Saturday, December 31, 2011
Many South Cobb churches will have Watch Night and other worship services on New Year's Eve.
Get out the noisemakers and blackeyed peas, the New Year is nearly upon us. The first year of the second decade of the 21st century is coming to a close. Many choose to ring in the new year at church for what is now called Watch Night service. The term "watch night" refers to the freeing of black slaves in the United States and how on New Year's Eve 1862, African Americans anticipated the new year in which President Abe Lincoln was scheduled to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. Here are times for just a few of the many Watch Night and other New Year's Eve services in South Cobb: Triumphant Community Church, 3100 Joe Jerkins Blvd., Austell, 678-797-9960, invites the community to worship with them from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., http://www.…
Friday, December 31, 2010
Looking for something to do tonight, but want to stay close to home? We've got you covered.
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- Kiri Walton
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Friday, December 31, 2010
In South Cobb, you don't have to spend a lot or anything for that matter to go out and have a good time for New Year's Eve. If you're looking for something to do besides the Peach Drop and want to stay close to home, check out these great options below to help you ring in yet another year and another decade: The Pizza Bar's New Year Eve Party is classy and completely free. The staff asks that patrons wear black attire, though it's not required. There is no cover charge, and the pizza buffet is free, just like the party favors and the midnight champagne toast. Come prepared for a good time. Fat Cats Good and Fun will have music from both a live band, the JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band, and DJ Blue, who will be playing a mixture of …
As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2010 and get ready to ring in a new decade, many are looking to spiritual comfort.
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- Kisha Green
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Get out the noisemakers and blackeyed peas, the New Year is nearly upon us. The many events that made up the first decade of the 21st century such as technological advancements, terrorist threats, and global economic ups and downs have made the past 10 years interesting indeed. As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2010 and get ready to enter into a new decade, many are looking to spiritual comfort. New Year's Eve "Watch Night" service is a special night of prayer and celebration. If you are planning to usher in 2011 at a house of worship there are many options in the area. New Birth Community Church, 3100 Joe Jerkins Blvd., Austell, 678-797-9960, invites the community to worship with them at 10 p.m., www.newbirthcommunity.…
Minister Carol Hicks
3:53 pm on Friday, December 31, 2010
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