This year's

Anglican-Lutheran Ash Wednesday service marks the 18th anniversary of

combined worship by two Peachtree City congregations.

St. Andrew's-in-the-Pines

Episcopal Church and Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran will gather for worship

this evening at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's, 316 Peachtree Pkwy. North. The

service will include the imposition of ashes in the form of a cross on

each worshipper's forehead an ancient Christian symbol of mortality and

the celebration of Holy Communion.

Christians

throughout the world set aside the 40 days before Easter for meditation

and repentance. Churches often forego flowers, emphasizing prayer and

self-denial in solemn gratitude for Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday.

The Rev. Dan

Brigham, rector of St. Andrew's, will celebrate Mass. The Rev. John Weber,

senior pastor of Christ our Shepherd, will preach.

The Rev. Frank

Larisey and the Rev. Miriam Beecher will participate in the imposition

of ashes.

The two congregations'

choirs will provide special music under the direction of Leslie Boyette,

choirmaster and organist at St. Andrew's.

Following worship,

there will be a reception in the parish hall. A nursery will be available

during the service.

The Episcopalians

also observe Ash Wednesday as part of their regular 6 a.m. and noon worship

services. Christ Our Shepherd too will offer an Ash Wednesday service

at noon in their sanctuary at 101 Peachtree Pkwy. North.

The community

is welcome at all services. For further information, St. Andrew's number

is 770-487-8415; Christ our Shepherd's is 770-487-8717.

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