Peachtree City United Methodist Church is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of the Church Preschool program. In September, 1984 the school began with three teachers and four classes with a total of 43 three- and four-year-old children. Over the years the program steadily increased in size and scope. In 2003-04 a Kindergarten program was added with 15 children, giving the school a total of 10 classes and 130 students. The PTCUMC Preschool first became recognized as a Program of Excellence by the United Methodist Preschool Association of the North Georgia Conference in 1996. The PTCUMC Preschool has maintained the same high quality of programming in the years that followed, achieving recertification in 1998, 2001, 2005 and 2008.
On Tuesday, March 16 the community is invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary. Festivities will begin with a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 PM in the PTCUMC multipurpose room. Class photos from all 25 years will be shown during the dinner and current students will sing. From 6:30 – 7:30 PM the school will hold an open house in the classrooms on the first floor. Dinner is $5 per person, $3 for children under 12, with a $20 maximum per family. RSVP by March 5 by calling the church at 770.487.6499 ext. 248. There is no charge for the open house. The celebration will be held in the PTCUMC Children and Youth Center at 400 Windgate Road. For further information, contact PTCUMC at 770-487-6499 or see the church website at www.ptcumc.org.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Coweta-Fayette Rotary brings SHROUD ENCOUNTER to Senoia on March 1st
SHROUD ENCOUNTER will be coming to McGuires in downtown Senoia on Monday March 1st at 6:30 PM. Shroud Encounter is a highly acclaimed multi-media presentation and is sponsored by the Coweta-Fayette Rotary Club.
Shroud Encounter is a production of Shroud of Turin Education Project, Inc. and will be presented by Russ Breault, president and founder. The presentation is a fast moving, big-screen experience covering all aspects of Shroud research. The Rotary event will be 30-minute abbreviated version.
Russ Breault is an international lecturer and researcher who has been featured in seven national documentaries and has presented at numerous colleges and universities including Duke, West Point, and Auburn. See www.ShroudEncounter.com for more info.
The Shroud of Turin is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains a mystery. The 14-foot long linen cloth that has been in Turin, Italy for over 400 years and bears the faint front and back image of a 5'10" bearded, crucified man with apparent wounds and bloodstains that match the crucifixion account as recorded in the Bible. Millions of people over the centuries have believed it be the actual burial shroud of Jesus. The historical trail tracks back through Italy, France, Asia Minor (Turkey) and may have originated in the Middle East according to botanical evidence.
A team of 24 scientists in 1981 concluded it was not the work of an artist. They found no visible trace of paint, pigment, dye or other artistic substances on the cloth. Other discoveries have defied explanation such as why the image shows up as a positive image in a photographic negative. The image also contains 3-D or distance information indicating the cloth must have wrapped a human form at the time the image was created. The blood is AB positive with human DNA. Skeptics have mounted numerous attempts to show how a medieval artist could have produced the image but all have been inadequate to fully explain how the mysterious image was formed. The image is so superficial it only penetrates the top micro-fibers to the depth of a single bacterium. In addition, there is no image under the blood meaning that the blood was on the cloth before the image. No attempt at replicating the image has resolved these two key attributes. If the cloth indeed wrapped a corpse, there are no stains of decomposition.
The Shroud was largely dismissed in 1988 when three carbon dating labs indicated a medieval origin. However chemical research published in a peer reviewed scientific journal in 2005 shows that the single sample cut from the outside corner edge was not part of the original Shroud material. In violation of the sampling protocol, only one sample was used for dating and was cut from the most handled area of the cloth, an area that should have been avoided. The sample appears to have been part of a section that was frayed and repaired sometime during the Middle Ages. Based on this new evidence, many scientists now believe the carbon dating result is inconclusive and should no longer be considered valid.
Adding strength to the Shroud’s authenticity, scientists from Hebrew University confirmed the presence of pollen from plants that grow only in Israel. The mystery continues. National Geographic called it "One of the most perplexing enigmas of modern times."
Shroud Encounter will cover all aspects of the history, science, art and theories of how the image may have been formed.
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Shroud Encounter is a production of Shroud of Turin Education Project, Inc. and will be presented by Russ Breault, president and founder. The presentation is a fast moving, big-screen experience covering all aspects of Shroud research. The Rotary event will be 30-minute abbreviated version.
Russ Breault is an international lecturer and researcher who has been featured in seven national documentaries and has presented at numerous colleges and universities including Duke, West Point, and Auburn. See www.ShroudEncounter.com for more info.
The Shroud of Turin is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains a mystery. The 14-foot long linen cloth that has been in Turin, Italy for over 400 years and bears the faint front and back image of a 5'10" bearded, crucified man with apparent wounds and bloodstains that match the crucifixion account as recorded in the Bible. Millions of people over the centuries have believed it be the actual burial shroud of Jesus. The historical trail tracks back through Italy, France, Asia Minor (Turkey) and may have originated in the Middle East according to botanical evidence.
A team of 24 scientists in 1981 concluded it was not the work of an artist. They found no visible trace of paint, pigment, dye or other artistic substances on the cloth. Other discoveries have defied explanation such as why the image shows up as a positive image in a photographic negative. The image also contains 3-D or distance information indicating the cloth must have wrapped a human form at the time the image was created. The blood is AB positive with human DNA. Skeptics have mounted numerous attempts to show how a medieval artist could have produced the image but all have been inadequate to fully explain how the mysterious image was formed. The image is so superficial it only penetrates the top micro-fibers to the depth of a single bacterium. In addition, there is no image under the blood meaning that the blood was on the cloth before the image. No attempt at replicating the image has resolved these two key attributes. If the cloth indeed wrapped a corpse, there are no stains of decomposition.
The Shroud was largely dismissed in 1988 when three carbon dating labs indicated a medieval origin. However chemical research published in a peer reviewed scientific journal in 2005 shows that the single sample cut from the outside corner edge was not part of the original Shroud material. In violation of the sampling protocol, only one sample was used for dating and was cut from the most handled area of the cloth, an area that should have been avoided. The sample appears to have been part of a section that was frayed and repaired sometime during the Middle Ages. Based on this new evidence, many scientists now believe the carbon dating result is inconclusive and should no longer be considered valid.
Adding strength to the Shroud’s authenticity, scientists from Hebrew University confirmed the presence of pollen from plants that grow only in Israel. The mystery continues. National Geographic called it "One of the most perplexing enigmas of modern times."
Shroud Encounter will cover all aspects of the history, science, art and theories of how the image may have been formed.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Celebrating Grace Hymnal to Premiere in Two Congregational Concerts
Nine Georgia Choirs will Participate in the Atlanta Concerts
After four years in development, Celebrating Grace Hymnal will be in church pews across the nation, beginning in March. Highlighting the premiere of the highly anticipated hymnal will be two congregational concerts held Sunday and Monday, March 7 and 8, at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2713 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.
Each of the evening concerts will feature five choirs, accompanied by organ, piano, hand bells, brass quintet, and timpani, to lead the congregation in singing. Several new works by well-known composers and arrangers will be performed, including four congregational anthems, a commissioned anthem, and the first anthem in the “Celebrating Grace Choral Series.”
Participating in the Sunday concert will be The Georgia Youth Choir Festival, and the choirs of First Baptist Church of Marietta, First Baptist Church of Griffin, First United Methodist Church of Milledgeville and Wieuca Road Baptist Church of Atlanta. Performing at the Monday program will be the Belmont University Chorale of Nashville, Tenn., the Mercer University Children’s Choir of Macon, and the choirs of First Baptist Church of Macon, and Peachtree Baptist Church and Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, both of Atlanta.
The Sunday concert will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the Monday event, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes a commemorative hymnal. Seating is limited, so advance registration is recommended, especially for groups. For more information, or to order tickets, go to www.celebrating-grace.com or call (877) 550-7707, ext. 7019.
About the Hymnal
Celebrating Grace Hymnal is a collaborative initiative of more than 50 leaders from the United States and Canada comprised of pastors, church musicians, composers, scholars and laity. The five-member editorial board purposefully took a grassroots approach to developing and designing the hymnal. Editors and committee members traveled across the nation, holding meetings with church leaders and seeking new ideas of how to meet the music needs of churches today.
The result is a comprehensive collection of timeless hymns and songs that have been sung for generations, along with new expressions of Christian faith by many of today’s most distinguished church music composers and arrangers. The format is designed to provide depth as well as flexibility to congregations and worship planners who seek fresh ways to tell the Gospel story.
Two components have been developed to complement the Hymnal: The Worship Matrix™ and Supplemental Music Resources. The Worship Matrix™ is an interactive library of online resources for worship planning. This web-based component provides an easy-to-use planner that enables users to develop a well-balanced cohesive worship service with scripture, readings, music and prayers complementing and building upon each other.
Supplemental Music Resources provides churches with quick online access to a full line of music and worship resources designed to enhance the music ministry. Some of the nation’s finest composers and arrangers in church music are participating in the creation of this exceptional music collection, including C.L. Bass, Cindy Berry, Todd Billingsley, Pepper Choplin, Michael Cox, Lee Dengler, Patti Drennan, Steve Dunn, Mark Edwards, Dan Goeller, Marty Hamby, Gary Lanier, Lloyd Larson, Ralph Manuel, Joseph M. Martin, Mary McDonald, Hart Morris, Anna Laura Page, Mary Kay Parrish, Stan Pethel, David Schwoebel, Robert Sterling, Martha Lynn Thompson, Sandy Wilkinson and Daniel Zamora.
Leadership
J. Thomas McAfee III, Chairman and President of Hallmark Systems, Inc., Macon, and church music proponent, initiated the Hymnal Project in 2006. He serves as Chairman and Editor and has been primarily responsible for the business side of the Hymnal’s development, publishing and distribution.
Mark Edwards, retired longtime Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Nashville, joined Celebrating Grace in 2007. As Vice President of Music and Worship Resources, Edwards has overseen the music side of the Hymnal.
Other members of the editorial board are John Simons, Director of the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Church Music Studies, Mercer University; David Music, Professor of Church Music, Baylor University, Waco, Texas; Milburn Price, retired Dean, Samford University School of Performing Arts, Birmingham, Ala., and Stanley Roberts, Associate Dean and Director of Choral Activities, Townsend School of Music, Mercer University.
Celebrating Grace Website
More information on the Celebrating Grace Hymnal is available at www.celebrating-grace.com. Celebrating Grace is located at 6501 Peake Road, Building 350, Macon, Georgia 31210.
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After four years in development, Celebrating Grace Hymnal will be in church pews across the nation, beginning in March. Highlighting the premiere of the highly anticipated hymnal will be two congregational concerts held Sunday and Monday, March 7 and 8, at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2713 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.
Each of the evening concerts will feature five choirs, accompanied by organ, piano, hand bells, brass quintet, and timpani, to lead the congregation in singing. Several new works by well-known composers and arrangers will be performed, including four congregational anthems, a commissioned anthem, and the first anthem in the “Celebrating Grace Choral Series.”
Participating in the Sunday concert will be The Georgia Youth Choir Festival, and the choirs of First Baptist Church of Marietta, First Baptist Church of Griffin, First United Methodist Church of Milledgeville and Wieuca Road Baptist Church of Atlanta. Performing at the Monday program will be the Belmont University Chorale of Nashville, Tenn., the Mercer University Children’s Choir of Macon, and the choirs of First Baptist Church of Macon, and Peachtree Baptist Church and Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, both of Atlanta.
The Sunday concert will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the Monday event, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes a commemorative hymnal. Seating is limited, so advance registration is recommended, especially for groups. For more information, or to order tickets, go to www.celebrating-grace.com or call (877) 550-7707, ext. 7019.
About the Hymnal
Celebrating Grace Hymnal is a collaborative initiative of more than 50 leaders from the United States and Canada comprised of pastors, church musicians, composers, scholars and laity. The five-member editorial board purposefully took a grassroots approach to developing and designing the hymnal. Editors and committee members traveled across the nation, holding meetings with church leaders and seeking new ideas of how to meet the music needs of churches today.
The result is a comprehensive collection of timeless hymns and songs that have been sung for generations, along with new expressions of Christian faith by many of today’s most distinguished church music composers and arrangers. The format is designed to provide depth as well as flexibility to congregations and worship planners who seek fresh ways to tell the Gospel story.
Two components have been developed to complement the Hymnal: The Worship Matrix™ and Supplemental Music Resources. The Worship Matrix™ is an interactive library of online resources for worship planning. This web-based component provides an easy-to-use planner that enables users to develop a well-balanced cohesive worship service with scripture, readings, music and prayers complementing and building upon each other.
Supplemental Music Resources provides churches with quick online access to a full line of music and worship resources designed to enhance the music ministry. Some of the nation’s finest composers and arrangers in church music are participating in the creation of this exceptional music collection, including C.L. Bass, Cindy Berry, Todd Billingsley, Pepper Choplin, Michael Cox, Lee Dengler, Patti Drennan, Steve Dunn, Mark Edwards, Dan Goeller, Marty Hamby, Gary Lanier, Lloyd Larson, Ralph Manuel, Joseph M. Martin, Mary McDonald, Hart Morris, Anna Laura Page, Mary Kay Parrish, Stan Pethel, David Schwoebel, Robert Sterling, Martha Lynn Thompson, Sandy Wilkinson and Daniel Zamora.
Leadership
J. Thomas McAfee III, Chairman and President of Hallmark Systems, Inc., Macon, and church music proponent, initiated the Hymnal Project in 2006. He serves as Chairman and Editor and has been primarily responsible for the business side of the Hymnal’s development, publishing and distribution.
Mark Edwards, retired longtime Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Nashville, joined Celebrating Grace in 2007. As Vice President of Music and Worship Resources, Edwards has overseen the music side of the Hymnal.
Other members of the editorial board are John Simons, Director of the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Church Music Studies, Mercer University; David Music, Professor of Church Music, Baylor University, Waco, Texas; Milburn Price, retired Dean, Samford University School of Performing Arts, Birmingham, Ala., and Stanley Roberts, Associate Dean and Director of Choral Activities, Townsend School of Music, Mercer University.
Celebrating Grace Website
More information on the Celebrating Grace Hymnal is available at www.celebrating-grace.com. Celebrating Grace is located at 6501 Peake Road, Building 350, Macon, Georgia 31210.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Gospel Singing at Noah's Ark Holiness Church
Saturday February 20, 2010 7:00PM
At 1404 Barnesville Rd., Griffin, GA 30224-8531
Refreshments served at 5:30PM and at intermission
For additional information contact Brother Michael Pritchett @ 770 227 6644
At 1404 Barnesville Rd., Griffin, GA 30224-8531
Refreshments served at 5:30PM and at intermission
For additional information contact Brother Michael Pritchett @ 770 227 6644
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Fayette: Centering Prayer Workshop Offered at PTCUMC
Peachtree City United Methodist Church invites the community to a Centering Prayer Workshop on Saturday, February 27, from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Centering Prayer helps open minds and hearts to the presence of Christ and to deeper relationship with him. Rather than replace other forms of prayer, Centering Prayer casts a new light and depth on the meaning of them. Based in Christian tradition, the practice of Centering Prayer was developed as a way of praying that leads one beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ through silence, solitude and simplicity.
Led by Roberta Oster, coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of Atlanta, the cost of the workshop is $30. Register online at www.ptcumc.org or by calling the church at 770.487.6499. Reservations made by February 24 will include a box lunch and drink. The church will take registrations at the door on February 27 (lunch not included).
Registration includes an optional six-week Centering Prayer weekly study on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, March 1 through April 12. Participation in the workshop is not a requirement for the weekly study. Advance registration is encouraged.
“I am looking forward to the Centering Prayer Workshop because in the midst of my often busy life I need to learn more about stillness. I believe that centering prayer will offer me a way to rest in the presence of God’s love and grace,” said Kim Reindl, Director of Adult Christian Formation at PTCUMC.
Both the workshop and the weekly study group will be held at the PTCUMC Worship Campus, 225 Robinson Rd in Peachtree City. For more information on the practice of Centering Prayer go to www.contemplativeoutreach.org.
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Led by Roberta Oster, coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of Atlanta, the cost of the workshop is $30. Register online at www.ptcumc.org or by calling the church at 770.487.6499. Reservations made by February 24 will include a box lunch and drink. The church will take registrations at the door on February 27 (lunch not included).
Registration includes an optional six-week Centering Prayer weekly study on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, March 1 through April 12. Participation in the workshop is not a requirement for the weekly study. Advance registration is encouraged.
“I am looking forward to the Centering Prayer Workshop because in the midst of my often busy life I need to learn more about stillness. I believe that centering prayer will offer me a way to rest in the presence of God’s love and grace,” said Kim Reindl, Director of Adult Christian Formation at PTCUMC.
Both the workshop and the weekly study group will be held at the PTCUMC Worship Campus, 225 Robinson Rd in Peachtree City. For more information on the practice of Centering Prayer go to www.contemplativeoutreach.org.
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