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FFBC men plan skeet shooting outing to Sparta this weekendMembers of Fayetteville First Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministry wiil travel to Sparta, Ga. Jan. 31 for their second annual Men’s Winter Skeet and Trap Shoot at Hudson Plantation. CTK offers Bible study for potential OSL membersA Bible study project, “The Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ,” required for full membership admission into the International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), will be offered at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Jazz concert planned at PTC PresbyterianFirst Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will host the Peachtree Jazz Edition in concert on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This is the fourth concert as part of the church’s 2008-2009 Concert Series season. Sharon Thomas to speak at FCC women’s eventThe women of Fayetteville Christian Church will host a program by Sharon Thomas of Established Footsteps Ministry at a covered dish luncheon Monday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. until noon. The luncheon will follow the program. Body of Christ Church will host college info dayThe Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., will host a College Financial Aid Awareness/College Recruitment Day Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon for all persons ages 13 years old and older. Christ the King hosts lock-in with Hogansville CECMatthew’s Charismatic Episcopal Church, Hogansville, held a joint “lock-in” in January. The event began on a Friday evening in the new Parish Life Center at Christ the King with activities and a teaching by David Pike of St. Matthew’s. Miracle Way Baptist plans benefit singing Feb. 7Miracle Way Baptist Church in Senoia will host a Benefit Singing for Marcia Williamson on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. Featured performers will be Second Coming from Griffin and Drew Parker from Douglasville. Proceeds will help pay medical bills for Marcia, who was diagnosed with cancer last October. Religion Briefs 012809Fish fry planned in Fairburn Dr. David L. Chancey: Age is just a numberI hate to see John Smoltz leave us Braves fans, but I wish him the very best. Smoltz and the Braves parted ways after he signed as a free agent with the Red Sox. The 41-year-old pitcher coming off of major shoulder surgery said he’s doing great and is confident he can contribute this year and even beyond. Bethany UMC members raise money for Wesley WalkThirteen members of Bethany United Methodist Church in North Fayette County raised money for and walked or volunteered at the 26th annual Wesley Walk for Others. The walk is 6.2 miles around Stone Mountain. Flat Creek Baptist will host Sunday School Training Conference Jan. 30The deadline is Jan. 26 for those wishing to participate in the upcoming Sunday School Training Conference hosted by Flat Creek Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 30. Purl one ...Judy Eppers, left, of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, shows a new twist for making ski caps. FFBC men plan skeet shooting outing to SpartaMembers of Fayetteville First Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministry wiil travel to Sparta, Ga. Jan. 31 for their second annual Men’s Winter Skeet and Trap Shoot at Hudson Plantation. Benefit singing for Marcia Williamson planned in SenoiaMiracle Way Baptist Church in Senoia will host a Benefit Singing for Marcia Williamson on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. Smucker baptismAlison Brooke Smucker, daughter of Capt. Kendal and Cyndi Smucker, recently received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Christ the King Church during a Sunday morning service. The Most Rev. David Epps conducted the service. Alison’s father is on active duty with the United States Army and the family currently resides in Orlando, Fla. Smucker is a former police officer with Peachtree City and, when not serving their country, the family resides in Newnan.Also present for the service were Allison’s sister, Lorelei, and her maternal grandparents, Duke and Jane Davis of Newnan. Shown above (L-R) Epps, Alison, Cyndi, Kendal, and Lorelei Smucker. Photo/Special. BOCC to host college information event Feb. 7The Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., will host a College Financial Aid Awareness/College Recruitment Day Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon for all persons ages 13 years old and older. Religion Briefs 012109GraceLife offers support for addicts New Bible Study at Christ the KingA new topical Bible study on the theme of, "God's Purpose and Plan for Us!" begins Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church near Sharpsburg. Sally Oakes: Living with life’s adversitiesWe buried my father in law in Boise, Idaho, on Friday. He was, by profession, an electrical engineer. By hobby, he had been an avid backpacker, with his favorite trips taking place in the Sawtooth Mountains. Judy Fowler Kilgore: It takes all of us ...As promised, this is my annual thank-you column — a small thing for the humongous amount of help offered by our local churches in sending their news throughout the year. Flat Creek will offer Crown financial studyFlat Creek Baptist Church will offer a 10-week Crown Financial Study this month beginning Sunday, Jan. 18, from 5-7 p.m. David Rathbun and Jeff Oakes will teach the study. Two local churches to offer Ramsey financial seminarsThe program is made up of 13 life-changing lessons taught by Dave in a fun and entertaining way. “I like to put the cookies on the shelf where everyone can reach them,” says Ramsey. After each lesson the group meets to help each other plan budgets, discuss successes and temptations, and support each other in their journey to beat debt and build wealth. Topics covered include: Jon Landon revives ancient tradition at Christ the KingJon Paul Landon, 17-year-old East Coweta High School junior, recently served as “Boy Bishop” at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg. The observance is an ancient tradition which was once popular throughout Europe. The ceremony is a lesson in humility and recognition of the wisdom of youthful innocence. Religion Briefs 011409B’nai Israel to offer Judaism class Justin Kollmeyer: A great family – it can be yours!“Our family’s great! I like my family!” By far the greatest asset existent here in our Fayette community is simply “the family”... including your family. Of all the assets and resources among us, when one studies and analyzes our demographics and community dynamics, it’s “the family” that rises to the top of both the benefit and priority list. And like any other “greatest asset,” of course, we need and want to protect and improve it. We must. Judy Fowler Kilgore: The good Samaritan motoristsI usually do a column at the beginning of each year thanking our columnists and contributors who have helped make the Citizen’s religion pages informative and helpful. I will do that next week because I have another mission this week — thanking two considerate people who helped a frightened and upset senior citizen (me) out of what could have been a dangerous situation last month. Dennis Nunn will lead Woolsey Baptist’s revival“Every Believer A Witness” revival is coming to Woolsey Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 11 through Wednesday, Jan. 14. Led by Dennis Nunn of Living The New Life Ministries, the service times are Sunday, 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Two local churches to offer GriefShare support groupsTwo local churches have announced plans to offer grief support groups beginning this month. Some offer meetings throughout the year with sessions beginning at various times. Faith Bible Church to offer counseling course Jan. 12David Birch, director of the Faith Biblical Counseling Center, will teach a new counseling course beginning Monday, Jan. 12. Religion Briefs 010709FFBC changes worship times |