Volume 5, Number 31



Above All Things Ministry "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." III John:2		09/05/2010

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In this issue

	OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements The Next Conductor Newspaper Coming Soon Concerned Black Clergy Updates ITC announces a new President Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings Cascade UMC Fall Revival 2010 Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit Congratulations to Dr. Gregory L. Pollard FREE SUBCRIPTIONS TO SPARKS

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Concerned Black Clergy Updates

Weekly CBC Meeting 8/30/10

22nd Annual Salute to Black Mothers will be 10/30/10 at 12pm, Location Marriott Atlanta Gateway, 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta GA 30337. Tickets are $40.00 per person $400.00 per table. This years theme is "Black Women Making a Difference..."

Elizabeth Omilami of Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and homeless (HWFH) stated at the 8/2/10 CBC meeting that if you are behind in your mortgage and need food, the HWFH may be able to assist you. Call 404-755-3353 for more details.

If you would like more detailed information about the CBC meetings. Please click on our CBC link listed below and view the entire meetings.

ITC announces a new President

The Board of Trustees of The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) has called the Rev. Dr. Ronald Edward Peters as its eighth president. Dr. Peters commented, "I look forward, with great joy, to working with the ITC board, faculty, staff, and students as we move together toward the long, bright, and glorious future of this exceptional institution of theological learning and leadership." Complete information found at www.itc.edu

Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings

Just in case you missed it. Get all the latest news and information on the website of the Concerned Black Clergy and the Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. Our cameras and reporters are at every meeting and the videos are on our Web site for your convenience. Stay up-to-date with the CBC president Rev. Dr. Richard Cobble and the People's Agenda president and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, while these groups make the decisions and take the actions that shape the ever-evolving culture of Atlanta.

To view the videotaped meetings click the above link. For Concerned Black Clergy or Peoples' Agenda and then select the date of the meeting you want to watch.

Cascade UMC Fall Revival 2010

Community Health and Men's Promotion Summit

Congratulations to Dr. Gregory L. Pollard

On July 11, 2010 Dr. Gregory L. Pollard, Pastor/Teacher of Enon Baptist Church in College Park, Ga received a Doctorate of Divinity from Covenant Bible College and Seminary in Austin, Texas.

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OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements

Event: Legacy Builders Toastmasters District 14 Club Number 1006561
Date: Every Wednesday
Location: Capitol City Bank and Trust Company, 562 Lee Street SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Details: Everyone is invited to join in. Learn to become a better communicator.

Event: Diverse City USA with Vince Bailey and Sachi Koto
Time: Sunday nights at 9:30pm on the AIB Network
Details: A new television program highlighting not only our differences but the humanities that make us the same. Check them out on Comcast channel 5, Charter channel 22 and AT&T U-Verse channel 6.
Add'l details: Visit www.diversecityusa.com to view programs.

Event: The Grapevine HIV/AIDS Foundation hosting the 5th Annual Christian Youth AIDS Walk/Rally
Date: September 11, 2010
Details: For more information call 678-754-6301 or visit www.kendalrichardson.com

Event: Commissioner Michael L. "Mike" Thurmond
Date: September 12, 2010
Location: 2099 Fairburn Road SW Atlanta, Ga 30331
Time: 9:45am
Details: Commissioner Thurmond will speak at Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Add'l details: Call 404-344-0618

Event: Heart of Compassion is hosting a "Talk Soup Meet-Up Group"
What's Going On?
Date: September 18, 2010
Location: Governors Ridge Business Complex, 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Bldg 8, Marietta GA 30067
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Details: Come share what's on your mind in a fun, safe, effective and non-judgemental environment.
-Life Event Discussions Topics
-Self Improvement and Relaxation
-Exercises
-Movies
-Book Discussions
-Music
Light snacks will be served. Donations welcomed
Add'l details: Call Leonard 678-507-8617 or Cassandra 770-378-8618

Event: Georgia Black Chamber - Announces Historic Making Event "Multi-Cultural Golf Classic"
Date: September 23, 2010
Location: Heritage Golf Club
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Details:"The purpose of the multi-cultural golf classic is to 'connect with a purpose' a diverse group of professionals that is' comprised of chambers, businesses, governmental entities and community organizations."
Add'l details: Visit www.gablackchamber.org

Event: Emmaus Road Missionary Baptist Church "Church Bazaar"
Date: September 25, 2010
Location: Emmaus Road MBC, 3725 Flat Shoals Road, College Park GA 30349
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Add'l details: Call 770-964-7007

Save the Date: October 7, 2010
Event: Friends of the ARAVA Institute "Peace Building and Environmental Stewardship Award Reception"
Honoring Dr. Gerald L. Durley
Location: Centennial Twelve Hotel, Atlanta GA
Time: 6:00pm
Details: Call 404-752-6869

Event: 25th Pastoral Anniversary Honoring Reverend Grace Washington Date: October 9, 2010
Location: Marriott Marquis, Atlanta GA
Time: Reception 6:00 -7:00pm
Banquet 7:00 - 10:00pm
Details: Anniversary Worship Service, Love Life Christian Fellowship Church, Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:00am
Add'l details: Call 404-241-1499 or 1life01@bellsouth.net

Event: Emmaus Road MBC "Pastor's Anniversary" Date: October 10, 2010
Location: Emmaus Road MBC, 3725 Flat Shoals Road, College Park GA 30349
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Details: Special Guest Rev. Toney Moseley
Add'l details: Call 770-964-7007

Event: Emmaus Road MBC "Fall Revival"
Date: November 17-19, 2010
Location: Emmaus Road MBC, 3725 Flat Shoals Road, College Park GA 30349
Details: Special Guest Bishop J. D. Means
Add'l details: Call 770-964-7007

Moving
Zion Hill Baptist Church will have a new location 6175 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA
Around the fall of 2010

Moving or Phone Number Change?
To all our members, please advise us of any address or telephone number changes. Contact us at 404-346-0808 or vbenjamin@overgroundrr.com

Happy Birthday
To All Our Members Born In The Month of September.

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