"Make a Joyful Noise" Concert in Peachtree City September 20

Tim Zimmerman & THE KING’S BRASS
“Make A Joyful Noise” - Live Concert
Sunday, September 20 —6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
206 Willowbend Rd
Peachtree City

The First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City starts the second season of their popular community concert series with Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass on Sunday, September 20 at 6:30 pm. This exciting group presents hymn classics with a contemporary flair.

The King’s Brass, formed over two decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.

Secular and sacred music critics alike applaud their concerts as “superb” and “innovative”. “Truly an unforgettable experience!”

Admission is free but a ticket will be required. Tickets are available at the Church Welcome Center on Willowbend Rd, or online at www.firstpresptc.com. Childcare will be provided for ages 4 and younger. For more information, email concerts@firstpresptc.com.

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Tyrone Posts Crime Stats

Community Message has been issued by the Tyrone Police Department.
Friday July 10, 2009 12:04 PM EDT

The June 2009/2nd Quarter crime statistics have been posted on our site for public review.

Citizens,

We've just added our statistics summaries for June 2009 and 2nd Quarter 2009 on our website at http://www.tyrone.org/crimestats for your review. We experienced a slight decrease in overall crime in June 2009 and thefts continue to be our most prevalent crime type, so please continue to make sure that your valuables are secure and remember to lock your vehicles at night as we continue to see entering auto cases where the vehicles were unlocked.

I also want to remind our readers to call 911 or 770-461-HELP (4357) immediately if you witness suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in your neighborhood. Our officers apprehended a burglary suspect this week thanks to a citizen calling in a suspicious vehicle in their area. The suspect was charged with four felony counts including burglary, possession of controlled substances, and possession of burglary tools. The suspect also had in his possession a handwritten list of addresses of homes under construction from all over the Atlanta Metro Area, including the address of the home he had just removed copper wiring and pipes from here in Tyrone. The Tyrone address was the only one that had been crossed off the list, but our officers contacted the affected agencies just in case and none reported having any burglaries at those locations. Needless to say, our citizen thwarted several crimes in the Metro Area with one phone call!

Our officers are here to respond to your requests for service, no matter how trivial they may seem to you so please do not hesitate to call us. Better safe than sorry!

If you have any questions about our crime reports, or about crime in Tyrone, please send me an email or give me a call and I will be happy to help.

Have a safe weekend.

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Lighthouse Church VBS Donates to Those in Need

Pictured (l-r) are Shannon Karafanda, Samantha Regi, and Taylor Fancera

The Lighthouse Church’s children raised over $400 during their Vacation Bible School for the Mississippi Gulf Coast recovery project. As an incentive, Rev. Shannon Karafanda set a goal of $300 and if reached would turn her hair green.

Join us at the Legacy Theater in Tyrone!
Sundays at 10

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First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City Announces Events for Easter Weekend

Are you searching for a church at which to spend Easter weekend learning about our God and His Son, the Savior of the world? Join Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church on both Saturday and Easter Sunday for the following events.

Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Saturday April 11
Pancake breakfast by the First Presbyterian Church men begins at 9:00 followed by other activities including Spring Family Pictures, Petting Zoo, Easter basket giveaways, and face painting. Egg Hunt begins at 11:45 with golden egg awards. Children need to bring their own baskets.

Easter Sunday-April 12
Praise and Worship Service 9:00am
Sunday School for all ages 10:15am
Traditional Service 11:15am
Children's Church offered during both services

The First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City is located in the heart of Peachtree City at 206 Willowbend Rd across from City Hall.

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Fayette: Easter Events at Brooks UMC

Worship with Brooks UMC on Easter!
4/2/09 Brooks UMC would like to invite everyone to join them for Holy Week. First there will be a Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm on April 9th. They will have a Good Friday Service at 7:00 on April 10th. The Sunrise Service will be at Brooks Cemetery at 7:00 am. The Sunrise Service will be followed by a community breakfast at Brooks United Methodist Church in the gym. Then everyone is invited to join in Easter Worship at Brooks UMC at 8:45 and 11:00 am. For more information call 770-719-7593 or visit www.brooksumc.com.

‘Eggstravaganza’ at Brooks UMC on Saturday
4/2/09 Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Brooks UMC Easter celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 3:00—5:00 pm. There will be fun for all ages including refreshments, a raffle with great prizes from Starbucks, Merlin Muffler, Southern Accent, McDonalds, Subway and Home Depot for the adults with the drawing at 4:00 pm. Children will enjoy an Easter egg hunt, inflatables to play on and there will be a puppet show at 4:00 pm by “That Puppet Guy”. Don’t forget your Easter Basket! For more information call 770-719-7593 or visit www.brooksumc.com .
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Fayette: Gibraltar Christian to Celebrate Family and Friends Day

Gibraltar Christian Church will celebrate Family and Friends Day on Sunday, April 19 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 145 Robinson Drive, Fayetteville. The pastor is David Rocker. For further information please call 678-817-5154 or visit www.gibraltarchristianchurch.org.

New Faith Blog!

We have started a new faith blog, Georgia Faith (completely blank as I type, but that will change quickly!). We invite all our Georgia readers of faith to share their news with us. Church events, revivals, concerts, education and other items of interest will be included in the new blog. Items posted on the blog will appear via the magic of RSS on our main Georgia Front Page Faith section. Some blog items will also be posted separately on the main site and may also be shared in this blog (Fayette Faith) or our other related blogs and sections.

Email releases here AND here (backup email).

Brooks UMC Preschool Open House

Tuesday, March 31st 6:00pm-7:30pm

The community is invited to Brooks United Methodist’s Preschool Open House. We Offer classes for children ages 12 months through four years. New for 2009-2010 - Private Pre-Kindergarten Program!! We are a Christ-centered preschool program featuring the A Beka Books Curriculum. Anyone registering at the open house will receive 30% off the registration fee. Call the church at 770-719-7593 for more information or visit our website at www.brooksumc.com.

Fellowship of Christian Churches and Friends Holds 5th Sunday Celebration

The Fellowship of Christian Churches and Friends (FCCF) will hold their regular Fifth Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Flint Ridge Baptist Church.

The FCCF schedules these celebrations as a way to build unity in the local body of Christ. Current participating churches include Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grace Evangelical Church, Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Flint Ridge Baptist Church, Mount Olive Baptist Church, and True Love Ministries.

All members of the Christian community in the South Metro area are encouraged to attend.

The Guest Preacher for this event is Reverend Gerry Anderson, Senior Pastor of New Macedonia Baptist Church in Riverdale.

Flint Ridge Baptist Church is located in northern Fayette County at 104 Old Road, just off of GA Highway 85, just south of GA Highway 279. The phone number at Flint Ridge is 770-461-8742.
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The Bible Gets a New Modern Twist: First of Three in Series to Simplify Bible Stories

/PRNewswire/ -- Using modern language and phraseology, author Bill Stahl retells the ancient stories of the Bible in his own words in "The Bible's Story of Salvation" (published by iUniverse). He incorporates the contributions of Bible scholars, historic, archaeological, and pertinent scientific data to "make the stories more understandable and to make them come alive, particularly the people of the stories," says Stahl. "They were real people with real lives, having many of the same goals and ambitions, concerns and fears we have today."

"The Bible's Story of Salvation" is the first of a three-volume series from Bill Stahl. It covers the Bible from Genesis through Second Chronicles. For some 21st century readers, it's hard to understand the Bible because the ancient writers were writing for the people of their own time. Many are unfamiliar with the places they speak of and the stories are not always in chronological order. There are numerous inconsistencies and even apparent contradictions in the Bible. Some of what the Bible authors state doesn't square up with historical or archeological records. Usually, to understand the Bible, further study is essential. Bill Stahl has done this further study and researched the Bible scholars' contributions, historical and archeological records, and scientific data to simplify the complexities of the Bible and help modern readers understand its essential message.

"The Bible is the story of the birth and growth of the Hebrew religion (Old Testament) followed by the story of the birth and early development of the Christian religion (New Testament). Looking at it another way, the Bible is the account of the unfolding and execution of God's plan for the salvation of the human race."

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Chattanooga Boys Choir in Concert with Southern Nights Chorale at Peachtree Christian Church

The Cantabile Choir of the Chattanooga Boys Choir will join the Southern Nights Chorale in a free, 90-minute choral concert at Peachtree Christian Church on Sunday, May 17th at 3:00. The church is located at 1580 Peachtree Street.

The Cantabile Choir is the changed-voice component of the Chattanooga Boys Choir under the direction of Vincent Oakes. The CBC was founded in 1954 as a music education and performance organization, and presently has over 140 boys from ages 8-18 in five different choirs. The Cantabile ensemble was added in 2002 from graduates of the organization's treble (unchanged voices) choirs, and many of its members have been singing together since the third grade. This choir traditionally sings male choir repertoire representing college glee club, men's chorus, and barbershop styles. Please visit their website at: www.chattanoogaboyschoir.org.

The Southern Nights Chorale is an auditioned, acappella men’s select chorus with an eclectic repertoire consisting of light classical, pop favorites, patriotic and sacred selections. It was formed in 2004 by J.D. Holmes, Director. In its brief history, the Southern Nights Chorale has performed at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion; at the Atlanta Braves’ stadium; at Clayton County Performing Arts Center; and at local church and civic events. For information on the Southern Nights Chorale, please visit their website at: www.southernnightschorale.org.

Be sure to mark your calendar for May 17th to enjoy a delightful afternoon of exceptional, harmoniously blended choral music.
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Southern Crescent Chorale to Perform at PTC First Presbyterian March 28

First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be hosting the Southern Crescent Chorale in concert on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is the fifth concert as part of the church’s 2008-2009 Concert Series season.

The Southern Crescent Chorale has established a reputation for excellence and achievement in the arts community of south Atlanta. Now in its seventh season under the direction of Janice Folsom, this 65-voice auditioned community chorus’s mission is to enrich the communities of the southern crescent with a variety of choral literature with high performance standards. The Chorale continues to develop a faithful following of excited patrons.

This concert is free to the community. A love offering will be taken. Childcare will be available for children ages 4 and younger.

First Presbyterian Church is located in the heart of Peachtree City at 206 Willowbend Rd. across from the library and city hall. For more information, please call (770) 487-7757 or email concerts@firstpresptc.com.

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TheRented Veil - The High Cost of Worship: God's Plan for Building Wealth

Darryl Odom is proud to announce the new book TheRented Veil - The High Cost of Worship: God's Plan for Building Wealth: ("ISBN 978-1-60725-099-9" Instant Publisher, $14.95, October 10, 2008, see books website www.rentedveil.com).

The Rented Veil is a challenging exposé that reveals a paradigm shift in giving for the people of faith. With careful study and cross-referencing of scriptures, The Rented Veil shows how God establishes the essence of saving and that saving is the prerequisite to giving.

The Rented Veil goes even further to proposition that this little known and overlooked tenet "saving" is a holy sacrament equal to any other sacrament of scripture.

"Throughout this profound easy to read 86 page book is a riveting message and story that will empower any audience. TheRented Veil - The High Cost of Worship: God's Plan for Building Wealth bound to please!"

Come out to meet author Darryl Odom at book signing on March 21 from 12- 2pm in Stockbridge, GA at the Betterway Christian Bookstore located at 4340 North Henry Blvd. Call 770-389-1357 for details. Darryl Odom is a native son of Griffin, GA.
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North Fayette United Methodist Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary

“Remembering the Future” will be the theme as North Fayette United Methodist Church (NFUMC), 847 New Hope Road, Fayetteville, Georgia begins celebrating its 25th. Anniversary (1984 - 2009). The community is invited to be a part of the festivities that will begin on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., with a Kick-Off Celebration that includes an Old Fashioned Tea Party, a Dramatic Interpretaion of the anniversary theme, “Remembering the Future,” and the introduction of the Tribute Tree, in the Family Life Center.

The Reverend Dr. D.B. (Dee) Shelnutt, Jr., forming pastor of NFUMC will be the guest speaker for the evening. Dr. Shelnutt has been in ministry for over 30 years. Dee is a graduate of LaGrange College and received his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees from Emory University. He has served appointments in the North Georgia Annual Conference at Fayetteville First UMC (as associate), Rock Springs/McKendree UMC, North Fayette UMC (forming pastor), St. Timothy UMC, Augusta District Superintendent, and he currently serves as senior minister of Johns Creek UMC.

The public is invited to attend this event and all upcoming anniversary celebrations which will continue throughout the summer and will conclude in August with Revival Services on Sundays, August 2, 9, 16 and 24. A 25th. Anniversary Homecoming Day will be held on August 30. For more information on this event and other upcoming events related to the anniversary celebration, please visit the church website at http://www.nfumc.com/, or call 770-461-2409.
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Holy Week Services at All Saints Anglican Church

Palm Sunday (Apr 5 at 10:30)
Maundy Thursday (Apr 9 at 7 pm)
Good Friday (Apr 10 at 7 pm)
Easter Eve Morning Prayer (Apr 11 @ 8:30 am)
Easter Vigil (Apr 11 @ 8:30 pm)
Easter Sunday (Apr 12 @ 8:00 am and 10:30 am)

All Saints Anglican Church is located at 303 Kelly Drive in Peachtree City.

Brooks UMC Hosting Blood Drive

Brooks United Methodist Church will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 31st, from 3:00 – 8:00 pm. Schedule an appointment in advance by calling Lynn Quinnell at 770-719-1506 or just drop by the church at 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks. The church is just 3 miles east of Starrs Mill at the corner of 85 Connector and Morgan Mill Road. More info: www.brooksumc.com.

Revolutionary Parenting — LIVE Nationwide Simulcast March 14 at PTC First Presbyterian Church

Revolutionary Parenting — LIVE Nationwide Simulcast!
George Barna, Dr. Jim Burns, Dr. John Townsend and more…

The challenges facing today’s kids are increasingly tough: overextended families, invasive technologies, unhealthy media influence, pressures to grow up too fast.

On Saturday, March 14 from 9:00am-4:30pm First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will join churches throughout North America in a revolutionary movement to help parents, grandparents and educators beat the odds in raising a new generation of spiritually-grounded kids — LIVE via satellite on Church Communication Network (CCN).

The Revolutionary Parenting daylong conference sends parents an important message: There are no quick fixes, but there is hope! Based on recent ground-breaking findings from The Barna Group, this simulcast training offers an eye-opening and practical look into the kind of parenting that today’s kids need most.

Renowned parenting experts, George Barna, John Townsend, Jim Burns, and Steve and Valerie Bell will discuss Keys to Raising Successful Kids, Building Morals and Values with Your Kids, Building a Strong Family Identity and more!

“The greatest thing that we can do for our world is to equip our children,” says Bill Dallas, Founder and CEO of Church Communication Network. “Through this nationwide broadcast, we not only have the potential to strengthen families but to change the course of culture.”

George Barna, Directing Leader of The Barna Group, will help parents establish boundaries, provide leadership, foster faith and more. Dr. John Townsend, author of the million-seller Boundaries, will explore the dynamics of responsibility and creativity in fostering success. Dr. Jim Burns, President and Founder of HomeWord ministry and nationally-syndicated radio show, will discuss the impact that self-esteem and family play in sexuality, drug and alcohol use. Authors and speakers, Steve and Valerie Bell will teach parents to strengthen family bonds through shared values and identity.

First Presbyterian church is located at 206 Wilowbend Road across from City Hall.
The cost for the day long conference is $25 each or $45 a couple which includes a snack and lunch. Register online at www.firstpresptc.com or call 770-487-7757.

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Michael Guido Dead at Age 94

FF Note: Living in Georgia most of my life means I've met Michael Guido once or twice, and have certainly listened to him numerous times over the years. What a phenomenal man of God he was. Rest Sweetly, oh faithful Sower of Seeds.


'Seeds from Sower' founder dies
By Don Rhodes and Bill Norton| Staff Writers
Monday, February 23, 2009

Michael Guido, who founded a radio and TV ministry that spread the Christian message across the globe and drew thousands of visitors each year to the small town of Metter, Ga., died Saturday at Candler County Hospital. He was 94....
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/02/23/met_512394.shtml

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The Peachtree City United Methodist church announces an Equipping Parents Workshop

Friday, March 27th 7:00 p.m.

“Equipping Parents to Raise Spiritual Children”

This will be a time for the community to come together and discover how parents can be ministers in our own homes. You won’t want to miss our guest speaker, Gabe Norris. Gabe speaks all over the country on “Equipping Parents to Raise Spiritual Children.” Gabe is the co-founder and vice president of Connect Ministries. You may have seen him locally doing WinShape Camps. For more information go to ptcumc.org.

To register contact Judy Lampkin at 770-487-6499 x248 or at judy.lampkin@ptcumc.org
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Yes We Did: LifeWay Launches National "I Matter" Movement

/24-7/ -- LifeWay Christian Resources announces the launch of their national "I Matter" movement, which intends to initiate a positive dialogue about the worth in all of God's people. "This is really more than an ad campaign," says Dawn Cornelius, Marketing Strategist for International and Ethnic Markets. "It's a movement based on God's Word that says every person has value, worth, and a purpose."

The initial Web campaign for women will eventually launch into multiple phases for men and families through various touch points. African-American churches are the target audience, but the campaign will be inclusive to everyone who wants to join the conversation about being empowered to live for Christ.

Cornelius explains, "We are introducing the 'I Matter' campaign to the Black community with a 'no stone left unturned' marketing effort. We want the entire community to become engaged in this movement around why people matter. We launched this campaign to celebrate the uniqueness and worth of every person, and it will intentionally foster positive images that celebrate and empower people of many races and backgrounds so that everyone understands the intrinsic worth, purpose, and value that they have in God."

With no specific time constraints, the movement will be a sustained, disciplined marketing effort driven by people sharing their stories and ideas with others on the Web, in conferences, and through their own communities. Along the way, LifeWay will offer guidance to those searching for products, resources, and events to support them in their various roles of ministry to others. People are invited to submit stories online and to create videos that will become part of the national campaign.

Key campaign components will include:
• A dedicated "I Matter" Web site
• A multi-city road show as part of exhibits starting in June 2009
• Videos celebrating why people matter
• An outlet for others to voice why they matter
• Suggested resources to support and equip
• A credo to enable women, men, and families to begin their own conversations in their communities

Cornelius sums up the importance: "This comes at a time when so many people are talking about the importance of Blacks in this country and the amazing struggles that we have overcome as a people. We have so much to celebrate. We have so much to thank God for, but we have so much to share in common with all people because of our identity in Christ."

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St. Christopher’s Philoptochos Society Offers Greek Delicacies for Easter

The Philoptochos Society of St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek Appetizers and Baklava Sale in time for Easter entertaining. Offered are Spanakopites (filo pastry filled with spinach, feta and onions) and Tiropites (filo pastry filled with cheeses and herbs) for $10.00 per dozen and Baklava (filo and nut filled sweet pastry) for $18.00 per dozen. The pites are already prepared and frozen for baking at a later time.

Order deadline is March 18th and pickup dates are April 3rd from 3 -6 pm and April 4th from 9am – 12 pm at St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church, located at 313 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for charities such as Fayette County DFACS, Fayette Samaritans, St. John the Wonderworker Loaves and Fishes program in Atlanta, International Orthodox Christian Charities, St. Basils Academy in Garrison NY and the Children’s Medical Fund.

To order, please visit the website at www.saintchristopherhoc.org or contact helenngeorge@comcast.net or call 770-486-6580.
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Griffin: First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church To Host Five Free Pipe Organ Concerts

Celebrated organist Cj Sambach will be performing "The Pipe Organ INformance," at the First Baptist Church, 106 West Taylor at Hill Streets, on Friday (2/13) at 10AM and 1PM. Performing on the 2,000-pipe Schantz organ, these two concerts are planned as field trip/assembly programs for area schools, but are also open to the public. That evening at 7PM a reprise of his “INformance” concert will be offered to the general public.

The following, Sunday, February 15, at 9:45AM, Maestro Sambach will present his "INformance" during the morning Sunday School hour at First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. That afternoon at 2PM, Sambach will present a full-length, formal organ concert on the church’s 2,076-pipe M. P. Möller/A. E. Schleuter organ.

Nicknamed "The Pied-Piper of the Pipe Organ," Cj Sambach has a spent a lifetime encouraging and promoting a greater appreciation for the “King of Instruments.”

Organ performance is his greatest love and sharing this love with audiences everywhere is his principal enjoyment. Combining bits of humor with interesting explanations and fine musicianship, he makes the music and the organ fun for people of all ages.

“It is always a thrill to watch the faces of children experience the magnificence and grandeur of the mighty pipe organ,” says Maestro Sambach.

In the five Griffin programs, Maestro Sambach will explore the instrument’s vast tonal resources, present captivating musical compositions, and explain the many fascinating facets of “The King of Instruments.”

The entire family will enjoy these free programs.
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Biblical Worldview Conference in Atlanta, Georgia March 1

A Biblical Worldview Code Blue Rally for students and adults

Purpose: To equip Christians to stand for truth in an "anything goes" culture

First Baptist Church of Snellville
2400 Main Street East
Snellville, Georgia, 30078

Sunday night, March 1, 2009 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
No admission fee

Speakers: Kay Arthur, Brannon Howse. Dr. Ron Carlson and Dr. Norm Geisler
Topics include: Question of Origins; The Incredible Faith of Atheism; Understanding One-World Spirituality; Is God Judging America?; How Does God Judge A Nation?; Why Christianity is True; Defending The Claims of the Bible; Three Worldview Trends You Must Understand if You Want to Contend and Defend Your Faith; Political Correctness is Cultural Marxism; Why the New Spirituality is Calling for a One-World Government; How to Contend For The Faith in the 21st Century; Understanding the Reason For the Rise of Oprah's Pagan Spirituality and a Christian Response; Why Worldview Training Matters and Students Want it; and more.

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Melissa's Faith Lives On

FF Note: Melissa's story inspired the staff of the Fayette Front Page. Her story reminds us all to look to God for all times.

Melissa's family lives in Tyrone and has lovingly shared their thoughts in the hopes that Melissa's faith will inspire us all. Please accept our condolences on your loss.

Dear Friends and Prayer Warriors,

I am writing to let you know that my precious daughter Melissa has been taken home by our Father.

Melissa passed away on Jan 28, 2009 at 7:45pm Central time. She battled to the last drop of life left her body.

Never, through this entire battle did she question God’s love for her and she consistently praised God for all the miracles that gave her comfort, gave her a clear path to walk along her journey and kept the love of her life Ben Hamrick by her side day and night. (Ben slept in a chair beside her bed through this entire ordeal)

Through it all there have been so many obvious miracles and signs of hope.

Megan, deciding not to take her new job in Alaska, leaving the airport, going to Melissa’s house and making her go to the ER (Melissa would have surely died right then)

Ben getting a job with a great company 5 days before Melissa was diagnosed, the company fully insured Ben and Melissa and paid him a salary through the entire 18 month battle.

Melissa getting transferred to MD Anderson without a hitch and getting there in three days, with a diagnosis from NorthSide Cancer Center that she would not survive 3 more days.

The gifts and donations by hundreds of friends and family.

Toward the end, I had some angry prayers with God, because I couldn’t understand why He would set before Ben and Melissa such a clear path and so many miracles to keep them together and comfortable and then take her home to Him. I prayed over and over for an answer, “why all the obvious miracles to an end of death”? Then, yesterday as I was speaking to a Christian friend the answer came to me. Melissa had complete and total faith all along. She never faltered in trusting God. It was her time to go home to the Father and that wasn’t going to change. God gave Melissa the extra 18 months to prepare our hearts, not Melissa’s.

Thank you Lord God Almighty because, if Melissa had passed away the day she was diagnosed, I think I would have not witnessed Melissa and Ben’s faith and not known how to totally and completely trust in God against all odds. Melissa and Ben have prepared my heart and shown me how to be a faithful servant even in the worst of conditions.

Keep up the prayers
Tony Fritz

The proud father of Melissa Hamrick
4/22/82-1/28/09


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All Saints Anglican Church Surprises Bishop David Anderson

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City stunned unsuspecting Bishop David Anderson 25 January at its annual parish meeting by a stealthy change in the agenda.

Anderson who is Suffragan Bishop of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) thought he was to be guest speaker but instead he was the honoree who was bombarded with gifts and accolades by the two-year old church.

Outgoing Senior Warden David Wardell presented Anderson with a new set of vestments and spoke of Anderson’s many contributions to the formation and growth of all Saints.

All Saints Clerk and artist Freddy Burdeshaw presented Anderson with a portrait of the Bishop he had painted in acrylic, in which Anderson was wearing the new vestments.

Church Rector Michael Fry thanked Anderson for his leadership in CANA and his support of All Saints, then finally allowed Anderson to have the floor as guest speaker.

Anderson then gave the parish an update on development in the creation of a new orthodox Anglican province in North America and discussed some of the steps that will be required.

Afterwards the church elected new Vestry members to replace those completing their terms. Vince Bonura, Jane Carter, and Sandy Perrin were installed as the new Vestrymen, while Jim Lee extended his term. Kent McVay was named new Senior Warden. All Saints is located at 303 Kelly Drive and is currently negotiating to buy a new church building.

Photo: All Saints Clerk and artist Freddy Burdeshaw presents Bishop Anderson (left) with a portrait of Anderson that he had painted. Anderson was on hand at All Saints Anglican Church for it annual meeting.

Clowning Around

L - R: Back Row: Delee Rehak, (clowning director), Justin Durden, Caitlin Wallen, Carl Hersom, Marquita Foster, (clown clothes designer, Samuel Compagno, Kyle Abarham, Megan Sutliff, Kristin Huie, Will Laaker, Tom Rehak, (clowning director). Front row: Mary Beth Jones, Brian Kenny, Ashley Dohany

There is lots of clowning around at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church! The high school youth have a wonderful clowning ministry that the congregation gets to enjoy about every six weeks during church services. Their ministry has also broadened to the preschool program.

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Saddleback Pastor Continues the Message of Renewal Found in The Purpose Driven Life with National '40 Days of Love' Campaign

/PRNewswire/ -- Following in the footsteps of the popular "40 Days of Purpose" campaign that thousands of churches participated in worldwide, Saddleback Church is launching a national "40 Days of Love" campaign. The campaign, which launches across the country February 1st, is based on the book The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Zondervan, 2008) by Tom Holladay, teaching pastor at Saddleback.

Focused on relational renewal, the book, begins where Rick Warren's best-selling The Purpose Driven Life (Zondervan 2002), which focuses on personal renewal, ended. More than 1,000 churches across the country are signed up to participate.

"With conflict, divorce, violence, prejudice, abuse, division, and polarization around us daily, it's obvious we all need some lessons in building healthy relationships," says Rick Warren, senior pastor at Saddleback. "This is my dream: If every group and church that participated in '40 Days of Purpose' worldwide would also study The Relationship Principles of Jesus as a part of '40 Days of Love,' it could bring about a revival of love that would change the cultural climate of our world," adds Warren.

Beginning in February, churches nationwide will take part in the "40 Days of Love" campaign which walks participants through the book's 40-day study guide that teaches six key principals to loving people based on the words and actions of Jesus. Built into each day's reading is a reflection on one of the principles, the scripture it is built on, real life examples, and practical suggestions to implement Christ's example into relationships. This 40-day journey is designed to bring new health and richness to participants' marriages, families, friendships, and all the relationships in their lives, producing deeper connections and renewing rocky relationships.

The six relationship principles explored in the book include:

-- Place the highest value on relationships
-- Love as Jesus Loves you
-- Communicate from the heart
-- As you judge, you will be judged
-- The greatest are the servants
-- Treat others as you want them to treat you

Holladay writes, "God wants us to depend on him for the power to love. So he challenges us to love in a way we can only accomplish through dependence on his power." Holladay bases these principles on an extensive study of what Jesus lived and taught about relationships and actions towards others, a study which was filled with challenging and surprising truths for life.

Information on the 40 Days of Love campaign can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/88f82f

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National Black Church Studies Summit Hosted by Emory

Community leaders, clergy, scholars and students will gather at Emory University Jan. 22-24 for the 5th Annual National Black Church Studies Summit hosted by Candler School of Theology. The event will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshop presentations and public events focusing on the future of the black church and the theme "Where Do We Go From Here? Black Church Traditions, Textures and Transformations."

"This period in America's history marks an important juncture for black churches and faith systems," says Teresa Fry Brown, associate professor at Emory's Candler School of Theology and an organizer of the summit. "While the past two years have marked the fruition of long-awaited social change, it has also been a time of misrepresentation, misinterpretation and misguided discussions about the black church. Now is a pivotal time for black church leaders to gather to discuss the traditions, textures and continual transformations of the black church."

The summit will feature presentations and dialogue about the varieties of black religious experience, the 21st century black church, and the continuing social, political and spiritual impact of people of faith on the church, the academy and society.

Speakers include:

Walter Earl Fluker, executive director of the Leadership Center at Morehouse College, Coca-Cola Professor of Leadership Studies and interim director of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection; and
Katie G. Cannon, Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va., a leading Christian ethicist and the first African American woman ordained in the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Sponsored by Candler and co-sponsored by Emory's Graduate Division of Religion and the Kelly Miller Smith Institute at Vanderbilt Divinity School, the summit will be held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, 1615 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322.

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JAARS Receives First Kodiak Aircraft, Improving Access to "Bibleless" Peoples

(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new solution to support Bible translation for people lacking scriptures was turned over to David Reeves, president of JAARS Inc., in Sandpoint, Idaho yesterday. JAARS is the first mission or humanitarian organization to purchase and receive the specialty Kodiak aircraft, securing serial number 008.

JAARS was established in 1948 by Wycliffe Bible Translators co-founder William Cameron Townsend to provide aviation and technology services to support Bible translation. However, the phasing out of aviation grade gasoline (avgas), and an aging fleet of JAARS aircraft, primarily comprised of piston-driven engines, is now affecting Bible translators’ ability to carry out their work. According to Reeves, the new Kodiak aircraft reaffirms the JAARS organization’s aviation leadership and continued focus on service.

“With 2,000 translation programs currently underway worldwide and almost 2,400 languages still needing Bible translations to be started, we looked into the future of aviation for a safe, effective solution to our passengers’ unique transportation requirements,” said Reeves. “The Kodiak is well- poised to meet the challenging needs of the translation community in remote operations.”

The Kodiak, developed by the Quest Aircraft Company of Sandpoint Idaho, is a ten seat aircraft with a turboprop engine capable of short take-offs and landings that uses readily available jet fuel and can carry a 3,100 pound load.

Very few regions of the world have a greater need for safe, reliable, air transportation than the vast island nation of Papua New Guinea north of Australia where Kodiak serial number 008 is headed. This Kodiak will provide access to many of the people who live in Papua New Guinea’s rugged mountains and remote coastal areas.

Wycliffe translators and national coworkers are working in partnership on 190 different language projects in Papua New Guinea. They have completed more than 160 New Bible translation projects, but at least 340 more languages have no Scriptures.

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