Volume 5, Number 18



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		10/01/2009

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In this issue

	OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements 3rd Qtr Conductor Coming - You Don't Want To Miss It ICF Ministries Don Edwards' Naming Ceremony Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company presents Afternoon Miracle Service Concerned Black Clergy and Peoples' Agenda Meetings Jazz at Paschal's Restaurant The Latest "Conductor" is on the Way Overground RR!!® salutes Dr. Joseph Lowery on his 88th Birthday Would you like to advertise in The Conductor?

3rd Qtr Conductor Coming - You Don't Want To Miss It

Your Name Is Not Toby! Or Is It?

"In order to get to where we need to go as a people, we must overstand (not understand) where we are and how we got here. Then we can figure out where we need to go and how to get there."

The third quarter edition of the Conductor provides the complete story on this article." to "The Call and Response sheds serious insight on the plight of the Black community, and Atlanta in particular. In addition, this upcoming issue is full of new features and the "What's Happening" in our churches, community and businesses. Of course, it will have the all important ORR Business Directory - Don't forget to use it. The new Conductor will hit the street next week."

The third quarter edition of the Conductor provides the complete story on this article.

ICF Ministries Don Edwards' Naming Ceremony

Join us for a Naming Ceremony of Attorney Donald Edwards during a Liberian-based congregation banquet.
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 6pm - 9:30pm
Place: International Christian Fellowship Ministries, 3076 Humphries Dr., SE, Atlanta GA 30354
Admission: $10(Adults) $5(Children 12 yrs and under)
Highlights: Honoring/Naming/Music and Cookbook Release

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company presents

The African-American classic by Phillip Hayes Dean. "The Sty of the Blind Pig" directed by Atlanta's own celebrated actress, Andrea Frye, Opening night is Wednesday, October 7, at 8:00pm and the show will run through November 1, at The Southwest Arts Centers located at 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331. For tickets call 1-877-725-8849 or www.ticketalternative.com. For additional information call 404-588-0308 or visit www.truecolortheatre.org

Afternoon Miracle Service

Miracles, Miracles and More Miracles with Evangelist Sandi Collins Invites everyone to attend her spiritual and electrifying re-charge Miracle Service every second Sunday.
Where: Emmanuel Tabernacle Church
When: 2nd Sunday of each Month
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 823 Dill Avenue Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: Evangelist Collins at 404-441-1122

Concerned Black Clergy and 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 president, Rev. Darrell D. Elligan, 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.

Jazz at Paschal's Restaurant

The Latest "Conductor" is on the Way

You've done it again! The Conductor has expanded to a 24-page layout that will bring you more information about Atlanta's Black businesses, churches and organizations that make this bustling city what it is: Metropolitan. Pick up your copy of The Conductor at any of our more than 280 distribution sites across the city. Also, give us a call at 404-346- 0808 to learn how your location can become a distribution site.

Get Ready Get Ready
The new Conductor will be on newstands next week

Overground RR!!® salutes Dr. Joseph Lowery on his 88th Birthday

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Are you an ORR member yet?

Board the Overground RR!!® and find out how you can practice "KTAA" Kitchen Table Affirmative Action™. Visit online at www.overgroundrr.com or call our office today at 404-346-0808 and find out how you can become a member.

We would like to welcome our new Membership/Marketing Representative Ms. Toni Stith. She is available to assist you with your membership and marketing needs. Just call her at 404-346-0808

OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements

Date: September 6, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Event: UNCF 65th Anniversary
Details: Celebrate 65 years of hope, opportunity and educational excellence by conducting a UNCF Sunday between September 6, 2009 and February 28, 2010
SAVE THE DATE: UNCF 26th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball Saturday December 19 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Add'l details: Contact UNCF at 404-302-8623 or visit www.UNCF.org

Date: Starting September 26, 2009 and every month
Event: "Family Connections" Outreach Enpowerment Fellowship
Location: Southwest Library, 3665 Cascade Road, Atlanta GA 30331
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Details: R U looking for a life change
Add'l details: Call Southwest Library 404-699-6363 or visit www.myspace.com/SisterMathisSpeaks

Date: October 2-4, 2009
Event: Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival: Revive. Rebuild. Renew
Details: We invite you to come to Sweet Auburn and discover the businesses, institutions, enterainment and housing that make Sweet Auburn one of Atlanta's most historic and exciting neighborhoods!
Add'l details: For more information call 404-886-4469 or 678-300-5016 or visit www.sweetauburn.com/heritagefestival2009

Date: October 3, 2009
Event: Butler Street YMCA Multicultural Acheivers Program, Asta Publication and Wagfest sponsoring WAGFASTIC for Kids
Location: Hilton Atlanta (downtown), 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta GA 30303
Time: 12noon - 5pm
Details: Fun activities such as interactive reading exercises, face painting, free books, youth poetry and much more. Free to the Public
Add'l details: Contact Assuanta Collins, Wagfest Atlanta Coordinator at 678-833-0130

Date: October 4, 2009
Event: 23rd Anniversary Worship Service
Location: International Christian Fellowship Ministries, 3076 Humphries Dr., SE, Atlanta GA 30354
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Details: Speaker Rev. Dr. Wimberly Hale, Jr., Pastor of Andrews Chapel UM Church, Jonesboro, GA an evening of Praise Dances, Rally, Preaching and Fellowship
Add'l details: visit icfmatl.org or call 404-363-3300

Date: October 6, 2009
Event: 25th Annual Super Tuesday Conference
Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center, Atlanta GA
Time: 8am - 4pm
Details: Conference Highlight - Silver Anniversary Super Tuesday Celebration featuring, Seminars, Awards Luncheon, Exhibits and Networking. Registration Deadline - Tuesday September 22, 2009
Add'l details: www.atlantabusinessleague.org

Date: October 7, 2009
Event: Celebrating Leadership and Vision
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta GA 30303
Time: 6:45pm
Details: Join the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc at the opening event of the 14th Biennial Conference with special guest Steve Harvey, emcees T.J. Holmes, CNN and Jovita Moore, WSB-TV
Add'l details: www.ncbw.org

Date: October 8, 2009
Event: The second installment of the "ITC President's Chapel Series"
Location: The Interdenominational Theological Center Chapel
Time: 11am
Details: Local entrepreneur and business owner Mr. Willie A. Watkins will deliver the message. This year's series will give prominent community leaders an opportunity to make a connection between their life's work and the work of the Church.

Date: October 9, 2009
Event: Kenny Leon's True Colors Happy Hour Series and Landon's Restaurant and Bar present "Blues & Booze featuring Andrew Black"
Location: The Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta 30331
Time: 6pm
Details: Admission is free with your ticket to the show. Andrew Black and cash bar in the lobby prior to the performance. Music starts at 6pm, show starts at 8pm "The Sty of the Blind Pig"
Add'l details: Call 1-877-725-8849

Date: October 16-18, 2009
Event: "The Woman I Am Today"
Details: The play centers around five Atlanta women that allow us a glimpse into their lives as they deal with disappointments, joy, pain and triumph. These ladies go through all they go through to become the 'Woman I Am Today' with grace, style and panache.
Add'l details: Visit the Web site at www.thewomaniamtoday.com for show dates, show times and tickets. Also view video excerpts from the play at www.youtube.com, type in The Woman I Am Today and see the clip.

Date: October 18, 2009
Event: Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church presents "Pastor's Meet and Greet Reception" from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and the Centennial Gala from 6:30 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Ravinia, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30346
Details: Master of Ceremonies will be comedian, Rodney Johnson and the music ministry of Harold Holloway and Company will minister and entertain.
Add'l details: Call 770-981-3800 or visit www.bigmillergrove.org.

Date: October 30 - November 1, 2009
Event: Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials/Georgia Conference of Black Mayors's Annual Fall Conference "There is Strength in Unity"
Location: Milledgeville, GA
Details: Honorable Speakers, Pastors and Politicians discussing uplifting, informative topics for our everyday lives
Add'l details: For times, locations, membership application/registration and conference updates visit www.gabeo.org or call 404-656-6372

Date: October 31, 2009
Event: Concerned Black Clergy 's 21st Annual Salute to Black Mothers Luncheon Honoring Women in Health, Community, Education, Corporate and Politics. Theme is "Celebrating The Health and Wealth of Black Women"
Location: Ritz Carlton, downtown Atlanta GA
Time: Noon
Details: Churches, Mosques, Synagogues and organizations are asked to submit their entries for "Mother of the Year" before the October 12 deadline by fax to 404-755-9922
Add'l details: Tickets are $35 each and are available by contacting the CBC at 404-755-4900 or cbcatl@bellsouth.net or visit www.concernedblackclergy.org

Date: Every Tuesday
Event: TIBs: Those In Between jobs; Are You Unemployed? Underemployed? Or Just Need a Career Change
Location: Ben Hill UMC, 2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA 30331-4812
Time: 7pm
Details: Workshop topics will include resume writing, interviewing, networking, using the internet and what employers are seeking. Job leads and HR professionals will be available.
Add'l details: www.benhill-umc.org
or 404.344.0618.

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