Greater Starlight Missionary Baptist Church hosts the “Fresh Fire Conference 2016: When God Doesn’t Fix It” at 8018 S. San Pedro St., in Los Angeles. On October 14, at 7:30 p.m., John Bernard Jr., will lead praise and worship and Elder Chrystopher J. Grundy will preach. On October 15, at 9 a.m., the conference takes place. Registration is $7 and includes lunch. Pastors Prentiss E. Lewis, John Kenney, and Anthony Piggee, Jr., will participate along with Ministers Franchesca White and Cecil Thompson.
Long Beach Ministers Alliance sponsors the “Why’d You Stop Me” presentation on October 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bethany Baptist Church, 2250 Clark in Long Beach, said LBMA President Gregory Sanders, Sr., pastor of The ROCK Christian Fellowship. Tools, information and strategies to improve police and community relations will be shared. Free lunch will be provided. To RSVP, visit lballiance.wufoo.com/forms/whyd-you-stop-me-presentation/
Founder’s Center for Spiritual Living honors American’s veterans on Oct. 16, 10 a.m., 3281 W. 6th St., in Los Angeles. All veterans and the public are invited to attend. Parking is available on 6th St and Founder’s garage on New Hampshire St. For information, call (213) 388-9733.
Word of Faith CME Church holds their Doorkeeper Ministry Celebration on October 16, at 3:30 p.m., at 1615 Carmen Dr., in Barstow, said the Rev. Dr. Willie Coburn, pastor, and Sister E. Blake, Usher Board president. The Rev. Karen Bradford is the guest preacher. Refreshments will be served following the service. Call (213) 215-0565 for details.
Baptist Church of the New Covenant plans a retirement celebration service for Bishop L. Daniel Williams on October 16, at 7 p.m., at Citizens of Zion Baptist Church, 12930 S. Lime Ave., in Compton. The guest preacher is Bishop Rudolph McKissick, St., of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL. The public is invited to attend the service. For information, call Sister Brenda Dodd at (310) 413-0664.
Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on October 17, 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., host pastor, will preach. On October 24, Pastor Robert Arline of Bethesda Baptist Church will speak. The Koinonia Fellowship Service takes place October 30 at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 939 Clay St., in Redlands. To learn more, email [email protected].
Trinity Baptist Church hosts a forum on the California propositions on the November 2016 election on October 22, at 9 a.m., at 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr. Local, state and federal elected officials will discuss the 17 ballot initiatives covering issue such as school bond funding, revenue bonds, death penalty and Medi-Cal Funding. Call (323) 735-0044 for information.
Pacoima First United Methodist Church observes their 57th anniversary on October 23, at 11 a.m., at 12550 Van Nuys Blvd., in Pacoima, said the Rev. Dr. Lydia J. Waters, pastor. The public is invited to attend. For details, call (818) 896-2626 or email [email protected].
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 110 years on October 23, at 3:30 p.m., at 5200 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Larry Hooks. The service will feature Pastor E. Boyd Esters, Jr., and the congregation of Community Baptist Church, along with other churches and civic officials. On Oct. 22 at 11 a.m., a Membership Appreciation Luncheon will be held at the Grand Events Center in Long Beach. For tickets and information, call (323) 232-4326.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church sponsors their Annual Mission Day service on October 30, at 11 a.m., at 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. James A. Brooks, pastor. The theme is “Rejoicing in the Day of Christ as my Labor Was Not in Vain” based on Philippians 2:12-17. Mission President Yvette A. Jackson will speak.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on November 12, 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.
Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Evangelist observes their 109th anniversary with a luncheon on November 20, at 1 p.m., at 2800 Stanford Ave., in Los Angeles. The donation is $35. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission. Call (323) 232-3494 for information.
