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HIV/AIDS Prevention Gathering and Super Bowl Party, Sunday Feb 5

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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HIV/AIDS Prevention Gathering and Super Bowl Party, Sunday, Feb 5 beginning at 1 p.m., join with others working to prevent HIV and AIDS through awareness and education. This ministry of aChurch4Me? MCC works each week with various organizations. Discover how you can be part of this vital work! The meeting will be held at the home of Team Leader, Allan McClendon.

Later in the afternoon, in honor of Madonna doing the Half-Time Show for the Super Bowl! Here is something for both football and Madonna fans—a non-alcoholic Madonna Super Bowl Party. In the home of one of aChurch4Me MCC members there will be two big screens—one room for Madonna videos and the other for the football game! The best of both worlds for one day! Guests are asked to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information such as time and address please contact Allan McClendon.

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Allan McClendon Strengthens HIV/Aids Prevention Ministry for 2012

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Allan McClendon has chosen to take the lead of the HIV/AIDS Prevention ministry. Hear his thoughts for the year of 2012 for aChurch4Me? MCC and the HIV/Aids Prevention communities.

Over the months of 2011 We successfully marched (and I drove the car!) in this year’s pride parade, made appearances at various community events such as the Transgender Day of remembrance as well as Lakeview Action Coalition events.  We also partnered with Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and had a wonderful World Aids Day Memorial service on Dec 1, 2011. 

We look forward to the New Year with hope. We’ll continue to raise the conciousness of others and allow God’s healing spirit to work through us to improve the lives of others impacted by HIV/AIDS. —Allan McClendon

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HIV Prevention Ministry Message

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As a matter of love and justice we acknowledge that many infections occur as a result of societal injustices particularly among woman and children due to poverty, lace of access to information, social stigmal, etc.

Prevention: Get Tested!

When was the last time you were tested?

In a 2008 study 50 percent of the men who tested positive did ot know that they had HIV. (Primary message of our ministry. The accurate statistics on the percentage of people that are untested shouold be started. Locations and web sites for testing should be listed)

Limit the number of sexual partners

You should always know the HIV Status of your sexual partners.

Condoms should be used 100 percent of the time

Always use an approved condom!

Abstention

Abstention is the only 100 percent sure way of not contracting the HIV Virus or STD’s

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aChurch4Me? MCC making a difference

July 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hearts and hands in Action

You are making a difference and having an impact in our community, city and world! Too often this ministry is hidden from view and we don’t realize how much more we are able to accomplish together.  Here is a list of some of what you have already made happen in the first part of this year:

  • Donated $1,000 to Spirit of Christ MCC in Joplin, MO to help with recovery and rebuilding
  • Collected over 50 bags of groceries for Lakeview Pantry
  • Walked for Justice with Lakeview Action
  • Supported MCC’s global ministries with $1200 to to Tear Down Walls and Build up Hope around the world
  • Provided space for Youth Pride to keep its annual Living Legends program alive
  • Stood firm and actively worked to prevent efforts to eliminate (or diminish) Civil Unions
  • Worked to keep HIV/Aids funding and services in the Illinois and Federal budgets
  • Translated morning messages into Spanish to extend the message of God’s love for all
  • Provided ongoing spiritual support for people in recovery
  • Visited over a dozen people in hospital
  • Were a positive presence for persons facing health, emotional, relational and spiritual challenges
  • Held over 60 connection groups in our living rooms, coffee shops and other places around the city

To find out more about how we are putting our Faith in Action in so many creative organic ways check us out Sundays at 11am at the National Pastime Theater 4139 N Broadway, call or email us.

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