We're excited to share that the Nursery at Allen Temple is now open on Sundays at the 8:00 AM and 11:15 AM worship services to provide nursery care to children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years of age! Parents, grandparents and guardians are invited to bring their little ones to the Nursery, located in the Family Life Center Head Start Nursery Facility (First Floor across the inner courtyard) when you arrive on campus!  The Nursery is open to receive your children starting 15 minutes prior to worship; children must be picked up 15 minutes after the benediction. We look forward to the opportunity to care for and nurture your children with the love of Christ in a safe environment during worship services! For more information about The Nursery at Allen Temple, please visit the Church website.  

Residents and friends of Allen Temple Arms and the Women's Mission Society are invited to join Reverend Loretta Moody for Bible Study on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 Noon!  Allen Temple Arms is located at 8135 International Boulevard in Oakland.

Teleconference Bible Study with Rev. Pamela Wilson is held on Tuesdays at 7:00pm via dial-in (605) 475-3200 Code 562221#  Grow in and be strengthened by The Word wherever you may be! Click here to be redirected to our Bible Study page where you may view and download the syllabus!

10 Tips for Staying Healthy in Summer

1. Stay cool and hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four cups (16-32 ounces) upon rising, and similar amounts if you are going out for activities and exercise. Carry water with you in a hard plastic container (more stable polycarbonate rather than polyethylene that leaches plastic into the water). You may also use a traveling water filter. Check your local water stores or www.realgoods.com. Most people need two to three quarts of liquid per day, and more in hot weather or with sweating and exercise.
2. While enjoying the sun and outdoors, protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using natural sunscreens without excessive chemicals. Carry Aloe Vera gel for overexposure and consider having an aloe plant growing in your home for any kind of burn. The cooling and healing gel inside the leaves will soothe any sunburn. It works great.
3. Keep up or begin an exercise program. Aerobic activity is important for keeping the heart strong and healthy. If you only work out in a health club, take some time to do outdoor refreshing activities -- hiking, biking, swimming, or tennis. Reconnecting with these activities will help keep your body and mind aligned.
4. Enjoy Nature's bounty - fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables at their organic best. Consuming foods that are cooling and light -- fresh fruits, vegetable juices, raw vital salads, and lots of water -- will nourish your body for summertime activities. Include some protein with one or two meals. There are a number of light, nourishing proteins that don't require cooking. Most of these complement fruits and vegetables nicely-- nuts, seeds, sprouted beans, soy products, yogurt, kefir, and cottage cheese. Fish and poultry can also be eaten.
5. Take some special summer time with your family, kids, and friends who share the enjoyment of outdoors. Plan a fun trip if you're able and motivated for a day or longer -- hiking in the wild, camping, playing at the river, or a few days resting at the ocean. Rekindling our Earth connection has benefits that last beyond this season, continuing to enrich the whole of your life.
6. Relax and breathe. You've been working hard. This is the season to slow the pace a bit and absorb the light that stimulates your hormonal message center. Leave your cell phone at home or take a week off from TV. In many European countries, most of the population has a month off during the summer.
7. Sun teas are wonderful. Use flowers and leaves (or tea bags) in a clear half- or one-gallon glass jar filled with spring water. Hibiscus or red clover flowers, peppermint, chamomile, or lemon grass are all good choices, or use your local herbs and flowers that you learn are safe, flavorful, and even medicinal. Leave in the sun for two hours or up to a whole day. Moon teas can also be made to enhance your lunar, dreamy side by letting your herbs steep in the cooling, mystical moonlight. Add a little orange or lemon peel, or a sprig of rosemary and a few jasmine flowers.
8. Nutritional supplements can support you with a greater amount of physical energy, enhancing your summer activities. The B-complex vitamins are calming to the nervous system and helpful for cellular energy production, while vitamin C and the other antioxidants protect your body from stress, chemical pollutants, and the biochemical by-products of exercise. Helpful summer herbs are Siberian ginseng as an energy tonic and stress protector; dong quai is a tonic for women; hawthorn berry is good for the heart, and licorice root will help energy balance and digestion.
9. Use the summer months to deepen the spiritual awakening begun in the spring. Begin by checking your local bookstore or the web for ideas that interest you. Plan a vacation that incorporates these new interests and provides you time to read, relax, contemplate, and breathe.
10. Above all, give yourself the time to truly experience Nature. This can happen, even in a city park, if you relax and let in your surroundings. When traveling, take activities for the family and your first aid kit for bites, bee stings, and injuries. Check for ticks after your hikes. Watch for overexposure, take time in the shade, and drink your water.

Calling all Young Adults who enjoy playing softball! Join the Young Adult Softball Team; Summer League began on Thursday, June 30. Games are held in the evenings at 7, 8 or 9pm. We play at either Owen Jones Field at 5000 Redwood Road in Oakland or at Allendale Field, 3711 Suter Street in Oakland; click here to download our schedule.  

We also welcome fans and supporters to come out and enjoy the game!

For more information and to join us, contact Min. Derrick Hall at (510) 813-0462. 

The Sunday School Ministry is looking for women AND MEN to work in the Children's Department. We are in need of teachers, co-teachers and class aides. We are in serious need of more men to be present in the classrooms with our children and youth. Training will be available. Background checks are required. Please contact Dea. Leslie Allison at 510-569-7195 or Deaconess Ren é Mastin at 510-430-0307!

We're excited to share that The Nursery at Allen Temple is open! We continue to grow our team to ensure that our youngest members and guests are cared for!  We welcome adult team members as well as college students for whom internship hours are available (early childhood education majors); and youth team members who may obtain community service hours. Application forms for adult and youth team members as well as information on the college internship are available on our webpage on the Church website.

To sign up or for more information, please email [email protected]. We thank you for your willingness to share your time with our little ones!

The Seniors Information and Referral Center is a ministry that meets the comprehensive needs of seniors by establishing a structure in which seniors at Allen Temple and the East Oakland community can obtain information, resources, and referrals in a broad spectrum of topics ranging from healthcare needs to legal and financial concerns to social and recreational activities.

The Center is also designed to provide an opportunity for seniors to simply gather, connect socially and support one another, as well as provide outreach to seniors who may be temporarily or permanently sick and shut-in.  For more information, call (510) 544-8908 or email [email protected]

   

The Junior Deacons Ministry is a sub ministry of the Allen Temple Baptist Church Deacon Ministry. Our purpose is to spiritually grow boys into men through Fellowship, Bible Study, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Junior Deacons Ministry is holistic; we are concerned about the whole person, and look to enhance educational growth, social relationships, and community involvement through participation in Sunday church services, monthly meetings, and periodic field trips to cultural events, sporting events, museums, and other venues.

 

We encourage all families with boys and young men between the ages of 8 - 18 to join the Junior Deacons Ministry.  The Allen Temple Junior Deacons meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30pm in the J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Ted Carter at (925) 786-2480 or e-mail [email protected].

The Alameda County Care Alliance, of which Allen Temple is the founding partner, is honored to announce that enrollment is open for all individuals with an advanced illness and their caregivers! This program is designed to provide assistance to individuals with advanced illnesses and their caregivers in reaching resources that are available in Alameda County. Please contact our Community Care Navigator, Sis. Jennifer Shelton, at [email protected] or (510) 544-8910 for more information and to enroll today!

Are you seeking a place to serve?  The Church Library Committee is seeking committed workers for the Family Life Center Library!  Our goal is to make our library the study center for the church! 

 

Staff is needed to keep the library operating.  At the present time, we are not open as often as we need to be.  Whether you have library skills or simply a willing spirit, we welcome you!  Come praise God by using your talents with us!  Contact Sister Judie Ware at (510) 910-0706 .

On Thursday July 21, 2016, The Invest in Youth: Pathways to Success Boys and Men of Color Career Summit will provide boys and men of color (BMoC) between the ages of 18 to 29 with opportunities to interview with employers, connect to community resources, and participate in career preparation and leadership development training. This event is open to all young adults, yet it focuses on addressing the unique barriers to employment and opportunity that disproportionately impact BMoC. Beyond addressing persistent challenges for BMoC, the Career Summit will increase employer engagement, create a regional talent development network, and launch a community partnership to sustain the strategy for the Bay Area. The Career Summit is brought to you by The California Endowment, The California Executive's Alliance, The City of Oakland, Ford Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, and My Brother's Keeper Alliance (MBKA) in collaboration with four regional project partners responsible for launching the Bay Area BMoC Employment Project.

The Career Summit will be the launch event for the Bay Area BMoC Employment Project: a new partnership between the Bay Area Council, LeadersUp, PolicyLink, and Urban Strategies Council to create collective and sustained impact on BMoC employment outcomes in the Bay Area. The project goal is to create a partnership that joins together employers, community leaders, and policymakers to train, employ, and retain 500 boys and men of color in entry-level and sustainable-wage jobs over the course of two years. To learn more, download the event PDF. 

STEP 1: Register for the BMoC Career Summit at mbkalliance.org/BayArea 

 

STEP 2: Attend a Pre-Summit Training! Gain skills to succeed and schedule your interviews with employers by visiting bit.ly/wiwlabs or texting: "BMOC" to 95577

 

Attend a free Pre-Summit training session to:

                        -  Enhance your existing or create a new resume

                        -  Sharpen your interview skills

                        -  Develop or edit your LinkedIn profile

                        -  Strengthen your professional network

                        -  Preschedule an interview with a future employer

 

STEP 3: Share your plans to attend on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by copying one of the messages below and making sure to include the hashtag #Path2Success.

 

 

STEP 4: Take the #Path2Success! Follow #Path2Success for updates leading up to BMoC Career Summit. Arrive early for your interview and bring your resume. See you on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Oakland Convention Center!

 

For additional information and to volunteer for the event, please visit mbkalliance.org/BayArea 

Young athletes are invited to join the Athletic Ministry for Open Gym in the Family Life Center on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8:30pm! 

The Annual Back-To-School Shoe Giveaway "Put Your Best Foot Forward" returns on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Oracle Arena and Oakland Coliseum hosted by FAME, in partnership with AEG.

 

Last year, 2,250 free new pairs of shoes were distributed to low- income K-12th grade students across Alameda County. 5,000 people enjoyed a safe afternoon filled with community and health resources as well as family oriented activities. This year, we plan to distribute 2,500 free new pairs of shoes and backpacks, along with other surprises to deserving students. And with your support, we will reach this goal!

 

It requires a village to support our students, and your involvement is critical. Apply for a free pair of shoes for their children beginning on July 1, 2016 at bestfoot4ward.org. Additional event details are also available on the website. The free shoes are on a first come-first serve basis dependent on family income. Families are encouraged to apply early.  

Outdoor Afro is an Oakland-based organization that guides hundreds of outdoor events each year based on a simple mission to celebrate and inspire African American connections to nature through recreational activities like camping, hiking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing-and more! Want to know more about Outdoor Afro or to participate in one of their events? Click here to be redirected to their website!

The Prostate Health Support Group for African American Men is open to any man who has prostate health issues, including prostate cancer, at any stage in their journey. There is no cost for participation. 

Meetings are held on the the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (doors will open at 6pm) at the Studio One Art Center, 365 - 45th Street in Oakland. 

Space is limited, so please register by contacting Bobby Pope at 415-756-3123, or email [email protected]

Enrollment HUB at Allen Temple! 

Do you or your family need healthcare or have healthcare questions?  Visit The Enrollment HUB at Allen Temple!  We're open every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm in the Allen Temple Family Life Center Lobby! The Enrollment HUB is a center for enrollment into various health coverage and food programs such as Covered California, Medi-Cal, HealthPAC, and CalFresh. But most importantly, it's a place where community members can receive information, education, and support to navigate through the process of enrolling into and accessing health care.  For each household member you wish to include on your application, please bring a social security card or proof of citizenship/lawful presence in the US, driver's license or photo ID.  Have questions?  Call the Enrollment HUB office at (510) 544-8975!  

The Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Mayor's Office in cooperation with Oakland Serves are developing a new mentoring program for 2015-16. Students at risk of dropping out will receive five hours per week of paid employment as well as training in job skills linked to three hours per week of one-on-one mentoring help with their school work.  For more information, click here to be redirected to the Oakland Serves website.