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“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
The Nursery Ministry supports parents and guardians by providing a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for children ages 6 months through 5 years while families participate in worship, Sunday School, and church events.
Through compassionate care and Christ-centered service, the Nursery Ministry seeks to:
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Provide attentive, safe, and loving care for every child
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Support families so they may fully engage in worship and spiritual growth
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Help introduce children to the love of God in age-appropriate ways
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Extend hospitality and care that reflects the heart of Christ
We are proud to share that our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, has co-authored a timely and thoughtful op-ed in The Root titled “Our Ancestors Fought With Love — Now It’s Our Turn.”
The article reflects on a defining truth in the Black Church tradition: love has never meant silence. The love of our ancestors was courageous, disciplined, and public. It confronted injustice without surrendering to hatred. We encourage you to take a few moments to read the full piece here.
The article also introduces Love Free, a national movement rooted in faith and moral courage. Love Free is calling people of conscience to affirm that love and liberation still belong together — and to commit to practicing that love in tangible ways. You can learn more about Love Free and sign the pledge here.
As we look toward 2026 and all that God has in store, we invite you to join the Prayer Warriors Ministry for our annual Prayer Consecration for the Allen Temple Baptist Church Family beginning January 1.
This year’s theme is “31 Days of Prayer: The ACTS of Prayer”—a focused journey through the ACTS prayer model: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Each day, we will reflect on a scripture tied to one of these pillars as we strengthen our individual and collective prayer life.
To enhance our time of consecration will also feature daily devotional reflections on the ACTS model written by Allen Temple members, offering wisdom and inspiration from within our own church family.
Read more: 31-Day Prayer Consecration - The ACTS of Prayer (2026)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
As Christians, we are called to serve! Find your place of service at Allen Temple!
As a follow up to our Theological Thursday Live with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson, When Love Hurts, we are happy to provide domestic violence resources. Help is available!
Resources from Dr. Pamela Tate and Black Women Revolt
Please save the National Domestic Violence Hotline number in your phone - 800-799-7233. The hotline is available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and 200+ more languages through interpretation service.
Sunday School Live: Immediately following Sunday worship at 11:30AM! Those attending in-person worship may remain in the sanctuary. Lesson outlines for Sunday School Live are posted here Sunday afternoon.