Los Angeles Area Church and Community News – Page 8

Call 2 Worship – April 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 26, 2017

Community Chapel Church sponsors “Women Called For Purpose” on April 28, at 7:30 p.m., 1307 N. Willowbrook Ave., in Compton, said Pastor George L. Fort III. The guests are Keisha Ealy, Zion Styles, Christa Smith, Canaan Inheritance Worship Center, Regina Magee-Sears and Dr. Sherrie Lockhart-Johnson. On April 30, at 3:30 p.m., “The Explosion” service takes place with First Lady Carol Peters of the New Haven Church of God in Christ as the speaker. Betty J. Fort is the overseer and Delivia Berry is the president. For details, call (310) 654-8552. Holman United Methodist Church welcomes AME Bishop Frank M. Reid

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Call 2 Worship – April 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 19, 2017

Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church holds their Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast on April 22, at 8 a.m., at the Doubletree by Hilton, 2 Civic Plaza Dr., in Carson, said Pastor Willie D. Hall. The theme is “The Power of Simple Prayer” based on Mark 11:24. Helen Redmond will speak and George Saunders, Jr., will perform. The donation is $35. Call (323) 569-4162 for details. Musicians in Action hosts its Drumming Perspectives drum clinic on April 22, at 8:30 a.m., at Faithful Central Bible Church’s (FCBC) Living Room, 400 W. Florence in Inglewood. FCBC’s Music and Arts Department co-sponsors the event.

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Call 2 Worship – April 13

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 12, 2017

FBCV Worship Center presents its 2017 Annual Revival on April 17-21, at 7 p.m., at 8946 Sepulveda Eastway in Los Angeles, said Bishop Horace Allen, host. The theme is “I Am God’s Weapon for War” based on Jeremiah 51:20. The speakers are Pastor Alicia Pigee, Apostle Michelle Allen, Apostle Alicia Norton and Apostle Janice Fountaine. For details, call (424) 223-8332 or visit theworshipcenter.net. Golden State Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Rite of Adoption State of California sponsors “Extraordinary Women That Rock” on April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Double Tree by Hilton, 21333 Hawthorne

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Call 2 Worship – April 6

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 5, 2017

Silver Lining of Hope Crusade holds its 8th annual fundraiser dinner on April 7, at 6 p.m., at Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., in Carson, said Pastor Winford Bell, president. NFL legend Jim Brown will be honored for history of fighting injustice. Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas will be the emcee. The donation is $75. Call (213) 840-7175 for tickets or information. Pleasant Hills Baptist Church plans a Spring Tea on April 8, at 2 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sylvester Washington and Coordinator Dolores Jones. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the

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Call 2 Worship – March 30

Coa Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 29, 2017

Silver Lining of Hope Crusade holds its 8th annual fundraiser dinner on April 7, at 6 p.m., at Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., in Carson, said Pastor Winford Bell, president. NFL legend Jim Brown will be honored for history of fighting injustice. Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas will be the emcee. The donation is $75. Call (213) 840-7175 for tickets or information. Pleasant Hills Baptist Church plans a Spring Tea on April 8, at 2 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sylvester Washington and Coordinator Dolores Jones. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the

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Call 2 Worship – March 23

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 22, 2017

Zoe Christian Fellowship sponsors a Community Health and Fitness Fair on March 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 5315 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Frank Stewart. Dr. Romeo Brooks of Roots Nutrition in Inglewood will discuss the benefits of good nutrition and fitness. Also, free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and health and fitness seminars and exhibits will be available. For information, call (323) 547-0585. Walking in the Spirit Ministries of Norwalk, CA celebrates its 9th anniversary on March 26, at 11 a.m., at the Doubletree Hotel’s Sonoma Grill, 13111 Sycamore Drive in Norwalk,

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Call 2 Worship – March 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 15, 2017

Healthy African American Families presents “Autism Spectrum Disorders: What We Need to Know” on March 17, at 8 a.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Kelvin Sauls is the host pastor. Topics include advocacy, collaboration strategies and special education law. Continental breakfast, lunch, resource fair and parking will be provided at the free event. To register, call (323) 292-2002. First Presbyterian Church hosts The United Male Chorus of Los Angeles on March 19, at 3 p.m., at 100 N. Hillcrest Blvd. in Inglewood, said the Rev. Dr. Harold E. Kidd, pastor. The

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Call 2 Worship – March 9

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 8, 2017

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on March 11, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. Blessed oil for homes will be distributed. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Trinity Baptist Church hosts “The Legends Luncheon” on March 11, at 11:30 a.m., in the church’s Caston Fellowship Center, 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr. The event is part of Trinity’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. Past and present elders will be recognized. The donation is $20. Call (323) 735-0044 for tickets

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Call 2 Worship – March 2

March 1, 2017

Christ Second Baptist Church salutes Pastor Welton and Lady Teresa Pleasant on March 5, at 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., in Long Beach. At 9:30 a.m., Dr. Maurice Watson of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo, MD, will preach. At 3 p.m., the guests are Pastor Bobby Newman, Jr., and members of Citizen of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. To learn more, call (562) 599-3421. Academy Cathedral celebrates its 42nd Anniversary on March 5, at 10:30 a.m., at 3141 W. Manchester Blvd., in Inglewood, said Pastor Elaine Britt. A free lunch will be served following the worship. Call (323) 751-5151 for

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Call 2 Worship – February 23

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 22, 2017

88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ hosts the South Bureau Ministerial Alliance Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 25, at 9 a.m., at 8825 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Anthony L. Williams. The free event will focus on the topic, “Mental Health Myths.” Call (213) 925-0974 for details. Friends of William Grant Still Art Center sponsor a “Beethoven Fun Event” on Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., at Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. The Black History Month celebration includes an interactive musical journey. To learn more, call (323) 753-3736. Grant AME

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Call 2 Worship – February 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 15, 2017

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church welcomes Dr. Brenda Manuel and LAUSD staff on Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. They will outline how to mentor young men and women. The Men’s Ministry sponsors the event. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. Crenshaw United Methodist Church holds a Personal Financial Checkup on Feb. 18, at 10 a.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. Delta Sigma Theta – Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter co-sponsors the event. Experts will share advice on personal wealth building strategies through

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Call 2 Worship – February 9

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 8, 2017

Greater Unity Baptist Church plans its Annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 11, at 7:30 a.m., at 9719 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Randy Allison, Jr. The theme is “Let Nothing Separate Us From God’s Love” based on Romans 8:38-39. The Youth Department, directed by Arlene Andrews, sponsors the event. The donation is $8. Faithful Central Bible Church hosts “A Conversation with First Lady Togetta Ulmer and Mrs. Cookie Johnson” on Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., at 400 W. Florence Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor. Johnson will discuss and sign copies of her

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Call 2 Worship – February 2

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 1, 2017

Crenshaw Church of Christ holds “Ladies Day” on Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., at 2719 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles. Author Keanna Barnes will sign copies of hew new book, “Journey to Peace: 31 Devotions Through the Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Other Pregnancy Losses.” For details, call the church at (323) 292-2100 or visit YourPeaceJourney.com. Greater Unity Baptist Church plans its Annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 11, at 7:30 a.m., at 9719 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Randy Allison, Jr. The theme is “Let Nothing Separate Us From God’s Love” based

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Call 2 Worship – January 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 26, 2017

Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal presents Bishop Norman Hutchins’ Citywide Revival on Jan. 26-27, at 7 p.m., at 109 W. Buckthorn St., in Inglewood, said Bishop Johnny Young, pastor. The public is invited to attend. Park Windsor Baptist Church hosts its 4th Annual Health & Wellness Seminar on Jan. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1842 W. 108th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Terrell Taylor. To participate, contact Thelma Daniels at (323) 237-6037 or [email protected]. New Beginnings Ministries holds its Youth Day service on Jan. 29, at 11:15 a.m., at 2056 E. 103rd St., in Los