PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Sis. Khadejah Verdell, daughter of Sis. Kim & Bro. Ray Grady
Bro. Larry Wilson, friend Deacon Sharon Munajj
Ms. Sophie Akiele, her parents Mrs. Sharon and Mr. Basile Akiele. and family. Friends of Deacon Lynn Young
Min. Inger Anderson
Min. Matthew Williams, wife Sis. Alexis and children Sage & Zuri.
Sis. Shelly Clopton is participating in a study abroad Hong Kong China as a Master’s student at Georgia State University.
Bereavement:
Bro. Edward Stewart, Jr, cousin of Deacon Sharon Munajj, transition in Burton, SC, June 24, 2015. His homecoming service was held in Gardens Corner, SC.
Mother Mildred Jackson, mother of Bro. Ray (Sis. Kim) Grady transition on Wednesday, July 8, in Griffin, Georgia.
Elder Mother Phyllis Edwards made her transition on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Her memorial service was held at First Afrikan Church on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 1:00pm.
Mother Margaret Cunningham, mother of Sis. Denise (Deacon Al) Majors mother made her transition on Monday, June 29th in Laurens, South Carolina. Her service was held on Friday, July 3, 2015.
Baby David Michael, nephew of Elder Allison Trammel made his transition on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Members of Creation Care would like to “Thank” our First Afrikan Family and the surrounding Community for the success of our 5th Annual First Afrikan Community Festival. We could not have done it without you!!
Choir Rehearsal Reminder: Calling all Children, Youth and Teens (CYTs), choir rehearsal will be held immediately after church in the Sanctuary this Sunday, July 12th, 2015 and at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19th in preparation for Youth Sunday on July 19th, 2015. Parents please ensure your CYTs are in attendance. Thank you.
Community Announcements:
Citizens For A Healthy And Safe Environment (CHASE) will meet with the DeKalb Board of Commissioners on July 28, 2015 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be held at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. The Board will vote as to whether or not they should allow an Asphalt and Paving Plant to be constructed in Lithonia in the Rogers Lake Road area. Rogers Lake Road is inundated with dangerous polluting industries. They are too close to residential areas. CHASE supports healthy sustainable economic development. We encourage industries that promote clean air and water.
Please come to this very important meeting. Save our communities!!
Renee Cail 617-320-3910 or Sandra Samuels 678-334-4390.
The Remnant of Atlanta Inc. will be hosting its second annual Back to School giveaway/drive on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Cosmopolitan AME Church, 170 Vine Street, Atlanta, Ga., For more details on how you can help contact Sis. Saidah Obijiofor saidahoh@yahoo.com”
CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00
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