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Greater Ebenezer Plans ‘Brothers United Under Divine Direction’

Sentinel News ServiceMay 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

Religion

Porter Focuses on ‘Equipping Saints, Engaging the World’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 18, 2018

Greater Ebenezer M.B. Church pastor makes God the centerpiece of his ministry When the Rev. DeNon Porter became pastor of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (GEMBC) in 2016, his focus was on building upon the ministry’s motto of “Equipping the Saints. Engaging the World. Enjoying the Lord.” And two years later, he remains committed to that goal. His dedication is not surprising considering that he witnessed the church’s success in making that motto a reality during the tenure of his predecessor, the Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, who, as the GEMBC pastor for 34 years, led the membership in expanding

Religion

Greater Ebenezer Celebrates 68th Church Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 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