Come celebrate the 55th Church Anniversary of The Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Today at 4:00pm, 1875 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314, Rev. Ronald Bonner, Pastor. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax. Reception immediately following the service
We are pleased to announce that the application to register the mark for our delicious Cameroonian coffee – CAMBOYO – is officially registered with the US Patent & Trademark Office. In celebration of this, coffee will be the focus of next week’s Friends & Family fellowship on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Enjoy hot or iced coffee black or with various creamers like pumpkin spice, caramel macchiato and others.
Reminder: 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 “nack” 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. 1st What Do I Discern or How Do I Discern My Spiritual Gifts?
- Oct. 8th How Do I Equip Myself and Others in My Spiritual Gifts?
- Oct. 22th 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 118years on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 3:00pm “Standing on History but Living the Spirit”, Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax
Children’s Ancestral Remembrance Parade! Parents, please plan your child’s participation in costume and in words for our Annual Ancestral Remembrance Parade!!! 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. If you are interested in working with the Parade and Fun Night, please let us know in the CFABS office. Evening Bible Study will also be that evening with Bro. Akintunde as facilitator.
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 “end times” are
WEEK 12/ “LET’S 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. 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. Please note in the memo section on your checks or on the bottom of the offering envelope “Burn the Mortgage”.
Community Announcements:
Empowering Ourselves NOW Conference, Asserting Our Rights & Educating Beyond Ferguson, October 24-25, 2014 at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) , 700 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Conference Co-Chairs: Mawuli Mel Davis, Activist Attorney & Partner Davis/Bozeman Law Firm, Aurielle M. Lucier, Student Activist & Founder #ITSBIGGERTHANYOU and Honorary Co-Chair Jessica Care Moore. A free cross-generational working conference to share and develop organizing strategies that empower, educate and energize. For time and more information go to www.empoweringconference.org
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!
Kilombo’s Annual Fundraising Dinner is Saturday, November 8, 2014, at 6 pm. The dinner will be held at the home of Dr. Haiba Sonyika. Please join us for music, good company and fine dining. Asante sana, thank you First Afrikan for your ongoing support! 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. 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 Jeter
- 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. Ms. Dessaure is doing well.
Bereavement:
Mr. Pete Mahone the great uncle of Sis. Sheree Kernizan passed away.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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