Announcements Dec. 19th, 2015

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES

Mr. Sylvester James of South Carolina, father of Sister Rhonda Jones.

Mr. Jerry McCrary, brother of Sis. Okanona Holmes.

Ms.Toyeshia Edwards, daughter of Deacon Travis Edwards

Ms. Alecia Robinson, cousin of Elder Stephanie Pearson Robinson.

Mrs. Enid Griffith of Gyuana, mother of Sis. Sandra Samuels.

Bereavement:

Mr. Kevin Cutliff of Oklahoma City, first cousin of Elder Mehib Holmes. Mr. Cutliff service was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Mrs. Catherine Jenkins, Mother of Elder Cassie Pannell made her transition. Mrs. Jenkins service was held at FAC on Friday, December 18, 2015.

Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

The Archetypal Dreamwork: The “Healing Theatre” Classes will resume on today (class 6 of 7) following the10am worship service.

Wisdom of Our Dreams with Rev. Grace Cheptu, Archetypal Dreamwork Analyst. For more info email: Thehealingtheatre@comcast.net or call 404-384-5573

 

 

 

 

Looking for gift ideas that celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa? Why not give friends and loved ones some of our delicious CamBoyo coffee. Your purchase increases the household income of Cameroon farmers and helps to prosper the mission of First African Church. Every sip of this organically grown coffee is a reminder of the blessings that come with making a significant difference in the lives of other people. Gift baskets are available downstairs for purchase now through the end of the month for $15.00. Contact Deacons Renee King or Sharon Munajj  for more information. #buyblack365.

 

 

The congregation of First Afrikan Church is invited to the Licensing and Ordination of Rhonda P. James-Jones, M.Div on

Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 3:00pm at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 3458 Church Street, Duluth, Ga. 30096

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please join our Kwanzaa Celebrations: “Go Tell Somebody” Saturday, December 26th at the Shrine of the Black Madonna, 946 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA. 30310 (404-752-6125) Sunday December 27, 2015 hosted by Malcolm X Grassroots from 7-9pm and Sunday, December 28, 2015 at FAC. Children’s Kwanzaa on Monday from 4-6 and the evening program from 7-9. Vending opportunities available: 1-night at the Shrine for $50.00 / 1 night at FAC $40.00. Applications for FAC are located in the Narthex. There is a brief meeting after church this Sunday for anyone interesting in participating in Kwanzaa, please see Elder Mehib Holmes

 

Please join us for watch night service on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 10:30pm.

 

Witness in Washington: The keynote Speaker for Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day, in Washington DC, April 15, 2016 is The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax. “Lift Every Voice: Racism, Class and Power” Advocacy Training Weekend April 15-18, 2016

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Community Announcements:

UNCF (United Negro College Fund): Faith Forward Premiers Sunday, December 20th @ 2:30pm. Airing Sundays at 2:30pm, Tuesdays 12Noon, and Wednesdays at 7:00pm. UNCF thanks all who helped make “UNCF: Faith Forward” a relevant and compelling program on the connection between the faith community. HBCH’s and UNCF. AIB Network – Comcast 295 – AT&T U-verse 6

 

CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00