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Joyce Geraldine “Jerri” Patrick Wilson, 81, of Fayetteville

Joyce Geraldine “Jerri” Patrick Wilson, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother Curtis Harlan and Thelma Patrick, her sister Josephine (Patrick) Aaron and brother Curtis Partick, Jr. Read More»

Dr. Thomas T. Williams, 85, of Peachtree City

Dr. Thomas T. Williams, 85, of Peachtree City, GA died April 8, 2010.

Dr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Williams. He is survived by a daughter Donna Ward of Stockbridge, GA and a son Thomas Williams, Jr., of Peachtree City, GA, as well as a host of relative and friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City, 208 Willow Bend Rd., Peachtree City, GA with Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. Interment will be Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM CST at Greenwood Cemetery, Old Montgomery Hwy., Tuskegee, AL. Read More»

Is living water what you’re thirsty for?

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Our family is on the downhill stretch of preparing for my daughter Ruth’s wedding. There are still last minute tasks, but we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Ruth’s had several nice showers, and we’re grateful for the generosity and kindness of so many people. Recently, my two older daughters, Rebecca and Rachel, were home to co-host a shower on the north side of Atlanta. Read More»

Exodus remembered at local Passover Seder

Twenty-nine women and their daughters remember the Exodus at the Women’s Passover Seder that was held March 31 at Whitewater Creek. The annual event serves as a remembrance of the escape from physical and mental bondage and the freedom that resulted after the Exodus more than three millennia ago. Photo/Special.

It was an annual event that remembers the escape from physical and mental bondage and the freedom that resulted after the Exodus more than three millennia ago. Twenty-nine women and their daughters from Fayette, Coweta and Henry counties observed the Women’s Passover Seder (a ritualized dinner observed during Passover) at a March 31 gathering at Whitewater Creek. Read More»

Russ Breault to present ‘Shroud of Turin Mystery Tour’ at Trinity Fellowship Saturday

The Shroud of Turin Mystery Tour is coming to Trinity Fellowship on Saturday, April 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The highly acclaimed multi-media presentation will be held in the main sanctuary. Admission is free.

The church is at the intersection of Ga. Highways 54 and 34 just across the Fayette-Coweta line in Coweta County. Access is from Ga. Highway 54. Read More»

Children will participate in Earth Day events at St.Andrew’s

Saint Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church Day School children and the Sunday School children will plant three trees this week to celebrate Earth Day. The Sunday School children will plant a cherry tree and the Day School children will plant two dogwood trees. The trees replace those lost during the drought in the summer of 2008.

The children are in the process of learning how trees benefit by reducing carbon dioxide in the air, by giving oxygen back into the air, and by slowing water runoff after it rains reducing the surge of runoff water and erosion. Read More»

Mary Lou Miller will speak at Brooks UMC this Friday

All Ladies of the community are invited to a Ladies’ Coffee House at Brooks United Methodist Church Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Mary Lou Miller will be the guest speaker.

Miller has been in campus ministries at Florida State University, Georgia Tech and Atlanta Christian College. She and her husband, Thom, work together in leading marriage enrichment seminars across the United States.

She is also an inspirational speaker for women’s meetings, retreats and seminars. She will speak on “God, Grits and Gravy” and how a Yankee found joy in Dixie. Read More»

Grantville’s old-time gospel sings return to twice a month

Southern Country Gospel Singing at Grantville’s renovated Railroad Freight Depot for 2010 has returned to two Sings on each month — the fourth Friday and Saturday nights.

On Friday night, April 23, all three of the groups hail from Columbus, Ga. — Crystal River, Carolyn Wiggins, and One Accord.

On Saturday night, April 24, there will also be three groups in concert, Young Spirit from Manchester, the Carter Family from LaGrange, and the Morris Family from Eufaula, Ala. Read More»

Religion Briefs 04/14/10

Bethany plans yard sale
Bethany United Methodist Church will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Bethany is at 607 Rivers Rd. (corner of Rivers/Milam and Lee’s Lake Roads) in north Fayette County. For more information, call 770-964-6999.

MRBC will host Spring Fling April 17 Read More»

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Ruth Erin Chancey engaged to Andrew Ernest Bowen

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Chancey of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Erin Chancey, to Andrew Ernest Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O. Bowen, also of Fayetteville. Read More»

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