In This Issue
Worship with Us
This Week at Allen Temple
Opportunities to Serve
Ministry and Community News
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Worship With Us!
Sunday, September 18 • 9:30 AM
No Registration • Masks Required
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Worship with us this Sunday, September 18 at 9:30 AM! It’s our 78th Annual Ushers, Nurses, First Responders and Welcome Ministries’ Annual Day, and we’re honored and blessed to welcome back to the pulpit our friend in ministry, Bishop Charley Hames, Jr, Bishop of the CME 9th District and Pastor of Beebe Memorial Cathedral Oakland!
No registration required; masks are required at all times on the Allen Temple campus
Worshipping with us online? Join us via:
Dial-in worshippers are invited to join us by phone at (866) 904-0572
You may view and listen to the replay at any time thereafter across all three of our video channels and on our dial-in line!
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Sunday School Live
Immediately Following Worship
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Join us immediately following worship for Sunday School Live! Those registered for and present at In-Person Worship may remain in the Sanctuary.
Worshipping with us online? Tune in on our YouTube, Facebook, or Livestream channels! Sunday School will start shortly after the benediction!
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From the Return to Church Task Force
In-Person Worship Safety Protocols
Your Safety is Essential to Us
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We are so blessed by the enthusiastic and loving presence of in-person worshippers each Sunday! Because your safety is of the utmost importance to us, the Return to Church Task Force wishes to lovingly reiterate basic safety protocols that each of us must undertake in the Sanctuary, especially in light of the virulent Delta and Omicron variants:
- Wear your masks at ALL times over your nose and mouth during the worship experience
- Maintain social distancing--meaning no hugs, kisses, etc
- Use hand sanitizer frequently and wash your hands thoroughly
Blessings to each of you, and we look forward to sharing in worship with you safely!
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Virtual Ministry Schedule |
We invite you to join us throughout the week for virtual ministry experiences! We jalso have a new dial-in number for Sunday worship - (866) 904-0572 and new Prayer Call number! Download our Virtual Ministry Schedule and share with family and friends!
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Teleconference Sunday School
Classes for all ages!
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Join us every Sunday for a deeper study of The Word through Teleconference Sunday School!
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Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.
Malachi 3:10 NRSV
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 ESV
We invite you to join us in worshipping our Lord through giving and to regularly support Allen Temple financially so that the ministry of the church thrives all the more in the midst of difficult days.
Your consistent giving of tithes and offering can be done in the following ways:
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Online at Allen-Temple.org/Giving
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Via Text to Give (Send a text to 510-737-0078 with the numerical dollar amount (i.e., $25)
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Via Mail to Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94621 ATTENTION: Trustee Ministry
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Support Allen Temple
via Amazon Smile
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Support Allen Temple by Using AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support Allen Temple each time you shop. At no cost to you, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible items to Allen Temple. To shop at AmazonSmile, simply click on the orange AmazonSmile button at the bottom of the Allen Temple home page. Your account at AmazonSmile is the same as your Amazon.com account.
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Give to the
Betty D. Gadling Scholarship
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The Betty D. Gadling Scholarship, in memory of our late Minister of Music Emerita, awards scholarships to full-time undergraduate students (recent high school graduates are welcome to apply) or full-time students pursuing a college degree or a vocational school certification
Help us honor Sister Betty’s remarkable legacy by giving a gift today. Give online ( select “Scholarship – Betty Gadling” in the pulldown menu), or by marking your check/money order with “Betty D Gadling Scholarship” and send to Allen Temple Baptist Church, Attention Trustee Ministry, 8501 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94621. | | |
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Help Allen Temple Social Services Continue to Serve Our Community
Donate Today
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Allen Temple Health and Social Services Ministry thanks you for your dedication to supporting the many efforts that ATHSSM has been committed to providing. Click here to read about changes in the leadership structure, including their Interim Co-Executive Directors, Mr. Derrick E. Felton and Vice President, Ms. Lisa Mitchell Abernathy.
Your continued support and donations enables ATHSSM to continue to serve our neighbors in need through meals for seniors, the unhoused, those living with HIV/AIDS, and more. Will you make a gift today? Click here to make yours! | | |
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Leadership Institute at Allen Temple
J Alfred Smith Sr Scholarship Fund
Donate Today
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In honor of our founder, Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr, the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple Board of Directors has established the J. Alfred Smith, Sr Scholarship Fund! This fund will help students with financial need to attend the Institute’s Christian Ministry and Preaching Academy programs.
Your donations are welcomed; you may give two ways:
- Online at LIATEDU.org
- By mail to PO Box 2134, Oakland CA 94621 (note “J Alfred Smith Sr Scholarship Fund” on your check)
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Bereavement Ministry
New Number and Email
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Have you lost a loved one? Your Allen Temple Family is here to pray for and assist you as well as provide comfort, direction and support during your time of need.
The new phone number to notify the church of bereavement is (510) 544-8929. You may also email the church at info@allen-temple.org
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Children's & Youth Ministries Present Pizza with the Pastor
Friday, September 23 • 6:30 PM
| On Friday, September 23 at 6:30 PM, the Children's & Youth Ministries invite young people between the ages of 5 and 18 to join them for Pizza with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson on the Church Campus! RSVP here. Questions? Email children@allen-temple.org | | |
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Children's & Youth Ministries Present
Day at the Ballpark
Saturday, September 24 • 11 AM
Oakland Coliseum
| On Saturday, September 24 at 11am, the Children's & Youth Ministries invite young people between the ages of 5 and 18 to a Day at the Ballpark at Oakland Coliseum! Enjoy food, friends and fun at a tailgate at 11am, then the A's vs. Mets game at 1pm! RSVP here. Questions? Email children@allen-temple.org | | |
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Vote Your Power: Why Midterms Matter Virtual Town Hall
Presented by the Public Ministry
Saturday, September 24 • 12 Noon
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On Saturday, September 24 at 12 Noon, join the Public Ministry for their Vote Your Power Why Midterms Matter Virtual Town Hall. Hear from:
- Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber
- Bonnie Hamlin, League of Women Voters Oakland
- Pamela Price, Alameda County District Attorney candidate
- Terry Wiley, Alameda County District Attorney candidate
Engage in discussion and consider state propositions on the November general election ballot. Click here to register
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COVID-19 Testing
Available at Allen Temple!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Make Your Appointment
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COVID-19 Testing is available at Allen Temple! Testing is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm! Please encourage your family, friends and colleagues who are engaging public spaces and people consistently to be tested. Test results are available in 3 days. Appointments recommended; make yours at ac.fulgentgenetics.com. Let us remain diligent in following health and safety protocols that protect us!
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Study at the
Leadership Institute at Allen Temple!
Fall Semester Courses
Open for Registration
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Study at the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple during the Fall semester! Courses begin this month! Engage in study on Christian Ministry fundamentals, preaching, emerging leadership and civic engagement.
- Christian Ministry
- Old Testament I (beginning September 8)
- Introduction to Christian Theology (beginning September 8)
- New Testament I (beginning September 12)
- Introduction to Pastoral Care (beginning September 12)
- Bay Area Academy of Responsible Preaching
- Biblical Exegesis (beginning September 13)
- Preaching Sermons That Matter (beginning November 1)
- Emerging Leaders/Civic Engagement
- Social Policy/Social Change (beginning September 8)
- Capstone Project Planning I (beginning October 27)
For more information and to register, call (510) 544-3362 or visit their website
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Church Campus Limited Access |
A kind reminder that our Church Campus remains closed with limited access. Campus is open only for Sunday worship, COVID testing, and funeral services. Thank you for your understanding.
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Return to Church Task Force Update
Please Continue to Exercise
Caution and Safety
COVID is Still With Us!
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SARS CoV2 continues to be prevalent! Most of us know people who have had COVID and it is a blessing that most of them have not been too ill or required hospitalization. Nevertheless, the virus is prevalent so should continue to be diligent. Vaccines continue to be very helpful against COVID leading to hospitalization and death, but this means a minimum of three shots. If you get COVID, now there are medicines that are effective in treating the illness, such as Paxlovid. Out of an abundance of caution, the Return to Church Task Force is continues to encourages everyone to:
- Get vaccinated and boosted
- Wear good masks, N95 or KN 95
- If you are feeling sick, even slightly, please stay at home
- Minimize hugging and hand shaking during the Welcome
- Follow the Ushers' instructions both for entering and exiting the sanctuary.
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The Allen Temple Family
Congratulates
Pastor Jacqueline Thompson
On Her Election to
2nd Vice President of the
Progressive National Baptist Convention
| The Allen Temple Family gives great praise to our God for the election of our beloved Senior Pastor Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson as the Second Vice President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention! Dr. Thompson continues her ministry of firsts by being the first woman to serve in this position and in executive leadership in the 61-year history of PNBC! Pastor Jackie, your Allen Temple family loves you and will undergird you with prayer and support! | | |
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From the Pen of
Pastor Emeritus J . Alfred Smith, Sr
Words of Appreciation
| Please click here to read and be blessed by these words of appreciation from our beloved Pastor Emeritus J Alfred Smith, Sr for the loving and thoughtful expressions shared for his 91st birthday | | |
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From the Office of
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Get Vaccinated!
Information and Resources
| The Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee offers this helpful guide of information and resources on why it is so important to get the COVID-19 vaccination and where to get yours! Click here to view; share with your network! | | |
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Vehicles Parked on Church Lots | A kind reminder to not park/leave your vehicle on Church parking lots after worship services. Should your plans involve departing campus and returning at a later time, please move your vehicle to street parking. Thank you! | | |
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Coronavirus Updates and News
State Vaccine Information/Finder
Free Training for Contact Tracers, Virtual Counseling Services,
Alameda County Links for Food Distribution & Essential Services,
Resources for Children, Families
and Job Seekers
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We invite you to review our most recent update regarding Allen Temple Baptist Church and our community by clicking here to be redirected to our website. On this page, we share information on the Allen Temple campus as well as other resources including:
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Teleconference Bible Study
with Reverend Brenda Lewis
Tuesdays • 7:00 PM
| Tuesday evenings at 7pm, join us for Teleconference Bible Study with our own Reverend Brenda Lewis! Dial in details have changed and will be shared when they are available | | |
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Prayer Call
with Reverend Lana Rice
Wednesdays • 7:00 PM
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Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us this Wednesday at 7pm for our Prayer Call with our own Reverend Lana Rice!
Connect with us live via our new dial-in (667) 770-1225 / Participant Code 312234#
Can't make it to the live call? Hear the playback at our new replay number (667) 770-1319 / Participant Code 312234# The playback of the call will be available for one week; you may access at any time through this same dial in information.
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Noontime Bible Study with
Reverend Warren Long
Thursdays • 12 Noon
| Join us for Thursday Noontime Bible Study with Reverend Warren Long! Dial in details have changed and will be shared when they are available | | |
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Theological Thursday
with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson
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Theological Thursday with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson is on hiatus
To watch and be blessed by all of Pastor Jackie's Theological Thursday Conversations and Studies, click here to visit our YouTube Bible Study playlist! | | |
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Deep Sunday School Bible Study
with Dr. Lani Wilson
Second & Fourth Saturdays • 10:00 AM
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Join Dr. Lani Wilson on second and fourth Saturdays at 10:00 AM for a deeper study on and discussion of our Sunday School lessons!
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You Can Have Jesus
and a Therapist Too!
Bethsaida Counseling Services is Available to Connect You
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Need assistance connecting to mental health services? Bethsaida Counseling Services is here to confidentially connect you to mental health services. Call (510) 544-8945 or email bethsaida@allen-temple.org.
If you or someone you know are having a psychiatric emergency, dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
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Centennial Souvenir Book
On Sale Now!
Purchase Online or In-Person
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Purchase your copy of The Allen Temple Baptist Church Centennial Souvenir Book ON SALE NOW!
This must-have memento is an elegantly designed 300-page coffee table book that beautifully celebrates ATBC’s 100 years of unbroken ministry through rich history, memorable Centennial year events, and warm celebratory wishes.
- $50 per book (purchase online or in-person and pick up after Sunday Worship Service)
- $60 per book (purchase online and ship)
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Communications Ministry
Seeking Joyful and Willing
Team Members
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The Communications Ministry is seeking joyful and willing team members to join us in serving our Church family and community! With the necessity of safe and socially distanced worship and ministr, our role in facilitating digital accessibility for worshippers in person and at home is needed now more than ever. We are seeking multiple persons to join us!
Comfort using computers needed. Relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which to serve. Training provided. Click here to learn more. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. Charlotte Williams, Minister & Director of Communications, at cwilliams@allen-temple.org
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Healthy Temple Tips
from the Health Education Ministry
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes blood cells to become hard, sticky, and shaped like a sickle or "C." As a result, while traveling through the blood vessels, cells may become stuck and block the flow of blood throughout the body. This may cause a variety of symptoms and medical problems, including bacterial infections, pain, tissue damage, stroke, and anemia. Blocked blood flow also can cause damage to the spleen, kidneys, and liver.
Normal red blood cells are smooth, donut-shaped and contain hemoglobin A, which helps red blood cells transport oxygen through the blood vessels to the body. People with sickle cell anemia have red blood cells that contain hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin that causes the sickle shape change.
Every September, people living with sickle cell disease, their caregivers, advocates, healthcare providers, and others come together to bring awareness to the disease and dispel the myths and stigmas surrounding it. The month also brings attention to the ongoing need for research, better care practices, new treatments, and an eventual cure.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to view the Can We Afford to Wait? Addressing African American Concerns About the COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar
Click here to view an informative webinar on hypertension
Click here for valuable resources from the Health Education Ministry!
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MPX Vaccination Clinic
City of Refuge UCC Oakland
| City of Refuge United Church of Christ will be hosting a Monkeypox vaccination clinic at 8400 Enterprise Way in Oakland! See the image for days and times. Walk- ins are welcome; priority will be given to those with appointments. To make an appointment, call 510-589-1262 | | |
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Alliant International University
Participants Needed for
Parent Support Group
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Alliant International University is The purpose of this research study is to explore, educate, and empower the participants in becoming effective advocates for their children during disciplinary procedures.
- Parent(s) or caregiver(s)
- Self-identify as Black or African American
- Have at least one child enrolled in public high school grades 9th through 12th
- Child must have received more than 3 disciplinary referrals (e.g., out of school suspension, detentions, in school suspensions, sent to office, Saturday school, sent to counselor’s office, expulsion) within the past school year
- Must have educational rights to make decisions for child at school
- For your participation at the conclusion of the group you will receive a $25 gift card of your choice (Amazon or Door Dash)
Interested in participating? Contact Jamareea Lewis (925) 338-9450 or jlewis4@alliant.edu
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jenkins-Monroe
vmonroe@alliant.edu
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Computer and
Telephone Fraud Seminars
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
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Computer and Telephone Fraud Seminars
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
Join Warren Publishing Group and special guest William Smith (Retired FBI Agent) for seminars to educate on computer and telephone fraud. Join one of these sessions:
- Thursday, September 22 – Internet Fraud and Telephone Texting Scams
- Thursday, September 29 – IRS Scams
- Thursday, October 6 – Charity Scams
- Thursday, October 13 – Debt Collection Scams
- Thursday, October 20 – Online Dating Scams
- Thursday, October 27 – Nursing Hones: What to Know and How to Select
- Thursday, November 3 – Elder Fraud by Family and Non-Family Members
Connect via Zoom (Meeting ID 859 3830 9947)
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Global Ministries Update
Haiti Home Renovations
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Allen Temple Global Ministries continues to serve our sisters and brothers across the diaspora! We were blessed to assist two families in Haiti for our support with renovating their homes, helping to keep them safe from rain and the elements by providing walls and floors. In this video, see the families before and after the renovations. The families are grateful for the support; we thank you for your continued support of and prayers for our ministry work.
Allen Temple Global Ministries is honored to share their latest newsletter! Click hereto read inspiring stories on their ministry work!
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Allen Temple On Mission
Streets Disciples Ministry
Serves our Community
| The Street Disciples went out into the community (83rd & 84th Avenues and 98th & Edes) on Friday, July 29 and distributed 50 PPEs and 50 lunches. | | |
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Are you or someone looking for a job? Check our our Job Information Center - we list area job openings, job fairs and training programs! | | |
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Business & Professional
Women's Society
Welcoming New Members
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The Business and Professional Women's Society of Allen Temple Baptist Church is dedicated to raising scholarship funds for deserving youth in our community. Over the years, we have provided scholarships to help hundreds of students realize their dream of achieving higher education.
The B&P is looking for new members with a passion for helping our students. The B&P hosts virtual and live fundraising events to provide funding for scholarships to students of all ages. We meet monthly via phone conference on the 2nd Monday at 7:00 pm PST. We welcome all Allen Temple members to join us. Please contact President Denise Smith at 510 917-8200 or dsmith@allen-temple.org for more information.
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Ladies! Join with the
Women’s Mission Society!
| The Women’s Mission Society is service-oriented, people-centered, and is seeking women of all ages and stages to join with us in providing support to our communities through meaningful projects such as the AIDS Ministry, Project Pride, Allen Temple Manor, Allen Temple Gardens, Alameda County Black Infants Program, and A Safe Place shelter for battered women. For more information, contact WMS Chairwoman Sister Delois Deloney at (510) 544-8910 or strategies@allen-temple.org | | |
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A Message from
Bethsaida Counseling Center
The Children Are Our Future
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The Children Are Our Future. And because of this, we want to support them to be healthy – mind, body, and spirit. Just as many adults have been struggling with managing their emotions and feelings so have our young people. Many have felt overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed trying to find the words to express how they are feeling. Not knowing how to define or explain their feelings and emotions, several have attempted to cope with them in not so positive ways.
Parents/caregivers, during this season of spring breaks and throughout the rest of this year, take some time to check in with your young person to make sure he/she is alright.
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SafeSpace
A Mental Health Resource for Youth
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Bethsaida Counseling Center is honored to share information on SafeSpace — a Mental Health Resource for Youth.
SafeSpace is a a mental health advocacy nonprofit working to change the conversation around mental health that reaches over 50,000 students. In a storytelling format. SafeSpace stories features youth mental health stories and insights from mental health experts. SafeSpace aims to remind youth that they are never alone in what they are going through and give them advice from those who have faced similar struggles or are professionals.
You can find the podcast HERE on Apple Podcast, HERE on Spotify, and learn more about it HERE on their website. | | |
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Health Forward with Home Life
by Life ElderCare
Programs for Alameda County Residents Age 60+
| Health Forward with Home Life by Life ElderCare offers free programs for all Alameda County residents age 60+ with focus on those who have difficulty leaving the home. Click here to learn more
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FEMA COVID-19
Funeral Expense Reimbursement
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Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
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Allen Temple Joins with
Kaiser Permanente for the
Love Protects Us
COVID-19 Vaccine
Information Campaign
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Allen Temple is honored to join with Kaiser Permanente Thrive for the COVID-19 #LoveProtectsUs campaign to deliver COVID-19 prevention messages to the Black/African American, Latinx, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. Click here to read more including a quote from Senior Pastor Jacqueline Thompson
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Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd • Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 544-8910 • www.allen-temple.org • info@allen-temple.org
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