Local Ministries Share with Less Fortunate for Christmas
December 24, 2020
Local churches spread the Christmas spirit in spite of the pandemic, giving back to those that need help.
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Trinity Holds 13th Blanket Drive for Homeless
December 10, 2020
Donations of full, king and queen blankets along with pillows will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the church’s garage parking lot at 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Trinity Plans Holiday Concert and Blanket Drive for the Homeless
December 11, 2019
In keeping with the season of giving, Trinity Baptist Church will present two community events to help people enjoy the holidays. The first program is a Christmas concert entitled, “O Holy Night,” set for Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3:30 p.m., in the edifice at 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Alvin Tunstill, the combined choirs will sing a wide range of selections under the direction of Roland Hamilton. On Saturday, Dec. 21, Trinity’s Homeless Ministry will sponsor their 12th Annual Blanket Drive as part of their ongoing mission to aid women, men and children who live on
Trinity Holds Successful Blanket Drive for Homeless
January 2, 2019
For the 11th consecutive year, the Homeless Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church conducted a successful Blanket Drive to aid homeless men, women and children living on L.A.’s skid row. According to Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., and homeless activist Brian Ferguson, Trinity congregants and community members donated more than 400 new blankets and pillows during the annual event held on Dec. 15. Following the collection, the Trinity team immediately traveled to skid row to distribute the items along with hygiene bags, hand warmers, socks, tarps, rain ponchos, water and prayer. “Our theme was ‘Be a Blessing to Others’ based on Genesis
Trinity Sponsors 10th Annual Blanket Drive for Homeless
December 13, 2017
Aiming to assist people in need, the Homeless Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church will sponsor their 10th Annual Blanket Drive on Saturday, December 16. Donations of full, king and queen blankets along with pillows will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the church’s garage parking lot at 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. “We invite people throughout metropolitan area to contribute to this worthy cause to help the homeless,” said Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr. “Our theme is ‘Be a Blessing to Others’ based on Genesis 12:2 and as in past years, Brother Brian Ferguson is heading
Trinity Baptist hosts ‘Gala Affair’ at L.A. Mission
June 17, 2015
In an effort to bless others as God blessed them, Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., and the members of Trinity Baptist Church united with the Los Angeles Mission to offer a range of services to people residing on the city’s skid row. The day-long ‘Gala Affair,’ held on May 30, provided free haircuts, manicures, and foot-washing along with food, prizes and eighty $25 gift cards to more than 500 men, women and children. Also, Brian Ferguson, director of Trinity’s Homeless Ministry, performed as ‘Christian the Clown’ and the ‘Giant Man on Stilts.’ Explaining the reason behind the event, Pastor Tunstill said,