By HIS StripesThey Are Healed—Isaiah 53:5

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For the Week of May 5, 2013Earnestine WhiteCharles BrownDonald BridgettTina MyrickMarshall MooreSam BrownWilliam TurnerAnnette CopelandRichard WilliamsonAnthony E. BrooksKathy DeanNatalie BusseyGloria JacksonJames JohnsonStuart BroomeGwen L. MorrisMarvin Byrd

Phillip GreenAnnie TurnerShelia BruceDarrell HarawayMorris HarleyNatalia SimmsAlice McPhersonLucy ColemanCarol RoseLinda RiversLinda DixonJesse CopelandSylvia FrenchWilmarie McKoyMadeline D. Pickett Tanya WrightPeggy Whitley

Bettie Williams, Bradford Oaks Nursing & Rehab Ctr., MDGracie Ruffin, Manor Care Rehab. Ctr., VA

Edward Miller, Woodmore House Asst. Living, MDEssie Lynch, Ft. Wash. Health & Rehab Ctr., MDConstance Harris, Manor Care Rehab Ctr., VA

Solomon Toney, Lake Point Sr. Care & Rehab Ctr., MIVeronica Young, Ft. Wash. Health & Rehab Ctr., MDAlbertha Smith, Bradford Oaks Nursing Home, MD

Kanika Wilson, Integrated Health Svc, VAMaureen Gramby, Heartland Health Care Ctr., MD

Rosa Williams, Armed Forces Retirement Home, DCOdie Williams, Hillhaven Asst. Living, MD

Faye Dent, Clinton Nursing & Rehab. Center, MDCarolyn Ceasar, Washington Hospital Center, MD

Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:45 am Worship Service & Children’s Sunday School9:00 am Adult Sunday School11:15 am Worship Service Monday, May 6, 20139am-5pm Church Closed6:00 pm Tutorial Ministry7:00 pm Adult Choir7:00 pm King’s Men Choir7:00 pm Liturgical Dance Ministry7:00 pm Youth Mass Choir8:00 pm Rejoice Choir

Tuesday, May 7, 20134:00 pm Before and After School6:00 pm Tutorial Ministry7:00 pm Healing Ministry7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal7:00 pm Judah Gathering7:00 pm Liturgical Dance Ministry7:00 pm Praise Team7:00 pm STOMP7:00 pm Trustee Board Mtg.7:30 pm Employment Ministry

Wednesday, May 8, 201310:00 pm Jewels Monthly Board Mtg.12:00 pm Jewels Bible Study7:00 pm Beyond the Walls7:30 pm Bible Study

Thursday, May 9, 20137:00 pm McDonald’s 2013 Celebration Gospel Tour

Friday, May 10, 20136:30 pm Beyond the Walls Ministry6:30 pm Boy Scouts Meeting7:00 pm Mime Ministry7:00 pm Liturgical Dance Ministry7:00 pm BALM Ministry Mtg.7:00 pm Girl Scouts Meeting7:30 pm Children’s Bible Study

Saturday, May 11, 20137:00 am Liturgical Dance Min.7:00 am DOA Intercessory Prayer Mtg.8:00 am Youth Liturgical Dance Min.9:00 am Homeless Mobile Van Min.9:30 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Jewels Monthly Meeting10:00 am New Members Class10:30 am Girl Scouts Troop 1425

Communion Sunday, May 5, 2013

D. Irene Wofford-McMillianNathaniel & Edith PowellDominic Taylor & Family

Psalm 77:14 Psalm 136:4 Acts 2:14-47

LEADERSHIP MEETING: The next church-wide leadership meeting is tomorrow Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. All church leaders are asked to attend.

2013 SCHOLARSHIPS: The following scholarship applications are available in the Admin Office for 2013 high school graduates and returning college students planning to further their education in the fall of 2013: The Lay Organization’s (layorganization@ebenezerame.org) Kitrell-Allen-Adams, and Davis/McKinney scholarships; the Washington Conference Lay Organization Bernice Mungen Technical scholarship; and the Harry L. Jackson Memorial scholarship, sponsored by the King’s Men Choir, for African-American males between the ages of 16-24.

JEWELS MINISTRY: Applications are being accepted for the Jewels Ministry scholarships. The Jewels are sponsoring two scholarships for adult members who will be enrolled in a college or training school to further their educational opportunities in the fall of 2013. Call the Admin. Office at 301-248-8833, for details.

TENNIS MINISTRY: The Tennis Ministry has started its annual 8-week tennis session (ages 10-80) Mondays from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Friendly H.S. Cost is $15 for children under 16 and $25 for adults. Stop by the Tennis Ministry booth or email tennis@ebenezerame.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY: All Middle and High School students, make plans today to attend BROKEN 2013 Sunday June 23 - Tuesday, June 25. Cost is $180 and you can start making payments today.

NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS: The next New Members’ class is Sat., May 11 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon and will focus on Christianity and Discipleship.

SHINING STARS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: Don’t forget that Ebenezer’s new Shining Stars Before & After School Program starts August 2013. Cost is only $160 biweekly for Before & After School and $140 biweekly for Afterschool only. There is a $50 registration fee. Email at shiningstars@ebenezerame.org for more information..

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Attention parents/guardians: In order to assure the safety of our children who attend Sunday School, we are asking all parents/guardians to sign their children in each week. God Bless TITHING ENVELOPES: Members, please remember to indicate the amount of money enclosed in your envelopes on the front of the envelope. This will ensure proper recording of tithes and offerings

LOST AND FOUND: Are your missing any items that you may have lost or misplaced in the church? If so, visit the Security Desk between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

F lower DonationsTHANK YOU: The Adams/James family would like to extend our sincerest appreciation for your prayers, and gifts of condolence during our fathers’, Bro. Paleamon L. James, homegoing. It was a blessing to have your support during our time of bereavement. Colleen Adams and James Family

Sunday, May 5, 2013 *Out of respect to God’s House, please DO NOT enter or leave the Sanctuary at these times.

The Organ PreludeThe Processional

7:45 a.m.Kings Men Choir

Min. Byron Cage, Director

11:15 a.m.Chancel Choir

Min. Lee Adams, Director

*The Doxology

*The Call to Worship

The Hymn of Praise*The Invocation

The Choir Response

The Notices & Opportunities to Serve

The Welcome of Visitors

The Choir Selection

The Offering & *The Offertory

*The Responsive Scripture

The Hymn of Preparation

The Sermon

7:45 a.m. Pastor Grainger Browning, Jr.

11:15 a.m.Pastor Grainger Browning, Jr.

*The Invitation to Christian Discipleship

*The Benediction

Monday, May 13 - 7:00 p.m. ∞ Women’s Retreat Briefing

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14 & 15 - 7:00 p.m. ∞ Women’s Season Revival II

Rev. Dr. Jasmin Sculark

up next

Women’s Season Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. ∞ Monday, May 7 ∞ Tuesday, May 13