Grant AME Church – L.A.

Call 2 Worship – February 20

Holman United Methodist Church hosts a nonviolence workshop with Rev. James Lawson on Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The session will share nonviolent strategies to effect social change. Refreshments will be served. On Feb. 23, at 4 p.m., the 60th Annual Concert of Spirituals take place. The Holman choir will perform. William Campbell, Jr., is the music director and Robert Johnson, Jr., is the organist. The donation ranges from $15-to-$50. The Heritage Festival takes place on Feb. 29, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For details on all events, call (323) 703-5868.

Call 2 Worship – December 19

First AME Church – L.A. holds their annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves will be distributed. For information, call (323) 735-1251. Grant AME Church sponsors their 11th annual Toys, Clothes and Food Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Also, on Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m., the Christmas Music and Arts Worship Service takes place in the

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

Call 2 Worship – October 10

Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church presents a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 7016 Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The L.O.V.E. Ministry sponsors the event. Lois Rosby-Lewis of West Angeles Church of God in Christ will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the seminar. To learn more, call Rose Harris at (323) 581-7672. City of David Community Church salutes Pastor Demiko Fitzgerald at an appreciation service on Oct. 13, at 8 a.m., at St. James AME Church, 655 W 70th St., in Los Angeles. The guest

Call 2 Worship – October 3

Hosanna Broadcasting Foundation holds “Walk For Life” walkathon on Oct. 5, at 8:30 a.m., at El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St., in Long Beach, said Tersit Asrat, president. Proceeds will help build a rehabilitation center in Ethiopia for female victims of sex trafficking. A festival with music, food and arts follows the walk. To register, call (562) 247-0409 or visit hosannahousefoundation.com.   Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center hosts the inaugural BHERC Faith-Based & Inspirational Film Festival on Oct. 12, from 11a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 Bixel St., in Los Angeles,

Kirkland Preaches at Grant AME

The Right Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., retired AME bishop, will preach on Aug. 18, at 9:30 a.m., for the 113th anniversary of Grant AME Church, 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. J. Arthur Rumph is the host pastor. Inviting the public to attend, Kirkland said, “I look forward to seeing friends, former Brookins AME members and those who have supported me in ministry for years. Join me in celebrating Grant AME’s legacy in South L.A.” The celebration includes a 3 p.m. worship service featuring guest preacher, Pastor J. Edgar Boyd of First AME Church of

Geraldine Stiles Murph Passes at 100

  The Los Angeles faith community extended a fond farewell to Mrs. Geraldine Stiles Murph, who passed away on Oct. 15, at the age of 100-years-old. Long admired for her intelligence, humility and grace, Geraldine made a lasting impression as a first lady, missionary, and AME Episcopal Supervisor as the wife of the late Bishop Henry W. Murph, Sr. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m., at New Vision Ministries, 2400 Southwest Drive in Los Angeles. Her son, the Rev. Dr. Frederick O. Murph, will officiate and deliver the eulogy. A repast

God Uses Jones to Aid Youth with Unresolved Grief and Loss

L.A. Sentinel Champion of Faith With life comes death, which can lead to profound and unbearable sadness. Finding relief can be difficult, but Arvis L. Jones strives to restore people, especially children, experiencing the trauma of grief and loss.  Jones recently shared her story with the L.A. Sentinel and explained how God guided her into this ministry. What is your professional background?  I have a B.A. Degree in music and a Music Therapy Certificate from CSU – Long Beach. I am a pianist and specialize in children and youth choirs. I have been the junior choir director at Grant AME

Call 2 Worship – August 16

  Grant AME Church holds its Homecoming Reunion Celebration on August 18, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Food, games, music and a talent show will be held. On August 19, at 9:30 a.m., the Reunion Worship Service will be held. The Rev. Phillip Ross, pastor of Bethel AME – Blythe, will be the guest preacher. Call (323) 564-1151 for details. Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets August 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter.

Call 2 Worship – August 9

Bethany Prayer Temple Holy Church presents Annual Community Day on August 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 612 W. 95th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor A.R. Lancaster. Free clothing, shoes, toys, refreshments and health screenings will be available.  To learn more, call (310) 714-5168. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds its Women’s Prayer Service on August 11, 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. Grant AME Church presents “Hatt-A-Tude Afternoon Tea” on August 11, at 11:30 a.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in

Call 2 Worship – August 2

Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church presents “Back to School – Stay in School” on Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., at 1381 Pass and Covina Rd., in Valinda, said Pastor Tracey Johnson. Caring Adult Foundation, Love My Neighbor Foundation and the NAACP San Gabriel Chapter co-sponsor the event. Mayor Lloyd Johnson is the guest speaker. Free backpacks and supplies will be distributed to students. Call (626) 917-3686 for details. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on August 11 at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson.  The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. 

It’s Revival Time at Price Chapel AME Church

Price Chapel AME Church will present its 2018 Summer Revival on Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The services will be held at the church located at 4000 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Lord, Be With Us and Create In Us A Clean Heart” based on Psalms 51:10-13. The revivalists will be the Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, the Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor and the Rev. Darryl Walker. Rumph is the pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., Minor leads Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and Walker heads New Philadelphia AME Church. “You

Price Chapel AME Presents 2018 Summer Revival

Renewal and rejuvenation in the Lord are promised at the Summer Revival presented by Price Chapel AME Church starting Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m., in their sanctuary located at 4000 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Benjamin Hollins, the services will feature the Rev. Dr. J. Arthur Rumph, the Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor and the Rev. Darryl Walker. Rumph is the pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., Minor leads Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and Walker heads New Philadelphia AME Church. The preachers will expound on the theme, “Lord, Be With

Call 2 Worship – April 26

Musicians in Action plans its MIA Annual Drum Clinic on April 27, at 7 p.m., at Renaissance Airport Hotel, 9620 Airport Blvd., in Los Angeles. On April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the drum clinic continues at Faithful Central Bible Church, 400 W. Florence Ave. in Inglewood. Sheila E., Teddy Campbell and Trevor Lawrence are among the special guests. Registration is $15. Call (323) 777-3213 for details. Western State Baptist Convention Women’s Auxiliary holds its banquet on April 27, at 6 p.m., and conference on April 28, at 9 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 4911 W. 59th St., in