"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
GEBC Update for 2-2-2023
Sunday Worship
10:00 A.M.
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Bible Study
Tuesday - 5:45 P.M.
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Prayer Time
Wednesday - 12:00 Noon
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Meeting ID: 895 346 0736
Password: 946422
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Did you know...
Guy Bluford, a member of the SDS-8 space shuttle Challenger crew in 1983, was the first African American in space. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bluford was interested in math and science and knew he wanted to work in aerospace engineering before graduating high school. His high school counselor suggested that college was not for him. Refusing the advice, Bluford became the only black engineering student at Pennsylvania State University in 1960. Undaunted, he graduated with a degree in aerospace engineering in 1964 and went through pilot training at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona where he received his pilot wings one year later. Before being sent to Vietnam in 1967, Bluford felt the sting of racial discrimination when his family was denied housing on base. He flew 144 combat missions with the 557th Squadron in Vietnam. (Blackpast.org)
INFORMATION
We look forward to seeing more of you in the sanctuary on Sunday for Communion. Remember to wear a mask when you come to the sanctuary. We are joyous in being able to gather in person for worship. We want to keep each other safe.
COVID is still a part of our daily existence. Please be mindful. The government announced yesterday that there will be changes to the coverage for COVID treatment and testing after May 2023.
Most of you have registered. We still have many who have not taken care of this matter. We've been trying to complete registration since November of 2022. Please do your part in the process. Thank you to all who have taken care of this.
The GEBC Trustees have begun distributing the Tithe and Offering Statements for 2022. Some were distributed in person on Sunday. Others were placed in the U.S. Mail. If you have not received yours, please respond to this email and the trustees will be informed. Have you moved? Did you include your apartment number in your address?
The birthday list for February was attached to last week's update. You will notice that we have nonagenarians who will celebrate birthday this month. Did you know that we have a significant amount of octogenarians (those 80-89 years of age) in our congregation, as well? We celebrate each and every one of our members, from the youngest to the most senior. You are all gifts from God.
Please be reminded that our 70th Church Anniversary will be celebrate in June of this year. Details will be announced soon. Make sure to check the update weekly for further details. In addition, we anticipate a Women's Day fellowship in May.
If you do not receive an update in your inbox, check your Spam or Junk mailbox. Sometimes, the email provider sends it there. This is especially true if you don't open the update in your inbox weekly.
Happy Groundhog Day! Get prepared for six more weeks of Winter. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Keep the necessary supplies on hand. It is still Winter and you need to be prepared. According to an article in USA Today, Phil's prediction has only been correct 39% of the time, since this practice started in 1887 and according to the Stormfax Weather Almanac.
Please continue in fervent prayer for out nation with an emphasis on the City of Philadelphia. Pray for all of our leaders. Pray for all of our youth. Pray for all of our first responders and law enforcement personnel. Give thanks for your own health, safety and blessings each and every day.
PRAYERFUL CONCERN
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Pastor Otis V. Brandon |
Sis. Denise Grant |
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Rev. Frederick L. Bowers, III (Pastor Emeritus) |
Bro. Perrington Harris |
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Min. Margie Carroll |
Sis. Lynette Ivery |
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Pastor Barbara Montague |
Sis. Delores Kenner |
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Deacon James Dicks |
Sis. Linda Lynch |
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Deacon John McNeffer |
Sis. Cynthia McGraw |
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Trustee Gwendolyn Jackson |
Sis. Beatrice McNeffer |
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Trustee Linda McNeffer |
Sis. Charmaine McNeffer |
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Deaconess Sarah C. Bowers |
Sis. Vivian Meggett |
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Deaconess Clara Brandon |
Bro. Dwayne Nealy |
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Deaconess Georgette Curry |
Sis. Frances Nelson |
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Deaconess Carrie Dancy |
Sis. Dora Reese |
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Missionary Pearline Sonnie |
Sis. Della Riggs |
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Missionary Elaine Taylor |
Sis. Threatha Simon |
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Sis. Joyce Brandon |
Sis. Naomi Smalls |
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Sis. Renee Coleman |
Sis. Clareissa Williams |
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Sis. Essie Crockett |
Sis. Mary Louise Williams |
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Sis. Ethel Deery |
Sis. Marion Wright |
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Sis. Brenda Dent |
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Contact Us
Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church
Rev. Otis V. Brandon, Pastor
215-227-7310 (Office)
When leaving a message, please speak slowly and repeat the telephone number.
Renee Coleman
coleman.renee@aol.com
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