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Hezekiah Walker to perform in Lithonia
Grammy-winning artist Hezekiah Walker will appear at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at The Mall at Stonecrest in celebration of his new CD, "Azusa the Next Generation." The appearance will be nationally televised.
In the Beginning...
Rockdale County will have an opportunity to celebrate the King James Bible, a bestseller for more than 400 years, during a six-week exhibit at Nancy Guinn Library beginning May 29.
Celebration choir hosts guest singer
The Newton County Celebration Choir will perform a concert at 6 p.m. June 1 with guest singer Bishop Paul S. Morton Sr.
Just a thought: He lives within us
The world cannot know him, but we know him because he indwells us.
'Ugandan Thunder' makes local stop
"Ugandan Thunder," an internationally acclaimed choir consisting of 22 multi-talented children is currently thrilling audiences across the country and will soon make a stop in Covington.
BBC Bike-A-Thon 2013
Each year, Berean Baptist Church takes up an offering for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. The full amount of this offering goes to missionaries associated with the North American Mission Board for salaries and ministry supplies. This in turn enables missionaries to help others hear the message of Christ in hopes of them responding in faith to his offer of salvation.
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Archive By Section - RELIGION
Church expansion ‘a dream come true’
Founded in 1897, the historic New Hope Baptist Church located on the corner of Brown and Ivy streets has been a beacon of hope, love, compassion and faith. The church was planted by a group of people from Bethlehem Baptist Church who felt there was a need for a church in the Harristown Community. Today, it continues to be a ministry that is not about religion, but about a relationship with Jesus Christ. In recent ...
Jersey Community Church sponsors fund raisers for Wade Jones
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Jersey Community Church will sponsor two fundraisers to help the family of JCC youth pastor Wade Jones, who recently suffered a stroke.
Everybody needs spiritual renewal
We live in an imperfect world where life is tough on everyone. Admittedly, we've all blown it at one time or the other and made mistakes. For too long, people have been passing down unhealthy behavior from one generation to the next. Eastridge Community Church believes this can be stopped by teaching life-giving choices.
Kingdomwood Film Festival opens at the Mall at Stonecrest
The inaugural Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival will be held Oct. 9 – Oct. 11 at Stonecrest Mall. Under the conference theme, "Reach, Teach and Inspire," weekend activities will include screenings of shorts, features and documentaries with faith and inspirational themes, a preview of an upcoming documentary on the Rev. A.D. King - Martin Luther King Jr.'s brother - and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement as well as gospel concerts spotlighting ...
A new home for Living Way Worship
Living Way Worship Center International is celebrating their one-year anniversary at their new location on 4051 Highway 81 south and invites the community to join in the special activities this weekend. The festivities begin with a free Christian rock concert featuring Builders None. The concert begins at 7 p.m. - doors open at 6 p.m. Autographs, CDs and T-shirts will be available. Sunday morning will include a celebratory time of praise and worship ...
There’s always something you can do
At age 91, Covington resident Lovic Cyril Warren Jr. says in retrospect that his greatest accomplishment was preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. After his wife passed in 2003, Warren began to seek God's purpose for his golden years. When his eyesight weakened due to Macular Degeneration, Warren discontinued preaching and teaching Sunday School. He prayed this prayer, "Lord, I can't hear much better than I can see and I can't drive ...
Former Senate Chaplain to visit First Baptist
This Sunday, former chaplain of the United States Senate Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie will be preaching at First Baptist Church in Covington. He served as Senate Chaplain from 1995-2003 and is a beloved figure in Washington and throughout the world.
Eastridge Community Church launches Life’s Healing Choices campaign
Eastridge Community Church will launch Life's Healing Choices, an eight-week campaign, on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Grace notes: Don’t ask what, ask why
"What is it?"
‘There is a lot of love in this church’
Next month will mark the 129th anniversary of Sims Chapel Baptist Church. In the early years, the brush harbor ministry was known as Series Baptist Church. The Sims family donated property on Highway 142 in Covington and the name changed to Sims Chapel. The church has survived and thrived over the years as its people gave sacrificially.
Rocky Creek keeps on growing
Since 1874, the New Rocky Creek Baptist Church has continued to serve the Newton, Jasper, Butts and Putnam County area. Their mission is to exalt the Savior, equip the saints and evangelize the sinner. The 12-acre campus houses the original structure, an educational building and a multi-purpose building with eight classrooms, a nursery, fellowship hall and sanctuary. A family life center was dedicated in June, debt free.
Father Randall Allen to be installed as Archdeacon
The Rev. Canon Father Randall Allen will be installed as the third Archdeacon of the Mid-South Diocese by the Rev. W. David Epps, Bishop of the Mid-South Diocese. The installation will be conducted during services at St. Andrew's Charismatic Episcopal Church in Covington, where Canon Allen serves as rector. The service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m.
‘Wow’ moments
The Rev. Teresa Lilja, pastor of the Alcovy United Methodist Church, is leading her congregation into "wow moments" where they are seeing church growth, people stepping into new leadership roles and measured depth in their spiritual lives.
Faithworks reaches generous milestone
FaithWorks, a ministry to those in need sponsored by 34 local churches, has reached a milestone in its service to Newton County, according to Bob Furnad, Chairman.
How to live right
Luther Hays Presbyterian Church proclaimed June 21 as "Dixon Hays Day"- a fitting tribute to the life, testimony and labor of a man who grew up in the church, is faithful in all of the worship and activities, and has served as treasurer for the past 25 years.
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