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Baptism - Katelyn Grace Meyers

Shown is Katelyn, with her mother Kelley Meyers and father, Michael Meyers II. Michael was also baptized Jan. 20, 2013. Photo/Special.

Katelyn Grace Meyers, the youngest member of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City, was baptized recently by Fr. Michael Fry and Fr. Ray Greiner, rector and associate priest at the church. Shown is Katelyn, with her mother Kelley Meyers and father, Michael Meyers II. Michael was also baptized Jan. 20, 2013. Photo/Special.

NHBC to host ‘Prepare-Enrich’ pre-marital/marital sessions February 17

National Heights Baptist church will host a four week pre-marital/marital course on relationships, communication, conflict-resolution, and more beginning Feb. 17. The cost is $35 per couple.

The workshop comes with workbook, online assessment surveys, relationship tips, and more.

Sessions will meet in the main office building at National Heights Baptist Church, 103 Old Norton Rd., Fayetteville.

To register, email Pastor Barrett Owen at pastor@nhbcfayette.com to receive the link for the online assessment tool. Deadline to register is Feb.14.

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Local pastor opens Senate session

Shown left to right, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Pastor Randy Wood, and Sen. Valencia Seay. Photo/special.

Senator Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle welcomed Pastor Randy Wood of Liberty Baptist Church in Fayetteville to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on Monday, Jan. 28 in the Georgia State Senate.

“In their youth, my two children went to Liberty Baptist Church for Sunday School,” said Seay. “My children were always learning there, and what they learned there helped ground them in their faith. The State Senate was blessed by Pastor Wood’s message this morning.” Read More»

Parenteen seminar should give insights on raising teenagers

Trinity Fellowship Church in Sharpsburg will host a free Parenteen seminar led by Chap Clark Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on the campus of Trinity Fellowship just west of Peachtree City, 8814 Highway 54, Sharpsburg. Although admission is free, registration is requested. To register, go to tri-church.com.

Clark is a professor and author with over 30 years of experience of guiding teenagers and the adults who influence them.

“He’s the kind of guy you’ll have fun listening to and will really appreciate the insight into the mind and heart of your teen,” a spokesperson said. Read More»

Brooks UMC will offer classes in waltz, wedding dance

Beginning Saturday, Feb. 16 through March 9, from 7 until 8 p.m., Brooks UMC will offer classes in the waltz, taught at a beginner level. Then, from 8-8:30 p.m., there will be a bonus class in wedding dance, also at a beginner level.

People who do not want to make a financial commitment may drop in for a fee of $10 per person, per class. The class is $35 per person for a four week session.

This class will be dancing to the one-step which is a classic romantic dance and will cover all love songs that are not waltz tempo. Read More»

Senior adults at FFUMC enjoy varied activities

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. Call 770-461-4313 for information.

Titus II is a luncheon group which meets the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and a brief program. Make reservations with Thomasina Miller, 770-462-9372, by noon Thursday prior to the meeting . Read More»

Senior adults at FFUMC enjoy varied activities

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. Call 770-461-4313 for information.

Titus II is a luncheon group which meets the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and a brief program. Make reservations with Thomasina Miller, 770-462-9372, by noon Thursday prior to the meeting . 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 via email for this column.
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Sharpsburg’s Connie Bratcher named Poet Laureate at IBTS

Dr. James Stewart, Connie Bratcher

Dr. James Stewart and the board of trustees at Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary recently named Connie Campbell Bratcher of Sharpsburg Poet Laureate and presented her with a plaque. Read More»

Hall joins COS as director of high school youth, family minist

Ministry staff at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church (L-R): Melissa Jacobson, director middle school youth and family ministry; Jeremy Hall, director of high school youth and family ministry; Candace Robichaux, director of children and family ministry. Photo/Special.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City welcomes Jeremy Hall to its staff as director of high school youth and family ministry. Hall is completing a bachelor of arts and science this spring from Samford University, Birmingham, Ala. His major is religion, with a concentration in congregational studies. He served as associate pastor/youth pastor at Celebration Church, Hoover, Ala., for over two years. Read More»

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