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everend Wayne Allen is a native of Hallandale Beach, FL and the 5th child born to the late Mr. Arthur Lee Allen and Mrs. Clara Mae Clark Allen. Reverend Allen is married to Jacqueline Johnson Allen and they are the proud parents of two adult sons, Wayne Allen, Jr. and Rashad Murdock, and grandparents of one granddaughter Wynter Nicole. He received his early education in the Broward County Schools and graduated from Hallandale High School in 1981. He received his biblical and theological training from the University of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bible College, and the E. V. Hill Bible College in Miami, Florida. Reverend Allen accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of thirteen at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Hallandale Beach, Florida. He received his call to the ministry at age 22 and he surrendered to the call at age 25. Since, acknowledging his call, Reverend Allen has served dutifully and faithfully at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church as a Sunday School teacher; a leader in the Youth Department with the Joshua Generation and the Royal Ambassadors. He’s been an instructor in New Member Orientation; a member of the Male Choir and the Young Adult Choir; a member of the Grief Ministry; the EBC Prison Ministry; and Director of the Men’s Ministry. Reverend Allen was ordained as a Deacon in 1997 and served in that capacity for two years before surrendering to his call to the ministry. From 2004 until the passing of Pastor Joe C. Johnson in May of this year, Reverend Allen served attentively and faithfully as Associate Minister and Assistant Pastor. Reverend Allen is serious about the Lord’s work. He has a passion for the youth and he is always encouraging them to be all that God has designed them to be. He is an ardent student of the Word, a perpetual proponent of prayer, a motivator, and a powerful preacher who proclaims God’s Word with clarity and authority.
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I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made. I am a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. For my past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, cheap talking, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals. I no longer need prominence, prosperity, positions, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. For now I love by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, uplifted by prayer I labor with power. My faith is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is heaven, My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, and my guide reliable. My mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate with the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, let up, shut up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go until He comes, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He stops me. Then when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, for my banner will be clear!
EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 109 YEARS OF MINISTRY
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Call to Worship…………………..............……………...Pastor William Bradley New Hope Baptist Church of Deltona, Florida Processional.…………………...………….……………Clergy and First Family Invocation ……………………….…….……………Deacon Jeremiah Johnson Doxology Selection ………………………..…………..……………………..………Choir OT Scripture ……………………………………………Elder Willie Granberry Hey Destiny Church of Washington, D. C. NT Scripture Reading……………...………..........………..Pastor Tony Drayton St. James Church of Riviera Beach, Florida Selection…….……………………....……………….……………………...Choir Welcome/Occasion………………………...……………………Kareema Harris Offertory Prayer ………………………….…………………....EMBC Deacons Ministry of Giving Introduction of Speaker…………………………………Pastor Wayne Lomax The Fountain of New Life Ministries, Miami Gardens, FL Song of Preparation…….……………..…………………………………..Choir The Word…………………………………………………….Bishop C. E. Glover Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Invitation to Discipleship……....…………………………Bishop C. E. Glover
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Hymn of Consecration………….……...……….....“A Charge to Keep I Have” Charge to the Church……………….………………...Pastor William Bradley Words of Wisdom/Charge to the First Lady……......Reverend Beulah Glover Presentation of Pastor…...Deacon Kelvin Harris, Sr. & Deacon Michael Keels Charge to the Pastor and Litany of Installation……...…Pastor Wayne Lomax The Fountain of New Life Ministries of Miami Gardens, FL Declaration of Installation and Blessing……..................... Bishop C. E. Glover Presentation of Bible …………………..…………………Deacon Fred Foster Presentation of Robe …………………………………..Deaconess Lula Roker Presentations…………………………………………............Cassandra J. Allen Commissioner Felicia Brunson – West Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Pastoral Response Remarks, Acknowledgments, Announcements Benediction
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Installation Service SERVICE COMMITTEE Cassandra J. Allen Felicia Ann Allen Ewana Monique Anderson Reverend Nellie Bacon Willie J. Clark Susan Cooper Betty Dejean Wendy Dingle Esther Florence Reverend Lottie Harris Beulah Howard Bertha James Kendra Littleton Judy McFadden Tasha Montgomery Maggie Preston-Raymond Deaconess Lula Roker Deaconess Andrea Smith Deacon Larry Stafford Christal Walker
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From a humble planting of three little acorns under a rubber tree in 1909, a great sprawling oak has grown and stands today as a beacon of hope for the lost, a place of refuge for the needy through caring, sharing, and giving. Most of all the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church is a place where family comes home and God is glorified. In 1909 - with a Sunday School class of three students, the Church was founded. Sis Lougenia Johnson was the Sunday School Teacher and Reverend A. T. Taylor was called as the first pastor in 1910. 1911- the Church purchased land on NW 9th Street and 1st Avenue in Hallandale. The First building for church services was constructed in 1912 and the church was named Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Sister A. T. Taylor organized the first Missionary Society. 1915- The Missionary Sisters purchased the church bell through mail order. 1929 – The Pastor’s Aide was organized under the leadership of Pastor Gifford. 1931- Under the leadership of Pastor J. R. Hankerson, Choir #1 was organized and because of rapid growth later expanded to an additional Choir #2. 1932- Under the leadership of Pastor Reverend J. H. Grant, and addition was added to the existing structure. 1936-Under the leadership of Pastor Harden, Usher Board #1 was organized. 1944-Under the leadership of Pastor O. W. Foster, additional land was purchased and a concrete structure was built. 1951-Usher Board #2 was organized 1955-A concrete structure was built on 9th Street to replace the wooden structure. 1956-Usher Board #3 was organized. 1958-The Young Matrons was organized 1961-Additional land was purchased on NW 1st Avenue in Hallandale. 1964-The third Structure was build on NW 1st Avenue and the dedication service was held on May 31, 1964.
1972-The mortgage on this structure was paid off. 1977- Pastor O. W. Foster passed away on January 28th. 1977- The 14th Pastor, Reverend Joe C. Johnson was installed on March 31st.. 1978 Additional land was purchased and two young ministers were licensed, Minister’s Victor T. Curry and Johnny Bell, the Young Adult Choir was organized, and a new Deacon, Addington Braynen, was ordained. 1980-The Male Chorus and Royal Ambassadors were organized. 1984- Hosted F.E.C.A. District Congress and First Pioneer Day Celebration 1985—First Church Family Picnic @ Greynolds Park and First Church Directory printed 1987-First 7:45 AM Worship Service 1988-First Evening Funeral 1989-Purchased more property on NW 9th St., Singles and Marriage Ministries organized 1993-Burned the mortgage on the church 1994-First N.A. Ministry organized 1996-First Women’s Revival and Men’s Ministry organized 1997-The original church bell was placed on the church grounds 1998-First Choir Reunion and opened Little Scholar Child Care Center 2003-First Summer Camp Program S.U.P.E.R. 2010-The City of Hallandale Beach established the site of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church as a historical site and the church, one of the oldest in the Palms of Hallandale area. 1977-Mid 2000’s-Under the leadership of Pastor Joe C. Johnson (22) men were called, licensed, and ordained and Pastor Herbert Wilkerson (pastured prior to serving at EMBC but served faithfully at EMBC) 1990-2016-Seven women were called, licensed, and ordained to serve at EMBC
The EMBC Daily Challenge: To touch and make a positive difference the lives of those who are in need.
The EMBC Mission To serve as a beacon to the unsaved while providing worship and service in a spiritual environment through its ministration, encouraging believers to carry out our Savior’s Great Commission, Matthew 28:19 Just as a grain of mustard seed develops from the least of all seeds to transform into the greatest of herbs and becomes a tree, so too has the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Hallandale Beach evolved. The sprouting from three faithful members congregating under a rubber tree in South Broward has resulted into this historic haven, a strong tower standing 109 years later as a sure beacon of hope and a bastion of ministration.