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Sons Of Allen Retreat Brings Community Empowerment To The City Of Tampa
On May 16-18, 2019, over 300 men will gather at the Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Tampa, 2101 Lowe St., (33605), for the 18th Annual Sons of Allen Retreat. Men from around the state and the Bahamas will join to wor- ship, study the Word of God, and serve the local community.
On Wednesday May 15, local educators at the Fos- ter Elementary School were treated to lunch by the Sons of Allen.
On Thursday at 12 p. m., the Sons of Allen will kick off the weekend with a leadership luncheon with the author of 3 Square Meals: 28 Days of Re- newal, by Reverend Shawn E. E. Thomas. A
BISHOP ADAM J. RICHARDSON ...Presiding Bishop
book signing will also be hosted.
In keeping with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Friday’s events will include a panel discussion on mental health and also on the issue of prostate cancer. Young
REV. JEFFREY J. DOVE ...11th Episcopal District Co- ordinator
men attending the retreat will tour the University of South Florida and take a Black History Tour to learn more about the African American influence on the city of Tampa.
On Saturday the day will start by serving at the
REV. DR. GLENN B. DAMES ...Host Pastor, Allen Temple AME Church
local homeless shelter and Bible study while the after- noon will consist of work- shops including “Robotics 101” for young men and “Active Shooter Training” for adults.
On Saturday at 12 p. m., the Sons of Allen will con- clude their retreat with a picnic fellowship at Mac- Farlane Park.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church was for- mally organized by Richard Allen in 1816 and today its mission is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emo- tional and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ’s liberat- ing gospel through word and deed.
The Sons of Allen of the 11th Episcopal District are committed to this mission and have committed them- selves to the work of Jesus Christ as they will continue his work during this re- treat.
Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Presiding Bishop; Rev. Jeffrey J. Dove, 11th Episcopal Dis- trict Coordinator, and Pas- tor, Allen Chapel AME Church, New Smyrna Beach; Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Host Pastor.
Meetings
Jackson Heights Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting
Jackson Heights Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center, 3310 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa 33610, from 6:30 P. M. until 7:30 P. M.
Our focus is on maintaining safety within our commu- nity. The community is invited to attend.
F. Tate, President.
Middleton Class Of 1960
Announces Meeting
The Middleton High School Class of 1960 will have Class Meeting on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 3 P. M. The meeting will be held at Bridget’s Kitchen, formerly Betty’s Corner, lo- cated at 3501 N. 26th St. Tampa.
Please return your Survey immediately with the required information.
Also, please try to bring another class member to the meet- ing.
For more information, please contact the Corresponding Secretary at (813) 741-9294.
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