Volume 5, Number 25



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		07/25/2010

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In this issue

	OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements The Next Conductor Newspaper Coming Soon The Honorable Billy McKinney ORR Seminars Man of Influence Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings Jesse Hill Jr. FACAA announces second round of (BYOB) classes Youth Explosion 2010 FREE SUBCRIPTIONS TO SPARKS

The Next Conductor Newspaper Coming Soon

Are you ready for the next issue of The Conductor newspaper? If so, get ready to board as we present the next issue of The Conductor featuring some of our new Overground RR!!® business and church members and alliances, as well as, introduce you to their owners and presidents. Their stories will inspire, educate and help you on the journey to financial freedom and leadership. As always the current and past issues of the Conductor and Sparks can be found at www.overgroundrr.com

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The Honorable Billy McKinney

The ORR is sadden by the passing of the Honorable Billy McKinney. Another bright light has been dimmed in the field of Human Rights.

ORR Seminars

Man of Influence

Congratulations to H. J. A. Alexander

He was selected by the Atlanta Business League as one of their 2010 "Men Of Influence".

The ceremony will take please Tuesday July 27, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel.

Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings

Just in case you missed it. Get all the latest news and information on 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 new 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 video taped meetings click the above link; Concerned Black Clergy or Peoples' Agenda and then select the date of the meeting you want to watch.

Jesse Hill Jr.

The ORR sends condolences to the family and friends of Jesse Hill Jr. a dedicated Civil Rights Leader. Made his transition.

FACAA announces second round of (BYOB) classes

If you missed the first round of our Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) classes, here's your chance. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., beginning July 27th. The classes are for those that have been displaced, lost a job, want to start their own business and want to take control of their life. Classes will be held at FACAA's headquarters, 1690 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324.

Classes will be taught by Dr. Joyce J. Dorsey and an exciting team of instructors.

Registration is required. Visit www.facaa.org for a course outline and to register.

Youth Explosion 2010

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OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements

Event: Genie's Bread Basket
Date: Every Wednesday
Location: Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, The Family Life Center, Room 241, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur Ga 30034
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Details: Food for Genie's Bread Basket is graciously donated by Publix.
Families in need are invited to come out
Add'l details: Call 404-241-3307 or visit www.beulahbaptist.org

Event: Concerned Black Clergy and Wachovia Financial Fitness Workshop
Date: July 31, 2010
Location: First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave, SE, Atlanta GA 30316
Time: 8:30am to noon
Details: CBC and Wachovia will join forces to bring much needed and valuable financial education to the community. Child Care Provided
Add'l details: Call 404-755-4900 or email to cbcatl@bellsouth.net

Event: Atlanta Business League presents "Men of Influence"
Date: July 27, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Time: 6:00pm
Details: Come celebrate the newly selected "Men of Influence". The "Men of Influence" have reached senior level positions within their professions and are leading entrepreneurs in their industries Add'l details: Visit www.atlantabusinessleague.org

Event: Big Miller Grove MBC "Homecoming Revival Service"
Date: August 11 - 13, 2010
Location: Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia GA 30038
Time: 7:30pm
Details: Call 770-981-3800

Event: Clarkston First Baptist Church Men's Retreat to Pigeon Forge Tennessee
Date: August 13 - 15, 2010
Details: Visit www.clarkstonfbc.org or call 404-292-5686

Event: Gardening Class
Date: August 14, 2010
Location: 3353 Washington Road, East Point GA 30344
Time: 9am to 1pm
Details: The class will provide participants with an overview of natural and organic urban agricultural methods. This beginner's course will prep you for fall planting. Cost per participant $50
Add'l details: Contact K. Rashid Nuri 404-520-8331, 404-624-9488

Event: Emmanuel Tabernacle and Miracles, Miracles and more Miracles sponsoring "Back to School" Date: August 14, 2010
Location: Emmanuel Tabernacle, 623 Dill Avenue, Atlanta GA
Time: 11am - 3pm
Details: Come out for free health screenings and good food, music give aways, school supplies and bags of groceries. Donations are requested and needed for new school supplies and monetary gifts
Add'l details: Call 753-5551

Event: Clarkston First Baptist Church "Men's Day Celebration"
Date: August 22, 2010
Location: Clarkston First Baptist Church, 3999 Church St., Clarkston GA 30021
Details: Visit www.clarkstonfbc.org

Save The Date: September 25, 2010
Event: A Rainbow Tea presented by Evangelist Sandi Collins
Details: Call Evangelist Collins at 404-441-1122

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

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 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 July.

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