Harvest Tabernacle Bible Church

Faith Community Coalition Helps Churches Sustain and Even Expand Ministry

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 26, 2021

FCC and LOGOS Faith Development aid churches in transforming properties for affordable housing and community gardens Even before COVID-19 hit, many churches were struggling to maintain their property and the pandemic made the prospect much harder. But, Faith Community Coalition aims to transform that outlook by helping South Los Angeles worship centers sustain and even expand their ministries. The coalition is comprised of an ecumenical group of pastors and faith leaders focused on identifying financial and human resources to aid ministries in addressing issues such as affordable housing and food deserts throughout South L.A., said the Rev. John Cager, FCC

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Car Crashes Into Harvest Tabernacle Church

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 13, 2017

Shockwaves traveled through the Harvest Tabernacle Bible Church family upon learning that an SUV crashed through their building on Dec. 11. The LAPD reported that the vehicle struck a traffic signal then careened into the church located on the corner of 55th Street and Holmes Ave., in South Los Angeles. Fortunately, the accident occurred about 1:15 a.m. and the building was unoccupied. However, the downed utility pole led to city workers deactivating power lines in the area, said Officer G. Lopez of LAPD Newton Station. Since Harvest Tabernacle sits in a residential area, neighbors and congregants quickly notified Pastor Donald

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City of L.A. Dedicates Bishop Cook Square

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 27, 2016

The dedication ceremony was held October 16 during 40th anniversary celebration of Harvest Tabernacle Bible Church. The designation recognizes his accomplishments and contributions to improving the 9th District and community-at-large. The occasion also marked Cook’s retirement as pastor of Harvest Tabernacle. His successor, son Dr. Donald R. Cook II, will be installed as pastor on Sunday, November 13, at 4 p.m., at 88th Street Temple Church of God In Christ, 8825 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Bishop Cook, who served 45 years in the ministry, is a graduate and valedictorian of the Los Angeles Police Department Technical Reserve

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Cook to Retire as Pastor of Harvest Tabernacle

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 13, 2016

A retirement celebration is set for Bishop Donald R. Cook, Sr., on Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The service will take place during the 40th anniversary observance of Harvest Tabernacle Bible Church, located at 1746 E. 55th St., in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Council will honor Cook as well with a dedication square ceremony following the celebration. Representatives of Councilmember Curren D. Price will designate the intersection of 55th St. and Holmes Avenue as Bishop Cook Square. “This is such an exciting time in the history of Harvest,” said Minister Michelle Neely, a longtime member. Bishop Cook,

Religion

Harvest Tabernacle Celebrates 40 Years and New Leadership

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 15, 2016

After forty‐five years of dedicated service to ministry, Bishop Donald R. Cook Sr. of Harvest Tabernacle Bible Church, 1746 E. 55th St. in Los Angeles will officially retire during the church’s upcoming 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. His successor, son Dr. Donald R. Cook II, will be installed as senior pastor during the Installation Service set for Sunday, November 13, at 4 p.m., at 88th Street Temple Church of God In Christ, 8825 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. “This is such an exciting time in the history of Harvest,” said Minister Michelle Neely, a