Religion

Saint Paul encourages us in 1 Thessalonians, “Rejoice always…for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

It takes conscious decision making to stay focused on this message as Christmas gallops toward us like a deer in headlights and the days get more and more hectic. When we are most preoccupied, most overwhelmed, most disheartened, it’s the perfect time to “take five.”

Sanders Baptist Church will celebrate the Christmas season with special  music by its youth team at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, followed by treats to  take home.

Brother Hardin Lowe and the congregation also invite you to join for morning  worship on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. when the adult choir will present its annual cantata.

A “make and take craft workshop” for children will be held Wednesday, Dec.  21, at 6 p.m.

An unintended defining moment for basketball great Michael Jordan was his Hall of Fame speech a few years ago.

The Carrollton United Methodist Church organized “The Advent Musical Program.” In its 14th year, the program will feature performers from six different counties in two states, organizer Sharon Hunt said. Connie Goldman, D.M.A. and her husband, Dale, are among the performers. From Carroll County, the following people will be performing: Tony Gossum, Jennifer White, Mary Ellis Coombs, Vicky Meister and Brandon Stewart. Also from Carroll County are Rachel Hunt and Sara Clifton, who will be signing to “Breath of Heaven.”