On Sunday, May 5, the California Southwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., celebrated and installed Elder Cecil Thompson as the lead pastor of the Glory Church Los Angeles.
Robert M. Sausedo, a minister at 88th Street Temple and president of Community Build, Inc. was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 24 by Chief Apostle Dr. Kenneth W. Curry, certifying agent for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
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.
The life of District Missionary Lillie Benbow Jackson will be celebrated on Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 26, at 88th St. Temple Church of God in Christ, 8825 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Superintendent Anthony L. Williams, who is the son of Jackson Benbow, is also the host pastor. Her body will lie in state on Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Her homegoing celebration will begin at 11 a.m. All services will take place at 88th St. Temple. Missionary Jackson was well-known in South Los Angeles for her
The line extended far down the street and deep around the corner as hundreds of people gathered to receive free groceries at the emergency food distribution on April 14, at 88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ in South Los Angeles. The event was a combined effort of Superintendent Anthony L. Williams, senior pastor of 88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ; Robert Sausedo, CEO of Community Build, Inc. (CBI); and the Community Response System of South L.A. (CRSSLA), a coalition of over 30 nonprofits, churches and community stakeholders. Over 1,200 people were served and scores of others
88th Street Temple Church of God In Christ (COGIC) and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas partnered to present the “Miracles on 88th Street” community event on Dec. 21 and more than 400 people of all ages enjoyed the variety of activities. “For our second annual event, it was important to me to make sure that I was serving the needs of our community. So, we added free winter coats, free toiletries and free haircuts for men, women and children,” said Superintendent Anthony L. Williams, senior pastor. “Also, we thank Minister Byron Luke and Ronald Graves, owner of Hair Architects. He
On Sunday, March 17, members of 88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ, along with their friends and families, participated in the L.A. Clippers “Faith and Family” Night. Superintendent Anthony L. Williams, senior pastor said, “This activity was wonderful for the entire family unit. We had members, young and old in attendance, all enjoying a Clipper basketball game. Also, for many of our youth in attendance it was their very first time being inside the Staples Center as well as attending a professional NBA basketball game. “ 88th Street Temple COGIC joined with other churches from around Southern California
88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ partnered with L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas to bring snow to the 89th Street and Vermont Ave. neighborhood on Jan. 5. The free event, Winter Wonderland 2019, drew many community members of all ages. Both children and adults delighted in experiencing real snow along with enjoying a range of activities. The featured attractions included a petting zoo filled with rabbits, pigs, goats, chickens and a miniature pony; a Trackless Train, which rode guests around during the event; and taking family pictures at the Free Lance Photo Booth. Pastor Anthony L. Williams and
The 88th Street Temple Church of God In Christ is hosting “His Only Begotten Son” Musical Cantata on June 23 at 4:00P.M. Celebrate and Worship the Lord to the musical and artistic styles of the Sowers Christian Ministries Worldwide as they perform the Cantata as given to Drs. Harold Johnson and Diana Johnson.
The County plans to build affordable housing and retail, as well a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) transit plaza, preparatory boarding academy and training center on the site. Renderings for the project were released in February.
Superintendent George F. Clark, Jr., the pastor of the Heavenly Vision Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, passed away on Feb. 2, his family sadly announced. He was 93 years old. Clark served 45 years as the spiritual leader of Heavenly Vision COGIC where he taught and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ. According to a family spokesperson, “He always demonstrated the love of God by reaching beyond the walls of his church to assist and help anyone who was in need.” Cherishing his memory are his wife of 50 years, Mother Lula Lindsey Clark; their five children;
The city of Los Angeles honored the late Bishop Bennie Roberts Benbow on Feb. 12, by designating an intersection of South Vermont Avenue as Bishop Benbow Square. The event took place during the 100th birthday celebration service of Bishop Benbow, which was held at 88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ. He was the founder of New Light Church of God and Christ and the 88th Street Temple COGIC. L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas made a surprise visit to the church for the commemorative occasion and he commended Pastor Anthony Williams, the grandson of the late bishop, for continuing