Religion Briefs 041509

Tue, 04/14/2009 - 1:43pm
By: The Citizen

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.

Gibralter plans Family & Friends Day
Gibralter Christian Center will celebrate Family and Friends day Sunday, April 19 at 10 a.m. A message will be delivered by Pastor David Rocker. Inspirational music, fellowship and children’s ministry also will be featured. Lunch will follow the service. The church is at 145 Robinson Dr., Fayetteville. For directions or more information, call 678-817-5154.

FFUMC will have blood drive Sunday
The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will have a blood drive Sunday, April 19, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Sign-ups may be made through the church, 770-461-4313. Potential donors with questions may call 1-866-236-3276 for additional information.

Lighthouse plans fellowship lunch Sunday
The Lighthouse Church will host a fellowship lunch and information session after worship on Sunday, April 19. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. at McIntosh High School’s Theater. Lunch is immediately following. For more information on Lighthouse visit www.lighthouseumc.net.

Inman will bless animals
A service for the Blessing of Animals will be held at Inman United Methodist Church Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. In the event of rain, the blessing will be held Saturday, May 2.

Open Word to host banquet
Open Word Christian Ministries in Fairburn will host its annual Legacy Endowment and Scholarship Banquet benefiting Foundation Christian Academy on April 25 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 per individual or $60 per couple and may be purchased from the church office. For information or tickets, call 770-306-3809.

New Hope plans musical treasure hunt
New Hope Baptist Church, both north and south campuses, will offer a musical treasure hunt featuring clowns, choir, orchestra and drama, on Sunday, April 26 at 9:15 a.m. (south) and 10:55 a.m. (north). The South Campus is at 1563 Ga. Hwy. 74 near Senoia, and the North Campus is at 551 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville. For more information, call 770-461-4337 or visit www.newhopebc.org.

White Oak ARP to host Dr. Carter May 3
White Oak Presbyterian Church in Coweta County will host guest speaker Dr. Robert Carter of Creation Ministries on Sunday, May 3. His topic will be “The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge.” Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and Dr. Carter’s presentation at 7 p.m. White Oak A.R.P. Church is at 2796 Gordon Rd., near the intersection of Ga. Highway 54 south of Turin. For more information, contact secretary@whiteoakarp.org .

Order ‘Angel Food’ from The Branches church
The Branches Community Church in Fayetteville is the host site for ordering food from Angel Food Ministries. Orders are taken 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 at the same location. Online ordering is available at www.angelfoodministries.com.

Loving Choices group meets in PTC
GraceLife Ministries at First Baptist Church in Peachtree City offers a women’s support group, Loving Choices, which meets on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. The group is free, is open to women of all ages, and provides free childcare. GraceLife Support groups are for those who struggle with or who are in recovery from grief, anger, alcohol, drug and sexual addictions. GraceLife currently offers Men’s Freedom from addictions, Grief Share, and Loving Choices. Groups meet at First Baptist Church Peachtree City, 208 Willowbend Rd., Thursday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 770-487-8133.

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