L.A. Sentinel Champion of Faith

Women’s History Spotlight: Barbara McCoo Lewis Lifts Others By Modeling Love of Christ

March 4, 2020

March is Women’s History Month – A Salute to Champions of Faith In recognition of Women’s History Month, the L.A. Sentinel Religion section will highlight some of the female “Champions of Faith” in the Los Angeles area. This week, we feature Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, the International General Supervisor of the Department of Women of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. A native of Los Angeles, she has served the denomination in several capacities on the local, jurisdictional, national and international

Local Religion

God’s Faithfulness Strengthens Whitaker in P.R. Profession

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 27, 2019

March is Women’s History Month – Champion of Faith Yumiko Whitaker As Women’s History Month concludes, the L.A. Sentinel Religion section celebrates by highlighting Los Angeles-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Yumiko Whitaker, founder of Hummingbird PR What is the mission of your profession? I view my work with clients as divine assignments, and am privileged to work with a mix of businesses, non-profits and public entities to shape positive change. I grew up in the Crenshaw District and attended local schools, including a self-financed earned degree

Crenshaw & Around Local Religion

Faith in God Guides Robinson’s Business and Missionary Endeavors

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 6, 2019

March is Women’s History Month and in recognition of the occasion, the L.A. Sentinel Religion section will present L.A.-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Evangelist Sonja Thompson Robinson, owner of One-Of-A- Kind Hats and missionary What role has God or your faith played in your ministry/profession? Faith and trust in God have been a key element in my life and in every endeavor. The business I started in 1986 is a testament to that fact. One-Of-A-Kind Hats was opened without a bank loan, substantial amount of capital

Religion

God Uses Jones to Aid Youth with Unresolved Grief and Loss

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 12, 2018

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

Religion

Edwards’ F.A.C.E. Ministry Aims to Help Youth Succeed in Life

June 27, 2018

Myeoshé Marie Edwards – An L.A. Sentinel Champion of Faith As young people deal with many challenges in today’s world, Myeoshé Marie Edwards aims to help them be victorious in life through her ministry, F.A.C.E. The initials stand for fearless, artistic, charisma and elegant and those are the qualities that Edwards hopes to instill in youngsters residing in South Los Angeles. “The mission of F.A.C.E. is to help young boys and girls to become independent, fearless and assertive,” explained the 31-year-old Edwards. “We want to expose them to self-love to help them become comfortable in their own skin without fear,