Religion Briefs 04/04/12

S.A.G.E. group heads for botanical gardens
The S.A.G.E group at Fayetteville First UMC is planning a trip to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on Thursday, April 26. The cost is $20 per person for admission and transportation, plus lunch on your own at the “Metro Fresh in the Garden Cafe.” After April 12, the cost is $25 per person. The group will depart at 9 a.m. and will return to the church at 2 p.m. Trip dates are subject to change and are dependent on driver availability and a 15 person minimum. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.

Bethany UMC to hold yard sale
Bethany United Methodist church will hold a yard sale Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Items for sale will include clothing, household items, children’s items and miscellaneous. The church is at 607 Rivers Rd. in north Fayette County. For information, call the church, 770-964-6999.

Nat’l Heights offers parenting classes
Five- week Active Parenting classes will meet again at National Heights Baptist Church from 2-4 p.m. starting Sunday, April 15. The cost is $13 per family.  Classes are co-sponsored by the United Methodist Children’s home.  To register, email Noelle Owen at [email protected].  

FPC Spring Fling is April 28 downtown
Fayette Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville will host its “Annual Spring Fling” on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  The event will be held at the Downtown Fayetteville Square  Gazebo and Fountain Area (in front of the Government Complex).  It is open to the public. A musical band, booths for games, free rides and popcorn, information and food and beverages will be available.  A door prize drawing will be held every hour (tickets $1). Those attending are requested to bring a non-perishable item for donation to the Fayette Samaritans.

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.