Southern Crescent Chorale Sings to Benefit The Joseph Sams School Feb. 9th

The Southern Crescent Chorale’s 2007-2008 concert series marks their sixth season and promises to deliver a variety of performances for the enrichment of the Southern Crescent community. The chorale, conducted by renowned choral director Janice Folsom, has concerts planned at venues throughout the region that will include dynamic performances of major choral works, along with other classical and Broadway favorites. With national-caliber voices and a challenging selection of material, the Southern Crescent Chorale has established a reputation and a following that continues to grow with every performance.

The season continues with a benefit concert Saturday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church. This concert is free and open to the public with donations being accepted to benefit The Joseph Sams School, a private, non-profit school located in Fayetteville serving children ages 2 to 15 that have mild to severe intellectual and or physical disabilities. Performing groups include the Southern Crescent Chorale, choirs from McIntosh High School and the Starr’s Mill High School Chorus. All four choirs will sing short concerts individually and then join forces at the end of the concert for two combined pieces. The McIntosh Singers under the direction of Dr. Amy Foster, the McIntosh Choraliers under the direction of Christi Beale, and the Starr’s Mill Chanticleer under the direction of Dr. John Odom are all outstanding ensembles and the Southern Crescent Chorale will be honored to share the stage with them for this occasion. A representative from the Joseph Sams School will briefly speak about the work of the school and all audience members will have the opportunity to make a donation to the school at the event.

The SCC has raised over $11,000 for worthy recipients such as the Atlanta Boys and Girls Club, the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, and the Southwest Christian Care “Hope House” Respite Center. We are happy to continue this tradition of using our talents to give back to the community.

This concert is free and open to the public. Donations for The Joseph Sams School will be accepted. Peachtree City United Methodist Church is located at 225 Robinson Road in Peachtree City, Georgia. For more information or directions, please visit their website at http://www.ptcumc.org/ or call (770) 487-6499.

The Southern Crescent Chorale is funded through contributions from local supporters of the arts- businesses and individuals- as well as the sale of concert tickets. Everyone in the community is invited to experience the musical excellence that the Chorale has to offer. For more information about the Southern Crescent Chorale, please contact info@southerncrescent.org or call (770) 716-1231.

PTCUMC Now Hosting Food Distribution Ministry

Beginning in February, Peachtree City United Methodist Church will serve as the first host site for Angel Food Ministries in Peachtree City. Angel Food Ministries (AFM) is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that began in 1994 as a small outreach ministry serving a rural community in Georgia. Their goal was to help people who needed a hand up in a tough economic time. Today, Angel Food Ministries can be found in over 3,200 communities in 35 states and helps feed over 500,000 families a month.

PTCUMC will partner with Angel Food to help distribute food to families in need in the Peachtree City area. For $30 a family can purchase a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items that would cost $50 or more at local stores. The menu, which changes each month, is published in both English and Spanish on the AFM website at www.angelfoodministries.com so that it can be viewed prior to placing an order. The February box will contain 11 lbs of beef, chicken and pork, 7 lbs of fresh and frozen vegetables and fruit, a jar of peanut butter, a box of soup mix, one box of cereal, a package of dried beans and one dessert.

By purchasing the basic box, you are then eligible to order one or more monthly special. In February there are three specials:

· 6.5lb Steak and Meat Combo, $20
· 3.75lb Prime Rib Steak Box, $19
· 10lb Chicken Combo Box, $18

The public is invited to make food orders in person at PTCUMC on either of two dates each month, which will be about two weeks before the delivery date, with payment in cash or food stamps (EBT) at the time the order is placed. Orders for the February shipment will be taken at the PTCUMC Children and Youth Campus, 400 Windgate Rd, on these dates:

· Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
· Saturday, Feb. 2, from 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Paid orders must be picked up on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM, at 400 Windgate Rd. At that time menus, order dates and the delivery date for the month of March will be available.

For further information, contact the church at 770-487-6499 or visit the church website at www.ptcumc.org.