Announcements June 26th, 2016

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

 

Mr. Elliott Thomas & Ms. Harriet Thomas, nephew and sister of Min. Angela Brown

Mr. David Davis, father of Sis. Kim (Deacon Charles) Mailey

Mr. Larry Harris, cousin of Sis. Sharon Thurman

 

Bereavement:

Mr. Alvin Forrest father of Deacon Andrea (Elder William) Keith made his transition on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Augusta, GA. His services were held on Saturday, June 18^th at Belle-Terrace Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA.

 

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Our 2016 Camp Taifa is “Be Like A Tree: Sacred Trees of the Bible” for July 5-8, 2016 each evening at 6:00 p.m.  They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.  Jeremiah 17:8 Our Camp focus is on the trees in the Bible, their meaning, uses for healing and understanding the sacred texts. We will also learn about the trees in our own park! Use the Camp registration form and the Msaidia (assistant’s) form to register and/or offer your help with the camp.  Want to learn more about the camp experience? Afrientation for persons interested in attending or helping will be after either the 8:00a.m. or 10:00 a.m. services on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, July 4^th The Church office will be closed.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

The Atlanta Chapter of the NBPC will hold their next meeting on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Church of the Master Presbyterian Church 3400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Atlanta, GA 30331 from 3:30 – 4:45pm

 

Sankofa Center and the Master of Arts in Christian Education Course at the Interdenominational Theological Center presents  VISUAL STORYTELLING in WORSHIP and RELIGIOUS EDUCATION  10am-3:30pm, June 27 – July 9, 2016. (10am – 12:30pm Instruction and Modeling 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Contextual Learning) Course Packet $45.00. Please call the Sankofa Center at 404-527-7729 for registration details.

 

 

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