SABBATH, JUNE 2nd
G. E. PETERS COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM — All are invited to the G. E. Peters graduation service Sabbath evening at 8 p.m., at the gym. Hope to see you there!
CHURCH MATTERS IS AVAILABLE AT THE
SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd
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
JUNE 4th - JUNE 8th
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 — We will NOT have mid-day prayer meeting in June or July. We look forward to reconvening in August.
YOUTH PRAYER MEETING — We will NOT have Youth Prayer Meeting in June or July. We look forward to reconvening in August. Have a wonderful summer!
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.
G. E. PETERS ALUMNI WEEKEND — Join G.E. Peters as they celebrate 25 years in service, June 8th and 9th beginning on Friday with Vespers at 7:00pm. On Sabbath, come to church, lunch, vespers, and a basketball game. All programs will take place at Metro’s Auditorium. Can’t wait to see you there!!! FMI contact Monique Harper at moniqueharper3@yahoo.com.
LOOKING FORWARD
BRINKLOW FAMILY TUNE-UP — The next Brinklow Family Tune-Up will be on Sabbath afternoon June 9th right here at church. “One is Enough!” presented by Dr. Elizabeth Watson, Associate Professor of Social Work at
2012 VBS PRESENTS SKY! VBS will take place July 16th - July 21st, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is, “Everything is possible with God”. Volunteers are needed (Crew Leaders, Station Leaders, Kitchen Crew, Decorators, etc). FMI, please contact Nadia Kennedy or Charlene Williams at vbs@emmanueladventist.org.
A “FOOD HANDLING CLASS” presented by Health Ministries and Parish Nurse Departments, will feature our own Dr. Joan Hampson. The class is 16 hours to be held on 2 consecutive Sunday sessions of 8 hours each. An exam will be taken during the 2nd session (Those passing the exam will be awarded a 5 year certificate for safe food handling). FMI, including cost, visit the Health Ministries table in the lobby. When signing up please indicate your preference for the 3rd and 4th Sunday of August 2012 or the 1st and 2nd Sunday in September 2012.
READY FOR OUR ANNUAL FAMILY LIFE RETREAT? Brinklow's Family Life Retreat will be held on Sept. 7-9 at Northbay Retreat Center. Don't miss out on all the fun and relaxation we experienced last year. Please see the family life table for registration packets.
DON’T FORGET...
PARDON OUR PROGRESS — For safety reasons, please refrain from going on 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.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A SPECIAL THANKS to Pastor Medley, Pastor Fielder the Pastoral Staff, Derwin Phillip and the Worship Committee, Freddy Facey, Milton Brown and our precious MOB. On behalf of the Mothers and Ladies of EBC, we give heartfelt thanks to each of you for the FABULOUS breakfast you provided for us on Mother’s Day Sabbath. The ambiance, the flowers, the food and the service all made us feel loved and appreciated. The day was wonderful, highlighting our children and your words of love and esteem. Please know that the feelings are mutual, for there are no men on earth like the Men Of Brinklow! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
THANK YOU to all the ladies who supported the Women's Ministries Tea. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping, eating delicious food and listening to beautiful music (Harp, Cello and Vocal). The hostesses did a fabulous job with their table decorations, the Fellowship Hall was truly transformed. Special thanks to Dawna Baker, April McCoy, William Lawrence, Donte Kennedy, Ryan Johnson, Terrell Glover and Aren and Vaughn Westney for helping to make the room transformation possible. For all in attendance that took pictures, please share them with the committee. See you all next year!! The WM Tea Committee
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 SCHOOLSNOW 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
UPCOMING AEC EVENTS
AEC WANTS YOU — AEC is looking for independent gospel artists or groups to share their talent at this year’s campmeeting. FMI please contact LaTasha Hewitt via phone: 610-326-4610, ext. 336 or email: lhewitt@myalleghenyeast.com.
NEED A RIDE TO CAMPMEETING? AEC campmeeting chartered bus trips: Sabbaths, June 30th and July 7th. Departing from Hyattsville. Sponsored by CMI. Discounts for early responders & multiple seats. Reserve & pay by June 10th. Please contact Donald Osborne at 240.350.0192 or CMIconcerts@yahoo.com.
AEC TOWN HALL MEETING will take place on July 22nd from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MINISTRY — Join Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministries for our 11th biennial retreat, October 26th - 28th, at the Hyatt Resort in
COMMUNITY EVENTS
DO YOU KNOW YOUR EDIBLE PLANTS? Discover which wild plants are edible by participating in a one-day class, Sunday, June 10th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at
FIRST
ADVENTIST YELL OUT (AYO) presents "Go Faith Go" at
EXCURSION TO
TEEN VOLUNTEER