The Weekly Flavor (October 8, 2008) "Our Voice, Our Vote"

This Thursday, Young Adult Bible Study will take another "field trip" to Ebenezer's Main Sanctuary for a special forum titled "Our Voice, Our Vote" with Dr. Ronald Waters, Director of the African American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland College Park.

Rev. Jonathan V. Newton
Minister to Young Adults
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church

Thursday, October 9th; 7:00 p.m.
Ebenezer's Main Sanctuary
7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD

Register to vote and/or Verify your registration! You can help determine the next President of the United States. Get information and download applications by clicking the appropriate links. Do not delay, the registration deadline for Maryland is October 14th (Maryland). For information on registering to vote in another state, click here.

We have consolidated the meeting night for Young Adult Ministries on Thirsty Thursdays! Praise and worship will start at 6:45 p.m. led by Exalted Praise. Then, Rev. Jonathan Newton will lead our Bible Study. After Bible Study stay for Rejoice Choir rehearsal at 8:15, or refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. "Come on Let's Have a Good Time in the Lord!" (Note: This week, Oct. 9th, we will [once again] meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary.)

The 25th Anniversary Gala for our Pastors, Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning will be held January 2, 2009, at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel. To sit at the Young Adult Ministry tables email your name to reserve a space. Tickets are $150 and must be paid by December 1st to guarantee group seating. Please call the church for ticket info.

Need a mid-day praise break? Check out Brent Jones and the Adult Choir singing "I Really Love You." Warning: It has been reported that viewing this clip at high volumes may cause you to begin dancing!

For more information on these activities or upcoming events, please contact The Young Adult Ministry. Got an issue, question, or concern that you want to hear addressed at Young Adult Bible Study? Send an email to Rev. Jonathan Newton.

Join the Men's Ministry this Thursday in the Main Sanctuary for "Our Voice, Our Vote," with Dr. Ronald Waters, Director of the African American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland. This forum is will address the importance of voting generally, but also the significance of this particular Presidential election. All our invited and encouraged to attend!

Join the our Pastors for a Family Prayer Breakfast on October 11th at 8 a.m. at Martin's Crosswinds (Greenbelt, MD). We will honor members who have been with Ebenezer for 20+ years, and others who are nominated by their ministries for their faithful service. Let's come together to celebrate Ebenezer . . . "The Family Church Serving the Family of God!" Contact the Administrative Office for tickets.

Come out for fun, fitness, and fellowship at Ebenezer's 7th Annual 5K Run, Bike, or Walk at Watkins Park in Upper Marlboro on Saturday, October 18th. Proceeds will support Colon Cancer Awareness Center in the Washington, D.C. area. For more information, contact the Church Administrative Office.

The Chancel Choir will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with special guest CeCe Winans on October 26th. Rehearsal dates for past, present, and future choir members will be October 14th and 21st at 8:00 p.m., and October 25th at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please call Sis. Marsha Sanders at (301) 686-0818, Sis. Wendy Long at (202) 295-1631, or email The Chancel Choir.

Ebenezer's 2008 Men's Season Career Job Fair will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Main Sanctuary. Major area employers will be present and recruiting. If you are seeking employment then you can't afford to miss the MS2K8 Career Job Fair. Bring your resume, and be blessed!

The 2008 Men's Season Conference takes place November 20th - 22nd at the Hyatt Cambridge Resort in Cambridge, MD. The $300 registration fee includes hotel accommodations for double occupancy, food, and conference registration. Register in the Narthex after Sunday services or call (301) 248-8833.

S.T.O.M.P. (Step Team On a Mission to Praise) is recruiting young men ages 7-18 who are interested in joining the ministry. Practices are held on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Original Sanctuary. For more information, email Sharita Dunn.

Help a young lady transition into womanhood! Womanhood Rites of Passage is accepting applications from young women ages 12 - 18 who are ready to seek and explore God's purpose for their lives. For more information, or to become a mentor, call (301) 265-8253 or email to Womanhood Rites of Passage.

The Ebenezer Symphony Orchestra is recruiting new members. If you are interested in sharing your classical gifts with the Orchestra contact Bro. Chuck Carthan.

Hunter Memorial A.M.E. Church will celebrate the Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Harold B. Hayes with guest preachers: Bishop Carrie Surratt (Oct. 8th), Rev. Dr. Lloyd McGriff (Oct. 15th), Rev. Tony Lee (Oct 22nd), and the Grand Celebration Banquet on Friday, Oct 24th with Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. For more information call (301) 735-5761, or email Hunter Memorial.

The Spirit of Praise Celebration will be held on Sunday, October 19th at the D.C. Armory. Special guests include Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Martha Munizzi, and Rizen. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. and performances begin at 5:00 p.m. For ticket information, call (301) 429-3205 or visit a Ticketmaster location.

Ebenezer's own Sean Sarvis will emcee DC Hopefest 2008 on November 1st at 7:00 p.m. at The Cecil D. Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge, VA. Featured artists include Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Canton Jones. Purchase your ticket at Generation C Entertainment or call (800) 595-4849.

Pastor Jo Ann Browning will be a guest speaker at Greater Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Women of Destiny 2008 Womens Spiritual Retreat on November 6th - 8th at The Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach. For more information, contact Drucilla Simms or call (301) 808-4990.

Upcoming Events

25th Pastoral Anniversary Gala January 2, 2009 The Gaylord National Hotel

National Harbor, Maryland

Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

"The Family Church Serving the Family of God"

Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Pastor

Rev. Jonathan V. Newton, Minister to Young Adults

Contact Info:

Ebenezer Young Adult Ministry | YoungAdults@ebenezerame.org | 301.248.8833