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

On March 16, from 8 a.m. until noon, Holy Trinity Catholic Church will once again celebrate its annual “Dia de la Familia” Health Fair. Medical personnel will p rovide breast cancer screening, testing for cholesterol and diabetes, HIV, and more. Also, representatives from Head Start, United Way and many others will provide information on free services they offer. Those who plan on having blood work done are asked to come on a completely empty stomach so that the results may be completely accurate. Read More»

Food for needy families

In the photo is Andrew Yaeger as he drops off food at the Real Life Center.

Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 75 in Peachtree City collected food items in the annual Scouting for Food program during the month of February. All the proceeds go to local food banks and help to feed hundreds of families each month in the local area. Pack 75 collected 1,079 food items for the Real Life Center in Tyrone. In the photo is Andrew Yaeger as he drops off food at the Real Life Center. Scouting for Food is the largest one-day food drive in the Boy Scouts of America. It began in 1985 and has since then collected about 43 million items for food banks. Read More»

Holy Trinity to hold ‘passion and purpose’ retreats starting April 20

Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will hold a series of one-day retreats on “Living Everyday with Passion and Purpose,”hosted by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly, with a special musical guest Eliot Morris.

The first session is scheduled for April 20 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the church, 101 Walt Banks Rd., Peachtree City (next to McIntosh High). Read More»

COS will hold March 17 events at new property on Palmetto Rd.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church announces special events on March 17 at its new site at 411 Palmetto Road.

Outdoor worship will begin the day at 10 a.m. After worship Easter Egg Hunts will be offered for children in three age categories.

While separate areas will be marked off for each age, only one group will hunt at a time; the other two groups will participate in craft activities, including making palms for Palm Sunday.

A pot luck lunch will conclude the morning’s schedule. Read More»

National Heights Baptist to present Seven Last Words of Christ March 24

The Sanctuary Choir and Friends of National Heights Baptist Church will present “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois on Sunday evening, March 24, at 7 p.m. with full chorus, soloist and organ accompaniment.

The presentation will be followed by a reception in the fellowship hall for all worshipers.

The community is welcomed to this special Holy Week service. Call the church, 770-461-1704 for more information. The church is at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 54 west and Old Norton Road.

FPC seeking volunteers for new cancer support group

Fayette Presbyterian Church will host a “CanCare” Discovery meeting on Sunday, March 17, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., for cancer survivors and caregivers who would like to help others newly diagnosed with cancer.

CanCare is a nation-wide, non-profit program that provides one-on-one support, mainly through phone conversations or email. This meeting will answer questions on how to become involved as a volunteer.

Fayette Presbyterian Church is at 791 Forest Ave., (Ga. Hwy. 92 North) in Fayetteville. Read More»

FFUMC’s S.A.G.E. group heads for World of Coke March 22

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. The cost is $18 for tickets and transportation, plus lunch. The bus will leave the church at 9 a.m. and will return at 3 p.m. Call 770-461-4313 for information. Read More»

Providence UMC will host ‘share your 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.

If you just saw yourself in one of these answers, come to the “Share Your Faith” workshop from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 13 at Providence United Methodist Church Read More»

Religion Briefs 03/06/13

Brooks thrift shop plans sale this weekend
Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks will have a huge sale this weekend, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 7, 8, and 9). All shoes and winter clothes are just $1. Lots of winter clothing ( leather jackets, boots, and name brand sweaters) are still available. Many Easter-themed items are being offered for sale also. All proceeds from the shop go to support local missions as well as Brooks United Methodist Church.

Immigration forum planned at Holy Trinity Read More»

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Have you ever thought about why a pigeon walks so awkwardly? In a devotional reading in Our Daily Bread, Martin De Haan shared that a pigeon’s eyes cannot focus as it moves, so the bird actually has to bring its head to a complete stop between steps in order to refocus. It proceeds clumsily — head forward, stop, head back. Read More»

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