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PTCUMC cancels Trunk or Treat
Peachtree City United Methodist Church has cancelled its Trunk or Treat activity scheduled for Oct. 26. The official statement issued by the church states, “This year’s Trunk or Treat will not take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. We want to apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We look forward to providing this fun, family event next year.”

Cornerstone Baptist plans yard sale, fair

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/religion-briefs-102313

The Holly Grove AME Church Stewardess Board will host the annual note singing celebration on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Shape note singing is one of Georgia’s enduring sacred music traditions. Many do not realize that a separate, vibrant tradition exists in African American communities.

African American shape-note singers employ a unique note system, syncopated rhythms, and an emotional singing style that differentiates their music from that of the Sacred Harp tradition.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/note-singing-celebration-set-sunday-holly-grove-ame

McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host a “Fall Family Blast” on Thursday, Oct. 31 beginning at 6 p.m.

“We encourage families to go out and do their trick-or-treating, then come over and enjoy a hot dog, popcorn, drinks and more candy. Then, we’ll show a family-friendly movie on the front lawn, ‘The Lost Medallion,’” said David L. Chancey, pastor.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/mcdonough-road-baptist-host-%E2%80%98family-blast%E2%80%99-october-31

David Phelps, the signature voice of the Grammy-Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band will present Classic in Concert at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m.

“With his seemingly endless trademark vocal range that extends more than three octaves, David is credited as one of the most spectacular voices of our time,” a spokesperson said.

The married father of four has won two Grammies and is currently nominated for 11 Dove Awards in various categories, including Song of the Year and many performance categories.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/david-phelps-perform-harp%E2%80%99s-crossing-baptist-oct-31

Christ our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host its fifth annual Community Servant weekend Oct. 25-27 with many services and activities offered.

On Friday , Oct. 25, the church will hold a blood drive in the fellowship hall from 3:30 – 8 p.m. Flu shots will be given in Room 214 at 6 p.m. for a cost of $25.99. Medicare and several insurance plans are accepted.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, three services will be offered.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/community-servant-weekend-activities-start-friday-cos

On Sept. 15, the Rev. Father Robert Roethel was installed as the vicar, or pastor, of Fayetteville’s Church of the Holy Cross by the Most Rev. David Epps, Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-South.

Roethel was born and raised in St. Joseph, Mich.. He was a member of Saron Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed.

After graduating high school in 1980 he attended Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. where he earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/roethel-installed-vicar-church-holy-cross

Dogwood Church in Tyrone will offer GriefShare – Surviving the Holidays, a seminar, Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-9 p.m. The group will meet in the Atrium area of the church office.

The video presentation offers suggestions on how to handle hard-hitting emotions during the holiday season, what to do about family traditions, how to scale back on activities and holiday preparations, and where to find the strength to go on.

“I learned that it’s okay not to carry on every tradition, and it’s okay to cut back on invitations,” shared a seminar attendee.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/10-23-2013/dogwood-church-will-offer-holiday-griefshare-seminar

By ROBERT ROSS and TREY RAGSDALE

Many of us moved to Fayette County for its highly regarded public schools, low crime rates, and the wide-open spaces, or maybe the charm of small towns like Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey. 

We also recognize the need for a vibrant economy to provide career opportunities right here for our children, along with the attendant challenges of growth.

How do we retain our character and grow too? How do we maximize our strengths and respond to threats? How do we thrive without selling the soul of Fayette County?

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The fiasco in Washington over the partial government shutdown, raising the debt ceiling and deepening animosity between Republicans and Democrats (and Republicans and Republicans), has left many asking if there is any way out of this bitter, endless cycle. There may be.

The Financial Times recently suggested that America’s largest foreign creditor — China — might want to reduce the size of its loans financing our debt.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/cal-thomas/10-22-2013/just-say-%E2%80%98no%E2%80%99-underwriting-more-debt

There are many things that might have been done to reform healthcare in the United States after Barack Obama was elected. The Affordable Care Act does begin to address some of these problems:

It begins to break the bond of employers being the primary provider of health insurance coverage.

This was always an odd idea that exists as an artifact of the wage and price freeze of World War Two. Employers were not allowed to raise wages to attract workers, so they began offering “fringe” benefits instead.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/greg-scandlen/10-22-2013/universal-health-insurance-lie