The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir, from Wisconsin Lutheran College and under the direction of Dr. James Nowack, will perform a concert on Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg. The concert is part of the choirs’ 2010 Spring Concert Tour.

CDM plans seminar on single ladies
Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM), 114 West Campbellton St., Fairburn, will host a seminar entitled “All the Single Ladies,” Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. The speaker will be Pastor Timothy Frazier who will discuss “the truth about what and how men think about women.” For further information and/or directions, contact the CDM office, 770-969-8370. No nursery or childcare will be offered.

The National Heights Baptist Church Senior Adults will host guest speaker Donna Kirby, a retired Southern Baptist missionary, at a luncheon Monday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m.

Two children received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism recently at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg. On Jan. 10, the first Sunday after the Epiphany, also known at “The Baptism of Our Lord,” Lila Grace McGee (left photo), daughter of Seth and Joy Barnes McGee of Peachtree City, received Holy Baptism. The following Sunday, on the Feast Day of Our Lord the Giver of Life, Maddox Andrew Gardner (right photo), son of Andrew and Jennifer Huggins Gardner of Tyrone, was baptized. Both families had numerous family members and friends in attendance.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC) will offer four courses in Financial Peace University (13 week course) in February and March. All will be held at the church.

The church will offer two worship opportunities — a traditional worship service featuring the choir and orchestra beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a contemporary worship service featuring the praise team beginning at 11 a.m.

Shown above (L-R) are: Fracena Byrd-Dolan, youth director; McClure; the Rev. Michael Fry. Photo/Special.

All Saints Anglican Church of Peachtree City recognized Sarah (Cookie) McClure on Jan. 24 for her hard work and dedicated service as nursery supervisor. McClure, who is known as “Miss Cookie” to the church’s young people, has served All Saints since it was founded several years ago. The Rev. Michael Fry, rector, praised McClure for her loving approach to caring for the children of the church and presented her with a small token of appreciation. All Saints is at 225 South Peachtree Pkwy.

Shown above (L-R) are Father Dan Hale, Peachtree City; Christi and Richard Thompson, Newnan; Donna Turner and Nancy Wine, Sharpsburg; Deacon James Gardner, Tyrone; and Karen Hennessy and Jon Paul Landon, Senoia. Photo/Special.

Several men and women received training leading toward certification as Licensed Liturgical Ministers (LLM) in the Mid-South Diocese of the Charismatic Episcopal Church. Those who complete the process are licensed by the diocese to serve the chalice at services of Holy Communion and are authorized to take Holy Communion to the sick and shut-in of their parish. The classes were held at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg and were taught by Father Dan Hale, Canon Liturgist for the Mid-South Diocese, assisted by Deacon James Gardner.

Prince of Peace plans benefit concert
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Ga. Highway 314 in Fayetteville will present the Third Annual Reggie Johnson Fund Cancer Benefit Concert Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature local area youth bands. Tickets are $5 each or $20 per family. For more information, call the church, 770-461-3403.

Kamran and Suzy Yaraei will appear at Peachtree Christian Fellowship Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. each night.

In December, the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Outreach Ministry collected, wrapped and delivered over 300 gifts to Emmaus House, Atlanta.

Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a free Social Networking class, open to the entire community, on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Although there is no fee for the class, everyone planning to attend is asked to register.

A’meritage at Dogwood Restaurant is partnering with the Real Life Center to help feed the hungry in Fayette County. A’meritage will donate $1 from the sale of every adult Sunday brunch buffet to the Real Life Center

The promotion will continue through 2010.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, will host the 13-week Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University course beginning Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in the church cafeteria. The course is open to the community.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC) will offer multiple courses in Financial Peace University (13 week course) in early 2010. The course benefits couples/individuals of all ages — those with or without debt.

Open Door’s revival continues
Open Door Baptist Church’s revival will continue through this Friday., Jan. 29, with services each night beginning at 7 p.m. The guest evangelist is Darrell Hayes. Open Door is at 7364 Ga. Hwy. 16 East, just outside Senoia. For information, call the church, 770-599-6541.

So Brit Hume of Fox News created a firestorm of protest when he suggested on “Fox News Sunday” Jan. 3 that Tiger Woods should consider turning to Christianity and away from Buddhism. I missed it completely since I’m tied up on Sundays doing pastor stuff and don’t get to watch much Sunday TV.

National Heights Baptist Church is preparing a Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning, Jan. 23, from 9 until 10:30 a.m. as an opportunity to meet more of the community surrounding the church.

An Adult Speaker Series will be launched at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Newnan, with the program entitled “Making Health Care Decisions Near the End-Of-Life” It will be presented by Dr. Carl Hug, M.D., Ph.D., on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the church.

Shown above during the check presentation (L-R) are: Gary Wood, tour member and sub committee leader; Cleve Kiser, chair, Tour of Homes; the Rev. Mark Westmoreland presenting check; and Craig Wiley, chair for the Counseling Center, Legacy Build, Square Foot Ministries, accepting the check. Photo/Special.

United Methodist Church (FFUMC), presented a $12,500 check to Craig Wiley, chair for the Counseling Center Legacy Build, to support the completion of the Fayette Counseling Center.

Providence United Methodist Church will present the music of U2 live on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The term “U2charist” was coined by an Episcopal church; “Eucharist,” meaning “Thanksgiving,” is another term for Holy Communion, so this is a service of U2 music combined with a short message and communion.

Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM),114 W. Campbellton St., Fairburn,will host a leadership seminar entitled “Elijah and Elisha and the Relationship of Today’s Church Leadership” Sunday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. The speakers will be Pastor Carolyn Driver and Pastor Timothy Frazier.

Yancy in concert at PTC Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will present Yancy in concert for one night only, Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and $5 for seniors or students. Childcare will be provided for ages 2 and younger. For more information or to order a ticket, call 770-487-7757 or contact [email protected].

Flat Creek Baptist Church will offer new classes beginning tonight.

At 6:30 p.m., in room A-200, “Faith Lessons on the Promised Land” By Ray Vander Laan will be led by Mark Ward. The class consists of 10 sessions and there is no charge.

Heart Sounds International, a global worship and recording ministry of Operation Mobilization, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with an Open House from 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, at the OM USA Worship Center in Tyrone. Refreshments will be served.

On Thursday, Jan. 14, Peachtree City United Methodist Church will begin a new session of GriefShare, a Bible based program for those who have lost a loved one. The January session, originally planned to start last week, has been rescheduled because of the weather.

Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a free Social Networking class, open to the entire community, on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Although there is no fee for the class, everyone planning to attend is asked to register.