B4 The Washington Afro-American, December 5, 2009 - December 11, 2009
Faith In Action
Church Briefs
auction will be held from and decorations, jewelry, SpeakerSchedule. in the Southwest community
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. greeting cards, calendars, are invited to participate in
5. Featured will be a giant baked goods, vendors and Church’s Anniversary this event by being a part of
estate sale with garage sale much more. Fish and chicken Celebrated the choir that is being formed.
Compiled by Herb Quarles music.
prices for toys, clothing, rugs, dinners will be available. The Rev. Roy J. Holbrook, Rehearsals will continue
The celebration will
jewelry, art, kitchenware, Call Sheryl Ellison-Blue at the newly installed pastor at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the
ZBC Men’s Schedule continue at 10: 30 a.m. on
computers, food and more. 301-352-3562 for additional at Delaware Avenue Baptist church. Pastor Rev. Dr. J.
The Mighty Men of Zion Dec. 5 in the A. J. Edwards
Doors open at 8 a.m. information. Church, and the members Michael Little, pastor, is
Men’s Club of Zion Baptist Fellowship Hall. The
and retail sales close at 3 of his congregation invite passionate about community
Church, in celebration of speakers will be Deacons
p.m. The silent auction will HU Chapel Services the community to join them
building and encourages
its 100th anniversary, will Emeritus Robert Owens,
continue until 3:30 p.m. Call The Hon. Elijah E. on Dec. 6 as they celebrate
community participation.
observe Men’s Day with George Boggess and Edward
301-229-0400 or visit online Cummings (D) will be the the 120th anniversary of the
Call 202-448-7417 to
Hightower. They will all
at www.rruuc.org/bazaar for guest speaker at Howard church located at 1301 V St.
reserve a space in the choir
expound on the topic, “Men
additional information. University during the 11 a.m. S.E.
or e-mail Brdenjon3 @aol.
Living a Christian Life.”
worship services on Dec. Holbrook will preach
com. Visit online at www.
The Rev. Dr. John Kinney,
Simpson-Hamline 6 in Howard University’s during the 11:30 a.m. service
friendshipbaptistdc.org to
a native of Wheeling, West
United Methodist Church, Cramton Auditorium, 2455 and the Rev. Maxwell
learn more about Friendship
Va., will be the guest preacher
4501 16th St. N.W. The Sixth St. N.W. The Rev. Dr. Washington, pastor at St.
Baptist Church, its ministries
during the 10:15 a.m. services
Christmas bazaar will be Barnard Richard, Dean of the Matthews Baptist Church
and programs.
on Dec. 6.
held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chapel, will preach on Dec. in Southeast Washington,

He is pastor of
Dec. 5. “If you’re looking 13. will be the guest preacher
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
for something unique at a Congressman Cummings during the 3:30 p.m. service.
The Shiloh Child
in Beaverdam, Va., and has
reasonable price, then come has dedicated his life of Music will be provided by the
Development Center in
served as assistant professor
visit us,” said Elizabeth service to uplifting and church’s combined choirs and
Northwest Washington is
of theology at the Chicago
Sanders, a member of the empowering the people he is dinner will be served between
seeking an experienced
Theological Seminary and
bazaar committee. “There sworn to represent. He began the services.
director familiar with
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an adjunct faculty member at
will be lots of baked goods his career of public service Organized in 1889 in
the District’s licensing
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Randolph Macon College in
and even fresh pecans from in the Maryland House of a dilapidated house with
procedures and regulatory
nullll preach at Zion
Ashland, Va.
Georgia.” Call Saunders at Delegates, where he served 35 members, the church
requirements.
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The Rev. Keith W. Byrd
202-726-8859 for additional for 16 years, and became eventually Call the church
Applicant must have a
Sr., senior pastor at Zion,
information. the first African American in office at 202-678-0218 for
four-year college degree in
a weekend of activities and the Mighty Men of Zion
Maryland history to be named additional information.
early childhood development
beginning with Zion’s Male welcome the community
Peoples Congregational speaker pro tempore.
or related field. The position
Chorus concert at 7 p.m. on to attend their service of
UCC, 4704 13th St. N.W. Broadcasts of sermons A Festival of Fellonullship
requires an energetic person
Dec. 4 at the church located reflection and reconciliation.
A Christmas bazaar will be can be heard the following The members of
with the ability to manage 15
at 4850 Blagden Ave. N.W. Call 202-722-4940 for
held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on Friendship Baptist Church
staff people who are caring
In addition to Zion’s Male additional information.
Dec. 5 and from 9:30 a.m. to WHUR-FM 96.3 radio. are embarking upon a
for 60 students in a nurturing
Chorus, under the direction
11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 The Easter Sunday Chapel neighborhood outreach event
environment. The salary rage
of D. Melvin Green, the Bazaars
p.m. on Dec. 6. The bazaar, service is a live broadcast. for the Christmas season that
is $40,000 - $50,000 per
program will also feature the River Road Unitarian
sponsored by the church’s Call 202-806-7194 or visit will be held at 3 p.m., Dec. 13
year with benefits. Interested
Dukes of Ellington Choir Universalist Congregation,
fellowship committee, will online at chapel.howard.edu/ at the church located at 900
persons should call 202-
under the direction of Samuel 6301 River Road in Bethesda,
feature Christmas gifts Worship/ChapelServices/ Delaware Ave. S.W. Churches
713-7011 for additional
L. Bonds, Zion’s minister of Md. A bazaar and silent
information.
Fathers nullcnullHosts Coat nullrive ZBC Celebrates History
Fathers Rock, an Virginia apartment District of the Metropolitan
organization that honors communities, is holding a Police Department, 6001
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outstanding fathers in coat drive to benefit those Georgia Ave. N.W. Financial
the metropolitan area, in living in local shelters and contributions are also nullronullct
conjunction with several other needy families. All welcomed.
District and Northern coats should be cleaned “Help put a smile on
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someone’s face,” said
Special to the AFRO
Kashaun Cooper Sr., founder
Strathmore
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and CEO of Fathers Rock.
The history of the Black church has often been
“Our goal is to give 1,000
overlooked. But, if the current pastor of Zion Baptist Church
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fortunate families.” He said
Historical Preservation Commission have their way, the
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the coat drive would continue
history of Zion Baptist Church will never be forgotten.
WeDnesDaY, DeCember 9, 8Pm before drop off.
through Jan. 31 at designated
“As pastor of a church steeped in history, particularly
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The organization will
sites.
in this city, and in this season of history making, I have an
hold the one-day coat drive
Call 888-769-7921or visit
obligation to make sure members know and appreciate the
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from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
online at www.fathersrock.
church’s history. Zion’s history needs to be preserved, not
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on Dec. 5 at the Fourth
net for additional information
just for Zion, but also for the city,” said the Rev. Keith W.
and drop-off sites.
Byrd Sr., ninth pastor of Zion. “This project is important
heat up a winter night with these soul superstars, in favorite
because it seems that we are now in an environment that is
holiday tunes and classics like ”My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,”
less than church friendly.”
“Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” “Reach
Out, I’ll Be There,” “Standing in the Shadows of Love” and more.
Located at 4850 Blagden Ave. N.W., Zion was organized
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the Emancipation Proclamation. Under the guidance of Sarah
J. Davidson, Zion’s historian, members of the commission
are working to make real Byrd’s vision of sharing Zion’s
historical impact, not only in the District of Columbia, but
internationally as well.
The commission is completing the first phase of Zion’s
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