Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church hosts a Clothes Distribution on July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society sponsors the event. Audrey Fletcher is the WMS president. The public is welcome to donate clean, slightly used clothing. Those in need are invited to obtain free clothing. On July 20, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Youth and Young Adult Gospel Explosion will be held. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds their Women’s Prayer Service on July 8, 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.
Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church salutes Pastor Michael and First Lady Karla Augustine with an appreciation service on July 9, at 4 p.m., at 1359 W. 84th Street in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor Enduring and Doing the Work” based on 2 Timothy 4:2-5. On August 12, at 1 p.m., a live gospel and jazz will be presented at Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., in Gardena. Lady Diana Collins and J Boykin will perform. The concert donation is $20. The concert and dinner donation is $35. For tickets or details, call (562) 688-0825.
Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church celebrates Men and Women’s Day on July 9, at 11 a.m., at 1417 E. Florence Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sidney Smith. The theme is “God’s Love Makes the Difference Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” based on Philippians 1:1-10. Dr. Rose Neale will be the guest speaker. Annie B. Jackson and Ishmael Combs are the program chairs.
Victory Baptist Church sponsors a Job and Health Fair on July 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4802 S. McKinley Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor W.E. Jenkins. Several agencies will participate including L.A. Department of Public Works, AARP, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Health screenings, children’s activities and refreshments will be available. To learn more, call (323) 231-2424.
Calvary Church of God In Christ observes Pioneer Day honoring their founder, the late Bishop Benjamin J. Crouch, on July 15, at 1 p.m., at 1415 E. Ramsey St., on Banning. The theme is “Now Give Me This Mountain” based on Joshua 14:12. Superintendent Logan H. Westbrooks of Faith Temple COGIC in Azusa will emcee, International Evangelist Regina Peel of Living Praise Christian Center in Palmdale will speak and the Morgan Sisters will sing.
New Providence Baptist Church plans the Hot Summer Night Revival on July 18, at 7 p.m., at 10200 S. Normandie Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Q.E. McKinney. The revivalist is Pastor William Turner of New Revelation Baptist Church in Pasadena. On July 23, the 61st Church Anniversary will be observed at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Call (323) 754-3779 for information.
Ward AME Church hosts its 115th Anniversary Cruise on August 13, at 3 p.m., said Pastor John E. Cager III. Pastor Nathaniel W. Martin of New Life Institutional Baptist Church will emcee and Greg Walker, Kathy Westfield and The Ward Revelators will perform. The donation is $75. For tickets, call Gloria Martin at (323) 203-8599 or the church at (213) 747-1367.