PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
Baby Dylan Mitchell, great-niece of Rev. Susan Mitchell.
Mr. Martin Monegain of Chicago, uncle of Sis. Sylvia Marble (Elder James Marble)
Mrs. Margret Cunningham of Laurens, SC mother of Sis. Denise Major.
David Michael Trammell, newborn nephew of Elder Allison Trammell.
Ms. Barbara James, of Austin, TX Aunt, of Elder Mehib Holmes.
Ms. Pauline Dunkley, mother of Elder Lorraine Brackery.
Nubia King, daughter of Sis. Danielle King.
Mr. John E. McLaurin, father of Sis. Tawanna Morgan’s co-worker.
Mr. Harold Phoenix, of Savannah, Ga. Brother of Elder Don Phoenix.
Ms. Natalie Sertima of Detroit, MI and Mr. Alvin Barratt of New York, sister and brother of Sis. Sandra Samuels.
Bereavement:
Mrs. Elvi King of Guyana, family friend of Elder Pauline Marshall made her transition.
Mr. Robert Lee Rhodes, the brother of Deacon Sharon Munajj’s co-worker in San Francisco, has made his transition.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Youth Ministry would like to thank all the 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 reflection. We do not want to exclude any child/youth. We are asking all parents for a donation of at least $5.00 to help defray the costs of the refreshments for our Youth. Please see Deacon Sharon Munajj or Deacon Andrea Keith.
Conversations on Afrikan Spirit 2015: “From Ashe to Amen-Afrikan Roots of Our Worship” Every Wednesday in May at noon and at 6:30 pm Join us for a meal, film and discussion on the Afrikan spirituality embedded in our worship experience. Children films and discussion at the evening sessions only. Downstairs in front of the CFABS office, please sign up and get your ticket for $7.00 each session or discount of $20.00 for all four sessions. Every adult ticket also pays for one child! So our children eat for free.
“On Sunday May 24th, First Afrikan Church will be celebrating our first Great Day of Giving. We are asking each family to make a sacrificial offering of $250 over and beyond their normal tithes and offering. This sacrificial offering will continue to provide financial stability as we move into our summer months.”
Please join us for our last Debt Free Class on Saturday May 16th at 4:00pm
Level IV Give Back / Invest in others, Ignite DFree Living & Impact the Culture
Mark Your Calendars–June is Nsaa (Excellence)!!! Families and friends please plan to submit your child’s, relative or extended family member’s academic and/or cultural achievements. We will recognize each group of achieving students on the second, third and fourth Sunday in June, 28, 2015. Pre-school and Elementary on the second Sunday, Middle Grades and High School on the Third Sunday. This year our theme connects persons in our immediate family (living and ancestral) to our achievements. We never achieve excellence all by ourselves. “Because of Them, We Can” asks each Nsaa recipient to name the persons in their immediate family that “made a way” for their achievements. Look to post your application on the FAC website or email it to the church.
“First Afrikan Rhythms” in our worship. All FAC Leadership: Please join us for a Leadership Mbongi. Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., We expect to see all of our spiritual leaders (elders, deacons, ministry leaders, ministers, and trustees) involved in leading worship to be in attendance. What is the First Afrikan Rhythm for Worship? How we engage, why and what are the expectations of our worship experience.
Please, remember the church in your will. If you have any questions please see a Trustee Board member.
SEASONED WOMEN now meet each month on the FIRST MONDAY of that month. Our next gathering (June 1, 2015) will be hosted by Sister Tenagne (Gwendolyn Roberts) at her residence: 1711 Wild Circle in Clarkston, GA 30021. Her contact number is: 917-916-0301. Ta non yay has prepared a special topic for us on: The Health Benefits of Hemp. Please join us and share your pot luck special. Any questions please call Dr. Mary Anne Allen Bellinger at 678-334-5997 or our Co-coordinator: Taheera Janice Harper.
Community Announcements:
On Monday, May 18th from 6-7 pm at City Hall, Wendover Housing Partners will be hosting a public meeting to share information about the proposed housing development for the Lithonia Plaza. The project will consist of 75 units with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Please come out to learn more about the project and to have your questions answered. Please share the attached flyer with any interested parties. Thank you for your interest!
Kilombo is now registering for next school year, 2015-2016. Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute is accredited for grades K-8th grade. Kilombo fosters an academically excellent and culturally relevant education that produces students who are equipped to succeed globally and are committed to social justice. Kilombo exists as a result of First Afrikan Church’s commitment to institution building. Call Aminata Umoja at 404-992-8021 or email me at aumoja@comcast.net for more information. Visit our new campus at 1879 Columbia Drive, www.kilomboschool.com. First Afrikan members in good standing receive a discount.
CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00
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