Second AME Church plans a jazz brunch with the Laurie Grace Band on August 20, at 11 a.m., at 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell. The Men and Women’s Day committee sponsors the event. The donation is $40 for adults and $25 for children. For details, call Regina Johnson at (323) 314-9024.
Grant AME Church observes its 110th anniversary on August 21, at 9:30 a.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James Arthur Rumph. U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. For information, call (323) 564-1151.
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosts a Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally on August 20, at 11 a.m., at 10905 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Watts Healthcare Foundation and Watts Area Ministers, Inc., co-sponsor the event. Free cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure screenings and information will be available. Also, free school supplies will be distributed. For details, call (323) 566-5286.
Musicians In Action holds the “Gospel Plays Classical” recital on August 20, at 5 p.m., at People’s Independent Church of Christ, 5856 West Blvd., in Los Angeles. Youth and adults will perform classical compositions. Featured musicians include Alene Fritz-Carter, Ron Lowe, William Sims and Kai Ridley. To learn more, call (323) 777-3213.
Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meets August 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. A panel on “Helping At-Risk Youth” will feature speakers from the Biddy Mason and Much 62 Foundations and information on the United Methodist Epworth apartments for Transition Age Youth. Call (323) 292-0141 for details.
Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the 10th anniversary of Pastor Ticey and First Lady LaSonja Brown on August 21 and 28, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3:45 p.m., at 6614 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. On August 26, an appreciation/birthday banquet will be held at the Carson Community Center. Call (323) 753-3189 for details or banquet tickets.
Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on August 22, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. A salute to BMCLA President Xavier Thompson is planned. Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor.
Divine Deliverance Ministries presents “The Miriam Experience 2016” on August 26 at 7 p.m. and August 27 at 12 p.m., at 4120 11th Ave., in Los Angeles, said Lady Ladora King, host. Recording artist and Evangelist Jekalyn Carr will speak. The donation is $30 per person or $25 per person for groups of 10 or more. To register, visit ddm-inc.org or call (310) 696-3332.
Walking in the Spirit Ministries plans a free Fellowship Breakfast on August 28, at 11am, at the Sonoma Grill in the Doubletree Hotel, 13111 Sycamore Dr., in Norwalk, said Pastors Tim and Leshia Brooks. The public is invited to attend. Call (213) 248-6343 for information.
Fifty-Fourth St. Seventh Day Adventist Church holds their Seeds of Truth Revival on September 9 –24, at 1973 W. 54th Street in Los Angeles, said Pastor Adolphus Garnett. Worship services will be held weeknights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. Also, free giveaways and child care will be available. To learn more, call (323) 292-2762.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on September 10, 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.
