Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

L.A.-area Ministries Plan Various Events to Highlight Upcoming Holidays

Los Angeles-area ministries will observe the Thanksgiving holiday with a range of activities. The following list highlights some of the worship services, dinners and other plans shared with the Sentinel. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – The Rev. Dr. Reginald A. Pope, pastor of Bethel, announce that his congregation will partner with the Black Peace Officers Association to share turkeys and food items with the community on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the church campus located at 10905 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. A second turkey distribution to the community takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from

Bishop James Carrington of Friendship Baptist Passes Away

 Noted theologian was the founding pastor of the largest African American church in North Orange County Bishop James Donald Carrington, the founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Friendship Baptist Church in Yorba Linda, passed away on Nov. 15. A celebration of his life was held at Friendship on Dec. 1. Carrington was instrumental in establishing the first African American church in North Orange County in May 1964. Starting out with 22 charter members, Friendship grew over the years to a congregation exceeding 3,000. “We pray you will join us and welcome your prayers as we mourn the loss of our

Call 2 Worship – June 14

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale through June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 14-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers and music. For

Call 2 Worship – June 7

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale from Jun 8 to June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 12-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers

Call 2 Worship – May 31

Holman Community Development Corporation presents its Quiet Champion Awards Luncheon June 8, at 11 a.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, LATTC President Lawrence Frank and Zenita Smith will be honored. The ticket donation is $100. For details, call Nancy Harris at (323) 731-0140. Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale from Jun 8 to June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist

Call 2 Worship – May 24

New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church hosts “A Musical Celebration Honoring William E. Johnson III” on May 24, at 7 p.m., at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sonja R. Dawson. Performers include Nikki Potts, Lorenzo Johnson and Praizum and New Mt. Calvary Mass Choir. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church holds a Clothes Giveaway on May 26, at 11 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society, under President Audrey Fletcher, sponsors the event. Free clothing and accessories for men, women and children will

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Plans Revival

Pastor Reginald Pope and the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church congregation will hold their annual revival on November 8-11, at 7 p.m., in their edifice located at 10905 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Edifying and Equipping for Evangelizing” based on Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist will be the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. “Pastor Don Pope II is a multi-gifted preacher and musician who makes the Word of God applicable to today’s situations and stirs the soul with songs of praise and thanksgiving,” said Pastor Pope. “We invite

Bethel MBC honors Pastor and First Lady Pope

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church members will salute Pastor Reginald and First Lady Juanita Pope for 40 years of Christian service during four services held in the edifice located at 10905 South Compton Avenue in Los Angeles. Celebrations will be held on October 18 and October 25 at 3 p.m., and on October 22 and October 23 at 7 p.m. Several L.A.-area churches will participate. For information, call (323) 566-5286