Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake

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. ... read more »

Trinity Welcomes Drake on Father’s/Men’s Day

June 14, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Solomon Drake will be the guest preacher at the Father’s/Men’s Day on Sunday June 18, at Trinity Baptist Church, announced Pastor Alvin Tunstill, ... read more »

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, ... read more »

Faith Community Sees Many Memorable Moments in 2016

December 28, 2016

Several memorable activities occurred in Los Angeles’ faith community during 2016. The following lists some of the news reported in the Sentinel Religion section. Notable News February 2 – ... read more »

Greater Ebenezer Salutes Pastor Emeritus Solomon and Mrs. Isabelle Drake

October 6, 2016

Continuing their long tradition, Pastor DeNon Porter and the members of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (GEMBC) held two appreciation services for the Rev. Solomon Drake, ... read more »

Greater Ebenezer’s Annual Revival Starts July 24

July 21, 2016

Spiritual renewal and rejuvenation will highlight the Annual Summer Revival hosted by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker in Los Angeles. The revival kicks-off on Sunday, ... read more »

BMC’s Salute to Drake Attracts Hundreds of Admirers

May 19, 2016

Clergy and laity from throughout Southern California gathered at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on May 9 to salute the long and distinguished ministry of the Rev. ... read more »

Baptist Ministers Conference to Salute Dr. Solomon Drake

May 5, 2016

The Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake will retire from the pastoral ministry in June after decades of preaching, teaching and leading hundreds to Christ. As the spiritual leader of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, ... read more »

Greater Ebenezer Plans Church Convocation

April 7, 2016

Pastors, preachers and teachers from across the city will participate in the Annual Convocation hosted by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. The event opens on Wednesday, ... read more »

Thurmond opens Black Heritage Month at Greater Ebenezer

February 3, 2016

The Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Thurmond will preach at the Black Heritage Month worship service on Sunday, February 14, at 10:45 a.m., at Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, ... read more »

Greater Ebenezer welcomes Pannell

January 27, 2016

Pastor Solomon L. Drake and congregation of the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will have Dr. William E. Pannell as the guest speaker at their 10:45 a.m. ... read more »

Curry headlines Greater Ebenezer’s Annual Revival

July 15, 2015

The Annual Summer Revival starts Sunday, July 26, at the 8 a.m., and 10:30 a.m., worship of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5300 South Denker in Los Angeles. ... read more »