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Ask Father Paul 022410

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:23:12 -0500

Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible

Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are some questions that I’ve gotten over the years of my ministry and via email for this column.

David Ring to speak at Southside Baptist Sunday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:17:27 -0500

David Ring, nationally known speaker and head of David Ring Ministries, will speak at Southside Baptist Church in Fayetteville Sunday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. This is a one night, free event. A love offering will be taken.

Youth choirs make joyful noise

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:03:02 -0500

The combined Youth Choirs of First Baptist Newnan and Flat Creek Baptist in Fayetteville recently led Sunday morning worship at Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Handbell choirs from all over Ga. to present concert here March 13

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:30 -0500

Peachtree City United Methodist Church will host a free concert of handbell choirs from United Methodist churches throughout the state of Georgia, all performing together at Peachtree City United Methodist Church Saturday, March 13, at 4 p.m.

Renewing vows

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:54:43 -0500

Twenty seven couples of all ages celebrated Valentine’s Day 2010 in a Renewal of Marriage Vows Celebration at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. As the couple with the longest marriage, Dale and Erika Kreutter of Fayetteville (above) were invited to be the first to renew their vows. The Kreutters, who were married Feb. 26, 1960, were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Photo/Special.

Hopewell will offer FPU

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:51:03 -0500

Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will begin Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) class on Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m.

Super Soup Sunday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:43:37 -0500

Lillian Oakes (L) and Gretchen Adams (R) pose next to their display of more than 150 cans of soup they collected on Souper Bowl Sunday.

‘Centering Prayer’ workshop set

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:27:12 -0500

Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites the community to a Centering Prayer Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

SFM readies for spring yard sale

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:23:53 -0500

Square Foot Ministries is now accepting items for its annual yard sale set for sometime this spring.

Items being accepted include furniture, books, jewelry, small appliances. knick knacks, toys, children’s shoes and clothing, linens, sporting equipment and household goods in good, saleable condition. Adult clothing and mattresses/box springs will not be accepted.

Religion Briefs 022410

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:22:02 -0500

Lenten lunches continue
Lenten lunches will continue at First United Methodist Church each Thursday throughout Lent (Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25) and will end with a lunch on April 1. All lunches will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Feb. 25 lunch will be hosted by the Bethany and Trinity circles. Julie Harp will be the speaker. FFUMC is at 175 E. Lanier Ave. (Ga. Highway 54) in downtown Fayetteville. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.

Maybe this time, I’ll keep up with my pants

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:10:26 -0500

We’re on the countdown to another wedding, and I look forward to being father of the bride while also performing the wedding ceremony. We had our first family wedding in November, 2008, when my second-born daughter wed at University of Georgia chapel in Athens. It was a beautiful event, and she was a gorgeous bride.

Lenten lunches start today

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:06:25 -0500

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host weekly Lenten lunches beginning Ash Wednesday, (today), at 11:30 a.m. The Faith Circle will provide a light lunch and the speaker will be the Rev. Mark Westmoreland.

FFUMC offering Financial Peace classes

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:58:35 -0500

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC) will offer multiple courses in Financial Peace University (13 week course) in February and March. The course benefits couples/individuals of all ages — those with or without debt.

PTCUMC celebrates confirmation of 88 youth

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:56:51 -0500

During the confirmation ceremony, hands were laid on each confirmand by pastors, parents and youth leaders. Photo/Special.

Members of Peachtree City United Methodist Church recently celebrated the confirmation of 88 seventh and eighth grade students into the community of faith. The confession, confirmation and baptism of these students represented their intentional decision to become followers of Jesus Christ.