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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL PERSONS BORN IN
AUGUST



 

 

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The gains of heaven will more than compensate for the
losses of earth.  He will wipe away all tears from
their eyes.  There will be no more death, no more
grief or crying or pain.  The old things have disappeared.” 
Revelation 21:4


SEPTEMBER 2010 SHARE PROGRAM

All SHARE orders and money are due by September 12, 2010. The cost is $20 for each Value Package, $20 for each "September Seafood Spectacular" plus 2 hours of volunteer service. Pick up date is Saturday, September 25, 8:30am -  9:30am – no storage, no exceptions. Please use order form below.

Click to download SHARE order form


Please join the Intercessory Prayer Ministry
for “50 Days of Prayer and Fasting” on behalf of Bethel House
Inc., UEDC, and FOCUS.

                  Sunday, July 11, 2010 through,
                  Sunday, August 29, 20010

 

                
 
Rev. Dr. Harry L. Seawright, Pastor
Rev. Sherita M. Seawright, Assistant Pastor
Sis. Kim Hutchinson, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Chairperson
(Brandywine Location)
Sis. Myra McGriff, Intercessory Prayer Ministry Co-Chairperson
(Temple Hills Location)

                      Please contact Sis. Kim Hutchinson (516) 998-6359,
kimhutchinson21@yahoo.com or Sis. Myra McGriff (301) 736-4320
,
myramichelle@hotmail.com  for additional information.


  Sisters In Serenity
Presents

Biggest Loser’s Challenge - Now through Oct 2nd, 2010
Initial Weight in: Sat., August 7th at SIS Fellowship, 8am
Final Weight in: Sat, Oct 2nd at SIS Fellowship, 8am
Winners will be revealed @ 2010 Women’s Retreat 

Prizes for the Biggest Loser:
1st Place: $100 Cash towards Women’s Retreat
2nd Place: Free 1 month Pass to Snap Fitness Gym 24/7
Waldorf, MD
3rd Place: Team Award AMC Movie Tickets


Meeting, Fun and Game Night!!!

Are you between the ages of 18 and 40?
Would you like to have activities with people your age? Do you have ideas of things we can do?  Do you like having fun and playing games?

Union Bethel A.M.E. Church
Rev. Dr. Harry L. Seawright, Pastor
Rev. Sherita M. Seawright,
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Arlene Crawford, Minister to
Young Adults
Bro. Ellis M. Lowe II, President


Then come out and join the Young Adult Ministry on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:30pm as we meet and have fun while planning for upcoming events.

For more information contact Bro. Ellis Lowe at (240) 344-0097
 



Boot Camp Fitness – Sept 11, 2010
Where:  Snap Fitness Gym 24/7, Waldorf, MD
Time: 7 – 8am
Cost:  $10.00 (includes FREE One Week Pass)

Please sign up in the vestibule after services or contact:
Sis. Valerie Warner, Sis. Malisa Bowman,
Sis. Sharon Flowers-Williams, Sis. Peggy Munn.




October 21 - 23, 2010

Click here for more information and to register.
 


Southern Maryland Food Bank

TO:            ALL FAMILIES

If you and your family are in need of food assistance during the summer months, the Southern Maryland Food Bank (through various food pantries located in Southern Maryland) may be able to assist you.

The following food pantries received food from the REACHING OUT NOW, INC. food drive and are some of the ones that you can contact this summer if you need food.

Hughesville Baptist – Hughesville
Open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Telephone:  301-274-3672

Christ Church Port Tobacco – La Plata
Open Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Telephone:  301-392-1051

Christ Church Durham (Joe’s Place) – Nanjemoy
Open Thursday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Telephone:  301-246-4022

Peace Lutheran – Waldorf
Every other Saturday
Telephone:  301-843-1832

St. Peter’s – Upper Waldorf
Last Saturday of the month
Telephone:  301-843-8916

Information on additional food pantries is available through Lifestyles of Maryland at
301-609-9900.

 

NEWS & INFORMATION

UNION BETHEL is partnering with New Horizon Supported Services, Inc (NHSS) on a recycling (going green) program. There are several blue containers placed around the church for this purpose. We are encouraging everyone to put their cans and bottles only in these containers. This program is a part of our ongoing relationship with NHSS in our outreach mission.

VOTER REGISTRATION! Prince Georges County is holding primary elections in September and a general election in November. To those who have never registered to vote, you have until August 24th to register for the primary election. If you have never registered, changed your address, changed your name, or wish to change your party affiliation, you should complete a new registration from. Those who will be 18 years of age before the general election can register. There are registration forms in the vestibule.

ALZHEIMER & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP will meet at Grace United Methodist Church (in the Parsonage), 11700 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, MD. Family members and friends of Dementia Diagnosed individuals are encouraged to come out on Saturday, August 21st, at 10:00am. For more information, please call Barbara Stevenson at 301-248-3027.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - Applications for the Audrey E. Walls Scholarships will be distributed at our September 14th and October 12th meetings ONLY.
Parents are required to attend the meeting with your child. Meeting time is 7:30 pm.

BANQUET OPERATIONS: The Union Bethel Intergenerational Center (IGC) is looking for persons to manage activities scheduled at the banquet facility, located in Temple Hills. Persons interested should contact Tony Chapman @301-372-1492 for additional information.

VEHICLES FOR SALE: Anyone interested in buying the church vans or the yellow school bus, give your best offer. You can contact Tony Chapman @ 301-372-1492, for additional information.

UNION BETHEL AME CHURCH ANNUAL HOMECOMING WEEK-END - Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, 2010 featuring a Church and Community Fellowship Cook-out and Worship service (spiritual renewal) on Sunday at 7:45am. and 11:00am and at the IGC at 10:am. VENDORS ARE WELCOME (Union Bethel in partnership with Bethel House, Inc.) - Cost $35.00 a space (includes space for your car and your table) or 2 spaces for $50. Points of Contact: Oveta H. Watkins, Dean Wilkerson at the church and Karen Simms-Swain (IGC). Volunteers are need. Planning Meeting to be announced. SPREAD THE WORD and please plan to come to learn about the ministries of the church, to enjoy the entertainment, food, and to participate in games (horse shoes, badminton), and door prize drawings.

MULTI-MEDIA could be the ministry for you! Please pray about joining one of the listed ministries: Catalog Ministry: Assist with the production of CDs, cassettes, & DVDs of worship services and other church events. Those with experience in burning CDs, tapes and DVDs are encouraged to join us. Will train those interested. Audio Ministry: Assist with the sound of the worship services and other church events. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Will train those with interest. Video Ministry: Assist with videotaping the worship services and other church events. Video and television experience is a plus. Will train those with interest. Please contact Sis. Carolyn Ross at 301-856-1870, for more information.

PLEASE JOIN THE Intercessory Prayer Ministry for “50 Days of Prayer and Fasting” on behalf of Bethel House Inc., UE DC, and FOCUS. NOW through Sunday, August 29, 20010. Please contact Sis. Kim Hutchinson (516) 998-6359, kimhutchinson21@yahoo.com or Sis. Myra McGriff (301) 736-4320, myramichelle@hotmail.com for additional information.

THE MEDICAL & WELLNESS MINISTRY would like to thank all of those who participated in the Blood Drive on Sunday, August 8, 2010. A total of 25 people signed up to donate and the goal for Mrs. Mack was 23. Thank you for assisting Mrs. Mack and the Medical & the Medical & Wellness Ministry surpass the goal.

ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2010, there will be a Bone Marrow Drive. Members interested in becoming a donor only have to have their cheek swabbed. Your name and DNA type will be housed in the Bone Marrow Data Bank. Fliers will be given out after services at the IGC and Union Bethel each Sunday until the 11th of September. This drive is sponsored by Sister Cynthia Shaw on behalf of her sister and supported by the Medical & Wellness Ministry.

CHURCH SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: One service beginning @ 9:00 a.m., in Brandywine now through Sunday, September 5th. Services at IGC will remain @ 10:00 a.m. You may wear appropriate casual attire during this period. On Sunday, September 12th we will return to our regular services 7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

\ UBAME – YOUTH MINISTRY NEW & INFORMATION – Wednesday Night Youth Bible Study, 7:30pm @ Brandywine. Sunday School Bible Education, 9:45am @ Brandywine. Sunday School Bible Education, 9:00am @ IGC. Stay Tuned… Youth Ministry Fellowship – Bowling Outing.

CHURCH WIDE PRAYER is held each Monday before the First Sunday. Our next Church -Wide Prayer will be held on August 30th @ 7:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!! 2010 Homecoming Cook-Out: Saturday, September 11th 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Homecoming Worship Service: Sunday, September 12th, 7:45AM & 11:00AM

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY - For the month of August our prayers will be for: Administrative Staff, Campaign of Grace and Glory, Bible Studies, Church School, First Family, FOCUS I & II, & Church Wide Prayer. We invite all outreach organizations, ministries and members to come out each Tuesday at IGC, 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Brandywine to lift up these prayer requests. Thank you and God bless you.


VOTER REGISTRATION

  After service for the next three Sundays. Prince
   Georges County has elections in September and those who have not already 
done so have until August 24th to register


Attention All Union Bethel AME

High School Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen

Click here to download the Audrey E. Walls Scholarship Ministry registration form
 


Union Bethel AME Church
Membership Office
 “going green”

Click here for more information


UBAME CHURCH SCHOOL

Click here for more information


Yankee Candle Fundraiser!

Click here for more information.


Ministry Mobilizer
Click here to complete online form!

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UNION BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Guiding Lights (Senior) Ministry)

And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you” (Genesis 17:7 - NKJV).

Click here for more information.
 


Support Bethel House, Inc.
with a financial contribution today.

 

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Checkout Union Bethel AME Church Proposed
Recreation Center
Click her to begin your tour!


Campaign of Grace and Glory Phase II

 2010: UNION BETHEL A Church committed to winning the world for Christ through PRAYER, PRAISE, and PARTNERSHIP.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13

The goal of the Campaign of Grace and Glory Phase II is to pay off the church mortgage in one year. With God’s blessings and your faithful commitment, we will raise $315,000, burn the mortgage in May 2010, and continue to realize God’s vision for Union Bethel AME Church and the surrounding community.

Please pray; trust God; step out on faith, and make your pledge today.



Pledge Examples
:
150 people give $2,500 over one year = $375,000
($50 / week)
300 people give $1,000 over one year = $300,000
($20 /week)
100 people give $500 over one year = $50,000
($10 / week)

Please join one of our teams
Spiritual Life Team – Bro. Reginald Clemons, Director
Stewardship & Finance Team
– Rev. Anna Mosby, Director
Sis. Lakea Shirriel, QuickBooks Specialist
Vision Awareness Team, Sis. Shuree Curtis, Director
Rev. Jackie Rooths, Coordinator
Commitment/Follow Up Team – Sis. Pat Harris, Director          Communications Team – Sis. Pamela King-Williams, Director
Sis. Angela Sherrard, Coordinator
Celebration/Hospitality Team, Sis. Pamela King-Williams, Director
Children & Youth Team, Rev. Willie Johnson, Director
Sis. Ciara Williams, President


UBAME Proposed Recreation Center


Rev. Dr. Harry L. Seawright., Pastor
Rev. Sherita M. Seawright, Assistant Pastor
Sis. Kim Hutchinson, Campaign Director
Sis. Shane’t Hutchinson, Campaign Coordinator
301-372-6036, www.ubame.org
graceandglory@ubame.org



6810 Floral Park Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-6036 (Office)
(301) 372-1409 (Fax)


Intergenerational Center (IGC)
3231 Brinkley Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-8891 (Office)
(301) 630-3265 (Fax)


UNION BETHEL IGC BANQUET CENTER
3231 Brinkley Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-8891
(301) 630-3265

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