Faith Remembers it’s Patriarch, Dr. T’Ofori-Atta

Faith Remembers Bishop Clarence Carr

The Season of Advent is Here

Faith will celebrate the Advent Season, beginning Sunday, November 27, 2011 and ending December 24, 2011. On Sundays, a designated family from the church will light the appropriate candle and say a reading. Waiting on the coming Christ!

Faith Recognizes Missionary Sunday in September

Faith recognized Missionary Sunday, a special day uplifted by the AME Zion denomination, to emphasize the great work of our missionaries internationally.

Recovery Revival is Challenged with “The Deal”

Faith was blessed by the message brought by guest evangelist, Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, pastor of Grace AME Zion Church (Raleigh, NC), during its Recovery Revival, held in September 2011. Dr. Powell preached from a challenging topic during the POWERFUL three-day revival entitled "The Deal".

Dr. T’Ofori-Atta Delivers Men’s Day Sermon

Dr. Ndugu T'Ofori-Atta was the keynote preacher for Faith's Men's Day Celebration, held Sunday, August 28, 2011.

Faith Receives Seven Awards at Atlanta District 2011 Awards Luncheon

Faith took home seven (7) awards from the Atlanta District's 2011 Awards Luncheon held Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Smyrna Community Center. The awards recognized Zion Discipleship, Zion Stewardship, Zion Workmanship, and Zion Leadership. Faith's award recipients were: Livia Brown (Zion Workmanship), Pamela Perkins (Zion Workmanship), Ray Daniels (Zion Workmanship), Tommy Ross, Jr. (Zion Workmanship), Brandy Warren (Zion Workmanship), Cynthia Wilson (Zion Workmanship), and Bridget Rhodes (Zion Leadership). In addition, Church Administrator Leslie McCrary was awarded a certificate of appreciation from Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. John Paul Ruth for dutifully taking minutes during quarterly conferences.

Faith Honors Hometown Heroes During its 7 Days of Outreach

Faith honored hometown heroes during its 7 Days of Outreach in a Sunday Worship Service, August 7, 2011.

Faith Gives Clothes Away at its Boutique During 7 Days of Outreach

Faith gave clothes, shoes, and household items away at its Boutique during the 7 Days of Outreach. The Boutique was open Tuesday, August 9, 2011 and due to need extended its days of service to Saturday, August 13.

Faith Donates School Supplies & Needed Items to Children’s Home During 7 Days of Outreach

Faith donated new school supplies and needed items to Carrie Steele Pitts Children's Home during our 7 Days of Outreach. The donations were given Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Faith has a long standing relationship with Carrie Steele Pitts Children's Home, located near the church.

Faith Feeds the Community with an Afternoon Meal During 7 Days of Outreach

Faith fed the community with an afternoon meal on Thursday, August 11, 2011 during its 7 Days of Outreach.

Faith Invites Community to a Movie on the Lawn During 7 Days of Outreach

Faith invited the community to a movie on the church's lawn, Friday, August 12, 2011, during its 7 Days of Outreach. The featured movie was "Facing the Giants". A great time of fellowship and fun!

Faith Has a Block Party for the Community During 7 Days of Outreach

Faith holds a Block Party for the community, Saturday, August 13, 2011, as the close of its 7 Days of Outreach. The Party included outdoor games; face painting; intecessory prayer table; blood drive; free hair cuts; free food; information booths on breast cancer, insurance, Girl Scouts, and the church; and a skating presentation! Everyone had a ball!

Faith Honors Mother Georgia Adams Brown with 100th Birthday Celebration!

Faith honored its oldest living member, Mother Georgia Adams Brown, with a celebration for her 100th birthday! It was a full day of excitement with special letters from state and national officials, including U.S. President Barack Obama. Pastor Love presented and draped Mother Adams Brown with a custom made cloak (tailored by a Faith member) to symbolize how she has covered the church with her prayers and wisdom.

Children Sing During Faith’s T’Ofori-Atta Summer Heritage Camp

Faith held a FREE Summer Camp for the community - The T'Ofori-Atta Heritage Camp - for children ages 5 to 12 years old. The week-long Camp took place in June 2011 and included a field trip to the Atlanta District Christian Education Conference held in Summerville, Georgia. The children participated in workshops and sang songs they learned during Camp.

T’Ofori-Atta Heritage Summer Camp Held in June 2011

The T'Ofori-Atta Heritage Summer Camp kicked off in June 2011. The Camp is offered to the community for FREE! Children ages 5-12 years learned about science, their heritage, and Christian fundamentals. The Camp honors the continous teachings and works of Dr. Ndugu "G.B" T'Ofori-Atta, the patriarch of Faith.

Faith Honors Dr. Ndugu “G.B.” T’Ofori-Atta With an Appreciation Banquet

Faith honored its patriarch, Dr. Ndugu "G.B." T'Ofori-Atta with an elaborate Appreciation Banquet, held June 4, 2011 at Carrie Steele Pitts Children's Home, Olivette S. Allison Life Learning Center.

Reunion Choir Sings at T’Ofori-Atta Appreciation Banquet

The Reunion Choir, made up of Faith and Shaw Temple AME Zion Church choirs, sang at Dr. T'Ofori-Atta's Appreciation Banquet.

Children of Faith Attend Bishop Arthur Marshall Faith & Order Institute

Children of Faith, as well as adults, attended the 2011 Bishop Arthur Marshall Faith & Order Institute, held in June 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. The children of the Institute truly took the Institute to an awesome level of praise!

Members Renew Their Vows at the Altar

Members of Faith have a Vow Renewal Ceremony at the altar.

Missionaries Plant Garden at Children’s Home

For a second consecutive year, the women of Faith planted a garden of fruits and vegetables at a Children's Home in the community. The Home's children are enthusiastic about helping! The Home includes the yielded crop into their daily meals.

Two Are Consecrated to Be A Deaconess

Two of Faith's own answered the call to be a deaconess and are crowned in a consecration service after months of training faciliatated by Pastor Love.

The Right Hand of Fellowship

Three are given the right hand of fellowship after completing all of their necessary classes.

New Acolytes Receive Certificate After Completing Training

Judges Taste Salads During a Salad CookOff For Women’s Day 2011

Faith’s Bread Ministry is Steadily Growing

Faith offers free bread to the community weekly, Tuesday - Thursday. Due to the great need, we often run out of bread the first day.

Line for Free Bread Extends Outside Our Doors

Pastor Love Prays For Those In Need of Bread

Mass Choir Sings “Let Mt. Zion Rejoice” on Resurrection Morning

Palm Sunday 2011

7 Women Give 7 Sermonettes for Faith’s Good Friday Service

For a second consecutive year, Faith hosted a Good Friday Service featuring seven women from the metropolitan Atlanta area giving seven sermonettes. The service is entitled, "A Woman's Voice: He Walked With Me". Women who delivered sermonettes last year served as scripture readers for this year's service.

Faith Holds Ash Wednesday Service

Persons are anointed with ashes at the alter during the Ash Wednesday service.

Faith’s Girl Scout Troop Holds Regular Meetings & Award Ceremonies at Faith

Buds of Promise Celebrate Marie L. Clinton Day

Pastor stands with Faith's Buds of Promise in celebration of the life of Marie L. Clinton, founder of the Buds of Promise Juvenile Missionary Society. The Buds are a department within the Women Home & Overseas Missionary Society. The special day is recognized yearly on 4th Sunday in January. Gladys Reid is the local superintendent of Buds at Faith.

Ministry Fair Offers Opportunity for Members to Learn of Various Ministries

Faith held a Ministry Fair immediately following Sunday Morning Worship Service, January 16, 2011. Members had the opportunity to learn about the various ministry opportunities at the church and gave them the opportunity to sign up for ministries they were interested in.

Faith Holds Blood Drive

Members of Faith participated in giving blood during its Blood Drive held Sunday, January 30, immediately following morning worship.

Bishop Monroe Opens Georgia Annual Conference with Communion – October 2010

Bishop Kenneth Monroe, presiding prelate of the South Atlantic Episcopal District, AME Zion Church, opens the Georgia Annual Conference with a Communion Service. Faith served as host to this year's conference, held October 6-10, 2010.

Ministers Worship in Preparation for their Assignments at Annual Conference in October 2010

Ministers of the Georgia Conference participate in worship as they prepare for their assignments to be issued following service.

Bishop Preaches on Last Day of Georgia Conference October 2010

Bishop Kenneth Monroe preaches to a packed house on the last day of the Georgia Annual Conference, hosted by Faith.

Monthly Worship Program

At the turn of the new year, Faith presented a monthly Worship Program, magazine style, for its members to bring to services throughout the month. The program is complete with readings, birthdays/anniversaries, devotionals, and sermon notes. Announcements are inserted. It is distributed monthly to members on the first Sunday.