Peachtree City United Methodist Church’s fall Grief Share group will begin Aug. 23 at the church, 225 Robinson Road, room 308. The 14-week class will meet every Thursday night from 6:30-8 p.m. and uses a video, workbook, and open discussion format. There is a fee of $15 which includes workbook (scholarships available).

PTCUMC to dedicate lodge this Sunday
Members of Peachtree City United Methodist Church will celebrate the opening of their new Scout Lodge at the church Sunday, Aug. 10 at 12:45 p.m. There will be a time of recognition during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services and the service of consecration will begin at 12:45 at the lodge, located in the lower parking lot to the right of the worship center, 225 Robinson Rd. The Peachtree City UMC is host to three Scout troops, two Cub Scout packs and 20 Girl Scout troops.

Nearly 200 children and over 100 volunteers enjoyed Power Lab Vacation Bible School at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.

Members of Peachtree City United Methodist Church will celebrate the opening of the new Scout Lodge at the church Sunday, Aug. 10 at 12:45 p.m.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will begin auditions at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Auditions will be scheduled over three days.

ReGen Fellowship and New Gate Church will offer a conference presented by Alan Wright entitled, “Shame Off You,” designed to help discover and overcome the roots of shame.

Carriage Lane plans yard sale Aug. 1 & 2
Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Proceeds will go to Ranch on Jesus Orphanage Ministries in Uganda, Africa. Donations for the yard sale will be accepted Monday through Thursday, July 28-31, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bring new and used items to the back of the building. The church is at 101 Carriage Lane, off Ga. Hwy. 54, across the highway from Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Operation Mobilization in Tyrone will host a seminar entitled, “Temple Maintenance: Caring for your Body from Heaven’s Perspective,” presented by Dr. Eddie Needham, MD, FAAFP, residency program director for Emory’s Family Medicine Residency Program.

The congregation of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Peachtree City, will say good-bye to its retiring senior pastor this Sunday at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of Starr’s Mill High School.

Heritage Christian Church will host a free educational AIDS exhibit , “World Vision Experience: AIDS – Step Into Africa,” Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 24.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City wrapped up its first Summer Music Camp last week as 25 children received certificates of completion from the rector, Father Michael Fry, after parents and staff enjoyed an end-of-camp concert.

Members of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg honored four of its graduates in recent Sunday morning ceremonies.

Order ‘Angel Food’ from The Branches church
The Branches Community Church in Fayetteville is one of the local host sites for ordering food from Angel Food Ministries. Orders will be taken now through Friday, Aug. 11, on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. until noon at the church, 282 Ga. Hwy. 314, Suite B, Fayetteville. The cost is $30 and payment may be made by cash, money order and food stamps. Pickup will be Saturday, Aug. 23, at the same location. Order online at www.angelfoodministries.com.

Members of Peachtree City United Methodist Church welcomed their new pastor, the Rev. Herzen Andone, to the staff as their new senior pastor on June 29.

“Maîtrise des hauts de France,” a boys’ choir from Lambersart, Lille, France, will sing a concert of sacred, secular, and folk songs at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City on Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m.

Flat Creek Baptist Church will host a Witness Training Revival Sunday through Wednesday, Aug. 17-20, at the church on Flat Creek Trail between Fayetteville and Peachtree City.

The next 10-week session of Body Recall begins Friday, July 18, at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.

Body Recall is an exercise experience for everybody and can help improve strength, flexibility and balance. Movements are specifically developed to minimize risk, discomfort and injury. People with special needs, chronic illness and limited strength or mobility can also benefit from Body Recall.

Members of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church invite the community to join the celebration of their patron saint’s Feast Day, Tuesday, July 22. The Catholic parish will have a special evening Mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by Father Daniel J. Fleming, pastor.

Inman UMC VBS is July 20-24
Vacation Bible School will be held at Inman United Methodist Church July 20-24, from 3:30-8 p.m. with a “Beach Party” theme. Connie Corley and Caroline Creel are in charge of the program. For information, call 770-461-9059.

Peachtree City Aglow Community Lighthouse, an international, interdenominational women’s ministry, will feature LaVonne Alberti as guest speaker at the Monday, July 14 meeting, planned for 6:45 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.

Last month, 40 youth and their chaperones from Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City spent the week of June 21-28 in Mattoon, Ill., doing mission work for seniors, disabled people, and low-income residents who had applied for the free help.

Heritage Christian Church of Fayetteville/Peachtree City will host a men’s breakfast this Saturday, July 12, at 8 a.m. featuring former Delta and World Airways executive Hollis Harris as guest speaker.

Brittany Enterkin of Fayetteville (fifth from left in center group above), along with her mother, Mary Enterkin, father, Steve Enterkin, and older sister, Christian Enterkin, (center group, left to right), recently returned from a trip to Cambodia. The purpose of her trip was the dedication of the school she had raised over $17,000 to build.

Registration for Upward Soccer at Flat Creek Baptist Church is now open and will continue through Aug. 9.

Early bird discount price is $75 for those who sign up before Aug. 1. After that, the price is $85.

The Rev. David Monroe, Archdeacon for the Mid-South Diocese of the Charismatic Episcopal Church, conducted training for lectors, lay readers, chalice bearers, and lay eucharistic ministers at Christ the King CEC, Sharpsburg, for people from across the diocese. Those who completed the course received recognition as Licensed Liturgical Ministers.

National Heights Baptist, July 14-18
National Heights Baptist Church invites all children, K-5 through fifth grade, to attend Vacation Bible School July 14 through 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The program offers fun, interactive activities revolving around the world of hot air ballooning. Each lesson will be supported with Bible stories, science activities, songs, crafts, and snacks. A pre-registration party will be held at the church Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, or register on-line at www.nationalheightsbaptistchurch.com. The church is on Ga. Highway 54 between Peachtree City and Fayetteville, about one-half mile East of Fayette-Piedmont Hospital.