THE HARVEST IS PLENTY BUT THE WORKERS... There are several sign-up sheets on the announcement board near the tape counter in the foyer. If you would like to volunteer for any of the following ministries, please sign up as soon as possible:
Children's Church (held during 11am worship service) - Min. Janice Pleasant is in charge of this ministry
Please watch the bulletin for other opportunities to assist with various ministries as needed. Your help is sincerely appreciated.
The Ushers are seeking Members who want to serve in a very rewarding capacity. Please see President Camille Fleming to see what you can do.
The Young Adult Usher Board is being established by Antoinette Saunders. If you are between 18 and 39 years of age she would love to hear from you.
Congenial, friendly smiles...warm personalities and a genuine love for God's people are all that is necessary to become a 'Greeter'. See Rev. Barby Saunders or Denise Grier to apply.
Church Directory- A Church Directory for 2009 will be published by mid- year. If you have not updated /corrected your information you are asked to do so asap.
Marble Slab Update- The Marble Slab store is now CLOSED...however the church is still responsible for lease space. If you wish to help bear the financial responsibility of the lease, just obtain a Marble Slab Envelope from the Usher and make a contribution. Thanks for your continued support.
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Jobs & Scholarship Opportunities
The Occupational Therapy Training Program ("OTTP") has a program that employs out of school young adults ages 18 - 24. They can be school drop-outs enrolled in post-high school education but cannot be currently enrolled in high school. The applicant must have a barrier to employment such as: Pregnant or parenting teens, gang related youth, offenders on parole/probation, homeless, runaways, foster children, physically or mentally challenged, substance abusers, etc; must live in District 1 (East LA, Lynwood, Compton, Inglewood, Lennox, Torrance) unless the applicant is an offender, homeless, foster youth or receiving public assistance - if that is the case, the applicant can live anywhere in LA County and there are income guidelines. Email mpate@ottp.org with your questions and for an application or call M. Pate at (310) 323-6887- ext 256. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for any youth with a record, young mothers with limited or no work experience.
The Institute For Responsible Citizenship prepares high-achieving African American men for successful careers in business, law, government, public services, education, journalism, the sciences, medicine, MINISTRY, and the arts. They not only train men for careers, they also train them to give back to their communities in hopes of changing the world! In November 2008, for the first time, one student of this prestigious 2-year program was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. They have a Washington Program, New York Program and a Youth Scholar Academy. Please log onto their website for information and if you have young men in your circle, advise them to apply to this awesome program!!! http://www.i4rc.org/announcement.htm.