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Published Saturday, November 07, 2009 in Religion

Church Activities

Homecomings

* East Newnan Baptist Church, Sunday, 11 a.m. Covered dish meal to follow.

* 142nd Anniversary, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Sunday, 11 a.m.

Music/Drama

* Gospel singing at Free Sale (items given away), Solid Rock Baptist Church, today, 9 a.m.

* His Mercy, Disciple Community Church, Grantville, today, 7 p.m.

* Youth Empowerment Hype Night, Christ Discipleship Ministries, Fairburn, today, 7 p.m.

* Youth Choir Celebration, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 4036 Corinth Rd., Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

* Judy Mackie, Patsy Cline concert, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, Wednesday, 6-6:30 p.m. Reservations for family night supper, 4:45-6:30 p.m. by Tuesday, noon, 770-253-7400. Meals -- adult, $6; child, $3; family, $15.

* Johnny Mercer Centennial, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alvaton, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.

* Songs of Thanksgiving by Moreland Community Singers, Moreland Mill, Nov. 13-14, 7:30 p.m. Donations.

* Press On, Disciple Community Church, Grantville, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

* Atlanta Concert Ringers, holiday music/handbells, Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Suggested donation, $10.

* Jerry Yates, CD pre-release party and signing, Senoia Coffee Company, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m.

* 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

* Flea Market/Barbecue/Auction, Asa Powell Expo Center, today. Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. Auction, 9 a.m. Barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicken plates, $8. Pork rib slabs, $16. Multiple orders delivered, 770-253-7400.

* Moreland United Methodist Church Car Show, today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration, $25 -- $20 early registration. Online -- www.morelandumc.org or by mail at Moreland United Methodist Church P. O. Box 156, Moreland, GA 30259. Information, 770-253-0460.

* Craft Fair, parish hall, Catholic Church of St. Gabriel, Fayetteville, today, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

* Fun at the Falcon, Falcon Field, Peachtree City, today. Casino Night to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Societies at St. Matthew's/Tyrone, Holy Trinity/Peachtree City and St. Mary Magdalene. Tickets $25 from Lois Bruning/St. Mary Magdalene.

* Feed The Hungry Walk, Newnan High School, today, 8 a.m. Sponsor: Jesus Is Your Only Way. Contributions to Jesus Is Your Only Way Ministries, P. O. Box, 1412, Newnan, GA 30264.

* Pancake Breakfast, parking lot behind welcome center, Christian City, Union City, today, 8-10 a.m., $5. Proceeds to Children's Village.

* Lone Oak Country Festival, downtown Lone Oak, today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Baked goods, handmade crafts, jewelry, flea market. Sponsors: Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church/Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department.

* Barbecue, Unity Baptist Church, today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates, $7.

* Bake Sale, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, Nov. 18, 6-6:30 p.m.

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

Speakers

* Franklin Moses, Youth Day, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, 11 a.m.

* Jenny Cote, Christian author, picnic for elementary-sixth grade/parents, SouthCrest Church, Sunday, 12:45 p.m.

* Representatives of Newnan Police Department/Coweta County Sheriff's Office, Come To The Table, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Monday, 6 p.m.

* Tara Mulvany, "Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder," Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Monday, 7 p.m. Sponsor: Coweta Supporters of Developmental Disabilities.

* Dr. Stanley Krippner, "Shamans: The First Psychologists," lecture, room 1200, Technology-enhanced Learning Center, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Free.

* Carolyn Evans, Ladies Prayer Breakfast, Senoia Masonic Building, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.

* Jermaine Elder, Men and Women Day, Powell Chapel United Methodist Church, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m.

Meetings

* "Understanding the School Discipline Process using IDEA and IEP's," Parent to Parent of Georgia Training event, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

* 7 UP program, White Plains United Methodist Church, St. Marks, today, 5 p.m.

* International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alvaton, Sunday, 11 a.m.

* Christian Writers United, Coweta Community Church, Monday, 7 p.m. Information, Linda Jennings -- lajennings@charter.net or 770-304-0282.

* Program on Central Educational Center medical programs, Job Network, parish hall, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, Tuesday, 6 p.m.

* Senior Adult Lutherans Together, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

* Financial Peace University, Mills Chapel Baptist Church, Wednesdays starting Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. Information/registration, Jeff Smith -- 770- 253-7967 or pastorjeff@millschapel.com .

* Thanksgiving/Fellowship Prayer Breakfast, New Life Tabernacle, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Sponsor: Yahweh Ladies Women's Ministry.

* Life By Design Seminar, Christ Discipleship Ministries, Nov. 14, noon-6 p.m. Information, Pam, 770-969-8370.

* Johnny Mercer Centennial, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alvaton, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.

Outreach

* Hunters for the Hungry, Royal Baptist Church, today-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Field-dressed deer donated for needy. Prizes.

* ShareFest Coweta, churches from throughout county uniting for service projects, today. Start, East Coweta High School, 9 a.m.

* Soldiers of the Cross Coat Drive, dropoff location, Crossroads Chiropractic, Sharpsburg, through Nov. 22. Chiropractic gift certificate with donation. New or gently worn coats, scarfs, mittens, hats, insulated underwear, sleeping bags, blankets. Information -- 770-252-1848 or www.crchiro.net .

* Christmas box collection for Operation Christmas Child, multi-purpose building, Unity Baptist Church, Nov. 16-20 and Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-noon. Nov. 22, 2-5 p.m.

* Life Line ultrasound screening for stroke/vascular diseases, First United Methodist Church, Newnan, $139. Appointments, 1-800-395-1801.

* Donations needed for materials, Community Hands-On Actions. Contributions to Northside Baptist Church, 3070 Highway 29 N, Newnan, GA 30263, marked CHOA.

Other events

* Free Sale, Solid Rock Baptist Church, today, 9 a.m. Hot dogs, gospel singing.

* KidzXplosion, gymnasium, Moreland Elementary School, Sunday, 5 p.m. Free. High-energy, Nickelodeon-style children's rally. Sponsor: First Baptist Moreland.

* Harvest Festival, White Plains United Methodist Church, St. Marks, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.

The deadline for submission of items of the Religion section is Monday at 5 p.m. for the following Saturday edition. Items are published on a space available basis. For information, call Winston Skinner, 770-253-1576.