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Wednesday, December 5, 2001

Youth ministry tactics ready for a change
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
The other day I received through the mail a promotional piece for a youth conference that was billed as "anti-entertainment." I immediately identified with its appeal. Youth ministry, for the most part, has gone the way of Demas. Demas was a fellow worker with the Apostle Paul. Demas, however, left the work of ministry and went the way of the world. So, in ministry circles, to go the way of Demas is to go worldly.

St. Gabriel's prepares for Christmas with full slate of activities

The Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel in Fayetteville has an activity-filled month as its members prepare for the birth of Christ on Christmas.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran announces Advent services

Advent is a time of both eager anticipation and deep reflection, as Christians worldwide prepare to celebrate the coming of their Lord as an infant born in Judea.

Peachtree City United Methodist sets community Christmas events

Members of Peachtree City United Methodist Church recently announced plans for several Christmas events and invites the community to join in.

Religion Briefs

Nativity schedules Advent services

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity is offering a reflective service of Holy Eucharist on the Saturdays of Advent, December 8, 15 and 22. at 5:30 p.m.

His House sets Christmas event for ladies Dec. 8

Women of Faith at His House Community Church invite all ladies in the community to a "Creative Counterpart Christmas" Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

Providence children to perform Dec. 9

The children's choirs at Providence United Methodist Church will perform "Operation Christmas Child," Sunday, Dec. 9 at both the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services.

Truth 'farewell' performance is December 14

A farewell performance by the singing group "Truth," will be presented Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Christian Church.

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