Church

Why ‘Snow-mageddon’?

“Snow-mageddon.” That’s what many tagged our horrific encounter with the snow, ice, and traffic fiasco of last week. Do you know why this word is invented for such events and where it comes from? Well, let me put on my “theologian’s hat” and take us through some pretty intriguing and often controversial territory. I am not an expert on this topic, but here is how I understand it.

The original word is Armageddon, a name occurring only once in the Bible and designating the place, Mount Megiddo, where the last great epic battle of the ages, good vs. evil, will take place (Revelation 16:16). Read More»

Justin Kollmeyer's blog
Login or register to post comments

PTCUMC’s Global Impact Celebration starts today

Peachtree City United Methodist Church’s Global Impact Celebration (GIC) starts this evening at its Worship Ministry Center, 225 Robinson Rd. The event continues through Feb. 9.

The celebration is open to the public and will feature speakers from around the world and around the neighborhood, with events for all ages.

More than 20 missionary guests will participate, including local organizations like Fayette Samaritans, Healing Bridge Clinic and Square Foot Ministry, as well as regional and international organizations. Call 770-487-6499 to register; most events are free. Read More»

Religion Briefs 02/05/14

LDS plans Valentine Dance
The Peachtree City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) will host an Adult (ages 18 and up) Valentines Dance Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 – 10 p.m., at the church, 101, Peachtree Pkwy. South. There is no charge; everyone is welcome.

COS will have ‘soul music’ service Read More»

Bondservant Bible Study class rescheduled; starts tomorrow

Potential Bondservant Bible studyers are invited to several informal, informative, and informational mini-receptions, all scheduled for Thursday mornings from Feb. 6 through May 29, anytime between 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Come and get a cup of coffee or tea, and leaf through a complete copy of the Bible Study and talk with the authors, Pastor Knox and Dr. Dee Herndon. Read More»

Three new vestry members elected at Nativity Episcopal

Shown from left are Hazel Hinkson, Joan Tillirson, Louis LeBlanc, Marcia Meikle, Vic Cornetto, the Rev. Rita Henault, Ron Gross (vestry clerk), and Fred Dennis, junior warden. Photo/Special.

Three new members have been named to the vestry (governing board) of Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville.

Hazel Hinkson and Louis LeBlanc were elected to three-year terms. Joan Tillirson was named to complete the one year remaining in the term of a vestry member who has resigned.

The election was held Sunday, Jan. 26 at the annual parish meeting. Presiding was the Rev. Rita L. Henault, who on Feb. 1 will mark her seventh year as Nativity’s rector. Read More»

COS will host couples’ events

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church decided to combine two early-February events — the Winter Olympics and Valentine’s Day.

The result is an afternoon for couples with the theme, “Marriage Fun and Funny Olympics,” scheduled for Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the church.

Couples of all ages will enjoy games, some modeled on Olympic events, others inspired by television shows such as “The Newlywed Game.” All are welcome.

The cost is $10 per couple. Childcare is available, but spaces must be reserved by calling the church at 770-487-8717. Read More»

Morgan Hay installed as pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City

Shown the pastors and friends who took part in the installation service for the Rev. Morgan Morse Hay at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City last month. They are (L-R), the Rev. Leigh Jones, Deby Brooke, Steve Pelham, the Rev. Jan Tolbert, Pastor Hay, the Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell, the Rev. Penny Hill, Phil Hamilton and Rebekah Hay Groover. Photo/Special.

The Rev. Morgan Morse Hay was installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City, on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Several pastors who had previously worked with Hay officiated the service: the Rev. Jan Tolbert, teaching elder at Carrolton Presbyterian; the Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell, teaching elder with Macedonia Ministry; the Rev. Leigh Jones, teaching elder at the Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection; Deby Brooke, deacon at St. Andrews Presbyterian; and the Rev. Penny Hill, teaching elder at the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Read More»

Valentine’s Dinner at FPC will honor women of the church

Fayette Presbyterian Church (FPC) will hold its Third Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to honor the women of the church.

“Last year’s occasion was joyously received by all women attending,” a spokesperson said. “They especially enjoyed personal catering at their tables by men of the church.”

The men’s group will again wear semi-formal black and white tuxedo attire and, like last year, will prepare and serve individual meals to each woman attending. Read More»

Cokes Chapel UMC launches Cokes Kids for Christ services

Last Sunday, Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg launched a youth-focused worship service dubbed Cokes Kids for Christ, or CKC. The service was designed for children in preschool to 12th grade. The service is held from 10-10:45 a.m. in the Contemporary Worship Center. Read More»

Shores installed as LLM at CTK

Charles “Chuck” Shores of Newnan was installed Jan. 26 as a licensed liturgical minister in the Diocese of the Mid-South at services at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg.

The licensed liturgical ministers who are assigned to Christ the King serve in various ways. They may serve as chalice bearers and lay readers during services, assist in the distribution of Holy Communion to the children and workers in the nursery, and bring Communion to those who could not be present at the Sunday morning services due to illness or infirmity. Read More»

Local Conditions