PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
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.
Mr. Alvin Barratt of New York, brother of Sis. Sandra Samuels
Bereavement:
Ms. Winnefred Chambers, sister of Sis. Tatty Scott Thompson made her transition on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Her services were held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Orlando, Fl.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.
Seasoned Women Gathering Monday, May 4, 2015 at Sis. Diane Howard’s. Ms. Howard’s home is located at 7326 Conyers Street, Lithonia, GA 30058. Her telephone is 770-490-8128. Please join us for a warm welcome and delightful discussions. Bring your special gourmet delight and some water or juice to wet our whistles.
Please join our next New Member’s Class on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Vanessa Knight Building First Class Room. Please try to arrive on time so we can have a full day to learn, discern, and fellowship with one another. Also, we ask that you RSVP by Wednesday May 6, 2015, so that we can get an accurate count in order to prepare class materials and refreshments for all attendees.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) will be hosting a Purchase Workshop at First Afrikan Church from 9am – 1pm for the Community in the Sanctuary. NACA is the best home purchase program in America. NACA provides both comprehensive housing, counseling and access to an incredible mortgage product.
“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 Debt Free Living & Impact the Culture
CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00
Community Announcements:
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.
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