Members of the Greater Ebenezer M.B. Church will honor the Rev. Dr. Solomon and First Lady Isabell Drake during a retirement gala on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, 5855 W. Century Blvd., in Los Angeles. All tickets purchased in advance are still valid. The parking rates are $12 for self-parking and $20 for valet parking.
The members of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will salute Pastor Solomon and First Lady Isabell Drake on Sunday, September 27, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The 33rd Love and Appreciation Services will acknowledge the spiritual leadership and contributions of the Drakes to the ministry and the Los Angeles community. During Dr. Drake’s tenure, Greater Ebenezer has experienced continuous growth, as well as expanded the edifice, purchased additional properties, opened a pre-school, and established a state-of-the-art library. In addition, the portion of South Denker Avenue was designated as ‘Pastor Drake Square’ by the City of Los Angeles.