His House Community Church will celebrate its eighth birthday Sunday, March 13, beginning with worship and dedication of the new church building at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue and gospel music by Dana and Alvin of "Simply His." His House was founded in March of 1997. Knox Herndon is the pastor. The church is on Ga. Hwy. 85 in Senoia, a mile south of the intersection of Ga. Hwys. 85 and 16. For information and reservations (requested), call 770-719-2365. Christ's Church at Whitewater sets kids' event

All children, fifth grade and under, are invited to "Rise & Shine," a children's Easter celebration at Christ's Church at Whitewater, Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. until noon. Activities include a giant Easter egg hunt, egg relays, an inflatable obstacle course, and lunch. Children are encouraged to bring their Easter basket and a decorated egg and enter the contest to win a prize. For more information, contact Tina Parker, children's minister, 770-461-1487. Christ's Church is on Ga. Highway 85, approximately 4.5 miles south of the courthouse. St. Andrew's to present 'The Crucifixion'

The choir of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Peachtree City will perform Sir John Stainer's oratorio, "The Crucifixion," Palm Sunday, March 20, at 7 p.m. The work is described as "...a meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer." The piece was first heard in February, Good Friday, 1887, at the St. Marylebone parish church in London. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is at 316 Peachtree Parkway North, Peachtree City, Phone: 770-487-8415. Woolsey Baptist to present Easter musical

The Celebration Choir and Drama Team of Woolsey Baptist Church, 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville, will present, "Believe," an Easter musical, Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. nightly. The musical was created by Steve Moore and David T. Clydesdale and arranged by David T. Clydesdale. For more information about the Easter pageant, call the church office, 770-460-9618 or visit the church website, www.woolseybaptist.org .