Events

Key Annual Church Events

Installation Service                                                               2^nd Sunday in January

Annual L’COR Day                                                                   4^th Sunday in January

Blk History/Heritage Day/JW King’s M/Service                   4^th Sunday in February

Academic Achievement Recognition Day                                                          March

Tribal Fellowship                                                                    2^nd Sunday in March

Nurses Day                                                                                  4^th Sunday in April

Courtesy Patrol Recognition                                                      5^th Sunday in April

Church/Pastor’s Anniversary                                                       1^st Sunday in May

Anniversary Banquet                                                                 Friday, May 9, 2008

Mother’s Day                                                                                2^nd Sunday in May

Family, Friends and Home Coming Day                                        2^rd Sunday in June

Male Chorus Anniversary                                                           1^st Sunday in June

Sunbeam’s Anniversary                                                              2^nd Sunday in June

Father’s Day                                                                               3^rd Sunday in June

Graduates Honored                                                                    4^th Sunday in June

Vacation Bible School                                                            June 26-May 2, 2008

Academic Recognition/Scholarship Day                                     3^rd Sunday in July

Men’s Conference                                                                August 28-30, 2008

Choir Day                                                                      3^rd Sunday in September

Men’s Day                                                                      2^nd Sunday in September

Officials’ Day (Deacon/Deaconess/Trustees)              4^th Sunday in September

Women’s Retreat                                                                 October 12-14, 2008

Willing Workers’ Anniversary                                        3^rd Sunday in October

Tribal Day                                                                         4^th Sunday in October

Fall Revival                                                                          November 3-7, 2008

Teacher’s Appreciation Day                                            2^nd Sunday in November

Annual Women’s Day                                                       3^rd Sunday in November

Community Leaders Recognition                                      4^th Sunday in November

Thanksgiving Day Service                                            4^th Thursday in November

Annual Ushers’ Day                                                        2^nd Sunday in December

Senior’s Annual Fellowship                                                          December 15^th

Sunday School Christmas Program                               3^rd Sunday in December

Christmas Day Service                                                                   December 25^th

New Year’s Eve Service                                                                  December 31^st

Women’s Retreat – 2007

On October 7-9, 2007, the 11^th Annual Women’s Retreat was held at Potomac Park Camp and Retreat Center in Falling Waters, West Virginia. The theme of the retreat was “We are Christian Women that are Striving for Excellence through Godly principles, Philippians 3:8-13. The President of the Women’s Committee, First Lady Wanda Minter, and her committee members organized an exciting and inspirational retreat. First Lady Minter noted in her remarks for the Women’s Day Bulletin, “To be the Christian woman at of excellence, we must evaluate ourselves through God’s Word, and ask, “Is my heart motivated by a “just enough” or “it don’t take all that” attitude when it comes to living for Jesus?” This is in concert with the theme. The speakers were inspiring. Rev. Connie Gore, of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Washington, DC; gave a mini sermon on Sunday evening and a workshop on Monday titled “Moving Pass the guilt and shame of Sin That Hounds in Your Heart,” Rev. Dr. I. Maxine Robinson, spoke to us on “ How to Forgive in Your heart While your Mind Still Remembers.” Pastor Gladys B. Bates, Arc of New Beginnings Ministries, International, Largo, MD gave a workshop on “Learning ways to Seek Joy and happiness God Indented for your Life.” Minister Fannie Robinson. First Rock Baptist Church, gave the closing sermon and benediction. There were approximately 53 women in attendance including 10 new participants and a few men as well, Churches represented were St. John Freewill, Grace Memorial, Ebenezer A.M.E., Fort Washington, Beulah Baptist and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, We were highly encouraged about the three youth that attended this year. Sister Adjone Moten, Cheriba Hudson, Vashti Minter and Lavon Davis all added significantly to making this retreat a success.

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Mens' Conference 2007

King, Warrior, Mintor, Friend

The 2007 Men’s Conference was an experience like no other. Once again, the entire Skycroft Retreat and Conference was reserved as more than a dozen churches converged on the mountain top in Middleton, Maryland. The time of worship, preaching and teaching was a blessing to all of the attendances. The evening message were brought by First Rock’s own Minister Lazarus Thicken and Dr. Decker H. Tapscott of Faith Christian Church in Warrenton, Virginia. Pastor Darin Poullard of Fort Washington Baptist Church conducted a special afternoon workshop. The two sunrise services were preached by Minister Ted Jones of First Rock, and Rev. Tyrone Petty from Antioch Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro. First Rock’s own Rev. Dr. Roger Lovett brought the closing message. The men broke into small groups and attended classes taught by Pastor Lawrence Barbour, Dr. Charles Phillips, Pastor Harold Dugger, Pastor Jerome Bell, Rev. Albert Montgomery, and of course, our own Pastor Anthony L. Minter. These six facilitators taught from the book by Rev. Stu Webster, entitled “The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart.” Saturday afternoon featured a cookout with music by special guest, “Sounds of Praise”.

The men were challenged to walk worthy of their calling, charged to come down from the mountain better men, to be more committed to the Word of God and to assume their proper places in their homes, Churches and communities. In the seminars, they were challenged to learn about and develop the four pillars: within each man is an inner King, Warrior, Mentor and friend. Several men came forward to give their lives to Christ, or to re-dedicate their lives; among them, several young men. The youth were led by Minister Jerry Catoe, Minister Derrell Sheelor and Brother Mike Thomas. The young men, the Proteges were taken through a regimen of studies tailored to the challenges faced by young Christian men in an un-Christian world. They also engaged in sports and group discussions about the issues facing young men today. From the opening message Thursday evening, to the closing message, this year’s event was truly a blessing. The men are already looking forward to 2008, when they expect to again receive the blessing from the Lord. Make plans to join the Men on the mountaintop next year.