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James L. Friday, Sr., 73, of Peachtree City

James "Jim" L. Friday, Sr., 73, of Peachtree City, passed away on May 14, 2012.

He was born in Birmingham, Ala., in 1939, graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1957. He then entered the U.S. Navy in 1957, serving aboard submarines until 1966.

He married Marion Forehand in 1957 and was hired as a pilot by Eastern Airlines in 1966. Jim founded Mid-Georgia Courier, Inc. in 1982 and was one of the founders of The Fayette Youth Protection Home in 1988. He was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Read More»

Relay for Life returns this Friday at PTC’s Falcon Field

From left are Braves teammates: Lindsay Davis (she’s been on the relay team for eight years), Meghan Wilson (Braves Team Captain since 2005) and Rebeca Bonilla (she’s been on the team for six years). Photo/Special.

Meghan Wilson lighting the Relay For Life Torch in 2005. Photo/Special.
Relay For Life is a celebration for cancer survivors and their caregivers. This year’s Relay For Life will be held on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 at Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field in Peachtree City. Each year cancer survivors are chosen as Honarary Chairpersons and Ambassadors.

“We are so excited to have some wonderful survivors representing Relay this year” said Relay Co-Chairperson Marji Clark.
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Fayette Library honors Dr. Sams

Dr. F. A. Sams cuts a ribbon naming the new Reading Room at the Fayette County Library in his honor. Chamber members and library staff assisted in the endeavor. Photo/Carolyn Cary.

The Reading Room, recently added onto the Fayette County Public Library, was the scene of the many patients, friends, and relatives honoring the venerable “Dr. Sambo,” otherwise known to the world as Dr. Ferrol Sams, Jr. of Fayetteville, medical doctor and author.

The room was officially named in his honor and he was in his usual crackling good spirits, for a man who will be 90 years old Sept. 26. Read More»

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Pastors get some of the most interesting questions from people they meet and people in their congregations. Here are a few that I have received in my ministry over the years and via email for this column.
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Tyrone’s Hopewell UMC plans Chick N-Que, yard sale this Saturday

Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone will hold its annual Chick-N-Que on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Hopewell UMC Children and Youth Ministry will sponsor a yard sale during the Chick-N-Que. Spaces are available to the community for $40 each.

The barbecued chicken meal costs $7.50 per person and all proceeds go toward mission projects.

There will also be a bake sale, sponsored by the Recycled Kids.

Contact Pat Powers, 770-632-9050 (email Powerscomics@bellsouth.net), to purchase Chick-N-Que tickets or to reserve space at the yard sale. Read More»

Donations needed for Square Foot ministry’s May 19 yard sale

Shown are yard sale committee members (L-R) LaVern Taylor, Frank Pepper and Sheri Pepper. (Photo/Special)

Square Foot Ministry (SFM), the local non-profit organization, is seeking donations for its annual yard sale. This year the sale will be a one-day sale scheduled for this Saturday, May 19, and will be held in the parking lot and Family Life Center of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church (FFUMC) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Read More»

FPC will send team to Fayette’s Relay for Life this weekend

Fayette Presbyterian Church’s team of members will participate in this year’s Relay for Life at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. Friday evening, May 18, and will continue through Saturday morning, May 19.

The Relay starts with a Survivors Lap at 7 p.m. This is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories they have achieved over cancer. Read More»

Heritage will again host Winshape Camp for kids ‘of all backgrounds’

Last year’s Winshape Camp drew children from all over the community who enjoyed a week of varied activities. Photo/Special

Registration is now open for Winshape Camps for Communities, which will be hosted by Heritage Christian Church, July 9-13. The day camp is open to all students who have completed first through sixth grade. Camp runs from 7:45 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost is $184 for a full week of camp. A deposit of $50 is due upon registration. Scholarships are available.

“WinShape Camps For Communities combines sports and recreation, arts, Bible study & worship for a truly unforgettable week of life change” a spokesperson said. Read More»

Fayette Presbyterian’s VBS starts June 4

Fayette Presbyterian Church (FPC) will provide its annual VBS program with this year’s theme entitled, “Operation Overboard – Dare To Go Deep With God!”

The event will be held Monday through Friday, June 4 through 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church.

Daily VBS will consist of interactive bible stories, music, art, games and snacks and is open to rising K through fifth grade.

FPC is located at 791 Forest Ave. (Ga. Highway 92 north), Fayetteville.

Heritage Christian’s VBS starts June 25

Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville invites children to “Sky: Everything is Possible with God” Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29 from 8:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. VBS is open to kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade.

VBS is free of charge until May 31. Beginning, June 1, VBS will be $10 per child. Registration forms are available online at www.heritagechristian.org, and at both buildings on campus.

For more information, email: childrens@heritagechristian.org or call the church, 770-716-5768, ext. 323.

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