1 Timothy 2:8 (New Living Translation) In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy..
“Our daily task is to love God, love people, lift up the name of Jesus and promote the Kingdom God!”
Churches:
Church:
ecclesiastical authority; a Christian denomination: theMethodist Church.
wherever the church sent him.
March 22, 2012 is 29th day of Lent. Today we will be praying about our Churches and discussing All houses of Worship that lift up Name of God! Let me know where some of you worship our Lord and Savior at? All comments are welcomed…
Many people feel apprehensive about attending a new church for the first time. Most of us know what it felt like to go to a new church wondering am I going to have to stand up and have words, etc. It does not matter what church you came from because there is only one God for all houses of worship that lift up the name of God/ Jesus! I think when the Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist, Free Holiness, Roman Catholic, and other church backgrounds all get together, what a time, what a time what a time we will have worshiping him in spirit and in truth. Every church has their own way of worshiping, I say, “just get in where you fit in…”
Being in the right church is vital… When you are rooted and grounded in the place of God, your life is constantly changing for the better… Good sound leadership, teaching good sound doctrine that come from no other than the Holy Bile – I say, if they are preaching and teaching the unadulterated Gospel, then you are in the right place…
You should know what your church covenant says, and know your order of worship, unless you go to one of them Holy Ghost knock out churches like I use too, then the schedule, and all the programmed stuff goes out the window when the Holy Ghost takes over, yet and still there is order.. Be sure you choose a church to your liking.. If you like that structured ordered church, they do have those in every denomination…. As for me and my house, give me that church where I can be free to exercise every gift and believe in the 5 folds of ministry… Even being a cyber-member, I feel important knowing that I have the same access and information as the local members…. To me, it’s very important to know what goes on in my house of worship as I lift up the Name of the Lord…
Matthew 18:20 (NIV)20 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Open publication – Free publishing – More christian
At Empowerment Temple, Pastor Jamal Bryant has a very user friendly church for his people… He has a magazine in PDF form that has an introduction of who he is and what his church is all about… There is the Litany and several other vital documents that can help you to feel more comfortable in your church when you know on a first hand basis what you assembly offers and what they believe as far as doctrine goes… The Litany at his church, which I love and made it my business to learn because in writing and out of my mouth I love professing exactly what thus says the Lord…. Right above this paragraph, I have enclose a copy of his Echoes Empowerment Magazine which is a great ideal for any church to use to supply the members with the necessary information to become an active successful member..
John 4:21 (ESV) 21 Jesus said to her,“Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.
At my Cyber church at Empowerment Temple, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Pastor they offer several ministries as you can see below:
AMBASSADORS
Ministry Description:
The Ambassadors greet worshipers and escort them to their seats, distribute materials related to the worship service and direct individuals to pay tithes and offering in an orderly manner. The Ambassadors ministry revolves around serving first; and ushering comes second.
Focus Scripture:
Psalms 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wicked.
Meeting Schedule:
First Saturday of every month from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at The Empowerment Temple A.M.E Church, 4217 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: ambassadors@empowermenttemple.org
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ARTS AND CULTURE MINISTRY
Ministry Description:
The Arts & Culture Ministry serves as a spiritual mechanism educating others through the platform of the arts by Empowering creative aspirations, Engaging community involvement, Embracing cultural diversity, and Enhancing spiritual growth through the power of artistic expression.
Focus Scripture:
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Meeting Schedule:
Thursdays at 6:30pm to 9:00 p.m. in the balcony over the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at the Empowerment Temple AME Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: artsandculture@empowermenttemple.org
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BISHOP HARRISON BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship Committee supports the membership and the community in furthering their education. We achieve our mission by sponsoring workshops, attending college fairs and expos, being a conduit for scholarship information, awarding scholarships and by creating opportunities for self-empowerment through collaborations and partnerships with organizations and institutions that support higher learning, training and development.
Focus Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Meeting Schedule:
Face-to-face meeting times vary. Face-to-face meetings depend on events and activities being planned. Many meetings – throughout the year — are held by conference call. (The Scholarship Committee staffs an information table after each service one to three (1-3) Sundays each month.
Email: Etamesscholars@empowermenttemple.org
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BEYOND THE WALLS MINISTRY
The Beyond The Walls Ministry goes beyond the sanctuary to restore hope into the hearts, mind and spirit of humankind. This ministry consists of prison, addiction, homeless, and street ministry.
Focus Scripture:
Matthew 25: 35-36 For I was hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick and ye visited me: I was I prison, and ye came unto me.
Meeting Schedule: Meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: beyondthewalls@empowermenttemple.org
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CECELIA WILLIAMS-BRYANT MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The Cecelia Williams-Bryant Missionary Society provide opportunities and resources to meet the changing needs and concerns of people throughout the church, the community and the world, and offer a fellowship so strong, a message so convincing and so enthusiastically contagious, that the Gospel through us will be at work in the world. If under 26, they become a member of the YPD, which is also an arm of the Missionary Society.
Focus Scripture:
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
Meeting Schedule:
Meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217. Conference branch meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Grace AME Church. Area Meetings are held quarterly.
Email: missionaries@empowermenttemple.org
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Children’s church is a place where youths between the ages of 4-11 worship. Children learn about prayer, worship and the word of God in an environment that is structured for them.
Focus Scripture:
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Meeting Schedule:
Children’s Church meets every week at 11:30 am service, at the Forum, directly across the street from the Church entrance.
Email: childrenschurch@empowermenttemple.org
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DANCE MINISTRY
The Dance Ministry’s mission is to serve, reclaim and demonstrate truth through the ministry of dance. We are used as vessels to bring forth the word of God through movement.
Focus Scripture:
Isaiah 43:18-19 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Meeting Schedule:
Every Thursday 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the Empowerment Temple AME Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
2nd Saturday of each month 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary at the Empowerment Temple AME Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
1st and 4th Saturdays from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: danceministry@empowermenttemple.org
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DIVAS
The Divas (Developing and Inspiring Virtuous Anointed Sisters) ministry mission is to help our pre-teen and teenage girls develop into young women of purpose, power, respect, value and virtue. Our ministry promotes spiritual growth, develops sisterhood and positive friendship with peers and mentors.
Focus Scripture:
Psalms 139: 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made
Meeting Schedule:
Every 4th Saturday. Youth committee meets at 10:00 a.m. & DIVAS meet at 11 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217.
Email: divas@empowermenttemple.org
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DRAMA
This is one of the creative arms of Empowerment Temple that serve God through a multiplicity of gifts and talents. As they may entertain, they never loose focus to transform and impact lives.
Focus Scripture:
Luke 1:45b There shall be a performance
Meeting Schedule:
1st and 4th Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: dramaministry@empowermenttemple.org
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HEALTH
The Holistic Health and Wellness Ministry of the Empowerment Temple, AME Church is committed to providing a platform for holistic health and wellness education. We believe that health encompasses spiritual, physical, mental, and environmental aspects of an individual. We believe that health education and wellness must be addressed from and intervention perspective as opposed to being problem driven.
Focus Scripture:
Jeremiah 33:6 Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security
Meeting Schedule:
Meets 1st Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at the Empowerment Temple Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: health@empwowermenttemple.org
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HOSPITALITY
The Hospitality Ministry greets members, guests, and visitors with a heartfelt smile, a hearty handshake and a warm hug.
Focus Scripture:
Romans 12:13 Share with God’s people who are in need, practice hospitality.
Meeting Schedule:
1st Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: hospitalityminstry@empowermenttemple.org
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LYRIC
The L.Y.R.I.C. (Liberating Yourself Rhythmically in Christ) ministry of Empowerment Temple seeks to use our God given gifts and talents to spread the word of God. We combine the realness of our testimonies, our gifting and God’s own guiding hand to speak and bring forth poetically what the Lord will have us to minister. We seek not only to speak to those within the four walls of the church, but also to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world!
Focus Scripture:
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
Meeting Schedule:
Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at the Empowerment Temple Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: lyric@empowerenttemple.org
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MARRIAGE MINISTRY
The Marriage Ministry mission is to restore the sacredness of marriage by spiritually empowering men and women to a deeper understanding of God’s ordained purpose for their unity.
Focus Scripture:
Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.
Meeting Schedule:
Meeting Schedule: Every 3rd Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: marriageministry@empowermenttemple.org
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MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
The Mental Health Ministry provides support to those who are experiencing life-altering events. Our Mission is to comfort and redirect the emotions experienced during loss, through education, prayer, resources, and follow-up support.
Focus Scripture:
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Meeting Schedule:
1st and 3rd Mondays from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: bereavementministry@empowermenttemple.org
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MINISTERS IN TRAINING (MIT)
Focus Scripture:
Ephesians 4:11-12 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Mission Statement:
The mission of MIT is to empower and equip people to fulfill their call to ministry.
Description:
This two year course of study is designed 1) to provide clarity to those that have a call to ministry or that are seeking to explore their call and 2) to provide students with a practicum experience. Year one of the course will cover some of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity, African Methodism, Prayer, and provide guidance and direction in understanding and exploring their call. Year two of the course will consist of training and practicum.
Meeting Schedule:
First Saturdays of each month from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21217
For more information please contact: Reverend Benita Keene at 410-225-3494 or Email: bkeene@empowermenttemple.org
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MOVE (Men of Valor and Empowerment) MINISTRY
The men of Empowerment Temple are purpose driven, mighty men of valor focused on the development of the total man. Our goal is to position men to take their rightful God ordained place, and empower them spiritually, economically, physically, academically and socially.
Focus Scripture:
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another
Meeting Schedule:
1st Saturday of Every Month from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. in the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at the Empowerment Temple Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: move@empowermenttemple.org
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MUSIC MINISTRY AND FINE ARTS
The Music and Arts Ministry serves as one body united in spirit and purpose to create an atmosphere of worship. It is comprised of skilled musicians, anointed singers, powerful lyricists, dancers and actors. Our sole intention is to usher people into the presence of God and prepare people’s hearts for the hearing of God’s word.
Focus Scripture:
Psalm 147:1 Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
Meeting Schedule:
Voices of Empowerment: Thursday before 1st and 3rd Sundays, (subject to change at discretion of Minister of Music)
Ladies of Grace: 1st and 4th Wednesday of each month, (subject to change)
Men of Vision: TBD
Youth and Young Adult Choir: Wednesday and Thursday before 5th Sunday
Email: musicministry@empowermenttemple.org
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NEW MEMBER’S MINISTRY
New Members’ Ministry provides inspiration and information to new members of the Empowerment Temple. We provide encouragement and instruction to new believers, and understanding and direction to committed Christians as they work for Christ. It is our goal to acclimate each new member to ministry opportunities and services available through the church.
Focus Scripture:
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, an das you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Meeting Schedule:
First Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Charles Robinson Fellowship Hall at the Empowerment Temple Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: newmembers@empowermenttemple.org
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PRAYER MINISTRY
The Prayer Ministry mobilizes a united prayer effort within the church to encourage, teach and mentor intercessors that will give priority and emphasis to prayer in life and ministry. The ministry serves our local church through intercessory prayer and mentors intercessors for a global harvest.
Focus Scripture:
Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people. – Ephesians 6:18
Meeting Schedule:
Every Wednesday Rush Hour Prayer from 6:00am-7:00am and evenings from 6:00am-7am. Sunday morning before service from 7:00am-7:30am. in the sanctuary at the Empowerment Temple Church, 4217 Primrose Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
Email: prayer@empowermenttemple.org
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C.O.P.S. (Christians On Patrol Security)
This is the security ministry of Empowerment Temple, which is designed to keep a healthy and controlled environment for worship. COPS ensures the Pastor and members are safe and protected during every worship experience. We stand as the watchmen on the wall.
Focus Scripture:
Psalms 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
Meeting Schedule:
3rd Saturday of the month at 12 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: cops@empowermenttemple.org
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SENIOR MINISTRY
The Seniors Ministry mission is to provide direction and support for the spiritual, social, and intellectual well being of our senior members. Age requirements are 55 & older.
Focus Scripture:
Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore we get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Meeting Schedule:
The 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: Seniorsministry@empowermenttemple.org
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S.O.L.O
S.O.L.O. (Saving Ourselves for the Lord with Obedience), the singles ministry of Empowerment Temple, is dedicated to encouraging, educating and empowering Christian singles to live their lives with abundance, excellence, and integrity. Our theme is Singles Taking Authority and Reigning (STAAR). The goal of SOLO is to provide activities, which focus on the total person. Our activities include Bible studies, fellowships, social outings and civic opportunities.
Focus Scripture:
Romans 5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through that one man, Jesus Christ.
Meeting Schedule:
SOLO meets for Friday-Nite-Freedom, the 3rd Friday of every month from 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217.
Email: solo@empowermenttemple.org
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SPICE
The S.P.I.C.E. (Single Parent In Christian Empowerment ) Ministry is designed to empower single parents, to nurture and build strong families, develop parent/child communication, and to be actively involved in their children’s education and lives. We aim to seek new and effective concepts toward strengthening parenting skills by applying God’s word to our lives, to become stronger when faced with issues, and to maintain a strong family structure through self-control and discipline.
Focus Scripture:
Proverbs 22: 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it
Meeting Schedule:
Every 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Email: spice@empowermenttemple.org
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TEEN TEMPLE
Teen Temple is a ministry designed to address the spiritual needs of young people between the ages of 12-17, and to empower them to become responsible leaders. .
Focus Scripture:
1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Meeting Schedule:
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Forum Caterers.
Email: teentemple@empowermenttemple.org
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WAR : A ministry for women, focused on spiritual growth and development, service to God and community, and social enrichment.
Focus Scripture
Proverbs 31:29-31 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Meeting Schedule:
Every 3rd Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217 (we do not meet in July and August).
Email: war@empowermenttemple.org
The Covenant Agreement At Empowerment Temple:
UNDERSTANDING COVENANT
In the Bible, a covenant is a relationship based upon mutual commitments. It typically involves promises, obligations, and rituals. Covenant is how God has chosen to communicate to us, to redeem us, and to guarantee us eternal life in Jesus. These truths, revealed in the Bible, are the basis of Christianity. The Bible is a covenant document. The Old and New Testaments are really Old and New Covenants.
Covenants are seen in the Scripture between individuals (Genesis 21:32; 1 Samuel 18:3), between one person and a group of people (Genesis 26:28; 1 Samuel 11:1-2), between nations (Exodus 23:32; 34:12; Hosea 12:1) and between God and man. Blessings accrue to those who are faithful, curses to those who aren’t.
SCRIPTURES FOR COVENANT
To understand the Word of God accurately one must become familiar with the eight biblical covenants. They fall into two classes:
Conditional (guarantees that God will do His part when the human meets his/her requirements stipulated); and Unconditional (its fulfillment is promised by God and depends upon God’s power and sovereignty for its fulfillment).
The EDENIC covenant (conditional), Gen. 1:26-31; 2:16-17; Gen. 3:15.
The ADAMIC covenant (unconditional), Gen. 3:14-19
The NOAHIC covenant (unconditional), Gen 6:8, Gen 9:1-18,
The ABRAHAMIC covenant (unconditional), Gen. 12:1-4; 13:14-17; 15:1-7, 18 17:1-14, Gal 3:15-17,
The MOSAIC covenant (conditional), Ex. 20:1 – 31:18, Ex. 24:4-8, Deut 6:25, Levi 18:, Rm10:1-5, Gal 3:8-26,
The LAND covenant (unconditional), Deut. 30:1-10
The DAVIDIC covenant (unconditional), 2Sam. 7:4-16; 1Chron. 17:3-15, Ps 89:3-4;19-20;25;27;29;33-34
The NEW COVENANT (unconditional), Jer. 31:31-40, Galatians 4:24, Hebrews 7:22 8:6-13 9:15-23 12:24, Heb. 5:9, Eph. 2:20-22, Col. 1:18,
Eph. 5:23.
PROMISSORY PRINCIPLES OF COVENANT
To attend worship services and Bible Studies
To tithe
To consecrate in prayer
To reflect devotedly in the season of lent
To serve in at least one ministry for two hours a month
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Empowerment Temple AME Church
www.empowermenttemple.org
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Praise & Worship
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Litany
Empowerment Temple Video Presentation
12 Tribes of Empowerment Temple
Announcements
Selection
The Charge • The Challenge • The Covenant
The Commitment
Invitation to Christ
Offering
Benediction
WORSHIP TEAM
Choir
Dance Ministry
Intercessory Prayer
Altar Guild
Ambassadors
Security
Hospitality
ADMINISTRATION
Communications/Personal Call Ministry
Facility Upkeep
New Members Ministry
Office Support
410-225-3494 410-225-3494
Economic Development
Strategic Development Team
OUTREACH
Minister Chris Brown, Team Leader
cbrown@empowermenttemple.org
410-225-3494 ext. 526
Homeless
410-225-3494
Prison
410-225-3494
WMS
410-225-3494
Seniors
410-225-3494
Street Evangelism
410-225-3494 ext. 531
HIV – AIDS
410-225-3494 Phone
Global Missions
410-225-3494 Phone
PROMOTION & P.R. MEDIA
410-225-3494 ext. 529
Newsletter (Echoes of Empowerment:
Anniversary Edition)
410-225-3494
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Gathering of the Greats
CHRISTIAN LIFE
410-225-3494
Sunday School
Mid-day Service (FLC)
Marriage Enrichment
Christian Parenting/SPICE
410-225-3494 410-225-3494
YPD – Early Childhood Development
SOLO – Singles
ARTS AND CULTURE
Book Club
Monthly Film Festival
EDUCATION & LITERACY
GED, Math, Science, Computer,
Reading & After School
Tutorial Programs
Liaison: Loren McCaskill
Financial Literacy
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
OVERSIGHT
HEALTH & FITNESS
Wellness Program
MENTAL HEALTH
1st Mariner Arena
201 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Worship Services Sundays – 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Teen Temple 2nd & 4th Sundays – 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Church Sunday – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Bible Study 1st Saturday – 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study 1st Saturday – 10:15 a.m.
MIT I 1st Saturday – 12:00 noon
MIT II 1st Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Rush Hour Prayer 6:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Rush Hour Prayer 6:30 a.m.
Empowermenttemple.org Every Service Live
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Cell groups are divided according to the first initial of last names. If you need help in finding a home cell group or would like to participate in leadership, you can call or email your respective Tribal Leader.
Tribe Letters Leaders Contact: 410.225.3494
Reuben A, G, I, Q Leroya A. Cothran tribereuben@@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 301
Simeon B Shiree M. Southerland tribesimeon@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 302
Judah C, K Mario Scott tribejudah@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 303
Zebulun D, E, F Benita Keene tribezebulun@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 304
Issachar H Charlene A. Johnson tribeissachar@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 305
Ephraim J Regina Nsubuga tribeephraim@@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 306
Manasseh R, X, Z Dana MacDonald tribemanasseh@@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 307
Dan M Joanne A. Montaque tribedan@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 308
Gad N,O,P,U,Y Joann and Frank Holly tribegad@@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 309
Asher S Harry Smith tribeasher@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 310
Naphtali T, L, V Rachel G. Heggins tribenaphtali@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 311
Benjamin W Dolores l. Winston tribebenjamin@empowermenttemple.org • Ext 312
Min. Ronnie Nsubuga • Coordinator: 410.225.3494 ext 533 • Email: rnsubuga@empowermenttemple.org
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JOIN A HOME CELL GROUP
www.empowermenttribes.org
What is a Cell Group?
A Cell Group (or Home Cell) is a small group of people who are committed to first of all building up one another, and secondly to fulfill the great commission in reaching out to the lost. They meet together weekly, as well as having contact with other people throughout the week. The Cell is like a larger family than just your own. It is comparable to the cells in a human body that provide protection, communication, life, sustenance etc. Likewise the Cell Group is there for protection, edification, acceptance, support and communication. Your Commitment to the Cell Group. The Cell will challenge and encourage your level of growth and commitment. In the Cell you will discover your ministry and gifting and you will find the joy of receiving a blessing but more important, of being a blessing. Your participation will help build up the rest of the group. Make a decision not to allow anyone or anything to hinder you from attending your Home Cell. Your Contribution to the Group
You are a valuable member of your group. God expects you to be actively involved in the growth of other Cell Members. The Holy Spirit will give you spiritual gifts to help you minister to the rest of the group (1 Corinthians 12:7-12). You can also help your Cell Group by doing practical things for them and using your talents or abilities to help them. Commit to your Cell and allow the Lord to use you and work through you to edify His body.
BENEFITS
• Meet Weekly
• In depth discussion of Pastor Bryant’s Sermon notes
• Build a support network team
• Opportunity to serve and be recognized in Ministry
• Free customized Bible material from Pastor Bryant
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AND GET A PASSWORD TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: http://www.empowermenttribes.org
Empowerment Temple AME Church
4217-21 Primrose Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215 • 443-738-0460
Administration Office
1505 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217 • 410-225-3494
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