3000 Rural Street, Rockford IL 61107
Allen Chapel AME Church Employment Opportunity- Church Musician
Allen Chapel is currently looking to hire a musician to play for services and choirs. The candidate must be able to read music only serious candidates. Please contact the church office at 815-227-4444 or Pastor Halbert at 779-771-9029
Loving Christ, Loving Others
We are a welcoming community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our mission is:
To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.
Reverend Dr. John Halbert, Pastor and Mrs. Mae Halbert
He is the second of twelve children to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Halbert. Born in Steens, Mississippi, attended Robert E. Lee Hunts High in Columbus, Mississippi, and graduated from Flint Northern High School in Flint Michigan. 2 He continued his education and graduated from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH with a Bachelor of Art Degree, Major Pre-Theology, and Minor in Business Administration. He received a Master of Divinity from Payne Theology Seminary and was awarded “The Best Preacher Award” and an earned Doctor of Ministry from United Theology Seminary, Dayton, OH. (Implementing A Prayer Ministry) He has served in the pastoral ministry for 36 years. He is married to Mae Halbert for 38 years and has three sons; Nicky, and twins, Sedrick and Reginald, Has served in various compacities: Vice President of the South West Ministerial Alliance of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Board Member of the Berrien County Legal Services Bureau, Inc.,
Niles Branch NAACP President, Board Member of Northside Care Research Center, Program Director for the South Detroit District Conference of the Fourth Episcopal District Church, Substitute Teacher for Muskegon Heights School System, President of the Executive Board for Mission for Area People, 3 Treasurer for Mission for area People, President of the Community Advisory Board for HealthCARE, Director of the Community Advisory Board for HealthCARE, Chairperson for the Indiana Annual Conference Local Ministers of the A.M.E. Church, Board Member of the Indiana Minority Coalition Secretary of the African American Christian Alliance (AACMA), Member of the Board of Examiner 1st Year Studies, Chairperson of the Retirement and Annuity Committee of the 4th Episcopal District AME Church, Vice Chair of the Elgin Community Ministry (ECM), Advisory Board Member of March for Jesus. HOBBIES: Basketball, reading, working with people. Mechanically inclined with special interest in Auto-mechanic. Chess, Computers, and spending time with family.
Our every day church for everyday people welcomes you to our Worship Service on Sundays at 10:30 am. Our Sunday school is on Sundays at 9:00 am. Wednesday's Bible studies at 11:00 am.
On Sunday mornings, in churches throughout the Stateline, people from all ethnic backgrounds can come together for morning worship, a move that was impossible in 1891. That fact prompted a former slave to establish Rockford's first African American church. One hundred and twenty-eight years later, Allen Chapel A.M.E. is still going strong, opening its doors to people from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.
Worship Services
Sunday School: 9:00am
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am
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Sermon - Focus On Faith
Scripture - Daniel 6:9-10 Our worship must be real, we can't be fake. Our approach must be genuine and reverent to God's respect. We need to be serious about our prayers. We can go to God in many ways if you can't bow on your knees stand. You don't even have to close your eyes, but you must be serious when you pray. Satan is on the attack to discourage his people so that we will not pray or give God the praise. Remember Daniel stood strong and continued to pray despite the King's decree. Remember God is concerned about you. Let Go and Let God - Watch this sermon on our Facebook page for November 17, 2024
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Sermon - God Got It
Scripture-Daniel 6:6-16 Daniel in the lions den. Theme: God Got It
We're always trying to figure things out on our own. Nothing changes our circumstances or get better when we try do it alone. God already has your answer to whatever is going on in your life he is the solution. We serve a supernatural God who can do anything. Don't force the situation Let Go & Let God figure it out for you. God can work it out if you let him. For the complete message please watch our sermon on our Facebook page for November 10, 2024
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Sermon - A Victim or a Servant
Scripture 2 Kings 4:8-17Are you the victim or a servant? What does it mean to be a victim are you subjected to oppression, hardship or mistreatment. Are you the Christian that submits to Jesus as your master and to follow him as your Lord. Watch this sermon on our Facebook page for October 20, 2024
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Sermon - He keeps me from falling
Scripture Jude 1:24-27 These verses remind us how important it is to remain for the benediction of every service. Many people leave before the service is over. Just remember this is a covering for you. It's your protection for days ahead, your future. Please watch the sermon on our Facebook page for October 13, 2024
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Sermon- You Can Survive On What You Have Left
Scripture: Acts 27:42-44 In life we experience many losses and no matter what the circumstances maybe you'll still have something left. Don't let Satan keep you stressed out on the things that you have loss. For the complete sermon watch on our Facebook page October 1, 2024
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Sermon - The Wolf
This weeks Scripture comes from Matthew 10:5-7 Spread the good news of the word by Jesus Christ. No matter where you go there will always be a wolf, beware they come to kill, steal and destroy. Please watch the sermon on Facebook September 29, 2024 Sermon
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Sermon - Living In The Holy Spirit
On this day we honor our Pastor John Halbert & 1st Lady Mae. The preached word was brought by Rev. Phillip Hodge. Honoring & Respect to the man of God of the house of Allen Chapel AME Church. Please watch the sermon on our Face Book page for August 18, 2024
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Sermon - Don't Forget About God
Various scriptures were used in this sermon. Some of the key points were Listen to God's Warning. Are you too busy for God ? Never forget how the Lord has brought you through everything. We're saved by God's Grace you can't buy or work your way to heaven. To hear this message in it's entirety please watch on our Facebook page August, 11, 2024
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Sermon - Use Me
Steward's Annual Day
Scripture: Romans 8:31 What, then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? To hear this message please join our Facebook page for sermon on August 4, 2024
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We Are Missionaries "This Little Light Of Mine
Scripture Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. To hear this message in it's entirety please subscribe to our Facebook page-July 28, 2024
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Sermon: You Have Been Considered
Scripture: Job 1:7-12 Guest speaker Pastor Caroline Mosley. You have been considered by God for everything that you go through in life. Although Job went through so many life changing events God gave him strength, He equipped him with what he needed.. How will you serve God when the storm comes. For the full message please like and subscribe to our Facebook page for this sermon on July 21, 2024
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Sermon - Answering The Call
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scriptures are established and known facts. God's word is very poweful, meditate on the word daily & understand what you're reading. God will see you through even when you can't see how the task will be completed. If God call you go, he'll provide you with what is needed to complete the task. Believe & Trust In God
Tune into our Facebook page for the full sermon July 14, 2024
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Sermon - Be Not Anxious- Don't Hurry
Scripture Philippians:4-6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
For the entire message please subscribe and watch on our Facebook page July 7, 2024
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Sermon - Lesson on Scriptures
For the past two months we have been incorporating a weekly scripture into our worship service. Pastor John Halbert is encouraging the members to read the bible more and to understand what you're reading and apply it to our daily lives. Just a few points on how to understand the scriptures better. 1.) When reading the scripture look for the key words and underline them. 2) Ask yourself does your feeling line up with the proper meaning of the scripture. 3) What eternal truth does the scripture give you? 4) Did the scripture change your heart or your soul or your life? 5) Did the words transform or effect your life and you now act out the scripture? For the full message please subscribe and watch our Facebook page for this sermon on June 23, 2024
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