Greater Zion Church Family

Call 2 Worship – March 17

Many faith-based and community events are occurring throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Here is a list of some of those uplifting activities.

L.A.-area Ministers Encourage a Spirit of Thankfulness

In the midst of so many troubling issues, the question arises, “What do we have to be thankful for as we prepare to observe Thanksgiving Day?” The Sentinel contacted four local ministers for their insight and response.

Compton Community Engages Prayer to Fight Crime

An ecumenical and multicultural group of concerned citizens answered the call of the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Fisher to join him in a vigil and rally to beseech God’s guidance in catching the killers of Pastor Reggie Moore as well as erasing the criminal element from the city.

No Leads in Fatal Shooting of Compton Pastor

Pastor Reggie Moore, an associate minister at God of Christ Church in Compton, was fatally shot on October 24 near his church. According to the L.A. Sheriff’s Department, there are no suspects, motive, or vehicle description in the homicide.

Fisher Passes Away, Organized 1st Black Church in Compton

When it comes to spiritual leaders, the Rev. Dr. W. Jerome Fisher had few equals. A master teacher, powerful preacher, supreme administrator and friend of the people are just some of the descriptions that marked his long ministerial career. After more than 62 years of spreading the Gospel and inspiring people locally and abroad, God called the Rev. Dr. W. Jerome Fisher home. He passed away on June 16, at the age of 95. Dr. Fisher will lie in state on Thursday, June 27, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the chambers of the Compton City Council. A memorial

Fisher and Greater Zion Attract All Generations By ‘Keeping it Real’

The Rev. Dr. Michael J. Fisher has been a young pastor throughout his ministry at Greater Zion Church Family in Compton. As a young adult, he became the spiritual leader of the oldest Black church in the city, following in the footsteps of his father, Pastor Emeritus W. Jerome Fisher. While nearly 20 years has passed, he’s still a young man, but his youth hasn’t stopped him from drawing people of all ages to hear the Word of God. According to Fisher, his enduring success can be traced to three factors. “Number one, first and foremost, it’s all God. It

New Mt. Calvary Holds Pastor’s Appreciation and Birthday Celebration

New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two dynamic worship celebrations. The Pre-Anniversary Celebration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., with Pastor E.V. Hill II of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles as guest preacher, as well as several guest pastors and ministries throughout the city. Also, Elder William E. Johnson III of Lighthouse Church of Houston, a spiritual son of New Mt. Calvary, will be the guest psalmist. On Sunday, Jan. 27, worship services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 10:45

Millennial Focus: Elder Aquyla Walker

The millennial generation, people born between 1982 and 2004, is a key demographic that many churches seek to attract and maintain. But, the group may be more receptive than you know. Despite reports that millennials are “spiritual, not religious,” ministries such as Greater Zion Church Family in Compton, led by Pastor Michael J. Fisher, contain a significant number of young adults among its multi-generational congregation and his ministerial staff includes Elder Aquyla Walker, who is assigned as Young Adult Overseer. Walker, who is the first female to be ordained an elder in the church’s 60-year history, just happens to be

Brookins-Kirkland AME Holds Annual WMS Day

The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observed its Annual Day service on April 29. Guest preacher Elder Aquyla Walker of Greater Zion Church Family spoke on “He Is Not Done” based on Philippians 1:3-7. From left are Steward Pro Temp Board 1 Greg Robinson, Pastor Mary S. Minor, Walker, and WMS President Audrey Fletcher. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church is located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610.(photo by Cora J. Fossett/L.A. Sentinel)

Greater Zion and PUSH100 to Distribute Food, Clothes

Pastor Michael J. Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family along with local clergy, elected officials, community leaders, and law enforcement representatives will distribute food and clothing at 47 locations and intersections in South Los Angeles on October 31 at 7 p.m. The effort is part of the ‘#PUSH100 initiative, co-titled ‘Pray and Provide.’ The public is invited to participate. More than 6,000 volunteers assisting nearly 12,000 people at the first distribution held earlier this summer. “We come together in agreement to not only pray, but also a clear path for those looking for a way out. We can and will

People’s Independent Celebrates 100th Year

Rejoicing is in the air as People’s Independent Church of Christ prepares to celebrate a century of Christian and community service with a series of events this month. Kicking-off the activities will be Friends and Family Day on Sunday, October 4, at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services, in the sanctuary at 5858 West Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Craig A. Worsham, senior pastor. “We invite the greater Los Angeles community at this powerful worship experience. Our goal is to strengthen families and friends through unity, growth, fellowship and sharing,” said Worsham. The Centennial Gala will be