Religion Briefs

Religion

Briefs

New members class starts in May

at McDonough Road

A class designed to help

new and prospective members become familiar with the

church will be taught at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in May at

McDonough Road Baptist Church. "Discovering Church

Membership" is targeted toward persons 18 years of

age and up who have joined since Oct. 1 or those who

would like more information before joining. Other

interested persons are welcome. Dr. David Chancey will

facilitate the classes while involving others in leading

the various sessions. The first class will be taught in

the Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, May 7. For more

information, call the church at 770-460-5423.

Newnan

Presbyterian plans children's art show, dinner

The Newnan Presbyterian

Preschool and Kindergarten is sponsoring a pasta dinner

and children's art show Wednesday, May 3, from 5:30-7:30

p.m. in the new fellowship hall. Pasta, salad, bread,

dessert and beverage will be available for $5 for adults

and $2.50 for children 10 and under. Take-outs are

welcome. A raffle drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Tickets

are available at the preschool office. For more

information, call 770-253-5018.

Zion

Lutheran offers Parents' Night Out

Parent volunteers of Zion

Lutheran Church in Newnan will offer a Parents' Night Out

on Friday, May. 5, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., giving adults

the opportunity to have some time for themselves while

their children participate in age-appropriate activities

and games. Registration is required one week in advance

and there is a fee of $5 per family to cover the cost of

snacks. The church is at 53 Country Club Rd. in Newnan.

Parents who would like to register their children may

call the church office at 770-253-2884.

Faith

and Fitness group starts Saturday at Providence

A Faith and Fitness group

for women at Providence United Methodist Church will

begin Saturday, May 6, at the home of Carol Axford. The

group will meet from 8-10 a.m., using the first hour for

Bible study and the second for walking, for those who

choose to stay. The first study is entitled

"Becoming a Woman of Excellence." Meetings are

scheduled for the first Saturday of each month. For more

information, call Eve Hanie at 770-719-8800 or Carol

Axford at 678-364-0121.

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