Download: 2012 Annual Report - First Baptist Church of Glenarden

DEVELOPING
Character Development
A process of building,
enriching and nurturing
skills deposited in us.
DYNAMIC
Powerful ∙ Alive ∙ Fresh ∙ Real
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Mission
Statement
DISCIPLES
Doers of the Word.
DISCIPLESHIP
To lead persons to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior of their lives. To nurture persons to have a genuine,
intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
To share the gospel through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
To accept the teachings of Jesus Christ as the standard of truth for one’s life.
DISCIPLINE
To apply learned biblical principles to our daily lives.
To foster accountability for doing what we know and believe.
DUPLICATION
Teaching others to incorporate what we have learned into their lives.
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Greetings from Pastor & First Lady Trina Jenkins
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Memorable Moments from 2012
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Life-Changing Statistics
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Global Missions/World Hunger Update
Departments
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20
24
28
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Children & Youth
Communications
Education & Training
Family Life
Helps
Missions
Music & Arts
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Guest Psalmists
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Guest Preachers & Speakers
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2013 FBCG Ministry Leaders
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SHABACH! Ministries, Inc.
Table of
Contents
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Greetings in the precious name of Jesus, our Lord!
What an amazing, God-ordained year 2012 has been! When the Lord gave us a word for this house,
the declaration was “Moving Forward.” As the body of Christ, we took to heart Philippians 3:12-16
where the apostle Paul encouraged the church in Philippi to not look back but to move forward. Doing
so requires the resolve and fortitude to press ahead, despite the obstacles that come our way.
The clarion call went out and ministries responded with swiftness. As you will read throughout the
annual report, ministries partnered in unprecedented ways to leverage resources in order to further
the kingdom of God. Reflecting back on this year, we rejoice at what the Lord continues to do in and
through the First Baptist Church of Glenarden.
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Greetings
In 2012, we celebrated a milestone with the church’s 95th anniversary. Today, we stand on the
shoulders of great giants of faith who laid the foundation for FBCG. Over the years, they passed
the mantle and we continue to forge ahead with the ultimate goal of developing dynamic disciples
through discipleship, discipline and duplication.
As a church body, we will not rest on the accomplishments of 2012. Instead, we will continue to move
forward until Jesus returns. May the “Moving Forward” lyrics that we sang corporately week after
week be your personal battle cry as well.
Thank you for giving your time and resources to First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Without your
unwavering support, FBCG would not be recognized across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area
and throughout the world as a house of prayer and worship, as well as a giving and caring church to
the community. Please know that we are eternally grateful and humbled to serve you.
With the love of the Lord,
Pastor John and First Lady Trina Jenkins
1 Pastor Jackie McCullough, Bishop I.V. Hilliard and Bishop
T.D. Jakes helped usher in the new year at the annual Joint
New Year’s Revival hosted by Greater Mt. Calvary Holy
Church and FBCG.
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2 Pastor Jenkins preached the grand opening message for
the Lamb of God Church in Camp Springs, Md., an up-andcoming Hispanic congregation. FBCG also purchased and
renovated the facility for their use.
3 Bethel University President Dr. Jay Barnes (shown with
his wife Barbara) announced that Pastor Jenkins will select
a total of eight students (two per year) to receive full Bethel
undergraduate scholarships.
4 It’s a three-peat! Pastor Jenkins and First Lady Trina
accepted the Steve Harvey 2012 Hoodie Award for “Best
Church.”
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5 FBCG member Latrisha Perkins received the Steve Harvey
“Best High School Coach” Hoodie Award for cheerleading.
(Photo courtesy of SteveHarvey.com)
6 Anthony Brown, assistant minister of music, debuted his
CD release to a packed audience of more than 4,000 people
at the Worship Center.
7 Israel Houghton and New Breed helped celebrate FBCG’s
95th and Pastor Jenkins’ 23rd anniversaries, respectively.
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2012 memorable
Moments
8 Due to the economy, FBCG distributed a record 3,500
Thanksgiving bags to those in need.
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9 FBCG embarked on a vision trip to
Peru. Our 10-year partnership with
World Vision will prayerfully transform
the impoverished community of Huaral
in Peru, by showering the love of God
through the spread of the gospel, sending
teams of doctors, teachers, construction
workers and other volunteers for shortterm global missions.
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4,130
Received to the Gospel
3,221
Decisions for Christ/Salvation
1,489
Right Hand of Fellowship/Joined FBCG
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Life-Changing
Statistics
973
Baptisms
300
Outreach
Giving
persons/families received
benevolence assistance
68
missions/organizations
received donations
3,500
Thanksgiving baskets
distributed, a church record
Global Missions/
World Hunger
Update
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Jesus said in Matthew 25 that whatever you do to extend
a kind hand unto the least fortunate, He likens that to
also being generous to Him. So at the heart of what our
Global Missions Ministry does is going to remote places
where people need to know there is a God who loves
them and they’re not forgotten. Thus, over the years
we’ve supported education and training, disaster relief,
health care, poverty elimination through economic
development and discipleship on five continents.
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Planting seeds of change has been the goal of
FBCG’s global missions since our first trek across
international waters in 1992.
Since our $1 million donation in 2010 to fight world
hunger ($500,000 each to Compassion International
and World Vision), CI stewarded its gift by providing aid
to 44,000 people throughout drought-stricken Kenya.
The aid included more than 14,600 children receiving
food supplies and 922 malnourished children receiving
life-saving medical care. World Vision also directed
the funds towards Kenya and those devastated by the
earthquake in Haiti.
Recent highlights include:
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We partnered with MegaCARE Missions
to provide a water well for Melchizedek
Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Previously a
scarce resource until drilling down 900
feet into the ground, an abundance of
water is now readily available for the
hospital’s use.
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In the fall, FBCG awarded Compassion
International an additional $200,000 in
an effort to continue to address world
hunger.
The year of 2012 has led to FBCG narrowing its
global missions focus so that we can concentrate
on a single community to effect greater change.
Toward that end, we entered into a new partnership
with World Vision. World Vision has a model
they have used for years to help communities
make decisions on their journey toward social,
physical and spiritual transformation. In August
2012, we sent a vision team to Lima, Peru to see
the proposed area for transformation. FBCG,
World Vision and the community of Huaral,
Peru have become partners to lead them to selfGlobal Missions photos are courtesy of Compassion International.
sustainability. Our hands-on involvement will
gradually lessen as the community makes
its own decisions, introduces solutions and
establishes self-sustaining social structures.
Over the course of the next several months, we
will examine the “five fingers” of transformation
needed most in Huaral: 1) water, sanitation
and hygiene; 2) health; 3) food and agriculture;
4) education and literacy; and 5) economic
development.
As you can see, we take stewardship seriously.
Your sacrificial giving through tithes and
offerings allows FBCG to make a tangible
difference in the lives of the “least of these,”
just as Jesus commanded us to do!
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Children & Youth
Ministries
William S. Berkeley Jr., Department Head
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Proverbs 22:6 encourages parents to “train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it.” The Children & Youth Ministries
have significantly assisted the next generation of believers to move forward in
the body of Christ. Throughout the year, our children and youth were exposed
to the fundamental understanding of salvation through ongoing Bible-based
classes and teachings.
Health & Fitness Expo. Forty-nine potential donors were
screened to help sickle cell patients, which exceeded
the project goal of 25 people.
Seventeen scouts participated in an Eagle Scout project at the Worship
Center, painting “NO PARKING” on the side of curbs so members know
where not to park.
The Boy Scouts participated in an array of
activities throughout the year that afforded
them the opportunity to move forward in Christ.
“Night at the Pool” at Prince George’s Community
College, a camping expedition at Camp Snyder in
Haymarket, Va., a campout at Watkins Park and the
“Becoming One with Nature” campout at Patuxent
River are just a few. Several scouts participated
in the Prince George’s District Camporee and the
Annual Scout Religious Retreat at Our Lady of
Mattaponi in Upper Marlboro, Md. For an Eagle
Scout project, approximately 80 FBCG members
signed up for the Be The Match Foundation® bone
marrow drive for several months leading up to the
A group of Boy Scouts were hosted by the Aviation
Ministry at the Washington Reagan National Airport.
Dedicated scouts joined the DC Missions Team for
outreach and conducted prayer, street evangelism and
ministry to all staff and young people. Another troop
partnered with the Military Care Ministry to help support
the DC/MD Fisher House by helping to refill their storage
units. They also delivered food to the senior citizens
home and collected can goods for the food pantry. Two
model scouts had the distinct honor of speaking at the
Boy Scouts of America Fundraiser.
Following the example of their fellow scouts, the
Cub and Tiger Scouts were equally as active in moving
forward in the ministry and community. The Cub Scouts
hosted the “Blue and Gold” banquet with 230 people
in attendance, and collected over $400 for Friends in
Scouting. More than 30 families attended the family
campout at Solomon’s Island Naval Recreation Base
and participated in activities such as early Cub Scout
achievement sessions, swimming, biking, fishing and
midnight flashlight nature walks, to name a few.
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Over 251 persons, including scouts and leaders,
attended the outdoor graduation and over 90 boys
graduated to the next level.
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Junior Girl Scouts community outreach included
preparing grocery bags and stocking shelves at
the SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment Center.
The Girl Scout troops participated in a lock-in,
where they had tons of fun learning self-defense,
participated in games, crafts, pillow making,
watched movies and fellowshipped during dinner
and snack time. Throughout the year the Girl Scout
troops worked diligently on prerequisites for Gold,
Bronze and Silver awards. The Brownies were
inspired by a discussion about African-American
inventors and their contributions to our society. In
addition, they hosted their Annual Pretty in Pink
Self-Esteem Seminar and Sleepover and 2nd Annual
Fashion Show. The Daisies held their Petals &
Patches Ceremony and the Juniors participated in
“Engineering Day” at the National Building Museum
in Washington, D.C. The Seniors’ outreach was with
the Cancer Ministry.
All troops participated in the “World Thinking Day”
program in Cheverly, Md., to support the 100th
Year Anniversary of the Girl Scouts. There were
approximately 175 Girl Scouts from 25 different
troops in attendance.
Children’s Bible Study was the lead ministry for
Converge Kidz. CBS held its annual Back-toBible Study Fun Festival. A G.O.S.P.E.L. Buck
was given to each child in a new backpack
with other goodies and fun items to help
them learn and play. G.O.S.P.E.L. Bucks are
godly incentives to show children that they
are rewarded for good deeds, great report
cards, class participation and bringing their
Bible to class each week. The year ended with
the children using their G.O.S.P.E.L. Bucks
to Christmas shop at the ministry’s “Secret
Saints Shop.”
In collaboration with the B.O.D.Y by Christ
Ministry, the Children’s Bible Study taught
our young people about obesity. Using traffic
light colors to help the children visualize,
red indicates when they should stop eating,
yellow means to refrain from eating and green
says it is okay to start eating.
Project Manhood continued modeling the
values and characteristics of godly men with
their mentees. Their annual bowling outing
was held at Crofton Bowling Centre.
valuable. During the year, the girls had an opportunity
to discover and respect the land at Claggett Farm, a
community-based farm in Upper Marlboro, Md., which
encourages the use of organic farming to promote
economic and environmental sustainability.
Children enjoying the 37th annual Harvest Festival! Approximately
21 ministries collaborated to provide a safe alternative to Halloween
for 2,500 children and youth.
The STAR Ministry soared to a total of 131 girls,
with 105 returning from the prior year. The year
began with “The Past is Not Who I Am.” The
young ladies shared past mistakes and their
feelings about their personal transgressions,
but were encouraged to move forward in Christ.
Throughout the year, the girls learned the tenants
of the STAR Code. Former NBA player and FBCG
member, Laron Profit, was the guest speaker of
another impactful session titled “A Brother’s
Wisdom.” He told them “women have the ability to
shape the lives of generations, and therefore they
must know their value and self-worth to make
wise choices.” The young ladies were further
encouraged to believe and behave as if they are
It has been a great year for the Children and Youth
Ministries. An array of age-appropriate events and
activities have trained, equipped and instructed them
in God’s Word for spiritual growth and maturity through
the pivotal developmental stages of life. The year was
filled with examples of children and youth developing
godly character traits and taking purposeful steps to
become all that God has called them to be.
Once a month, children and youth are recognized for exhibiting biblical character traits
such as availability, compassion, punctuality, responsibility, etc.
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COMMUNICATIONs
Ministries
Reverend Belynda B. Gentry, Department Head
As the world makes technology gains, effective communication is increasingly
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essential in “spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.” The Communications
Ministries has succeeded in reaching the multitudes by creatively crafting and
disseminating God’s sacred Word to encourage First Baptist members, the
community and the world around us. This year, the ministry moved forward by
improving our communications platforms and embracing new media channels
to inspire, inform and invite participation in the life, mission and purposes
of our church family. Utilizing a broad range of communications tools, the
department captured the hearts of the congregation and reached the masses
to convey God’s message of His unfailing love.
This year, a major emphasis was placed on
reaching into the community and the world
through partnerships with FBCG ministries,
community organizations and schools.
facelift and ongoing training so that students in
the technology program can keep it updated. In
addition, Bethel Deliverance Outreach Ministries’
website was updated.
Behind the cameras, the AV Ministry mentored the
Producing top-quality Vision and Vision Kids
magazines were goals of the Magazine Ministry. We
Lamb of God Church’s AV team in videotaping
their church worship services. Away from the
cameras and FBCG News production, AV Ministry
outreach included the pickup and delivery of
food from local grocery stores to the SHABACH!
Emergency Empowerment Center and assistance
with their 1,700 food bag giveaway. Moreover, they
partnered with the Cancer Ministry in the Susan
G. Koman Race for the Cure breast cancer walk.
The AV Ministry also participated in an outreach
to supply 50 toiletry gift bags to the Women’s
Re-entry Forum 2012. The program ministers to
women in the Washington, D.C., area who were
recently released from jail.
Partnering with PALS (Program for Academic
Leadership Skills), the Computer Ministry worked
with underprivileged girls in the D.C. area. The
ministry also conducted classes on budgeting
with Microsoft Excel for the participants. Charles
H. Flowers High School’s website received a
are immensely proud that the January/February
edition was the first issue of Vision Magazine
to bear the Library of Congress “International
Standard Serial Number” ISSN 2164-7720 for
printed publications. Both magazines added
new departments, design elements and more to
enhance the publications. The Magazine Ministry
partnered with Training Source, a non-profit
Vision Kids
integrated different
fonts for easier
reading and new
departments such
as the Parent’s Page,
Health Page, Kids
Around the World
and Book Review
were added.
Vision received
an ISSN number
from the Library of
Congress.
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community helps organization, to create ads and marketing
materials. More importantly, members donated dresses, suits,
pants and other items of clothing to help anyone in need become
workplace ready.
The Photography Ministry displayed high-quality picture
groupings, called “stand outs,” that dress the walls at the Worship
and Ministry centers. Plus memorable church highlights, such as
the groundbreaking ceremony, building dedication and ministry
in action, are now featured at the Worship Center. The ministry
partnered with the Global Missions Ministry for Christmas in
April. They also repaired several members’ homes with light
construction projects, landscaping and home makeovers during
a day-long event at the end of April.
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Members of the Deaf Ministry make it possible for the
deaf and hard of hearing community to participate in the
worship experience.
The Communications Department partnered with other ministries in the Samaritan’s Feet Shoe Giveaway.
The Puppet Ministry partnered with the H.O.P.E.
Ministry as they ministered through puppetry and
ventriloquist skits to the residents at Patuxent
River Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Residents of Manor Care in Largo, Md., were
blessed by the Puppet, Photography and Magazine
ministries partnering with the Evangelism
Ministry. The outreach included performances
by puppeteers, taking residents’ pictures,
praying, encouraging and singing with them. The
ministries also joined forces with the Samaritan’s
Feet Shoe Giveaway in southeast Washington,
D.C. As members washed feet, they shared the
gospel, played games and met temporal needs by
providing new socks, shoes and food.
The Puppet Ministry brings great joy to those in nursing homes
as they share the Good News of Jesus!
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Whether inside or beyond the church walls, the
Communications Ministries are instrumental in
spreading the good news and love of Jesus Christ.
A special thanks to the Photography
Ministry, whose photos are shown
throughout the annual report.
Photography members repaired several FBCG
members’ homes with light construction projects,
landscaping and home makeovers for their day-long
Christmas in April outreach.
Education & Training
Ministries
Reverend Esther L. Gordon, Department Head
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Hosea 4:6 says the “people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” The
Education and Training Ministries focused on imparting knowledge through
Christ-centered education and helped individuals go the distance to reach
personal goals. The department leads the church in bettering the total self
through educating, nurturing, developing disciples and preparing leaders.
This year, the department diligently moved forward in getting members and
others on track by providing the tools required to aid and condition them
in staying on course with spiritually disciplined Bible study, academics,
evangelism, fitness and support groups.
Education
Training is an important component of optimal
performance to reach our life goals and purpose.
The Institutes (formerly known as the Bible
Institute), Evangelism Ministry and Sunday School
provided ongoing instruction to equip individuals
to move forward in the Word. More than 60 classes
were offered during the spring and fall sessions,
which resulted in 1,800 people enrolled in courses
– an Institutes record!
Academics and empowerment were also at
the forefront of the ministry’s focus. The
Education Ministry continued its College Planning
Symposium with topics including “College
Survival Do’s & Don’ts,” “Preparing for the SATs”
and other collegiate information.
For the first time, this year’s Health and Fitness Expo
featured a farmers market.
The Christian Business Institute hosted sessions to help
leaders develop their business acumen. For example,
approximately 250 people attended the April monthly
ministry meeting to hear the featured speaker George
Fraser, chairman and CEO of Frasernet Networking
Conference.
FBCG led the way in modeling accessibility to health
care information in the faith-based community
through the pilot project Prince George’s Care Access
Network (PGCAN). In partnership with other county
churches, the consortium developed a health resource
guide, distributed information on Healthy Sundays
and provided an access link to the National Library of
Medicine (NIH) on the kiosks.
Students, parents and educators entered the new
school year covered in prayer during the annual Backto-School Prayer service. To further engage and support
the attendees, a high school marching band, book fair
and backpack distribution were included this year.
The Family Academy Project kicked-off an outreach
effort to increase FBCG interaction with Prince George’s
County Public Schools. The Parent Academy is an effort
to increase family participation in PGCPS and to support
students through interactive family workshops, student
enrichment, academic guidance and family support
from October to May.
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At the Health & Fitness Expo,
there were many demonstrations
and classes featuring healthy
cooking. This particular class
focused on grilling.
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Evangelism
Health & Wellness
The Evangelism Ministry continued to focus on
training individuals to share the gospel and
lead others to accept Jesus Christ as their
Savior. In January, a number of individuals
accepted Christ during the Warm Nights
event hosted in partnership with several
FBCG ministries. This annual partnership
houses homeless individuals and families
for a week, whereby they receive overnight
shelter, warm meals, basic necessities from
the SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment
Center, the preached word and so much more.
This year, health and wellness was a tremendous focus of the
department. Fit for the Kingdom’s name was changed to B.O.D.Y.
(Believers Overcoming Destructive Yokes) by Christ. The ministry
took a major role in challenging FBCG members to develop
healthier lifestyles. Based on the overwhelming participation in
the FBCG Moving Forward Weight Loss Challenge, the ministry
moved in the right direction. Over 1,200 persons joined the highly
successful church-wide fitness challenge launched in partnership
with the Health and Fitness ministries!
Aviation Ministry “Learn to Fly Day” is designed
to introduce youth to general aviation.
This summer, over 2,000 attendees participated in the 19th Annual
FBCG Health and Fitness Expo. Award-winning nutrition and
fitness expert Dr. Rovenia “Ro” Brock addressed the Joint Men’s
& Women’s Fellowship and Expo participants. They also heard
presentations, and participated in various health and wellness
sessions and over 20 different types of screenings.
New this year was the “Man Cave,”
which featured health and fitness
activities tailored to specifically
address men’s concerns in a relaxed
environment with physicians and
personal trainers.
The Health & Fitness Expo offered free screenings for
vision, glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney,
weight, body mass index, hearing, dental, podiatry,
breast, prostate, lung capacity and HIV/AIDS testing.
Fitness Ministry members also collaborated with
Domestic/Global Missions Medical Outreach at the
Baden Medical Center in Capitol Heights, Md., by
assisting with registration/intake, as well as medical
screenings during an event hosted for uninsured and
underinsured community members.
The Health Ministry, in partnership with the Agape
Ministry, held a Senior Symposium. Sessions were
held on Alzheimer’s and dementia, help for caregivers,
housing and an AARP listening session with more
than 80 seniors attending.
Pertinent caregiver
and aging
information was
provided at the
Senior Symposium.
The Moving Forward Weight Loss
Challenge was a huge success!
Approximately 1,200 people signed
up onsite and 341 participated online,
for a total weight loss of 1,081.9 lbs.
Adult female winner Donyale Hicks
(3rd from left) is 63.6 lbs. lighter;
Deacon Lou Holder, winner of the
adult male category, shed 26 lbs.; and
Robin Prince (2nd from right) lost 23
lbs. in the youth challenge.
Support Group
Members from the Cancer Support Ministry continued
to provide support to cancer survivors, caregivers
and those battling the disease. They participated
in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and also
volunteered onsite in support roles. Participants
raised over $2,000 for the event to benefit cancer
research.
Through the implementation and practice of biblical
principles, we have witnessed people bear fruit in
many areas of their lives that were once spiritually
barren. This is thanks in large part to the Education &
Training Ministries Department.
FBCG partnered with
Children’s National Medical
Center and Be the Match
Foundation® national
marrow donor program.
Of the 80 members that
signed up to participate at
the Health & Fitness Expo,
approximately 49 were
screened to save lives of
sickle cell patients in the
Eagle Scout project.
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Family Life
Ministries
First Lady Trina Jenkins, Department Head
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The Apostle Paul illustrates the mindset of a winner when he declares, “This
one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind.” The Family Life
Ministries wholeheartedly embraced the church’s theme for 2012. Living
in the past can stifle spiritual growth or cause complacency. This year the
department specialized in helping men, women, sons and daughters to strive
towards our corporate goal of moving forward with life-changing biblical
teaching, discipleship training and support.
As a result, the Family Life Department experienced
a robust year of spiritual progression! The ministry
has moved forward exponentially in capacity and
collaborative outreach initiatives. Through their
collaborative efforts, fellowships and corporate
events provided great discipleship opportunities.
A host of significant outreach efforts such as the
Shoe Resurrection Outreach, Samaritan’s Feet Shoe
Giveaway, Clothing and Household Item Drive, Teens
for Jeans, Domestic Violence Prevention, Food for
the Family Program and Military Care packages
allowed the department to impact more families in
our church and communities.
The Men’s Group launched the Red Zone Initiative,
which taught men how to achieve maximum
success in life through teaching and team building
events such as the Fatherhood Panel, Men Gone
Wild, Game Changers Weekend and the Father/Son
Cookout and Car Show. Abraham’s Promise now has
a new group, Husbands of Hannah, which aids men
in dealing with infertility, infant loss and their wives
while faced with the challenges of family building.
Men Following Christ continued Food for the Family, a
program created to provide food and mentoring for
families for up to one year.
At the Men Following Christ Moving
Forward retreat, men gathered for
early morning prayer overlooking
the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Cove
Conference and Retreat Center.
Meanwhile,
the
Women’s Group advanced at
preparing women to become spiritually mature and
to move forward in their home, at work and with one
another. The Women’s Monthly Fellowship hosted
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the Hats, Heels and Handbags High Tea with 600
women in attendance. The Tamar Ministry continued
to provide support for sexually abused women and
broadened its reach by including a group of 11
women from Jamaica who Skype into the meeting
each month. The Wives’ Support Ministry doubled
in size and continued to honor the institution of
marriage by offering assistance to those needing
support in difficult marriages through informative
sessions and camaraderie. The Homemakers Ministry
continued to meet the needs of stay-at-home moms
and incorporated social cooking classes to aid in
their hospitality efforts.
Queen Esther Ministry members preparing
sandwiches for their outreach.
An average 200 couples gathered each month for
mentoring and relationship building at the Couples
Ministry fellowship and outings such as “The
Amazing Race” and “8-on-8 Date Night.” The Newly
Wed Fellowship, which mentors newly married
couples, celebrated its 10th anniversary. And the
Singles Ministry hosted well attended, fun-filled and
creative events geared toward single Christians.
Kids’ World cared for an average of 450 children each
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month while parents attended meetings or classes.
Kids’ World also instituted SMILE workshops and
skill-based sessions such as knitting, chess and
many other interesting activities.
Military Care cared for our military families with great
compassion, along with sending care packages
containing DVDs of FBCG services each month to
deployed members. In recognition of their diligent
efforts, Navy Lieutenant Samoa McClanahan
presented ministry members with a U.S. flag that
was flown in Camp Sabalu-Harrison, Afghanistan.
Our 8th grade basketball
team made the sweet 16
in the Division II National
Championship.
The Sports Ministry advanced on and off the court. In
addition to the 8th grade basketball team advancing to
the sweet 16 in the Division II National Championship,
they conducted a successful tournament at Duvall High
School. Twenty-five teams participated and they raised
funds to subsidize participation for 15 kids who could not
afford to pay registration fees. Consequently, the young
athletes helped inspire their peers to have a productive
and meaningful summer while introducing them to Christ.
Department highlights also include the first FBCG
Senior Symposium hosted by the Agape Ministry in
collaboration with the Health Ministry.
FBCG military veterans and their families were honored at a Veterans Day
appreciation celebration, sponsored by the Military Care Ministry.
First Lady Trina Jenkins shared laughs with Reverend Dr. Suzan Johnson
Cook, the ambassador at-large for international religious freedom,
during the Women Moving 4ward Conference “face-time” interview.
The discipleship ministries have made great strides
as well. Our joint discipleship graduation had the
largest graduating class ever with 433 participants.
Additionally, approximately 1,400 men and women
participated in discipleship training each week. Men
and women focus studies and discipleship ministries
continued to be a big success in the transformation
of lives.
The Family Life Department added two new
ministries to the roster. All Things New Ministry will
service those dealing with same-sex attraction.
Friendly Visitors will visit senior members of FBCG
to ensure that they feel honored, respected and
assured that they play an important role in the life
of the church.
Dr. Debora Hooper, a former rapper, actress and now pastor, challenged
the singles to “pray it forward” at their annual prayer breakfast.
Competition was in the air as the Singles Ministry hosted a
game night fellowship for members.
Through the work of the Family Life Department,
thousands of lives have been transformed and
families were renewed because people were able
to leave their past behind this year. Obstacles
have been turned into opportunities and trials have
become triumphs because their focus shifted to
the future. By concentrating on God’s eternal prize,
entire families have moved toward the kingdom of
God and experienced champion style victories in
their lives through the Lord.
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Award-winning actress and singer
Tamela Mann sang a stirring rendition
of her Billboard hit, “Take Me to the
King,” at the Women Moving 4ward
worship service.
Helps
Ministries
Deacon Frank Walton, Department Head
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The Helps Ministries is a multi-dimensional department with a single purpose
to serve others – whether it is extending hospitality to members and guests
alike. With this simple yet wide-ranging goal in mind, we routinely reach out to
provide a helping hand for people in our church and community. The ministry
passionately serves as a link between those in need and God. This year, many
felt the assurance of God’s provision because earthly resources provided the
basic needs to help others move forward in times of trouble and necessity.
Shuttle service is provided to anyone who parked in Lot G, thanks to the Transportation Ministry drivers.
The Card and Flower ministries continued to focus
their outreach efforts at The Bradford Oaks Home
for seniors, serving residents the third Saturday
of every month. The ministry members assisted
the staff with feeding the seniors lunch, cleaning
up and setting up for the afternoon activity.
During their visits they also sang songs, read
Scriptures and prayed with the patients. One
resident accepted Christ through the ministries’
outreach efforts. Gift bags were presented to the
female residents at Bradford Oaks for Mother’s
Day, while 25 gift bags, Bibles, games and other
personal items were taken to Veteran’s Hospital
for Father’s Day. The Flower Ministry also
ministered to sick ministry members by visiting,
praying with them and preparing meals.
The Hospitality Ministry participated in outreach
with six different organizations by providing 60
blankets for the homeless through So Others
Might Eat (S.O.M.E.); donated approximately 150
personal care items to Shepherd’s Cove Women’s
Shelter; gave 170 Easter baskets and candy to St.
Anne’s Infant & Maternity Home; donated children’s
books, toys and stuffed animals to Children’s
National Medical Center; provided 13 gift bags
filled with personal items for women’s residents
at My Sister’s Place Women’s Shelter; and blessed
the SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment Center
with 51 pounds of non-perishable food items.
Ushers welcomed members and guests to various
services throughout the year. The Intermediate
Ushers Ministry collected items on the S.O.M.E.
wish list and presented them to the organization.
The Junior Ushers Ministry participated in
outreach to St. Jude Hospital throughout the year.
As a ministry, youth ages 6-13 donated nearly
$200. The Senior Ushers Ministry also partnered
with other ministries for outreach efforts.
The Safety and Traffic Control Ministry (formerly
Security Ministry) continued to provide a safe
worship environment and traffic flow.
Together, these ministries serve the people of
God with love and a spirit of excellence.
Ushers made members and
guests feel welcome as they
came to worship.
Safety and Traffic Control Ministry
members kept order and traffic
flowing at all services.
The Hospitality Ministry
supported nearly 450
events in 2012.
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Missions
Ministries
Reverend Thomas Sims, Department Head
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The Great Commission commands us all to go into the world and share the good
news of Jesus Christ with all people. The Missions Ministries has consistently
shared the gospel and the glory of God to people throughout the world globally
and domestically. This year, Missions were steady in the race and challenged
individuals to leave their spiritual comfort zones and boldly move forward in
spreading the message of love, hope and salvation through evangelism and
support.
Since 2006, the Domestic Missions arm of Global
Missions has been operating strong and impacting
lives in this nation. In March 2012, the Domestic
Missions Ministry was officially launched and
completed several domestic missions trips in the
Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, McDowell
County, W. Va. and New Orleans, La.
Domestic Missions conducted an In-House
Medical Mission and a Health and Wellness Clinic
in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. This
outreach included pulmonary care services for the
first time and a designated local pharmacy to fill
generic prescriptions immediately following the
patient’s examination at a fixed cost of only $6.
The 23-person physician team provided services
to 30 people. Team members performed 12 complete
physicals, one resulting in a life-saving referral and
two patients were seen for follow-up care.
During spring break Domestic Missions also partnered
with Anacostia Gospel Chapel and DC Christian
Ministries for “Extreme Makeover II - Neighborhood
Edition” in southeast Washington, D.C. The team
consisted of 61 people and during the course of four
days, 301 people were served through praise and
worship, the Agape Closet, Vacation Bible School, job
skills training, health screenings and preventive dental
care for children. Lunch was also provided each day to
neighborhood residents. Repairs were made to several
homes, including landscaping and neighborhood
clean-up projects.
More than 80 volunteers served Thanksgiving dinner to homeless individuals and those in need for the Feed the Hungry Ministry’s annual outreach.
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The Dorcas Ministry was steadfast in sharing God’s
Word and rendering words of encouragement
to residents at a number of facilities including
Evergreen Senior Community, Open Door Women’s
Shelter, Senior and Adult Respite Care Ministry,
SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment Center
and Redmiles House. The Dorcas Ministry also
collaborated with the Evangelism Ministry to house
homeless individuals for a week through our annual
Warm Nights outreach.
Feed the Hungry Ministry prepared 9,710 lunches
and distributed them in Seat Pleasant and on
Eastern Avenue, Foote Street and Division Avenue
in Riverdale, Md.
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More than 400 people attended the
Seasoned Citizens Banquet, sponsored
by the Dorcas Ministry.
Journeying to Eastern Europe in the summer, a
faithful team of 15 people from the Foreign Missions
Ministry brought the spirit of FBCG to Ukraine. The
ministry included a Vacation Bible Study for 125
children, a men’s night service, women’s fellowship,
youth explosion and several worship services.
All ministry events were conducted at our sister
church, Grace Baptist in Dubrovitsa, Ukraine. Tania
Martin, our full-time missionary in Ukraine, also
worked with the ministry. To spotlight the ministry’s
global impact, the Computer Ministry developed a
webpage to highlight the ongoing mission
work. It also serves as a resource tool for world
partners, as well as national and international
organizations on world hunger.
The H.O.P.E. Ministry launched a new outreach
– Hope for One in One Outreach. The
sole purpose of this outreach is to make a
difference in the lives of a family in need over
the course of an entire year. Through the
outreach, the ministry served two families by
providing cooked meals, household cleaning
products, cutting the grass during the month
of May and June, providing Mother’s Day gifts
and taking the families on bowling outings
and to baseball games.
The Prison Ministry served 12 different
facilities throughout the year. Within their
Ten ministries collaborated along with 210 volunteers to prepare
3,500 Thanksgiving bags with turkeys.
outreach 72 people came forth for salvation,
125 people rededicated their lives to Christ and
577 people came forward for prayer. A new arm
of the Prison Ministry called the Shiloh Ministry
was introduced this year. The Shiloh Ministry
ministers to families of the imprisoned, providing
them a safe place to share in confidence while their
loved ones are incarcerated. The Prison Ministry
also introduced the Road to Re-Entry Ministry at
the Upper Marlboro Jail, which ministers to men
with short sentences who will be re-entering the
community in seven months or less.
Approximately 1,628 boxes of food were distributed
by the Share Ministry this year. Outreach efforts
and Wellness Center, which awarded the ministry with an
Appreciation Award for Volunteer Service. Three persons
willingly accepted Christ during the ministry’s outreaches.
The Willing Workers Ministry held their annual baby shower for
young unwed mothers from the St. Anne Infant and Maternity
Home, the Youth Professional Development Center, Charles
Flowers High School and Tall Oaks School. During the baby
shower, six ladies accepted Christ as their personal savior and
one rededicated her life to Christ.
As the Missions Ministries moved forward doing the work of
the Lord, God saw fit to add nearly 150 new team members
who helped further us in fulfilling the department’s mission
here and abroad.
were focused at the Deanwood Rehabilitation
Our partnership with MegaCARE Missions provided a water well
for Melchizedek Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, making it possible for
the hospital to perform surgeries and other medical procedures
with clean water.
Marian Nembhard, one of our full-time missionaries,
teaches in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
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Music & Arts
Ministries
Minister Stephen Hurd, Department Head
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All forms of fine arts were utilized by the Music and Arts Ministries to exhort,
uplift and encourage the body of Christ and the community. Throughout the
year, members, services and events were blessed by unique experiences that
manifested the presence of God through the awesome gifts of song, dance,
banner waving, dramatization and instruments. Spirit-filled encounters through
a variety of praise and worship experiences gave worshipers opportunities to
see God move without the gospel being preached on several occasions. Indeed,
these encounters were instrumental in helping many people push past their
circumstances and move forward, to the glory of God!
The Music & Arts Ministries magnified and exalted the
Lord during Sunday, holiday and homegoing services,
as well as ministry activities and special church
events such as New Year’s Revival, All-Night Prayer,
Back-to-School Prayer, the church’s 95th and Pastor
Jenkins’ 23rd anniversaries, respectively. In addition,
they accompanied Pastor Jenkins to various speaking
engagements.
The Drama Ministry brought the Word of the Lord to
life with dramatic faith-based productions such as
the “Resurrection Depiction” and “Not Forsaken,” a
ministry production for healing and bereavement.
The Banner Ministry established teams to support
all services at the Worship Center, including youth
teams. The Chosen Generation Ministry supported
the Seasoned Citizens Banquet.
The Banner and Liturgical Dance ministries continued
The Liturgical Dance Ministry members shared
the greatness of God during services and ministry
events through dance movement. Throughout
the year, attendees at the Agape Ministry Spring
Gala, the Pearl of Wisdom Celebration and the
annual Seasoned Citizens Banquet were blessed
to raise the bar and increase in numbers. The Praise
Team members participated in a praise & worship boot
camp facilitated by Minister Stephen Hurd. The Chosen
Generation, Combined Choir, Male Chorus, Sunbeams,
Inspirational Choir, United Voices, Youth and Young Adult
choir members continued to sing for God’s glory in
Banners are waved during worship
to exalt the Lord.
many capacities. They supported gospel-recording
artists BeBe Winans and Pastor Charles Jenkins at
the Bobby Jones Gospel taping. The Inspirational
Choir ministered and comforted bereaved families
at homegoing celebrations, and the Male Chorus
participated in MERGE. The Sunbeams joyfully sang
during the Black History Program and their annual tea
party for Larkin Chase residents. They also attended
the Kennedy Center for a Mozart Experience and
prepared Mother’s & Father’s Day essays.
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Liturgical Dance Ministry membership has grown substantially in
all age groups from 5 to adult.
by their performances as well. They also established
motivational enrichment sessions, attended an annual
Dallas Black Dance workshop and were selected to
participate in “Yahweh.”
Outreach efforts were plentiful for the Music & Arts
Ministries. The Ensemble Dance Group ministered at
the Arlington County Department of Human Services,
Women’s Walking in Power Conference, Cheltenham
Youth Facility and the Upper Marlboro Detention
Center. They also visited Larkin Chase Harborside
Health facility and delivered toiletries to local shelters.
The Adult Team ministered at Show Place Arena for the
Everest Institute graduation.
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Israel Houghton helped us celebrate the
church’s 95th and Pastor Jenkins’ 23rd
anniversaries, respectively.
during Heart Disease Month. Collaborative
efforts with other ministries also added
resources to outreach initiatives such as the
Samaritan Purse Project, Christmas Child
Shoe Box, Livestock Global outreach and
Christmas in April.
Choirs partnered to serve organizations such as Haitian
Children, Won by One, So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.),
the Prince George’s County Family Crisis Center,
Shepherd’s Cove, The Residence on Greenbelt assisted
living and Washington Hospital Center.
By collaborating with other ministries, the Music & Arts
Ministries impacted the community even more. The
Male Chorus partnered with Men Following Christ for
weekly food distribution throughout the community.
Partnerships were fostered throughout the year with
the Prison, Evangelism, Hagar and Health ministries
Youth praise team members offered praise unto the Lord.
FBCG has a number of choirs for all age groups. Shown here is the
Fellowship Chorale along with members of the Adult Praise Team.
The Music & Arts Ministries are grateful for another stellar
year of bringing glory to God and moving the congregation
forward in corporate worship. The year culminated in
the fourth annual Christmas celebration of “The Uncut
Coming of Christ,” a department-wide collaboration
that blended dramatization, song, dance and banners.
New this year was a pre-show featuring “Welcome to
Bethlehem” experience that transported attendees back
in time to experience the sights and sounds where Jesus
was born. The scene was complete with live animals,
a marketplace and much more. “The Uncut Coming of
Christ” has grown to three performances featuring a cast
and crew of 260 people. More importantly, the moving
dramatization led numerous individuals to respond to the
gospel at the conclusion of each performance.
Liturgical dancers ministered at Evergreen Senior Community.
In the testimony scene of “The Uncut
Coming of Christ,” Blind Bartimaeus gave
a riveting depiction of how it felt being an
outcast and ultimately healed by Jesus.
“The Uncut Coming of Christ” Christmas celebration put a modern-day
twist on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus more than 2,000
years ago.
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2012
Guest
Psalmists
Tonya Baker
Dayton, OH
Maurette Brown Clark
Baltimore, MD
Pastor Kim Burrell
Houston, TX
Jonathan Butler
Encino, CA
Cinque Cullar
Chicago, IL
Patrick Dopson
Birmingham, AL
James Fortune
Atlanta, GA
Anaysha FigueroaCooper
Brooklyn, NY
First Lady Kim
McLeod
Washington, DC
VaShawn Mitchell
Atlanta, GA
Jason Nelson
Randallstown, MD
Dorothy Norwood
Chicago, IL
Kurt Carr
Houston, TX
Isaac Carree
Atlanta, GA
Beverly Crawford
Gainesville, FL
Y’anna Crawley
Washington, DC
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Israel Houghton
Houston, TX
Tamela Mann
Cedar Hill, TX
Pastor Donnie
McClurkin
Long Island, NY
Lisa Page Brooks
Detroit, MI
Jessica Reedy
Saginaw, MI
Kierra Sheard
Detroit, MI
Leon Timbo
Atlanta, GA
Pastor Keith Battle
Zion Church
Landover, MD
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2012
Guest
Preachers
& Speakers
Bishop Courtney McBath
Calvary Revival Church
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Rovenia “Ro” Brock
Anniston, AL
Minister James Brown
JTB Communications
Bethesda, MD
Maurette Brown Clark
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Samuel Chand
Sam Chand Ministries
Stockbridge, GA
Pastor Jan Greenwood
Gateway Church
Southlake, TX
Pastor Michael
Henderson
New Beginnings
Community Church
Matthews, NC
Bishop I.V. Hilliard
New Light Christian
Center Church
Houston, TX
Dr. Debora Hooper
Bronx, NY
Reverend Dr. Jacqueline
E. McCullough
International Gathering
at Beth Rapha
Pomona, NY
Michelle McKinney
Hammond
Ghana, Africa
Bishop Alfred Owens
Greater Mt. Calvary
Holy Church
Washington, DC
Co-Pastor Susie Owens
Greater Mt. Calvary
Holy Church
Washington, DC
Adrienne Corder
Corder Pounders
Youth & Family Fitness
Washington, DC
Pastor Deborah Dukes
Harvest Life Changers
Woodbridge, VA
Dr. Lois Evans
Oak Cliff
Fellowship Church
Dallas, TX
Dr. Tony Evans
Oak Cliff
Fellowship Church
Dallas, TX
Pastor Darryl Godlock
Calvert County
Baptist Church
Prince Frederick, MD
Bishop Clifford and
Pamela Frazier
Battle for the Family
Richmond, TX
Sarah Jakes
The Potter’s House
Dallas, TX
Bishop T.D. Jakes
The Potter’s House
Dallas, TX
Pastor Cathy Johnson
The House of the Lord
Akron, OH
Pastor Jeffrey Johnson
Eastern Star Church
Indianapolis, IN
Reverend Dr. Suzan
Johnson Cook
U.S. Ambassador Atlarge for International
Religious Freedom
Washington, DC
Pastor Robert Manning
First Baptist Church of
District Heights
District Heights, MD
Reverend Dr.
Jasmin Sculark
Shiloh Missionary
Baptist Church
York, PA
Pastor Paul Sheppard
Destiny Christian
Fellowship
Hayward, CA
Priscilla Shirer
Going Beyond Ministries
Dallas, TX
Pastor Tyrone
Stevenson
Hope Christian Center
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Lance Watson
The Saint Paul’s
Baptist Church
Richmond, VA
Dr. Doug Weiss
Heart to Heart
Counseling
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Lindsey Marsh
Warren
Worth the Wait
Revolution, Inc.
Temple Hills, MD
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Children & Youth Ministries
Boy Scouts
William Chin
Children’s Bible Study
Reverend Patricia H. Singleton
Children’s Institute
Dorothy Singletary
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2013
FBCG
Ministry
Leaders
Cub Scouts
Mark Branch
Gideon’s Army
Wayne Apple
Girl Scouts/Brownies/DAISIES
Rebecca Holley
M.E.R.G.E.
Pastor Joe Lee
Nursery
Tonya McCullough
Project Manhood
Deacon Douglas Smith
R.E.B.E.L.S. 4LIFE
Reverend Billy T. Staton Jr.
Star
Nadiyyah Ishman
Youth Bible Study
Reverend Billy T. Staton Jr.
Education & Training Ministries
Academic/
Empowerment Group
Dianne Taylor
Aviation
Donnie Simons
B.o.d.y. by Christ
Reverend Thea Wilson
Cancer Support
Dr. Karyn Wills
Christian Business
Institute
Floyd Wilson
Children’s Discipleship
Vera Shepard
Computer
Jeff Holiday
Connections
Carla Aikens
Crisis Care
Rhonda Green
Education
Dr. Steven Corey-Bey
Employment
Chalma Hunt
Evangelism
Reverend Shirley Dawson
Fitness
Rhonda Murrill
Health
Jacqueline McDaniels
Healing Transitions & Bereavement
Annette Fortt
Legal
Renee Hill
Life Builders
Reverend Josephine Miller
Political Information Network
Dorothy Wilson
Sunday School
Reverend Esther Gordon
TRACT
Michelle Thomas
Turning Point
Deacon David Moore
Tutoring
Edwanda Larkin
Vacation Bible School
Enid Curry
Family Life Ministries
Abraham’s Promise
Wanda Thomas
Hagar
Carolyn O’Bryant
Sisters in Discipleship
Deaconess Janette Moore
Agape
Flora McKenzie
Homemakers
Tyra Lane-Kingsland
SINGLES
Adrienne Alexander
ALL THINGS NEW
Debora Barr
Joshua’s Anointed Generation
Minister Tony Leaner
Single Parenting
Adrienne Alexander
Brothers in Discipleship
Wendell Washington
Kids’ World
Kim Green
Sisters for Your Journey
Johnsie Webster
Couples
Minister Ulysses “Skip” Little
Men Connecting WITH CHRIST
Minister Ulysses “Skip” Little
Sports
Michael Rhim
Crossroads
To Be Determined
Men Following Christ
& The Huddle
Reverend Johnny Parker
Tamar Roxanne Burroughs
Divine Discipleship for Sisters
Minister Deborah Leaner
Divorce Care
Deacon Charles Thomas
Domestic Violence
Reverend Linda Thomas
FRIENDLY VISITORS
Demetris Royal
Grace Magazine
Barbara Streeter
Military Care
Dr. Jimmie Drummond
P.R.A.I.S.E.
Minister Sylvia Taylor
Prosperity Partners
Michelle Singletary-McIntyre
Queen Esther
Carolyn Tatem
Samson’s Dilemma
Minister Milton Holt
Wives’ Support Geneva Pearson
Women in Need
Cara Boyce
Women’s Fellowship
Armeana Street
Women’s Focus Studies
Jackie Parker
Women’s Ministry
First Lady Trina Jenkins
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Missions Ministries
Helps Ministries
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Armor Bearers
Fred Johnson
Spanish
Nancy Ashley
Domestic
Zereta Young
Card
Dalmita Marshall
Transportation
Michael Moore
Dorcas
Minister Sylvia Taylor
Deaf
Bobby Freeman
Feed the Hungry
Patricia Williams
Epistles
Judy Simmons
Global Missions
Carlene Pryor
Flower
Marcia Buford
H.O.P.E.
Deacon Maurice Winn
Hospitality
Catherine Bussie
Prison
Deacon Ron Etheridge
Intermediate Ushers
Dorina Rock
Junior Ushers
JoAnn Kent
Pastor’s Aid
Lois Smith
Safety & Traffic Control
Deacon Roderick McCray
Senior Ushers
Darryl Jacobs
Share
Sandra Williams
Willing Workers
Thembi Ndlovu-Hickey
Music & Arts Ministries
Special Ministries
Adult Praise Team
Minister Veronica Lassiter
Sunbeams
Rosie Woodrick
AV
Andre Joyner
Art
John Anderson
United Voices
Vicky Mitchell
Audit
Paul Griffin
Banner
Cathryn Odom
Young Adult Choir
Tiffany White
Budget
Paul Griffin
Chosen Generation
Amber Swinson
Young Adult Praise Team
Tamika Shingler
Deacon
Deacon Frank Walton
Combined Choir
Linda Plater
Drama
Joshua Jenkins
Fellowship Chorale
Emerson Davis Sr.
Inspirational Choir
Dorothy Morris
Liturgical Dance
Derrick Witherspoon
Male Chorus
Victor Birks
Puppets
Stephanie Jackson
Trustees
Deacon John Terry
DEACONESS
Deaconess Thelma Hagood
Finance
Michael Richardson
Magazine
Marilyn Davy
Media
Betty Riley
Ministerial Staff
Reverend Thomas Sims
MINISTERS
Reverend Terence Johnson
Photography
Michael Williams Sr.
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2012 SMI
Annual Report
Minister Cynthia Terry, President
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SHABACH! Ministries, Inc. celebrated its 16th year of meeting the needs of
education and human services in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. This
year was filled with success stories and landmark accomplishes in both our
Education Division and Community Services Division.
Highlights include:
Stephen Neal, chairman of the board, was named
Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce
Businessman of the Year.
Cynthia Terry, SMI president, was named chair of
the Maryland Association of Social Service Boards.
MASSB is composed of the board of directors of
all 24 counties in the state of Maryland.
Education Division highlights start with our
SHABACH! Christian Learning Center. In June,
the Learning Center graduated 43 soaring eagles.
At capacity, with 121 students, the SCLC will be
opening two new classrooms in 2013.
On Feb. 16, 2012, the 3 & 4 year olds took a day off
from their studies and went on an annual trip to
the Ice Show. This year Disney on Ice celebrated
“100 Years of Magic.” The 2 year olds hosted the
Blue Sky Puppet Theater, with “Rufus,” a dear little
blue friend who taught that “Different is Special”
and challenged us to embrace and accept our
differences.
Raging Reptiles came to share real animals with
our preschoolers for their Aquatic Reptile Show
outside on the playground. Included in their show
were baby lobsters, a turtle, iguana, several snakes
and other reptiles. The children learned a lot of
interesting facts about the many creatures that
were on display. The attraction was so interesting
that when the School-Aged Summer Enrichment
children came out to play, we invited them to join
us and experience the animals as well.
The SHABACH! Before & After Care and Summer
Enrichment Program has been progressing to
great standards. Our Summer Enrichment
Program was restructured to include three camps
within one that focused on different activities for
various age groups. We operated a mini-kickball
program for our older students and continued to
study our Young Peacemakers conflict resolution
series from Peacemakers Ministries, Inc. This
series focuses on teaching youth how to make
godly decisions when interacting with others and
how to make “God Way” choices instead of “My
Way” choices.
Fall began with a new Creative Art Curriculum,
which involves activities planned around allowing
students to be able to use critical thinking skills to
creatively express their own ideas. Our staff has
actively planned lessons around monthly themes
and allowed the students to create projects that
reinforced the themes. Our goal this year was to
give students experiences that would enhance
academic and cultural skills.
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Creativity is my specialty.
We are moving Forward!
SHABACH! Christian Academy had great exploits in 2012, including:
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School wide, SCA students averaged 1.1 years above
grade level.
•
Seventy three percent of students averaged more than
2 years above grade level.
•
Twenty-five middle school students completed more
than 500 hours of community service.
•
The kindergarten class averaged in the 87th percentile in
reading and in the 76th percentile in math.
•
First graders averaged in the 88th percentile in reading
and 80th percentile in math.
•
Nearly 100 students read and passed comprehension
tests on more than 3,000 books.
•
SHABACH! successfully launched an extensive
enrichment program that allowed more than 90% of
students to participate in such activities as tennis,
gymnastics, golf, band, investment club and more.
•
SHABACH! scholars polished their public speaking skills:
70% of our 8th graders competed in the Maryland State
Oratorical contest hosted by MD Speak. Chaya Johnson
took 2nd place in that competition.
Did you know you should drink half your
weight in water daily?
•
Band students competed in two competitions during the
year. For their first year of competition, the SCA band did
quite well and they look forward to returning in 2013.
Enjoying gym class at SHABACH!
Science! I can’t believe it worked.
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In addition to the use of Mimio Tech, Tech Steps
and Net Support, SHABACH! has successfully
launched Time To Know, a curriculum that
allows teachers to individualize student
learning through customized assignments,
launch activities for whole class or individual
instruction, monitor student and class
progress, build formative and summative
assessments, and develop reports to
demonstrate results. SCA is the only school in
the region that is implementing Time to Know.
•
Over 30 students completed the Stanford
Achievement Test in May 2012. This test helps
parents evaluate what their child has learned
and assists with the planning of content for
the next school year. The SAT test is also
offered to non SHABACH! families as well.
•
Enrollment is growing. This year 56 families
enrolled with 90 students, of which 30 are
high school students.
Under the direction of Terry Carter, students
have embraced a physical fitness challenge.
SCA’s 5th and 6th graders are competing in
the Global Children’s Challenge, with the goal
of averaging 15,000 steps per child per day.
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SHABACH! Homeschool Academy
is a unique
home schooling ministry. The K-12 home school
administration program provides a wide variety of
services such as curriculum selection, oversight,
parental support meetings, group classes,
newsletters, testing, and high school diploma and
graduation programs.
•
Michael Smith, Maya Johnson and Brandi
Bess graduated from 12th grade in May 2012
and all three students were accepted in a
college program.
The 2012 cadre of students who participated in our Summer Youth Employment Program.
SCA celebrates Grandparents Day with a special luncheon.
The SYEP received a $14,500.00 grant this
year, whereby SYEP students were asked to
write a 500-word essay about today’s job
market and how they would use technology
for career advancement instead of social
enjoyment. Of the seven winners, the top two
received iPad 3s and the others received iPad
2s.
We won IPAD’s for participating in the SYEP essay contest.
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The SHABACH! Community Services Division has
Development Training
Opportunities Program and the SHABACH! Emergency
Empowerment Center.
two
Distributing groceries to the community.
departments,
the
Eighty students were accepted in the Summer
Youth Employment Program. Several of the
students were placed in jobs outside of the program
earlier in the summer. Out of the remaining 63
eligible participants, 31 students were placed in
paid internships including 13 at FBCG. Rudy Duke
conducted training in the computer lab, teaching
resume building and various Microsoft applications.
The Employment Readiness Program served
just over 250 people.
SMI purchased and coordinated the
distribution of over 500 backpacks at the
FBCG Back-to-School Prayer service and over
200 backpacks to local schools.
From January – September 2012, the
SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment Center
accomplished the following:
Our weekly outreach of breads, pastries
and produce continued with the 4-H Youth
Organization, True Vine, Millwood, Kent
Baptist Church, Young Men Enlightening
Younger Men, City of Colmar Manor, Columbia
Park School, Seat Pleasant Senior Center, The
House, Jericho Church and the FBCG Agape
Ministry. These weekly outreaches totaled
over 2,116 boxes.
Calvert County Baptist Church has been a
tremendous outreach and success story for us.
We have mentored them for over three years and
their organization has grown rapidly. With the
help of SHABACH! they now feed over 280 people
a month.
The EEC conducted two joint ventures this year
with Prince George’s County Department of
Social Services (in March and June) that provided
people with fresh produce, packaged and can
goods. This venture totaled 800 bags of groceries
that fed more than 3,000 people.
Students in need of uniforms were clothed
through the school project. More than 500 items
were distributed to various schools locally and
beyond.
families and a total of 37,967 men, women and children in 2012. The
veterans tally is 58 for this period, 249 infants and 17,510 pampers were
distributed. Approximately 35,394 bags of groceries were distributed
to the community. This is an approximate 25% increase from 2011.
The SHABACH! Emergency Empowerment Center is immensely grateful
for its partners, including Bed, Bath and Beyond for donations with a
market value of $161,570.45. In addition, total donations of products
and produce was $247,874.81. SMI accomplishments to date would be
impossible without the many volunteers who freely gave of their time
and efforts. Collectively, their time consisted of over 7,192 volunteer
hours. The fair market value of $19 per hour equates to a total cash
value of $136,648. Because of their efforts, along with our industry
partners, SMI was able to fill the gap by meeting temporal needs of
some of the Washington area’s most vulnerable populations.
The Center mentored First Baptist Church of
Walker Mill and Florida Avenue Baptist Church
on how to distribute hundreds of groceries to
the community. This is in conjunction with a list
of other ministries and organizations waiting to
participate in the program.
The EEC donated to the Family Crisis Center a half
pallet of food for their clients.
Given the nation’s economy and high rate of
unemployment, SMI served more than 12,989
SHABACH! volunteers hard at work, serving the community.
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First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(mailing address)
Ministry Center
3600 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785
301-773-3600 Church
301-341-5660 Fax
www.fbcglenarden.org
Email: fbcginfo@fbcglenarden.org