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Call 2 Worship – March 7
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Call 2 Worship – March 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 6, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on March 9, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson.  The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer.  For information, call (310) 835-7905. Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church presents its 17th Annual Women’s Conference on March 8-9, and Women’s Day on March 10, at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor DeNon A. Porter. Also, the Women’s Chorus Musical is March 10, at 4 p.m. The theme is “Women of God, Being Kind to All, Challenging One Another With The Word of God.” Sister

‘Now with Natalie’ Reveals How Faith Positively Impact Lives
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‘Now with Natalie’ Reveals How Faith Positively Impact Lives

February 27, 2019

Life at the top can be tough for some, but those with strong faith can survive the challenges. Just ask Natalie Manuel Lee. In her new docuseries, “Now with Natalie,” Lee discusses faith and other topics with high-profile figures in entertainment, sports and fashion, and the consensus is that having a relationship with God makes a big impact in one’s daily living. The program premieres on March 3, on the Hillsong Channel. Viewers can learn and grow by listening to the conversations with celebrities such as singer Kelly Rowland, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Tyson Chandler and fitness coach/motivational speaker Angela

Call 2 Worship – February 28
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Call 2 Worship – February 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 27, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on March 9, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson.  The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer.  For information, call (310) 835-7905. Celebration of Life Service for Bishop L. Daniel Williams takes place on March 1, at 11 a.m., at Citizens of Zion Baptist Church, 12930 S. Lime Ave., in Compton, said Pastor Bobby Newman, Jr.  Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr., Williams’ father in the ministry, and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., both of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL, will give eulogies. Serving

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Macedonia Baptist Church Salutes Pastor’s 7th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 20, 2019

The members of historic Macedonia Baptist Church will salute the Rev. Shane B. Scott’s seventh anniversary as pastor on Sunday, March 3, at 10 a.m., in the church’s sanctuary located at 1751 East 114th St., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Willing and Eager Shepherd” and the guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Freddy J. Clark, pastor and founder of Shalom Church (City of Peace) in Florissant, Missouri. Macedonia Baptist, the oldest African American church in the Watts community, was organized in 1908. Scott has began as the spiritual leader in November 2011 and was officially installed as pastor

Call 2 Worship – February 21
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Call 2 Worship – February 21

February 20, 2019

True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church plans appreciation services for Pastor James and First Lady Evelyn Perkins at 7901 South Van Ness Ave., in Inglewood. On Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., “An Evening of Celebration in Songs” will take place will many guest artists. On Feb. 24, at 8 a.m., Pastor C. D. LeGrande of Great Hope Baptist Church will preach; at 10:45 a.m., the Rev. Dr. Henry Brown of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will bring the message; and at 3 p.m., Pastor R.A. Williams of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. For information, call (323) 750-7304. Murph Chapel-St.

Allison Embraces Change to Serve God, Church and Community
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Allison Embraces Change to Serve God, Church and Community

February 13, 2019

Adapting to change can be hard, but the Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is finding success by embracing the new and different. For years, Church of the Redeemer, where Allison serves as pastor, was well known for its excellent Christian academy. But, in 2010, the school closed due to the challenges of operating the tuition-based institution. However, the Redeemer congregation was deeply committed to education, plus, they still owned the facilities on their nearly three-acres of property. The answer to their dilemma was to change. With the support of the membership, Allison rented worship space to other ministries as well as

Celebration of Life Service Set for Bishop L. Daniel Williams
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Celebration of Life Service Set for Bishop L. Daniel Williams

February 13, 2019

Bishop L. Daniel Williams, the retired pastor of The Baptist Church of the New Covenant in Norwalk, passed away following a lingering illness. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the Citizens of Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Newman Jr., and located at 12930 S. Lime Ave., in Compton. Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick Sr., Williams’ father in the ministry, and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick Jr., both of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL, will give eulogies. Serving in the ministry for 44 years, Williams was prominent

Call 2 Worship – February 14
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Call 2 Worship – February 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 13, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church and Calvary Baptist Church plan Heritage Sunday on Feb. 17, with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will participate as part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, spiritual leader of both fellowships. At 9:30 a.m., Sharpton will preach at Calvary, 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando. At 11:15 a.m., he will speak at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call Southern Saint Paul at (323) 731-2703. Agape Church of Los Angeles hosts Law Enforcement Sunday on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.,

Bishop Marvin Sapp Headlines Rush Revival Crusade
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Bishop Marvin Sapp Headlines Rush Revival Crusade

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 6, 2019

Bishop Marvin Sapp will headline the special guests at the Rush Revival Crusade 2019. Joining Sapp will be Prophet Isaiah Kelley, Antoine “DJ Yella” Caraby and Bishop Ernest Johnson. The praise-filled conference will be on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The agenda includes workshops, guest speakers and the main service starting at 6 p.m. Bishop Johnson, founder of Rush Crusades International and pastor of Jita Church in Harbor City, organized the gathering to “motivate the church to return to its roots of praise, worship and the non-compromising message of the