Silver Lining of Hope Crusade holds its 8th annual fundraiser dinner on April 7, at 6 p.m., at Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., in Carson, said Pastor Winford Bell, president. NFL legend Jim Brown will be honored for history of fighting injustice. Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas will be the emcee. The donation is $75. Call (213) 840-7175 for tickets or information.
Pleasant Hills Baptist Church plans a Spring Tea on April 8, at 2 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sylvester Washington and Coordinator Dolores Jones. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the event. The theme is “S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Dedicated to Sharing the Love of God” based on I John 4:7. The donation is $25. Call (323) 293-6448.
Los Angeles Christian Health Centers hosts the “Spirit of Healing Celebration” on April 8, at 5:30 p.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A. The program includes dinner, awards, entertainment and an auction. To learn more, call (213) 542-5467.
Tim Peterson Singers plans their Annual Spring Fling on April 8, at 6 p.m., at People’s Independent Church of Christ, 5859 West Blvd., in Los Angeles. Bishop Craig A. Worsham is the host pastor. Guests include Errol Gillett, Tammie McPhee and Friends, Spiritual High Tones and the Executive Choir from the House of Prayer Church of the Living God.
Ray of Light Missionary Baptist Church presents The Redeemed Souls in concert on April 9, at 3 p.m., at 4259 Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor M.D. Starks. Several special guests will also perform. Call (323) 296-0235 for details.
Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts two Good Friday services on April 14, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., at is 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. On April 16, 2017, Easter services take place at 6:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. An Easter egg hunt for children will be held after worship. For information, call (323) 292-0141 or email [email protected].
Watts Area Ministers sponsor a Good Friday Service on April 15, at 12 p.m., at Village Baptist Church, 1521 E. 111th St., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Reginald A. Pope, WAM president and the Rev. Chalres Harris, Jr., host pastor. Pasto Terry Wilson will be the worship leader and Pastor Robert Arline will render the music. Pastors Reginald Pope, Joe Waller, K.L. Burrus, Theodore Hall, James Lettries, Marcus Murchinson and Ministe Tyree Larue will preach the “Seven Last Words of Christ.”
FBCV Worship Center presents its 2017 Annual Revival on April 17-21, at 7 p.m., at 8946 Sepulveda Eastway in Los Angeles, said Bishop Horace Allen, host. The theme is “I Am God’s Weapon for War” based on Jeremiah 51:20. The speakers Pastor Alicia Pigee, Apostle Michelle Allen, Apostle Alicia Norton and Apostle Janice Fountaine. For details, call (424) 223-8332 or visit theworshipcenter.net.
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church holds its 2017 Annual Convocation on April 19-21, at 7:30 p.m., at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor DeNon Porter, host. The theme is “Opened Bible, Lofted Hands” based on Nehemiah 8:5-8. Classes for all ages will be available. The general assembly preachers are Pilgrim Baptist Church Pastor Albert Nicholas on April 19, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Pastor Sylvester Washington on April 20 and Second Baptist Church Pastor William Epps on April 20. The public is invited to attend.
First United Methodist Church sponsors a “1800s to the Present Fashion Show” on April 22, at 2 p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha E. Inge. The program is part of the church’s 149th anniversary celebration. For information, call (310) 639-0775.