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Call 2 Worship – November 6

Center of Hope hosts a town hall meeting on child welfare on November 7 at 11 a.m., at 9550 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Community Child Welfare Coalition sponsors the event featuring U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass, Dr. David Sanders and Judge Michael Nash. Visit ccwcla.org for information. Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship, UCC, holds a fish fry on November 8 at 10 a.m., at 2085 South Hobart Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. On November 9 at 11 a.m., all veterans will be honored. Members of the Talladega Alumni Association will also attend. Ivan

Call 2 Worship – May 15

KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science plans the ‘a “KRST on the Move” – Building For the Future Telethon’ on May 15-16 at 2 p.m., and May 17 at 9 a.m., at 7825 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles.  Operators will be available to receive monetary donations and pledges. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support KRST’s on-going Spiritual Study Groups, Cultural Presentations, and activities for adults and youth.  Call (323) 759-7567 for information or visit krstunitycenter.org. New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church holds its 2nd Annual Community Legal Fair on May 17 at 9 a.m., at 402 East El Segundo

Call 2 Worship – March 20

Second Baptist Church holds its ‘Jazzy Fryday’ music series on March 21 at 7 p.m., at 2412 South Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps.  The church’s Drama Ministry, directed by Vickilyn Reynolds, will salute the music of entertainer Pearl Bailey. The $15 donation includes dinner and entertainment. For information, call (213) 748-0318. Bethel A.M.E. Church presents Midnight Praise on March 21 at 11:30 p.m., at 7900 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway. The guest preacher will be Pastor Jawane Hilton of City on the Hill Church in Carson.  For details, call

Road 2 Damascus Opens in Carson

  Aiming to spread the love of Christ, the Rev. Ronald Thomas has launched the Road 2 Damascus (R2D) Church, a non-denominational ministry, to evangelize to the South Bay community. The first service takes place on Sunday, November 10, at 8 a.m., at the City on the Hill Church, 16425 Ishida Avenue in Carson where Overseer Jawane Hilton serves as pastor.  “Road 2 Damascus was organized out of a need to break away from denominational boundaries and traditions; to allow those who desire the opportunity to just worship and not feel judged,” said Pastor Thomas, who was ordained in the

Call 2 Worship – October 24

  Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church holds its Women’s Conference on October 25 at 6 p.m., October 26 at 8 a.m., and October 27 at 8 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and a musical at 4 p.m., at 5300 South Denker Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Solomon Drake. The theme is ‘Christian Women Victorious in Christ’ based on Hebrews 12:1-3 and 1 Corinthians 9:24.  Sisters Kyndall Johnson and Cynthia Washington-Cook are the speakers.  Sisters Maran Pittman and Diane Raphiel are the event chairs. For information, call (323) 759-4996. Messiah Baptist Church presents its Women’s Day Service with guest speaker Gail Burks-Stansell

Dawson Installation at New Mt. Calvary Attracts Hundreds

(From left) Bishop Ernestine Reems, Pastor Sonja Dawson, Bishop Wilbert Baltimore, Bishop Gregory Dixon, Pastor Carol Houston, Bishop Barbara Amos and Pastor George Thomas. (photo by Lyn Rose) By Cora Jackson-FossettSentinel Religion [email protected] The installation of Rev. Sonja Dawson, Esq., attracted nearly 1,000 people who witnessed her elevation to pastor of the 3,000-member New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.  The service occurred January 24 in the church’s main sanctuary located at 402 East El Segundo in Los Angeles. New Mount Calvary was founded by Rev. Dawson’s father, the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson, who organized and led the church for nearly

Carson Pastor Drops 100 Pounds

  Rev. Jawane Hilton By Cora Jackson-FossettContributing Writer He was young, confident, and on fire for Christ.  But, this time last year, the Rev. Jawane Hilton, pastor of City on the Hill Church in Carson, was also 100 pounds overweight. At the time, Hilton was comfortable with his size. “I love to eat and never considered myself a real, big guy. Then, I stepped on the scale, and, surprisingly to me, I was a big guy.” When his friend lost 60 pounds, Hilton asked him how he did it. “He said he joined the Cookie Congregation. So, I decided I