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Published Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Religion

Church Activities

Music/Drama

* Higher Hope, Line Creek Baptist Church, Sunday, 6 p.m. Love offering.

* Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, "The Colors of Love," Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, Atlanta, Dec. 1-12, weekdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Holiday show for children ages 3-10. Tickets, $10. Group rates available. Information/reservations, www.youthensemble.org or 404-756-2184.

* Festival Singers of Atlanta, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta, Friday, 8 p.m. Admission, $18 -- includes creche exhibit.

* Reverence, Disciple Community Church, Grantville, Dec. 5, 7-8 p.m.

* Handbell Choir, Central Baptist Church, Dec. 6, 8:45/10:55 a.m.

* Advent Lessons, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Dec. 6, 5 p.m.

* Children's Choir Christmas Presentation, Macedonia Baptist Church, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

* Hanging of the Greens, Central Baptist Church, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

* Jerry Yates, CD Pre-Release Party, Hastings, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.

* Fayette Festival of Carols, Heritage Christian Church, Fayetteville, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. Singing -- Southern Nights Chorale, Atlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde, Edgefield Baptist Gospel Choir, Festival Orchestra. Tickets -- $8 in advance, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/77656. At door, $10. Seniors/students, $7. Under six, free.

* Live Music Worship, Disciple Community Church, Grantville, Saturdays, 7 p.m. Free, professional, live CD for participants. To register, Dwayne Cook -- 404-273-4785 or e-mail newspiritministry@yahoo.com .

Fundraisers

* Chair-ity Event, Hollingsworth House, Fayetteville, Monday, 5-7:30 p.m. Elegant holiday event -- food, live entertainment, live/silent auctions. Tickets, $25, 770-703-2636. Benefits Christian City.

* All You Can Eat Breakfast, Summer Hill Baptist Church, Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m. Tickets, $5 in advance/$6 at door. Sponsor: Youth Choir.

* St. Andrew's Fine Art and Craft Fair, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Peachtree City, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

* "The New Hope Family Cook Book," $20. New Hope Church, 7719 Callaway Rd., Greenville, GA 30222.

Speakers

* Dr. Vidalia Addy, "Standing For Jesus," Christmas Extravanganza, fellowship hall, Powell Chapel United Methodist Church, today, 6 p.m. Sponsor: Powell Chapel UMW.

* Grover/Rosanne Tyner, retired missionaries to Philippines, East Newnan Baptist Church, Sunday, 11 a.m.

* Anthony Stroman, Resurrection Church, Sunday, 11 a.m. Program on financial management.

* Cathy Lee Phillips, Woman's Holiday Gala, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Tickets, $15 -- includes book by Phillips -- from church office. Dinner -- pork tenderloin, rice, green beans, fruit salad, dessert.

Meetings

* First Sunday in Advent, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sunday, 8:30/11 a.m. Potluck luncheon to follow.

* Ushers Anniversary, Summer Hill Baptist Church, Sunday, 11 a.m.

* Community Service, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alvaton, Sunday, 11 a.m. Joint service of Mt. Zion and Carmel United Methodist.

* Night In Bethlehem, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, Sunday. Dinner, 5 p.m. Advent Workshop, 5:30 p.m. Journey to the Manger, 5:30 p.m. Supplies for Advent wreath, $5. Donations for dinner.

Outreach

* Service of Remembrance, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Registration/Information, Debbie Rose, 770-502-1104. Sponsor: Healthfield Hospice.

* Dinner for A Brighter Day Outreach, Senoia United Methodist Church, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Admission -- toy and present for a child.

* Depot singing group collecting new unwrapped toys and food for needy. Information, depotsinging@yahoo.com or 770-583 3977.

* Griefshare, Community Christian Church, Mondays, 7 p.m.

Other events

* Nativity Scene Display, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta. Today/Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 29/Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.; Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Admission$5, adults; $4, seniors/students; free, under 12. Concert by Festival Singers of Atlanta, Friday, 8 p.m. Admission, $18.

* Nativity Scene Display, First United Methodist Church, Hogansville, Dec. 5, noon-3 p.m.

* Dickens Village, Heritage Christian Church, Fayetteville, Dec. 9-13, 6-9 p.m. Free.