Fall picnic set at Community Christian

Community Christian Church in Fayetteville will host a fall picnic featuring food, fun and fellowship Saturday, Oct. 1. beginning at 2 p.m. The church is at 349 Kenwood Rd.

North Fayette UMC will have Fall Festival Oct. 1

The Board of Stewards at North Fayette United Methodist Church will sponsor a Fall festival Saturday, Oct. 1 at the church. The event will feature a community barbecue with barbecued chicken, Brunswick stew, and all the "fixins." In addition, there will be a craft sale and a rummage sale. Ladies of the church also will provide cakes and other dessert treats for sale. The church is at 847 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville.

Flat Creek to host farewell reception for Davis

A farewell reception for Scott Davis, minister of music at Flat Creek Baptist Church, will be held Sunday Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m.,to show the congregation's appreciation for his more than 20 years of service. The public is invited to attend. Flat Creek Baptist is on Flat Creek Trail between Ga. Hwy. 54 and Tyrone Road.

Blessing of the Animals service planned

A Blessing of the Animals Service at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at the upper parking lot under the shade trees. The event will include music, readings and an individual blessing for each of the animals. Those who are unable to bring their animals are invited to attend also. Prayers for their animals will be included during the service. For information, call 770-487-8717.

Grace Church will host Family Fun Fest

Grace Evangelical Church will host a free Family Fun Fest Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11:45 a.m. The event will feature barbecue from Smokey Bones Restaurant and fun for kids of all ages . There will be inflatable play areas and a challenge ring for Sumo wrestling matches. For more information, call 770-487-0791. Grace Church is at 164 Flat Creek Trail, off Ga. Hwy. 54, between Peachtree City and Fayetteville.

Whitewater Baptist plans cemetery memorial

Whitewater Baptist Church will have a memorial service in the cemetery Sunday, Oct. 2, to honor the memory of those buried there. Following the 11 a.m. worship, the congregation will host a covered dish dinner, followed by the memorial service at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend, especially those who have loved ones buried in the cemetery.

The Rock to offer health screenings Oct. 5

Lifeline Screening will be at The Rock Baptist Church to provide health screenings Wednesday, Oct. 5. Screenings will be available for stroke/carotid artery abnormalities, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. Prices differ for each test but all four are being offered for $129. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call 1-800-324-1851. The church is at 1392 Sandy Creek Road, near Ga. Hwy. 74. For more information, call the office, 770-461-9367, or e-mail [email protected] .

FGBMFI conference set for Oct. 27-29

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) will have its second annual Southeastern Regional Conference Thursday, Oct. 27 through Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel, 1031 Virginia Ave, Atlanta. Many guest speakers are scheduled to appear at the family event. Tickets are required. For more information, visit the Web site, www.fgbmf-georgia.org .