FACAT (First Afrikan Community Action Team) has cards for interested members to fill out, imploring Governor Deal to sign the executive order āBanning the Boxā on most state employment applications. Other states have already done this.Ā Governor Deal promised many months ago and has done nothing.Ā Therefore FA and all of ABLEāS 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.Ā Thanks for your cooperation.Ā 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. 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.
Please join Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax and the FAC Choir on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 3:00pm, for Thankful Missionary Baptist Church 132nd Church Anniversary Celebration, 830 W. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, 404-373-5157 Theme: Still Standing, Dr. F. Keith Slaughter, Pastor
Please join Rev. Dr. Mark A. Lomax and the FAC Choir on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 6:45pmĀ for Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, 2014 Fall Revival, 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr., Atlanta, GA. Theme: #Transform, Renew, Rev. Dr. Andrew L. Stephens, Jr, Pastor.
Fall Bible Basics Study this Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm.Ā
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)
Reminder:Ā Our Fall Bible Study Continues with the upcoming October and November studies:
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?
Please join Instructor Elder Carvel Bennett at our next New Memberās class on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00am-3:00pm.Ā So we can have adequate supplies for each member.Ā 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.Ā We are looking to do a great work, as Jesus commanded us to do.Ā In order to do this we need the support of the entire FAC family.Ā We are requesting your support through your service and donations, please see list of items needed below.Ā 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:Ā ā¢Peanut Butter and Jelly ā¢Turkey or Chicken Meat ā¢Cheese Slices ā¢Bottled Water ā¢Snacks ā¢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.
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 9/ 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.
Our Children, Our Stories will be held each First Sunday at First Afrikan for two groups: Children (4-8 year olds and 9-12 years old). Parents may send or bring your children downstairs after HARAMBEE. They will come back upstairs for ZAWADI. TEENS are welcomed to help facilitate either group.
Volunteer as Storytellers and Story Readers to share with/read to Our Children in the community room(s) during morning service on First Sundays. Books are available in the CFABS office or you may 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.
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Community Announcements:
Dekalb School of The Arts (DSA) Premier Weekend takes place from October 3rd, 2014 thru October 5th, 2014. Friday October 3rd (8:00 p.m.)-Dance Repertory Company/Show Choirs, Saturday, October 4th (2:00 p.m.)-Instrumentalists/Dance Repertory Company, Saturday,
October 4th (8:00 p.m.)-Instrumentalists/Drama Ensemble, and Sunday, October 5th (2:00 p.m.)-Drama Ensemble/Show Choirs. DSA Senior and FAC teen and choir member Danielle Marshall will be dancing and singing.Ā DSA is located at 1192 Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002. Tickets are $12 Adults, $6 Students (cash or check). Please call the DSA Box Office at 678-676-2552 or email dsa-box-office@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us for reservations.
E.L. Bouie Theme School, 5100 Rock Springs Road, Lithonia, GA invites you to celebrate their 12th Community Fall Carnival, Saturday, October 4th, 2014 a 10:00am-3:00pm, Attractions: Real carnival rides, Moonwalks, Rock Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, Horses, Live Goldfish, NBA 2K14 Tournament, Cake Walk, Photo Booth, Gift Baskets, Vendor Tables, Fish Fry, Hot Dogs, Italian Ice, and much more.Ā If interested in Vending or for additional information please contact Adrienne Clark @770-912-9264 or Adrienne.clark@hotmail.com
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK, SHUT IN AND THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES
- Bro. Aaron & Annette Henderson
- Bro. Mustafa Durojaiye
- Sis Monique Smith
- Sis. Sparkle Jeter
- Deacon Delphyne Lomax
- Ms. Chasma Greenidge daughter of Bro.Cuthbert & Sis. Eva Maria James.
- Dr. Georgene Bess Montgomery
- Mr. Gentle Culpepper, Columbus, GA., father of Sis. Renee Cail made his transitioned. His service was held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Powell Baptist Church, Talbotton, Ga.
Please send your prayer request and prayer concerns to deacons@firstafrikanchurch.org
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