PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
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Sis. Debra Glover
Mama SaBruwRa Jackson
Ms. Loyce McCollough of Flint MI, cousin of Elder Mehib Holmes
Mama Julia Williams                Â
Mama Asha Lacy (404-234-4099)
Bro. Donald Lomax, brother of Pastor Lomax
Bro. Glenn Mason, cousin of Deacon Sharon Munajj
Bro. George Tait, husband of Sis. Akosua Tait
Bereavement: Mrs. Sadie Henson of San Jose, CA, mother of Sis. Veronica (Bro. Stephen) Phillips made her transition on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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The Health and Environmental Ministry will be holding its monthly meeting on TODAY at 1:00pm after service in the Vanessa G. Knight Building next door. Members are urged to attend but all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For further information please see Dr. Jewel Crawford or Dr. Darren Shomari Harper.
FAC Governing Council of Elders 2017-2018 Nominating Committee Co-Chairs:
Elders Angela Brown & Jihad Uhuru / Nominating Committee Members:
Inger Anderson, Claude Clopton, Stephanie Pearson, Lillie Shaw-Lomax
Elder/Deacon Applications will be in the Narthex from August 20 to September 6, 2017.   Application deadline 9/8/17

Sept 10 & Sept 16 Panel Interviews (Sunday 1pm – 4pm) (Saturday 1pm – 4pm)
Sept 18: Officers selected by Committee
Sept 23, 2017: Slate Presented to Congregation in Bulletin and Announcements
Sept. 30, 2017: Official 2017-2018 Election Congregational meeting after the 10:00am service
NEW LEADER AFRIENTATION Sat. Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 12, Nov 19.
Any questions or concerns contact Jihad Uhuru @ 770-374-4619 or authorjihad@gmail.com or Angela Brown Angelaelizabethbrown@msn.com
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Wednesday Bible Study Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Reclaiming Worship as Social, Political and Economic Movement from Oppression to Freedom. This week presenter Rev. Cheptu Grace “Worship as an Inward Journey” 1 Corinthians 2:12-14 1 14 This bible study series is designed to capture and articulate the reality that worship is principally a moral, ethical and spiritual tactic used to secure Pan Afrikan liberation. This series will examine scripture, Liberation Theology, and Afrikan, Afro-Caribbean and Afrikan American history, to frame a discussion and form a consciousness about the place and function of worship in both scripture and in the experiences of Afrikan people.  Class Sessions 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Fall 2017 Bible Study / Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Reclaiming Worship as Social, Political and Economic Movement from oppression to Freedom
This bible study series is designed to capture and articulate the reality that worship is principally a moral, ethical and spiritual tactic used to secure Pan Afrikan liberation. This series will examine scripture, Liberation Theology, and Afrikan, Afro-Caribbean and Afrikan American history, to frame a discussion and form a consciousness about the place and function of worship in both scripture and in the experiences of Afrikan people. Â Class Sessions 1:00pm and 7:00pm (lunch & dinner served 45 minutes prior to class).
The Ujamaa Ministry Exchange scheduled for August 26, 2017 has been postponed to September 23, 2017 from 10am – 2pm on the church yard.
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Destiny Publishing presents NATIVITY Unleashed, written & directed by Cynthia Valentine. Featuring FAC Elder Denise Allen and Deacon Dorothea Williams at the Paula Vaughn Black Box Theatre(CRC Council for the arts), 910 Center St., Conyers, Ga., on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7pm and Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 4pm. Tickets $20.00 Space is Limited. Please purchase your tickets on line at www.nativityunleased.com/welcome
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To Be An Afrikan Teacher 2017…the annual commemoration in honor of Baba Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  “The Kindred Curriculum: An Afrikan Centered Christian Framework for youth, leaders and adults will begin one in a series of teaching approaches based upon African ways of knowing, Biblical and Christian principles. The series is live streaming (Zoom conference video) or face to face. Registration online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TBAAT First Afrikan church members can attend one session or the entire day for the same cost: $35.00.  See flyer in the Narthex for details
Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE) will celebrate our 6th Annual Fund Development Banquet and Silent Action. The theme is “Building the Beloved Community”. With your help and collective efforts we were able to keep our commitment to developing powerful leaders, fight social injustices and to live out our faith with all communities. On Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 6:30pm-8:30pm please join us at Basillica of Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303. Banquet tickets are $50.00 per person. For tickets and other information please see Sis. Sandra Samuels. Validated parking is located in the back of the church.
First Saint Paul AME is sponsoring their 14th Annual Feed My Neighbor Walk/Run/Cycle on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. Early registration – team of 5 – $50.00 and a donation of can goods. On-site registration day – team of 5 – $60.00 and donation non-perishable food / Individual registration $15.00 and a donation of non-perishable food. Onsite-site registration $20.00 and a donation of can food. Please make check payable to First Saint Paul AME Church and mail with your form to 2687 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA 30058. Office 770-484-9662 / www.istsaintpaulamechurch.com
The City of Lithonia presents: The Original Collard Greens Cultural Festival, Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 12NOON – 8pm at the Lithonia Amphitheater, 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia, GA 30058. A Collard Green everything event – Sample all kinds of dishes including collard green ice cream. Hosted by City of Lithonia Mayor Deborah A. Jackson
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