PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Mama Julia Williams
Mr. Clarence Mayfield of Memphis, TN, father of Deacon Sharon Munajj.
Bro. Harvey Thomas, Deacon Sharon Munajj Co-worker Husband
Babajide Fayoye
Tamra Edwards-Oliver, daughter of Deacon Tenagne Edwards
Mama Asha
Bro. Jonathan Toney of Bedford, OH, son of Sis. Ruth Bobo.
Ms. Maureen Jobe of Greenville, SC, sister-in-law of Sis. Florence Padmore
Bereavement: Ms. Mattie Thomas of Lafayette, LA, sister of Mama SaBruwRa Jackson
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FACAT (First Afrikan Church Action Team) will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 7:30pm in the small community room. We will be doing “Sacred Conversations, Private and Public Arenas.” Those who are interested are welcome to come. For more information see Sis. Sandra Samuels
Congregation!! We welcome you to join in our first Congregation Mbongi for 2017. Mbongi is kikongo for “Learning place”. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., we intend to share the vision for a different worship experience and more details on the “work” of this ministry. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing us at fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org or calling (770-981-2601) the church office to reserve your seat and so that we may adequately prepare handouts.
Women at the Cross 2017, Familiar Spaces For Resurrected Bodies, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:00pm. ITC Chapel, 700 Martin L. King Dr., Atlanta, GA. 30314. For more information call 404-527-7729
Please join us the for our annual Good Friday service Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. The ministers of First Afrikan will offer Perspectives of the Cross as we reflect on the meaning of the crucifixion in the era of mass incarceration and gross injustice.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
My Lifestyle and The Self Care Agency present Herbal Remedies Seminar on Saturday, April 1 from 2pm-4pm at Beulah Community Life Center, 2340 Clifton Springs, Decatur, Ga. Guest speaker, Dr. Kofi. Healthy refreshments and a free 30 minute Salsa workout with AfriSalsa. Questions & RSVP: info@mylifestyleatl.com or 770-884-7436.
Friends of the Lithonia-Davidson Library, 6821 Church Street, Lithonia, Ga will be hosting a Book Sale on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute presents “Socializing for Good . . .an evening of Art, Wine and Cheese.” On April 8, 2017 at The CORE, from 5:00-9:00, 2857 Main Street, East Point, 30344. Celebrating the brilliance of local artists. Education by any means necessary. $25 donation. Featured artist, Sulai Issa. Photography by Jim Alexander. Contact Aminata at 404-992-8021 for more information.
2017 Conference on Ministry. Where Christian Tradition meets the African American Experience. Monday, April 10, 2017 – Wednesday, April 12, 2017. James H. Costen Lifelong Education Center, 700 Martin L. King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314. Please RSVPwww.itc.edu or admissions@itc.edu or call 404-527-7793
Join us for Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 16th at 6:30am at Church of the Master PC, 3400 Martin L. King Jr Drive, SW 30331 (Breakfast will be provided).
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Joyfully presents our 21st Annual GospelFest! On Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 6:00pm. Exciting Gospel Choirs will participate! Refreshments following the concert. 118 Second Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. For more information please call 404-378-6284 or www.oakhurstpresbyterian.org
Kilombo’s Annual 5K run/walk will be Saturday, April 29th at Grant Park. Register online at www.kilomboschool.com. $25 early registration, $35 after April 15th. Check in is 8:00-8:30. Call Sister Kina at 404-242-3532 for more information or if you’d like to be a sponsor.
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