OM’s 31 days of prayer continues
During the month of August, Operation Mobilization (OM), an international Christian mission agency with local offices in Tyrone, will host 31 evenings of worship and prayer, open to the community, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. OM is at 285 Lynnwood Ave. in Tyrone. For more information, contact Graham Wells, 770-631-0432.

A total of $8,500 was raised at last weekend’s yard sale for Ranch on Jesus Orphanage Ministries in Uganda, East Africa, held at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. Sponsored by Pearl Ministries Inc., a local non-profit organization, this was the fourth such sale in Peachtree City.

During the month of August, Operation Mobilization (OM), an international Christian mission agency with local offices in Tyrone, will host 31 evenings of worship and prayer, open to the community, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The worship schedule at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will change during August. On Aug. 16, Sunday evening worship returns at 6 p.m., but now it will take place in the Fellowship Hall. This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are service.

On Aug. 25, Fayetteville First Baptist Church will begin a new session of GriefShare, a 13-week Bible based program for those who have lost a loved one. The class meets each Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Each class begins with a video followed by group discussion.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City sent 42 high school students and sponsors to New Orleans July 22-26 for the triennial nation youth gathering. More than 37,000 from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America spent the time in learning and fellowship, in worship services in the SuperDome, and in service out in the community.

Conner, Jones to speak at PC Fellowship
The Emerging Daniel Company International, a Fayette County ministry of Aaron Evans, will sponsor two special sessions at Peachtree Christian Fellowship — one in August and another in September. Bobby Conner and his wife, Carolyn, will speak on Aug. 7 and Bob Jones and his wife, Bonnie, will speak on Sept. 11 and 12. Both events begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Peachtree Christian Fellowship is at 640 Ebenezer Church Rd., Peachtree City. For more information, go to www.pcfellowship.net.

Beginning Wednesday, Aug.19, Heritage Christian Church will offer Divorce Care as well as Divorce Care 4 Kids from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Holly Grove AME Church celebrated its 112th anniversary recently with the theme, “Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future.”

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City completed its second annual Summer Music Camp July 24 as 58 children received certificates of completion from the rector, Father Michael Fry.

Parents and staff enjoyed an end-of-camp musical program by the graduates, ages 5-12. Attendance was nearly twice that of the first year. The growth was attributed to the success of the first camp and increased publicity before the second camp.

Nashville singer-songwriter JP Williams and his wife, Irene Williams, will perform a full concert at North Fayette United Methodist Church (NFUMC), 847 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville, Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Inman United Methodist Church recently announced changes to its church staff.

Betty Challey assumed duties as new church secretary on July 13. Challey was with The Southern Company for 34 years and served as church secretary for South Fayette Presbyterian Church (now the Summit).

Local author Martha Peace, will teach her book, The Excellent Wife, Monday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 31, at Faith Bible Church, 4907 Highway 34 East, Sharpsburg. The class will begin on Aug. 31, skip labor day, break after Dec. 7, resume on Jan. 5 and end on March 15.

This fall, Faith Bible Church will offer a counseling course entitled “Biblical Change” which will be taught by Pastor David Birch. The classbegins Monday, Aug. 31 with registration and orientation. The class meets on Mondays from 7-9:30 p.m. at the church with the exception of Labor Day.

Branches plans Back-To-School Jam
The Branches Community Church will host a Back –To- School Jam/Cookout Saturday, Aug. 1, from 4-6 p.m. Free school supplies will be distributed during the event which will also include a Spoken Word contest, face painting, Wii sports (football) and jewelry making. Hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be served. The event is open to the community. The Branches Community Church is at 282 Ga. Hwy. 314, Fayetteville. For further information, call 770-461-5105.

Ground Breaking for new Student Center – Sunday July 19th 2009

On Sunday, July 19, New Hope Baptist Church broke ground at their South Campus to mark the start of construction for their new 5,800 square foot Student Center. Senior Pastor Rhys Stenner prayed and dedicated the ground and then climbed into a tractor to officially dig the first hole to get construction started.

Nashville singer-songwriter JP Williams and his wife, Irene Williams, will perform a full concert at North Fayette United Methodist Church (NFUMC), 847 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville, Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Emerging Daniel Company International, a local ministry of Aaron Evans, will sponsor two special sessions at Peachtree Christian Fellowship — one in July and another in August, “for the further empowerment of today’s emerging Kingdom leaders,” Evans said.

Best-selling Christian author Beth Moore will deliver a message to an estimated 90,000 women on Aug. 28 and 29, from Green Bay, Wis. Local residents will have the opportunity to see the popular Bible teacher live without leaving Fayette County .

Carolyn A. Driver, founding pastor of Christ Discipleship Ministries in Fairburn (CDM) received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from St.

Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will offer the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University series beginning Sunday, Aug. 23. All classes will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Members of Edgefield Baptist Church invite the community to join them in celebrating the 12th year anniversary for Pastor Eddie Thomas. The festivities will take place on Sunday, July 26 at 10 a.m.

Members of Fayetteville Christian Church are planning a mission trip to Acuna, Mexico Oct. 5-9 to build a house with Casas por Christo.

‘Facing the Giants’ to be shown at Woolsey
Woolsey Baptist Church will show “Facing the Giants” for Movie Night this month. The movie will be shown Sunday night, July 26, at 5 p.m. at the church, 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville. The community is invited to attend.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will host its annual free Music Camp starting next Monday. and continuing through July 24.

Dr. Gary Smalley will be the speaker on Friday, July 17, for Winshape’s Camp C3 hosted by Heritage Christian Church. Smalley is an author and speaker on family relationships, and is the author and co-author of 55 best-selling books along with several popular films and videos.