The community is invited to a “Let Freedom Ring” celebration at Peachtree City United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 4, at 1:30 p.m. in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s 233rd birthday.

The combined adult choir and orchestra and the combined youth choir from Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville will perform “Freedom Celebration” Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Newnan and Sunday, July 5, at 7 p.m. at Flat Creek.

All Saints Anglican’s music director Shannon Bryan (at the piano) leads a group of youngsters in a tune-up for the annual free Music Camp coming up July 20-24.

Linda Yelton has joined the weekday preschool staff at Heritage Christian Church.

“Linda brings over 10 years of experience, an enthusiasm for education, and a passion for children,” a spokesperson said.

Heritage Christian Church Preschool offers trained instructors who provide age appropriate activities in a secure and safe environment. The school offers A Beka curriculum, foreign language classes, physical education classes, and school-wide fun days for children ages 2 through Pre-K. Enrollment is now open.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will offer various programs for children and youth this summer.

“Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School for kids entering Pre-K through fifth grade will be offered July 6-10, from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no charge. Register online at www.coslutheran.org

The week of June 15-19, 31 children in kindergarten through fifth grade enjoyed a week of fun and faith formation at Lutheroad Day Camp at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City hosted a Christian film festival last week which was highlighted by the appearance of Christian film maker, the Rev. Doug Folsom.

Pastor Mark Jordan, above, from The Lighthouse Church in Tyrone, recently received the LaGrange District Evangelism award for the United Methodist Church’s North Georgia Conference at the annual conference held in Athens.

The B-Acts group, for seniors age 50 and older at Flat Creek Baptist Church, will have a dinner meeting Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the church.

The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will meet July 7 at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room for a wine and cheese party to help organize projects, fundraisers, retreats and other activities.

COS to host ‘God and Country’ weekend
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will celebrate God and Country Weekend July 4-5. Readings, scriptures and music have been chosen to acknowledge and honor the nation’s heritage. The church is on the corner of Ga Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway.

The grand opening of the Second Chance Thrift Shop, a mission of Brooks United Methodist Church, was held Saturday, June 13. Bobby Butler, Brooks mayor, welcomed the shop with a speech and cut the ribbon, along with the Rev. Leslie Langford of Brooks UMC. The shop is in the old Crawford House, circa 1910, located at 151 West McIntosh Rd., Brooks, and is fully stocked with many second hand items, including clothing, household items, books and antiques. Hours of operation are Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Shown above are, front row (L-R) Bobby Butler, Leslie Langford, Rev. Derek Porter; back row (L-R) Sue Hardy, Jane Langford, Marge Price, Dan Langford, John Kennedy. Photo/Special.

The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City will meet July 7 at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room for a wine and cheese party to help organize projects, fundraisers, retreats and other activities.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host a Christian modern rock band, “Ives,” at the 9:45 a.m. service on June 28 in the Fellowship Hall.

All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City has scheduled its annual free Music Camp for July 20-24.

Curriculum for the camp includes singing, dancing, and an introduction to various instruments. No previous experience is required. Also, contests and games will be included in the event.

The combined adult choir and orchestra and the combined youth choir from Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville will perform “Freedom Celebration” Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Newnan and Sunday, July 5, at 7 p.m. at Flat Creek.

Friendship United Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a singing service Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. The service will be highlighted by the award winning gospel quartet, “Won by Faith” from Dallas, Ga. The group has sung with groups such as The Florida Boys, The Dixie Echos, The Anchorman and Palmetto State Quartet.

Eleven members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville will travel to Jamaica July 18-24 for a week of ministry with Praying Pelican Missions. The group will partner with Westgate Hills Baptist Church to support the Montego Bay suburb, encourage the church, and build relationships with the local people.

Tony McGee of Newnan (above) recently taught on “Spiritual Warfare” at a meeting of a local chapter of The International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) in Sharpsburg. The OSL is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members meet together in local chapters to study Scripture, especially the biblical stories of the healing miracles, as well as other books on Christian healing. Members also engage in healing prayer, often with the laying-on of hands. The organization(www.orderofstluke.org.) has over 7500 members in North America. For information regarding the forming chapter of OSL, contact edwina@redemptionfellowship.org Photo/Special.

Heritage Christian Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. The preschool offers programs for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Monday through Thursday of each week during the school calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The B-Acts group, for seniors age 50 and older at Flat Creek Baptist Church, will have a dinner meeting Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the church.

Liberty Baptist will have VBS June 6-10
Liberty Baptist Church will have “Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back To Jesus” Vacation Bible School July 6 - 10 from 9 a.m. - noon. Children in K-5 - through completed sixth grade are eligible to attend. Liberty Baptist is at 1077 Ga. Hwy. 314, north of Fayetteville. For more information, call the church, 770-461-5644, or visit www.lbcfayette.org.

The Lighthouse Church will change worship locations beginning Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 am. Services will move to The Legacy Theater at 1175 Senoia Rd. in Tyrone. Shown above, following the lease signing on June 10, are the Rev. Shannon Karafanda, associate pastor; Bethany Smith from The Legacy; Ed Zaj, Lighthouse board chairperson; and the Rev. Mark Jordan, lead pastor. For more information on Lighthouse Church, visit www.lighthouseumc.net or call 770-487-3400. Photo/Special.

Friendship United Methodist Church in Fayetteville will host a singing service Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m.

The service will be highlighted by the award winning gospel quartet, “Won by Faith” from Dallas, Ga. The group has sung with groups such as The Florida Boys, The Dixie Echos, The Anchorman and Palmetto State Quartet.

Bob Scrugham (L) of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City bought one of church member Freddy Burdeshaw’s paintings last week to help fund the purchase of a new church property.

Brooks United Methodist Church will celebrate Home Coming Sunday, June 21, featuring a special guest, the Rev. Dr. Don Harp, who will preach at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services