In 1947, a shepherd stumbled upon a hidden cave along the shore of the Dead Sea. Concealed inside were ancient scrolls that had not been seen for 2,000 years. After extensive excavation, a total of 972 remarkably preserved scrolls were found, including the earliest Biblical texts ever discovered. Now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, they have been called the most significant archaeological find of the last century. 

The Franklin Institute's Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times exhibit presents one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized, featuring a total of twenty scrolls, displayed ten at a time, including the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible and four never-before-seen scrolls. With more than 600 items on display, visitors will experience firsthand the traditions, beliefs and iconic objects from everyday life, more than 2000 years ago. These fascinating artifacts, such as an actual three-ton stone from Jerusalem's Wester

MERGE occurs every 1st Friday of each month.
MERGE Unplugged occurs every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of each month.

Details:
MERGE: 8:30pm - 11pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
MERGE Unplugged 8:30pm - 10:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)

MERGE is on a mission to make a change in today's youth by creating an environment where they can build relationships, tackle teen issues and have an amazing time while growing closer to God.

Young people today are faced with many serious issues:

• Teen Drug Use: According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, 1 in 4 teens uses illegal drugs.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: According to the National Physicians Center, 8000 teens contract an STD everyday.
• Suicide: According to safeyouth.org more than 1500 teens commit suicide every year.
• Misconceptions about Christ: Approximately 53% of teens believe Jesus sinned.

MERGE will equip our youth to handle these issues by helping them:

MERGE consists of live dramas, live music, da

The Gospel Cafe and Restaurant will provide you the best in Jamaican and Salvadorian food with exceptional service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We are committed to providing you with a memorable experience. Our well trained and experienced team are empowered to go above and beyond for each guest. Be entertained by local and international gospel artists(check out the calendar of events).

Our very versatile kitchen staff with over 60 years of experience will entice you with our own homemade sauces and mouth watering menu. Grilled jerk salmon, roasted snapper and the amazing curry goat are just some of our exceptional menu items.

Our cafe will make you say, hallelujah! Enjoy our own special brew of french vanilla coffee and cappuccino. In our display case, you will find a variety of cakes; strawberry cheese cake, black cake and our mouth watering potato pudding.

Our non-alcoholic bar will serve some of our most memorable drinks that will have you saying holy, holy, holy! Choose

Come out and skate and get your praise on with DJ Bam on the one's and two's @ the legendary Lanham Skate Center (Seabrook Skate) each and every Thursday from 7-10pm! Admission $7.00  

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Verizon's How Sweet the Sound Tour is back

Music With A Mission Tour 2012 Featuring Family Force 5, Disciple, Icon For Hire, Da T.R.U.T.H., Bread of Stone & Willet !!!

The Music With a Mission Tour is a festival unlike any other. Focusing on the strength of Christian communities, this tour aims to give bigger purpose to music. With the help and support of prominent Christian recording artists, the Music With a Mission Tour will hit cities across North America with a strong message of community outreach.

This tour will work with several organizations to unite both fans and artists to prove that music is more than just a melody; it can have a genuine purpose.

The focus is to strengthen communities, while providing a safe and fun music festival atmosphere for families and youth groups alike!

 -Tour Cities for October 2012-

10/01/12 Music With A Mission Tour 2012, Keyser, WV, 

Come worship, get inspired and experience powerful messages from the the Word of God every Tuesday at 7:00pm on The Word Network. Check your local listings. For mail-in orders, call for shipping and handling.

PART OF THE SPIRIT SCRIBES PROGRAM- A 4-Day, 3-Night getaway near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in a 5-Star, state of the art resort home set on the Indian River Bay. Our goal is to give Christian Aspiring and Experienced Writers a quiet place to focus extensively on their writing and thus walk in obedience to the Lord's calling. Facilitated by Minister Kesha Rand, Bible Teacher and Author of 7 books. Enjoy group discussions, skill building sessions, private writing areas and we can even review your work if you desire. Curl up at one of the fireplaces, enjoy a massage at the spa, swim, relax in the jacuzzi or get a great work out at the gym. Bikes are available to use if you wish to enjoy the bike trail. If you have started your manuscript or plan to begin your project in 2012, this weekend is for you. Limited slots for up to 10 Writers at a time. Sign up today. All Genres are welcome from novels to prayer books. This is your chance to get to a place set aside just for you to prepare. We ar

Check out and join Pastor Joel & First Lady Ylawnda Peebles for the weekly broadcast "Touching The Hearts of People" and receive life-changing principles for Kingdom Living.

Fuel Student Conference

Jacob Burgei, John Gray, Jeremy Johnson, Tim Ross, Canton Jones, Richie Righteous, Worth Dying For, Icon For Hire and David T. Demola

The Christian Musician Summit conferences exist to provide practical training, equipping and resources for musicians, worship leaders, technicians, pastors, songwriters, and independent artists in order to improve skill and inspire talent for God's glory.

Unashamed Tour 2012: Come Alive
October 04, 2012 thru November 18, 2012

THE FIRST MAJOR GOSPEL TOUR featuring "The King's Men" – Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton !!! Four of the most successful performers in gospel music history, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton, announce today that they will share the same stage for the very first time when they embark on The King’s Men concert tour.

Between these four gospel music giants, The King’s Men have taken home over a hundred GRAMMY®, Dove, Stellar, BET, Soul Train, NAACP and American Music Awards. They have appeared on countless mainstream television shows and moved millions of fans at their sold-out live concerts nationally and internationally. Now, for the first time ever, The King’s Men bring all of their incredible and inspirational talents together under the same roof for gospel, R&B and pop music fans across the country. 

Tickets for The King’s Men concert will go on sale beginning on Friday, May 11th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

P-U-M-P-S Ladies Lift Weekend is vastly approaching! Get ready Get Ready Get ready. 

The time has come for this year’s P.U.M.P.S (Pushing Up My Precious Sisters) Ladies Lift Weekend; October 4, 5 & 6th.