Allen Anvil Newsletter

Please continue to be in prayer for all the Sick and Shut-Ins, Bereaved Families.  Special prayers to First Lady Halbert and Pastor Halbert for the passing of her mother Sis. Susie Mae Clemonts.  Save The Dates May 1st & May 2nd Allen will be having their Revival.  Pastor Halbert is encouraging all members to attend.  It'll be 2 days of good singing, preaching and fellowshipping.  This event will begin at 6:00 PM each night.  More information to follow.

Palm Sunday join us for the morning Worship Service this Sunday at 10:30 am.  Maundy Thursday April 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM You're invited to a humbling experience the hand and feet washing leading up to Resurrection Sunday please join us here at Allen Chapel.  Good Friday Service here at Allen Chapel our guests will be Pastor Karla Garcia and her Ministerial Staff along with Bishop Senter and First Lady Senter.  Followed by the Nora Taylor Missionary Society Salad Luncheon donation $10.00 Easter Baskets and Candy Donations!! We're currently asking Allen members to donate candy for the Easter Baskets for the children.  When you bring your donations please see and give them to Sis. Diane Cossey or Sis. Kenna Brassfield. Tree of Life Leaving a Legacy please contact your family and friends and invite them to leave a legacy by purchasing a leaf for our tree which is located in the Narthex.  Remember they do not need to be members or live in Illinois.  We also have a layaway plan that starts at $25 Please see or contact any Tree of Life Committee Member Edwina Huggard, Monica Marshall, Roz Walker or Ethel Woodfork.  Thank you for your support.

Please to continue to be in prayer for all the Sick and Shut-Ins, Bereaved Families, Leaders and the World.  Allen Finance Commission and Official Board Meeting will be on Tuesday April 8th, 2025 at 5:00 PM and the Official Board will follow at 6:00 PM All auxiliaries and Ministries need to hand in reports to Pastor Halbert as soon as possible.  Easter Basket Candy Donations Starting this Sunday, April 6th, 2025 were asking the Allen Members to donate canbdy for the Easter Baskets for the children.  Easter Baskets will be distributed on April 20th Easter Sunday.  Please See Sis. Diane Cossey or Sis. Kenna Brassfield.  Thank you in advance.  Maundy Thursday:  We're inviting all of Allen's Family and Friends to this humbling celebration on April 17, 2025 this event will begin at 5:00 PM Good Friday Service on Friday  April 18, 2025 Allen Chapel will be hosting The Seven Last Words.  Featured guest will be Rev. Karla Garcia will her Ministerial Staff and Bishop Senter and First Lady Senter.  Followed by the Nora Taylor Missionary Society Salad Luncheon the cost for the Luncheon is $10.00 Tree of Life Leaving a Legacy please see anyone of the committee members Sis. Edwina Huggard, Monica Marshall or Rosalind Walker to make your purchase after service each Sunday in the Narthex. You may also take advantage of our Layaway Plan.  Leaves are $100.00 for more information please download

Please be in prayer for the sick and shut-in and bereavement families. Also special prayers for the family of Rev. Charlene Bulls-Mills funeral arrangements are on the home page. Keep the Parham & Meeks Family in prayer they loss their son/grandson of Bro. Billy Parham & the grandson of Bro. Willie Parham. Nora Taylor Missionary Society will have their meeting on this coming Sunday after morning worship services.  Main topic will be the discussion of the Good Friday Luncheon. Spring Computer Classes will be offered here at Allen Chapel AME Church.  The goal is to educate our seniors to get use to todays technology.  More information to follow.  Adult Bible Study every Wednesday at 11:00 am we're currently on Zoom until April 2025 class study lessons can be downloaded from the church website. 

The Tree of Life Leaving a Legacy will kick-off this program with Guest Speaker Penny Devereueawax and guest soloist Mrs. Shelby Hildreth a reception will follow in the Allen Fellowship Hall after service. Coming Soon! Spring computer Classes will be offered at Allen Chapel AME Church. Our goal is to educate our seniors with today's technology.  More information will follow. Please continue to be in prayer for the Sick and Shut-Ins, Bereaved Families, children, schools, communities, leaders and the world. Much prayer is needed. Allen Chapel Bible Study   is every Wednesday at 11:00 am call in until April 2025 then back in person. Allen Chapel is currently looking for a musician to play for our Sunday Morning Worship Service and our choirs.  Please contact Pastor Halbert at 779-771-9029 serious inquires only.

Women's History Month- 1st Lady Mae Halbert Recognition Day -In recognition of Women's History Month, we'll be recognizing First Lady Mae Halbert on Sunday March 9, 2025 at the Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 am  Please come out and show her some love with cards, gifts or monetary.  Thank you in advance.  Allen Steward Membership Canvas and Survey over the next couple of weeks the Allen Steward Board Members will be updating all of Allen's Members information.  This process is needed to make sure that our membership roll at Allen is current.  In addition, we'll be conducting a (3) question survey that can help us as a church to move forward Thank you. The Tree of Life Leaving a Legacy campaign will kick-off it's 3 month program.  On Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the morning worship service our guest speaker will be Elder Penny Devereueawax with our special guest soloist Ms. Shelby Hildreth.  A reception will follow in the Allen Fellowship Hall after service.  Invite past members and friends to see our tree and purchase a leaf in honor of or in memory of.  Computer Classes coming soon for the Seniors.  

Presiding Elder Dr. James Miller will be the guest speaker at our 10:30 AM Sunday morning service on March 2, 2025.  Come join us for an awesome worship experience.  Steward And Trustee Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 4th at 5:00 PM this will be a Zoom meeting.  Zoom information will be forwarded to the members.  Allen Class Leader Members Meeting will be held on Thursday March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM via conference call.  Call in information is 1-978-990-5000 Passcode 858823# Christian Education Department will be having a Financial Awareness Workshop on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM The presenter will be Sis. Jacqueline Mitchell, a certified Financial Advisor.  Please tell everyone you know to come and join us it's open to the public and free.  Women's History Month - First Lady Mae Halbert Recognition Day on Sunday March 9, 2025 at the Sunday Morning worship service.  Show her some love with cards, gifts or monetary gifts. Tree of Life Leaving a Legacy Campaign will start it's kick off of Sunday, March 16, 2025 Guest Speaker will be Evangelist Penny Devereaux followed by a fellowship reception in the Allen Fellowship Hall.  Please invite all of the members of Allen and friends to this blessed occasion. Information will be available to purchase a legacy memorial leaf.

Allen's Finance Commission and Official Board Meetings will meet on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 5:00PM  via Zoom immediately followed by the Offical Board.  Please have your reports from each Ministry submitted prior to the meeting.  Thank you in advance.  Zoom information will be forwarded.  Founders Day will be on Saturday, February 22, 2025  Tickets are available now for purchase. Financial Planner Seminar on March 8th, 2025 Open to the Public.  More information to follow. Save The Date "Tree Of Life Leaving A Legacy Campaign" March 16, 2025 More Information to follow.  

Allen's Class Leader Members Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  Allen's Steward And Trustee Board Meeting will meet on Tueday via Zoom at 5:00 PM.  Allen 's Member Yearly Contribution Letters if you did not receive your yearly contribution letter on or before January 31, 2025 or should you have any questions please contact Sis. Desatra Miller (Allen's Financial Secretary) or call 779-348-3289 Thank you in advance

Welcome Rev. Alphonso Heath for accepting the position as Allen's Minister of Music position.  Please welcome him and thank him for sharing his musical talents.  Allen's Members Yearly Contribution Letters.  On Sunday January 26, 2025 yearly contribution letters will be available for Allen's Members.  If you should have any questions please contact Sis. DeSatra Miller (Allen's Financial Secretary) Thank you in advance.  Founders Day will be on February 22, 2025. Carl and Dianna cole will be our featured guest.  Followed by a hearty meal.  Tickets are now available for purchase.  Save The Date "The Tree Of Life- Leaving a Legacy" March 16, 2025 More information will follow

Martin Luther King Jr. speech this Saturday at 1:30 PM Light refreshments will be served. Please come and bring a friend. Church Women United will be meeting on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM to host their monthly meeting.  A light lunch will be served.  We welcome all denominations to come and join us in fellowship. Allen Chapel Founders Day will be celebrating on Saturday, February 22, 2025 This years event will consist of Carl & Dianna Cole as our featured guest.  Followed by a hearty meal!! Tickets are available now for purchase.  Save The Date "Tree Of Life Leaving A Legacy"  March 16, 2025 More information will follow. Allen Chapel AME Church Calendar is available online or by email.  If you prefer a physcial copy please contact the church office.

Pray ! Pray! please continue to pray for the bereaved families, our country, and our community much prayer is needed.  Allen Finance and Official Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00PM the Official Board will be immediately following.  

Special prayers for Sis. Bobbie Simpson and Family in the loss of our dear devoted Bro. Odell Simpson.  Please continue to keep  Bro. Sanford Thompson & The Family of Bro. John Zackery and Sis. Sadie Walker Brooks Family lifted in prayer.  Allen Chapel Church Calendars available for download 

You may download the Church's calendar of events for 2025 along with Chicago Conference Events. These events are also located online

Night Watch Service - we'll be celebrating our Night Watch Service at Gomez AME Church located at 1509 Michigan Ave. Rockford, Illinois - Pastor Halbert is asking all or as many Allen Members to come and fellowship with our Sister church.  Holiday Hours for Allen Adminstration Office - starting December 23, 2024 thru January 6th 2025 Allen Chapel will be closed for the Holiday Season.  If should need assistance, please contact Pastor Halbert at 779-771-9029 or Sis. Kenna Brassfield at 815-540-6257 Thank you in advance. Nora Taylor Missionary Society 2024 Annual Chicago Unity Project - Donations for this event has been extended to January 15th 2025.  Please bring your new and slightly used items such as socks, hats, gloves, coats, unopened under garments for children and adults and toiletries.  Thank in advance for your donations.  This event is sponsored by the Chicago Conference(Local) Lay Organization, Women's Missionary Society, YARS, YAMS

Pray!Pray!Pray! Pastor Halbert would like for everyone to be in prayer!  Continue to pray for all Sick and Shut-Ins, Bereaved Families, Children, Communities, and the World.Allen's Strategic Planning Committe:  Next meeting December 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM  These meetings are to help Allen AME Church grow in all aspects of the church and the community.  You have the option to meet in person or you can call the Conference Call number at 978-990-5000 Passcode 8588523#.  Pastor Halbert has established along with some Official Board Members/Allen Members and Community.  If you are interested in please contact Pastor Halbert at 779-771-9029.  Allen Chapel AME Church 2025 Calender:  The calender will be distributed on December 31st with the last Allen Anvil.  All events and meeting dates have been scheduled.  In addition, the calendar will include the 4th District Bishop's Planning Meeting and Mid-Year dates, Chicago Conference Annual Conference, CCWMS Convention, CCLO Annual Convention.  If you would prefer a hard copy please advise the Adminstration Office in advance.  Martin Luther King's speeches every Saturday in the month of January 2025 this event is being sponsored by the Allen Strategic Committe.  Light Refreshments will be served at these events.  Allen Chapel Founders Day Event: This event will be held on Saturday February 22, 2025.  More information will follow!

Allen Strategic Planning Committee will be meeting On Saturday December 7, 2024 at 10:00AM in person or by conference call.  The conference call number is 978-990-5000 Passcode 858823#  Allen Finance  & Official Board Meeting -Tuesday December 10, 2024 at 5:00Pm and Official Board to follow at 6:00PM- Attention all Official Board Members please get your dates in for our 2025 Calendar no later than December 15, 2024 Nora Taylor Missionary Society Annual Chicago Unity Project this project began on November 29, 2024 and will end on December 21, 2024 You may drop off new or gently used items such as socks, hats, gloves, unopened under garments. The following organizations are participating in this event Chicago Conference (Local) Lay, Women's Missionary Society, YARS, YAMS thank you for your continued support.

Nora Taylor Missionary Society 2024 Annual Chicago Unity Project-It's that time of the year where we unite as one with the Chicago Conference Donation Drive, starting November 29, 2024 until December 21st you may drop off your new and slightly used items such as socks, hats, gloves, coats, and unopended under garments for children and adults and toiletries.  Thoughout the Chicago Conference & Local Lay Organizations and Women's Missionary Society, YARS, YAMS will also be collecting. Allen's Strategic Planning Committee:  Next meeting will be December 7, 2024 at 10:00 am.  These meetings are to help Allen Chapel AME grow in all aspects of the church and the community.  You have the option of meeting in person or conference call at 978-990-5000 Passcode 858823# Allen Chapel Church Calendars will be available the week of December 29, 2024- If you need a paper copy please call the church.  If there are any corrections or updates they will be emailed or mailed.

Allen Chapel AME Church Conference: November 24, 2024 immediately following the morning worship service.  It is requested that all Ministries and Auxiliaries make available there dates for any special events.  Nora Taylor Missionary Society Thanksgiving Baskets:  Families that have signed up for baskets may pick up on Monday, November 25, 2024 between the hours of 12 PM - 2:00 PM Allen Chapel AME Church currently has an employment opening for a Musician fo play for our services and choirs.  Must be able to read music, only serious inquires please contact the church at (815) 227-4444 or Pastor John Halbert at 779-771-9029

Church Conference will be held on November 24, 2024 after morning service.  Nora Taylor Missionary Society Thanksgiving Baskets-NTMS will be giving away Thanksgiving Baskets on November 25, 2024 pick up time will be from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Let's all Bless someone this holiday season!  Attention All Official Board Members please get your dates for all events in for the 2025 year.  Please have your names, dates and times,submitted as soon as possible.  Also if you would desire to be a chairperson please inform Pastor Halbert.  

Monday November 11 we'll be celebrating Veterans Day!  Please take a moment in silence for all Veterans who have served. Allen's financial Commission & Official Board Meeting will be on November 12, 2024 at 5pm the Official Board will meet immediately following the Finance Meeting.  Pastor Halbert is asking all Ministries and Auxilliaries to hand in your reports prior to Tuesday night meeting.  ATTENTION!! No Bible Study the week of November 13, 2024 The Adminstration Office will be closed due to the 4th District Bishop's Planning Meeting.  If there is an emergency please contact Bro. Wendell Thompson at 815-978-6732 or Bro. Robert Nolan at 815-520-4362.  Nora Taylor Missionary Society Thanksgiving Baskets:  NTMS will be giving away Thanksgiving Baskets for those Families in need.  We are asking if you know of any Families that need a Thanksgiving Basket to please contact Sis. Diane Cossey with their names.  It is limited so it'll be first come first serve.  On November 25, 2024 the pick up time will be from 12:00pm - 2:00pm Let's all Bless someone this holiday season!  Attention All Official Board Members:   Pastor Halbert is requesting that you please get your event dates in for 2025 names, dates and times as soon as possible.  In addition if you desire to be a chairperson inform Pastor Halbert

Allen Chapel Strategic Committee will meet this Saturday November 2, 2024 & Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00 am.  Please remember to VOTE on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 also encourage others to vote and take someone with you.  Allen Chapel Church conference will be held on November 24, 2024 following morning services.  Bible Study this weeks lesson will be coming from Genesis 26 the question sheet is available for download on this website.

This download will give you the history of Allen Chapel AME Church- Please feel free to make a copy