Rev. Dr. Sylvester Washington

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

Religion

Greater Ebenezer Plans Church Convocation

Sentinel News ServiceApril 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, April 14 and continues on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in the Greater Ebenezer campus at 5300 Denker Avenue in Los Angeles. The theme is “The Foundation of God Standeth Sure” based on II Timothy 2:19. “This will be an awesome spiritual gathering for all ages, children to senior adults. We welcome the community to come with an open ear to focus and explore what God says is true

Religion

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