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Vacation Bible School 061108Christ’s Church at Whitewater, June 16-20 Sally Oakes: What’s your spiritual growth assessment?Every once in awhile, it’s good for Christians to pause to take a spiritual growth assessment. As Lutheran author Fred Lehr says, “Stifling the maturity process by denying it the fresh air of new insights and knowledge is (an) attachment that ensnares us.” FFBC members will perform free home repairsAs part of a summer mission project, members of Fayetteville First Baptist Church are offering free minor home repairs and maintenance to homeowners within the city of Fayetteville. St. Andrew’s gradsA reception and celebration was held following the May 18 service at St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City to honor recent graduates. ‘Career’ women can have lunch on FFBC June 10Fayetteville First Baptist Church will host a free catered luncheon for Fayetteville ‘career’ women Tuesday, June 10, from noon until 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Reservations must be made by Thursday, June 5. Sabra Skidmore to speak at June Aglow meetingPeachtree City Aglow, a nondenominational women’s group, will meet Monday, June 9, at 6:45 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. Heritage to host new day campHeritage Christian Church in Fayetteville will be one of 27 communities in the country to pilot Chick-fil-A’s new day camp called WinShape Camps C3, a week long camp for completed 1st-6th graders the week of June 9 – 13. Vocal concert at FFUMC set for June 21Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will present a concert Saturday, June 21 at 5 p.m. The concert will be “An Evening of Vocal Artistry,” directed by Rick Massengale and featuring many well known Broadway melodies along with a selection of more serious vocals. There’s even a touch of opera. Former MLB player to speak at HeritageHeritage Christian Church of Fayetteville/Peachtree City will host a Men’s Breakfast Saturday June 14, at 8 a.m., featuring former MLB player Scott Fletcher as guest speaker. Religion Briefs 060308F’vill Christian to host BBQ, bake sale June 7 Vacation Bible School 060308Hopewell UMC, June 9-13 Steve Declaisse...: Examining Faith by Steve Declaissé-Walford“The unexamined life is not worth living” said Socrates, five centuries before Jesus. Taking Socrates’ thought further, I assert that the unexamined faith is worthless. That is, if religious faith is to have value — if it is to have meaning and purpose, if it truly is to orient one to the ultimate reality known as God — then it must be regularly, personally, and thoroughly examined. Heritage Christian selected to pilot new WinShape Day CampChick-fil-A’s WinShape Foundation has selected Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville as one of 27 communities in the country to pilot its brand new day camp called WinShape Camps C3. Baptism - DickersonGarrett Wesley Dickerson, son of Chuck and Rhonda Dickerson of Senoia, recently received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism during a Sunday morning service at Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg. All Saints honors graduatesAll Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree recently honored members who are graduating this spring from various colleges and high schools. The Rev. Michael Fry recognized the following parishioners and presented those on hand with a graduation gift of the English Standard Bible. National Heights to offer 8-week study of Baptist history, heritageNational Heights Baptist Church will begin an eight-week study of Baptist history and heritage on Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. ConfirmationSixteen persons received the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or membership reception at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church recently. The sacrament was administered by The Most Rev’d David Epps, rector of Christ the King. The confirmands completed a course and were presented a copy of the book, “Non Nobis Domine,”and received red confirmation stoles. Religion Briefs 052808Benefit concert planned at Prince of Peace Vacation Bible School 052808Carriage Lane Presbyterian, June 2-6 Father Paul Massey: Ask Father Paul ...052108Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their churches. Here are a few questions that I’ve gotten over my years of ministry and via email since this column started. Davis flute concert set for Sunday at COSRidge Davis will present his senior flute recital at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Ridge will just have graduated “with distinction” from Whitewater High School on Friday, but his list of accomplishments is already long. Tea party-goersOn Saturday, May 17, the United Methodist Women of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church hosted a tea party in conjunction with the Tea Party Ministry with Sherri Dodd of Stockbridge. National Heights Baptist Church to offer 8-week study of Baptist history, heritageNational Heights Baptist Church will begin an eight-week study of Baptist History and Heritage on Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Christ the King CEC breaks ground for new parish centerGround breaking services for a new Parish Life Center were held May 18 at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg. Church of the Harvest plans music festivalThe Church of the Harvest in Fayetteville will host a free music festival beginning at noon, Saturday, May 31, along with other events planned during the day. Religion Briefs 052108Order ‘Angel Food’ from The Branches church Vacation Bible School 052108Providence UMC June 2-6 Dr. David L. Chancey: ‘Call unto me and I will answer you’Do you own a cell phone? Seems like we can’t do without this piece of 21st century technology. They’re a great convenience when used appropriately, but can be a safety hazard if we’re not careful. How many wrecks have occurred because the driver was talking on the phone instead of watching the road? Or attempting to text message and drive at the same time? Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran plans special events SundayMezzo-soprano Cecelia Stearman will provide music during the 8:30 a.m. service at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church May 18. A concert and opera artist, Stearman also teaches at Missouri Baptist University. Last summer she founded the Community Gospel Choir in Kirkwood, Mo., where she lives. Stearman is in town for the baptism of her nephew. Ken White selected as new worship minister at CCWWChrist’s Church at Whitewater has selected Ken White as its new worship minister. White most recently served at Peachtree City United Methodist Church on the music and technical ministry team as audio technician. |