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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Elder Carlton Johnson
Sis. Cletonia Franklin
Bro. Shamir Johnson, son of Bro. Dwayne Johnson
Sis. Gloria Gundy
Sis. Valeria Gadsden-Sams
Ms. Kendra Jones, daughter of Sis. Loverne Asante
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Bereavement:
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Bro. Lynwood Henry made his transition on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Alabama.
Mr. William, Jr cousin of Elder Pauline Marshall made his transition on Monday, December18, 2017.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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No Bible Study Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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The Kwanzaa planning committee invites the community to donate gifts to distributed to the children during the Kwanzaa celebration. Please see Okanona (or text— at knona17@gmail.com) for details. Kwanzaa volunteers are asked to attend a meeting immediately after 10:00 service.
FAC’s Kwanzaa UjimaFest is Thursday, December 28th. Arts and Crafts begin at 4:00p.m.  Come out for FOOD, PRIZES and KNOWLEDGE – What else is FUN made out of? First Afrikan will be hosting an AFRIKAN FREEDOM FAMILY KWANZAA QUIZ BOWL Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm. All aged 8-25 are welcome to participate. No pre-registration needed – Just come. This event is also open to the public, so please invite family and friends.  You do not have to be a Black History Scholar to participate or have a good time, as the objective of the Bowl is designed to facilitate a fun learning environment. LET’S show everyone how we LOVE as we LEARN at First Afrikan.
The Church Office will be closed Friday, December 29, 2017 thru Tuesday, January 2, 2018.Â
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FAWOHODIE / UJIMA: a panel discussion on supporting the families of the incarcerated through the lens of those that have been incarcerated Friday, December 29th @ 6:30pm at First Afrikan Church. Scheduled Guest: James Costen – Director of Connecting Grace, Eloise Daniel – Author/Activist, Iyabo Oniepede –Â Life Coach, Calvin Tate – Author, Jihad Uhuru -Author/Educator
Attention FAC Members, if you have published a book in 2017 and would like to be a part of The Black History Month Friends and Family book signing Celebration. Please email Deacon Tenagne Edwards at franni0219@aol.com.
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