ITEMS
OF IMPORTANCE
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Friday,
April 4, 2008
Today
marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King
Jr.'s assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. At 39
years old, Dr.King was making an impact on
America that few could have predicted. He
is remembered by many for his "I have a
dream" speech but his work premeates every
facet of life in America and all over the
world. The love of man about which he
preached and his desire for democratic dialogue
among all men toward a better understanding
among them are the bricks and mortal upon
which One Columbus is founded. We've come a long
and we honor King on this day for the work
that he did during his lifetime.
Sunday,
April 6, 2008
The
Bridge Church International Dedication
On
Easter Sunday morning, March 23, 2008 the
congregations of Pastor Vince Allen
(traditionally African American) and Pastor
Chris Mitchell (traditionally Euro American)
took a bold and courageous step by joining
together to create The
Bridge Church International. A truly unique
merger, these two institutions, now one, see
their mission as bridging gaps in the community
by connecting their members with God. A 10:00
am on Sunday, April 6, the formal dedication
service takes place.
One Columbus' theme is "Building
Bridges . . Connecting People." The birth
of The Bridge Church International is about as
close as you can come to fulfilling that hope.
Contact:
Pastors Vince Allen and Chris Mitchell
706-565-9969
Monday,
April 7, 2008
April
MIXER
We
hear from our readers that seeing the Items
Of Importance on the Friday before the
Monday MIXER does not give them enough time to
plan so they can attend.
In response, we announced our April
MIXER last Friday and hope that plan to come
on Monday. Learn about One Columbus and make a
personal contribution of time if not money.
April's MIXER is Monday, April 7, 2008 at the
Government Center ANNEX. It starts at 11:00 am.
It's open to the public.
Contact:
Ann Caggins
706-568-1762
Tuesday,
April 8, 2008
Dialogue
Group
The
First
Presbyterian Dialogue Group doubled its
numbers last Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm where
some of the challenges facing our school
teachers were put squarely on the table. Where
do you go for answers to these questions?
How do you get parents to turn off the
TV? Do children really come to school hungry?
How much sleep do our elementary school children
get every night?
Enough? What does exercise (or the lack
there of) do for our kids? The
group is open to the public and willing to
listen. Use the Second Avenue entrance across
from the CB&T parking garage.
Contact:
Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363.
DOWN
THE ROAD
Thursday,
June 26, 2008
3rd
Annual One Columbus Golf Tournament
One
Columbus' Third
Annual Golf Tournament starts at noon at the
Grand National Robert Trent Jones golf course in
Opelika, Alabama.
This unique retreat event for golfers
from across the community and their friends will
be managed by Diamond Sports Marketing and is
set for Thursday, June 26, 2008 . You can
register as a golfer by contacting D. J. Jones
at 706-681-1136.
Contact:
Allen
Page, III 706-323-0049.
