Free USDA Food Distribution – June 27, 2009

On April 25 Faith, in partnership with The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc. (FACAA) and the Department of Human Resources/Food Nutrition Programs and other community organizations, distributed 100 boxes of commodity food from the US Department of Agriculture TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) to low income residents in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County. Our next distribution day is Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10AM.

Leslie McCrary prepares for residents who will come to receive boxes of food.

Residents sit in line to receive food.

Dr. Crystal Young (left) and Laquinya Missouri work to complete necessary paperwork as residents come to get food.

John Richardson (left) and Otis Johnson stand ready to pass out boxes of food.

Bridgette Rhodes (left) and Toni Reid served as helpers during the food distribution.

Men’s Day – June 28, 2009

Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10 a.m, Faith Celebrated Men’s Day living in the theme, “Men of Faith Maximizing our Role: Reach One. Teach One. Save Many.” The theme was accentuated by a relevant word preached by Rev. Scot Moore, Pastor of Judah Temple AME Zion Church in Baltimore, MD. In addition to challenging men to solidify their place as leader, he encouraged them to rely on women to help them succeed in doing the will of God. Co-Chairpersons, John Richardson and Isaac Gates along with Men’s Ministry Coordinator, Bro. Reginald Morton ensured that Faith’s men participated in every area of service from ushering to spirit filled song from our Men’s Chorus.

Highlights of that special day included surprise presentations to Dr. N’dugu G.B. T’Ofori-Atta in honor and recognition of his service as our church patriarch and Mrs. Georgia Adams Brown, celebrating her 92nd birthday. Each humbly reflected on their special recognitions before the congregation.

Activities leading up to Men’s Day included, the Concerned Black Clergy’s Annual Salute to Black Fathers on June 19 and the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on June 27, where Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Lartey, of the United Ghana Christian Church, served as the morning speaker. Following the morning worship service, visitors and friends gathered in the fellowship hall for a meal.

Elisha Love Graduates to Elementary School

Elisha Love, youngest daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Love, graduated from Kids R Kids (Douglasville) PreK Program, Saturday, May 16. Elisha will enter Kindergarten at Chapel Hill Elementary School in August. Congratulations Elisha!