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Religion Briefs 09/26/12

Holy Trinity’s bazaar set for Sept. 29, 30 Read More»

Brooks adds classes to fitness program

Brooks United Methodist has been offering Zumba and group personal training in the church gym. Those have been so popular that Tai Chi has been added on Monday and Thursday evenings and now Yoga-lates on Tuesday and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Yoga-lates is a class fusion that implements the practices of Yoga and Pilates. The class is designed with everyone in mind and suits all levels. The class can increase flexibility and muscle strength, as well as breathing and relaxation techniques. A personal mat is suggested. Monthly passes are $35 and the drop in rate is $8 per class.) Read More»

Waller in concert at Brooks UMC September 29

City of Peace recording artist John Waller will perform a benefit concert at Brooks United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 29. Waller is an internationally acclaimed Christian music artist who is best known for his song, “While I’m Waiting” featured in the 2008 Christian film, Fireproof.

This intimate gathering will also feature an elegant candlelight dinner. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $250 per plate and there is a limit of 100 to be sold. Read More»

Religion Briefs 09/19/12

Harvest CCOC hosts crusade Sept. 20-22
Evangelist Karen Dones will be at the Harvest Christian Community Outreach Center in Fayetteville in a crusade on Sept. 20 and 22 at 7  p.m. On Friday night, Sept. 21, Pastor Walt Weisterfrom Crossroads Community Church will preach and minister in music with his Praise Group beginning at 7 p.m. Harvest Christian Community Outreach Center is at 383 N. Glynn St., Fayetteville, behind the La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in the old movie theater building.

Holy Trinity’s bazaar set for Sept. 29, 30 Read More»

Religion Briefs 09/12/12

COS youth band invites musicians
The Shepherd’s Band at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church begins rehearsing Sept. 12 at 5:15 p.m. This group is for middle school musicians, and all are welcome. It offers the chance to develop playing skills while investing practice minutes every Wednesday. For more information, call 770-487-8717, or send an email to musicminister@coslutheran.org


PTC Christian will host movie night Read More»

Supporters raise funds for Southwest Christian Care expansion

Southwest Christian Care staff and board members were joined by supporters Aug. 30 to hear details about the ongoing efforts to raise the remainder of the $1.4 million needed to construct “Byron and Jim’s Place” that will house the organization’s DayBreak program for seniors and hospitality accommodations for the family of those receiving hospice care. Since it began operations 29 years ago, all services provided by Southwest Christian Care continue to be free of charge. Photo/Ben Nelms.

It is a non-profit organization that has a long history of providing hospice, children’s respite and elder care services to southwest metro Atlanta.

Now Southwest Christian Care is raising funds to expand the facility on Lester Road in Union City to construct “Byron and Jim’s Place” that will house the DayBreak program for seniors and provide hospitality accommodations for the families of those receiving hospice care.

As with all the ministry services provided by Southwest Christian Care for the past 29 years, those provided in the new facility will also be free of charge. Read More»

Religion Briefs 09/05/12

LDS kids will wash your car for free Sat.
The youth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will provide a free car wash for the community this Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9:30 - 11 a.m.  in the Peachtree City Mormon church parking lot at the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.  No donations will be accepted.

Senoia UMC will host special service Read More»

FREE SPEECH — For week of Sept. 3 — 9

OK, Free Speechers, a new week and a new page to have your say.

A couple of topics to prime the pump:

1. Washington Post columnist and economist Robert J. Samuelson flat out says this: “Passing the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) weakened the economy.” (Sept. 3 WP).

And a columnist for The U.K.’s The Telegraph casts her eyes across the Atlantic and says this about our current economic situation: Read More»

Louis M. Werner, 88, of Ohatchee, Ala.

Funeral services was Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church for Louis M. Werner, 88, of Ohatchee, Ala.

Father Gray Bean officiated. Burial was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Roslindale, Ma. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.

Mr. Werner was a native of Boston, Ma. and served in the Army from 1946-1947. He was employed as a mechanic with Northeastern/Delta Airlines for 40 years. He loved traveling, photography and was a model train buff. Read More»

Religion Briefs 08/29/12

Mom to Mom meets Aug. 30
The Mom to Mom group will present “A Taste of Mom to Mom,” Thursday, Aug. 30, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Church, 975 Ga. Hwy. 74 North, Tyrone. The event will feature refreshments, coffee, entertainment and door prizes. To reserve childcare, email cbright@dogwoodchurch.org and include the child’s name, date of birth and a phone number. For more information, go to www.dogwoodchurch.org and click on Ministries, Women. Regular Mom to Mom meetings begin Sept. 6 and will be held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Read More»

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