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St. Paul A.M.E. to host second annual hat show and luncheon Tickets are on sale now for St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Worship Center’s “Parade of Hats Fashion Show and Luncheon” on Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Lithonia. St. Paul AME First Lady Charley Hercules and the Rev. Marc Grace will host the event, which will include entertainment from the church’s male chorus and an inspirational message from guest speaker Candace Ushery. The event celebrates a heritage of hats, dating back to the early 20th century when African American women would make their own hats with feathers and bows and wear them as crowns to church. After watching women of all ages display an array of hats, provided just in time for the latest spring hat fashion designs, attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch in the church’s fellowship hall. St. Paul AME is located at 1704 Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Lithonia. The cost to attend is $10 per person. Women and their friends are invited to come and show off their favorite hats at the event. For more information or to buy tickers, call Joyce Reid at 770-482-1571.
Greater Travelers Rest welcomes James Fortune & FIYA
The spirit of the Lord filled the sanctuary at Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church during the Feb. 25 the release of James Fortune & FIYA’s latest CD, “Live Through It.” More than 10,000 people took to the
gospel group’s Facebook page to “like” the free concert. Nearly 200 people left comments and words of encouragement on the page as well. “It was so amazing. I thank the Lord for allowing me to be in attendance to take part,” said Melody McDaiels of Decatur. “The glory of the Lord was magnified at a very high level.” The concert was part of a national tour in which the group is hosting to promote its current album, “James Fortune & FIYA: Live Through It.” The concert, which was also streaming on the website, Yes Lord Radio, included appearances from recording artists Tasha Cobbs, Isaac Carree, Zacardi Cortez and Alexis Spight. “My daughter and I had the best time. God’s presence was all over the place. When I first heard about the concert on the radio, I knew we had to get there,” said Taylor, who had the
opportunity to meet Fortune and some of the other performers. “James and his Cheryl are such loving people. My daughter was so excited about taking a picture with them. Everyone performing was just amazing. God had his way. To God be the glory.” After the concert, Fortune signed copies of CDs for attendees who made purchases. Other stops on the tour include performances in Houston, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The tour also includes a free concert with Yolanda Adams in Charlotte, a listening party in Washington D.C. and live appearances on “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show,” “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” and “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Fortune is a Grammy-nominated artist who is also a songwriter, producer and nationally-syndicated radio host.
Saint Philip A.M.E. celebrates Women’s Week Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, 240 Candler Road, S.E., Atlanta, will host several events to celebrate the ministry’s 2014 Women’s Week in March. With the theme: “Behold, God Does A New Thing, Now,” the church kicks off the celebration with a “Prayer WalkA-Thon” on Saturday, March 8, at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Park in Lithonia. Later in the week, the church says special worship services will be marked with guest speakers, starting on Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m. with the Rev. Carolyn Showell and continuing on Friday, March 14, 7 p.m., with the Rev. Cynthia Hale of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur. On Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m., St. Phillip will host a women’s luncheon and book study with Suzan Johnson Cook, the third Ambassador at Large for the International Religious Freedom for the United States of America and the author of “Becoming a Woman of Destiny.” Festivities will conclude on Sunday, March 16, when Saint Philip A.M.E. welcomes the Rev. Gina Stewart, senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, to preach sermons during the church’s 7:30 and 10:45 am services. For more information, visit www. saintphilip.org or call 404-3710749.