Grant AME Church holds its Homecoming Reunion Celebration on August 18, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Food, games, music and a talent show will be held. On August 19, at 9:30 a.m., the Reunion Worship Service will be held. The Rev. Phillip Ross, pastor of Bethel AME – Blythe, will be the guest preacher. Call (323) 564-1151 for details.
Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets August 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. The topic will be “School on Wheels,” a program that helps homeless children escape from the school-to-prison pipeline. A recruitment for volunteers will also be held. For information, call (323) 292-0141.
Price Chapel AME Church plans Annual Steward’s Day on August 19, at 3 p.m., at 4000 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Benjamin Hollins. The theme is “Faithful Stewards Serve by Doing God’s Will” based on Matthew 25:21. Pastor Mark Whitlock of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church will preach. The Voices of COR and Voices of Destiny of Holy Trinity AME Church will sing. For details, call (323) 296-2406.
Holy St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church hosts the “Love for Aretha Franklin Tribute” on August 24, at 7 p.m., at 2410 W. Florence Ave., in Los Angeles. The free event features music, poetry and ministerial reflections on Franklin’s life. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, email [email protected].
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church holds Family and Fiends Day on August 26, at 10:30 a.m., at 4500 Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Perry J. Jones. The theme is “Lift Him Up” based on John 12:32. Sister Katie Webb is the chairperson. For information, call (323) 734-7920.
Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observes Annual Stewardesses Day on August 26, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Rev. Gary Williams, BKCAME associate minister, will be the guest preacher. Mother Carrie DeVaughn is the Stewardesses president. The public is invited to attend. For details, call (323) 296-5610.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church plans a Pre-Anniversary Musical honoring Bishop Sylvester and First Lady Earlee Washington on August 26, at 3:30 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles. Trinity, Praise Unlimited 2.0, and the Pleasant Hill Choir will perform along with other guests. Call (323) 293-6448 for details.
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church salutes Pastor DeNon and First Lady Michelle Porter on August 26, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor: A Man of God Preparing the People of God By Teaching and Peaching the Word of God” based on Ephesians 4:11-12. Pastor Terrance Phillips of Prosperity Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest preacher. To learn more, call (323) 759-4996.
The Answer City Church hosts Ishmael Terry in “The Comeback Concert” on August 26, at 7 p.m., at 7510 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles. Guest performers include recording artist Leah Marie and the Greater L.A. Cathedral Choir. The donation is $10.