Sankofa Family Summit XI
April 25, 2008 - April 27, 2008
Annual National Conference for youth, young adults
and families, Sankofa Family Summit XI on April 25, 2008 - April 27, 2008. The
primary goal of the Summit is to respond to the educational, psychological, and
spiritual needs of families of African ancestry. The family summit will
encompass keynote speakers, workshops and will end with a liturgical
celebration. Main events feature holy hip hoppers, gospel rappers, step
ministries, local and visiting youth choirs, vocals, praise dancers, drummers,
mimes, and much more.
On Friday, April 25, 2007, you won't want to miss our weekend kick-off with a
"Sankofa Fest" at the Orlando Sun Resort, at 6:30 PM. Saturday, April 26, 2008 loads of youth leadership development and empowerment activities will be conducted. Community wellness training opportunities will be offered through out the AOW Enrichment Institute and an inspirational field trip to the Holy Land Experience of Orlando.
What's more??? Saturday, April 26, 2008 features a "Southern Style Barbeque Buffet" starting at
6:00 PM. Moreover "Gospel Faith Explosion Under the Stars" sets inspiration in motion on the grounds of Orlando Sun Resort, at 7:30 PM. We encourage all youth, youth leaders, families, and friends to come together in affirming this coming year's theme
"Believing is P.O.W.E.R."
In the spirit of Sankofa, all are cordially invited to celebrate the best of our faith and our culture as it is reflected in the gifts, talents, and wisdom of people of African Ancestry. Sankofa Family Summit XI advance registration fee is $125.00, due now through February 01, 2008. Late registration fee is $150.00. For hotel reservations contact:
The Orlando Sun Resort at 6375.Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, Fl 34747, TEL: (877) 467- 5786 or TEL: (407) 390- 5800, and FAX: (407) 641-9869. For discount airfares call: American Airlines (800) 433 -1790
Star file No. A3448AC. Or make reservations online at
WWW.AA.COM.
For more details please contact:
Rev. Chester P. Smith SVD
Bowman Francis Ministry
Tel.: (317) 632-9349 ext. 114 or
Website:
www.bowmanfrancisministry.com
JoAnn Perou
AOW National Programs Coordinator at
Tel.: (516) 485-0122 or
E-mail: joperou@aol.com
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