Six Christian churches in the area Tyrone

Christian, Kenwood Christian, Fayetteville Christian, Peachtree City

Christian, Jonesboro Christian and Heritage Christian got together

last Sunday evening for the first Youth Rally, with many more to come.

Named "The Gathering," the event drew nearly 240 youth

and adults and was held at Oak Grove Elementary School in

Peachtree City.

A huge screen in one corner displayed the words of the

many songs sung. Songs were led by Derek Sweatman, Minister

of Youth at the Peachtree City Christian Church.

Playing in accompaniment were a band of youth from the

church. A McIntosh High School student, Cory Procter, played a guitar

and sang for the group.

Because the rally met with such success, one will be held

each month. The next one will be Oct. 25 at the Tyrone Christian

Church at 6 p.m. The next is planned for Nov. 22 at the Peachtree

City Christian Church, 6 p.m.

Sweatman says all churches in the area are invited to send

youth groups to participate. He says he considers the "unity" of the

people of Christ to be an important mission for young people, and

that what they can learn now about other Christians will be

valuable. For information call Sweatman at 770-487-9711.

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