City Blessing Church hosts gospel artist Sherri Bryant in concert on August 5, at 7:30 p.m., at 18901 Amar Road in Walnut. Bryant will perform her new single, “You Are Greater” and songs from her new CD, “True Worship.” Guests include Garrette Hall, Vanessa Marquez and Rob Washington. The donation is $5 at the door. To learn more, visit sherribryantmusic.com.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds Women’s Prayer Service on August 12 at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905.
AME Southern California Conference Women in Ministry sponsor the Summer Gospel Luncheon and Fashion Show on August 12, at 11:30 a.m., at Second AME Church, 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones is SCCWIM coordinator, the Rev. Dr. Francine Brookins is the emcee and the Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell is the host pastor. Also, the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, the Rev. John E. Cager III, the Rev. Dr. Betty Hanna-Witherspoon, the Rev. Ira Woodfin-Dickason and Sis. Jackie Dupont-Walker will receive the Reverend Jarena Lee award. The ticket donation is $45. For vendor information or tickets, call (213) 448-7304 or email [email protected].
Sally Bell Mentor Group presents its 2017 Award Ceremony on August 12, 2017 at 5 p.m., at Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship, 2085 South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Winners of the Essay/Poetry Event and the 17th Young Artists Music Competition will be featured. Leslie A. Thomas, director of the Community Arts Division for the L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs will attend. Call (323) 753-3736 for details.
Ward AME Church hosts its 115th Anniversary Cruise on August 13, at 3 p.m., said Pastor John E. Cager III. Pastor Nathaniel W. Martin will emcee and Greg Walker, Kathy Westfield and The Ward Revelators will perform. The donation is $75. For tickets, call (213) 747-1367.
Southern California Harvest Crusade opens August 18-20, at 7 p.m., at the Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way in Anaheim. Pastor Greg Laurie will preach and Lecrae, Jordin Sparks, Jeremy Camp and others will perform. Admission is free.
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church plans a “Back to School and Health Fair Rally” on August 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton Ave. in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. Free back to school supplies, haircuts and more will be available. King Drew Medical Center and the Watts Healthcare Corporation will provide free health screening and information. To learn more, call (323) 566-5286 or email [email protected].
Murph-Chapel St Paul AME Church and the San Gabriel Valley NAACP holds “Back to School, Stay in School” on August 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 1381 Pass and Covina Rd., in La Puente, said Pastor Tracey Johnson. Youth will receive free school supplies and backpacks. Guests include U.S. Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, County Supv. Hilda Solis, West Covina Mayor Corey Warshaw and local fire, police and school officials. Call (626) 917-3686 or (310) 428-4840 for information.
Southern St. Paul Church presents the “Dare to be Bold” women’s conference on August 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson. On August 27, at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Annual Women’s Day will be observed.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosts a musical to salute Pastor Sylvester and First Lady Earlee Washington on August 27, at 3:30 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles. Remy Abraham, Debra Board-Milton, George Sanders, Praise Unlimited 2.0, the PHBC choir and the Rev. Michael Larry and the Gospel Soul Torchers will perform. For information, call (323) 293-6448.
Crenshaw United Methodist Church plans “National ‘Back to Church’ Sunday” on September 10, at 10 a.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. The public is invited to attend. For information, call (323) 292-0141.
