Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Glass Jr. & Lady Sandra Glass

36th Pastoral

Anniversary

Celebrating 36 years of faithful leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the Kingdom of God!

Anniversary Theme

“A Man of God Making Room for New Things”

Isaiah 43:18–19

“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing…”

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A Month of Celebration

Four weeks honoring 36 years of faithful ministry

Week 1

Opening the Celebration

The anniversary month begins

Sunday, September 6 · 8:30 AM

Anniversary Worship

Dr. Edward Branch

Week 2

A Touch of Glass

A special evening in the Fellowship Hall

Saturday, September 12 · 4:30 PM

A Touch of Glass · Fellowship Hall

Sunday, September 13 · 8:30 AM

Anniversary Worship

Dr. Wallace Mills Jr.

Week 3

Glass Ceiling

A special evening in the Fellowship Hall

Saturday, September 19 · 4:30 PM

Glass Ceiling · Fellowship Hall

Sunday, September 20 · 8:30 AM

Anniversary Worship

Dr. April Hearn

Week 4

The Grand Finale

Anniversary Sunday & Son's Day

Sunday, September 27 · 8:30 AM

Anniversary Worship

Dr. Orville Littlejohn

Sunday, September 27 · 3:00 PM

Son’s Day Preacher

Dr. Eddie Sain II

Oakland Ave Baptist Church

Special guests: Bishop Victor Sharpe (St John the Great Church) & Pastor Damon Moseley (Bethel Temple Church)

The Official Flyer

El Bethel Church · 25295 Grand River Ave., Redford, MI 48240

Your Voice Matters

Share Your Story

For 36 years, Pastor Glass has faithfully preached, taught, led, encouraged, and poured into the lives of God’s people. Tell us how he has been a mentor, leader, example, or source of guidance in your life. Your story is part of his legacy — and we want to hear it!

Recording Guidelines

  • Keep the video to 20 seconds.
  • Record in a quiet, well-lit area.
  • Hold the phone horizontally if possible.
  • Speak clearly and stay focused on the weekly theme.

A few ways you can begin:

  • “Pastor Glass’s preaching has impacted my life by…”
  • “Pastor Glass’s teaching has helped me…”
  • “Pastor Glass has been a friend to me by…”
  • “Pastor Glass has mentored me by…”

Submit Your Tribute

Record your 20-second video on your phone, then submit it through our secure Google Form.

Submit Your Video Tribute

A Google sign-in is required to upload files through the form.

Voices of the Congregation

Testimonies from those whose lives have been touched by Pastor Glass’s ministry will be featured here throughout the celebration.

The first tributes are on their way

As members share their stories, selected video tributes will appear here. Will yours be among the first?

Share your story

To God be the Glory!