Dec. 23
Connecting Point Church, 124 Zack Hinton Parkway in McDonough, is hosting a Christmas service at 7 p.m to feature Christmas music, an inspiring Christmas message and even a surprise or two. The church invites the community to bring family and friends for these joyful and festive services.
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