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Stocking up for disaster Glen Grayson learned the hard way how quickly things can change in the blink of an eye, or in the time it takes a levee to break. |
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Great Month of Service Many seniors’ homes in the Conyers and Covington area are benefitting from a little TLC courtesy of Redeeming Love Christian Church’s third annual "Great Month of Service." Jay Pearson, the director of Men’s Ministries, estimates 25-30 men meet at the church every Saturday in August where they divide into groups and do minor home repairs, such as painting, yard work and caulking, for the elderly in Rockdale and Newton counties who are ... |
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Summer camp in ancient Egypt Walk like an Egyptian: Fourteen kids at Rockdale Baptist Church Second visited "Egypt" in the weekend summer camp Aug. 6 and 7. Participants dressed in time-period costumes, visited Joseph in prison and the palace to re-live the events that occurred during his time in slavery and his rise to fame under the rule of Pharaoh. For more information, go to www.rockdalebaptist.org. |
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Philadelphia UMC celebrates 173 years 173 years of faith: More than 100 people gathered at the historic Philadelphia United Methodist Church for the 173 anniversary and annual Homecoming on Aug. 8. Guest pastor the Rev. Gail Thompson gave a message on "Yesterday, today and tomorrow." |
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Meet the Backpack Brigade Over 100 children from pre-school up to fifth grade assembled at Conyers First UMC for a new back-to-school event. |
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When uncertain, ask in faith The other day I looked at the clouds and on one side of my house was bright skies, on the other side the sky was gloomy. Then all of the sudden the side that was gloomy began to stretch out over the sunny side, and as the gray clouds covered the sunny area there was a single beaming ray of sunlight, piercing through the gray clouds. |
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Breathing New Life For Rockdale Baptist Church, the search is finally over. |
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Salem Camp Meeting 2010 Campers from near and far braved the summer heat and joined fellow worshipers in a weeklong celebration of God's glory for the 182nd Salem Camp Meeting at the Salem Camp Ground in Covington from July 9 - 16. |
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Returning to their roots To kick off their 150th anniversary celebration, Conyers Presbyterian Church members will make a pilgrimage back to their roots at Smyrna Presbyterian Church on July 25. |
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Salem Camp boasts new features thanks to families, business Salem Campground will be holding its 182nd meeting from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 9 - 16. Those attending the meeting will be delightfully surprised when they see the campground's new look. |
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