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Subject: Volume 4, Number 13

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Here is the latest issue of SPARKS. Please review.

Corected Mast Head
Above All Things Ministry Volume 4, No.13
December 2, 2008

Dear HJA,

SPARKS is the ORR's online communication tool. We hope that ORR members and friends will find this E-newsletter a great way to stay connected to the ORR family and promote your products, events and services within and beyond the Overground RR!! community. Welcome aboard.

A New Issue of The Conductor - Now Available

The Conductor is now available at Metro Atlanta businesses, churches, and non-profits. To make sure there are copies in your area, ask neighborhood businesses to stock it.

Phala Nazarine is our distribution lead at the ORR!!, and thanks to her efforts, this issue of The Conductor will be read by more than 75,000 people. Thanks Phala.

The 4th Quarter issue is filled with stories that focus on economic issues, finance and highlight Overground RR!! member businesses, churches and non-profits.

Also, look for stories from our contributing authors. They've provided their own take on the topics of business and finance.

What are you waiting for? Get your copy today! You can also read a copy online by visiting our website.

In this issue
  • Overground RR!! Member Events/Announcements
  • Bridging The Personal Care Gap
  • Securing the Present & the Future
  • Beautiful Healthy Hair Grown Here
  • True Colors Theatre Presents...
  • The State of Black Business in Metro Atlanta

  • Bridging The Personal Care Gap

    CAPCITYAs one of the ORR!! founding members, Bridges Personal Care Home provides a variety of independent living environments. Bridges' attention to detail is evidenced by the obvious emphasis on quality and comfort.

    View the homes and hear owner Loretta Benbowe discuss her company's 5 year history and philosophy.

    Use this link to learn more about Bridges Personal Care Home.


    Securing the Present & the Future

    SYS5As the largest Black-owned and operated security company in Georgia, for 18 years System 5 Electronics has used its experience to bring affordable state-of-the-art security systems to Atlanta businesses and families.

    Nearly two years ago, they took a giant step toward assisting youth. With his non-profit organization, Maceo's Kids, owner Maceo Brown is giving back to the community from which his success was derived.

    Click here to learn how his foundation is helping the young people of Metro Atlanta prepare for business success.


    Beautiful Healthy Hair Grown Here

    QuintWith 28 years in the business of hair care, Quintessence Hair Salon owner Joy Ransome-Anderson has learned the importance of being mindful of customer needs and time constraints. Her salon promotes beautiful healthy hair and her stylists work to learn the hair goals of her customers.

    Joy sees her salon moving into specialized services not offered by other salons. This is just a small part of what we learned about Quintessence Hair Salon and its owner.

    View the video to learn more.


    True Colors Theatre Presents...

    Kenny Leon and the True Colors Theatre Company have made their mission the preservation and continued popularization of the canon of African American theater.

    Beginning December 20 and continuing through December 21 True Colors Theater presents a reinvention of the Christmas story is a soul-stirring musical celebration featuring a pre-professional, multi-cultural cast. A testament to the power of gospel music, the story of the Nativity is told through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song that connects a contemporary church revival to the time of mangers and swaddling clothes. This joyous evening brings the real meaning of faith and love to life.

    True Colors

    Click here for more information and to order tickets


    The State of Black Business in Metro Atlanta



    ABL

    Use this link for more information


    Are you an ORR member yet?
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    Overground RR!! Member Events/Announcements

    Date: Beginning December 3
    Event: Wednesday, Transform Your Life Course
    Location: Hillside Chapel and Truth Center, King Chapel, 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
    Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
    Details: Transform Your Life is a 10 week course with a one-time $15 registration fee. It is facilitated by Demetrius Parker
    Add'l details: Call 404-758-6811

    Date: December 4
    Event: The Atlanta Business League hosts the 2nd Annual Congress / State of Black Atlanta
    Location: Morehouse College Leadership Center
    Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
    Details: Discussions and recommendations on how Black businesses and consumers can effect a greater contribution to the economic impact on the metro area by increasing business with black consumers and each other
    Add'l details: www.atlantabusinessleague.org

    Date: December 3,10,17, 2008
    Event: Wednesday Evening Advent Services
    Location: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 4137 Washington Road, East Point, GA 30344
    Time: 7pm
    Details: Come out and experience the Advent Season with the Word, caroling and more
    Add'l details: Call Linda Few at 404-768-3304

    Date: December 6
    Event: Cascade United Methodist Church Business Alliance Ministry presents an Emergency Economic Session
    Location: Cascade United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 3144 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
    Time: 9am - 1pm
    Details: Come and hear expert panelists provide much needed information and survival techniques to help individuals and business owners in these challenging economic times.
    Add'l details: Call David Walters at 678-933-2312

    Date: December 7
    Event: Annual Prayer, Baptism and Candlelight Communion Service
    Location: The Enon Church, 3550 Enon Road, College Park, GA 30344
    Time: 6pm
    Details: Contact the church office at 770-306- 0400 or enonchurch@bellsouth.net

    Date: December 12
    Event: Friendship Christmas Bash
    Location: Friendship Community Church, 4141 Old Fairburn Road, College Park GA 30349
    Time: 7pm
    Details: Come celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ in a festive setting including live entertainment and more.
    Add'l details: Call Friendship Community Church at 404-349-6040 for ticket prices

    Date: Every Wednesday
    Event: The Physical Fitness Program under the direction of the Athletic and Women's Ministeries
    Location: The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, The Frank Jones Fellowship Hall, 1879-1921 Glenwood Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
    Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm
    Details: Donation $10 monthly
    Add'l details: Call 404-377-0561 or www.pineygrovebapt.org

    Date: Every Wednesday
    Event: Power Lunch with Pastor Flippin of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
    Location: Atlanta First United Baptist Church, 360 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
    Time: 12:00am - 1:00pm
    Details: Free brown bag lunch and free parking
    Add'l details: call 404-524-6614 or www.powerlunchonline.com

    Date: Set the date at your church
    Event: Trainer Programs for Leaders and Parents
    Location: At your location
    Time: You set the time
    Details: Call Janie Johnson at 214-924-0177 or www.futureleadersnow.com or janie3@ureach.com

    Have you placed your ad in
    The Conductor?

    The next issue of The Conductor will be delivered December 15th. Look for it. Ads for the December 15th issue of the Conductor must be submitted by December 10th.



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