Church

Holocaust remembrance service set for April 7

Benjamin L. Abramowitz will be the featured speaker at the annual Holocaust Remembrance Service (Yom Ha’Shoah) at Congregation B’Nai Israel (CBI) on April 7 at 4 p.m.

Col. Abramowitz (now retired) saw the effects of the Holocaust after World War II and personally witnessed the Nuremberg trials. He has titled his reflections as “The Holocaust Through the Eyes of a 12-Year-Old.”

This is the tenth annual service shared by CBI and Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. Its aim is to remind all of the horrors of the Holocaust to prevent its ever happening again. Read More»

Preschool Open House planned

Kids on the Lane, the Mother’s Day Out program at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church, is now enrolling for the summer and fall sessions. An Open House is planned for April 20 from 10 a.m. until noon. For information, email kidsonthelane@carriagelanepres.org or call 770-631-1841.

Real Life Center moves to new location in Peachtree City

Don Hopson working in the food pantry. The center closed April 1 and will reopen April 15 at its new location in Peachtree City. The Real Life Center provides financial assistance, food, clothing, and much more, meeting basic needs and working to help with long term change for those going through the tough times of life such as job loss, health issues, divorce, etc. Photo/Special.

The main location for the Real Life Center in Tyrone is moving! The new address is 220 Parkade Court, Suite A, Peachtree City which is just off Ga. Highway 74 south and accessible via Gardner Park. Read More»

Scouts to honor Westmoreland at annual fundraising dinner

U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland

On Thursday, Phil Smelley of The Complete Insurance Source will host a dinner to raise support for the Boy Scouts of America. Phil was particularly interested in sponsoring the 3rd Annual Golden Eagle Dinner because this year’s event honors, his dear friend Lynn Westmoreland. Read More»

Prince of Peace Lutheran hosts parenting course beginning April 9

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville invites the community to “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” presented by Judi Knowles, independent facilitator, each Tuesday from April 9 to May 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The cost is $10 to cover the workbook. Couples may share.

This seven module parenting course, developed by the Love and Logic Institute, was designed to help find specific answers and actions for some of those difficult moments in child rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from toddlers to teens. Read More»

Great cooks!

Left to right are Tom Hughes, Tom Burke, Ron Plues, Jack Finn, Steve Kurek, Jimmy Preau, Mark Pellegrinelli, Walter Reed, Mike Vanairsdale, Jim Towel, Jerry Taylor, and Harry Reed. Not present for picture was the event chairman, Dan Law, and Joe Higgens and Mike Gintz. Photo/Bob Perrault.

Council 8081, Knights of Columbus at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City recently provided weekly Lenten dinners for church members. Help came from the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, St. Vincent de Paul with food and help, the Night Shelter with mac and cheese every week, and help and food from Father Rico’s Columbian Mission, Shepherds of the Meek. Shown are some of the members of the Knights of Columbus who prepared the Lenten Friday fish dinners. Read More»

Local churches offer services leading up to Easter

Local churches offer services leading up to Easter

With Easter just a few days away, Christians all over the world are busy preparing for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday, which falls this year on March 31. Some celebrate all week, (Holy Week) from the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, to his last supper with the Apostles on Maundy Thursday, through somber services (Tenebrae) observing his trial and tragic death on the cross on Good Friday, and ending with the joyous celebration of his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Read More»

Where is the wonder of Easter?

Dr. David L. Chancey's picture

I’ve not yet made it to the Grand Canyon, but it’s on my list of places to see before I “kick the bucket.” I understand it’s a place of awe that takes your breath away. Read More»

Lenten retreat at CTK

Front row (L-R) Nancy Wine, Stephanie Hale, Leta Dickinson, Bonnie Barr, Lisa McDonald, Donna Turner, and Lois Caputo, Senoia. Second row (L-R), Marion Wilton and Angela Northrup. Back row (L-R) Diane Williams, Karen Hennessy, Sue Brockman, Nancy Handley, Peggy Nelson, Roberta Furlong, Cecily Johnson. Photo/Special.

A Lenten Retreat for women was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg, with the theme, “Opening Our Hearts to the Father.” The retreat leader was Bonnie Barr, an associate professor of nursing at the University of West Georgia, who is also the president of the Jehovah Rapha Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician. Attending the retreat were: Front row (L-R) Nancy Wine, Sharpsburg; Stephanie Hale, Peachtree City; Leta Dickinson, Sharpsburg; Bonnie Barr, Carrollton; Lisa McDonald, Peachtree City; Donna Turner, Sharpsburg; and Lois Caputo, Senoia. Read More»

Prince of Peace will offer parenting course starting April 9

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fayetteville invites members of the community to attend a series of seminars on “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®” presented by Judi Knowles, independent facilitator. Sessions will be held each Tuesday from April 9 to May 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The cost is $10 to cover the workbook. Couples may share. Read More»