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YOUTH CHURCH TODAY — Join us for youth church TODAY. This is a service you do not want to miss! See you there.
CHURCH MATTERS IS ONLINE NOW — The May edition of Church Matters is now available at www.emmanueladventist.org/. Scroll down the page until you see “Church Matters” and click on “May 2012”. Copies will be available at the welcome center next week.
REFLECTION DRAMA MINISTRY — Introducing Brinklow's new drama ministry! Please join us for our introductory meeting, in the overflow room TODAY, immediately following 2nd service. If you are not able to attend, but have an interest in joining the group, email your contact information to reflectiondramaministry@gmail.com.
BRINKLOW... YOU KNOW — Come on out tonight to support our Pony basketball team in their playoff game against Dupont Park at 8:30 p.m. at the Metro Church Gym. Don’t forget to wear red!!!
BRINKLOW T-SHIRTS — Do you have a Brinklow T-Shirt? If not, the time has come to get one! Check out the Family Life table in the lobby FMI.
EFFECTIVE EXERCISE CLASS — Exercise classes, sponsored by our Parish Nurses Team, meet on Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; and on Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Our instructor is Michael Acham, Certified Personal Trainer. FMI, contact Betsy Johnson, Parish Nurse, at 301-672-9257.
WANT TO KNOW YOUR SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON IN DETAIL? Get it first-hand every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. Our special conference call number is: 1-661-673-8600. Participant Access Code is: 1092788#. Call in and discuss the highlights of the upcoming SS Lesson! ALL CHURCH MEMBERS who wish an in-depth look at your SS Lesson are invited to call in and participate! Please be sure to identify yourself when you call in! You can call in and just listen, if you’d like.
POWER UP!!! — Every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All are invited to participate in Brinklow’s “Powerline”, a 30 minute praise, prayer, & principle session. The dial in number is: 712-432-3066. Participant Access Code: 228342.
SEASONED CITIZENS MID-DAY PRAYER MEETING will take place this Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Come enjoy a good meal and a word from the Lord.
YOUTH PRAYER MEETING — ALL Youth are invited to come out every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. for their very own Youth Prayer Meeting.
MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE — Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel sanctuary, as we study Ellen G. White’s, Ministry of Healing. You will not want to miss these studies of important truths as we continue to prepare for our Savior's soon return.
TRIP TO SIGHT AND SOUND TO SEE JONAH – June 12: All at Brinklow are invited to travel to Sight and Sound to see the astonishing dramatic presentation of Jonah on Tuesday, June 12. The price includes entry to the production, bus transportation, and a wonderful meal. $91 for adults, $80 for 13 to 18, and $70 for 3-12, with the funds due by May 20. The trip is being sponsored by the Metro church and co-sponsored by Brinklow’s Young at Heart. It is a wonderful show. The S&S website is http://www.sight-sound.com/WebSiteSS/home.do. Call Mrs. Geri Cabbagestalk, 410.964.2286 right away.
THE MESSAGE MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN has begun and will end next Sunday, May 13th. Please see Stewart Hill for order forms.
CELEBRATING MOTHERHOOD — All are invited on May 12th , as we celebrate and honor mothers as God’s gift to humanity. Where would we be without mothers? Biological, surrogate, adopted, or selected. We value and appreciate all that they do. We invite you and your family to join us for this special program as we salute motherhood, beginning with a special breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Hope to see you here!
CALLING ALL EBC WOMEN — The Women's Ministries Department is sponsoring a Tea on Sunday, May 20th from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of Brinklow are encouraged to attend and to invite family and friends. This special event is promised to be exciting for all. Please reserve your seat by next Sabbath, May 12th. For reservations, tickets, and other information stop by the Women’s Ministries table in the lobby after service or contact one of the following committee members: Jackie Praylo-Johnson, Gerri Davis, Debby Dudley, Elle Westney or Charlene Williams. If you would like to host a table, please contact Jackie Praylo-Johnson at jdpj50@hotmail.com or 443-756-1230.
2012 VBS PRESENTS SKY! EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD — VBS will take place July 17th - July 21st, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed (Crew Leaders, Station Leaders, Decorators, etc). FMI, please contact Nadia Kennedy or Charlene Williams at vbs@emmanueladventist.org.
DON’T FORGET...
PARDON OUR PROGRESS — For safety reasons, please refrain from going onto the East Campus until further notice. Those seeking to utilize the property should obtain permission from the Facilities Manager, Frazier Mathis, or Chief Administrative Officer, Sandy Crank. Thanks so much for your cooperation, compliance, and patience as we work to keep our members safe.
ATTENTION ALL BRINKLOW SENIORS 55+ AND THOSE WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES — Our YOUTH want to help you and your neighbors! Do you need help around the house or in your yard? Well fret no more! Your Brinklow Youth are ready to assist with simple household and yard chores. FMI, contact Terrell Glover at 443-878-8430 or terrellglover@hotmail.com. Remember: Helping Others Through Service is a powerful way to witness - So tell a friend.
NOT RAISED SDA? Personal Ministries is seeking individuals that will testify of how God brought you into the SDA faith. Your testimony could be public or private. Please contact Stewart Hill at hill.stewart@gmail.com or 301-741-2920.
PERSONAL MINISTRIES is looking for volunteers to serve on our team. Excellent organizational skills are needed to implement various ministry initiatives. Please contact Stewart Hill at 301-741-2920 or hill.stewart@gmail.com.
G. E. PETERS ALUMNI WEEKEND will take place on May 11th and 12th. All GEP alumni who are interested in helping to plan this exciting event, please contact Monique Harper at moniqueharper3@yahoo.com.
SUPPORT TA — Join the Parent Association of Takoma Academy (PATA) as they host, TA Christian Café, on May 12th, at 6 p.m. Special performances include: the TA Chorale and Steel Band, Rob Mercer, Carmen Calhoun, Rob Maletick, spoken word artist Charity, and the Sounds 4 the Soul House Band featuring Reginald Reid. This is a fundraiser you do not want to miss! FMI and tickets go to www.pata.ticketleap.com/tachristiancafe/, email: patapresident@ta.edu, or contact the TA office at 301-434-4700.
NOW ENROLLING!!! Looking for the best school with the best students? GEP is now enrolling students for the 2012-2013 school year for grades K - 8th Grade and for the Development Center (ages 3-4). To schedule a tour and receive an application packet, contact the school office at 301-559-6710.
G. E. PETERS SEMIANNUAL CONSTITUENCY MEETING will take place, Sunday, May 20th, 10:00 a.m., at the school. The following reports are currently on the agenda: School Board Chair’s Report, Principal’s Report, Finance Committee Report, and Subcommittee Reports. ALL are invited to attend.
AEC COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT in collaboration with the North American Division, presents, the “Adventist Community Services Empowerment Weekend”, which will take place June 1st - 3rd, at the AEC Conference Center. To register and FMI visit: www.visitaec.org.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MINISTRY — Join Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministry for our 11th biennial retreat, October 26th - 28th, at the Hyatt Resort in Cambridge, MD. Anointed speakers, community projects, and this year’s special highlight; The Red Dress Ball featuring actress, singer, and activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Space is limited so register NOW! FMI and to register visit our website: www.chosen-vessels.org.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION will host a dinner show at 8:30 p.m.,. on Saturday, April 28th, in the Activity Center Banquet Hall at Metropolitan Church. This show will feature: singer Jamila Silvera, fashion designs by Beverly Passard, MC Earl McLaren, and elegant dining with Catering by Donia. FMI and tickets, call 240-565-5401 or visit www.uscalumnidc.org .
CELEBRATING ALL MOTHERS — Come enjoy an inspiring pre- Mother's Day Garden Brunch on May 6th at 11 a.m. at Spencerville Fellowship Hall. The theme is “If the shoe fits”. For further details and ticket information call the church office: 301-384-2920 by May 1st.
SPRING BANQUET — Join Glenridge SDA, Church on May 27th at the La Fontaine Bleu at 4 p.m., for an evening of fellowship with family, friends, loved ones, and area members. Come have food and fun and praise the Lord! FMI and tickets contact Natalie Williams at 301-377-8614.
FIRST CHURCH invites you to join them for their annual baccalaureate ceremony on June 16th. If you are interested in participating, please contact Latoya Strickland by May 15th at nakiella@yahoo.com.
LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY AND SLEEP QUALITY? If so, you may qualify for a research study going on at George Mason University. The research study is called “MEMORIES" and the purpose of the study is to determine the effect of treating sleep apnea which may preserve memory function. This trial is actively recruiting adults age 55-89 to participate. FMI contact the MEMORIES Research Coordinator at 703-993-5357 or csegawa@gmu.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5, 2012
TODAY
YOUTH CHURCH TODAY — Join us for youth church TODAY. This is a service you do not want to miss! See you there.
CHURCH MATTERS IS ONLINE NOW — The May edition of Church Matters is now available at www.emmanueladventist.org/. Scroll down the page until you see “Church Matters” and click on “May 2012”. Copies will be available at the welcome center next week.
REFLECTION DRAMA MINISTRY — Introducing Brinklow's new drama ministry! Please join us for our introductory meeting, in the overflow room TODAY, immediately following 2nd service. If you are not able to attend, but have an interest in joining the group, email your contact information to reflectiondramaministry@gmail.com.
BRINKLOW... YOU KNOW — Come on out tonight to support our Pony basketball team in their playoff game against Dupont Park at 8:30 p.m. at the Metro Church Gym. Don’t forget to wear red!!!
BRINKLOW T-SHIRTS — Do you have a Brinklow T-Shirt? If not, the time has come to get one! Check out the Family Life table in the lobby FMI.
TOMORROW
EFFECTIVE EXERCISE CLASS — Exercise classes, sponsored by our Parish Nurses Team, meet on Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; and on Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Our instructor is Michael Acham, Certified Personal Trainer. FMI, contact Betsy Johnson, Parish Nurse, at 301-672-9257.
WANT TO KNOW YOUR SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON IN DETAIL? Get it first-hand every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. Our special conference call number is: 1-661-673-8600. Participant Access Code is: 1092788#. Call in and discuss the highlights of the upcoming SS Lesson! ALL CHURCH MEMBERS who wish an in-depth look at your SS Lesson are invited to call in and participate! Please be sure to identify yourself when you call in! You can call in and just listen, if you’d like.
MAY 4th –May 12th
POWER UP!!! — Every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All are invited to participate in Brinklow’s “Powerline”, a 30 minute praise, prayer, & principle session. The dial in number is: 712-432-3066. Participant Access Code: 228342.
SEASONED CITIZENS MID-DAY PRAYER MEETING will take place this Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Come enjoy a good meal and a word from the Lord.
YOUTH PRAYER MEETING — ALL Youth are invited to come out every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. for their very own Youth Prayer Meeting.
MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE — Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Wills Chapel sanctuary, as we study Ellen G. White’s, Ministry of Healing. You will not want to miss these studies of important truths as we continue to prepare for our Savior's soon return.
LOOKING FORWARD
TRIP TO SIGHT AND SOUND TO SEE JONAH – June 12: All at Brinklow are invited to travel to Sight and Sound to see the astonishing dramatic presentation of Jonah on Tuesday, June 12. The price includes entry to the production, bus transportation, and a wonderful meal. $91 for adults, $80 for 13 to 18, and $70 for 3-12, with the funds due by May 20. The trip is being sponsored by the Metro church and co-sponsored by Brinklow’s Young at Heart. It is a wonderful show. The S&S website is http://www.sight-sound.com/WebSiteSS/home.do. Call Mrs. Geri Cabbagestalk, 410.964.2286 right away.
THE MESSAGE MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN has begun and will end next Sunday, May 13th. Please see Stewart Hill for order forms.
CELEBRATING MOTHERHOOD — All are invited on May 12th , as we celebrate and honor mothers as God’s gift to humanity. Where would we be without mothers? Biological, surrogate, adopted, or selected. We value and appreciate all that they do. We invite you and your family to join us for this special program as we salute motherhood, beginning with a special breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Hope to see you here!
CALLING ALL EBC WOMEN — The Women's Ministries Department is sponsoring a Tea on Sunday, May 20th from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of Brinklow are encouraged to attend and to invite family and friends. This special event is promised to be exciting for all. Please reserve your seat by next Sabbath, May 12th. For reservations, tickets, and other information stop by the Women’s Ministries table in the lobby after service or contact one of the following committee members: Jackie Praylo-Johnson, Gerri Davis, Debby Dudley, Elle Westney or Charlene Williams. If you would like to host a table, please contact Jackie Praylo-Johnson at jdpj50@hotmail.com or 443-756-1230.
2012 VBS PRESENTS SKY! EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD — VBS will take place July 17th - July 21st, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed (Crew Leaders, Station Leaders, Decorators, etc). FMI, please contact Nadia Kennedy or Charlene Williams at vbs@emmanueladventist.org.
DON’T FORGET...
PARDON OUR PROGRESS — For safety reasons, please refrain from going onto the East Campus until further notice. Those seeking to utilize the property should obtain permission from the Facilities Manager, Frazier Mathis, or Chief Administrative Officer, Sandy Crank. Thanks so much for your cooperation, compliance, and patience as we work to keep our members safe.
ATTENTION ALL BRINKLOW SENIORS 55+ AND THOSE WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES — Our YOUTH want to help you and your neighbors! Do you need help around the house or in your yard? Well fret no more! Your Brinklow Youth are ready to assist with simple household and yard chores. FMI, contact Terrell Glover at 443-878-8430 or terrellglover@hotmail.com. Remember: Helping Others Through Service is a powerful way to witness - So tell a friend.
WE NEED YOU!!!
NOT RAISED SDA? Personal Ministries is seeking individuals that will testify of how God brought you into the SDA faith. Your testimony could be public or private. Please contact Stewart Hill at hill.stewart@gmail.com or 301-741-2920.
PERSONAL MINISTRIES is looking for volunteers to serve on our team. Excellent organizational skills are needed to implement various ministry initiatives. Please contact Stewart Hill at 301-741-2920 or hill.stewart@gmail.com.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS
G. E. PETERS ALUMNI WEEKEND will take place on May 11th and 12th. All GEP alumni who are interested in helping to plan this exciting event, please contact Monique Harper at moniqueharper3@yahoo.com.
SUPPORT TA — Join the Parent Association of Takoma Academy (PATA) as they host, TA Christian Café, on May 12th, at 6 p.m. Special performances include: the TA Chorale and Steel Band, Rob Mercer, Carmen Calhoun, Rob Maletick, spoken word artist Charity, and the Sounds 4 the Soul House Band featuring Reginald Reid. This is a fundraiser you do not want to miss! FMI and tickets go to www.pata.ticketleap.com/tachristiancafe/, email: patapresident@ta.edu, or contact the TA office at 301-434-4700.
NOW ENROLLING!!! Looking for the best school with the best students? GEP is now enrolling students for the 2012-2013 school year for grades K - 8th Grade and for the Development Center (ages 3-4). To schedule a tour and receive an application packet, contact the school office at 301-559-6710.
G. E. PETERS SEMIANNUAL CONSTITUENCY MEETING will take place, Sunday, May 20th, 10:00 a.m., at the school. The following reports are currently on the agenda: School Board Chair’s Report, Principal’s Report, Finance Committee Report, and Subcommittee Reports. ALL are invited to attend.
UPCOMING AEC EVENTS
AEC COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT in collaboration with the North American Division, presents, the “Adventist Community Services Empowerment Weekend”, which will take place June 1st - 3rd, at the AEC Conference Center. To register and FMI visit: www.visitaec.org.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MINISTRY — Join Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministry for our 11th biennial retreat, October 26th - 28th, at the Hyatt Resort in Cambridge, MD. Anointed speakers, community projects, and this year’s special highlight; The Red Dress Ball featuring actress, singer, and activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Space is limited so register NOW! FMI and to register visit our website: www.chosen-vessels.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION will host a dinner show at 8:30 p.m.,. on Saturday, April 28th, in the Activity Center Banquet Hall at Metropolitan Church. This show will feature: singer Jamila Silvera, fashion designs by Beverly Passard, MC Earl McLaren, and elegant dining with Catering by Donia. FMI and tickets, call 240-565-5401 or visit www.uscalumnidc.org .
CELEBRATING ALL MOTHERS — Come enjoy an inspiring pre- Mother's Day Garden Brunch on May 6th at 11 a.m. at Spencerville Fellowship Hall. The theme is “If the shoe fits”. For further details and ticket information call the church office: 301-384-2920 by May 1st.
SPRING BANQUET — Join Glenridge SDA, Church on May 27th at the La Fontaine Bleu at 4 p.m., for an evening of fellowship with family, friends, loved ones, and area members. Come have food and fun and praise the Lord! FMI and tickets contact Natalie Williams at 301-377-8614.
FIRST CHURCH invites you to join them for their annual baccalaureate ceremony on June 16th. If you are interested in participating, please contact Latoya Strickland by May 15th at nakiella@yahoo.com.
LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY AND SLEEP QUALITY? If so, you may qualify for a research study going on at George Mason University. The research study is called “MEMORIES" and the purpose of the study is to determine the effect of treating sleep apnea which may preserve memory function. This trial is actively recruiting adults age 55-89 to participate. FMI contact the MEMORIES Research Coordinator at 703-993-5357 or csegawa@gmu.edu.