The Small Group Ministry at Heritage Christian Church will off “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays,” a free, helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Childcare will be provided.

The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will once again sponsor its annual Christmas Tour of Homes, this year planned for Saturday and Sunday Dec. 5 and 6, from 1 – 5 p.m. each day. Six homes have been selected for the tour, and include restored historic dwellings, an ecologically friendly home, and the home of an interior designer.

At the recent City Council meetings in both Peachtree City and Fayetteville, mayors of both cities issued a proclamation declaring November to be City Family Month. The proclamation urges “all citizens to spend quality time with family members to strengthen relationships between parents and children.”

St. Andrew’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City will host its annual Fine Art & Craft Christmas Fair Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parish hall, 316 Peachtree Parkway North. Several local well-known artists are scheduled to display their works, including Lisa Nicholson of Marietta, a nationally recognized and award-winning glass artist.

A special Thanksgiving Day Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.

Father Dan Fleming, pastor, will celebrate the Mass.

The Lighthouse and Hopewell United Methodist Church will join together this year to provide a community Thanksgiving service with Holy Communion at the Hopewell location Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.

Brooks UMC BBQ, bake sale planned
Brooks United Methodist Church will hold its annual barbecue and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. offering barbecue, Brunswick stew and all the trimmings .The ladies will sell homemade desserts. The Second Chance Thrift Shop will offer a shopping bonanza in the gym with a large selection of clothes, household items, books and Christmas decorations. Brooks UMC is at 119 Morgan Mill Rd. in Brooks, three miles south of Starr’s Mill on Ga. 85 Connector. Call for more information or go to www.brooksumc.com.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City recently confirmed eight young adults in their Christian faith. Shown above (L-R) are Jacob Sussman, Alec Emmett, Dillon Richards, Emily Engel, Cory Smith, director of youth ministries, the Rev. Daniel Schepmann, senior pastor, Grant Worthington, Evan Krug, Michael Smith, and Michael Giunta. Photo/Special.

“GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays,” a free, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death, will be offered at Fayetteville First Baptist Church Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, 205 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville.

Andrew’s in the Pines Dayschool recently held its annual Donuts with Dad event. Shown above is Jackson Lovejoy showing his dad, Scott, around the school and sharing a doughnut and some juice. Photo/Special.

The annual Ladies Luncheon at Jonesboro First Baptist Church will be held Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the church’s Recreation Outreach Center.

The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will once again sponsor its annual Christmas Tour of Homes, this year planned for Saturday and Sunday Dec. 5 and 6, from 1 – 5 p.m. each day.

National Heights Baptist Church will sponsor a trip to the Fox Theater to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The Rockettes.

Bishop David Epps, bishop of the Mid-South Diocese, rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church in Sharpsburg, and vicar of Christ the King Fellowship in Savoy, Ill., was the speaker at an annual men’s retreat at the Mount St. Alphonsus Retreat Center in Esopus, N.Y. About 60 men from several parishes in the Diocese of the Northeast attended. Epps, a former Marine, spoke on “Lessons Learned in Marine Corps Boot Camp.”

Prince of Peace celebrates anniversary
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary this Sunday, Nov. 15, with two simultaneous services at 10 a.m. — one in the Life Center and one in the sanctuary. Lunch will be served after the services and a special “Memory Lane” video will be shown. The church is at 257 Ga. Hwy. 314, Fayetteville. For more information, call 770-461-3403 or visit www.princeofpeacefayette.com.

The annual fund-raising Las Vegas-style event hosted by three local Catholic churches will take place this Saturday, Nov. 7, at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.

“Operation Lock-in” took place at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran recently. Some 38 middle-schoolers heard Maj. Bruce Ladman speak of his experiences in Kuwait. They assembled over 200 items into care packages to be sent to military personnel. Pictured are (foreground, L-R) Jamie Callison, Laura Landis, Theresa Jones, Elli Breckenridge, Megan Eberle, Olivia Laaker, and Eric Sutliff. Background (L-R), Megan and Barbara Sutliff and Sue Landis. Photo/Special.

Perlieu Stew weekend coming up
Members of Bethany United Methodist Church will offer their famous Perlieu Stew Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon until 5 p.m., or until the stew is sold out. Plates for children are $5, adults $8. Pints are $6 and quarts are $10. The event dates back to the early days of the church. Bethany is at 607 Rivers Rd., (where Rivers Road changes to Milam Road) in north Fayette County.

HeartCry, a ministry of New Hope Baptist Church, will present its 9th annual ”2009 Harvest Classic Footsteps for The Orphan 5K Race, Walk, and Kids Fun Run” Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 551 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville.

True Vine Baptist Church (formerly Little Vine Baptist Church) in Tyrone will celebrate its 121st anniversary this week with revival services planned through Friday, Nov. 6, in the recently renovated sanctuary. The revival started Tuesday night and will continue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. nightly.

Providence UMC will host a free evening of music, dessert and childcare with pianist Stanton Lanier on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The concert features music from Lanier’s CD, “December Peace,” and includes captivating visuals and inspiring stories.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s Praise Band members prepare to rehearse for the church’s upcoming 25th Anniversary and Homecoming celebration Sunday, Nov.

Strolling “medieval troubadour” Phil Kelley paused to speak with parishioner Betsy Strickland last Saturday at the Harvest Festival hosted by All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City. Kelley and other musicians entertained while shoppers checked out the jewelry, fine art, pies, cakes and handicrafts. Doug and Kelly Abrams played the piano and Kent McVay played the bagpipes. All Saints recently moved to property at 225 South Peachtree Parkway. Photo/Special.

“GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays,” a free, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death, will be offered by two Fayette County churches this month.

Several members of the Coweta/Fayette Chapter of the Order of St.