FAC members if you have any community concerns or issues please bring them to the First African Community Action (FACAT) meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 7:30pm in the small community room. For information please see Sis. Sandra Samuels or Sis. Renee Cail
Good morning First Afrikan! Guy James II, the son of Deacon Guy James and a Kijana alumni, has been approved to start his Eagle Scout Project at the First Afrikan Church Park. Guy will be working with the Creation Care Team and volunteers to build 6 to 8 benches throughout the First Afrikan Church Park. For additional information please stop by his table that will be setup outside after today’s worship service.
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?
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.
Grief As An Act of Justice—Our Pool of Blessings… 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)
Please join Instructor Elder Carvel Bennett at our next New Member’s class on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00am-3:00pm. So we can have adequate supplies for each member. Please RSVP to fapc@firstafrikanchurch.org No Later Than, Friday, October 3, 2014.
Disciples of Service will be feeding the homeless Saturday October 11th starting at 8:30 am in the FAC community room. We are looking to do a great work, as Jesus commanded us to do. In order to do this we need the support of the entire FAC family. We are requesting your support through your service and donations, please see list of items needed below. We will begin preparing food at 8:30 am sharp and then leaving for Atlanta by 10:00 am. Please see any Deacon for more information.
Items Needed:
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Turkey or Chicken Meat
- Cheese Slices
- Bottled Water
- Snacks
- Fruit
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.
You are invited to worship with Rev. Mark A. Lomax and FAC Choir on Wednesday, October 15, 2015 at Big Miller Grove Baptist Church 37th Anniversary Mid-Week Service, at 7:30pm, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia, GA 30038 770-981-3800, Bishop M. E. Fowler
Please Rev. Mark A. Lomax and FAC Choir o Sunday, October 19th at 4:00pm at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1875 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314
FACAT (First Afrikan Community Action Team) has cards for interested members to fill out, imploring Governor Deal to sign the executive order “Banning the Box” on most state employment applications. Other states have already done this. Governor Deal promised many months ago and has done nothing. Therefore FAC and all of ABLE”S congregations, unions and members are going to do a card signing action and a press conference in front of the State Capital and hand deliver the cards on October 14, 2014. Thanks for your cooperation. For more information see Sis. Sandra Samuels or Sis. Renee Cail
FAC Parents. Please do not send your children, youth, and teens (CYTs) downstairs unless there is an announcement from the pulpit or a schedule program is listed in the bulletin. The CYTs Ministry welcomes all who would like to serve including our returning college students but you must be Boundary trained or pairing with a Boundary Trained person to participate.
FAC Parents. Our children, youth and teen (CYTs) church is held every SECOND and FOURTH Sundays of the month unless otherwise announced. The CYTs will assemble in the large community room and then break out to their respective classes by age groups.
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. 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 “end times” are
WEEK 10/ “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:
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
- Bro. Jameel Martin
- Sis. Monique Smith
- Sis. Sparkle Jeter
- Deacon Delphyne Lomax
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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