We Regret to Announce - that Mr. William S. Robinson (age 90), father of Pastor Marcellus Robinson passed away on Thursday, September, 2, 2010 due to a lingering illness.  Pastor Robinson currently serves as the Ministerial Director for the Allegheny East Conference.  The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church, 1130 Plank Road in Farmville, VA 23901 - Telephone (434) 392-5857.  Sympathy Cards may be sent to Pastor & Mrs. Marcellus Robinson, 10502 Foxridge Ct., Mitchellville, MD 20721.  Please remember Pastor Robinson and his family in your prayers during this time of bereavement.

Mid-Week Prayer Service & Study - Everyone is invited to attend our study series, on Wednesdays, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel.  We are studying the final volume in the five-volume "Conflict of the Ages" series, The Great Controversy. You will not want to miss these important truths as we continue to prepare for our Savior’s return. Download the study schedule.

Family Togetherness Month - Set aside time to focus on your family members. Grandparents are very special – the love and support they provide is invaluable. Likewise single individuals play a very critical supportive role in our families, church, and community – show them how much they are loved and appreciated. A family that prays together stays together!

Thank You For Your Support - We would like to thank everyone for coming out to support the youth players at the Basketball Awards Banquet. They had a wonderful time. We could not have done it without the participation of our church family. This, of course, includes the parents, our Pastors, and other members. We're also asking that those of you who took pictures at the event to send some of them to my email address [jasallen2@hotmail.com]. We're looking for pictures to add to the DVD before we make it available for sale, as part of our fundraiser. Those of you who were not able to make your contributions at the event, try to do so by this weekend. We look forward to another successful year, so encourage all our Brinklow family to come out and support all our teams. Jason Allen

Kingdom Goals/Projects 2010 - Learn about Emmanuel-Brinklow projects planned for the remainder of this year. A list of Sabbath dates to remember is also available. Get the pdf at http://www.emmanueladventist.org/article.php?id=97

Global Vessels 2011 – Our mission trips, in 2011, will go to Haiti to build a school, to New Orleans to rebuild a home for a Katrina survivor, to Tanzania to work on the orphanage and classrooms, and to Johannesburg, South Africa to build a church. If you are interested in participating in any or all of these trips, come to the Welcome Center today for more information or contact Frazier Mathis at 202-438-7325. Also, The Learning Center/Administration Building is scheduled to be completed in February 2011, if you would like to help the children in Tanzania, contact Frazier Mathis.

A Chance to Serve - If you are over 18 years of age and would be interested in working with the Clerks’ Ministries, contact Shelley Nurse at snurse@gmail.com

Exercise Classes - Join our fitness class on Sundays, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Classes are sponsored by our Parish Nurses. FMI, contact Betsy Johnson, Parish Nurse, at 301-672-9257.

Seeking Employment? - Get information about recent job opportunities posted on our Stewardship web page.

Opportunities for Fellowship - Brinklow's Hospitality Ministry will be provide an opportunity to fellowship with our visitors each Sabbath at a family potluck prepared just for them. We need church families who would like to participate in this ministry to send their names and contact information to Doreen Hines at doreenhines5@aol.com or call 240-832-1039.

Calling all Medical Professionals! - Counselors, Dieticians/Nutritionists, Medical Administrators, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Technologists, etc. The Pastoral Staff along with the Health Ministry Team is inviting YOU to participate in the Health Summit that will be conducted on September 11, following 11:00 service. Come and join us for lunch and discuss how we can further advance winning souls for Christ through the Ministry of Health. “It is the Lord’s design that the restoring influence of health reform shall be a part of the last great effort to proclaim the gospel.” – Medical Ministry, pg. 239 – FMI, contact Dr. CeCe Lester at cle5313@aol.com.

Attention:  Columbia Undershepherd Group – The DeShay/Wallace Undershepherd Group is coming together for VESPERS – on the second Friday evening of every month. Please bring a friend and join us on September 10 for Movie night at the Wallace home at 7:00 p.m. FMI, call 410-531 3447.

Brinklow Basketball 2010/2011 - Parents and Players, we will have our season kick-off meeting on Sunday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in Wills Chapel. The purpose of this meeting is to share information regarding the season with players and parents, register our participants, and to gauge participation and support levels. It is important that parents and players for all teams attend so that we can do the housekeeping necessary to get our season off to a good start. Please plan to be there.

Divine Inspiration – Our September choir rehearsal schedule is: Sabbath, September 4 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel; Sabbath, September 11 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel; Sabbath, September 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel; Friday, September 24 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary; Sabbath, September 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel. Please be on time! If you are interested in joining this dynamic youth ministry, contact Dawna Baker (dsw_baker@yahoo.com) or Kim McRae (mcraek@holycrosshealth.org).
 

The Ministry of Healing Sabbath School Class will take a brief summer break until September 11, when we will resume with the chapter on "The Mind Cure." Join us then and come prepared to be blessed.  If you are a healthcare provider or educator (including allied health, MSW, nutritionist, diabetes educator, etc.), you are invited to join this unique Sabbath School class that will study The Ministry of Healing in depth. It is our desire to partner with our pastoral team in Brinklow's mission of evangelism. "Never has it been more important to understand the physical and spiritual laws of health." This class will meet at the front of the Sanctuary. FMI, contact Dr. Cecelia Lester at cle5313@aol.com, our Parish Nurse Coordinator, Betsy Johnson, or any health ministry team member.

Welcome Back, Pathfinders! Pathfinder Registration packets are available from our Pathfinder staff. Parents - please bring your completed packet to our first meeting on Sabbath, September 11 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The parents’ meeting will take place after lunch. During this meeting, pertinent information will be shared and Pathfinders will participate in the first of a series of Honor Days where they are able to come out and earn several honors of their choice to include honors needed for Review! For those Pathfinders that did not review in June, please prepare yourself for the next Review on September 18. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sabbath, September 11!

L’Elegance Cotillion-Beautillion 2011, sponsored by Emmanuel-Brinklow SDA Church, is coming very soon! This unique program, in its 19th year, is specially designed for SDA high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education. Activities include extracurricular, scholarship and formal activities. This year, the Parent and Participant Introductory Meeting will be held Sunday, September 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Emmanuel. All interested college-bound seniors and their parents must attend this meeting to receive crucial information to apply to participate. It is important to note that all seniors, in the presence of their parents, must apply in order to participate in the program. A detailed description of L’Elegance is available at www.emmanueladventist.org. FMI, please e-mail DebutantesBeaus@aol.com.

Sewing Class - Are you between the ages of 10 and 16 and would like to learn how to sew? You are welcome to join us for classes beginning on Sunday, September 12. Please contact Naeemah Phillip at nsphillip@mail.com for more information.

Sabbath School Teachers' Meeting will continue on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you there! These are "open" meetings and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

G. E. Peters School Spotlight – (a) The renowned Morgan State University Choir will host a benefit concert for our school at 7:30 p.m. on September 25 at the Metropolitan SDA Church Activity Center. Tickets are currently available. We ask that you make your checks payable to G. E. Peters School and give them either directly to Pat Budd, Jason Allen or the treasurer along with your contact information. Please do not include these funds with your tithes and offerings. We look forward to seeing you there!! (b) Resumes are being accepted for positions at G. E. Peters. FMI, see the Emmanuel website Stewardship page at http://www.emmanueladventist.org/article.php?id=116. (c) Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year for Kindergarten through Grade 8. Applications are available by calling 301-559-6710 or visit www.gepetersschool.org and download an application packet. Summer Office Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Closed on Friday.

Adventurers / Little Lambs -  Our first regular meeting will be September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. here at Emmanuel. All interested parents/guardians of children ages 4-9 are invited to attend and enroll their children as members of our club. You may download a club registration form at http://emmanueladventist.org/article.php?id=84. The Lord has blessed us and our club is growing. We need volunteers to assist at meetings, events and to serve as instructors. FMI contact Stirling Philips at stphillips77@gmail.com

Care for the Caregivers – We meet next on Sunday, September 12, from 9:45 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall. Special speaker to be announced. FMI, contact Betsy Johnson, Parish Nurse

Cruise Party!!  Your Health Ministries Team is inviting the entire church and community to our "Cruising For A Better Life" cruise party on Sunday, Sept 12, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. We are partnering with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Travel-4-Less to convert our fellowship hall to our Caribbean Cruise atmosphere. Come and experience what it will be like on the actual cruise - January 23-28, 2011. Our destinations are Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel Mexico. By the way, don't forget to wear a colorful outfit to the party! For more info contact Dr. CeCe at cle5313@aol.com

Family Life Announcements – (a) Family Life Weekend will be September 17 & 18 here at Emmanuel-Brinklow. Be prepared to enjoy a spirit-filled weekend of fellowship and fun, learning about God's good gifts.

Visitation Ministry - All ages are encouraged to participate in the visitation ministry at our new location in upper Montgomery County!! Bring words of encouragement, your vocal or instrumental talents to the residents of Alpine Assisted Living – 28408 Honeysuckle Drive in Damascus, MD. What an opportunity to be a sermon in shoes. Our next visitation date is Sunday, September 19 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. FMI, contact Beryl McWilliams, 301-762-3657.

Annual Evangelism Health Screening - On October 9 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in EBC's lobby, we will host our annual health screening. Everyone will have an opportunity to participate in health evangelism by inviting a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member to attend. On this day both guests as well as members may have their spiritual and physical needs met simultaneously. We will be screening for high blood pressure, bone density, PSA, cholesterol, BMI/body fat, diabetes, depression, spiritual assessment and alcohol awareness. Flu shots will also be available by special arrangement. FMI, contact our Parish/Faith Community Nurse at 301-672-9257 or bajohnson82@yahoo.com. Your Parish Nurses: Betsy Johnson, Kathy Coleman, and Doris Thomas

Unsung: A Tribute - On October 9 at 7:00 p.m., come enjoy "Unsung: A Tribute to Brother Frederick Thomas," his life & his music. Come out and be blessed!

Bible Bowl 2010 – Congratulations to the Young Adult and Adult bible bowl teams who participated in the competition in June and won first and second place consecutively. Our teams will represent Allegheny East Conference at the Nationals level for the first time ever on October 28-31 in Toronto, Canada. They solicit your prayers, encouragement and support.

Women's Ministries' Book Club – Our next book club meeting has been postponed until September. We will discuss Created to Be God’s Friend: How God Shapes Those He Loves by Henry Blackaby. If you have any problems finding the book, contact Shelley Nurse at snurse@gmail.com. FMI and location, see Vanessa Hooks or Lynette Yancey.

2HB Presents 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament - on Monday, September 13, at Lake Presidential in Upper Marlboro, MD. Shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds of the outing will be donated to George E. Peters Adventist School and Pine Forge Academy. Learn more at 2hbgolf.com.

Plus-15 Class Schedule - If you missed the previous Plus-15 classes [15 days to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol], you can register to attend in the future. This year's Plus 15 schedule is October 25 through November 14 (registration deposit is due by October 15). FMI, contact our Parish/Faith Community Nurse at bajohnson82@yahoo.com

Family Life Announcements – Family Life Weekend will be September 17 & 18 here at Emmanuel-Brinklow. Be prepared to enjoy a spirit-filled weekend of fellowship and fun, learning about God's good gifts.

Ladies of Brinklow – September 18 is the deadline to register for the 2010 Washington Metro Area WM one-day retreat. We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary with Chaplin Dilys Brooks as our guest speaker. Information can be obtained at the Welcome center or see Kathy Coleman or at www.chosen vessels.org Also, Women's Day at Emmanuel Brinklow will be on September 25. Our guest speaker will be Heather Dawn Small, the newly re-elected Women’s Ministries Director for the General Conference. Our theme is "This Is Your Season". The colors are shades of purple and ivory. Listen for more details.

Women's Ministries Retreat - Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministries invites you to join us on Sabbath, November 6 at the Hyatt Chesapeake Resort in Cambridge, MD for our 10th Biennial Retreat. Our theme this year is “Pray, Praise, Persevere... Any How.” Pastor Dilys Brooks, Associate Campus Chaplain, Loma Linda University will be our keynote speaker. Transportation is available for the day. See your Women’s Ministries Leader for more information, or visit our website at www.chosen-vessels.org.

Visit Havilah Village Children's Home - Have you traveled to Tanzania with Global Vessels in the past? If you didn't make the last trip, you can "visit" the Children's Home at this link: http://havilahvillage.blogspot.com/.

Do You Have a Prayer Request? - Submit your request at Brinklow's website. Just click "Submit a Prayer Request" under the "New to EBC" drop-down tab. Or, click this link. www.emmanueladventist.org/prayer.php

You Are Invited - AEC Literature Evangelists and our regional conferences invite you to join the foot soldiers of the gospel in the Family Health Education Services (FHES) Year-End Retreat and Banquet, December 27-January 2, 2011 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando FL. FMI, contact Doris DeGuzman at 1-800-830-0224, ext. 263 or ddeguzman@myalleghenyeast.com [with subject line: FHES Year End]

Do You Have a Testimony? - If you would like to share a personal testimony during either the 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. worship service about how the Lord has blessed you financially or through your time, talent, and faithful tithing, let us know. Please contact Joyce Harris, Stewardship Ministry member, at 301-204-5805. You may also contact her at joycemharris@aol.com.

Start Your Day Right - If you are not already receiving "The Breakfast Club" devotional written by Pastor Gary Wimbish but would like to, you can subscribe in one of two ways: (1) Subscribe to "The Breakfast Club" list and you will receive the devotional by email. Or, (2) Go to http://www.emmanueladventist.org/blog/ and subscribe to "Pastor Gary's Blog." Start each day with inspiring food that will "nourish" your soul.