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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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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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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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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Evening of Praise and Worship November 16

Come join the First Presbyterian Church congregation Sunday, November 16 at 6 pm for an evening of praise and worship. All are invited to this new service lead by Jay and Abby Akins, along with Senior Pastor Dr. Miller.

The sanctuary will be filled with the sounds of Modern Praise and Worship Music as we encourage everyone to lift their voices and bow their hearts in worship of our Awesome, Glorious God. We hope to see you there for this incredible night!

First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is located in the heart of Peachtree City at 206 Willowbend Rd. For more information, visit. www.firstpresptc.com.

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Festival of Lessons and Carols November 30 at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City

The Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church will present A Festival of Lessons and Carols on November 30 at 11:15 am. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a format of Christian worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus and traditionally followed at Christmas. The story of the fall of man, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.

The service is based on the format of the traditional service held each Christmas in the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. First presented on Christmas Eve in 1918, the festival of Lessons and Carols format was created by Eric Milner-White, whose years as an army chaplain convinced him that the church needed different forms of worship. His original service was adapted from an order drawn up by E.W. Benson (later the Archbishop of Canterbury) who presented a similar service in 1880 in a wooden shed which served as his cathedral in Truro.

Almost immediately, other churches adapted the service for their own use.
The first broadcast of the service from King’s College took place in 1928. It has since been broadcast every year (with the exception of 1930), and there are millions of listeners world wide.

First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is located across from the City Library at 206 Willowbend Rd.

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Trunk or Treat Sunday

Pictured are Natalie Johnson, Grace Johnson, and Hannah Todd.

The Lighthouse Church recently celebrated Trunk or Treat Sunday at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City.

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First Presbyterian Church of PTC Hosts Community Wide "Potluck Picnic" October 26

Join First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City on Sunday, October 26, 2008, for a community "Potluck Picnic."

Feast on potluck food, apple cider, popcorn and other foods to make your mouth water. Join in the fun with bingo, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, and more!

Live music provided by the Barn Rats, a blue grass band.

Picnic begins at 12:15 and runs until 4 pm.

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"Night of Worship" at First Presbyterian Church in PTC Set for October 12

Join First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City for a "Night of Worship" on Sunday, October 12 at 6 pm.

First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City is one of the oldest churches in Peachtree City and is located in the heart of the city across from City Hall on Willowbend Rd.

For more information, click here.

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"Food For Fellowship" Cookbook - Favorite Recipes of Lisbon Baptist Church in Fayetteville

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With 648 recipes lovingly gathered, the Lisbon Baptist Church Ladies' Disciple Group of Fayetteville has created a "Food for Fellowship" Cookbook. At a price of only $15 (plus $2 for handling), this cookbook is sure to get the family to the table on time for dinner! The proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to the church for their building fund.

Here's just one recipe to jumpstart your appetite.

Chicken Enchiladas
By: Glen Fraser
• 3 C. chopped turkey or chicken (dark and white meat)
• 3 C. cooked rice
• 2 cans (10 oz) red or green enchilada sauce
• 1 C. chopped or sliced olives
• 2 C. shredded cheddar cheese or combined cheddar and Monterey Jack
• Burrito sized (10") flour tortillas
Combine meat, rice, 1 can of sauce, half of the olives, and half of the cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir well. Spoon generous amount of filling onto tortilla, fold sides of tortilla over filling, and then roll tortilla and place into 9 1/2" X 12" pan. Repeat, placing rolled tortillas side-by-side until pan is full. Pour remaining sauce over top of enchiladas; spread evenly. Cover with remaining cheese and olives. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour or until cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

For more information, or to place an order:

Lisbon Baptist Church Ladies
Attn: Ladies Phase 3 Grow Group
1662 Hwy 85 South
Fayetteville, GA 30215
Phone: 770-461-1583
Fax: 770-460-7373
magillham@bellsouth.net
www.lisbonbaptistchurch.com

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In Tough Times Many Americans Turn To Guardian Angels

(StatePoint) Times are hard for lots of families nationwide and many are looking for spiritual guidance to help them get through difficult periods.

During these episodes many people look to connect with their inner spirituality and even with their belief in guardian angels who can help them cope with the challenges of life.

Indeed, 75 percent of Americans believe in angels, according to a recently conducted Gallup poll. Another new survey conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life reveals that 68 percent of Americans believe that angels are active in the world.

It is no wonder then that popular culture has been filled with stories about higher beings - from movie classics like "It's A Wonderful Life" to such television series as "Kyle XY," "The 4400" and "Touched by an Angel."

According to Kaya and Christiane Muller, co-authors of "The Book of Angels, Hidden Secrets: Dreams, Signs, Meditation," there are hundreds of situations or problems that people face - from alcoholism to cancer to depression - that can be helped by getting in touch with their spiritual sides.

"Sooner or later we all face the fundamental questions of who we are and where we are going," says Kaya, whose own personal story led him to a strong belief in spirituality and even in angels.

Kaya was a rising international singing superstar, opening for Celine Dion, having recorded several gold albums. But at the age of 25, he walked away from fame and a multi-million dollar deal from Sony Music to seek out his spiritual path when his family life fell into shambles.

His personal journey to find inner peace led him to a nearly 2,500 year-old text shrouded in mystery and mystique - a part of the rich heritage of Judeo-Christianity, known as "The Traditional Study of Angels." Only a few decades ago did it resurface, after a 500-year underground existence that began during The Spanish Inquisition.

Now, a fresh interpretation of how to apply the teachings of this text is provided in Kaya's new book, "The Book of Angels," which has been a best-seller in Canada, France, Switzerland and Germany and is now making its American debut.

"Angels traditionally have been represented as little cherubic children with wings, but an angel really is a metaphor that expresses the infinite potential of human beings," says Kaya. "Without spirituality there is a nonsense to our existence. We build a life and we work hard at it and, in the end, we die. Everything we create will one day be but dust in the wind. The basic materialistic approach to life always brings a feeling of emptiness one day, whether or not you are successful."

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How Sweet The Sound Seeks Atlanta's Best Choir and No-Longer-Used Wireless Phones

PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today the Atlanta-area semi-finalists in the search for the country's best church choir. Atlanta-area choirs and their choir directors who have made it into the semi-final round of the Verizon Wireless' How Sweet The Sound(SM) national competition are:

-- Small Choirs (6-35 singers):
- Atlanta Praise Ministries, Pastor James Jackson (Atlanta)
- Enon Church, Kevin Styles (College Park)
- Eagles Nest Cathedral, Johnathan Williams (West Point)
- Due West United Methodist Church, Billy Payne (Marietta)

-- Large Choirs (36-100 singers):
- Beulahland Bible Church, Dr. Jay Terrell (Macon)
- Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, Brandon Frazier (Lithia Springs)
- Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, Celia Stockton (Atlanta)
- Shaw Temple Mass Choir, Keyth Lee (Atlanta)

The semi-final competition will be held September 15 at Philips Arena. During the event, Atlanta area church choirs will perform for a chance to compete in the national grand finale for a cash prize of up to $25,000 and the title of the best church choir in America.

Bring Your No-Longer Used Phones for a Good Cause

Atlanta gospel music fans planning to watch their favorite choirs compete during this event are encouraged to bring their no-longer-used wireless phones and donate them to the company's HopeLine(R) program. Verizon Wireless will collect the phones at booths set up at different locations throughout Philips Arena. All collected phones will support local domestic violence organizations.

HopeLine is Verizon Wireless' exclusive phone recycling and reuse program that collects no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider to benefit victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the HopeLine program are used to provide wireless phones and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness. Since 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 5 million phones, awarded more than $5 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country.

Those who cannot make it to the September 15 show can drop off their used wireless phones, batteries and accessories at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store across the state of Georgia, at any time of the year.

Award-Winning Gospel Artists Hosting and Judging

The Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound national finals are in Atlanta November 8. The semi-finalist winners from 11 cities will compete in the national grand finale. GRAMMY(R)-winning songwriter, producer arranger and music director, Donald Lawrence, will be the tour emcee at each of the 11 semi-final competitions and at the finale. Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker and other gospel artists will join the competition as judges.

Tickets Available

The doors to Philips Arena will open at 6 p.m. before the How Sweet The Sound competition begins at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th. Tickets can be purchased via Ticket Master or the Philips Arena Box Office and are $7 for floor seats and $5 for upper level seats.

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Melson Society Opens Anne Frank Exhibit

FF Note: This exhibit opens at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton on September 7th.

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"Since its publication in 1947, Anne Frank’s diary has served as personal witness to the Holocaust. 'Anne Frank: A History for Today' seeks to continue to teach the history and tragedy of the Holocaust, meanwhile making it clear that prejudice and intolerance are topics as real and relevant today as they were during the Nazi era." - Lorene Flanders

The Penelope Melson Society and the Ingram Library will open the exhibit “Anne Frank: A History for Today” on Sunday, Sept. 7. The exhibit is free and the community is welcome to attend during library hours.

Produced in the Netherlands and made available through the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and the Anne Frank Center USA, the exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with historical events of the time period.

With 55 exhibition panels that chronicle the rise of Nazism and a three-dimensional representation of the dining room of the Secret Annex, the exhibit challenges the audience to think about the value of tolerance, mutual respect and the significance of human rights.

Another component of the exhibit features photographs taken by soldier and photojournalist William A. Scott III as he participated in the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp in a segregated all-black army unit. Scott was also a member of one of the leading African-American families of Atlanta who founded and operated The Atlanta Daily World, the nation’s first black owned daily newspaper.

Adding more historical drama to the exhibit is guest speaker Dr. Leon Bass, an educator from Pennsylvania and an African-American soldier who participated along with Scott in the liberation of Buchenwald. He will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom. His presentation will also be free to the community through the sponsorship of the UWG Office of Minority Affairs.

Lorene Flanders, professor and director of university libraries, said that the exhibit would open the eyes of its viewers.

“The Anne Frank exhibit on the UWG campus gives members of the campus community and local residents the opportunity to view an exhibit that is touring the nation,” said Flanders. “We expect to welcome some 1,000 eighth grade students to campus to visit the exhibit and appreciate the volunteers who have agreed to serve as docents.”

Sponsors for the exhibit include the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the Richards College of Business, the Honors College, the Advanced Academy of Georgia and the Office of Minority Affairs in association with Ingram Library’s Penelope Melson Society.

The exhibit will be on display through Monday, Sept. 29. Library hours are Sunday, 2 – 10 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, call 678-839-5337.

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Peachtree City First Presbyterian Announces Concert Series

FF Note: The Concert Series will feature six concerts over the next nine months, and each will feature a different style of music or entertainment.

A new tradition begins at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City on Sunday, September 21 at 4 pm as organist Sam De Carlo presents an afternoon of inspirational music. De Carlo will be joined in concert with John Beresford, senior music student from the University of Michigan. The community is invited to attend the concert at no charge. A love offering will be taken. 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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Contemporary Christian Music Featured Sunday, Aug. 31 at Powers' Crossroads 3-Day Labor Day Weekend Festival in Newnan, Ga.

The three-day Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival, which opens for its 38th consecutive year on Labor Day Weekend, will feature an afternoon of contemporary Christian music on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Scheduled entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. on the festival's main stage includes One Way Caravan from St. Louis, Mo., featuring Adam Trotter and Kevin Schulte.

West Georgia local favorites Jake Eugene and The Summit of South Fayette, and Chandler, featuring lead vocalist Jeff Chandler, are also scheduled to perform. Contemporary Christian radio station J93.3, WVFJ-FM, Atlanta, is sponsoring the afternoon of music.

The festival, which is held every year on the rolling and wooded 100 acres of historic Powers Plantation in Newnan, Ga., near Franklin, Ga., will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 with the annual Rising Star competition set to kick off at 10 a.m.

The festival will wrap up at 5 p.m. Labor Day afternoon, Sept. 1, after a 2 p.m. Miss Coweta County Pageant, a preliminary event for the Miss West Georgia competition in January 2009.

Visitors to this year's festival will also find perennial favorites in shopping for unique arts and crafts. Each of the more than 175 artisans showcasing their work for sale is selected by judges during the course of the year.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and military personnel, $3 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Parking is free and complimentary shuttle service is available from the parking areas.

Visit www.newnan.com/powers for additional information and driving directions.

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PTC First Presbyterian Kids Climb The Wall in Faith

The PTC First Presbyterian Church held its Back 2 School Bash August 17th for all school age kids. Over 175 children turned out for rock climbing, waffles, and worship time. Joining in on the fun were the Clowns of New Hope and Waffle House, who donated a full waffle breakfast for the youth. Director of Discipleship Jake Dukes said, "We had a lot of fun this weekend celebrating our faith and praising the Lord." For more information on upcoming youth programs, visit www.firstpresptc.com




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Face of Defense: Former Stunt Man Makes Leap to Ministry

Army Chaplain (Capt.) Eric Light gives a weekly sermon and is available for counseling whenever a soldier might need it. But he is not your ordinary chaplain.

"When I was in college, money was kind of hard to come by, so I became a stunt guy to pay for college," said Light, who serves with the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

In the late 1980s, Hollywood was experiencing a writers' strike. Feeling the pinch from a lack of work there, some of the companies in show business took their shows on the road.

"A guy who was a stuntman moved into town and would put on a Wild West show while trying to obtain the contracts for movies when they came through," said Light, a native of Kingspen, Tenn., and a graduate of East Tennessee State University. "We happened to go to the same church, and he took me under his wing, teaching me the ropes."

Light began working at the Wild West show, which led to performing a few stunts for television shows such as "Unsolved Mysteries" and "Rescue 911." The work on those shows paid most of his way through college.

Following college graduation in 1993, Light quit the stunt man life and began what he said he believed to be his true calling, ministry. He started working with college students in a counselor-like role at the University of Michigan, then at the University of California State in Fullerton.

After the university's program diminished due to a lack of funding, Light found himself without a job. He struggled to find employment for a few years, eventually distributing a resume with the hope someone would contact him for work.

He finally got a call, but from an unexpected place: the Army.

"I got a call from a retired Army chaplain asking if I'd be interested in being a chaplain in the military. I told him, 'No,' because I wanted to work with college-age kids from 18 to 25 years old." Light said.

"He kind of laughed at me after that statement, because soldiers of that age make up a lot of the Army. After that, the light bulb came on, and I knew this was what God was calling me to do."

Over the next 15 months, he lost 50 pounds to meet the Army's weight standards and headed off to basic chaplains training. After graduation, he was assigned to the 1-187th Infantry Regiment, where he received word that he would be deploying to Iraq.

"Getting deployed was never a problem for me," Light said. "All of the active-duty people in my class were getting deployed, so I knew it was a matter of time. What good would I be if I could not deploy with the soldiers I am here for?"

Light said he constantly is learning and trying to improve himself as a better chaplain during his first deployment. Recently, he had an experience that served as a confidence booster.

"I was sitting outside reading when the company commander came walking by and told me I was a good chaplain," he recalled. "For someone outside of the Chaplain Corps to randomly come up to me and notice what I was doing, that really proved to me that being here was the right thing and that I was doing a good job."

While he isn't outside the wire all the time, Light said, he knows his job is equally as important. He must be there not only for the soldiers who are deployed, but also for their families back at home.

"Never in our nation's history have families had to give up so much," he said. "While I'm not out there on the front line fighting, it's my job to be there for [soldiers] when they come back. If I can help prepare these soldiers to go back to their families, I'm doing my part."

By Army Spc. Justin Snyder
Special to American Forces Press Service

Army Spc. Justin Snyder serves in the 101st Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team public Affairs Office.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Hosts "Faster Pastor" July 17

Thursday Thunder features affordable, family oriented, fun activities along with the intense weekly racing action in Legends Car, Bandolero Car and Thunder Roadster competition. This week is no different with the exception that area church leaders will pull on helmets and strap into the speedway’s ‘cruiser bruiser’ race cars for a nine lap race. Area churches have been preparing for their pastors competition the past several weeks. Many of the churches youth groups will put the final touches on their pastor’s vehicle this Wednesday night as they apply the final paint schemes and graphics to the race cars. The race is set for this Thursday, July 17th.

Car Pastor Name Church Name/City
00 David Sternberg McDonough Christian Church (McDonough, GA)
02 John Dewberry Community Bible Fellowship (Hampton, GA)
03 Stan Berrong Glen Haven Baptist Church (McDonough, GA)
07 Barry Kirkwood Stockbridge Community Bible Church (Stockbridge, GA)
10 Andre Landers New Birth South Metro Church (Hampton, GA)
23 Kenyatta Bush Shiloh Baptist Church (Jonesboro, GA)
43 Keith Strickland Solid Stone Ministries (McDonough, GA)
Don Yarborough Second Baptist of Griffin (Griffin, GA)

Gates Open at 6pm. Autograph session at 7:15pm. Openeing ceremonies at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $5 for adults; $1 for ages 6-12 (free tickets available from the participating churches); five and under are free.

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Christian Mortgage Brokers Association Launches Nationwide!

BUSINESS WIRE --When most people think of mortgage brokers the last thing they think about is Christianity. Yet a group of brokers have banded together with a simple goal: To evangelize the mortgage industry with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

President Brian Peart explains the origin of the Christian Mortgage Brokers Association (CMBA) and their vision: “Over the years I have met thousands of mortgage people at my conferences and trade shows and I have always been surprised at the number of Christians. The challenge is that few have the knowledge, methods, and tools to share their Faith in the workplace where it is desperately needed. And our industry really does need this ministry. There are a lot of people hurting out there right now, who need the love, grace and hope that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our members believe it’s up to us to reach out. We can not be content to sit in church on Sunday and let the Pastor do all the evangelizing; we need to take the Gospel message into the workplace.”

Peart has personally inspired hundreds of his clients to follow Jesus Christ through his mortgage business and conferences. Now he’s hoping to expand that reach to others in his industry. And the results have been impressive so far. In the first several weeks the CMBA has experienced a flood of new members and held the first nationwide Bible study in mortgage history.

Where it goes from here is anybody’s guess. Already, comments are being made about mixing religion and business. But Peart is quick to point out, “Our ministry is free. People can go to the website at www.christianmortgagebrokers.org and post prayer requests, get links to helpful sites, and read encouraging messages and even listen to bi-monthly Bible Studies. I believe the industry is ready and I think that the Lord is up to BIG things in the mortgage and real estate industries. We are just excited to be a part of it!”

PTC United Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor

On June 29th, the Peachtree City UMC welcomed their new Pastor, Rev. Herzen Andone to the staff as their new Senior Pastor. Rev. Chuck Hodges, who had served as the Senior Pastor for the last twelve years, has been appointed to Athens First United Methodist Church in Athens, GA.

Rev. Andone is married to Rev. Jennifer Andone, who has just been appointed to serve as the Pastor at Inman United Methodist Church. They met while they were both students at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Jennie Andone was born in Ohio but grew up in Roswell. She is a graduate of Roswell High School and Stetson University. Herzen Andone grew up in a Navy family and moved as his father’s career took him from place to place. Toward the end of his father’s service, he settled in Florida. He graduated from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida and, after a few years of working in the business world, returned to college and graduated from the University of Florida.

In the midst of pastoring churches in North Georgia they became parents to two boys. Dakin is 14 and Dylan is 11. Rev. Andone brings years of experience with him from his previous appointments and not only is an accomplished preacher, but an outstanding musician as well, as the congregation experienced on his first Sunday. The Peachtree City UMC welcomes the Andone family to the staff and invites our community to come and meet our newest pastor.

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