Congratulations parents of 8th graders.  You’ve made it this far! 

Is your child nervous about high school?  Are you?

Call For Love of Children today!  We are offering a free innovative summer program that will prepare your student for high school.   Your student will earn community service hours for their participation. 

Dial 202-349-3517 to speak with Kathleen today at our Washington, DC location! 

Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
Daily workshops
11:00am Sunday morning service
8:00pm evening services

Bishop Joseph Weathers, Pastor/Founder (host pastor) Eld. David Myrick, Asst. Pastor

Theme: Kingdom Builders

Guest speakers: 
20 - 21  Bis. Howard Tillman, Columbus, OH
22          Eld.Darryl P. Thomas, Alexandria, VA
23          Eld. W. Michael Fields, WDC
24          Dist. Eld. Wilbert Stephan Simmons, Ft. Washington, MD
25          Eld. Charles Cunningham, WDC
27          Eld. Ronald Johnson, Chadbourn, NC

Holy Temple Church of Christ
439 12th St., SE, WDC  20003
Sis. Bernadine Johnson, Church Secretary 202-547-8364
www.htconline.org

8:30pm - 11:30pm


THIS WILL BE THE BIGGEST KEEP IT REAL FRIDAY EVENT AS OF YET!!

Special Guests for the Night:  Make It Plain Praise Team, Hunter Memorial AME's Mime and Dance Ministry, Ten Commandments Band, Minister Thomas Brackeen - Word (Youth Pastor of Gospel Church) and more...

Hunter Memorial AME Church
4719 Silver Hill RD
Suitland, MD

11am-5pm

TEEN/YOUNG ADULT SERVICE THAT SERVES AT A FRIDAY NIGHT ALTERNATIVE!!
Hosted by Hillcrest Baptist Church. Friends and neighbors in and around the 20748 zip code are invited to join in the fun, free food, free games, free health screening, financial planning seminars, carnival slide and moon bounce, clown, skate mobile, pony rides, free clothing boutique, display of vintage cars and more.

2200 Iverson Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
301-423-6288 or hillcrest_baptist_church@hotmail.com

9am - 12pm

Sponsored by Parker Memorial Baptist Church.  Food, face painting, moon bounce, blood pressure checks

1601 Norbeck Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
 

11am-4pm

Grace Tabernacle...A Way of Holiness is having their first Youth Rally.  There will be food, music, door prizes, steppers, and much more. Most importantly the Word of God will go forth. Youth ages 15-25 are invited, whether you are saved, not saved or just need a Word from God, please come and celebrate Jesus with us.

Kelsey Temple Church of God in Christ
1435 Bishop Samuel KelseyWay, NW, WDC
(formerly Park Road)
Pastor Judy E. Warner
202-390-3493
 

Roger Mason Jr, San Antonio Spurs Guard and Washington, DC native, will host his 1st Annual Ball for a Cause on July 29 featuring bowling at Lucky Strike in Chinatown.  Several of Roger’s former Wizards teammates are coming out to support the cause, including Brendan Haywood, Etan Thomas and DeShawn Stevenson, as well as current and former NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, Chris Bosh, Bobby Simmons, Robert Horry, Sean Singletary and Tony Massenburg. Additionally, Craig Littlepage, Athletic Director from the University of Virginia, Mason’s alma mater, will join the festivities. Proceeds from the events will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area (NKF/NCA). 

Kidney disease is something that hits home for Mason.  When Roger was 11, his father Roger Mason Sr. passed away from kidney disease. According to Mason, "It has been a dream of mine to be a part of such a wonderful organization that shares my vision.  The National Kidney Foundation has helped many people live a healthier and happy life. I am proud to announce our inaugural event in July. I look forward to years of supporting the cause."

Other invited guests include Wizards Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison, basketball legends Alonzo Mourning and Jalen Rose and DC Mayor Adrian Fenty.

The event at Lucky Strike will showcase the bowling skills of some of today’s top athletes and entertainers.  Lanes are available for purchase and each lane will have a celebrity and a young kidney patient.  Bowling lanes are $3,500 and individual tickets to the event are $100, which includes complimentary food, drinks, gift bag, and the opportunity to mingle with athletes and other celebrities. 

The Washington, DC area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the nation but the National Kidney Foundation is working hard in the community to combat that. Funds from this event will be used to support vital research, patient services, public and physician education, and organ donation programs. Proceeds will also support NKF/NCA’s flagship program, Knock Out Kidney Disease, a comprehensive screening and education program targeted at at-risk individuals.

Preston A. Englert, Jr., President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area said, “We are proud to partner with Roger on this unique fundraiser. His knowledge of the problem in the Washington, DC area will really help to raise awareness about kidney disease and its leading causes—diabetes and high blood pressure—and get those most at risk vital information to improve their health.”

For tickets or sponsorship, please contact Kevin Cannady at the National Kidney Foundation, kcannady@kidneywdc.org, 202-244-7900 ext. 11. Register online at www.kidneywdc.org.

The Tabernacle Church of Laurel, MD invites you to attend the 10-Year Pastoral Celebration of Senior Pastors, Bishop G. Randolph Gurley and Dr. Manon Gurley and 30 years of Ministry Service for Bishop G. Randolph Gurley.

The Celebration begins on Thursday July 31 at 7:00 p.m., continues on Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m., and concludes on Sunday, August 3 at 11:00 a.m. There will be excellent guest speakers, awesome Praise & Worship and many multi-cultural activities. All are welcome to attend. These events are free to the public.

Tabernacle Church
11601 South Laurel Drive
Laurel, MD
301-490-3838 or 410-792-4070

6pm-10pm
July 28 – 1 August 2008
Monday – Friday

Vacation Bible School will start soon. You don’t want to miss this fun filled week.  No need to go home to cook, food will be served each night.  Bible Hour followed by a fun-filled field trip each night.  Tennis, Miniature Golf, Swimming, Bowling, & Roller Skating. Friday All Night Sleep Over; Movies, etc. Breakfast served on Saturday Morning.

Bring your children and yourself and let’s have a fun filled week.

St. Paul Christian Center
218 East Monroe Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-684-8983

11am-3pm

Chapel Oaks Volunteer Fire Dept
5544 Sheriff Road
Capitol Heights, MD

BrookNine Divas SC, Ladyz On Khrome MC, and Nubian Unity MC/SC are coming together to give back to the community and support the children.   Please join us in donating school supplies to the local schools in the Fairmount Heights, MD area (Chapel Oaks Fire Dept. vicinity).

Also please look for us at the following bike nights, if you would like to drop off your donations:

Mondays with Street Kings at WOW Wingery in Bowie, MD
Wednesdays with Chocolate City Divas and Platinum Rollers at TGI Fridays' in Greenbelt, MD
Thursdays with Guilty By Association at LoneStar in Waldorf, MD
Fridays with The Lonaz at Applebee's in Laurel, MD

Contacts:
Gla'More, Prez (240) 423-6981 or any member in Nubian Unity
Cheeks, Prez (202) 427-1448 or any member in Ladyz On Khrome
Lil Prez, Prez (203) 449-2657 or any member in BrookNine Divas

10am - 3pm

Calling all Men & Fathers !
We want to promote healthy father-child relationships, address the social problems that result from “father absence” and strategize as to what we must do, as a community, to ensure that every child has a dad in his or her life.

Covenant House
2001 Mississippi Ave SE, WDC 20020
202-558-7042
 

6:30pm-8:30pm Monday
7:00pm-8:30pm Tuesday through Friday

Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor Vacation Bible School on August 11-15 for ages 2 to adult. Activities provided will include games, crafts, skits, and snacks. Dinner will be served on Friday. All are welcome.

Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
4444 Branch Avenue
Temple Hills, MD 20748
301-702-0100 or southernfriendship@verizon.net

3pm - 8pm

Sponsored by Washington, DC – A.P. Shaw – Congress Heights Cooperative Ministry

This event is hosted to support our community and to ensure that the children within the community have the necessary tools to start a productive school year. We will provide back packs with grade appropriate school supplies and there will be licensed barbers and hairstylists on site to provide hair care services for school aged children.  

We WILL NOT Provide:  Senegalese Twist, Silk Dreads, Yarn Twist, Perms/Relaxers, Straightening

We WILL Provide:  Braiding of Own Hair, Styling in Ponytails, Underhanded Braids, 6 Large Braids, Twists, Haircuts

The event will also include a moon bounce, free food, music, and face painting.

3100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE, WDC
(old Congress Heights Elementary School parking lot)
Sandra Rice at 202-889-3660 or APSHAWUMC@comcast.net