Delta Dental Health Theatre dental services

December, 2011     In This Issue DDHT Dental Clinic Volunteers Needed!   Dear friend of DDHT, In honor of Children's Dental Health Month, we are offering FREE/LOW COST dental services on February 4 and February 25, 2012. Reservations begin on Jan. 3, call 314-241-7391.         Smiles are Contagious   February Dental Clinic The dental clinic is being held on Saturday, February 4 and February 25 from 9 am until 2:30 pm in the space adjacent to the Theatre.  The services are being provided by Reach Out America at a FREE or low cost.  Children will receive a dental exam, cleaning and floride treatment valued at $99.  Payment for this service can be billed to Medicaid or your personal insurance company.  For those families who do not have Medicaid or insurance, we have slots available to cover 100% of the cost on a first come first serve basis.         Volunteers Needed!   Can you help? This event will take place starting at 9 am on each Saturday.  Volunteers are needed from 8 am until 3:30 pm to help coordinate children and families.  We have two shifts available from 8 am - 12 pm or 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.  If you are interested, please email alice@ddhtstl.org with the date and volunteer shift.   Many thanks to all who volunteered in the past and have a Happy Holidays!

Mother of Rev Ted Williams FW: Homegoing

HomeGoing services for Mother Luvern Williams, the Mother of Rev. Theodore R. Williams Jr., Pastor – Faith M.B. Church (Union District Association) are as follows;

Visitation:

Friday January 13, 2012 4:00PM-7:00PM

Faith M.B. Church

4738 Natural Bridge Ave.

Homegoing Service:

Saturday January 14, 2012 10:00AM

Faith M.B. Church

4738 Natural Bridge Ave.

Please visit our web-site at www.faithmbchurch.com or come by Faith Missionary Baptist Church at 4738 Natural Bridge Ave. St. Louis, MO 63115

Berean District Congress - Biblical Institute II

Berean will be starting the new session of Berean District Congress of Christian Education, 2011-2012 Biblical Institute 2, February 13, 2012, the 2^nd Monday of the month. It is the hope of Congress President, Rev. Darral Johnson that all of you and other co-laborers for Christ can attend. A list of classes is included in this reminder.

Our session Monday Jan. 9, 2011, will conclude the classes for the Biblical Institute 1, which began in September, course cards and certificates will be issued will be issued.

Hope to see you Monday Jan. 9^th  and again February 13^th   At: Galilee Baptist Church, 4300 Delmar Blvd., Rev. Dr. Carlton Caldwell, Pastor

    . District Prayer begins at 6:00pm. Classes begin at 7:00pm. again hope to see all of you..

Berean District Congress of Christian Education

2011-2012 Biblical Institute 2

Courses for Biblical Institute II - February 13, 2012 - June 11, 2012

These courses begin Monday, February 13th

Course No.	Course Title	Instructor	Phase Course/ Certificate Course
2039	Children Learning to Worship – Lab Ages 6-12	Mrs. Debra Howard, Director Children’s Division	Certificate
2054	The Baptist Youth Fellowship – Theme: Being a Christian Youth in the 21st Century Ages 13-18 in high school	Mrs. Shontell Davidson, Instructor,  Youth Division	Certificate
2071	Your  Christian Swagger Christian Character and How It Develops  Ages 18 and out of high school	Rev. Lee Harden, Director Young Adult Division	Course Card
1001	Introduction to the Bible	Rev. Brian K. Jackson	Course Card/Elective
1072	Introduction to the New Testament	Rev. Ben Chandler	Phase 1/Course Card
3008	Theology and History of Christianity	Rev. Duane Belford	Phase 1/Course Card
4010	The Ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper	Rev. Henry Crump	Course Card/Elective
6018	Organizing the Church School/Sunday School	Dr. Serena Rowan	Course Card/Elective
7013	Developing Christian Black Men	Bro. Leno Blue/D Jefferson	Certificate
9900	Minister’s Seminar	Rev. Steve Wooten	Certificate

 

Dari Ragland

Consultant and Trainer

314.537.3619

MO Sate Jr Laymen Black History Program

 

 

Please google Dr. Freeman and you will be as happy and exciting as I am to have such Historian to grace our program.  Please do the same for our convention President, The Rev. Dr. Jimmy L. Brown, who is a world renown Prolificator of The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A note about our Guest Presenter: A native of Virginia, Dr. Freeman’s educational background includes degrees of study at Virginia Union University, Andover Newton Theological School, Harvard University, Chicago Divinity School, the University of Vienna in Austria and the University of Liberia in Africa. He has served as a minister for churches in Boston, Rhode Island, Virginia, and presently at Mt. Horem Baptist Church in Houston.

Servants, Please spread the word and share this with others? Anthony Woods Jr. Laymen Director Missionary Baptist of MO State Convention 314.327.5416 call, text or email for questions or concerns

Subject: Urgent request for blood donations

To: Date: Friday, December 30, 2011, 12:17 PM

Greetings Saints of the most high God, I have received an urgent request from the American Red Cross for blood donations, they need at least 20 pints.  The date of the collection will Wednesday January 4th,  2012 from 5:30 PM til 9:30 PM.  the location will be at Greater Rising Star M.B. Church.  If you can be of a help in this time of urgency please get back with me as soon as possible so that I can get with them.

Thank you for your response on such a short notice. To God Be the Glory

Rev. Nathaniel Griffin Sr.

2012 Social Program Awareness and Updates -- For Your Information Consideration/Participation

Happy New Year Everyone:

This email comes to inform you of several programs/ministry opportunities.  You or your church can personally be involved, participate and/or volunteer.  These programs offer an excellent opportunity to serve others:  If there is interest, do not hesitate to contact me concerning how you can help and/or participate:

Flu Shot vouchers are available through March for those with no medical insurance or cannot afford the copay.

January 9, 7:00 p.m., Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Discussion, Galilee MB Church

Coordinated by Berean Congress of Christian Education Social Service Ministry

January, Project Village (State Convention, Home Missions Program) is back as a structured group mentoring program - no longer one on one:

Mentors needed (five children per group) to help build relationships with the children

African American Children needed ages 11-17 (preferably at-risk and troubled but not required because it's a crime prevention program focusing on education and keeping children out of the system (curriculum related program)

Donations needed to pay for background checks ($55)

Food sponsors needed for a total of 35 individuals one month out of 10 (more if you desire)

Volunteers needed to help set up/breakdown

Location, St. Luke Memorial, 3623 Finney, 63113, once per month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Dates available soon for mentor training, parent/guardian orientation and the start of program; all begins in January as the coordinator completes training January 7, 2012; fast paced afterwards --

Friday, January 13, 2012, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Lewis and Clark Library, (9909) Community Education Forum (new and ongoing social service programs, resources and services presented/provided - churches and community organizations welcome to attend..

Sunday, January 15,Justice Sunday a Project Village Group Mentoring required program by Grantor; honoring Dr. Martin Luther Kings' Beliefs and National Mentoring Month (January). hosted by Saint Luke Memorial, 3623 Finney during regular worship services.

MLK beliefs are tied into the Curriculum for Project Village as we stress education for the children

February 2, 2012, 8:30-4:00 p.m., 475 East Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves; 2012 Faith Based Disaster Preparedness Conference sponsored by American Red Cross and others.

Donated Blood needed according  to American Red Cross and State Convention Disaster Director, Nathaniel Griffin - Please inform if interested in donating--

Finally, an Abstinence Education Program for ages 10-12.  Seeking churches with after school programs between 3:00-6:00 p.m., but we have have slots available for Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 or 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Classes are six to eight weeks long, depending on age.  Programs runs February-September 2012.  Sponsored by Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. As soon as one 55 minute 6 week session is over, I can start another or recommend someone else from Lincoln for other times that works best.

As you will see, there are plenty of ministries available at no charge to you or your church.  You are encouraged to take advantage of these government/grant funded programs.

Please share with others who may benefit or possibly have an interest.

Blessings,

Servant and,Coordinator

Linda Joyce Mackey
314 440-6625 - Business Cell

314 529-1248-Voice

314 837-4528 -Fax
"Impacting Lives, Families & Communities"

BEREAN DISTRICT 2012 COURSE LISTING

Attached is the 2012 Course Listing for the Berean District Annual Leadership & Training School.  Please feel free to share this list.  Registration is opened and will begin at the next congress monthly meeting on January 9th at Galilee MBC 6:00 p.m. You may send your registration forms to me:  Dari Ragland - 6937 Corbitt Avenue - St. Louis, MO 63130-2404.

Please note that day classes will be held Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m.  I have included information on our Lecturer: Dr. Michael P. Williams.  I have sent the  course listing and registration forms in PDF, if you are unable to open please let me know.

Instructors be sure that your names appear on your church's registration form.  See Instructions for completing the registration form.  Any questions please feel free to call or text me at the number listed below or email me.

Dari Ragland

Consultant and Trainer

314.537.3619