Local Churches Plan Thanksgiving Services
November 18, 2021
Ministries throughout the greater Los Angeles area will sponsor Thanksgiving Day worship on Thursday, November 25.
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Pastor DeNon A. Porter
Homegoing Services Announced for Rev. Dr. Solomon Drake
August 27, 2021
Los Angeles lost a giant in the faith with the passing of the Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, pastor emeritus of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Drake, who died on August 18 at the age of 90, was a spiritual father and mentor to scores of leading ministers. His body will lie in state on Tuesday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Wednesday, September 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the sanctuary of Greater Ebenezer, 5300 Denker Avenue in Los Angeles. The homecoming celebration takes place on September 1, at 11 a.m., at the
Greater Ebenezer Plans ‘Brothers United Under Divine Direction’
May 15, 2019
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church plans its 16th Annual Men’s Conference starting Friday, May 17, through Saturday, May 18, on its campus located at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor DeNon A. Porter, several activities are planned to illustrate the theme, “Brothers United Under Divine Direction” based on Psalm 133:1-3 and Ephesian 4:1-7. “Our conference will open on Friday evening with registration at 6 p.m., followed by praise, prayer and the spoken word. On Saturday, May 18th at 9 a.m., we will participate in Bible study, workshops and exciting theme speakers who will focus on issues and concerns to men
Greater Ebenezer Salutes Pastor and First Lady Porter
August 22, 2018
The members of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will host the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary of the Rev. DeNon and First Lady Michelle Porter on Sunday, August 26, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The celebration services will take place in the church’s edifice at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor: A Man of God Preparing the People of God By Teaching and Preaching the Word of God” based on Ephesians 4:11-12. Brother Edgar and Sister N. Sue Thompson are the co-chairs. The program participants include Brother Jonathan Verner at 8 a.m., Sister
Greater Ebenezer Celebrates 68th Church Anniversary
June 20, 2018
Celebration is in the air at Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church as the ministry gets set to will observe their 68th Church Anniversary. The milestone event is set for Sunday, June 24, at the 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m., worship services. The theme is “A Blessed Church: One Body in Christ, Working together in Faith and Love.” The scripture references are I Corinthians 12:12-18 and I John 4:6-8. “We anticipate a marvelous worship experience and invite the greater Los Angeles community to come and share with us on this momentous occasion,” said Pastor DeNon A. Porter. The 8 a.m. theme
Faith Community to Salute Rev. Gil Fears
April 18, 2018
Faith and community leaders will co-sponsor “We Appreciate and Celebrate – Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Fears.” The salute is set for Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics,” that airs on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., on KPFK 90.7 FM. “Rev. Gil, as he is affectionately known, filled-in immediately for Edna Tatum when she suddenly became ill in 2013. Since her death in 2014, he has given outstanding service to all of Southern California
Greater Ebenezer Holds 2017 Annual Convocation
April 12, 2017
Powerful preaching, teaching and worship headline the 2017 Annual Convocation sponsored by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (GEMBC). The conference opens Wednesday, April 19 and continues through Friday, April 21, at 6 p.m. each night on the GEMBC campus located at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Opened Bible, Lifted Hands” based on Nehemiah 8:5-8. “Godly men and women from Greater Ebenezer as well as other anointed preachers from throughout greater Los Angeles will instruct a range of classes tailored to spiritually empower children, youth and adults as well as enhance various within the church,” said Pastor