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Religion Briefs 12/26/12

CDM plans prophetic night service
Christ Discipleship Ministries (CDM) will host a Prophet Chambers Prophetic Night Service on Friday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. The speaker will be Prophet Timothy Frazier. For directions, contact the CDM office at 770-969-8370. No nursery or childcare will be provided.

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Can we remember what Christmas is really about?

Dr. David L. Chancey's picture

Christmas is about God’s incredible gift. There’s a baby in the headlines. Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting their first child. The Royal Palace’s Dec. 3 announcement led network newscasts that evening.

Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said, “We’re riding on a royal high at the moment at the end of the diamond jubilee year. People enjoyed the royal romance last year and now there’s this. It’s just a good news story . . .” Read More»

New Nativity Players drama group will present ‘A Mouse Christmas’ December 22

Julie Harper, center, along with Portia White, left, and Jennifer Thomas, right check out costumes for the production of “A Mouse Christmas,” which will be presented at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville. Photo/Special.

The Nativity Players, a newly formed drama group at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville, will present “A Mouse Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 22.

Performances will be given at 4 and 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church, located at 130 Antioch Road, just off Ga. Highway 85.

The program will be open to the public.

No admission price will be charged, although an offering will be received.

Julie Harper is director of the production. The set was designed by Ron Gross, who has Broadway theater experience, and by Vic Cornetto. Both are Nativity parishioners. Read More»

Shepherd with allergies

Shown, front row (L-R) are Amelia Ellison, Kaylee Poff, Katie Petersen, Grant Prather, and Cooper Ruck. On the back row (L-R) are  Darcy Drury, Emma Krause, Addie Ellison, and Nickolas Hacker. Photo/Special.

Children at Word of God Lutheran Church in Peachtree City recently performed a musical for the enjoyment of the congregation, “Aaron, the Allergic Shepherd.” Shown, front row (L-R) are Amelia Ellison, Kaylee Poff, Katie Petersen, Grant Prather, and Cooper Ruck. On the back row (L-R) are Darcy Drury, Emma Krause, Addie Ellison, and Nickolas Hacker. Photo/Special.

Fayette Family Church gives away new Nissan

Norma Holden accepts the keys to her new Nissan Versa from Fayette Family Church’s senior pastor, Jerry Young. The car was given by an anonymous donor to be used for church purposes only. After a 20 week campaign, Holden emerged as the winner. Photo/Special.

Fayette Family Church’s Car Giveaway concluded Sunday morning, Dec. 16, when Norma Holden, winner of the car, drove home in a new 2012 Nissan Versa.

The car was given by an anonymous donor, who specified the car be used for church purposes only.

Jerry Young, senior pastor of the young Fayetteville church said he wanted to give his congregation the opportunity to win the car by encouraging them to invite their friends.

In return, their names along with first-time and returning guests were entered during the 20-week campaign. Read More»

Getting ready for Christmas

Rachel Holewinski tells Santa what she wants for Christmas. Photo/Special

Children at North Fayette United Methodist Church had a special time with Santa earlier this month. First, they enjoyed a pancake breakfast with Santa, then enjoyed making gifts at Santa’s Workshop. Rachel Holewinski tells Santa what she wants for Christmas. Photo/Special

Final preparations for Christmas

Colby Nash, a member of Episcopal Church of the Nativity, attaches a star at the top of a Christmas tree during the decoration of the church sanctuary after services Sunday (Dec. 16) in preparation for the forthcoming Christmas services. Photo/Special.

Colby Nash, a member of Episcopal Church of the Nativity, attaches a star at the top of a Christmas tree during the decoration of the church sanctuary after services Sunday (Dec. 16) in preparation for the forthcoming Christmas services. Photo/Special.

Local churches plan Christmas services

Christmas 2012. It’s almost here. Christian churches all over the world are readying for the big day, the day celebrated by all Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ. From large community gatherings to small church services, all will celebrate this most holy of all holy days.

The following churches in our area have announced plans for Christmas events and services. Read More»

Waters 65th Anniversary

Muddy and Eloise Waters of Fayetteville

Muddy and Eloise Waters of Fayetteville celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary.

M G "Muddy" Waters Jr. and Eloise Waters were married December 17, 1947 in Brewton, Ala., at the home of her parents Manford & Velma Findley.

Muddy is the son of Annie Waters and Rev. M G Waters who performed the ceremony.

Muddy was employed by Echlin Inc. for 29 years. He started as a salesman in the Engine Parts Division and retired as national Marketing Manager, NAPA Echlin. Read More»

The real Pastor Kollmeyer

Justin Kollmeyer's picture

Back when I was newly ordained, one morning I heard a man’s voice call out, “Pastor Kollmeyer.” I did not respond as I should have. Instead, I peered around the room thinking that somehow my dad must have suddenly come into our presence. You see, I certainly had not yet begun to identify myself as “Pastor Kollmeyer” because in my reality “the real Pastor Kollmeyer” was my father, not me. Read More»