PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Mr. Clifton Callahan Jr, nephew of Sis Ruth Bobo.
Bereavement:
Rev. Elizabeth Charles-Toney, mother of Sis. Wilma Drayton made her transition. Her homegoing service was held on Thursday, November 30th at Nichols Chapel AME Church, Phoenix City, AL.
Ms. Dejah L. Shaw, niece of Min. Lillie Shaw-Lomax made her transition on Friday, November 25th. Dejah’s funeral was Friday, December 2, 2016, at Third Mt. Olive Church in West Point, Mississippi.
Mr. Edward Morgan, Jr, brother of Sis. Tawanna Morgan made his transition. His memorial service was held on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Mr. John Baynes of Reno, NV, uncle of Sis. Ruth Bobo made his transition on Monday, November 28, 2016.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TODAY, Sunday, December 4th–During the 10AM Service –Our Children, Our Stories”– Children from ages 4-8 are invited downstairs to the FAC Community Room for storytelling after Harambee until Zawadi time.
Children ages 9-12 are invited downstairs to the FAC community room for roundtable discussion about their place in America. First Afrikan Teens may help facilitate either group. Contact: Sister Angela Reid.
“The First Afrikan family will celebrate our 23rd Church Anniversary on Sunday, December 11th at 10:00 am. God continues to bless our family! The anniversary theme “Wake up, Re-member, Re-store and Re-calibrate” will allow us to honor God, our ancestors and connect with our inter-generational family. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Robyn Burnett, pastor of Greater Dunn’s Chapel A.M.E. Church in Troy, AL. (One Service Only)
The Kwanzaa season is upon us and we are seeking volunteers to work with our children this year. Please contact:
Sis. Lisa Shannon lshannon2@gsu.edug, 404-328-5471
Bro. Mehib Holmes lsholmes2014@gmail.com, 404-683-0949
Sis. Okanona Holmes knona17@gmail.com, 404-683-0871
Many thanks to all who helped defeat Governor Deal’s Opportunity School District Plan. It is time to take a proactive stance to build and strengthen our local schools. WE must join with our parents, educators, students, and constituents regarding our next steps. Please join us at our next First Afrikan Community Action Team (FACAT) meeting to advocate for our children. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 7:00pm in the community room. For additional information call Sister Sandra Samuels at 678-334-4390 or Renee Cail at 617-320-3910.
Come out and join Seasoned Women at their next gathering, on Tuesday, December 13th at 7 pm. It will be hosted by Jackie Johnson-Dickson at 3300 Concord Corner, Conyers, GA. For directions call Sis. Jackie at 770-285-4007. We look forward to seeing you there. Remember to bring a dish, its potluck.
Leadership Training for the Newly Elected officers last class, Saturday, Dec. 17th from 9am-12n in the Community Room. Continental breakfast will be provided.
Please join First Afrikan Church for Watch Night Service on Saturday, December 31st at 10:30pm.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The City of Lithonia invites you to their 2016 Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration, Kelly Park (corner of Main St. @ Max Cleland Blvd., downtown Lithonia) Sunday, December 4th, 5:30-6:30pm. Muhammad Farms will be there from 4-6pm with fresh vegetables and other goods! The City’s Toys for Tots drive runs from December 5-19th. Toy Distribution December 22nd. For more information contact Lithonia City Hall: leah.rodriguez@lithoniacity.org or 770-482-8136
Big Miller Grove Baptist Church invites you to “A Christmas Worship Musical”, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1;18-25 & 2;1-12. HVE You Heard About Jesus? Sunday, December 18th @ 6pm. Free to All
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