Pastor Michael Amey Comes Full Circle at Crenshaw Christian Center
January 18, 2023
Pastor Michael Amey served as Crenshaw Christian Center’s (CCC) Sunday, January 15th guest speaker as part of the ministry’s yearlong jubilee.
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Religion
Overcomers Series Part 3 – Overcoming The Obstacles To Your Future
January 18, 2023
Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12 This year’s King Holiday Celebration theme, “Why We Can’t Wait,” is taken from his book by the same title published in 1964. The seed of the book is his “Letter From The Birmingham Jail” written a year earlier on April 16, 1963. He was in jail in Birmingham because of his non-violent protest against racial injustice in Birmingham, Al which according to King was “the most segregated city in America.” His letter was a response to a public statement of concern and caution by eight White religious leaders of the South who called their non-violent direct action
88th St. Temple COGIC Named ‘Nonprofit of the Night’ by L.A. Clippers
January 11, 2023
Pastor Anthony Williams and members of 88th Street Temple Church of God In Christ (COGIC) started the new year by participating in a fellowship activity attending the Los Angeles Clippers NBA game.
Overcomers Series Part 2 – Overcoming the Paralysis of Your Present
January 11, 2023
To overcome the paralysis of your present, you must decide to get up from the place of your paralysis, get out of the place of your paralysis, and decide to get to the place of your freedom, blessing, healing and deliverance.
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Curry to Headline MLK Service in South L.A.
January 4, 2023
The Most. Rev. Michael Curry presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, comes to South L.A. on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m., for the “Power of Love” service at Christ the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 3303 W. Vernon Avenue, in the Leimert Park district of Los Angeles.
Words of the Week – Overcoming the Pain of Your Past
January 4, 2023
Scripture John 5:1-9 When Jackie and I went to Alabama for my brother’s memorial service in August she notice the furnishing; lounge and rocking chairs, and tables on some of the front porches in the neighborhoods. She asked did people still sit on their front porches and socialize with their neighbors? I said yes they still do. Interestingly enough for us because rarely in California do we even know our neighbors. A man went over to his neighbor’s house to visit with him. While he was there he noticed the man’s dog lying on a board with a nail in
Top Religion Stories of 2022
December 28, 2022
Many notable events took place in the faith community during 2022. Here are some of the activities covered in the Religion section throughout the year.
WBSC Women’ Dept. Donates Gifts for Young People for Christmas
December 28, 2022
On December 19, the First Lady Thelma Hardwick’s Academic Achievement Program donated over 700 toys and games to the community outreach programs of WBSC member churches.
Legacy of Community Support Continues with Crenshaw Christian Center’s Toy Drive
December 22, 2022
For more than 40 years, Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) and its generous members and guests have donated an estimated $6 million worth of food, clothing, toys, personal care items, money, gift cards, home goods, and more to benefit the local community.
Jesus Movement Christian Coalition Urges ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’
December 22, 2022
Members of the Jesus Movement Christian Coalition recently participated in the San Pedro Holiday Parade aiming to teach some and remind others that Christmas is about Christ, according to Dr. Vanilla Brooks.
God is With Us
December 22, 2022
Jesus was called Immanuel because He was the physical representation of this promise: “God with Us.” Because of this promise, we have the opportunity to live this life, and the next, as joint heirs with Christ.
DOZIER SINGERS(DSF) TO HEADLINE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, ‘THE GREATEST GIFT’ AT MCCARTY MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CENTER, DEC. 18
December 15, 2022
The Dozier Singers will headline a Christmas Musical at McCarty Memorial Christian Church, December 18 at 3 p.m.
The Santa Suit: What Are You Wearing?
December 15, 2022
A few years ago, Reader’s Digest published an article about stage actor Charles Edward Hall who went from playing the character of Ebenezer Scrooge to the character of Santa Claus.
We Have Trust Issues
December 14, 2022
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”—Proverbs 3:5
Lifestyle of the Family
December 8, 2022
In Ephesians 5:25, Paul tells us: Husband, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and gave Himself for her