Bethany Prayer Temple Holy Church presents Annual Community Day on August 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 612 W. 95th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor A.R. Lancaster. Free clothing, shoes, toys, refreshments and health screenings will be available. To learn more, call (310) 714-5168.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds its Women’s Prayer Service on August 11, 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.
Grant AME Church presents “Hatt-A-Tude Afternoon Tea” on August 11, at 11:30 a.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James A. Rumph. The guest speaker is Susan Burton, founder and executive director of New Way of Life Reentry Project. The donation is $20. Attendees are encouraged to wear hats. Call (323) 564-1151 for details.
Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship hosts the Sally Bell Mentor Group’s 2018 Combined Award Ceremony on August 11, at 5 p.m., at the 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. Winners of the SBMG Essay/ Poetry event and the Young Artists will perform. Shirley Starke-Wallace will be honored as the 2018 Art Angel of the Year. To learn more, email [email protected].
CME Southern California Regional Conference welcomes Congresswoman Maxine Waters as the guest speaker on August 13, at 7 p.m., at Phillips Temple CME Church, 971 E. 43rd St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Bernard Jackson and Conference Lay Leader Shannon Faulk. Waters will address Black church and community involvement collaborations. For information, call (323) 235-6461.
West Angeles Church of God in Christ sponsors an Evangelist Ministry Prayer Retreat on August 16-18 in Hawthorne. The public is invited to join Dr. Catherine Grey and the Evangelist Missionary Fellowship for prayer, listening and reflection. For information, call Sylvia Reid at (323) 733-8300.
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.
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.
