Church

St. Gabriel’s Friday fish fry continues

St. Gabriel Catholic Church Council 11458 continues its Annual Lenten Fish Fry for the next four Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22. The first plate will be served at 5:30 p.m. and will consist of tilapia, baked and fried options. All adult meals are $8 per plate. All child’s meals are $5 per plate All family meals are capped at $32 per family -— 2 adult and 4 child plates. Additional servings will be at the per plate price.

The church is at 152 Antioch Rd Fayetteville. For more infomation, call the church office, 770-461-0492, or Chris, 770-277-8807.

FFUMC senior group heads for World of Coke in Atlanta

Several senior adult groups at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church meet throughout the year for fellowship, exercise, luncheons and day trips.

The S.A.G.E. group (senior adults going everywhere)enjoys monthly outings to various attractions throughout the state. Transportation is provided but reservations usually are required. The March trip will be to The World of Coke on Friday, March 22. Call 770-461-4313 for information. Read More»

Holy Trinity’s Dia de la Familia health fair set for March 16

On March 16, from 8 a.m. until noon, Holy Trinity Catholic Church will once again celebrate the annual “Dia de la Familia” Health Fair.

Medical personnel will provide breast cancer screening, testing for cholesterol and diabetes, HIV, and much more.

Also, representatives from different entities such as Head Start, United Way and many others will provide information on free services they offer.

Those who plan on having blood work are asked to come on a completely empty stomach so that the results may be completely accurate. Read More»

Providence UMC will host faith workshop April 13

If you are a Christian but are not comfortable sharing your faith, have you ever asked yourself why?

Most people give one of four reasons: they are afraid to say the wrong thing, they are afraid they will be asked a question they don’t know the answer to, they think it’s not their job/responsibility, or, they are afraid they will offend someone. Read More»

WLS Chorus to appear in concert at Coweta’s Faith Lutheran Church

The Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Chorus of Mequon, Wis., will present a free sacred concert for the community on Saturday, March 2, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 575 Fischer Rd, Sharpsburg. The 49-member chorus will present its concert at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.

The Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is a post-secondary school offering theological training that prepares men to enter the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod of churches within its confessional fellowship. Read More»

Religion Briefs 02/27/13

Southerland to preach at revival
McDonough Road Baptist Church will hold Spring Revival March 3-6 with Joel Southerland, director of evangelism and media strategist for the Georgia Baptist Convention. The revival emphasis begins Sunday morning with Bible study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening services each night begin at 6:45 p.m.  Childcare is provided and each service is open to guests.  Visit www.mcdonoughroad.org for more details.

Immigration forum planned at Holy Trinity Read More»

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Answers to your questions about life, religion and the Bible

Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are a few that I have gotten during my years of ministry and for this column.

Dear Father Paul:  I am a Christian, but am concerned that I might have committed “the unpardonable sin.”  What is the unpardonable sin, and what danger is there that I did,  indeed, commit it?
Thank you. — No name please.
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Chabad of Peachtree City announces Purim activities

This year, the Jewish holiday of Purim is from Saturday night, Feb. 23, to Sunday, Feb. 24. The community is invited to join Chabad of Peachtree City for several fun-filled festivities.

Purim is a Jewish holiday based on information in the Biblical book of Esther (Megillat Esther), and commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from destruction in the wake of a plot by Haman, an arrogant, egotistical advisor to the king. Esther, a Jew and one of the king’s wives, told him of the plot. The king hanged Haman and the Jewish people were saved. Read More»

All Saints Anglican breaks ground for new church building

Shown are (L-R) the Rev. Michael Fry, R.C. Rover, Ellie Rover, All Saints Senior Warden Michael Murphy, All Saints’ Junior Warden French Bell, Peachtree City Mayor Don Haddix, the Rev. Canon Greg Goebel, Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb, Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown, Charles Gardner and the Rev. Ray Greiner.Photo/Special.

The congregation of All Saints Anglican Church of Peachtree City held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new church and fellowship hall last Sunday, Feb. 10, on their eight-acre campus at 149 Ebenezer Road between Fayetteville and Peachtree City.

David Wardell, All Saints Building Committee Chairman, welcomed all attending on behalf of the congregation.

Michael Murphy, senior warden, provided the history of All Saints, telling the story of the faithful people of All Saints’ desire to build a new house of worship, prayer, and service dedicated to the honor and glory of God. Read More»

Churches plan Lenten events

St Paul Lutheran Church will hold mid-week Lenten services on Wednesdays, Feb. 27, and March 6, 13, and 20 at 6:30 p.m. The church is on Ardenlee Parkway in Peachtree City.

Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will have Wednesday evening Lenten meditation services at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27, and March 6, 13, and 20. Word of God is at 303 Kelly Dr., Suite 10, in Peachtree City.

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer Lenten lunches, consisting of a light lunch and a short devotional message, from noon until 1 p.m. each Thursday during Lent (through March 28). Read More»