PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Ms. Delores Shaw of Texas, grandmother of Andrew Kane, son of Elder Afriyie Huie.
Ms. Natalie Sertima of Detroit, MI and Mr. Alvin Barratt of New York, sister of brother of Sis. Sandra Samuels
Bereavement:
Mr. David Stephen Lomax of Columbus, Ohio, brother of Rev. Dr. Mark Lomax made his transition. His service was held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Stewart Calhoun Funeral Home, Akron, Oh.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No Bible Study Wednesday, April 22 & 29, 2015 at 1:00pm or 7:00pm.
Please join Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax and the First Afrikan Church Choir on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:00pm in celebration of Pastor Jai Haithco’s 30th Anniversary at Turner Monumental AME, 66 Howard Street, Atlanta, GA 30317
The Youth Ministry would like to thank all the parents of our Children and Youth for making Youth Sunday a success. We love to have our youth fellowship together after service for a time of reflection. We do not want to exclude any child/youth. We are asking all parents for a donation of at least $5.00 to help defray the costs of the refreshments for our Youth. Please see Deacon Sharon Munajj or Deacon Andrea Keith.
Family, Please join us for our mandatory 2015 FAC Youth Lock-In Planning Meeting today, Sunday, April 12th, following the congregational meeting, were we will finalize our plans for this wonderful event! If you have not signed up, please do so with a Lock-In leader ASAP. Thank you for all the youth workers who participated in our recent Boundary Training!
Calling all youth between the ages of 11-17. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship at our 2015 FAC Lock-In where we will enjoy a movie, creative expression, sacred conversations, debates, a field day, gardening and much more. Our theme for this year is “Black Lives Matter” where we will discuss the many current social injustices that we are repeatedly experiencing as Afrikan People living in America. Please see youth leaders to pick up your permission slips TODAY. Elder Chinasa Narcisse-Williams
FINAL FAC Youth Lock-In Permission Packet 2015
fac youth 2014-MPEG-4 on Vimeo.
Please join us for Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 for the Conversations of the Afrikan Spirit at
1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. More details to follow…
“Good Morning, Family. The Ujima Men’s Fellowship would like to invite the Brothers of FAC to join us for the “Let Us Make Man” Conference at Albany State University on Saturday, April 25th. We will leave the church on that Saturday around 7:30a.m. and return to the church that same day around 9p.m. Come “Get on the Bus” with us as we only have 4 Seats remaining!!! Please contact Brother Darrick Young, darrickyoung2004@yahoo.com, if you would like to attend”
Seasoned Women Gathering Monday, May 4, 2015 at Sis. Diane Howard’s. Ms. Howard’s home is located at 7327 Conyers Street, Lithonia, GA 30058. Her telephone is 770-490-8128. Please join us for a warm welcome and delightful discussions. Bring your special gourmet delight and some water or juice to wet our whistles.
Please join us for our April & May Debt Free Class on Saturday, April 25 & May 16th at 4:00pm
Level IV Give Back / Invest in others, Ignite Debt Free Living & Impact the Culture
CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00
Community Announcements:
You and your family are invited to celebrate Georgia Cities Week in Lithonia from Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, April 25. Whether you live in the city or not, Georgia Cities Week is a time to celebrate, meet new people and have fun. There will be a variety of activities for all ages. Help us spread the word and be part of the celebration! We look forward to seeing you! For additional information, please call 770-482-8136.
CrossRoadsNews is celebrating 20 years of Service to the Community, Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7pm-Midnight at The Grand Peachtree Ballroom at The Ramada Plaza Atlanta Downtown, 450 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312. Join them for an Elegant Evening of Celebration, Recognition & Entertainment. This is a Black Tie Event Individual Tickets $75. Table for 10 $750., and Host Committee (Table for 10 Plus Congregations Ad): $1,000. To RSVP, send check payable to CrossRoadsNews, 2346 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032. Visit http://conta.cc/1CdF34D, or call 404-284-1888
Kilombo’s Annual Fish Fry is this Saturday, April 25, 2014, from 11:00-6:00. Come see us at our new location, 1879 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA sante sana, thank you First Afrikan for your ongoing support! As a result of your consistent generosity, Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute is able to educate our children and employ our people Kilombo is born out of the vision of First Afrikan Church and the work of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. Please call us if you are interested, 404-992-8021.
Kilombo is now registering for next school year, 2015-2016. Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute is accredited for grades K-8th grade. Kilombo fosters an academically excellent and culturally relevant education that produces students who are equipped to succeed globally and are committed to social justice. Kilombo exists as a result of First Afrikan Church’s commitment to institution building. Call Aminata Umoja at 404-992-8021 or email me at aumoja@comcast.net for more information. Visit our new campus at 1879 Columbia Drive, www.kilomboschool.com. First Afrikan members in good standing receive a discount.
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