Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on November 27, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. The Rev. Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. The Rev. E. Winford Bell of Second Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will preach. To learn more, email [email protected].
Faithful Central Bible Church and Inglewood Park Cemetery plan a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance on Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at FCBC Tabernacle Hall, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor. The service includes prayer, music and refreshments. Also, a slide presentation will be held. The public is invited to email photos and birth and death dates of deceased loved ones to inglewoodparkcemetery.org to include in the presentation.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Dec. 9, 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.
Garden of Praise Christian Fellowship plans a prayer brunch on Dec. 9, at 10 a.m., at 759 E. 223rd St., in Carson. The Roses of Sharon Women’s Ministry sponsors the event. The theme is “Prayer Changes Things” based on Mark 11:22-27. The woman with the best hat will receive a prize. The donation is $25. To learn more, call (310) 513-0900.
Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship hosts the “Joyful, Joyful Old Fashioned Bake Sale” on Dec. 10, following the 11 a.m. worship at 2085 Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. The Sisters in Christ (SINC) ministry sponsors the event. Homemade holiday desserts such as cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes and cobblers will be available along with beverages and a cookie decorating station. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the church’s Bell Tower and other programs. Call Lura Daniels-Ball at (213) 400-3489 for details.
God’s House of Deliverance Full Gospel Church presents a Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., at 400 S. Santa Fe Ave., in Compton. In Da House Music Group and Britti Cares co-sponsor the event. Vocalist Markees Williams and “Sunday’s Best” winner Joshua Rogers will perform. The donation is $20 or $15 with an unwrapped child’s gift. Proceeds will benefit the L.A. Children’s Hospital. For details or tickets, call (323) 972-0773.
Lend An Ear presents Gospel Skate Night every Monday at 6:30 p.m., at World On Wheels, 4645 Venice Blvd., in Los Angeles. The donation is $15. For information, call 877-9LENDANEAR.
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