Flipper Temple AME Church

The Pastor’s Aid Board is sponsoring “Putting on the Stars” on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. 

There will be a walk through rehearsal on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1p.m.   All participants are asked to attend. 

For more information, contact Sis. Jimmye Jolley, Sis. B.J. Wells or Sis. Helen Threatt.

Ash Wednesday, in the Western Christian calendar, is the first day of Lent and occurs forty-six days before Easter, in 2012 at the 22nd of February. It is a moveable fast, falling on a different date each year because it is dependent on the date of Easter. It can occur as early as the 4th of February (5th of February on leap years) or as late as the 10th of March.

Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of repentance. The ashes used are typically gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday are burned. In the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes are mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens (one of the sacred oils used to anoint those about to be baptized), though some churches use ordinary oil. This paste is used by the minister who presides at the service to make the sign of the cross, first upon his or her own forehead and then on those of congregants. (With material from Wikipedia)

The men of Flipper are getting ready to celebrate Men’s Day 2012 on Sunday, March 18.  Our speaker for the morning service will be the Honorable Andrew Young, former Mayor City of Atlanta.

Watch for more information on future Men’s Day activities.

Bro. Julius Pryor, 2012 Men’s Day Chair

Howard University is taking applications for its Ready to Teach program which is designed for those who have previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree and now seek to make a career transition into the teaching profession.  If you are interested or know of anyone interested, please see Sis. Willie Davenport or Bro. Jesse Berger for more information and applications.  Deadline for applications:   February 20, 2012.  For more information, go to www.readytoteach.org.