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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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Capes Jackson: Go green!
The birds haven't visited my garden lately. I can't really blame them. Over the winter months, I abandoned the white fenced-in area filled with bird feeders, red double knockout roses, butterfly bushes, flowering annuals and perennials, garden art, wind chimes, fountain and my favorite bench. As I opened the gate this weekend, my eyes swept over empty clay pots, dead flowers, rose bushes void of shape and color, molded feeders and a fountain ...
Spring Break destination: God’s work
When you think of college spring break, volunteering for church is not exactly the first thing to come to mind for most people.
Experience the Revolution
A service for teens and young adults, Revolve Church, will have its first session at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Hebron World Church, 7165 Turner Lake Circle in Covington.
Coach Richt to speak Tuesday
University of Georgia Head Football Coach Mark Richt will be speaking at Eastridge Community Church on Tuesday.
A quarter-century of service
These days it seems rare for a pastor to experience a long tenure at one church. A quarter-century of service is certainly an occasion worth celebrating, and one local church is marking such an achievement: First Presbyterian Church in Covington this weekend is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Billy Wade.
Oral Roberts president a father in Christ
Oral Roberts University President Dr. Mark Rutland will speak at Prospect United Methodist Church in Covington on Sunday.
Oak Hill Church Growing strong
Oak Hill Church of Christ on Snapping Shoals Road in Covington is on the verge of expanding its influence and experiencing a new phase in its existence.
Faith-based recovery group celebrates a decade
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for "hurts, habits, and hang-ups," marks its 10th anniversary at Eastridge Community Church at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13.
How to help
During the hustle and busyness of the holidays, it's easy to overlook the fact that many people in the community need help.
The Spring Ministries
Terri Webster had a vision, a calling that tugged on her heart, to find a way to help divorced and widowed moms.
Showing gratitude on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday conjures up images for most Americans of turkey, football, pumpkin pie, time with family and friends.
Lovejoy UMC barbecue is Saturday
Few culinary traditions speak of the South like barbecue. The distinctive smell and taste of good barbecue seem to be synonymous with the Southern lifestyle. Churches have co-opted the barbecue experience as a fundraising and fellowship tool for years. It's a near-perfect marriage: Church members have fun making the barbecue and Brunswick stew, and the people who buy it love to eat it. Lovejoy United Methodist Church in Covington continues ...
Providence Christian School celebrates Reformation Day
Oct. 31, 1517, was one of the turning points in world history, affecting not just church history, but the very course of civilization across the globe. On that day, Martin Luther, a German monk and university professor, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenburg Church, in which he called for a return to the core teachings of Scripture (particularly as they pertain to salvation, grace, and the authority of Scripture). ...
Churches get creative in dealing with recession
The recent downturn in the economy has affected everyone. Tens of thousands of Georgians have lost their jobs, and even those who are employed have friends, family, or neighbors who are out of work. Many with jobs have suffered pay cuts or taken jobs with less pay.
About Faith: Conquering the Lady
As a boy, I went with my family on a vacation through the Western states. We visited the most popular destinations: Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon, but the grandest destination was Zion National Park, made memorable by my father's mountain climbing adventure.
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