Mt. Olive to celebrate women's month

Mt. Olive Baptist Church will recognize October as "Women's Month." The festivities will begin Thursday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 7, with a Women's Conference 2005 at 7 p.m. nightly. Events will conclude Sunday, Oct 9. The theme for the event is "Trusting God through the secret storms of our lives ... Luke 8:2."

Apostle Spake will speak at Gate Church

The Gate Church in Fayetteville will host Apostle Kluane Spake on Sun., Oct. 16 at the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Those interested in learning about the apostolic/prophetic movement in the church today would benefit from these services. The church is at 115 Commerce Circle in Fayetteville. Call 770-460-8822 for more information.

FFUMC to offer grief class beginning Oct. 20

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will offer a five-week class which will focus on what grief and loss are like, what grieving people need, and what others can do and say to help create an environment for healing. Classes will be held Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m., from Oct. 20 through Nov. 17. The facilitator will be Carol Sue Ray. The cost is $12 to cover the manual. Call Laura Cox, 770-461-4313, ext. 16, to register.

Rockettes performance on tap for NHBC seniors

The senior citizens group at National Heights Baptist Church will travel to the Fox Theater in Atlanta for the Sunday, Nov. 27, performance of the famous Radio City Rockettes. The cost is $60 for orchestra seating and deluxe motor coach transportation. The bus will leave the church at 5:45 p.m. Limited seating is available. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-1704 or 770-461-3899.

Women's brunch set at PTC First Baptist

The health/wellness ministry of First Baptist Church of Peachtree City will host a women's brunch Monday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. to show honor and to offer encouragement to women with loved ones serving in the U.S. military service. There is no charge but reservations are required. Guest speaker will be Carol McGlothlin. For reservations, call the church, 770-631-2333. Childcare will be available upon request.

Peachland, Diplomats to perform at FFUMC

Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Southern Gospel concert Sunday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m., in the main sanctuary of the church. Proceeds will support the retirement of a mortgage for FFUMC's Family Life Center. The concert will feature two groups: the Atlanta-based Peachland Quartet, and the Diplomats, who also are from Georgia. Advanced tickets are now on sale for $10 each and may be obtained from the church office at 175 East Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, or by calling 770-461-4313.

Grantville to host gospel singing Oct. 21,22

This month's gospel singings at Grantville are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, beginning at 7 p.m. at the old Grantville Freight Depot. The concerts are free and usually last about 2 or three hours. Friday's featured groups are not being announced and will be a "surprise." Saturday's performance will feature The Christianaires from LaGrange, the Knox Family from Tallahassee, Ala., and Young Spirit from Manchester. The depot is adjacent to Colley Park on Main Street in Grantville. For more information, call Roy Smith, 770-251-5621, or e-mail [email protected] .

Campbellton UMC plans gospel sing, barbecue

Campbellton United Methodist Church in South Fulton County will have a free gospel sing and activities for children and adults Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. "Gospel on the Grass" will feature a different gospel singing group each hour on the lawn of the church. There also will be free tractor hayrides, a moonwalk, caricatures, face painting, historical tours, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples and hot dogs for children 12 and under. The church also will sponsor a barbecue dinner as a fund raiser, and will offer barbecue plates for $6 each and homemade desserts for $1 each. The church is on Ga. Hwy. 92, just past the intersection with Cascade-Palmetto Highway (Ga. Hwy. 154), next to Charlie's Convenience Store. For more information, call the church, 770-964-9083 or 404-405-1006.

Open Door Baptist plans fall festival

Open Door Baptist Church in Senoia will host its annual fall festival Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. Activities include games, rock wall climbing, a hay ride, moonwalk, spider jump, a gyro spinner, as well as hot dogs, candy, cotton candy and prizes. The church is at 7364 Ga. Hwy. 16 in Senoia. For information, call 770-599-6541.

Hope of Israel meets at Jonesboro 1st Baptist

The Hope of Israel Messianic Congregation is now meeting for worship each Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Celebration Room of the Recreation Outreach Center at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Classes are available for youth in grades 6-12, Club Maccabee for grades 1-5, and childcare for younger children. A Torah school is offered at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, with children's classes and childcare offered at the same time. Following the Torah school, participants are invited to stay for a beginner's conversational Hebrew and Aleph Bet class. For more information, e-mail congregational leader Rob Mandella at [email protected] or call 404-312-1766.

Body of Christ to host business fellowship

The Body of Christ Church International, USA, will host "Business by the Book," a business fellowship featuring Jerome Edmondson of Edmondson and Associates, Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9 a.m. All persons 18 years of age and older are invited to attend. 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 .

Siloam Church announces Hallelujah Festival

Siloam Church International in College Park will host its annual Hallelujah Festival for all ages Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon until 5 p.m. There will be food, games, rides, arts and crafts and more, all held in a Christian atmosphere. Siloam is at 3695 Roosevelt Hwy. (U.S. Hwy. 29), College Park. For more information, call the church office, 404-762-9175.

Changing Lives to dedicate new sanctuary

Changing Lives for Christ Ministry in Riverdale will dedicate its new sanctuary in three services planned for Oct. 16-18. Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, and 7:30 p.m. nightly Oct. 17 and 18. Guest speakers will be Dr. Glenn Wiggins of Waynesboro, Bishop Felix Snipes of Atlanta and Bishop Thomas Daniels of Riverdale. For directions contact the church office, 770-907-8404 or contact pastors Willie or Belinda Farmer, 404-765-9710. The church is at 2345 Hillside Rd., Riverdale, off Old National Highway.