Noon Day Service

Rev. Lamar, Senior Pastor of Metropolitan AME Church- Washington, DC, was the guest preacher at the monthly noon day service at the 2nd Episcopal District's Joseph C. McKinney Chapel.  His message was taken from Mark 1:40-44 on the topic: "The Messianic Secret." When Jesus performed miracles, he didn't want to be known as a miracle worker, he commanded silence.  Faith is not based on the miracle but on the one who performed it. We want the Sunday morning but not the Good Friday experience.  Do we want the kind of Messiah that was sent or the kind of Messiah we want?

A blessed Word from the Lord!



Funny Friday



Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Series

JOY

Thank you Father for the sheer joy of being able to call you Father.

A joy that is unspeakable and full of glory.

We thank you Lord for the joy that we experience as we delight in the majesty of your handwork.  It was you and you alone who crafted the sun, moon and stars into a celestial masterpiece.  Thank you for the joy that we take in a baby's smile, a bird's chirping and the completion of a difficult task.  Forgive us Master for the times we have neglected to say thank you for the joy that Jesus brings into our lives, lives that would be mundane but because of Him each day brings new mercies that herald miraculous expectations.

On this day let us strive to share the joy of knowing and loving Jesus with all we meet.  Once we have been with Jesus there should be a joy that emanates from our spirits that sets us apart from the unsaved.  God make us joy givers. When we enter the presence of your children equip us to sow and cultivate a harvest of joyous bounty.  Help us to lighten and brighten the days of our brothers and sisters who are going through trials and tribulations.  We thank you God for who you are and we continue to marvel at your unending favor on our lives. We pray that through the storms you send your joy. In the stresses of a chaotic world you send joy. Help us to remember the world didn't give it and the world can't take away our joy.  You are and always will be the center of our JOY!! ~ AMEN



Founders Day

Sunday February 9, 2015 we had  a wonderful celebration of Founder's Day at Ebenezer AME Church, Ft. Washington.
POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP!!!

Bishop DeVeaux with a message from the Lord! Hallelujah!!

 

Howard University students pictured with Bishop and Supervisor DeVeaux along with
The Reverends Grainger and JoAnn Browning



Seventh District WMS retreat

Members of the Second Episcopal District WMS traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC to support Supervisor DeVeaux as she spoke at the opening Worship Service for the Seventh Episcopal District WMS retreat.  Bishop and Mother Mary Norris are the  leaders of the Seventh District.

Thank you to ALL who attended!!!



Welcome Reception

Dr. Pam hosted a welcome tea on behalf of the 2nd District to honor the hiring and arrival of Rev. Shively Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament Theology- Wesley Theological Seminary/American University.  Rev. Smith is on track to receive her Ph.D. from Emory University, in Atlanta this Spring. She is an ordained itinerant AME Elder. Welcome Rev. Shively Smith!!

A warm WELCOME from the 2nd District!!

 





Take Care Tuesday

• Healthy Heart Tip: Get regular physical activity! It helps lower blood pressure and helps your body control stress and weight  Start by doing what you can, even 10 minutes can make an impact on your heart.
• Healthy Heart Tip: Don't add extra salt to your meal.  Be cautious of pre-packaged food as they contain excessive amounts of salt for flavor and preservatives.
• Healthy Heart Tip: Eat more fish. Studies have shown that including fish high omega-3 fatty acids (i.e. salmon, herring, sardines and tuna) into your diet can reduce risk of heart disease by a third or more.
• Healthy Heart Tip: Know your numbers! Keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides in check are important for good heart health.
• Healthy Heart Tip: Eat chocolate! Rich, dark chocolate not only tastes delicious, the flavonoids it contains can stave off heart disease according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
• Healthy Heart Tip: Go nuts! Almonds, walnuts, pecans and other tree nut deliver a powerful punch for lowering your risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.

 

Source: www.healthline.com