A Celebration of Ministry for the Rev. Ernest D. Lyles

A CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP

For the Rev. Ernest D. Lyles

A lifetime dedicated to Faith, Family Education, and Service

Friday, April 28, 2017 thru Sunday, April 30, 2017

After 36 years of faithful and committed service as an assistant pastor and senior pastor, it is with great joy and gratitude that we announce the retirement of Reverend Ernest D Lyles, Sr. from the Baltimore/Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. During this period of time, Rev. Lyles demonstrated exceptional and effective leadership as a pastor, educator, missionary, organizer, civil rights activist, and anti-poverty advocate.

Most Notably, Rev Lyles: 

• Established and served as the first director of the Shepherd University Office of Multicultural Students Affairs, which awarded over $1 Million in scholarship aid to deserving students during his tenure
• Served as an organizing member and past president of FOCUS (Free Our Citizens of Unhealthy Substances), a federally funded anti-drug program
• Established and served as the Executive Director of Project Excel, a community based after-school program that offered academic support services and cultural enrichment opportunities to elementary school students from 1997 to 2016
• Established and served as President of El Shaddai International (ESI), a non-profit 501(c)(3) global community development corporation, organized to alleviate poverty through education and economic empowerment programs, projects, and initiatives. On May 19, 2009, ESI dedicated the Greta D. Shepherd Community School that it built in Ghana, West Africa
• Revitalized and grew all four of the United Methodist churches he was appointed to serve as the Senior Pastor
• Led hundreds of American citizens on cultural awareness tours to Senegal, Ghana, and The Gambia where they delivered clothes, shoes, books, and school supplies to needy families
• Established and serves as the acting Executive Director of the Brighter Day Enrichment Academy which contributes to the academic success of at-risk children and youth in Washington DC by providing expanded learning opportunities during out of school time.

 Please join us as we celebrate the steadfast and devoted service and leadership of the Rev. Ernest D. Lyles Sr. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Day 1: Celebration of Global Ministries & Education Initiatives 

Brighter Day Academy Benefit Reception

Friday – April 28th, 2017 – 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Rayburn House Office Building

45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515

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Mission & Purpose

Our goal is to raise $50,000.00 for the Brighter Day Academy (www.bdadc.org). The Brighter Day Academy seeks to alleviate the ills of poverty and illiteracy, particularly in the poorest communities of Washington DC.

Day 2: Celebration of Unity 

Reunion Banquet

Saturday – April 29th, 2017 – 5:00pm

Shepherd University’s Storer Ballroom

210 North King St., Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Ticket Cost:

$40.00 (12 years and over)

$20.00 (4-11 years)

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Reunion Banquet

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Mission & Purpose

In conjunction with celebrating the leadership of Rev. Lyles, Shepherd University alums are inviting former members of the Multicultural Leadership Team, United Brothers, AHANA, and the International Students Organization to a reunion of   our cultural diversity student organizations. This will be great time for food, dancing, reflections, and inspiring entertainment.

Day 3: Celebration of Faith

Worship Services & Fellowship Luncheon 

Sunday-April 30th, 2017

Mission & Purpose

The finale celebration will end where the center of Rev. Lyles’ has always been; the church. On Sunday morning, we will enjoy services lead by one of Rev. Lyles’ protégés from Shepherd University, Pastor Barrington Johnson. Celebrations will continue with food, family and friends and music from his most favored choirs. 

Worship Service:

Brighter Day Ministries-A.P Shaw Campus

2525 12th Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020

11:00am

Preacher: Pastor Barrington Johnson 

Fellowship Luncheon:

Democracy Prep Congress Heights Public Charter School

3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

2:00pm 

Ticket Cost: Free

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Fellowship Luncheon

Gospel Musical Celebration: 

Brighter Day Ministries-Congress Heights Campus

421 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC  20032

4:00pm

Featuring choirs, soloist, liturgical dancing, readings, and poetry   

A retirement love gift is being received for the honoree.

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A Souvenir Booklet will be published:

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