Worship Service Bulletin
Sun., Sept 17, 2023 - GOSPEL FEAST
- Welcome –Min. Ricky Dillard, Sr. Minister of Church Worship and Administration
- Prayer – Elder Byron Cage, King’s Men Choir Director
- Opening Songs – Ebenezer Music Ministry and Liturgical Dance Ministry
- Ministry in Song- Pastor Vincent Bohanan, The Sounds of Victory Choir Director
- Ministry in Song – Elder Kevin Terry, Predestined Choir Director
- Weekly Announcements – Pastor Jo Ann Browning, Co-Pastor
- Ministry in Song – Pastor Vincent Bohanan
- Scripture –
- Introduction of Guest Preacher – Pastor Grainger Browning, Sr. Pastor
- Sermonic Selection – Elder Kevin Terry & Judah Gathering
- THE WORD – Min. Yolanda Adams
- Salvation Appeal
- Giving of Tithes and Offerings
- Closing Worship Selection – Pastor Vincent Bohanan
- Benediction
- Weekly Announcements
Announcements
Pouring & Sprinkling Baptism Service
Pouring and sprinkling Baptismal Service for children 5 and under will be held next Sunday, Sept 24 immediately following the 9 a.m. worship experience.
Family & Community Day
Our Family & Community Day will be on on Saturday, September 23, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. right here on the grounds of Ebenezer. There will be something for everyone, including food, amusement rides, a classic car show, gaming zone, musical chairs for all ages, line dancing, a 360 photo booth, a ministry fair, a special musical performance from guest saxophonist Brian Lanier and much more. This event is entirely free and open to the entire community.
Men’s Ministry Golf Tournament
The Men’s Ministry invites all golfers (men and women) to join them for an 18-hole two-person team golf tournament on Friday, October 6 at Enterprise Golf Course in Mitchellville, MD. There will be a Men’s Division and a Women’s Division. The cost is $90 per person and includes green fees, golf cart and lunch. Registration has been extended to Sept. 25, 2023. Register HERE. For more information, email golfministry@ebenezerame.org.
Youth September Activities
Youth interested in joining the basketball team: join Ebenezer’s Basketball Ministry for an information session on ZOOM this Tues., Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Interested adult volunteers are also welcome. Register to attend HERE.
Youth interested in the Ebenezer Debate team should join an informational ZOOM session this Tues., Sept 12 at 8 p.m. Interested adult volunteers are also welcome. Register to attend HERE.
Children & Youth, come out for a Self-Defense Workshop with Grandmaster Zeke Sistrunk in Tae Kwon Jitsu on Fri., Sept. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Shining Stars Building. Learn techniques to develop self-awareness, self-confidence, increased strength and flexibility, and more. Please dress comfortably. Parents are welcome to stay and observe. This event is free, but advance registration is required by Thursday Sept 28. Register HERE.
For more information about any Youth event, please contact the Youth Ministry at (301) 635-8413 or EPICYouth@ebenezerame.org.
Christian Business Ministry PGCC Event
Join the Christian Business Ministry for an informative session – “Doing Business with PGCC” – on Mon., Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. here at Ebenezer. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Falecia D. Williams, President of Prince George’s Community College and she will discuss opportunities for businesses to work and partner with the college.
Liturgical Dance Open Season & Youth Dance Workshop
Calling ALL dancers – youth, young adults and adults, ages 8 and up! It’s open season for Ebenezer’s Liturgical Dance Ministry until October 29, 2023. This is an opportunity to join in ministering through liturgical and African dance to the Glory of God! Go to eldm7707.com for more information.
Also Youth! Don’t miss the Liturgical Dance Ministry’s youth dance conference for ages 8 through 15 on Saturday, Sept 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon here at Ebenezer. Come out for interactive dance and technique workshops and more. You do not have to be a member or join the dance ministry to participate. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, go to eldm7707.com, email liturgicaldance@ebenezerame.org, or call 301-265-9029.
Sunday School Returns In-Person
Children & Youth Sunday School will return to in-person here at Ebenezer on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays starting Sept. 10 from 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. AND will be held VIRTUALLY on the 1st and 4th Sundays at 12 noon. Adult Sunday School will continue to be held VIRTUALLY on Sundays at 7:30 a.m.
Pastor Grainger and Pastor Jo Ann Browning’s 40th Pastoral Anniversary
2023 marks our Pastors, Pastor Grainger and Pastor Jo Ann Browning’s 40th Pastoral anniversary. Save the dates…Wednesday, October 4, 11 and Thurs., Oct 19, we’ll have a night of revival with guest preachers; Sunday, October 22 is Sneaker & T-shirt Sunday; Friday, October 27—a night of FUN at the EB with live music, dance, comedy and more and on Sunday, October 29, we’ll have a special worship service at 9 AM. and an anniversary concert and program at 5 P.M. with musical guests. More details will be shared in the coming weeks, so check our website and social media.
Purchase your T-shirt and hoodie for T-shirt and Sneaker Sunday on Oct 22. Shirts can be purchased after worship services or order online. All orders must be made by Sun., Sept 24.
We also welcome sponsorships. Go to ebenezerame.org to learn more about the different sponsorship levels.
Having trouble streaming our worship services? Call (301) 298-8704, or email helpdesk@ebenezerame.org.
To view all of Ebenezer announcements, go to our website at ebenezerame.org.
Visitors
Thank you for worshipping with us today, and we pray the anointing of the Holy Spirit will be with you today and always! We want to stay in contact with you! Please complete our visitor profile form so we can connect with you and keep you informed of ministry activities taking place here at Ebenezer.
Salvation/Join Ebenezer
For salvation, to rededicate your faith, or to join Ebenezer, go to ebenezerame.org/salvation to provide your contact information and a member of our ministerial staff will contact you to pray with you. Or you may come to the altar to pray the prayer of salvation with a member of our ministerial staff during our in-person worship experience.
Online Giving
There are several ways to give to support the ministry of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church:
- Go to ebenezerame.org and click on GIVE. There you will see all the ways you can give, via credit card, text to give or via one of our giving apps.
- Text the word GIVE to 833.702.0241
- Donate through the Givelify or Tithely apps. Search for “Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, MD”
- Or you may mail your donation to Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744.
You may also give your tithes, offerings and love gift in one of the offering baskets during our in-person worship experience.

7707 Allentown Road
Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
Phone: (301) 248-8833
Hotline: (301) 248-9850
Virtual Services Help Desk: (301) 298-8704 or helpdesk@ebenezerame.org
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