Los Angeles Area Church and Community News – Page 5

Call 2 Worship – June 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 27, 2018

First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church offers free meals for children ages 18 and younger through August 10, at 1555 West 108th Street, in Los Angeles, said Pastor Norman S. Johnson, Sr. The FNCF Community Development Corporation sponsors the program. Meals are served weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meals are a component of the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the California Department of Education’s Nutrition Services Division. For information, call (323) 756-2541. Holman United Methodist Church hosts a community celebration saluting the ministry and service of Pastor Kelvin Sauls on June 30, at

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Call 2 Worship – June 21

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 20, 2018

88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ presents “His Only Begotten Son” cantata of June 23, at 4 p.m., at 8825 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Anthony L. Williams. The California Southwest Ecclesiastic District sponsors the event. Dr. Harold and Dr. Diana Johnson created the presentation, which will include actors, singers, dancers, sign language and narration. Call (323) 752-7282 for information. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observes Annual Missionary Day on June 24, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society will

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Call 2 Worship – June 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 13, 2018

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale through June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 14-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers and music. For

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Call 2 Worship – June 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 6, 2018

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale from Jun 8 to June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 12-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers

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Call 2 Worship – May 31

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 30, 2018

Holman Community Development Corporation presents its Quiet Champion Awards Luncheon June 8, at 11 a.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, LATTC President Lawrence Frank and Zenita Smith will be honored. The ticket donation is $100. For details, call Nancy Harris at (323) 731-0140. Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale from Jun 8 to June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist

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Call 2 Worship – May 24

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 23, 2018

New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church hosts “A Musical Celebration Honoring William E. Johnson III” on May 24, at 7 p.m., at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sonja R. Dawson. Performers include Nikki Potts, Lorenzo Johnson and Praizum and New Mt. Calvary Mass Choir. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church holds a Clothes Giveaway on May 26, at 11 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society, under President Audrey Fletcher, sponsors the event. Free clothing and accessories for men, women and children will

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Call 2 Worship – May 17

May 16, 2018

Park Hills Community Church, Reformed Church in America, celebrates their 31st Annual Women’s Day on May 20, at 11 a. m., at 5247 Overdale Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lawrence K. Dove. The theme is “Women of God, Believing in the Power of Prayer and Praise,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. The Rev. Dr. Arnetha E. Bell-Inge, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Compton, will be the guest preacher. Noted composer and educator Professor Iris Stevenson will direct the Women’s Day Chorus. Minister Yolanda Dove is president of the Women’s Ministries and Mrs. Reva Turner is event chair. For

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Call 2 Worship – May 10

May 9, 2018

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a special Mother’s Day Prayer Service on May 12, 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. Ward AME Church sponsors a Pentecost Revival on May 16, at 7 p.m., at 1177 W. 25th St. in Los Angeles, said Pastor John E. Cager III. The Rev. James Arthur Rumph, pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., is the revivalist. At 6 p.m., the Rev. Richad Reed will lead a ministry study on recovery and addiction. To

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Call 2 Worship – May 3

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 2, 2018

Rev. ‘Gil’ Fears Salute takes place on May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics” on KPFK 90.7 FM. Performers include the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church Choirs, the Los Angeles Chapter – GMWA, the Los Angeles Contemporary Adults, Kenneth Glover, Henry Jackson, Lady Rose Neal and Maran Elizabeth Pittman. To learn more, call Quaford Coleman at (323) 846-1950. Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation sponsors “Brothers Talk Too Men’s Conference” on May 5, at 10 a.m., at

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Call 2 Worship – April 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 25, 2018

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

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Call 2 Worship – April 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 18, 2018

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church sponsors a Prayer Breakfast on April 21, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Women’s and God Answers Prayer Ministries sponsor the event. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. Westwood Presbyterian Church presents a concert featuring the compositions by Antonin Dvorak on April 22, at 5 p.m., at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles. Maria Newman will direct and organist Dr. Namhee Han, soprano Christina Borgioli, mezzo-soprano Nandani Maria Sinha, tenor Scott Noonan, baritone Dimitri Smith and bass baritone Matthew Lewis will perform. The donation is

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Call 2 Worship

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 11, 2018

Southern California Region of the CME Church holds their Spring Convocation and Quadrennial Celebration on April 13-14, at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church, 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Bobby R. Best, 9th District presiding prelate, and the Rev. Travis Morris, host pastor. The agenda includes worship services, business sessions and leadership development training. Bishop Clement W. Fugh of the AME Fifth District will speak on April 13 at 1 p.m. On April 14, at 6 p.m., a quadrennial celebration and banquet will be held for Best and his wife, Mrs. Jacqueline Howard Best at The Foundation Center,

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Call 2 Worship – March 22

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 21, 2018

Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. hosts a Community Health and Fitness Fair on March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2521 Westview St., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Frank Stewart, pastor. The event includes free screenings for blood pressure and glucose, health and fitness seminars and many exhibitors. Also, Dr. Romeo Brooks of Roots Nutrition in Inglewood will discuss the benefits of good nutrition and fitness. For information, call (323) 547-0585. Second AME Church presents “The Men’s Singsation” on March 25, at 3 p.m., at 5500 S. Hoover St., on Los Angeles, said Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell. Brother

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Call 2 Worship – March 1

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 28, 2018

Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church presents a New Horizon Wellness Presentation on March 3, at 12 noon, at 7016 S. Compton Ave., said Dr. T. Delbert Robinson, senior pastor/teacher. Dr. Debra B. Morton will share strategies to help achieve a positive impact in the areas of nutrition, personal care, spiritual wholeness and more! For information, call (323) 581-7672. Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meet on March 5, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. The Rev. Johnteris Tate is the host pastor. Pastor

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Call 2 Worship – February 1

January 31, 2018

Miracle Christian Fellowship Church presents “Moving Forward” on Feb. 2-4, at 7 p.m., at Ramada Plaza LAX, 5250 W. El Segundo Blvd., in Hawthorne. Pastor Solomon Akharamen is the guest preacher. Testimonies, anointing and prayers will be offered.. To learn more, call (832) 486-9665. Mount Olive Lutheran Church hosts “Community Sing featuring Melanie DeMore” on Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., at 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., in Santa Monica. A renowned vocalist and songwriter, DeMore’s music features African-American folk music, spirituals, traditional ballads and her own original compositions. The suggested donation is $20. Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meet