Living Water for the "S.A.L.T." of the Earth! Young Adults Ages 18-39
Ages 18-24 "The Young and the Restless"
Ages 25-31 "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Ages 32-39 "The Guiding Light"
It's not about how old you are, it's about how much flavor you have!
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Please fast and pray for the Young Adult Ministry every Thursday
from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. ____________________
_____________________ Ebenezer A.M.E. Church Service Times
Sunday Worship 7:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
Thirsty Thursdays Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Original Sanctuary
Men's Bible Study Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Children's Bible Study Friday 7:00 p.m. _____________________
________________________ Sunday services are also broadcast live on Streaming Faith
To view the services follow these three steps:
(1) log onto Streaming Faith (2) click "Live" icon under "Media
Guide" (3) scroll down to Ebenezer A.M.E. Church Live under either 7:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. ________________________
"To those who use well what they are given, even more will
be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even
what little they have will be taken away." (Matthew 25:29, NLT)
Tithing is only the beginning of financial
stewardship; we must also be wise about the remaining finances God leaves in our care. But how many of us are really Money Smart? According to Bankrate.com 70 percent of Americans polled consider themselves good at managing their
money, yet only 25 percent scored above a "C" when it comes to
actually doing it.
Join us this week at Thirsty Thursdays Bible Study and bring a friend as Sis. Lakeshia Frasure leads discussion, takes questions, and gives answers about financial literacy, credit protection, banking, foreclosure prevention and other financial issues from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) "Money Smart" Program.
-Rev. Jonathan V. Newton
Thursday, August 27th; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ebenezer's Original Sanctuary 7806 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD
Ebenezer's Rejoice Choir has advanced to the next stage in the search for the
Best Choir in America.
Support Rejoice at the Verizon
Center on Thursday,
September 24th for "How Sweet The Sound." Tickets are are available through Ticketmaster.
S.T.O.M.P. (Step Team On a Mission to Praise) has formed a Young Adult Step Team. Prior experience is not needed, just comfortable clothing, willingness to learn, and love for the Lord. For more information contact The STOMP Ministry.
The Young Adult Ministry is planning another life-changing trip to Southern Africa to follow-up on mission work from 2008 and seek new opportunities to serve in the kingdom. Anyone interested in the journey should email the Young Adult Ministry to receive periodic updates. Click here to see highlights of the 2008 missions trip.
Are you participating in the 50 Million Pound Challenge? Participation is about more than shedding a few pounds. It's about working together, looking out for each other, and taking more control of our lives. If you're up for the challenge, add your name
to Ebenezer's Team as we strive for healthier lifestyles. For more info click here.
Got information to share? Send announcements to The Weekly Flavor. If there is an issue, question, or concern that you want addressed at Thirsty Thursdays Bible Study contact Rev. Jonathan Newton.
Attention high school students! The 8-week Fall 2009 SAT Prep Class will be held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. beginning September 19th. The class provides instruction in verbal, written, and math skills. Registration is $75.00 Contact Sis. Diane Watson at (202) 453-8039 for more info. Instructors are also needed and should contact Sis. Diane Watson.
Summer is here, but the school year will begin soon. Support the Youth Ministry's annual "Back To School Supply Drive." Please bring new backpacks, notebooks, pens, erasers, glue and other supplies to the Church so our children can start the school year prepared. No time to shop? Monetary donations are also accepted.
Join the Youth Ministry on a ten-day Cultural-Spiritual Journey & Mission Trip to Kenya (East Africa), July 25 - August 6, 2010. Payment options start soon so register now to reserve space. For detailed information click this link.
August Closures: Commencing, August 10th, all Ebenezer properties will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the month of August. As always, there will be 24 hour answering service available for emergencies. The Church will open at normal hours on Wednesday for all meetings, rehearsals and Bible Studies.
Liturgical Dance Ministry will host its Annual Empowerment Workshop, "Thirsty" on September 10th - 12th. Facilitators include Rev. Eyesha Marabley, Min. Diana Marbley, Min. Earnest Pugh, and Min. Brent Jones. $65 for adults, $40 ages 9-17, and $30 ages 5-8. For info visit the Liturgical Dance Ministry or call (301) 248-8833.
Pre-Marital Institute Fall Session: Couples are encouraged to invest in their relationship with pre-marital counseling. The fall 2009 Bone of My Bones Pre-Marital Institute is held on Saturdays for 8 weeks from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Institute begins on Saturday, September 12th. Cost is $75. Register in the Church Office.
Baptism Counseling: The next Baptism Counseling class will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The next Pouring and Sprinkling Service will be held on Sunday, September 20th. For further information, contact Rev. Tia Farmer at (301) 248-8833.
Considering marriage, engaged or already planning your wedding? Come out for the Bone of My Bone Pre-Marital Seminar taught by Pastor Jo Ann Browning on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. All married and engaged couples are welcome to attend. The session is free and open to all members.
Join the BALM Ministry for Hand Dance Classes on Saturday Mornings from July 18th thru September 19th (no class on July 18th and September 12th). The cost is $10/couple per session. Registration tables will be located in the Narthex after service. You may also register at the door.
Washington, DC Summer Restaurant Week is
August 24th - 30th. Nearly 180 of metropolitan Washington, DC's
finest restaurants offer awe-inspiring, multi-course meals prepared especially
for this gourmet event. For restaurant listings and reservations visit Open Table.
Gospel
on the Waterfront at National
Harbor featuring Grammy
and Stellar Award winners Richard Smallwood and Smokie Norful. Sunday, August 30th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased by
August 28th at this link. For additional
information visit the National Harbor.
DC Dance Festival '09 will be held August 28th - 30th at Fort Dupont
Park. This free event
features performances and interactive workshops in hand dance, go-go,
belly dance, classical Indian music, and Asian dance. Hand
dance presentations August 30th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm by youth and adults. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and
coolers! Click here for schedules and information.
In honor of National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week, the National HBCU Choir "The 105 Voices of History" will
perform live at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall at 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, August
30th. The performance is hosted by
Tom Joyner and will feature Take 6. For
information and tickets click here.
Community of Hope A.M.E. Church will host their Women's
Season Kick-Off Prayer Breakfast on September 12th at the Colony South Hotel
(Clinton, MD) featuring Rev. Sheleta Fomby,
and Guest Psalmist Miriamm.
Tickets are $30 per person. For ticket and/or vendor information please contact Min. Akisha Greene at (202) 375-0959.
College
students and recent graduates: Applications for the Spring 2010 White House
Intern Program are due September 20th. The White House Internship Program
mentors young leaders, strengthens their understanding of the Executive Office
and prepares them for public service opportunities. Click here for info.
Standard registration for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual
Legislative Weekend continues through September 16th.
The Conference takes place September 23rd - 26th and features the
Emerging Leaders Empowerment Series. Volunteer applications are accepted until
August 7th.
Join Simply Swing for a line dance workshop every Friday (except 3rd Friday) at People's Congregational Church (4704 13th N.W.) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The next Hand Dance Class begins September 14th at 6:30. For more information, or updates on Silver Spring location, call (202) 545-8740 or email Simply Swing.
Support Ebenezer's own Sean Sarvis
at Clean Comedy Tuesdays, every Tuesday and Peachez Café and Lounge in Upper
Marlboro. This is a family-oriented
event featuring a separate play area for children, and clean comedy in the main
lounge by some of the funniest comedians in the local area.
Modern Love - "Those Aren't Fighting Words, Dear" (The New York Times, July 31, 2009) LET'S say you have what you believe to be a healthy
marriage. You're still friends and lovers after spending more than half of your
lives together. The dreams you set out to achieve in your 20s - gazing into
each other's eyes in candlelit city bistros when you were single and skinny -
have for the most part come true . . . . . . "I don't love you anymore. I'm not sure
I ever did." His words came at me like a speeding fist, like a sucker punch,
yet somehow in that moment I was able to duck. And once I recovered and
composed myself, I managed to say, "I don't buy it." Because I didn't. (Click here for full article)
Clergy Warned After Pastor's 'Horrific' Slaying (Associated
Press, Thursday, August 27, 2009) Authorities warned pastors in a town where a
preacher was brutally killed inside her own church that they should take
precautions at their buildings, even as police refused to say exactly what
happened. (Click here for full story)
Inside the Obama White House: Take a look inside the real West Wing with "A Day In The Life of The Obama White House" with NBC News. NBC News was given access to record a documentary about a typical day for the Obama Administration. Visit MSNBC's website to get unique glimpse at key players in the Obama Administration.
Do you need assistance avoiding a potential foreclosure? The Prince George's Community Foundation (PGCF) has published "Keeping Your Home: A Guide to Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance in Prince George's County." Download the free guide at the PGCF website by clicking this link.
Upcoming Events
Church Family Day September 19th Ebenezer Church Grounds
How Sweet The Sound September 24th Verizon Center w/The Rejoice Choir
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, Co-Pastor
Rev. Jonathan V. Newton, Minister to Young Adults
Contact Info:
Ebenezer Young Adult Ministry | YoungAdults@ebenezerame.org | 301.248.8833
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