The McDonough Road Baptist Church will host a free “Spring Fling” Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the church.

Women’s conference starts tonight
The Edgefield Baptist Church of Fayetteville will host the 2009 Women’s Conference Revival March 18-20 at 7 p.m. nightly. Special guests will be Pastor Wendy Smith, Evangelist Lavoria Resse, and Sis. Diana Wahl. Edgefield is at 140 Church Street in Fayetteville. For more information and directions, call 770-461-7388 or visit the website, www.edgefield-zion.org.

Members of the Ladies Outdoor Adventure Group from St. Andrew’s church in Peachtree City participated in a two-hour hike at Cochran Mills Park in Palmetto Sunday, Feb. 22. The group, formed in the fall of 2008, has visited the restored Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, and is planning to rent bikes at Calloway gardens to ride the trails and to view the azaleas in the spring. A hike at the Grand Canyon of Georgia also is in the works. The next adventure tentatively is planned for March 22. Anyone interested can join the group. Call 770-487-0426 for information.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City is hosting an event called “Mighty To Save 2009” which began Monday and will continue through Saturday, March 14.

This Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will join churches throughout North America in a revolutionary movement to help parents, grandparents and educators beat the odds in raising a new generation of spiritually-grounded kids — live via satellite on Church Communication Network (CCN).

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will present the Rust College A’Cappella Choir in concert on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. until noon, Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 101 Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City will host its annual “Dia de la Familia” Health Fair, with free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, spine, HIV, and breast exams, as well as many other health issues.

Hopewell United Methodist Women will hold a fashion show and luncheon Saturday, March 21, at noon, to benefit Relay for Life, an annual community event that honors cancer survivors, remembers those who have died, and raises funds for cancer research.

Christ’s Church at Whitewater Preschool and Play Day has begun registration for the 2009-10 school year.

The play day program is for babies ages six months through two years old. Classes are offered four days a week.

The deadline is approaching for those who wish to participate in a Marriage Communication Workshop to be offered at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4.

Providence UMC to host Marketplace
Those who have ever wondered what it was like to live in ancient days are invited to stop by Providence UMC on March 18, 20 or 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Kids can make a mosaic, basket, jewelry, rope and perfume. There will be demonstrations of fabric weaving, pottery making, basket weaving and olive pressing. Families will enjoy archery, climbing wall, photos in period costume, a farmer’s market, and bakery tent. There will be two live drama presentations called “Just Like Me” each evening at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. For more information call 770-719-8800 or go to www.provumc.com and click on the Marketplace link on the homepage.

The United Methodist Women at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church are again sponsoring a series of Lenten Lunches which will continue this week and on through the season of Lent. The events feature a light lunch and short Lenten message at noon each Thursday in the fellowship hall .

The Newberry College Singers and Madrigals will perform a free concert at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sunday March 8, at 6 p.m. An error in the news release from Newberry which ran last week gave the wrong date and time.

Members of Peachtree City’s All Saints Anglican Church Altar Guild recently were recognized for their dedication and skill in preparing the church for all of its services.

The Philoptochos Society of St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek Appetizers and Baklava Sale in time for Easter entertaining.

ReGen Fellowship, in partnership with Operation Mobilization, will host New York Times bestselling author Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, as he teaches a revolutionary new series based on his soon to be released book You Were Born For This!

Three children in the Macaluso family were baptized Feb.

On Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will join churches throughout North America in a revolutionary movement to help parents, grandparents and educators beat the odds in raising a new generation of spiritually-grounded kids — live via satellite on Church Communication Network (CCN).

The Bishop of Pakistan, The Most Rev’d Prakash Yuhanna, recently spoke at Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg.

“Is there a lot of screaming at your house?” is the theme of a Marriage Communication Workshop to be offered at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4.

Purim Carnival set for March 8
Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville will host its Purim Carnival Sunday, March 8 at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature adult and children’s plays, lots of games and fun for the young people and lunch. Plays and admission to the Carnival are free. There is a minimal cost for lunch and some games. A Silent Auction also is planned. Contact Susan Levine, 678-817-7162.

The United Methodist Women at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will again sponsor a series of Lenten Lunches beginning today (Ash Wednesday) at noon in the fellowship hall. The lunches feature a light lunch and short Lenten message.

Bethany UMC
Bethany United Methodist Church will have an Ash Wednesday service Feb. 25 in the chapel at Sparks Inn, Christian City, at 3 p.m. Another service will be held at the church at 7 p.m. For information, call 770-964-6999.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City recently completed its inaugural “First Communion” class.

Christ Church at Whitewater will host the life-saving services of Life Line Screening, the nation’s largest provider of community-based preventive screenings, to help local residents identify their risk of stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis before the catastrophic effects of these conditions can occur.

The Philoptochos Society of St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek Appetizers and Baklava Sale in time for Easter entertaining.

Janet and Roger Duncan of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City stepped up to the plate last week on Freddy Burdeshaw’s one man art auction.