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Chabad of Peachtree City, an Orthodox Jewish congregation, will conduct a menorah lighting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, on the lawn of the City Hall in Peachtree City.
Rabbi Rossi Lew, spiritual leader of the congregation, said the event will occur during the observance of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Lights and Feast of Dedication.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/menorah-lighting-be-held-dec-1-peachtree-city
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will begin Advent Dec. 1 with a family festival at 9:45 a.m. All will create Advent wreaths. Midweek Advent services begin on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
From Nov.30-Dec. 1, members will hear the new Zimbelstern. A gift of the Dietmeyer family, these five little bells are installed on the organ’s façade.
The annual Blue Christmas service is Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/cos-announces-december-events
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, the community showed up once again with the help of the T-shirts for Turkeys program (sponsored by the JOY FM, Chick-fil-A and Franklin Financial), and 874 turkeys were given for families in need for Fayette County through the Real Life Center. For information on how to get help or get involved, contact the Real Life Center at www.reallifecenter.org or 770-631-9334. Shown, L-R, John Leake, Sam Hogan and Mike Martaus. Photo/Special.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/turkeys-needy
To celebrate member Lamar Wallace’s 102nd birthday this Thursday, members of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Tyrone recreated a 1940s themed “USO Canteen.”
The event was held on Nov. 13.
In the tradition of the USO, church members provided home-made chili and hot dogs, and provided home-grown entertainment from the World War II era. Members scoured attics and basements and provided vintage memorabilia to use as table decorations. Old uniforms were taken out of mothballs and younger and leaner youth were recruited to wear them for the occasion.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/hopewell-celebrates-lamar-wallace%E2%80%99s-102nd-birthday
The Celebration Choir and Orchestra of McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville will present “It’s Christmas!” Sunday, Dec. 8, at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
“‘It’s Christmas!’ is an exciting, thrilling, invigorating time of worship and music that emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas,” said Mark Karki, minister of music and worship.
A variety of Christmas music will be shared, Karki said. “You’ll hear timeless classics that make Christmas ‘Christmas,’ along with fresh songs that will stir your heart.”
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/mcdonough-road-baptist-presents-%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-christmas%E2%80%99
Local author Connie Campbell Bratcher will sign her new inspirational poetry book, “Shine the Light,” at the B-Acts (senior citizens) Christmas party at Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville, on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The artist/illustrator will be there to sign as well. The book contains excerpts from her previous three books which have been endorsed by many local pastors.
Signed copies of the books can now be purchased at Pam’s Hallmark in Peachtree City or through Bratcher’s website: www.FaithPoetry.com, and soon will be available to order through any bookstore.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/bratcher-will-sign-new-book-flat-creek-baptist-senior-event
Advent services begin at WOG tonight
Word of God Lutheran Church invites the community to attend mid-week Advent worship services on Wednesday evenings beginning Wed., Nov. 27. Prior to the service snacks and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 7 p.m. Advent services in December will be held on Dec. 4,11, and 18. The services will be preceded by a soup and bread meal at 6:15 p.m., with the service beginning at 7 p.m. Word of God is at 303 Kelly Drive, Suite 10, Peachtree City. For more information, call 770-897-4508.
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-27-2013/religion-briefs-112713
SWIMMING
LANDMARK competed Nov. 19 in North Atlanta in a meet that included Grady, Maynard T. Jackson Booker T. Washington high schools. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed third overall, and Ty Janyaem was second in the 100 breaststroke.
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BOYS BASKETBALL
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-26-2013/high-school-sports-roundup-nov-27-2013
I never thought I would say this, but I am definitely a Duck Dynasty fan. My appreciation for the show, however, was not love at first sight, because I proverbially, “judged the book by its cover.” I thought there was nothing this group of self-professed “rednecks” and I would have in common.
However, one fateful evening I decided to watch the hit series. To my surprise, I found myself smiling at the gentle and country ways of sweet Mrs. Kay, laughing out loud at the slow witticism of Pa Phil and Jase, and busting a gut at Uncle Si, “simply telling the truth, Jack!”
via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/bonnie-willis/11-26-2013/turkey-day-duck-dynasty-style
The fourth Thursday in November is the day we have historically gathered with family and friends to give thanks for an abundant harvest.
Since fewer families now depend on farming, Thanksgiving has evolved into a series of activities that better suit urban lifestyles. It has become an extended weekend of family gatherings beginning with the traditional Thursday meal followed by four days of watching football and a mad rush into the holiday shopping season.
Thanksgiving is still a traditional time to reflect, and I want to share a few random thoughts of appreciation. I am thankful for:
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