October 2010
OCTOBER is MINISTER APPRECIATION MONTH...please everyone say a thank you to the ministers at Allen Chapel for their hard work and dedication. Wouldn't it be nice to let our Pastor and Ministers know how valuable they are to Allen? In honor of our ministers there will be a special fellowship in the Multipurpose Room after the 11:00am service on the fifth Sunday, October 31st.
The WELCOMING ARMS MINISTRY invites you to attend “GriefShare” sessions. This is a series of 13 sessions and each session will be held monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday beginning at 9AM in room 301. Just come on in and join us, there is no need to register in advance. We have a great team of facilitators and we look forward to helping you through this journey of “Mourning to Joy.” If you have any questions, please see Rev. Carole Ecton, Sis. Doreathea Brown or Rev. Carolyn Scales. We can also be reached at: welcomingarms@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
DOCTRINE CLASS - The Director of Christian Education and the Church School are holding classes on Biblical Doctrine on the first and second Monday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Library. If you have ever wondered or needed more information on such topics as Baptism, Sacraments, the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Creed, etc., then join us. There will be no class on October 11th. Contacts are Rev. Thomas and Velma Speight.
Calling all girls of Allen Chapel A.M.E. interested in dance - OIL OF JOY have resumed rehearsals for this dance season. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:30pm -8:30pm. To participate in Oil of Joy your child must be at least 7 years of age. For questions please contact Sis. Stephanie Young at 904.868.9099.
The EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH MINISTRY is selling Florida citrus for delivery December 4, 2010. The proceeds from this sale will go towards helping to finance mission teams from Allen in response to the Great Commission. Team Members will be taking your orders after 8:00 a.m. And 11:00 a.m. worship services. Please contact Rev. Scales at allenchapelhelps@hotmail.com or text or call at 301-204-3644 for more information.
Get your SPIRIT CUPS – All 32 NFL Teams, 30 MLB Teams, US Military and some College Teams available. Cups are Heavy 180z durable plastic. Four cups of the same team per pack. Cost. $15/Pack of four cups. To place your order, see any member of the troop or email us at AllenChapelGirlScouts@hotmail.com to place your order. All proceeds benefit the girls of Allen Chapel Girl Scouts Troop 5773
Monday, October 25, 2010 -- Calling all women of Allen! COME OUT FOR THE "EVERY WOMAN'S BATTLE BIBLE STUDY” as Rev. Dorothy Walls guides us through God's word. This month's topic is: "The Purpose and Power of Prayer” (Part II)
Matthew 6:5-15 We believe that despite every battle that the women of Allen face, through this bible study, we will be better equipped to apply God's powerful, life-changing word to gain freedom, victory, empowerment and peace despite what our circumstances may be. We are more than a bible study group, more than a ministry, but we are a sisterhood and we need you! So join us every 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.for a time of study and fellowship with your sisters and let's live victorious lives together!! If you have any questions, contact Sis. Doris Kitchings, Coordinator (doriskitch@verizon.net) or Sis. Deborah Smith, Spiritual Advisor (replytoelshaddai@gmail.com).
The MISSING LINK MINISTRY (MLM) will be meeting at Allen on Thursday, October 28th at 7pm in the Library on the 2nd floor. All members of the MLM, and all others who would like to join the ministry, are encouraged and invited to attend. The MLM supports and provide services to incarcerated and previously incarcerated persons. This very special population needs your support. We should always be reminded that it is only what we do for Christ that will last. See you on the 28th. For more information, or if you have any questions, you can contact either Rev. Yvonne Cooper (202) 746-7577 or Rev. Debra Manigault (301) 674-8757.
The FOOD PANTRY is accepting donations for Thanksgiving Baskets. We are asking that your donations of turkeys, non-perishable items of canned vegetables (corn, green beans, yams, etc.) stuffing, etc. be given by Sunday, November 21, 2010. Your monetary donation of $10.00 or more will be gladly accepted and will go toward purchasing items for the Thanksgiving Baskets. We appreciate your continued support in helping us in the fight against hunger. May God continue to bless you as you bless others this Thanksgiving Season. McKinley Crudup, Executive Director.
GIRL SCOUTS MEETING. November 6, 2010; 10:00am – 12:30pm. Room 201. Contacts: Sis. Cassandra Edwards, Sis. Sandra Miles, Sis. Vanessa Wortham, Sis. Carolyn Keys or email us at AllenChapelGirlScouts@hotmail.com
MEN’S DAY 2010. Sunday, November 21, 2010. 8:00am Service - Rev. Nathan A. Dixon of Trinity AME Church, Lansing, Michigan.’ 11:00am Service - Bishop John Bryant. Presiding Prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District, Senior Bishop of the AME Church
Seniors in PG county needing work done on their homes… contact “Christmas in April” at 301-868-0937 for an application. Deadline for completed applications is November 1st.
PRISON MINISTRY ANGEL TREE: OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2010. Time is approaching once again to bless God's children of an incarcerated parent for Christmas. These children have been blessed by your generous support ( the Allen family) since 1995 and each year it has been a great success and I thank you. Some of you have asked when the Angel Tree will start, I am waiting for the list of names from Prison Fellowship. Please watch the bulletin for further information or see Rev. Chandler
Friday, December 10, 2010, PRISON MINISTRY CHRISTMAS GALA. GET READY! GET READY! for another exciting evening of fun and fellowship for our last "Prison Ministry Gala" at Andrews Air Force base, Camp Springs MD. from 8:00pm.to 12:00 midnight. Tickets, cost and special guest will be announced soon. For more information, please see Rev. Chandler
Come One...Come All!!! Bring the entire family on a trip to see one of Broadways finest shows - The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Tickets are now available to see "THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR" on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The price for an adult or child is $120. For tickets and more information see any member of Stewardess Board #2. Pauline Lyles, President; Reitta Fields, Vice-President; Lucy Pugh, Chairperson; Mable Darden, Planning Committee Member
THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER AT ALLEN. We will be delivering Thanksgiving Day Dinner to a shelter in Southeast and to City of Hope as well as providing dinner here at the church. We need Poultry and Vegetable Chefs, teams for setup and cleanup, cakes and pies, tasters and testers and lots of Allen smiles. We are asking that our youth and young adults serve as hosts and hostesses. Signup sheets are now available. Please contact Rev. Scales at scalescl@verizon.net or call or text at 301-526-8493.
The MISSING LINK MINISTRY (MLM) is gearing up for our Fall-Winter Hygiene Campaign and we need your support. As in years past, we have collected hygiene items for both men and women who are incarcerated in the DC Jail and Halfway Houses. For each Sunday, up until December 19th, we will be collecting Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes and Lotion. We are asking that you would bring these items as often as you can so that we might provide Christmas Bags for them, filled with these much-needed items. As you may or may not know, The DC Jail does not provide these items to them. Please try a bring REGULAR TO LARGE size items. For more information, please contact Rev. Yvonne M. Cooper, Director or Rev. Debra Manigault, Co-Director.
LADY BELL'S CLOSET FOR THE HOMELESS is empty. There is space in the closet for your donations of new or like new coats for men, women, and children. The shelves need to be stocked with socks, hats, scarfs, and gloves. New or like new blankets will also help. Get prepared to help in the distribution of these needed items. God bless you as we share our blessings with the homeless!
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