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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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Vacation Bible School
Summer fun: Students at vacation Bible school at Covington First Baptist Church prepare to learn about missions in Haiti and around the world in a session on Thursday. The children also enjoyed creating praise music and playing on giant inflatables, coloring, mining for rocks and learning about their Christian faith.
First Methodist welcomes new associate
First United Methodist Church of Covington has a new associate pastor, the Rev. Jan McCoy. She has served as pastor of the Devereux United Methodist Circuit in the Augusta District for four years, and last year served on the Augusta District Committee on Religion and Race, according to a release. She was involved with Clergy United of Hancock County (clergy-led) and United Ministries of Hancock County (laity/clergy led), and has participated for three years in ...
Special announcement: Salem Campmeeting
The Salem Campmeeting will begin to stir again July 8 and will continue through July 15. This gathering began in 1828, and this year will be the 183rd time it happens.
Salem Campmeeting plans its 183rd year
Preparing for camp: At the Salem Campmeeting Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed details of the upcoming 183rd annual Salem Campmeeting to be held Friday, July 8, through Friday, July 15. (Back row) Judd Doster and Roland Vaughn, (4th row) Bill Rogers, Jonathan Anderson, Buck Vaughn, and Dan Morgan, (3rd row) Tom Barnett, Jerry Marrett, The Rev. Tom Elliott, and Sam Ramsey, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, (2nd row) Benny Potts, Sandra Keller, ...
Shake It Up Café
Let's get cooking: Covington First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be held at the church from 9 a.m. to noon on June 27 through July 1. The theme is the Shake It Up Cafe - Where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe!
Change the World, Impact the Community Day to be held May 7
Covington First United Methodist Church will celebrate its second annual Change The World, Impact The Community Day on May 7.
Your Community: Good Friday & Easter
ALLEN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford; Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. today; Easter egg hunt 2 p.m. Saturday, sunrise service 7:30 a.m. Easter (breakfast 8 a.m.), service 11 a.m.; allenmemorialumc.org
Gearing Up For The Resurrection
If there is a Sunday when churches can expect a larger than normal turnout, it is Easter.
Community Holy Week services at Good Shepherd Episcopal
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 4140 Clark St. S.W., will play host to Holy Week services for the downtown community.
40 years of music
Becky Ramsey was honored with a reception on April 3 for her 40 years of service as organist for First United Methodist Church of Covington.
Singers to give special performance
Jessa and Jordan Anderson will perform in a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Covington,
Merryvale ministry celebrates anniversary
Twelve years ago, Perry Kirk was approached by his pastor at First Baptist Church of Covington regarding a need for ministry at a new assisted living facility.
Baptists Breaking Debt
First Baptist Church of Covington wants to be debt-free. Sunday, First Baptist opens its Freedom campaign, an effort to retire its $2.9 million debt. The church will mark the event with a special service at 10 a.m. Sunday at Alcovy High School, 14567 Ga. Highway 36, with a meal to follow. The Alcovy event will be held in lieu of First Baptist's regular three services on its campus. "We call ...
In Response: Bumper sticker ideology
I am writing in response to an article written by my friend and Christian brother, Jason Dees. I am writing because of others who have asked for my response. Jason is a very bright, energetic and faithful minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We enjoy each other's company, and our congregations long have worshipped together and engaged in ministry together in this community. When Jason speaks, I listen. Of course, I do ...
Ash Wednesday
The Rev. Timothy H. Graham, Rector at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Covington, brushes the forehead of Suzanne Grace, Senior Warden, with ash. Ash Wednesday is today. It kicks off Lent in the Christian calendar. Easter is Sunday, April 24.
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