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First Baptist Church Peachtree City celebrates 40 years of ministry

First Baptist Church Pastor Joey Rodgers (L) listens to long-time church member Lynn Fairley share the church’s history. Photo/Special.

By BONNIE HELANDER
Special to The Citizen

Members and guests of First Baptist Church Peachtree City (FBCPTC) gathered on the grounds after the Sunday service on April 28 for an old-fashioned pot luck luncheon to celebrate the church’s 40th anniversary. First Baptist was formally constituted on March 11, 1973.

While long-time members swapped stories about the congregation’s history and impact over the last 40 years, the emphasis was really on looking ahead to the next 40. Read More»

Holy Spirit ministry coming to FFC

The Holy Spirit Encounter ministry is coming May 3-5 to Fayette Family Church at 1729 Ga. Hwy. 54 W. in Fayetteville. Those attending will hear and experience biblical teachings, worship, testimonies, and more with focus on the Holy Spirit. There is no cost; however, registration is requested for the encounter ministry. Everyone in the community is invited to the “Consuming Fire” service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For registration and agenda visit fayettefamilychurch.org.

Confession of Faith classes offered

The Covenant Presbyterian Church Builders Sunday School Class will journey through a few chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith this Spring and invites members of the community to join in. The class will begin Sunday, May 5 at 9:45 a.m. The confession offers an encapsulation of the doctrines of grace, a comprehensive summation of the Gospel, and a systematic approach to the main doctrines of the Christian faith and speaks to every Christian. Visit www.covenantpres.net for more information.

Heritage Baptist to host family conference

Heritage Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host its Family Conference Sunday May 5 at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Gordon Taylor, coordinator of foreign missions for the Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America (ARBCA). Heritage Baptist is at 150 Lester Rd., Fayetteville.

Thomas Alan Jones - memorial

Thomas Alan Jones

In loving Memory of our son
Thomas Alan Jones
1962-2010

Precious memories, unseen angels,
Sent from somewhere to my soul;
How they linger, ever near me,
And the sacred past unfold.

Precious memories, how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul;
In the stillness of the midnight,
Precious, sacred scenes unfold.

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves, age 80

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves, passed away Sunday evening April 28, 2013 at her home. Born June 17, 1932 in rural Lamar County, TX, Cornelia Campbell was called “Coolie” by her family and friends all her life. Mrs. Reeves was an energetic woman who jumped whole heartedly into anything she undertook. She was a successful gardener, canning her tomatoes and beans each summer. Coolie and her long time gentleman friend, Tom Williams, danced well together. Read More»

Daniel Francis Dougherty, Junior, age 85

Daniel Francis Dougherty, Junior passed away April 25, 2013. He was born in Wilmington, Del. on March 30, 1928 to his parents, Agnes Fox Dougherty and Daniel Francis Dougherty, Sr.

He was a graduate of Rollins College, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired from FCM Inc.

He was predeceased by a son, Paul Jeffrey Dougherty, and is survived by his wife, Paula Wrenn Dougherty, daughter, Dana Dougherty (Fletcher) Sams, son, Matthew Chaxelle (Donna) Dougherty, and his sister, Eleanor Dougherty. Read More»

William Kelley, 73, of Fayetteville

William “Harold” Kelley, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. He was a licensed plumber for over 40 years and retired after owning and operating Harold’s Plumbing in Fayetteville. Read More»

Ursal Smith Kirk, of Peachtree City

Mrs. Ursal Smith Kirk of Peachtree City, Ga. (formerly of Palmetto) passed away April 28, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Winfred Doyle Kirk and his wife Sammye of Peachtree City, Ga.; Taylor Vance Kirk and his wife Kaye of Cleveland, Ga.; grandchildren, Kristin Kirk Rabun and her husband J.T. of Peachtree City, Ga.; Doyle Kirk and his wife Jill of Clarkesville, Ga.; Joanna Kirk Schall and her husband Jason of Roswell, Ga.; Damon Kirk and his wife Elizabeth of Ft. Knox, KY; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Read More»

Inez Stallard Meade, 93, of Atlanta

Inez Stallard Meade, 93, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Mullens, West Va., passed away on April 20, 2013.

Born in Scott County, Va., Mrs. Meade was the daughter of the late Orban H. and Arlie Emily Compton Stallard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, George W. Meade; a sister and brother-in-law Bernice and Jack Burchfield; brothers Glenn and Fred Stallard and step-mother Georgia Stallard. Read More»