The 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.

Dr. 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.

Fifteen 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 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.

First 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.

The 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.

Christ Our Shepherd to confirm 21 Sunday
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will observe the Rite of Confirmation on May 3 at the 11 a.m. Sanctuary Service. Each of 21 eighth-graders will stand to make public affirmation of their faith after three years’ preparation. They spend one year studying Biblical foundations of their faith; one year focusing on The Apostles’ Creed, the Ten Commandments and The Lord’s Prayer in depth; and one year discussing living out their faith in real life and learning about other religions. Five of the confirmands will provide worship music for the service: Christopher Hagberg, Joseph Lennon, Garrick Larson, Nathan Truex, and Ashley Young.

The Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day is now registering students for the kindergarten class. Kindergarten will offer a smaller class size.

Lighthouse 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.

On 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.

The 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.

Several 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Roz Tandy to speak at FOCM
Family of Christ Ministries, 403 Fayette Place, is hosting a breakfast at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, featuring guest speaker Roz Tandy, author of “Customer Service in God’s House.” There is a $12 donation for this event which includes a hearty breakfast and a copy of the book. The new church is in the Fayette Place Shopping Center on Ga. Highway 85 near the Mexican restaurant and consignment shop. Pastors are Bill and Barbara Holmes.

The 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).

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.

North 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 Hellenic Orthodox Church, 313 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, invites the public to participate in its Holy Week schedule of services.

The 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 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.

On 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.

The 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 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.

The Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day is now registering students for the kindergarten class. Kindergarten will offer a smaller class size.

Holocaust Remembrance set for April 19
On Sunday April 19, Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville will host the annual Yom Hashoah program with Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Holocaust Remembrance Day Service starts at 4 p.m., followed by a reception with complimentary food. The entire community is invited to attend this moving service. For more information, call Susan Levine, 678-817-7162.

Christian 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.