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JUNE 18th – June 22nd
LOOKING FORWARD
DON’T FORGET...
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
WE NEED YOU!!!
UPCOMING AEC EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Announcements for the Week of June 16, 2012
SABBATH
2012 VBS PRESENTS SKY! All children ages 3-12 are invited to attend VBS which will take place July 16th - July 21st, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The theme is, “Everything is possible with God”. Please register in the lobby this Sabbath or at the EBC website, www.emmanueladventist.org. FMI, please contact Nadia Kennedy or Charlene Williams at vbs@emmanueladventist.org.
CHURCH MATTERS IS NOW AVAILABLE — Pick up your copy of the June Church Matters. Copies of the April and May issues are available at the welcome center if you didn’t get your copy.
CHURCH MATTERS IS NOW AVAILABLE — Pick up your copy of the June Church Matters. Copies of the April and May issues are available at the welcome center if you didn’t get your copy.
SUNDAY
YOUNG AT HEART CLUB formerly known as 50 Plus will meet this Sundayfrom 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FMI contact Bill Ellis, Alonzo Bethea, or Judy Pollock, Young at Heart Leaders.
EXERCISE CANCELLED — This Sunday’s exercise class is cancelled in honor of Father’s Day. Class will resume on Wednesday 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.
EXERCISE CANCELLED — This Sunday’s exercise class is cancelled in honor of Father’s Day. Class will resume on Wednesday 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.
JUNE 18th – June 22nd
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.
YOUTH & MID-DAY PRAYER MEETING — We will NOT have mid-day prayer meeting or youth prayer meeting in June or July. We look forward to reconvening in August.
MID-WEEK EVENING 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.
YOUTH & MID-DAY PRAYER MEETING — We will NOT have mid-day prayer meeting or youth prayer meeting in June or July. We look forward to reconvening in August.
MID-WEEK EVENING 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
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.
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.
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
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!!!
WANT TO WORK IN A MINISTRY that is rewarding and uplifting? Want to share your faith and be blessed while doing it? Then the lower division Sabbath School is where you need to be!! The Primary Sabbath School class is looking for additional teachers and helpers. Please contact Marlene Roberts-Harper at 301-317-6845 or email at mroberts52@verizon.net.
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.
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
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.
TAKOMA ACADEMY BASKETBALL CAMP — Attention all boys ages 8-16yrs. Don’t forget to sign up for the Purple Eagle Basketball Camp at Takoma Academy, which will take place: June 18-22, 25-28, July 9-13, 16-20, and 23-27. Instruction will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before care starts at 8:00 a.m. and after care will take place until 5:00 p.m. For pricing and other details contact Harvey Powell at: harveypowelljr@hotmail.com.
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY is proud to present the 2nd annual basketball skills clinic featuring WAU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Patrick Crarey and NBA Scout Brian Wright. Patrick and Brian are teaming up for the 2nd year to teach young people about basketball, life skills, and God. The clinic will take place at Washington Adventist University from 7/16- 7/20 for boys and girls ages 6-16. The Clinic will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm. To pre-register go to www.wauathletics.com and fill out the registration form. For more information on the clinic call 301-891-4481 or 301-512-7591.
SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINICS — On June 11th and 25th, July 9th and 23rd and August 13th Dupont Park SDA School will host 5 one-week clinics for kids ages 6-10. Each session will focus on basketball fundamentals and run Mon-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with noon dismissal on Friday. Before and aftercare is available Mon. - Thurs. and t-shirts will be given to all campers. FMI visit the welcome center, contact Michelle (240.988.3366 or mhunt@21stceg.com), or contact Greg: (240.462.1529 or Gregory_hunt@ymail.com).
TAKOMA ACADEMY BASKETBALL CAMP — Attention all boys ages 8-16yrs. Don’t forget to sign up for the Purple Eagle Basketball Camp at Takoma Academy, which will take place: June 18-22, 25-28, July 9-13, 16-20, and 23-27. Instruction will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before care starts at 8:00 a.m. and after care will take place until 5:00 p.m. For pricing and other details contact Harvey Powell at: harveypowelljr@hotmail.com.
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY is proud to present the 2nd annual basketball skills clinic featuring WAU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Patrick Crarey and NBA Scout Brian Wright. Patrick and Brian are teaming up for the 2nd year to teach young people about basketball, life skills, and God. The clinic will take place at Washington Adventist University from 7/16- 7/20 for boys and girls ages 6-16. The Clinic will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm. To pre-register go to www.wauathletics.com and fill out the registration form. For more information on the clinic call 301-891-4481 or 301-512-7591.
SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINICS — On June 11th and 25th, July 9th and 23rd and August 13th Dupont Park SDA School will host 5 one-week clinics for kids ages 6-10. Each session will focus on basketball fundamentals and run Mon-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with noon dismissal on Friday. Before and aftercare is available Mon. - Thurs. and t-shirts will be given to all campers. FMI visit the welcome center, contact Michelle (240.988.3366 or mhunt@21stceg.com), or contact Greg: (240.462.1529 or Gregory_hunt@ymail.com).
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 email: lhewitt@myalleghenyeast.com or phone:610-326-4610, ext. 336 .
AEC TOWN HALL MEETING will take place on July 22nd from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at Metro Church. ALL members are asked to attend.
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 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.
AEC TOWN HALL MEETING will take place on July 22nd from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at Metro Church. ALL members are asked to attend.
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 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
ADVENTIST YELL OUT (AYO) presents "Go Faith Go" at Sligo Church, July 6th & 7th. On Friday, the 6th at 7 p.m., there will be a Selah Concert featuring Karla Rivera Bucklew. On Saturday, the 7th, there will be an all-day workshop, with a scholarship giveaway. FMI, contact Jeff or ShaVonne LaDonis at 202-487-7867. For ticket information go to: www.itickets.com/selah or @www.ayoconnect.com.
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT — Capitol Hill ConNexus Ministry is organizing a Kickball Tournament among area SDA churches. If you are interested in playing on a church team send an email to ConNexusMinistry@yahoo.com with your name, church membership, and phone number. Please reply by July 15th to be considered for a team. Date of tournament to be determined after deadline.
EXCURSION TO LAKE VICTORIA — Travel to the City of Light site and Lake Victoria. Join Dr. Samuel Deshay from August 23-September 11, as he travels on Ethiopia Airlines. All are welcome! FMI call 410-740-8151.
TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY— Do you know a teen between the ages of 15-17? There are several volunteer opportunities at Washington Adventist Hospital. Applications will be accepted through June 8th for summer volunteer placement. FMI contact Paula Gomez, Volunteer Service Coordinator, at 301.891.5444. Applications received after June 8th will be considered for a September start date
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT — Capitol Hill ConNexus Ministry is organizing a Kickball Tournament among area SDA churches. If you are interested in playing on a church team send an email to ConNexusMinistry@yahoo.com with your name, church membership, and phone number. Please reply by July 15th to be considered for a team. Date of tournament to be determined after deadline.
EXCURSION TO LAKE VICTORIA — Travel to the City of Light site and Lake Victoria. Join Dr. Samuel Deshay from August 23-September 11, as he travels on Ethiopia Airlines. All are welcome! FMI call 410-740-8151.
TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY— Do you know a teen between the ages of 15-17? There are several volunteer opportunities at Washington Adventist Hospital. Applications will be accepted through June 8th for summer volunteer placement. FMI contact Paula Gomez, Volunteer Service Coordinator, at 301.891.5444. Applications received after June 8th will be considered for a September start date