Religion Briefs 12/31/14

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COS changes worship time
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City announces a change in worship schedule. Beginning Jan. 3, Saturday evening worship will be at 6 p.m. This service, 45 minutes in length, has been called “warm and family-like” by minister in music David Beecher. It includes music, hymns, a sermon, and Holy Communion. All are welcome. The church is at the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.

PTCUMC men to meet Saturday
Peachtree City United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men will have their next breakfast this Saturday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m. in the Windgate Multi-Purpose Room. Guest speaker will be Cathy Berggren, executive director of the Real Life Center, one of PTCUMC’s local mission partners. The Windgate Campus is at 400 Windgate Rd. (corner of Windgate Road and Peachtree  Parkway, in Peachtree City.

Holy Trinity offers Stephen Ministry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City offers Stephen Ministry to provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to people who are going through a difficult time. Catholics as well as non Catholics are eligible to receive care.  A Stephen Minister is a well-trained caregiver who listens, cares, prays, and encourages during a time of need.  Care is confidential and free. For more information,  contact Sandy Killoran at 678-489-8502 or Jerry Greenwell at 770-487-2752.

GriefShare starts Jan. 8 at PTCUMC
New GriefShare classes at Peachtree City United Methodist Church will begin Thursday, Jan. 8 and continue through April 23 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Room 308 at the Robinson Road campus. GriefShare is a  Bible-based class for those who have lost a loved one, either recently or in the past. For more information, call Wanda Andereck, 770-716-8306, or email skyler120@comcast.net.

Marriage class offered
Fayette Bible Church offers a free Marriage Replenishment Class every other Wednesday at 7 p.m.. Hosted by Joe and Rhonda Robinson of  thecolorofmarriage.com, the class is open to singles, couples and those married. Fayette Bible Church is at 355 McDonough Rd., Fayetteville. For more information, visit thecolorofmarriage.com.

Donate outer wear, comforters
Kwik Wash Coin Laundry of Fayetteville, and Church Of The Harvest International of Jonesboro, are joining efforts to collect unneeded, gently used, outer wear and comforters. COTHI Closet Ministry will be accepting donations at Kwik Wash Coin Laundry, located at 909 N. Glynn Street, Fayetteville. (Behind the new Family Dollar.) Throughout the year, COTHI Closet Ministry distributes thousands of clothing items to local and surrounding communities in need. COTHI Closet, now a three year ministry, is dedicated to continuing servicing the community with donated items.

DivorceCare starts at PTCUMC
New DivorceCare classes at Peachtree City United Methodist Church will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 at the Robinson Road campus. For more information, call Kevin McCormick,  770-891-1177, or email kmccormick56@comcast.net.

Genealogy classes offered Tuesdays
The LDS Church’s Fayetteville Family History lab offers free family history sessions on various topics and areas of research each Tuesday evening from 7 – 8:30 p.m. The class meets at 2021 Redwine Road in Fayetteville. Those attending can bring their own laptop/tablet or use those provided by the church. For questions or information on scheduled topics email ffhlab@gmail.com.

Prayer group meets at Summit
A community prayer group meets at The Summit Family Resource Center, 1373 Ga. Highway 92 S. Fayetteville, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  This is an inter-denominational event. Everyone is invited. Call 770-460-3335 for more information.

ESL classes taught every Friday
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults meet weekly through May 15, 2015 at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church, PCA.  Classes are free and students can join any time.  Classes are held on Fridays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Childcare is provided.  The church is at 101 Carriage Lane, Peachtree City. For more information call 770-631-4618 or look under Outreach at www.carriagelanepres.org.