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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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Love Feasts in Moravian Tradition at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

Christ Our Shepherd will offer Love Feasts in Moravian Tradition on Saturday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 p.m. A tradition of the Moravian Church since 1727, Love Feasts include serving specially-baked buns and coffee or apple juice to worshipers. All adult worshipers will be given a lighted beeswax candle dressed in a red paper “ruff.” Children will substitute a small flashlight for a candle.

Love Feasts include traditional and Moravian carols sung by everyone. Featured also will be anthems by Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Noise Ringers, Christ Our Shepherd Brass, Christ Our Shepherd Flute Choir, and da Chiesa, the Christ Our Shepherd Strings. Karl Dietmeyer founded and conducts the Flutes and Brass, while David Beecher leads the Sanctuary Choir and handbells. James C. Hagberg conducts da Chiesa, and he also conducts the choir for these Love Feasts. Some of the soloists are Ron Linton, Ken Olander, Delee Rehak, and Amelia Merriman

Additions to this year’s Love Feasts include selections from Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), and “In Dulci Jubilo” by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), both with da Chiesa. Some anthems and carols considered essential by Moravians, such as “Thou Child Divine” and “Morning Star, O Cheering Sight,” with be back, along with favorite anthems and thrilling congregational carols.

The Moravian Church in the United States and the ELCA established a full-communion relationship in 1999. Although not a merger, the agreement fully partnered our two churches, making possible sharing pastors, worship and ministries.
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New Hope Baptist Church - 2008 Living Christmas Tree

New Hope Baptist Church presents the 2008 Living Christmas Tree entitled "The Promise" december 9 - 14! This year's production is on a grand scale with over 400 adults, youth and children taking part in the Choirs, Orchestra and Cast, as well as a 40 foot "singing" Christmas tree with thousands of computerized lights that will amaze and inspire you.

The all new original story tells of a family as they attend their town's Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration. Upon their return home, the Grandpa tells the children the story of the Manger and the Christ Child, as it comes to life in music and drama. The final song includes a colorful Christmas Parade with special effects that will leave you feeling as though Christmas has really begun.

New Hope would love to invite all to this special Christmas Celebration. The tickets
are free to the community and are available online at www.newhopebc.org , by calling 770-460-4838 or from the church office North Campus 551 New Hope Rd., South Campus Hwy 74. Also after Sunday services (South) 9:15 AM or (North) 10:55 AM.
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Enjoy "The Wonder of Christmas" at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City

First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City will be hosting a Christmas Concert titled “The Wonder of Christmas” on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be the third of six concerts given during the church’s 2008-2009 concert series season.

An orchestra and choir, along with organist Sam DeCarlo and accompanist Sue Eutermoser, will accompany the program’s festive seasonal works and carols. Talented ensembles and soloists from the First Presbyterian congregation and community will also share Christmas favorites. The orchestra and Chancel Choir will be conducted by Dr. John Odom. The praise band will be led by Jay Akins.

“The Wonder of Christmas” was created by renowned composer David Hamilton. This concert will weave contemporary songs and traditional Christmas carols with biblically based narrations. You will be reminded of the majesty of the Savior's birth. Sentimental heartstrings will be tugged by well-known songs and carols of the Christmas season and the original underscores that depict the many facets of the Christmas story.

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 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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Writer's Workshop November 18 in Fayette County

The Legacy Equipping Center is happy to announce a Writer's Workshop open to the community on Tuesday, November 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Suggested donation fee: $25

Is there a writer within that wants to come out? Have you ever thought about keeping a journal? Is God speaking to you through your writing? Do you have ideas for articles or books but do not know how to begin? Has God given you a yearning to express your faith and spread the Gospel through the written word? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this class is for you!!

Dr. Penny Saurino, Asst. Professor at the University of West Georgia and co-founder and Tech Liason of the Cherokee Rose Writing Project will be joining Tammy Melton, author of Loving God With All Five Senses in teaching this course.

The Legacy Equipping Center is located at 1952 Hwy 54 W, Suite 100, Fayetteville, (2 1/2 blocks east of Publix in Peachtree City).

To RSVP or for more info call 404-643-9042.

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Peachtree City United Methodist Church Announces Thanksgiving Dinner

The Peachtree City United Methodist Church will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner on November 19th at 5:00 and 6:30. The menu includes: Turkey and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Orange Relish, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Rolls, Pumpkin pie. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the church at 770-487-6499. The cost of the dinner is $7.50 for adults, $3.00 for children (2-10) with a maximum of $20.00 per family.
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Legacy Ministries for Christ Invited Community to Free Brunch

Legacy Ministries for Christ, Incorporated would like to invite the community to a free brunch to inform the public about what is offered at the Legacy Equipping Center. This is a drop-in brunch on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 AM until noon with a presentation to be shown at 10:30 and 11:30. The Equipping Center is located at 1952 Hwy 54 W, Suite 100 (2 1/2 blocks east of Publix in Peachtree City). To RSVP, or for more information, call 404-643-9042, or visit their website at www.legacyministries.info.
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Free Outdoor Concert at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church announces a free outdoor concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the church. GraceFlock, the church’s contemporary worship band, is releasing a second compact disc, “Alive in the Lamb.” The concert will feature these new songs, written by members Lans Rothfusz and Gary Pederson. “Alive in the Lamb” follows the group’s successful first CD, “Living Treasures.” The public is invited and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be provided. In case of rain, the church’s sanctuary will be used.
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Lighthouse Church in Peachtree City, GA Celebrates 2nd Birthday with Luau

Photo: L - R: Erik Ellison, Warren Robison, and Joshua Ellison

The Lighthouse Church recently celebrated its 2nd birthday with a luau themed party. Guests were treated to a family style dinner in order to say “Mahalo” or thanks for a great second year.

Lighthouse meets Sundays at McIntosh High School and is hosting a family fellowship dinner at Partner’s Pizza in Peachtree City on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm.

Dinner is free for those interested in learning more about the mission of Lighthouse.

Please RSVP to (770) 487-3400 or call for more information.

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Fayette Community Church Yard Sale & FREE Movie Night

Fayette Community Church, located in the Old Dollar Movie Theatre on Hwy 85 in Fayetteville, will be having a yard sale this coming Saturday, Oct 11th from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM - Rain Or Shine...

All proceeds from the yard sale will go to sponsor activities and events for the Church Youth Group.

To rent a table to sell your own merchandise, please contact Vickie Davis at 404-723-7411 or email vickie@hughescompany.net

FREE Movie Night: This Saturday night the Church will be showing the movie "The Ghost And Mr. Chicken" with Don Knotts. The movie is FREE so bring your family, friends and co-workers to watch a classic horror flick.

See You There!
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PTC Aglow Meets October 13th

The PTC Aglow fellowship will hold its regular monthly gathering on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 6:45 PM at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Each Aglow meeting includes a time of praise and worship, a time of prayer, and a special speaker. The speaker this month is Tom Kroessig, an Ambassador Field director for Promise Keepers and Spiritual Advisor to PTC Aglow. Tom will be speaking on "The Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper and What They Mean for Men and for Women." You can count on him using a degree of humor and candor as we deal with these important guidelines and their potential impact on both men and women. Bring your spouse Monday night to Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church at 101 North Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City, at the corner of GA Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.

For more information, at call Marianne at 404-840-3659 or e-mail Pam at ptcaglow@yahoo.com.
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