PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Anthony McCartha, grandson of Elders Dennis & Jean Dae.
Ms. Vivian Thomas, sister of Mama Julia Williams.
Ms. Miller Morgan, friend of Mama Julia Williams
Bereavement: Mr. Kenneth Kelly brother of drummer Bro. Fred Kelly, made his transition in Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 31st. Services were held last week in Pennsylvania.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Today during our 10am Worship Service. Our children ages 4-8 and ages 9-14 are invited downstairs to the Community Room after Harambee until Zawadi to “Our Children, Our Stories.” Books for various ages will be available. To volunteer with reading to our children. See Sister Angela Reid or Sister Janice Harper.
The next Seasoned Women’s meeting will take place on Monday, August 8th, at 7:00 p.m., hosted by Sis. Sandra Honoré and Sis. Tyrrah Young- Mwanga at the home of Sister Honoré. The address is 3400 Bramblevine Circle in Lithonia, GA 30038. She may be contacted by cell at (201) 618-5491 or home at (770) 559-9669 and Sis. Young-Mwanga at 404-409-5968 or e-mail: talafia1@gmail.com. It’s potluck, so please don’t forget to bring your favorite delicious dish!
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 Sunday August 14, 2016 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.
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) More to be announced later.
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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