First African Baptist Church

05/31/2026

Good food. Great study. Sweet fellowship. That’s what 5th Sunday Breakfast is all about! 🍳☕️📖

A sincere thank you to Deacon Alderman and his team for rising early to prepare, cook, and serve a top-notch full breakfast that we all look forward to each time—it never disappoints! A special thank you as well to our guest member teacher, our very own Sis. Dorothy Brown, who did an excellent job teaching on the importance of Christian Community.

Full hearts, full plates, and faith-filled fellowship—what a blessed morning together!

05/30/2026

It’s our Dress Down, hot breakfast eatin’ Sunday—join us! 🍳☕️👖

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

✨Women’s Weekend 2026✨

What happens when women gather in faith, fellowship, worship, and purpose? A weekend that leaves hearts full, spirits renewed, and lives forever encouraged!

Our Women’s Weekend 2026 was nothing short of AMAZING! From the beautiful brunch, heartfelt conversations, laughter, and bonding, to a powerful full day of Sunday worship, we experienced a weekend filled with encouragement, sisterhood, praise, and the undeniable presence of God.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dynamic speakers, Lady Shirelle Lewis and Minister Millie Conaway, for pouring into us with wisdom, truth, and powerful words that challenged and inspired us to grow deeper in our walk with Christ.

A special thank you to our phenomenal panel guests, Sis Ruby Lee Rooks, Sis. Tricia Leggon, Deaconess Donna Clement, Sis. Joey Cummings, Deaconess Eleanor Abramson, Lady Carrol Banton, Min. Runnette Lewis, and Sis. Ka’Laina Lewis and our amazing moderator, Dr. Regina Streetman, for leading such meaningful and enlightening discussions.

To our incredible chairpersons, Sis. Theresa Hayes and Minister Gwendolyn Ryals — thank you for your vision, leadership, countless hours of preparation, and dedication to making this weekend a tremendous success.

Special appreciation goes to our kitchen committee for the delicious meals and acts of service shown all weekend long, and to the decorating team for creating such a beautiful and elegant atmosphere fit for this memorable occasion.

We are honored to celebrate Sis. Carolyn Wade, who was crowned Woman of the Year for her many years of faithful service to First African Baptist Church.

To our supportive community ladies and every woman who served in countless capacities throughout the weekend — THANK YOU. Your love, support, helping hands, and servant hearts did not go unnoticed.

A very special thank you to Empact for your support and for leading us in powerful praise and worship that afternoon. Your presence helped usher in an atmosphere of joy, worship, and expectation.

As we closed the unforgettable weekend, we left encouraged, strengthened, and challenged to do more than simply hear the cry — but to boldly HEED THE CALL. May we answer God with courage, walk in purpose, serve with compassion, and rise as women determined to make an impact in our homes, church, community, and beyond.

Women of God, the call is still being made… the question is: will you answer?

05/19/2026

Woman of the Year 2026–Carolyn Wade💐

We were deeply honored to celebrate Sis. Carolyn Wade, who was crowned Woman of the Year in recognition of her many years of faithful and selfless service to First African Baptist Church, the Body of Christ, and the community at large. This honor was more than deserved—it was a beautiful reflection of a life marked by faithfulness, humility, compassion, and steadfast dedication.

Over the years, Sis. Carolyn has served in countless capacities, consistently pouring into others, uplifting those around her, and exemplifying what it means to serve with grace, love, and a servant’s heart. Her impact has reached far beyond the church walls, touching lives throughout the community through her kindness, wisdom, faith, and willingness to serve wherever needed.

It was truly a beautiful and heartfelt moment to witness her surrounded by family and friends who traveled from near and far to celebrate a woman whose legacy of faithfulness, service, and devotion has inspired so many. To see her honored in such a meaningful way was both moving and fitting for someone who has given so much of herself to others.

Sis. Carolyn Wade proved to be the very definition of a deserving recipient—an example of strength, faithful service, and enduring commitment whose life and legacy continue to bless so many.

05/16/2026

If this morning’s kickoff was any indication of what’s to come, Sunday is going to be absolutely powerful! ✨

We are excited to receive a mighty Word from two dynamic women of God, Lady Shirelle Lewis and Min. Millie Conaway. Join us for a full day of singing, praise, worship, fellowship, and the WORD as we gather under the theme: “Women of God, Hear the Cry; Heed the Call.”

And ladies, don’t forget to wear your black and pearls for our afternoon service and elegant afternoon dinner as we close out an unforgettable Women’s Weekend in style. We can’t wait to worship with you!

05/13/2026

✨This Saturday is THE place to be! Join us for the kickoff of a beautiful Women’s Weekend filled with brunch, real conversation, laughter, and an unforgettable discussion panel that’s sure to inspire and empower. Grab your friends and come hang out with us—it’s free, and you do NOT want to miss it!