PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
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Mr. Tim Reid of Fayetteville, NC, brother of Sis. Angela Reid
Bereavement:
Mrs. Rose McCant, stepmom of Sis. Angela Reid made her transition. Mrs. McCant service was held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at College Heights Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC.
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Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Ancestral Walk Bottle Tree…it came to our attention that some of you either did not get a blue bottle from the ancestral walk. For those in the transition bottle was misplaced or removed, please come downstairs and receive the blue bottle. This is only for persons who attended and in the movement lost it.
Prayer CDs—if you signed and took a prayer cd, please leave the five dollars with Elder Charlene or Elder Itihari. There are more prayer cps available for purchase in the prayer room.
 Monday, October 5th Voters Empowerment Collaborative at First Afrikan Church is CANCELLED Due to a City Council Meeting being held for the Candidates. Please attend the forum on October 15, 2015 at 7pm at Victory for the World Church, 1170 N. Hairston Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
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Women of First African Church you are invited to attend the next Seasoned Women’s Meeting for a Special Gathering on Monday, October 5, 
2015 at 7:00pm. Bring a framed picture of yourself as a baby or earliest picture of yourself and your parents. Bring your favorite childhood food to share. Hosted by Mama Frankie Houston & Mama SaBuwRa Jackson at the Mary Williams Towers Community Building, 5480 Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, GA 30058
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All Parents: Please remember to donate $5.00 towards the Youth snacks for 3rd Sunday to Deacon Sharon Munajj, Deacon Andrea Keith or Elder Pauline Marshall
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There will be no Bible Study Wednesday, October 7, 2015
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To all First Afrikan members: the nominating committee will select new deacons and elders for nomination to the congregation. New deacons and elders will begin service in 2016. If you are interested in serving as a deacon or an elder, applications are available in the Narthex. If you have any questions about the application or the application process, please contact Elder Allison Trammell or Elder Lisa Shannon.
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First Afrikan Church’s Anniversary: It’s our 22nd anniversary and our theme says it best, “Go Tell Somebody”. Tickets to our commemorative banquet are available for $35.00. Children under the age of 12 $10. Our banquet will be held at the Community Achievement Center, 4522 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, at 6:00 pm on December 12th. Please see any member of the Anniversary Committee today to purchase your tickets. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Carlton Johnson @ 770-367-6098. Additionally, we will have guest speakers on December 2nd, 9th and 12th during our Worship Services. So mark your calendars!
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Please join us on Saturday, October 17, 2015 for our next New Member’s Class with Elder Carvel Bennett. Class begins 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Community Room. Please RSVP to the church office at 770-981-2601 or fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org No Later Than Wednesday, October 14, 2015 to receive class materials.
After 22 years in Atlanta and some 20 years as a member of First Afrikan Presbyterian Church. On November 18, 2015, I will be on my way to Dallas Texas. Being here has been a blessing…my church families have loved me and supported me. Please continue to pray with and for me. Thanks all!! Keep in touch.  Rev. Dr. Mary Anne Allen Bellinger [revmaryanne@gmail.com]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sunday, October 11th at 5PM-– at Clark Atlanta University in Davage Auditorium. Calling All Readers! The time has come! The book release celebration for Daniel Black’s newest novel, THE COMING– We need ALL book club members, ALL lovers of literature, ALL serious readers, ALL students of the word! If you live anywhere near Atlanta, you do NOT want to miss this historical event! Books will be sold and Dr. Black will read from and sign copies until every reader’s heart is satisfied. Arrive early to get a good seat! But whatsoever you do, BE THERE!
20th Anniversary –The Million Man March, Atlanta L.O.C. (Atlanta Local Organizing Committee), Saturday,  October 10, 2015, Justice…Or Else! In Washington, DC. Join us every Tuesday at 7pm, First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316. For meetings on this march Washington DC. Convener Rev. Timothy McDonald III, and Co-Convener: Student Minister Abdul Sharrieff Muhammad. For more information visit www.justiceorelse.com, 800-590-5035
2015 AIDS Walk Atlanta scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2015.  I would love your support!
Please consider joining in on the walk or donating. Both can be accomplished on the team website (http://2015aidswalkatlanta.kintera.org/raceagainsthivaids). There is a small cost of $10 associated with registration. Also, the team has a goal of raising $500 for Atlanta-based HIV/AIDS non-profits. Any contribution makes a difference. (GSU’s African American Studies Department) Please see Elder Lisa Shannon for additional information.
Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute was born out of the collective vision of First Afrikan Church. A small group of us began meeting in the fellowship hall over 14 years ago. Kilombo is now an accredited private school. We focus on academic excellence, cultural relevance and spiritual wellness. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary, Nov. 14, 2015 at Paschal’s. Our theme is: Teaching our children for Self-Determination: Black Lives Matter! Dr. Joyce King is our keynote speaker. Call Aminata Umoja @ 404-992-8021 or email me at aumoja@comcast.net, if you’d like to purchase tickets.
CD”S are available for sale in our media room in the Narthex for $7.00
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