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PTC Presbyterian preschool plans open house, art show

First Presbyterian Kindergarten and Preschool will host an Open House and Art Show on Thursday, April 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Students will display their artistic creations in the classrooms and hallways. First Presbyterian Kindergarten and Preschool is located at 206 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City.

Ballroom dance offered at Brooks UMC

From May 4-June 1, two ballroom dances will be taught at Brooks United Methodist Church in Brooks. The classes last four weeks and each class is an hour and a half, from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person for the entire session, or $10 per person as a drop-in. No partner is required.

Two certified dance instructors will guide students with proper foot and styling movements.

For further information, call Brooks United Methodist Church, 770-719-7593, e-mail brooksumc.com, or call James, 770-487-6771, or Charlyn, 404-401-9895.

Shearer featured in simulcast

Harps Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville will offer a live simulcast from Richmond, Va., featuring Bible teacher and best-selling author Priscilla Shirer, Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include lunch. For information or to purchase tickets, call 770-461-5318.

“Priscilla Shirer Live,” will feature Shirer’s storytelling and Bible teaching. The simulcast will highlight lessons from Shirer’s newest bible study, “Gideon” coming May 2013. Read More»

Blood drive planned at Holy Trinity April 29

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus at 101 Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, April 29, from noon to 6 p.m. in Loreta Hall.

The drive is open to people of all faith. During the period of April 1 to June 30, 2013, all donors of blood and platelets will be automatically entered to win one of three $1,000 gift cards. Read More»

SDA church hosts youth rally

The Peachtree City Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a Power Pac Youth Rally with Seth Pierce Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. Pierce has written for numerous denominational periodicals and has published several books including “Pride and Seek” and “What We Believe for Teens.” For more information about Pierce, visit his website at www.sethjpierce.com/about

Events start Friday at 7:30 p.m. with the Let Your Light Shine Praise Team followed by Pierce as guest speaker. Read More»

Ask Father Paul

Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are a few that I have gotten during my years of ministry and via email for this column.

Dear Father Paul: Same-sex marriage is very much in the news right now and the Supreme Court is currently deliberating on whether it is to become legal or not in the United States. A decision is expected no later than the end of June. Does the Bible address this issue? What do you say? — Sean
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Living Proof to celebrate 10th anniversary

Members of Living Proof Church, 414 Jenkins Rd., Tyrone, have planned their 10th anniversary celebration for Sunday, May 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the standard Sunday praise and worship services and children and youth programs.

The 10:45 a.m. worship service will include performances by musicians who previously attended Living Proof, speakers who were instrumental in founding and developing the church, a vision for the church’s coming years of praise and service ministry, and a few surprises.

Lunch, games and a time to enjoy friends and family will follow the service. Read More»

Young LDS missionaries head for Brazil

Three former McIntosh students: Conner Leavitt, Madison Houston and Alex Jenkinson, will soon join the missionary force for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Brazil.
Conner will serve in Sao Paulo, Alex in Belo Horizonte and Madison in Curitiba.

A reduction in age requirements for Mormon missionary service will now allow young women to begin service at age 19 (formerly 21) and young men to serve at 18. Applications for missionary service have increased dramatically from 700 weekly applications to about 4,000. Read More»

Pornography awareness workshop offered

A special workshop, “The Hidden Dangers of Pornography, Its Infiltration into Family, Church, and Society,” will be offered on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg.

Dr. Judy Massey, who directs the ministry development department for the Diocese of the Mid-South (Charismatic Episcopal Church), has announced that the workshop will be led by David and Carol Winkles of Trinity Fellowship Assemblies of God Church, Sharpsburg, and by The Rev. Joe and Sheryl Liptak of Church of the Holy Cross, Fayetteville. Read More»

Religion Briefs 04/17/13

Women’s empowerment session
God’s J.E.W.E.L.S., Women’s Empowerment Session, will be held Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Shekinah Glory Fellowship Center, 383 Fayette Place, Fayetteville. All ladies ages 16 and up are invited to attend. God’s J.E.W.E.L.S. (Joyful Excited Women Empowering Ladies Successfully) is an outreach ministry of Shekinah Glory Fellowship Center. For more information, call 770-227-7788 or email shekinahgloryfc@gmail.com.

Men’s revival set for April 17-21 Read More»

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