thing in the world to drive. Judy Fowler Kilgore: Off to another great yearBetcha didn’t think you’d get me, this week huh? Well, it’s time for my annual, “thank you,” “pep talk,” and “how-to-get-your-religion-stuff-in-the-paper” column. Newnan’s De Leo to be ordained to priesthoodJerome De Leo of Newnan has received approval to be ordained into the priesthood in the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal Church (ICCEC). ‘Divorce & Beyond’ course to be offered at St. Mary’sThe topic of divorce, the allied issues and emotional pain involved, will be the focus of a program entitled “Divorce & Beyond,” to be offered by Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Sharpsburg beginning Jan. 12. The course will run for eight weeks and costs $10. Winter classes announced at PTC United MethodistPeachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a variety of Bible study opportunities during winter and spring 2006. Fees for materials will apply. The following list is just a portion of the upcoming schedule: Fayetteville First Baptist will offer ‘Bible basics’ in JanuaryThe Rev. Frank Ellis, pastor of Fayetteville First Baptist Church, will lead a Bible study on “Bible Basics” at the church beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11. Classes will meet each Wednesday. ‘Male Chorus Extravaganza’ plannedThe men of Mt. Olive Baptist Church will celebrate their first Male Chorus Extravaganza Saturday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. All male choruses in the area are invited to participate. Harp’s Crossing groups plan January meetingsSeveral groups at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church have announced meetings for January. The Baptist Men’s group will have breakfast Sunday, Jan. Siloam schedules prosperity conferenceSiloam Church International in College Park will host a conference on ‘God’s Principles of Prosperity” Tuesday, Jan. PTC UMC starts new Grief Share group Jan. 12A new Grief Share class, for those who have lost loved ones, begins Jan. 12 at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. The 14-week class meets every Thursday night beginning Jan. Providence to offer DivorceCare Jan. 17DivorceCare, a 15-week class, is being offered at Providence United Methodist Church beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17. Those who are separated, going through a divorce or recently divorced, are invited to join the program which features Christian teachings for recovering from separation and divorce. GriefShare meets weekly at FFBCGriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group offered by the Fayetteville First Baptist Church for people grieving the death of someone close. FFBC ladies plan Beth Moore Bible study“Living Free,” a Bible study by Beth Moore will be offered in morning and evening ladies’ Bible study classes at Fayetteville First Baptist Church beginning Wednesday, Jan. John Hatcher: Thank a minister this holiday seasonThirty-one years ago today I got married. It was a Saturday 31 years ago. My 19-year-old bride knew she was marrying a minister, yet little did she or I realize the costs of such a calling. Both she and I learned the days around our wedding. Local churches announce their New Year’s weekend activitiesMany churches in the Fayette area will return to their regularly scheduled services on New Year’s Day (Sunday) and some have planned activities for ringing in the new year on Saturday evening, New Year’s Eve. Peachtree City UMC will offer winter classesPeachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a variety of Bible study opportunities during winter and spring 2006. Fees for materials will apply. The following list is a portion of the upcoming schedule: FFBC will offer ‘Bible basics’ in January coursePastor Frank Ellis will lead a Bible study on “Bible Basics” at Fayetteville First Baptist Church beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11. Classes will meet each Wednesday. Harp’s Crossing groups plan January meetingsSeveral groups at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church have announced meetings for January. The Baptist Men’s group will have breakfast Sunday, Jan. GriefShare meets weekly at FFBCGriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group offered by the Fayetteville First Baptist Church for people grieving the death of someone close. Cookes, Second Coming to appear in SenoiaOpen Door Baptist Church in Senoia will present The Singing Cookes and Second Coming at its winter gospel sing Saturday, Jan. John Hatcher: What if your Christmas isn’t so merry?Christmas can be one of the toughest times of the year for not so few people. It can be very sad, depressing, and filled with all kinds of grief. Many people feel a deep sense of guilt because they don’t feel merry, bright, and full of good cheer. They ask themselves, “What’s wrong with me that I am not in the spirit of the season?” Dwight Ogier is named interim rector at NativityThe Rev. Dr. Dwight Ogier has been named interim rector at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville. Ogier will serve in a full time capacity for the church until a permanent rector has been called. Men’s, women’s study groups begin next month at McDonough RoadMcDonough Road Baptist church will offer two new study groups during the month of January. “Enjoy: A Thirst Quenching Look at Philippians” by Tianne Moon is for women and will be offered Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Tuesday classes will begin Jan. 10 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday classes will start Jan. 11 at 6:15 p.m. PTC UMC starts new Grief Share group Jan. 12A new Grief Share class, for those who have lost loved ones, begins Jan. 12 at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. The 14-week class meets every Thursday night beginning Jan. |