Faith to Celebrate the Lenten Season with a Preaching Series
Faith will celebrate the Lenten Season (February 17 – April 2) with a worship service every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. The services are titled the Seven Churches of Asia Minor Preaching Series. We will also have a Good Friday service (April 2) featuring seven women preachers from the metropolitan Atlanta area. The service, titled A Woman’s Voice: He Walked With Me, will give voice to seven women of the New Testament who had a transformational experience with Jesus during His three year ministry.
The Preaching Series dates, speakers, and topics are listed below. All services will be held at Faith.
February 17 (Ash Wednesday), 7 pm
Rev. Reginald Morton
Pastor, New Vision AME Zion Church
“The Loveless Church”
Wednesday, February 24, 7 pm
Rev. Rosanna Brannon
Faith AME Zion Church
“The Persecuted Church”
Wednesday, March 3, 7 pm
Bro. Solomon Missouri
Faith AME Zion Church
“The Compromising Church”
Wednesday, March 10, 7 pm
Bro. John Richardson
Faith AME Zion Church
“The Corrupt Church”
Wednesday, March 17, 7 pm
Rev. Robin Joseph
Pastor, Greater Light Fellowship AME Zion Church
“The Dead Church”
Wednesday, March 24, 7 pm
Dr. Ndugu G. B. T’Ofori-Atta
Faith AME Zion Church
“Faithful Church”
Wednesday, March 31, 7 pm
Rev. Jeffrey Briggs
Pastor, Carters Temple AME Zion Church
“The Lukewarm Church”
Thursday, April 1, 7 pm (Maundy Thursday)
Rev. Jawwad J. Love
Pastor, Faith AME Zion Church
Friday, April 2, Noon (Good Friday)
Special Good Friday Service
“A Woman’s Voice: He Walked With Me”
Seven Women, Seven Sermonettes
Faith Joins Denomination in Giving Relief to Haiti
Faith AME Zion Church is responding to the recent tragedy in Haiti by joining with AME Zion churches worldwide in giving financial contributions to the denomination’s Haiti Crisis Relief Fund. Faith will dedicate its Ministry of Kindness offerings for the next 30 days to the Fund. To learn more about this giving opportunity and to join us in our efforts online please visit the link here.
Faith’s contribution efforts to Haiti extend also through its Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society (WHOMS). The WHOMS will host a week long drive to support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Please bring DISINFECTANT WIPES, WET BODY WIPES, WET WIPES and PAPER GOODS to the church Sunday, January 17 – Sunday, January 24. Items will be delivered to Hosea Feed the Hungry to be included in their shipment to Haiti.
(Associated Press photo)
Faith Joins Denomination in Helping to Give Relief to Haiti
Faith AME Zion Church is responding to the recent tragedy in Haiti by joining with AME Zion churches worldwide in giving financial contributions to the denomination’s Haiti Crisis Relief Fund. Faith will dedicate its Ministry of Kindness offerings for the next 30 days to the Fund. To learn more about this giving opportunity and to join us in our efforts online please visit the link here. (Associated Press photo)
Faith Celebrates Lenten Season with a Preaching Series
Faith will celebrate the Lenten Season (February 17 – April 2) with a worship service every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. The services are titled the Seven Churches of Asia Minor Preaching Series.
Faith Celebrates Black History Month
Faith will celebrate Black History Month in a special Sunday service on February 28 – Heritage Sunday. All are asked to dress in African attire for morning worship service. A special program honoring and celebrating Black history will follow morning service.
7 Women, 7 Sermonettes on Good Friday
Faith will recognize Good Friday with a service entitled, “A Woman’s Voice: He Walked With Me”. Seven women preachers from the metropolitan Atlanta area will offer seven sermonettes for the service to be held, Friday, April 2 @ noon.
Annointing at the Altar
Watch Night Service
Members and friends of Faith and United Ghana Christian Church (UGCC) join together for a Watch Night service at Faith. Minutes before the new year, congregants communed with God to detach from the old and embrace the newness of God.
Praise & Worship @ Watch Night
Powerful praise and worship opened up Watch Night service.
Praise Through Instruments @ Watch Night
Celebration Moments @ Watch Night
High Praise @ Watch Night
Blessed to See a New Year!
Faith Member Publishes Historical Children’s Book Using Nation’s First Lady to Inspire
Faith member, Taryl Nugent, president of Tumaini Publishing, recently released the company’s first children’s book, I Am Michelle Obama: The First Lady, a hardback, full color, 24-page children’s book that captures the life of Michelle Obama through the eyes of a young girl who aspires to be like her. The historical book is a first-of-its-kind, teaching children ages 3 to 12 years, there is more to the nation’s first African American First Lady than her outward appearance.
First-time children’s author, Margina Graham Parker, shares, “This book started out as a poem. I was on my way to work one morning when the words hit me. I was so overwhelmed I had to pull the car over to write the words down. Each stanza is a glimpse of the accomplished life of our First Lady, presented in a rhythm that keeps the attention of a child.” Margina adds, “First Lady Michelle Obama has broken the mold of doing it all – she started with humble beginnings; excelled in her education; and shines as a wife, mother, and career woman. She has done it all well. I had to tell that part of her story.”
Taryl Nugent, president of Tumaini Publishing, states, “The book is an encouraging message that if she (First Lady Michelle Obama) can do it, I can do it. The book highlights Obama’s accomplishments from a young girl to being a young woman, to becoming a wife, then a mother, and ultimately becoming the First Lady of the United States of America.” Taryl adds, “The book is an excellent example of our company’s commitment to telling the stories of African-American heroes and history-makers. It is a must-have for your children’s library and for the coffee table.” This is the company’s first published children’s book.
Margina Graham Parker, author of I Am Michelle Obama: The First Lady, resides in Romulus, Michigan. She graduated with an Art degree from Jackson State University. Margina is an eighth grade paraprofessional and a mother of three. She is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with an anticipated graduation of May 2010. Margina is looking forward to writing her second children’s book.
Marco Birge, illustrator, resides in Como, Mississippi. He graduated with a Visual Arts degree from Jackson State University.
The word tumaini in Tumaini Publishing is derived from the Swahili word for “hope”. The company’s purpose is to help increase the literacy rate of African Americans, bring families together through reading, and to instill hope in their customers by making a positive impact in and among the African American community. Tumaini’s published work includes a 2010 Barack Obama Presidential Calendar. It highlights some never before seen pictures of President Obama, along with important historic dates. The calendar is available at www.tumainipublishing.com.
I Am Michelle Obama: The First Lady is available at http://tumainipublishing.com, www.amazon.com, and bookstores across the country.
Christian Education Department Shares Christmas Joy During Morning Worship
The Christian Education Department presented a touching Christmas play during morning worship service Sunday, December 20, 2009. The play emphasized the true meaning of Christmas – CHRIST JESUS. Children, youth and adults participated as angels, wise men, drummers, and worshippers. Sis. Betty Stephens and Sis. Stephanie McGrady coordinated the play. Rev. Roseanna Brannon is chair of Faith’s Board of Christian Education.
Faith Feeds Nearly 50 Families for Christmas Through its Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Ministry at Faith organized a free Christmas Dinner for the surrounding community, Saturday, December 19, 2009. The church fed nearly 50 families. Through Faith’s outreach, one gave his life to Christ and another rededicated his life to Christ. Some of the families we reached also joined Faith for worship service the following day. The Community Dinner was coordinated by Jacqueline Herndon and Laura Heyward. The Director of The Outreach Ministry is Alfred McCrary.
Faith Celebrates A Decade of Faith, A Lifetime of Promise (Pictorial Highlights)
On a beautiful Fall day, Faith celebrated its 10th Anniversary and Homecoming Service on Sunday, November 8, 2009. The theme was “A Decade of Faith; A Lifetime of Promise”. Bishop Kenneth Monroe, Presiding Prelate of the South Atlantic Episcopal District, delivered a moving message encouraging Faith to stay spiritually connected to God. Retired Bishop Clarence Carr also attended the special service. A Fellowship Program and Dinner followed the morning worship service. Portraits of Faith’s former pastors were revealed at the Dinner. Rev. Jawwad J. Love also presented a resolution to Dr. Ndugu T Ofori-Atta, announcing the creation of the church’s Children’s Summer Program, the T’ Ofori-Atta Heritage Academy. The resolution was met with roaring applause. Kudos to Ms. Doris Jones, Anniversary Committee chairperson, and all those who worked diligently to make the Anniversary a wonderful success.
Ms. Doris Jones, Anniversary Committee Chairperson
Ms. Betty Stephens offers prayer at Fellowship Dinner.
Mrs. Gladys Reid gave highlights of Faith’s history to date at the Fellowship Dinner.
Mrs. Bertha Green rendered a poem at the Fellowship Dinner.
The head table at the Fellowship Dinner. Framed portraits of former pastors in background.
Dr. Ndugu T’ Ofori- Atta, Faith’s first pastor in 1999, gave remarks after being presented a resolution for the creation of Faith’s Summer Children’s Program, the T’ Ofori-Atta Heritage Academy.
Mr. Cecil Gordon received a standing applause after being wheeled into Sunday morning worship service. Mr. Gordon had been ill for a lengthy period of time but had the strength to make it to the Anniversary service.
Faith’s Gospel Choir sang glorious praises to God during the morning worship service.
Ms. Georgia Adams, Faith’s oldest member (98 years old), poses with Bishop Monroe (far left) and Rev. Jawwad J. Love (far right).
Bishop Kenneth Monroe (far left) poses with Rev. Jawwad J. Love and family.
Faith is Encouraged to Stay Spiritually Connected
Bishop Kenneth Monroe delivered a moving message on Faith’s 10th Anniversary and Homecoming Service held Sunday, November 8 , 2009. Bishop Monroe encouraged Faith to stay spiritually connected to God. A special Fellowship Program and Dinner followed the morning worship service. What a beautiful day it was!
Faith Touched Lives During its 7 Days of Power Tent Revival (Photo Highlights)
As parts of Atlanta was hit with turmoil and strife during the historic Flood of 2009, Faith was positioned in prayer and praise on its parking lot to accept all who would come seeking God’s power during its 7 Days of Power Tent Revival, held September 20-26. Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, pastor of Grace AME Zion Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, was our guest revivalist. He delivered phenomenal words from God each night, focusing on the power of God’s Word and the will of God for our lives. Lives were changed. Faith began its Revival journey with prayers, sacrifice, and a goal to touch 300 lives. We did not reach all 300 during the Revival but we will continue towards that goal in all of our continued outreach efforts, lifting up the name of Jesus. God is able and we trust Him at His Word! The 7 Days of Power Tent Revival will return on our parking lot next year! Don’t miss it!
Two Trial Sermons Set Faith on Fire!
Laquinnya Missouri and John Richardson delivered firey trial sermons to a sanctuary full of family and friends at Faith on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 5 pm. Laquinnya spoke on “The Holy Ghost” and John delivered “The Second Invitation”. Faith is still talking about the memorable evening.
