PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Bro. Aaron Henderson
Anthony McCartha, grandson of Elders Dennis & Jean Dae.
Ms. Miller Morgan, friend of Mama Julia Williams
Bereavement:
Mrs. Harole Wilson Cox, of Roebuck, SC, Aunt of Bro. James Costen Jr. transition on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Her services were held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Friendship Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC.
Ms. Vivian Thomas, sister of Mama Julia Williams made her transition on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Ms. Thomas Memorial Service is being held today, Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street, Atlanta, GA 30312 at 2:00pm.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Have you been discerning where and how God is moving you to serve in the life of this congregation? The Nominations Committee has been in prayer and discerning with you. On Today we will have applications for Elder/Deacon and Ministry Leaders available for you to review and continue your discernment process. Please see Elders James Marble and Rhonda James-Jones for applications or any member of the Nominations Committee following the 8am or 10am worship service.
Congregation Meeting Sunday, August 21, 2016 following both worship services.
The Youth Ministry would like to thank all parents of our Children and Youth for making Youth Sunday a success. We love to have our youth fellowship together after service on 3rd Sundays for a time of affirmation and reflection. We do not want to exclude any child/youth so we are asking all parents for a donation of $5.00 to help defray the costs of refreshments for our Youth. Please see Deacon Sharon Munajj or Deacon Andrea Keith for more information.
Bible Study Schedule:
Wednesdays August 31, September 7 & 14th—Theme: Mending Our Broken Calabash. This is our Ancestral Walk Study. (Walk Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at the Atlanta University Center) More details coming.
Wednesdays, October 5- November 16th– Fall Bible Study: Koinonia (Communion) with God, Koinonia (Communion) with One Another
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.B.L.E. (a multi-racial, interfaith coalition) is having a fundraiser & silent auction. The annual event will take place on Friday, August 26, 2016, at 7:00pm at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318. Tickets $50.00. For tickets and more information please contact Sister Sandra Samuels or Sister Valdor Ross.
Got Coffee? If not, now is a great time to try our delicious CamBoyo coffee. Every sip of this organically grown coffee is a reminder of the blessings that come with making a significant difference in the lives of Cameroon farmers and helps to promote the mission of First African Church. If you have a business and would like to purchase coffee for your customers or employees, please contact Deacons Renee King (reneecking@aim.com) or Sharon Munajj (smunajj@comcast.net) for more information. Ubuntu!
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