The St. Luke Players of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in McDonough will present a dramatic reading (in costume with minimal props) by a cast of ten of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Friday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Champagne, punch and sweets will be served following the performance. Admission is free. St. Luke Lutheran Church is at 1123 McDonough Place, McDonough, across from Blockbuster Video. For further information call the church, 678-432-0845.

Trip to governor's mansion planned

The S.A.G.E. group (senior citizens) at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will travel to the Governor's Mansion Friday, Dec. 17, leaving the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The tour is at 10 a.m. and the group will eat lunch at the Colonnade afterwards. Those planning to attend should bring money for lunch and $2 for gas. To register for the trip, call Tom Petrasek, 770-461-3118.

Southside Baptist to present cantata Dec. 19

The Southside Baptist Church Choir will present the birth of Christ cantata in song and scripture, based on Luke, chapter two, at the 10:45 a.m. worship service, Sunday, Dec. 19. Southside Baptist is approximately two miles south of the Fayetteville city limits on Ga. Hwy. 92 south. For more information, call 770-461-3393.

Christmas musical scheduled at The Avenue

The Peachtree City Christian Church will present a free musical celebration of the birth of Christ, "Because of Bethlehem" at the center gazebo at The Avenue in Peachtree City, Sunday, Dec. 19, from 6-7 p.m. The presentation will include the church's 40-voice choir and children's choir. For more information, call the church office, 770-487-9711.

McDonough Road schedules musical program

McDonough Road Baptist Church will present "Christmas at McDonough Road," Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., featuring the handbell choir, instrumentalists and vocalists. The church is at 352 McDonough Road, off Ga. Hwy. 54, east of Fayetteville. For information on the church or its activities, call 770-460-5423

FUMC plans Candlelight Dinner Dec. 19

Members of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will have a Candlelight Christmas Dinner Sunday Dec. 19, with seating beginning at 4:45 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and tables for eight people are available for $150. Tickets will be available until Dec. 15. A nursery will be provided. Proceeds will benefit the Costa Rica mission trips. For information, call the church office, 770-461-4313.

Sam's group heads for Stone Mountain Dec. 20

The Sam's group (senior citizens) at Fayetteville Christian Church will travel to Stone Mountain Monday, Dec. 20, to have dinner and view the laser show. The group will leave the church at 3 p.m. and will return after the laser show. The cost of $12 per person includes admission to the park and transportation. Individuals will pay for their own dinner. Those attending are advised to take a chair and blanket for the laser show. Sign up at the church. For more information, call the church, 770-461-8763.

Liberty to offer coffee for commuters

Liberty Baptist Church will begin a new community ministry in January of 2005. Beginning Jan. 6, the church will offer free cups of coffee to all commuters every Thursday morning from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Liberty Baptist Church is at 1077 Hwy. 314, Fayetteville.

Body of Christ plans WatchNight service

The Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., will have a WatchNight service, Friday, Dec. 31, at 9 p.m. Holy Communion will be observed and childcare will be provided. The church is at 3650 Flat Shoals Rd., College Park. For more information, call 770-472-4800 or visit the Web site, www.boccc.org.

FFUMC offers cancer support group

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church hosts a cancer support group each month for those who have been recently diagnosed or for those who are cancer survivors. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the bride's room in the Narthex. For more information, contact Eleanor McDuffie, 770-461-8912.

Senior group meets monthly at FFUMC

Titus II, a senior adult group, meets at noon on the first Tuesday of each month in the family Life Center at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. A meal, entertainment and guest speaker are featured. Lunch is $4 per person and reservations must be received by Thursday before the meeting. For more information or to join the group, call the church office, 770-461-4313