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Justin Kollmeyer: Suicide and heaven“Pastor, can a person who commits suicide go to heaven? Or is this an unforgivable sin?” The inquiring voice of the teen on the phone needed the answer. Unity’s women’s event is SaturdayThe Unity Christian Church will host the Third Annual Community Women’s Conference on May 2, beginning at 8 a.m. with continental breakfast and ending at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for the conference. Whittinghill will lead conference at WoolseyDr. Al Whittinghill, revivalist, will speak at a Change My Heart Conference Sunday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 6 at Woolsey Baptist Church, 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville. Service times are Sunday at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Services on Monday through Wednesday will be at 7 p.m. CTK adds 15 new membersFifteen people were confirmed/received at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church, Sharpsburg Sunday , April 19. Bishop David Epps,rector of Christ the King, administered the sacrament. Hopewell UMC to hold prayer vigil on National Day of PrayerHopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will host a 12-hour prayer vigil on Thursday, May 7, the National Day of Prayer, beginning at 7 a.m. and concluding at 7 p.m that evening. Ball Brothers in concert here May 17First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will host the Ball Brothers in concert Sunday, May17 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This is the final concert as part of the church’s 2008-2009 Concert Series season. FFUMC will host Peachland QuartetThe Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host a free Southern Gospel Concert from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This Sunday, May 3, featuring the Peachland Quartet and the GMC Trio. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary. Doors open at 6 p.m. Religion Briefs 042909Christ Our Shepherd to confirm 21 Sunday Father Paul Massey: Ask Father Paul 042209Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are a few questions that I have received in my years of ministry and via email for this column. CCWW preschool, play day registering for kindergartenThe Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day is now registering students for the kindergarten class. Kindergarten will offer a smaller class size. Easter at The WyndhamLighthouse Church in Peachtree City celebrated its third Easter service at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center. Shown above are Pastor Mark Jordan and a special guest – the Easter Bunny who just happened to be staying at the Wyndham. Photo/Special. New GriefShare session starts May 5 at Fayetteville First Baptist ChurchOn May 5, 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. CCWW plans Spring MarketplaceThe Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day will host Spring Marketplace on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Local vendors may purchase a table for $20 to promote their personal business, sell homemade items or crafts, or to have a garage sale. Proceeds benefit the preschool. Vendors keep the profit of their sales. Outing at FDR ParkSeveral St. Paul Lutheran Church members enjoyed fellowship together at a recent family camping trip at FDR Park in Pine Mountain. Shown above, front row (L-R), Chad Smith, Zachary Quarnstrom, Zach Hall, Will Doil, Delany Smith, Caelin Smith, Blake Smith Mike Hall, and Melissa Hall. Second row, (L-R), Jacob Quarnstrom, Amy Doil, Taylor Pesin, and Kelli Hall. Third row, (L-R), Eric Quarnstrom, Bob Bixby, Jean Bixby, Abby Newman, Emily Doil, Becke Smith, and Lily Tran. Fourth row (L-R), Sue Newman, John Newman, Mike Doil, Cory Smith and George Hall. St. Paul Lutheran Church is at 700 Ardenlee Pkwy. in northern Peachtree City. Photo/Special. FFUMC to host Peachland Quartet May 3The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host a free Southern Gospel Concert from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, featuring the Peachland Quartet and the GMC Trio. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary. Doors open at 6 p.m. Unity Christian’s Women’s Conference is next weekThe Unity Christian Church will host the Third Annual Community Women’s Conference on May 2, beginning at 8 a.m. with continental breakfast and ending at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for the conference. Religion Briefs 042209Roz Tandy to speak at FOCM Dr. David L. Chancey: The printer’s ink must flowRonda Rich, the Southern author and columnist, recently wrote about small town newspapers. Her column reminded me of my early flirtation with a journalism career. I’ve always enjoyed reading the newspaper. Any newspaper from any city. Big or small. I especially appreciate the small town papers. New at HopewellThe Rev. Scott Pickering (L), pastor of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone, consecrates the massive cross recently constructed by Newnan resident and church member Dayton Ivester (R). McDonough Road Baptist reschedules ‘Spring Fling’The McDonough Road Baptist Church has rescheduled its “Spring Fling” for this Saturday, April 18, from noon until 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the church. Severe weather forced the postponement of the event originally set for March 28. NFUMC’s Spring Fling is SaturdayNorth Fayette United Methodist Church, 847 New Hope Road, announces its Fifth Annual Spring Fling and Yard Sale on Saturday, April, 18, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Christopher HOC announces Holy WeekSt. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church, 313 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, invites the public to participate in its Holy Week schedule of services. ‘One Accord’ to appear at North Fayette UMC SundayThe public is invited to attend North Fayette United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 19, as “One Accord,” a 12-member vocal ensemble auditioned from the Atlanta Christian College Concert Choir, performs at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services. Geron Davis and Kindred Souls to appear at Church of the HarvestGeron Davis and Kindred Souls of Nashville, Tenn., will minister at Church of the Harvest, 1653 Ga. Hwy. 85 South, Fayetteville, on Sunday, April 19, in the 10 a.m. service. GriefShare session starts May 5 at Fayetteville First Baptist ChurchOn May 5, 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. Fayetteville First Methodist to host Peachland Quartet May 3The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host a free Southern Gospel Concert from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, featuring the Peachland Quartet and the GMC Trio. Unity Christian to sponsor women’s conference May 2The Unity Christian Church will host the Third Annual Community Women’s Conference on May 2, beginning at 8 a.m. with continental breakfast and ending at 3:30 p.m. Christ’s Church preschool registering for kindergartenThe Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day is now registering students for the kindergarten class. Kindergarten will offer a smaller class size. Religion Briefs 041509Holocaust Remembrance set for April 19 Churches set Holy Week servicesChristian churches in Fayette and Coweta counties will join with Christian churches all over the world this week as they celebrate one of the foremost holidays of the church — Holy Week and Easter — the mourning of the death and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |