The First Presbyterian Church

of Peachtree City now has more women's circles than it had for a total

congregation at its beginning in 1966.

It had a unique beginning,

if one could call a generic church unique. It served as a worship center

for all faiths until 1969, when the Baptists were able to initiate their

own congregation. The Community Chapel then became initiated into the

Atlanta Presbytery.

Currently enjoying a membership

of about 780 persons, it offers a choice to women among seven divergent

church circles, some of whom meet at the church and some meet at various

homes. There is a coordinating team that meets each month to discuss the

Bible study lessons for that month and to seek ways to show how a caring

community of women can strengthen not only the Presbyterian Church but

how to be witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.

Due to the success of the program,

a new men's Bible study fellowship is being planned. It will allow for

interactions and fellowship among its male members.

The adults this past summer

traveled to Mexico for a week. Fifteen members spent their time working

on a water supply and witnessing through the gospel.

Camp life entertained the youth

this summer through sharing their faith and finding ways to increase their

awareness of God in their lives.

An adult handbell choir entertains

many Sunday mornings as well as the choir, which performs at the 11 a.m.

service.

The Rev. Dr. Don Smith serves

as the church's senior pastor, a position he has held for the past 32

years.

A new associate pastor has

been added, the Rev. Sandi Wilmesherr.

New Sunday morning worship

times have been added: Sunday School is at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; worship services

are also at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. service is a contemporary worship

service. Family dinners are Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m.

The church is at 206 Willowbend

Road and can be reached at 770-487-7757.