Please join our Music Ministry at their First Summer Musical today at 3:30 PM. We have invited several musical guests and local church choirs, so please help us give them a First Afrikan welcome as together we praise God through music and song. We look forward to our first musical and hope you will support the music ministry in this endeavor.
Camp Taifa July 7- July 10, 2014. Please register and join us for our annual vacation Bible school experience. It is called “Camp Taifa” which means nation because of the study emphasis on the books of the Old Testament and, the books of the New Testament. If you desire a basic understanding of the Bible in a family setting, Camp Taifa is for you. Please complete the registration forms in the Narthex or downstairs in CFABS office so that we can prepare accordingly.
Save the Date – First Afrikan Community Festival featuring 4th Annual Farmers’ Market and The Taste of Caribbean Saturday, July 12 from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
The Taste of Caribbean’s Africentric Fashion Show is looking for models and fashion designers for the upcoming Community Festival July 12th. Please contact Laurel Mustafa at 404-518-1017.
The Voter Empowerment Collaborative (VEC) cordially invites you to participate in its 2014 Candidates Forum. All persons who qualified in the Run-Off for the DeKalb County Sheriff, School Board Districts 3, 4, 5, and State School Superintendent Seats have been invited. The forum will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, at First Afrikan Presbyterian Church located at 5197 Salem Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30038. The church telephone number is (770) 981-2601 and Rev. Dr. Mark Lomax is the Senior Pastor. We will start and end on time. The purpose of the forum is to allow the public to hear the views of the candidates. A brief question and answer period will follow. This is a non-partisan event and is open to the public.
Please join us for our next New Member’s Class on Saturday, July 9th at 10am with instructor Elder Carvel Bennett. RSVP to the church office by phone (770-981-2601) or email (fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org) No Later Than Friday, July 11, 2014 so we can adequately prepare materials for you.
Our Children, Our Stories on First Sundays at First Afrikan! NEEDED: Storytellers and Story Readers to share with and read to Our Children (5-12 year olds) downstairs during morning service on First Sundays. Books are available in the CFABS office or bring your own. If you haven’t completed Boundary Training, you may pair with someone who has to participate. Contact Sister Angela Reid at angelyr@yahoo.com or #404.435.3873 or Sister Janice Harper at jnh2005@net.zero to sign up or for more information.
Tana Dhari is Swahili (to be on one’s guard) our ministry needs you. We have been charged to protect this church and or families with in it. We need sisters, brothers, elders, youth and you. We work on our physical and mental fortitude. Please come out to our meetings at the church 10 am 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ABLE Issues and Action Meeting Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00pm at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Free Yoga at the West End Farmers Market every Sunday with Kamean and it’s FREE. Class is open to all levels. Bring a mat, bottle of water and a small towel. Bring cash to shop affordable delicious and nutritious eats, beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables at the West End Farmer’s Market. Sidewalk chalk and games for the kids
The Zion Hill Family cordially invites you and your congregation to our third annual Global Praise worship service, which will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 5:00pm at 6175 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA., Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Michael Anthony Battle Sr., former U.S. Ambassador to African Union.
Kilombo is now registering for next school year, 2014-2015. 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.
Sick and Shut-in Prayers
- Mr. Robert McClure, brother of Bro. Mack McClure
- Bro Omari Warner
- Mrs. Carylon Williams of St, Louis, Mo., mother of Elder Carlton Williams
- Bro. Jessie Robinson
- Apryl Dixon, family friend of the Cloptons
- Ayodela Murphy, family member of Tyrrah Young-Mwanga
Bereavement
- Â Ms. Lorrine Knight transition on Sunday, June 22nd. She is the 92 year old aunt of
- Sis. Jewel Crawford. Ms. Knight services were held in her home town of Murfsboro, TN on Saturday, June 28th.
- Mr. Johnny Jones, father of Deacon Akintunde Lebechi made his transition on Thursday, June 6th. No other details as this time.
Effective Immediately… For your prayer concerns and prayer requests please send them to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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