St. Clare's Episcopal

Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Christian Education; 10:15 Children's Sunday School; Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies Luncheon 11:45 a.m. (3rd Wed.); Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.; Holy Eucharist at Branan Lodge 1 p.m. (last Wed. of the month)

Thursday: Centering Prayer support group 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. (1st & 3rd Thursdays); Daughters of the King 6 p.m. (2nd Thursday)

For more information call 706- 745-0607.

Adult Education: Sunday December 3, 2006

Creating a Christmas Wreath.

Our own Bud Brazil will be teaching a class, using fresh greens, on

making a Christmas wreath for your home. All supplies will be provided.

Adult Education: Sunday December 10, 2006

Alternative Christmas:

Several local organizations will describe their work. You will have an opportunity to take part in their work and give a "Care" to someone who doesn't need a "Thing".

Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 7:00PM

Advent Lessons and Carols

Join us for a beautiful old tradition of works by Palestrina, Bach and other greats. You will find it is wonderful way to get in the real Christmas Spirit.

AA-NA Meeting

The Sanctuary at Immanuel House will hold open meetings for AA/NA at 7 p.m. Monday evenings at 4376 Wren Drive, Blairsville, Georgia. Call for directions at 706- 781-2922.

Mountain Presbyterian

Sunday at 9:45 a.m., Christian Education; 11 a.m. Worship Service; followed by a time for coffee and conversation.

Monday and Wednesday: AA/Al- Anon meetings at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Tuesday mornings The Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. for a work day. Wednesday mornings we have Bible Study at 11 a.m. and everyone is welcome. Wonderful Wednesday's starts at 5 p.m. with study courses and dinner. Call the church for details. 706-745- 8036. Choir rehearsals at 7 p.m.

Adult education- spiritual journey

Our Faith Journey is a series of adult education courses designed to encourage spiritual growth and development in our personal journey as well as in our journey as a congregation.

The Adult education class meets each Sunday in the Parish Hall from 9 to 10 AM. The class is open to all.

For further information about what is presented each Sunday, watch this page of your newspaper or call 706 745 o607.

St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 1272 Ledford Road, Blairsville, Ga.

Lunch on the Hill

You are invited to "Lunch on the Hill," every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.The meal is home cooked and always delicious. Menu changes weekly; some of our choices are: Zion's Slow Smoked BBQ, Homemade Soups and Chili, Prime Meatloaf with Real Mashed Potatoes, Spaghetti with Special Sauce, etc. A favorite hit, Tom's Famous Chicken 'n Dumplings, is served the last Wednesday of each month. Salad selection, homemade dessert and drink rounds out the meal. All proceeds go towards missions of the church. Donation $4. Zion UMC is the "little country church with a kudzu kind of love that just grows and grows"!

All Saints Lutheran Church

Sun., Dec. 3: Worship with Children's Christmas Musical - 10:30 am.

Wed., Dec. 6: Midweek Advent Worship - 7:00 pm

Sun., Dec. 10: Worship with Handbell Choir - 10:30 am

Wed., Dec. 13: Midweek Advent Worship - 7:00 pm

Sun., Dec. 17: Worship with Christmas Cantata - 10:30am

Mon., Dec. 18: Worship with Christmas Cantata for the Community - 7:00 pm

Sun., Dec. 24: Regular Sunday Worship - 10:30 am

Candlelight Service - 7:00 pm

Mon., Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship - 10:30 am

Sun., Dec. 31: Regular Sunday Worship - 10:30 am

New Year's Eve Worship - 7:00 pm

Everyone is invited to attend these services as we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ Child. All Saints

Lutheran Church is located 4 miles east of Blairsville on Highway 76/515. Please call the church office for further information - 745- 7777.

"Jesus no other name" -presented by First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Blairsville will be presenting "Jesus, No Other Name" on Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend. Nursery will be provided. First Baptist Church is located at 203 Blue Ridge Street in Blairsville. If you have questions, you may contact the church at (706) 745-2469.

Turkey dinner

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship Int'l and Aglow International of Blairsville

Dinner Meeting Program, December 2, 2006, 6:30 pm at All Saint's Lutheran Church, Located on Hwy. 76 between Young Harris and Blairsville

Cost: $10 for turkey dinner

Speaker: Alan Flowers Call (828) 389-0140 or (706) 745-4592 for reservations.