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Greater Ebenezer Holds 2017 Annual Convocation

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 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

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After 46 years, Washington still embraces ministerial calling

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)January 27, 2016

When it comes to working in the ministry, the Rev. Dr. Sylvester Washington approaches each day with enthusiasm. In his opinion, there is no greater joy than serving God and His people. Washington, who just completed his 46th year as a pastor, serves as the spiritual leader of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a congregation in South Los Angeles. The road to his current assignment was not one that he sought, but over the years, has been quite rewarding. “I’m still excited about the pastorate and about the ministry. I was not looking to be a pastor, but it has certainly

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Pleasant Hill starts Evangelism Classes

August 20, 2015

A range of Christian Education classes highlight the fall curriculum at the School of Evangelism sponsored by Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The popular ‘Survival Kit for the 21st Century’ is among the certificated courses available to students. The classes take place every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., from September 8 through November 10, on the church campus located at 2009 West Martin Luther King Boulevard in Los Angeles. “Our fall session will elevate students to a higher level of discipleship and personal commitment to Christ,” said Dr. Sylvester Washington, executive director and host pastor. “Also, our certificated curriculum features an