The last Sunday in August promises to be active and

excitng for several local churches.

At 2 p.m. on Aug. 30, Holly Grove African Methodist

Episcopal Church of Peachtree City will baptize six persons at Starr's

Mill on Ga. Highway 85 south of Fayetteville. Pastor David

Morrow says that the church is "looking back to our roots, and we

felt that outdoor baptism in a natural waterway would be a good

way to remind ourselves of how God acted in the lives of His people

in the past." The public is invited.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 257 Highway

314, Fayetteville, launches its Sunday School and Impact Groups

with a pinic at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. If you're interested in

attending the celebration to find out about Prince of Peace, please call

the church office at 770-461-3403.

At 4 p.m. next Sunday, Edgefield Baptist Church,

140 Church St., Fayetteville, is re-dedicating a baptismal font

that is known to be over 50 years old. The refurbished font for

immersing new members of the Body of Christ will be placed outdoors

at the back of the church, and Minister Eddie Thomas invites

everyone to witness the ceremonies and baptisms.

At 7 p.m., everyone is invited to National Heights

Baptist Church, 103 Old Norton Road, Fayetteville, for a special

musical presentation. "God's Trombones" will be presented by

the church's Sanctuary Choir, with a fellowship to follow. For

more information call 770-461-1704.

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