Carson Community Deliverance Center Church hosts a Women’s Prayer Service on April 9, 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.
88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ offers free health screenings on April 10, at 11 a.m., at 8825 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Anthony Williams. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center co-sponsors the event. Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood pressure, and fasting glucose screenings will be available. For details, call (310) 423-9581.
First Baptist Church welcomes the dlw Community Chorale on April 10 at 11 a.m., at 760 South Westmoreland Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Norman Bullock, interim pastor. The Chorale, founded by the late Don Lee White and directed by Dr. James Calhoun, is dedicated to performing music by minority composers. For information, call (213) 503-2469.
Triangular Church of Religious Science holds a barbecue fundraiser on April 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1938 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. Call (323) 385-7367 for details.
Faith Community Foursquare Church and The Connection Church host a free Community Outreach event on April 16, at 10 a.m., at 5519 S. Avalon Blvd. in Los Angeles. Activities include jumpers, games, music, face painting and free refreshments. L.A. Councilman Curren Price and members of the L.A. Police Department and L.A. Fire Department will attend. For information, call Sister Nathalie Page at (323) 928-0674.
First United Methodist Church observes 148th anniversary on April 17, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. The theme is “We Are All One in Christ.” Dr. Darnell Holmes, former pastor of First UMC and adjunct professor at King University and Seminary, will preach. For details, call (310) 639-0775.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church plans its Annual Women’s Day Service on April 17, at 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James A. Brooks. The theme is “Chosen Women of God: Working Together in Unity” based on Psalm 133:1 and I Corinthians 1:10. At 11 a.m., Attorney Eva Greene will speak and at 3:30 p.m., Mrs. Nadine Gills-Ward will deliver the message. For information, call (323) 752-0855.
Hamilton United Methodist Church holds its Annual Women’s Day Prayer Breakfast on April 16, at 9 a.m., at Holly Park United Methodist Church, 13000 S. Van Ness Ave., in Gardena, said Pastor Gary Bernard Williams. The theme is “Christian Women Pressing Forward in Spirit and in Truth” based on John 4:24. Heather Wilson, an attorney and first lady of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, will speak. Kim Foley, Dr. Tedd Davis and the California Dance Center Praise Team will perform. The donation is $40. On April 23 at 9:30 a.m., a spiritual retreat takes place. Dr. Tamitra Clark and Pastor Adrienne Zackery of Crossroads United Methodist Church will lead workshops. To RSVP, call (310) 991-5969 by April 11.
