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Family & Friends Day – May 31, 2009

LMcCrary — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:27:07 +0000

You are cordially invited to attend Family and Friends Day 2009 on Sunday, May 31, 2009. Sis. Jacqueline Herndon is the chair for this spirit-filled event.

FREE USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION – April 25, 2009

LMcCrary — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:33:34 +0000

The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc. (FACAA) and the Department of Human Resources/Food Nutrition Programs in partnership with faith and community organizations will distribute commodity food from the US Department of Agriculture TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) commodities to Low Income Residents in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Only. Food will be distributed to residents Saturday April 25, 2009 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Proof of residence is required. This program is available to all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Akua Pippins Jumps the Broom.

LMcCrary — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:10:17 +0000

Akua Pippins jumped the broom March 14 to unite in marriage with Isaiah Hicks at the Hammonds House Museum.

Resurrection Day Activities

LMcCrary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:24:32 +0000

The Easter Egg Hunt/Children’s Tea Party will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM.

The Christian Education Department Annual Resurrection Program will be held Sunday, April 12th during the Sunday School hour. Breakfast will be served from 8:00AM-8:45PM and the program will be from 8:45-9:45AM.

Lexi Love places for Panther Pride

LMcCrary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:09:47 +0000

Lexi Love, second from left in purple and white uniform, begins the 50 Meter Dash.

On March 21, Lexi Love earned 2nd and 4th place rankings in the 50 and 100 meter dashes. She is a member of Panther Pride Track Team in Douglasville, GA. They are ranked number 12 in the nation for National Elite Youth.

Tamara Perkins hits a walk off home run to give the TSU Tigers a win!

LMcCrary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:02:03 +0000

Nashville, Tenn. - After dropping a game to Jacksonville State (JSU) the day before, the Tennessee State University softball team split the Saturday doubleheader against the Gamecocks at Tiger Field.

The Tigers (11-13, 3-3 OVC) fell in the first game 7-0, before pulling out the 3-2 win in extra innings. TSU’s win in game two gives JSU their first conference loss of the season.

On the day, TSU batted .222 and were led in hitting by Christy Hill who averaged .500 (3-of-6) at the plate with a double and team-leading two RBIs. Tamara Perkins and Caitlin Eaton both hit 2-of-6 with Perkins tallying a double and home run.

The Gamecocks (17-9, 4-1 OVC) claimed the season series 2-1 hitting .276 in the double header.

In game one, the Gamecocks swept the Tigers scoring seven runs on nine hits commiting one error to claim the 7-0 win. JSU scored one run in the first and second inning before tacking on three more runs in the fifth and two scores in the seventh. The Tigers were slow at bat only hitting 5-of-25 leaving five runners stranded on base.

Megan Hedrick (3-6) was tagged with the loss giving up four earned runs in four innings pitched registering only two strike outs. JSU’s Karla Pittman pitched the entire game giving up five hits and throwing eight strike outs.

In the second game with the scored tied, Tamara Perkins hit a walk-off home run in the eighth inning to give the Tigers a 3-2 win in extra play. The homer was Perkins’ only hit of the game going 1-of-3.

Caitlin Eaton (7-6) picked up another win, pitching the entire game, letting go seven hits with one earned run while throwing five strike outs. Eaton posted a .875 era in eight innings pitched. Christy Hill hit 2-of-3 (.667) with two RBIs to lead TSU at bat in game two.

Down 1-0 in the bottom of the second, Hill’s double to right center scored in Perkins and Jalisa Bradley to give TSU the lead 2-1.

In the top of the fourth, JSU knotted the game up at 2-2 after a single through the right side scored in the tying RBI. After three scoreless innings, Perkins hit the game winning shot over the left field fence with one out to secure th Tigers’ win.

On deck, the Tigers will head to Memphis, Tenn. to face the University of Memphis in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday, March 25th. The first game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start

Jerome Miller, Jhanelle McLeod and Melanie Akwule shine on the track field

LMcCrary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:27 +0000

Melanie Akwule

Jerome Miller

Jhanelle McLeod

Georgia Institute of Technology recently featured Faith members, Jerome Miller (Senior) and Freshmen Jhanelle McLeod and Melanie Akwule. Jhanelle and Melanie made their collegiate women’s track debut in January.

Jerome broke the Tech indoor high jump record for the third time February 7, 2009, as the Georgia Tech track & field team posted two first place finishes at the Virginia Tech Elite Invitational Saturday in Blacksburg, VA.

Phyllis Fletcher earns Yellow Belt in Judo

LMcCrary — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:50:48 +0000

Phyllis Fletcher earned her yellow belt in Judo. The yellow belt is earned through a combination of class hours, demonstrated knowledge of Judo, and proficiency in specific falling, throwing and grappling techniques.

Girl Scouts

LMcCrary — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:45:08 +0000

The Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. serves approximately 40,000 girls and over 16,000 adult members in 34 counties in the Greater Metropolitan Atlanta area, northwest Georgia and Polk County, TN.

Mission Statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Faith participates in Scouting with the following program levels:

Girl Scout Daisy, grades K-one
Girl Scout Brownie, grades two-three
Girl Scout Junior, grades four-five
Girl Scout Cadette, grades six-eight
Girl Scout Senior, grades nine-10
Girl Scout Ambassador, grades 11-12

Children and Youth Ministry

LMcCrary — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:46:50 +0000

Children and Youth Ministry

The Children and Youth Ministry offers children and youth opportunities for fellowship, service, fun, mission, and spiritual growth.