PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Bereavement:
Ms. Ellen Jean Lee, 95 year old Aunt of Sis. Mary Lee (Jim) Davis made her transition. Ms. Lee homegoing service was held on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Chicago, IL.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Youth Ministry would like to thank all parents of our Children and Youth for making Youth Sunday a success. We love to have our youth fellowship together after service for a time of affirmation and reflection. We do not want to exclude any child/youth so we are asking all parents for a donation of $5.00 to help defray the costs of refreshments for our Youth. Please see Deacon Sharon Munajj or Deacon Andrea Keith for more information. Thank you!
On Sunday, July 24, 2016 (4th Sunday), First Afrikan Church members we will have our second Great Day of Giving. This is each member’s opportunity to “Catch up and Get ahead” on your tithes and offerings. Please take time to review your YTD giving and plan to support the church to the best of your ability. Donate today! 100% participation is the goal. Your support is appreciated.
New Member’s Class Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00am in the Community Room. Please RSVP to the church office No Later than Wednesday, July 20, 2016 if you will be attending. Email fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org. So, that we may have adequate supplies and refreshments for all participants.
The Fourth Ujamaa Exchange (Community Give Away) will take place on July 30, 2016 from 10am -2pm on the church grounds. We are asking you to please bring your extras, your gently used items (clothes, books, household, automotive, electronic goods, etcetera) that could be of use to someone in the community for a FREE exchange. If there is an item that you need…freely give and freely receive. EVERYTHING IS FREE… GO TELL IT!!!
Things Change. Many of you have already been contacted by church leadership regarding our listening campaign. If you have not, please be sure we have your updated contact information. Please email fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org and type “Address Update” on the Subject line or fill out a change of address card located in the Narthex. Leave the card in the offering basket or give it to one of the ushers.
Fawohodie is an adinkra symbol which translates as: “Independence comes with its responsibilities.” In the spirit of Ubuntu, and as a community of African people, we embrace the responsibility of caring for those who are incarcerated and their families. Likewise, we desire to participate in their successful re-entry to the larger society. If you are interested in working with us as we develop this ministry, please see Rev. Carlton Johnson, Elder Jihad Uhuru, or Bro. James Costen.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The City of Lithonia and its community partners are hosting a Back to School Jamboree on Saturday, July 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Lithonia Amphitheater, located at 2501 Park
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