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9/10/2010 ALL LADIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY AT THE TORCH WORSHIP CENTER LOCATED IN DEMOREST BETH MOORE'S STUDY OF THE INHERITANCE WILL BE OFFERED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES - MONDAY EVENINGS AT 6:30PM - 8:30 PM (DINNER SERVED AT 6:00PM) AND TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00AM - NOON (BREAKFAST AT 9:30AM). CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. TO REGISTER OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT : STACI PEALOCK AT 706-499-3824

9/10-11/2010 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF DAWSONVILLE WILL HAVE A BENEFIT YARD SALE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10 AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 7 A.M. TILL 4 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-654-2831

9/11/2010 GWINNETT MASTERS SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY FOR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT TO "AN EVENING WITH THE ANNIE MOSES BAND", SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010. THE CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT FIRST BAPTIST IN SNELLVILLE, GA. THE FIRST BAPTIST SNELLVILLE CELEBRATION ORCHESTRA WILL OPEN UP THE EVENT. FOR TICKETS: WWW.EVANGELISMTICKETS.COM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-519-9030.

9/11/2010 BETHELVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CUMMING WILL HOST BOY SCOUT TROOP 254'S MEMORIAL SALUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11 ON SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 11TH, AT 8:30 A.M. THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 4525 BETHELVIEW ROAD IN CUMMING. THE FIREFIGHTERS OF FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE STATION #1 WILL BE ON HAND FOR THE CEREMONY, ALONG WITH THEIR LADDER TRUCK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 770-887-4888.

9/11/2010 A COMMUNITY WIDE MEN'S BREAKFAST MEETS THE 3RD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. WE MEET AT THE GOLDEN CORAL IN CUMMING AT 9:00 A.M. ALL MEN AND SONS ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN SOME CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. LET'S UNIT THE CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS OPEN FOR ALL DENOMINATIONS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL MYRLE WIEKERT AT 678-997-1177.

9/11/2010 THERE ARE NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY. SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UNITEDHEALTH HEROES GRANTS UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND TO DESIGN, ADDRESS AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP FIGHT IT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION, VISIT YSA.ORG/HEROES THAT'S YSA.ORG/HEROES. A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM UNITED HEALTH GROUP, YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA AND THIS STATION.

9/11/2010 THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ATLANTA INVITES AREA WOMEN TO ATTEND THE BECOMING WOMEN'S CONFERENCE WITH AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND PRESIDENT OF PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES LYSA TERKEURST ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 11, FROM 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. DOVE AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITER AND MUSICIAN CINDY MORGAN WILL LEAD WORSHIP. EARLY REGISTRATION IS $20. AFTER SEPT. 1 REGISTRATION IS $30. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VISIT WWW.FBA.ORG/WOMEN OR CALL 770-234-8474.

9/11/2010 WEIGHT WATCHERS NOW MEETS AT NORCROSS FIRST UMC ON TUESDAYS! 12:00PM WEIGH IN/12:30 MEETING; 5:30PM WEIGH IN/ 6:00 MEETING; *7:00PM - WEIGH IN/7:30 MEETING (SPANISH). FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.WEIGHWATCHERS.COM OR CALL 1-800-651-6000.

9/11/2010 DULUTH CHURCH OF GOD FAMILY LIFE CENTER IN DULUTH WILL HAVE A TIME OF CONSECRATION SEPTEMBER 9-11 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9 @ 7 PM PASTOR TOMMY BATES FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10 @ 7 PM. TBA SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 @ 10 AM DR. T. L. LOWERY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 @ 11:30 AM PASTOR PAULA WHITE FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MYDULUTHCHURCH.COM OR CALL 770-476-2689 FOR PREFERRED SEATING.

9/12/2010 FORSYTH FAMILY FEST IS RETURNING! FAMILY FUN FROM 1 TIL 5 P.M. WITH ROCK CLIMBING WALLS, BUNGEE JUMPS, INFLATABLES, FACE PAINTING AND LOCAL BANDS. BRAD BENNETT AND THE REAL ENCOUNTER OUTREACH TEAM WILL PERFORM BMX AND MOTORCROSS STUNTS. CONCERT WILL BE 5 TO 8:30 P.M. WITH CHARLIE HALL, TONY NOLAN AND HUGO ZALDANA. ENTIRE EVENT IS FREE. VICTORY 91.5 WILL BROADCAST ALL SERVICES LIVE. BRING YOUR UNSAVED FRIENDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ONLINE FORSYTHFAMILYFEST.COM

9/12/2010 DUE WEST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS PRESENTING THEIR 12TH ANNUAL FREE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC CONCERT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. THIS COMMUNITY-WIDE CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE IN MABLETON. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM AND CONCERT STARTS AT 6:00 PM. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS WITH FULL ORCHESTRA. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT DUEWEST.ORG

9/12/2010 CHRISTIAN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH IN DAWSONVILLE WILL HAVE A SINGING SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 6:30 P.M. FEATURING THE GLORY BOUND QUARTET. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-893-3040

9/15/2010 DIVORCECARE, A 13-WEEK SEMINAR DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HELP AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE, WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 AT ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. DIVORCECARE, LED BY NANCY PRICE AND DEBRA GRIFFIN ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 7:00-9:00 PM, BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15 AT ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 69 N MAIN ST, ONE BLOCK NORTH OF CITY HALL. COST FOR THE BOOK IS $15. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 770-475-5576 TO REGISTER OR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.AFUMC.ORG/DIVORCECARE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE WWW.DIVORCECARE.COM OR CONTACT MARY ANN GILBERT AT 770-475-5576 OR MAGILBERT@AFUMC.ORG.

9/15/2010 NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROSTATE HEALTH MONTH IN SEPTEMBER, NORTHSIDE WILL HOST FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS . HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WILL SCREEN ADULT MEN FOR SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE AND OFFER FREE PSA (PROTEIN SPECIFIC ANTIGEN) BLOOD TESTS. MEN, WHO HAVE NOT HAD ANY PRIOR TREATMENT FOR CANTON PROSTATE CANCER AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY UNDER TREATMENT BY A PHYSICIAN RELATING TO THEIR PROSTATE HEALTH, ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2010, 6-8 P.M. , NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH, THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 2010, 6-8 P.M., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER CENTER, ATLANTA. THE SCREENINGS ARE FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL 404-845-5555 AND PRESS "0" TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER CARE AT NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, VISIT WWW.NORTHSIDE.COM.

9/15/2010 GRIEFSHARE, A SPECIAL SEMINAR AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF SOMEONE CLOSE, WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 AT ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. GRIEFSHARE IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO FIND IT HARD TO FEEL OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE RIGHT NOW, WHETHER THROUGH THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE, CHILD, FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND. GRIEFSHARE IS A PLACE TO HELP THROUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF WITH SUPPORT SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO GRIEVE ALONE. CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, FROM 7-9 P.M. AT ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 69 N MAIN ST. $15 BOOK FEE. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. TO REGISTER, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 770-475-5576 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.AFUMC.ORG/GRIEFSHARE.

9/15/2010 DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS A 13 WEEK SESSION FOR CHILDREN IN FIRST-THROUGH 6TH GRADES WILL BE HELD AT PEACHTREE CORNERS BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORCROSS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30 P.M. BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 15TH. THESE SESSIONS WILL GIVE CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT AND SHARE THEIR FEELINGS WHILE REALIZING GOD'S LOVE STRENGTHENS THEM. ADULT DIVORCECARE IS HELD AT THE CHURCH AT THE SAME TIME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 770.448.1313 EXT. 2446

9/17/2010 VININGS WORSHIP CENTER IN SMYRNA FRIDAY NIGHT PROPHETIC REFESHING WITH MUSICAL GUESTDERRICK "D.J." SMITH SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 7:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATON CALL 678-260-7910

9/18/2010 BETH MOORE'S LIVING PROOF LIVE SIMULCAST, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! COST IS $30 PER PERSON, PLUS $8 FOR AN OPTIONAL BOXED LUNCH. NOTE: ON SEPTEMBER 6 THE COST GOES UP TO $40 PER TICKET. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT NORTHLANIER.ORG. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 770.781.5433. NORTH LANIER BAPTIST CHURCH, 829 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, CUMMING.

9/18/2010 BETH MOORE "LIVING PROOF" SIMULCAST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUFORD SEPTEMBER 18TH TICKETS $15 EACH (INCLUDES GOODIE BAG & LUNCH) LIMITED SEATING TICKET INFO: 770-945-9705

9/18-19/2010 WILLEO BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROSWELL IS CELEBRATING THEIR 175 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH 5:30 P.M. FOR AN EVENING OF FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND STORIES OF OUR HISTORY AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE CELEBRATING WITH FORMER PASTORS, MEMBERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 678-226-1851 OR VISIT WILLEOBAPTIST.ORG

9/18/2010 GAINESVILLE AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE WILL MEET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH AT 9:30AM AT 5004 MCEVER RD, OAKWOOD, GA 30542. OUR GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE INA DEAN THE NORTH EAST GA AREA PRESIDENT. PLEASE CALL 770-617-4405 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

9/19/2010 YOUR ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S HOMECOMING ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND. ONE GREAT WORSHIP SERVICE STARTING AT 11:00 AM. GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE DR. J. HARVEY WEST AND SPECIAL MUSIC BY BETHEL PRAISE BAND AND SHARON WENSON & SUNNYSIDE. DINNER ON THE GROUNDS SO BRING COVERED DISH, MEAT AND DRINKS PROVIDED. BETHEL IS LOCATED ON LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND ROAD IN DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA. CHURCH PHONE 706-216-6220.

9/19/2010 THE GATE CHURCH IN CLEVELAND PRESENTS BREAKING THROUGH THE 200 BARRIER SERVICE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 2010 @ 10:30 AM. PRAISE AND WORSHIP DANCE AND DRAMAS INSPIRING MESSAGE FROM PASTOR BUDDY BARRON. WE WILL BE HAVING FREE FOOD AFTER SERVICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (706) 348-1886 OR VISIT WWW.GATECHURCH.NET

9/19/2010 ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010, AT 3:15 P.M., THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP IN ATLANTA WILL HOST A RECITAL BY ORGANIST ROBERT GANT AND TENOR WALTER BOYCE, BOTH FROM CHARLESTON, SC. GANT, A GRADUATE OF EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 404-365-1050

9/19/2010 RESURRECTION BAPTIST CHURCH IN LILBURN WILL HAVE A HOMECOMING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH SERVICE BEGINS AT 11:00 A.M. SINGING, PREACHING, FELLOWSHIP, COVERED DISH DINNER. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE ON HOMECOMING SUNDAY. SPECIAL SINGING BY CHRISTIAN WAY SINGERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-330-2438

9/20-22/2010 COLLINS HILL BAPTIST CHURCH IN LAWRENCEVILLE PORTRAYING "PREACHERS OF THE PAST" SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 11 AM. & 6 PM. MONDAY THRU WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-22, 7 PM. SUNDAY MORNING: PORTRAYING C. H. SPURGEON, SUNDAY EVENING: 'UNCLE BUD' ROBINSON, MONDAY EVENING: JOHN JASPER A SLAVE IN VIRGINIA WHO FOUND FREEDOM IN JESUS CHRIST. TUESDAY EVENING: WILLIAM TYNDALE TRANSLATOR OF THE FIRST PRINTED ENGLISH BIBLE.WEDNESDAY EVENING: D. L. MOODY. FOR MORE I INFORMATION CALL 770-962-0642 OR VISIT WWW.COLLINSHILLBC.ORG

9/21/2010 FORSYTH KINSHIP CARE GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN RELATIVES RAISING NIECES & NEPHEWS. SHARE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE "PARENTING THE 2ND TIME AROUND" AT THE FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER IN CUMMING. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21TH, OCTOBER 19TH AT 6:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-538-2650. SPONSORED BY THE LEGACY LINK, AREA AGENCY ON AGING.

9/23/2010 NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH SEEKS VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS TO PROVIDE HEALING SOUNDS IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE A MORE CALM AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT, THE HOSPITAL IS INTRODUCING "HEALING SOUNDS," A PROGRAM WHICH BRINGS MUSIC INTO THE HOSPITAL THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS. THE HOSPITAL IS CURRENTLY SEEKING MUSICIANS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO VOLUNTEER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. MUSICIANS, WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM OR WHO WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME, SHOULD CONTACT GLORIA WYATT, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH AUXILIARY, AT 770-844-3587

9/23/2010 NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROSTATE HEALTH MONTH IN SEPTEMBER, NORTHSIDE WILL HOST FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS AT ALL THREE OF ITS HOSPITALS. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WILL SCREEN ADULT MEN FOR SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE AND OFFER FREE PSA (PROTEIN SPECIFIC ANTIGEN) BLOOD TESTS. MEN, WHO HAVE NOT HAD ANY PRIOR TREATMENT FOR CANTON PROSTATE CANCER AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY UNDER TREATMENT BY A PHYSICIAN RELATING TO THEIR PROSTATE HEALTH, ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 2010, 6-8 P.M., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER CENTER, ATLANTA. THE SCREENINGS ARE FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL 404-845-5555 AND PRESS "0" TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER CARE AT NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, VISIT WWW.NORTHSIDE.COM.

9/24-26/2010 TABERNACLE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH WILL HOST A PRAISE AND WORSHIP CONFERENCE "MISSION: DESTINATION-EXPECTATION"- "MY EXPECTATION DETERMINES MY DESTINATION" WITH PASTOR CLINT BROWN, GAVIN TAIT, SETH ELBE, AND JODY BRASELTON. SEPTEMBER 24 - 26, THE COST IS $25. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER GO TO WWW.THETABERNACLE.ORG OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 770-963-3135.

9/24/2010 MY SISTER'S PLACE WILL HAVE A HEART AND HANDS EMPORIUM A SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN GAINESVILLE. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 10 A.M. TILL 4 P.M. TICKETS ARE $5 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 404-388-6320 OR VISIT FLCEMPORIUM.COM

9/25/2010 CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WOODSTOCK ?1ST ANNUAL CROSSROADS MOTORCYCLE RIDE "CHARITY FOR KIDS RIDE" TO BENEFIT "THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION" PBTF. THE RIDE WILL BE SEPT 25TH, REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00AM AND THE RIDE BEGINS AT 10:00AM RAIN OR SHINE! PRE-REGISTRATION ON MY-CROSSROADS.ORG WE WILL BE COOKING FOOD AFTER THE RIDE WITH MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 678-622-5587

9/25/2010 CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH IN CUMMING, GA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THEIR THIRD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2010 FROM 10AM-6PM. IT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE CITY PARKING LOT LOCATED ACROSS FROM HARDEES NEAR THE SQUARE. THERE WILL BE SOME OF THE SOUTH'S FINEST BARBQUE, BAKED GOODS, CHILDREN ACITIVITES, DIFFERENT TYPES OF VENDORS, AND ETC. COME JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST AS ALL PROCCEDS GO TO THE CHURCH CAMP FUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A VENDOR PLEASE CALL (770)843-2485. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR DAYS!

9/26/2010 PURITY CEREMONY CELEBRATING CELIBACY SEPTEMBER 26TH AT THE VININGS WORSHIP CENTER IN SMYRNA, 10:00 A.M. ALL WOMEN AGES 13-100 OPEN TO PUBLIC, PLEASE WEAR WHITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO R.S. V. P CALL 678-260-7910

9/30/2010 MARKET PLACE BIBLE STUDIES WILL CONTINUE DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT DIANE HALE MINISTRIES TRAINING CENTER, LOCATED AT 101 COURT STREET IN JASPER. THE MEETING STARTS AT 7PM ON SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23 AND 30. CALL (404)-316-6352 FOR MORE INFORMATION. NO RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

10/1/2010 IF YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO SEE REVIVAL IN OUR CHURCHES AND OUR COUNTRY, COME AND JOIN OTHERS LIKE YOU AT THE SPIRIT-LED COMMUNITY PRAYER MEETING! WE MEET EVERY MONDAY AT 6:30PM AT THE WAREHOUSE MINISTRY BUILDING, LOCATED IN MIDWAY PARK OFF POST RD IN CUMMING! FOR MORE INFORMATION call 678-997-1177 FORSYTH COUNTY PRAYER ROOM IS NON-DENOMINATIONAL.

10/2/2010 COVENANT CHURCH IN BUFORD WILL OPEN A THRIFT/MUSIC/BOOKSTORE ON OCTOBER 2ND AT 8:30 AM. IN CELEBRATION OF THIS OPENING THEY WILL HAVE A YARD SALE TABLE RENTAL IS $10.00 AND BRING YOUR STUFF, THEIR WILL BE FOOD AND INFLATABLES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE THRIFT/MUSIC STORE OR RENT A TABLE FOR THE YARDSALE CALL DARLENE AT 770-778-4679. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.COVENANT77.ORG.

10/2.2010 BETHELVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS SEEKING MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES TO PLAY AT OUR 3RD ANNUAL SCARECROW FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 FROM 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. OUR PREFERRED STYLE OF MUSIC IS BLENDED- WE LOVE BOTH TRADITIONAL HYMNS AND TODAY'S PRAISE/WORSHIP CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FESTIVAL AND OUR CHURCH GO TO WWW.BETHELVIEW.NET OR CONTACT BUMC AT 770/887-4888. EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR A LOCAL FOOD BANK AND OUR MINISTRY PROGRAM.

10/9/2010 THE ACWORTH CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY AT 3891 NANCE ROAD IN ACWORTH WILL BE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, FROM 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF GAMES, FOOD, FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP! COME JOIN US! FOR MORE INFO. CALL (770) 975-1124 OR CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ACWORTHCHURCH.COM.

10/15-17 CALLING ALL LADIES TO JOIN US FOR THE OCT 15TH -17TH AT COVENANT CHURCH IN BUFORD FOR A LADIES CONFERENCE - PREPARING FOR THE BRIDEGROOM. COST IS $45.00 TO COVER MEALS. IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND PLEASE CALL DARLENE AT 770-778-4679 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.COVENANT77.ORG.

10/16/2010 THE MARIETTA CHURCH OF GOD IS EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND "LOVE SIGNS" A SIGNING MINISTRY FOR THE DEAF. PRESENTED BY CRAIG SIGNAIGO, THE MINISTRY IS AVAILABLE AT THE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE THE 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:30 AM. WE INVITE EVERYONE TO WORSHIP WITH US. LOVE SIGN'S MINISTRY MEETS IN THE FRONT PEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AUDITORIUM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 678-685-8875

10/16/2010 THE TRADITION CONTINUES AS ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTS THE ANNUAL FALLFEST ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, FROM 10:00 TO 4:00, RAIN OR SHINE. FALLFEST OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. THERE WILL BE OVER A DOZEN EXCITING CHILDREN'S GAMES (ALL FREE) PLUS ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM 60+ EXHIBITORS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND PLENTY OF BARBEQUE, FOOD AND FUN. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FREE PONY RIDES AND PETTING ZOO, FREE HEALTH FAIR, A SILENT AUCTION, CAR SHOW, MEDIA REPLAY, ATTIC TREASURES AND A COUNTRY STORE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 770-475-5576.

10/19/2010 19 PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY WAITING FOR AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT IN THE U.S; MANY ARE FROM THE ATLANTA, GA AREA. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT, BUT ONLY 100,000 ARE REGISTERED ON THE GOVERNMENT'S CURRENT DECEASED ORGAN DONOR LIST MATCHINGDONORS.COM HAS BECOME THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROMOTING AND REGISTERING LIVING ORGAN DONATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MATCHINGDONORS.COM

10/19/2010 FORSYTH KINSHIP CARE GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN RELATIVES RAISING NIECES & NEPHEWS. SHARE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE "PARENTING THE 2ND TIME AROUND" AT THE FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER IN CUMMING. TUESDAY OCTOBER 19TH AT 6:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-538-2650. SPONSORED BY THE LEGACY LINK, AREA AGENCY ON AGING.

10-22-23-10 - THE WAREHOUSE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IS SPONSORING A "24 HOUR SOFTBALL GAME" FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED AT MIDWAY FAMILY FESTIVAL, ON POST ROAD, ADJACENT TO MIDWAY PARK. VISIT THEWH.ORG OR CALL (678) 947 - 4142 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

10/30/2010 SUMMIT BAPTIST CHURCH AT 4310 MOON STATION LANE, ACWORTH WILL BE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL "DOWN ON THE FARM….FUN IN THE BARN" ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 30TH FROM 11AM - 3PM. RAIN OR SHINE! THERE WILL BE MIDWAY GAMES, FACE PAINTING, INFLATABLE SLIDES, HAY RIDES, PAINTBALL AND MORE. FREE ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR EACH CHILD, ADDITIONAL TICKETS AND CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (770)975-4595 OR CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SUMMITCHURCH.ORG.

10/31/2010 THE ACWORTH CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY AT 3891 NANCE ROAD IN ACWORTH WILL BE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL HALLELUJAH NIGHT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, FROM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. COME JOIN US AS WE "WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE." CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE TREATS ON THEIR JOURNEY AND THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS FOR EVERYONE AT THE END. FOR MORE INFO. CALL (770) 975-1124 OR CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ACWORTHCHURCH.COM.

12/1/10 ANOINTED CLOTH MINISTRY IN ATLANTA WORKS AS VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS AT HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MINISTERING TO U.S. TROOPS BEING DEPLOYED OVERSEAS. THOUSANDS HAVE COME TO SALVATION AS THEY MINISTER AT AIRPORTS, MILITARY BASES, MILITARY SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCATIONS. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP OR BE A PART OF THIS OUTREACH CALL 770-842-4433.

12/4-5/2010 FIRST REDEEMER CHURCH IN CUMMING PRESENTS THE NORTH ATLANTA CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES ARE SATURDAT DECEMBER 4TH AT 6 P.M. AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 5TH AT 2 AND 6 P.M. CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 4 YEARS OF AGE. TICKET MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE CHURCH WEBSITE FIRSTREDEEMER.ORG

12/31/2010 GRACE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AT FREEDOM TABERNACLE CHURCH IN CUMMING IS TAKING ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR! GRACE ACADEMY OFFERS A FULL, FAITH-BASED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FOUR, AND TWO, THREE AND FIVE-DAY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE. SPACE IS LIMITED AND CLASSES WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS. BE SURE TO REGISTER ON THE 25TH OF JANUARY TO SECURE A SPOT FOR YOUR CHILD! FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR DIRECTIONS, VISIT WWW.FREEDOMTABERNACLE.ORG OR CALL 770-292-9670.

RESTORE MOTHERHOOD , INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HELPING CHRONICALLY-ILL MOTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP RESTORE FAMILIES WHERE THE MOTHER HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS. WE ARE SEEKING TO HELP FAMILIES THAT HAVE ATLEAST ONE CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE & THE MOTHER HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS. WE WILL COME IN YOUR HOME AND COMPLETE UP TO ONE HOUR OF LIGHT HOUSEHOLD DUTIES SO THAT MOTHER CAN SPEND THIS TIME WITH HER CHILDREN. INSTEAD OF HER USING ENERGY TO DO THE HOUSEHOLD DUTIES, SHE CAN USE IT WITH HER CHILDREN. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT RESTOREMOTHERHOOD.WEBS.COM

THERE ARE NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY. SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UNITEDHEALTH HEROES GRANTS UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND TO DESIGN, ADDRESS AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP FIGHT IT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION, VISIT YSA.ORG/HEROES THAT'S YSA.ORG/HEROES. A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM UNITED HEALTH GROUP, YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA AND THIS STATION.

19 PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY WAITING FOR AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT IN THE U.S; MANY ARE FROM THE ATLANTA, GA AREA. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT, BUT ONLY 100,000 ARE REGISTERED ON THE GOVERNMENT'S CURRENT DECEASED ORGAN DONOR LIST MATCHINGDONORS.COM HAS BECOME THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROMOTING AND REGISTERING LIVING ORGAN DONATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MATCHINGDONORS.COM

PRAY FORSYTH HAS OPENED A PRAYER ROOM ON MONDAYS FROM 6PM-9PM, TUESDAYS FROM 6PM-9PM FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY, WEDNESDAYS FROM 5-7PM, THURSDAYS FROM 11AM-1PM AND FRIDAYS FROM 6PM-9PM. THE PRAYER ROOM IS LOCATED AT 230 ELM STREET, SUITE 100 ACROSS FROM THE THE POST OFFICE IN CUMMING. PRAY FORSYTH ALSO MEETS FOR COMMUNITY PRAYER ON THE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH FROM 12NOON-1PM. FOR INFO GO TO PRAYFORSYTH.COM.

COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE IS LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUP ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING SOME OF THEIR TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE TERMINALLY ILL AND THEIR LOVED ONES. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING SOCIALIZATION AND COMPANIONSHIP, READING TO PATIENTS, SHORT RESPITES FOR A CAREGIVER, ARRANGING AND DELIVERING FLOWERS, MAKING BIRTHDAY CAKES, CREATING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, CLERICAL SUPPORT, RUNNING ERRANDS. PLUS MUCH MORE. FOR INFO GO TO CHCMG.COM OR CALL 678-717-0969

ANOINTED CLOTH MINISTRY IN ATLANTA WORKS AS VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS AT HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MINISTERING TO U.S. TROOPS BEING DEPLOYED OVERSEAS. THOUSANDS HAVE COME TO SALVATION AS THEY MINISTER AT AIRPORTS, MILITARY BASES, MILITARY SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCATIONS. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP OR BE A PART OF THIS OUTREACH CALL 770-842-4433.

IF YOU'RE UNEMPLOYED OR IN THE WRONG JOB OR CAREER, YOU'RE INVITED TO THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HICKORY FLAT JOB MINISTRY, HELD THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT HICKORY FLAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CANTON. EACH MEETING FEATURES SPEAKERS PROVIDING INSIGHTS FOR JOB TRANSITION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH OTHERS. THE PROGRAM IS FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-345-5969.

THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAYER IN LAWRENCEVILLE IS EXTENDING THEIR SPECIAL AWAKENING SERVICES INDEFINITELY. AS THE SPIRIT HAS BEEN MOVING, MANY HAVE RECEIVED PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING. SERVICES ARE BEING HELD ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7PM AND SUNDAYS AT 6PM. THE PROPHECY AND HEALING ROOMS WILL BE OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE MEETINGS BEGIN. FOR INFORMATION GO TO IHOP-ATLANTA.COM

THE LAWRENCEVILLE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL HOLD A JOB NETWORKING PROGRAM ON THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-9PM AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LAWRENCEVILLE. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 770-963-0386 OR GO ONLINE AT FUMCLV.ORG

COBB VINEYARD IN KENNESAW WILL HOST CELEBRATE RECOVERY, A SAFE PLACE TO GET REAL ABOUT YOUR HURTS, HABITS AND HANG-UPS - THURSDAYS, 6:30 P.M. FOR DINNER, 7 P.M. FOR THE CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETING. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 678-725-4000

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE MEDICAL GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH CHILD HEALTH-RELATED EXPENSES? THE UNITEDHEALTHCARE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 GRANT PROGRAM NOW. THE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP FAMILIES WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY FOR THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH CARE TREATMENTS, SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED OR NOT FULLY COVERED BY THEIR COMMERCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS OF UP TO $5,000 FOR CHILD MEDICAL SERVICES. FOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES OR TO APPLY GO ONLINE TO WWW.UHCCF.ORG. THIS HAS BEEN A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM THE UNITEDHEALTHCARE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.

THE CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL COUNSELING AND MINISTRIES, INC WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION BASED IN SOUTH FORSYTH. CICM SSO IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ASSISTING STUDENTS ACROSS GEORGIA IN RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THEIR PRIVATE SCHOOL OF CHOICE BY MANAGING CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY ELIGIBLE PRIVATE CITIZENS AND CORPORATIONS THAT RECEIVE TAX CREDITS FOR THEIR DONATIONS. PLEASE VISIT CICMSSO.ORG FOR DETAILED INFORMATON

IF YOU HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED, ARE UNEMPLOYED, AND FEEL DISCOURAGED, CHRISITAN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES OF MARRIETTA, AN INTERNATIONAL PRAYER AND PRAISE TEAM COMPOSED OF 50 PEOPLE IN 9 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, IS AVAILABLE TO PRAY FOR YOUR NEED. CALL 1-800-895-0512 OR VISIT GOOD-STEWARD.ORG

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CUMMING WILL HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY TASKFORCE FROM 8-10 A.M. EACH THRUSDAY TO ASSIST THE UNEMPLOYED TO STAY FOCUSED ON PREPARING FOR A NEW JOB AS WELL AS RECEIVE WEEKLLY UPDATES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-887-2428

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CUMMING OFFERS MORE THAN 25 CLASSES DURING THE WINTER SEMESTER OF DESCIPLESHIP BEGINNING IN JANUARY. MARRIAGE, SPIRTURAL GROWTH, PROPHECY, FINANCES AND OTHER TOPICS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT FIRSTBAPTISTCUMMING.ORG OR CALL 770-887-2428

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTION PROGRAM MEETS EVERY FRIDAY FROM 7 TILL 9 P.M. AT CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH IN LOGANVILLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 678-294-8547

"WANT TO SERVE AS A FAMILY? ACT TOGETHER MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES. ACT TOGETHER MINISTRIES IS A CHRIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN DISTRESS WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION TO SERVE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT ACTOGETHERMINISTRIES.COM PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ONE "T" IN ACT TOGETHER."

KIDS RESPITE A MINISTRY SERVING FAMILIES WITH MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN WILL BE PROVIDING FREE RESPITE CARE THE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH FROM 6 TO 10 PM AT ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH IN CUMMING. PLEASE CALL PASTOR JOSEPH HAMELLY FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER A CHILD. 770-844-5762

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS) OFFERS FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 PM IN ROOM 353 OF TRINITY HALL AT ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ONE BLOCK NORTH OF CITY HALL IN DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA. 69 N MAIN ST, 770-475-5576 OR WWW.AFUMC.ORG/NAMI.

A PLACE THAT DOESN'T TAKE PLACE OF A LOCAL CHURCH HOME, BUT WHERE WE CAN COME TOGETHER TO ENJOY AUTHENTIC CHURCH COMMUNITY AS "CHICKS". EACH MEETING BEGINS WITH VIBRANT WORSHIP WITH GUEST APPEARANCES BY LOCAL ARTISTS, AND IS FOLLOWED BY DYNAMIC TEACHING OF SHELLEY HENDRIX. WE HOPE YOU'LL COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! LOOK FOR US AT CHURCH4CHICKS.COM

TRINITY LIFE CHURCH IS REACHING, TEACHING, AND HELPING THE PEOPLE BY PROVIDING FREE COMMUNITY MEALS THROUGH THE LARAZUS PROJECT ON SUNDAY MORNINGS FROM 8-8:45, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:45-6:45, AND FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30-7:45. MEALS SERVED WEEKLY, AND EVERYONE IS INVITED! TRINITY LIFE CHURCH IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE AT 422 CROGAN STREET, PLEASE CALL 678-376-1668 FOR MORE DETAILS.

THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE LOCATED AT 121 WALESKA STREET IN CANTON IS CONTINUING TO FEATURE SENIOR CITIZEN DAY ON WEDNESDAYS. THEY ARE OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM! ON WEDNESDAYS, CLOTHING IS BUY ONE GET ONE FREE (EXCEPT CHILDREN'S AND SUITS). YOUR DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND FURNITURE WILL HELP US CONTINUE ASSISTING NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-720-4316

FREE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY IS PROVIDED THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH BETWEEN 10 AM AND 2 PM AT FREEDOM TABERNACLE, LOCATED AT 2160 FREEDOM PARKWAY BETWEEN EXITS 16 AND 17. CALL 770-887-4679 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ANGEL'S CLOSET, INC IN CUMMING IS A FREE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THEY ARE OPEN TUESDAYS FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL 2 P.M. AND ARE LOCATED AT THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-489-8000 OR GO TO ANGELSCLOSETINC.COM

FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES HAS BEEN A TURNING POINT FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS IN METRO ATLANTA - CROSSROADS HELPS THEM GET THEIR LIVES BACK ON TRACK. RECORD NUMBERS OF METRO ATLANTA HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE TURNING TO CROSSROADS FOR HELP. EVERY YEAR CROSSROADS SERVES OVER 73,000 MEALS - 52 WEEKS A YEAR - AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND OTHER SERVICES ESSENTIAL TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS. CROSSROADS NEEDS YOUR HELP. PLEASE DONATE ONLINE TODAY AT CROSSROADSATLANTA.ORG. AGAIN THE WEB ADDRESS TO DONATE ONLINE TODAY IS CROSSROADSATLANTA.ORG

THE GOSPEL SINGING JUBILEE, 1189 KELLY BRIDGE RD. DAWSONVILLE. WE HAVE GOSPEL SINGING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT 7PM COME JOIN US FOR A GOOD TIME IN THE LORD. WE USUALLY HAVE 3 GROUPS EVERY WEEK. FOR DIRECTIONS OR MORE INFO: 770-888-4714

THE ATLANTA STEP-UP SOCIETY, (ASUS) INC. IS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO WERE ONCE HOMELESS, HOPELESS AND WHO HAVE RECOVERED FROM ADDICTIONS TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER MIND-ALTERING CHEMICALS. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP THE SUFFERING, HOMELESS AND HOPELESS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND TO RECOVER FROM THEIR ADDICTIONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (404) 892-3392 OR VISIT ATLANTASTEP-UPSOCIETY.ORG "GIVING A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT"

THE ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK WORKS WITH MORE THAN 800 LOCAL NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE MEALS AND GROCERY PRODUCTS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. MANY OF THOSE WHO RECEIVE HELP ARE EMPLOYED, YET CANNOT MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP? THE FOOD BANK OFFERS A NUMBER OF WAYS TO GET INVOLVED -- EVERYTHING FROM PACKING FOOD BOXES, OR VOLUNTEERING IN A COMMUNITY GARDEN, TO PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL HUNGER WALK/RUN. TO LEARN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP, VISIT ACFB.ORG OR CALL 404-892-9822! IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE, DIAL 211 FOR THE HELP LINE.

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS HAS ORGANIZED 36 SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS GEORGIA. ONE OF THESE IS IN CUMMING! WE PROVIDE A NATIONAL PLATFORM TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AIMING FOR RECOVERY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFLICTED. IN GA WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP OF 1,500 FAMILIES. OUR STATE OFFICE # IS (770)) 234-0855 DONT DELAY, CALL US TODAY FOR HELP OR INFORMATION.!

IN TIMES OF CRISIS, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS THERE FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FROM COMMUNICATING MESSAGES DURING EMERGENCIES TO OUTREACH TO THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES, TO VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND MILITARY HOSPITAL VISITS, THE RED CROSS PROVIDES VITAL SERVICES. TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP, VISIT WWW DOT RED CROSS DOT ORG OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTER.

EVERY TWO SECONDS, SOMEONE IN AMERICA NEEDS BLOOD. YOU CAN HELP BY DONATING BLOOD AT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN RED CROSS. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 1-800-GIVE LIFE OR VISIT GIVELIFE.ORG TODAY. THE NEED IS CONSTANT, THE GRATIFICATION IS INSTANT. GIVE BLOOD.

A NEW CHRISTIAN BUSINESS MEN'S GROUP WILL BE MEETING THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 11:45 A.M. AT J. CHRISTOPHER'S RESTAURANT IN DULUTH. THE GROUP WILL FOCUS ON SERVANTHOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-814-9304

CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH IN FLOWERY BRANCH WILL OFFER A NEW GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING FOR MEN AND WOMEN AT 6:30 P.M. EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WHERE THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE COME TOGETHER TO SHARE WITH AND TO GAIN STRENGTH FROM OTHERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-503-1111

LILBURN CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS PRIVILEGED TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITY AND THOSE PASSING THROUGH LILBURN WITH ""FREE"" FRESH BREWED COFFEE ON MONDAY MORNING, FROM 6:30 A.M. UNTIL 8 A.M. ""JUST DRIVE THROUGH AND THEY'LL SERVE YOU!"" THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 315 ARCADO ROAD IN LILBURN. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-921-2993.

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE TRAPPED IN DARKNESS WITHOUT HOPE. WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS BRINGS LIGHT AND GIVES HOPE THROUGH TRANSLATION AND LITERACY PROGAMS. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WYCLIFF TRANSLATORS CALL 1-800-WYCLIFFE OR VISIT WYCLIFFE.ORG

NORTH LANIER BAPTIST CHURCH IN CUMMING WILL OFFER FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30 TIL 8 P.M. WHETHER YOU WANT TO LEARN A NEW SKILL OR HAVE A HEALTHIER BODY THERE IS A CLASS FOR YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-781-5433 OR VIST NORTHLANIER.ORG

COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE OF NORTH GEORGIA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO INVEST SOME OF THEIR TIME TO PATIENTS WHO ARE TERMINALLY ILL AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL TALENTS AND ABILITIES, ESPECIALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO JUST VISIT. ORIENTATION AND TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR INFO CALL 678-717-0969

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, A 12 STEP PRINCIPLE BIBLE BASED CHRISTIAN CENTERED PROGRAM, WILL MEET EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 P.M. AT ANNISTOWN ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH IN SNELLVILLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-979-2422

A LOCAL CHAPTER OF REFORMER'S UNANIMOUS, A FAITH BASED, CHRIST CENTERED ADDICTIONS PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE ADDICTED BACK TO GOD'S SUPPORT GROUP - THE LOCAL CHURCH, WILL MEET EACH FRIDAY EVENING 7 P.M. AT VISION BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALPHARETTA. FOR MORE INFORMAION CALL 678-994-2174.

LEGACY LINK, THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR A 13 COUNTY REGION, OFFERS HELP FOR CAREGIVERS WITH ""GUEST HOUSE"" IN GAINESVILLE, AN ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM. THEY ALSO OFFER ""HELP-AT-HOME INC"" FOR PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN THE HOME TO RELIEVE CAREGIVERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-538-2650.

LILBURN CHRISTIAN CHURCH'S LACE MINISTRIES (LOVE, ACTION, COMPASSION & EMPATHY) WILL SERVE ""FREE"" ""DRIVE-THRU COFFEE"" EVERY MONDAY FROM 6:30 - 8:00 A.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 770-921-2993

OPERATION HOMEFRONT PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES AND MORALE TO OUR TROOPS, TO THE FAMILIES THEY LEAVE BEHIND AND TO WOUNDED WARRIORS WHEN THEY RETURN HOME. SPRINGTIME IS RELOCATION SEASON FOR MANY MILITARY FAMILIES AND YOUNG MOTHERS ARE OFTEN RELOCATING THEIR CHILDREN AND HOUSEHOLDS ALONE. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OPERATIONHOMEFRONT.NET

THEOLOGY CAFÉ, ENGAGING CULTURE THROUGH CONVERSATION, WILL MEET AT VARIOUS COFFEE HOUSES EACH MONTH. FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.THEOLOGYCAFE.ORG OR EMAIL AT THEOLOGYCAFE@HOTMAIL.COM

EMPTY VESSEL MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS IN THE ATLANTA AREA TO PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD WEEKLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 404-419-6012 EXT.100.

EMPTY VESSEL MUSIC MINISTRIES INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM EVERY MONDAY AT 7:30PM FOR PRAYER, PRAISE AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE EMPTY VESSEL STUDIO IN LAWRENCEVILLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 404-419-6012 OR GO TO WWW.EMPTYVESSELMUSIC.COM