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 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)

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.

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.

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.

A native of North Carolina, Staccato Powell is an accomplished preacher and teacher. He began his trek in the ministry while a senior in high school. Powell served as a pastor while simultaneously completing his formal education – receiving Bachelors from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and the Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from North Carolina Central University. He is also the recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Livingstone College in his home state.

Dr. Powell serves as the pastor of the Grace AME Zion Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Grace in the City, Community Development Corporation an entity dedicated to the redevelopment of the College Park neighborhood.

Powell’s career exhibits his abiding commitment and dedication to human service. He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OIC) of America and as Deputy General Secretary of the National Council of Churches. He also founded and is current president of SP4 and Associates a consulting firm which focuses on assisting organizations in establishing and achieving clear, cogent and concrete objectives.

Some of the clients Powell has consulted are, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the British Methodist Church, Lincoln University and the Board of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He is in dialogue with the Great Lake Region Countries of Africa to assist them in addressing issues pertaining to health care in the region.

Dr. Powell shares his knowledge, wisdom and experience with people in keynotes, seminars, workshops and forums nationally and internationally. Audiences experiencing “The Staccato Effect” receive clear, crisp, cogent and concrete directions for navigating the capricious channels of corporate and personal life. In topics such as When the Truth is Not Self Evident, Conquering Your Comfort Zone, Consequences of an Incomplete Conquest, The Opportunities of Opposition, The Anatomy of a Leader and others. Powell’s dynamic delivery and anecdotal quips are fascinating and life-changing

Powell serves on the Board of Directors for the United States Conference of the World Council of Churches, he is a former member of the national Board of the Interfaith Alliance,; a former member of the Balm in Gilead Religious Advisory Board; a former member of the National Conference of Community and Justice), and a former member of the World Methodist Council. He also has served many pastorates in the A.M.E. Zion Church and has served on the boards of several interdenominational organizations.