THE EMBLEM
The Emblem of Christian Endeavor is a graphic representation of the
individual endeavourer's allegiance to Christ. The "C" surrounds or embraces the "E"
symbolizing that the Endeavor is all within Christ. The "C" and the "E" touch at four points, representing what until 2004 were the four principles of Christian Endeavor.
THE MOTTO
"For Christ and the Church"
The Principles
Confession of Christ
Service for Christ
Loyalty to Christ
Fellowship with Christ's People
Commitment to the Great Commission (added 2004)
About Allen Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor was founded on February 2, 1881, in Portland, Maine, by Pastor Francis Clark, of the Williston Congregational (now United Church of Christ) Church. Part of the mission of Christian Endeavor is to "create platforms upon which young people can come of age as Christian workers and leaders."
Christian Endeavor, an international inter-denominational, and
inter-racial organization, was adopted by the A.M.E. Church as part of its
Christian Education ministry not long after CE's founding and given the name
Allen Christian Endeavor as a tribute to Bishop Richard Allen,
founder of the A.M.E. Church.
Through the years, ST. Paul ACE (SPACE) has been represented at numerous Christian Endeavor events as well as recent quadrennial connectional Christian Education Congresses of the AME Church. Also SPACE, as part of Ohio Christian Endeavor, assisted in hosting a Christian Endeavor International Youth Summit which was held in Columbus last summer.
The SPACE groups meet at 6:00 p.m. in the undercroft every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, throughout the school year. In addition to Bible Study or the topic of the week, we provide a nutritious meal prepared by Sis. Veronica Lofton and her "crew". Last year, over 1,000 meals were served. At the end of the school year, we join with the YPD for an end of season cookout.
Highlights of the past year include:
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Chapel Service and tour at Capital University (Middle School/Sr. High)
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"The Passion of the Christ" (Middle School/ Sr. High)
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"Send Us The Promise" - Attended Passion Play at Grove City Church of the Nazarene (Juniors/Middle School/Sr. High)
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Presented the Columbus Alternative High School Chorale in Concert
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Fall outing (hayride, etc.) at Circle S Farms (all groups)
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Participation in "Miracle On Long Street"
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Sale of Entertainment 2005 coupon books (Senior High) "Wildlights" at the Columbus Zoo (Primaries)
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Tawawa Christian Education Congress at Wilberforce University.
For this year, (2005), we plan to continue and expand our community outreach by assisting in a "free Grocery" Project through a local food pantry. Funds raised from our recent sale of "Entertainment 2005" books will go towards this project
During the school's Easter break, the Senior group is planning to visit another area Christian College as was done at Capital University last year, and other activities are being planned for the younger groups.
On Sunday, April 24, at 5:00 p.m. we will again present the Columbus Alternative High School Chorale in concert. This excellent ensemble is directed by Sis. Beverly Elder of our congregation and again, we are soliciting your attendance and patronage.
This summer, for the first time in many years, we are expecting to have at least two participants in the Third District's "Matriculation to Christian Living". Watch for Additional information
The Allen Christian Endeavor Advisors are:
Pre-School - 1
Primaries
Juniors
Ellen Banks, Jessica Banks
Middle School
Larry W. Clark
Senior High
Tracy L. Cross, Kia B. Woodward
Food Preparation