From the Heart of Pastor Jacqueline A. Thompson
March 4, 2020
Dear Allen Temple Family and Friends,
Our Lenten Series continues this week with the theme of Tearing Down Barriers/Our Mission with Reverend Theophous Reagans, Allen Temple Minister of Global Missions.
Forward Together by Faith,
Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson
Senior Pastor
By the sweat of your brow
you shall eat bread,
Until you return to the ground,
from which you were taken;
For you are dust,
and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19)
June 2, 2019
I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ praying that each of you are well and celebrating God’s faithfulness daily.
On this first Sunday, I am excited to be back with you. I am also thrilled about all that God is doing and will do in us and through us as a congregation. I want to encourage you to join us this week for our Unity Revival with Dr. Leslie Braxton of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship of Kent, Washington. He is a prolific preacher who I know God will use to speak to us during this season in the life of our church.
In addition to your presence, I also solicit your prayers. James 5:16b says “When a believing person prays, great things happen.” (NCV) This week I have scheduled seperate meetings with our Mayor, the Oakland Police Department and a Community Economic Development Advisor. The goal is to begin much needed discussions around solutions to the challenging issues impacting our community. Like Nehemiah was called to rebuild the walls of the city, Allen Temple is being called to take the lead in initiating economic revitalization and community transformation.
God is calling us. We have heard. May we answer and act in faith knowing that the God who has kept us 99 years is able to do above all we could ever ask, think or imagine.
Blessings to You!
Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson
Senior Pastor Elect
June 9, 2019
Today is Scholarship Sunday, where Allen Temple Baptist Church celebrates the educational accomplishments of our members. Psalm 75 teaches that promotion comes from God. So we thank God for God’s faithfulness in enabling them to reach this educational milestone. We also announce our 2019 Scholarship Award recipients.
We extend a gracious welcome to Dr. Jamillah Moore, President of Canada College. We believe she will share an inspiring word of faith and encouragement with our graduates.
Special Thanks to Deacons Vangeria Harvey and the Scholarship Committee for their dedication and commitment. We also thank the Business and Professional Women for their consistent fundraising efforts that help make this day possible.
In closing, may we all remember the words of the great educational advocate Marian Wright Edelman: “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving the community and the world better than you found it’.
Blessings to You!
Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson
Senior Pastor Elect