The Historic Ebenezer A.M.E. Church

Church Schedule for the Week

SUNDAY – MARCH 29, 2009

► Reverend Byron C. Moore, preaching the 7:30 a.m. and

10:30 a.m. worship services.

► The Commission on Family Life sponsoring Health Sunday

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Beverly Thomas Social Hall

Monday, March 30, 2009

Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

Church closes at 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Excelsior Choir Rehearsal – 6:00 p.m.

Church closes at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Lenten Service – 12:00 noon – Rev. Gwen Davis

Pastor’s Evening Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

Contemporary Gospel Choir – 6:00 p.m.

Church closes at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Youth Bible Study – 5:00 p.m.

Youth Choir Rehearsal – 6:00 p.m.

Church closes at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Church closes at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Communion Teams -

Every Member Call Bible Study – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Dance Ministry – 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Month Prayer Luncheon – 3:00 p.m.

Announcements

Anyone (MEN) interested in volunteering for the Ebenezer Security Team. Please contact Ishman Davis, 248-968-5715. Volunteers are needed to provide security at the Church.

Pastor Byron C. Moore

The next YOUNG ADULT meeting will be immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service on

Sunday, April 19, 2009. Please plan to attend.

PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY

All are invited and encouraged to attend Pastor Moore's Bible Study.

Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

in the Training Room.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

You may pick up your scholarship application package

for an Ebenezer A.M.E. Scholarship in the Assembly Room.

Deadline for Scholarships – Sunday, June 14, 2009

All Kindergarten, Fifth grade students, Middle school and College graduates, please register with Christine Davis or Jerry Givan.

THE DETROIT BRANCH NAACP

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE

54th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner Celebrating the Centennial of the NAACP

Sunday, May 3, 2009 at FIVE O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING

COBO CONFERENCE CENTER

DINNER SERVED FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:30 P.M.

THEME: "FACING THE RISING SUN OF OUR NEW DAY BEGUN"

TICKETS ARE: $150.00 per Person

$1,500.00 Per Table (10 seats) Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted

Contact Person: Myrlen R. Washington 313.259.7559 or cell 313.378.6143

SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED

Summer Fun Day

Each Friday, from June 26, 2009 through August 4, 2009 there will be games, arts & crafts, youth development workshops, field trips and much, much more. To partner with the Ebenezer Family Resource Center on this project, or for more information, contact Sis. Edna Walker at (313) 622-4873.

The Chancel Choir

will present

"The Seven Last Words of Christ"

a sacred Cantata by Theodore Dubois

Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

Soloists

Soprano - Deborah Webb

Tenor - George Shirley

Baritone – Charles Smith

Narrator - Rev. Byron C. Moore

Deborah Webb, President - Chancel Choir

John Massenburg, Minister of Music

Men of Ebenezer

The Men¡¯s Sunday School Class invites all men to attend Sunday School every Sunday between the 7:30 am and 10:30 am services. Come study the Word of God and learn about becoming a new Man in Christ. We are just starting a new book, so this is a great time to join our fellowship for the New Year.

Come join us in the training room,

bring your bible and your breakfast. Come taste and see that the Lord is good.

WOMEN¡¯S MINISTRY IS HERE

Expressions of Gratitude

To Pastor Byron C. Moore and my entire Ebenezer Church family. I wish to acknowledge with much appreciation and heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of kindness shown during the time of bereavement for my husband and niece. Words can never express my gratitude for every phone call, card, prayers, and thoughts. Special thanks to my Class Leader Louistine Larry, Rev. Amelia Dortch, Mrs. Juanita Billingslea, and Ms. Kathryn Stevens. My God always give you all the joy, the comfort and the love you give so generously to others. Many thanks to all. Gloria Hall K. Stanton

I want to thank the Ebenezer Church Family for the beautiful poinsettia that was sent to me during the holiday season. Keep up the good work. May God continue to bless each of you. Mrs. Lennis E. Balthrop

HERRON TAX SERVICE is available to prepare your 2008

tax returns with Home Heating Credit and Child Care Credit

considered. FREE tax preparatin for Senior Citizens, who

are members of Ebenezer. Don¡¯t wait until April to get your

taxes prepared, call NOW ¨C Barbara Herron (313) 272-5996

MEMBERS PLEASE PICK UP YOUR 2009 GIVING ENVELOPES

When completing your envelope it is important that you:

¡ñ Put your name and address on the envelope.

¡ñ Circle or underline Titles or General Offering.

¡ñ Make sure the amount of your offering matches what is in the envelope.

¡ñ Continue to pay monthly Conference Claims assessment of $10.00.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

¡°Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.¡±

Psalm 150:6

Do you play a musical instrument? Well, our church's musical ministry is looking for YOU! This is an effort to find out what instrumentalists might be among us. If you play wind, string, percussion, brass, or other instruments, please share this information with us on the form below:

Music Ministry

Name

Instrument(s)

Contact Telephone ( )

John Massenburg, Minister of Music