There is no Bible Study Class on Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00pm or 7:00.Ā Please come out andĀ worship with Big Miller Grove Baptist Church 37th Anniversary Mid-Week Service, at 7:30pm, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia, GA 30038 770-981-3800. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark Lomax and our Sanctuary Choir.
The next gathering of Seasoned Women will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at our regular time of 7:00p.m. We will be blessed to meet at the home of Sister Earnestine Wilson. Please join us at: 4091 Warrior Trail, Stone Mountain, Ga 30083 (404.298.5947). If you have questions please call: Rev. Mary Anne 678.334.6005.
Please Rev. Mark A. Lomax and FAC Choir on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00pm at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1875 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314
Reminder:Ā Our Fall Bible Study Continues October 1-22 Wednesday Noon and Evening Bible Study Class Only. Our Call to Serve and Our Spiritual Gifts
Study Text: Know Thyself by Dr. Naim Akbar (order from Amazon or purchase from CFABS)
Spiritual gifts are different from those talents we have learned through life. Some of us recognized a ānackā for something and decided to build upon it by learning certain skills. Spiritual gifts are from Our Creator for a Divine Purpose-this study engages us in answering:
- Oct.Ā 1st What Do I Discern or How Do I Discern My Spiritual Gifts?
- Oct.Ā 8th How Do I Equip Myself and Others in My Spiritual Gifts?
- Oct.Ā 22thĀ Ā What Is My Effective Service (Ministry) Through My Spiritual Gifts for our families and our communities?
Beth Salem PUSA, 4253 Saint Marys Road, Columbus, GA 31907 Celebrates 118 years on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 3:00pm āStanding on History but Living the Spiritā, Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax
Children’s Ancestral Remembrance Parade!Ā Parents, please plan your child’s participation in costume and in words for our Annual Ancestral Remembrance Parade!!!Ā We want to see our children honor their ancestors, tell us what they know about that ancestor, and have fun! Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m.Ā If you are interested in working with the Parade and Fun Night, please let us know in the CFABS office.Ā Evening Bible Study will also be that evening with Bro. Akintunde as facilitator.
Grief As An Act of JusticeāOur Pool of Blessingsā¦Ā Family, During this season of Return-Victorious Living, we are exercising the God-given charge of Compassion. Our Ancestors understood how important it was in those times when we experience difficulty, death (in all of its forms) and loss. Please take a moment to receive and/or give compassion at the Pool of Blessings located in the Narthex. Instructions are on the table poster. This dedication prayer ritual will be available through our season of Return. The Center for Afrikan Biblical Studies (CFABS)
AYODELE (The Joy of This House). Our children, youth and teens (CYTs) are the joy of First Afrikan and on THIRD SUNDAYS starting October 19th, 2014, they will fill this Sanctuary with joy as they minister through praise and worship. Ā The Choir under Minister Bennett’s leadership will be rehearsing every SECOND SUNDAY immediately after worship service and 9:00 a.m. on THIRD SUNDAYS before worship service. Parents bring your child(ren) to be a part of this. All returning college students are also welcomed.
Fall Bible Study continues Sunday Afternoons, Wednesday Noon and Evening Bible Study
Christian Theology Class- Christian Theology Course:
The purpose of this course is to teach church members basic Christian doctrine. The course will focus on the persons of the Godhead and briefly examine key Christian doctrines: At the end of the course students will be familiar with
- Sunday, Nov. 2th The person, nature and character of God
- Wednesday, Nov. 5th The person, work and ministry of Jesus
- Sunday, Nov. 9th The person and work of the Holy Spirit
- Wednesday, Nov. 12th Several key doctrines/teachings of the Christian tradition
- Sunday, Nov. 16th What the āend timesā are
WEEK 11/ āLETāS BURN THE MORTGAGE!! As a part of our becoming debt free, FAC is kicking off a campaign to retire the rehab loan on the Vanessa Knight Building.Ā We need at least 100 families/people to give $10 per week over and above their normal tithes for 17 weeks starting August 3, 2014.Ā Please note in the memo section on your checks or on the bottom of the offering envelope āBurn the Mortgageā.
Community Announcements:
Keep DeKalb Beautiful will be sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup this Saturday October 18th from 8 to 12 noon.Ā Please bring your used paint, aerosols, batteries, lawn care products, florescent light bulbs, cleaners and swimming pool chemicals to the DeKalb Sanitation Central Transfer Station 3720 Leroy Drive, Decatur GA 30032.Ā This event is free to DeKalb County residents (must show ID).
The DavisBozeman Law firm are looking for volunteers for the next couple of months from the ages of 16 and up. If you are interested or want your child to be involved in our community and to develop proper workforce skills please see Iesha Hughes or email her at info@davisbozemanlaw.com. All help is appreciated. Thank You!
Kilomboās Annual Fundraising Dinner is Saturday, November 8, 2014, at 6 pm.Ā The dinner will be held at the home of Dr. Haiba Sonyika. Please join us for music, good company and fine dining.Ā Asante sana, thank you First Afrikan for your ongoing support!Ā As a result of your consistent generosity, Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute is able to educate our children and employ our people. Kilombo is born out of the vision of First Afrikan Church and the work of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement.Ā We will be starting a program for 3-4 year olds soon. Call us if you are interested, 404-992-8021 or email Aminata at aumoja@comcast.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
- Sis. Gloria Gundy
- Bro. Jameel Martin & friend Justin Mobley
- Sis. Sparkle JeterD
- Deacon Delphyne Lomax
Mama Julia Williams would like to thank her First Afrikan Family for the prayers for her granddaughter, Ms. Dominic Dessaure following her car accident on Sunday.Ā Ms. Dessaure is doing well.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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