Los Angeles Area Church News – Page 4

Call 2 Worship – February 18

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)February 17, 2016

Holman United Methodist Church launches the Circle of Care Cancer Support Group for men on February 20, at 9:30 a.m., at 3320 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kelvin Sauls. Freddie Muse, Jr., and the Men’s Cancer Network, Inc. co-sponsor the forum, which will be held every third Saturday. For information, call (323) 731-7285. Faithful Central Bible Church sponsors “Life Without Limits,” a women’s conference, on February 20, at 9 a.m., at The Living Room, 400 W. Florence, in Inglewood. First Lady Togetta Ulmer is the host and Pat Ashley, an evangelist and author, is the guest speaker.

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Call 2 Worship – February 11

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)February 10, 2016

Westchester Playhouse presents the play, “A Raisin in the Sun” on February 12-13, at 8 p.m., at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles. Ruth Andrea Featherstone will appear. For tickets, visit kentwoodplayers.org. True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church salutes Pastor James and Lady Evelyn Perkins on February 13, 14 and 28, at 7901 S. Van Ness Ave., in Inglewood. The theme is “Who is Wothy of Double Honor,” based on I Timothy 5:17-18. Several guests will participate. For information, call (323) 750-7304. Park Windsor Baptist Church plans “A Healthier Happier You” on February 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at

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Call 2 Worship – February 4

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)February 3, 2016

Park Windsor Baptist Church plans “A Healthier Happier You” on February 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1842 W. 108th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Terrell and First Lady Regina Taylor. The church’s Health Ministry sponsors the free event. Topics include “A Healthy Heart,” “Care for the Caregiver,” and “Aging Gracefully.” Light exercises, massages and refreshments will be available. To RSVP, call Myra Green at (323) 718-5820 by February 10. Carson Community Deliverance Center holds a Women’s Prayer Service on February 13, at 10 a.m. at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to

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Call 2 Worship – January 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)January 27, 2016

Anointed by God Entertainment presents Lyrical Therapy Open Mic on January 29, at 8 p.m., at Manazar Gamboa Community Theater, 1323 Gundry Ave., in Long Beach. Featured artists include Disciple Sole, Kindle Blaze, Donald Guy and Forenziks. Sign up to perform by calling (562) 353-7397. St. John Missionary Baptist Church holds Mission Sunday on January 31, at 11 a.m., at 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James A. Brooks. The guest speaker is Richard Graham, director of missions for the Long Beach Harbor Association, California Southern Baptist Convention. For details, call (323) 752-0855. Tabernacle Church of God

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Call 2 Worship – January 21

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)January 20, 2016

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church presents a prayer breakfast on January 23, at 9 a.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sylvester Washington. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the event, said Coordinator Dolores Jones. The theme is “What Happens When Women Pray” based on Philippians 4:6-8. Call (323) 293-6448 for details. Great Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church installs the Rev. Darryl M. Moore as pastor on January 24, at 3:30 p.m., at 6407 S. Normandie in Los Angeles. Bishop Alex Toussaint of St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church will preach. For details, call (323) 758-5346. Harvest Time

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Call 2 Worship – January 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)January 13, 2016

Save Our Sons Prison Ministry discusses “Homelessness in L.A.” on January 17 at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. The speaker will be Beverly Locke of the Housing Authority of the City of L.A. (HACLA). Call (323) 292-0141 for details. Windsor Hills Christian Book Center previews the International Sunday School Lessons each Monday in January at 1 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Elmer Redding will be the facilitator. Call (323) 290-3079 for information. African American Catholic Center for Evangelization holds its Martin

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Call 2 Worship – January 7

January 6, 2016

Kingdom Praise Ministries plans Cross Over 2016 on January 8-10, at 7 p.m., at Korean Presbyterian Church, 1444 Rosecrans Ave., in Gardena, said the Rev. Prince Frimpong, host. The them is “Positioning for Possessing 2016.” The Rev. Elisha Amos and Minister Sylvester Tamakloe will participate. For details, call (310) 713-5201 or (213) 258-9236. Christ Second Baptist Church presents a Church Leadership Conference for the Local Church on January 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1471 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., in Long Beach, said Pastor Welton Pleasant II. The instructors are Bishop Johnny Withers Jr., of Unity Christian

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Call 2 Worship – December 31

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)December 29, 2015

People’s Independent Church of Christ hosts New Year’s Eve Worship on December 31, at 7 p.m., at 5856 West Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Craig A. Worsham, pastor. For information, call (323) 295-5776. Grant AME Church plans its New Year’s Eve service on December 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 1129 Alamitos Ave., in Long Beach, said Pastor Michael W. Eagle. The guests are Pastor L.A. Kesee and the members of Bethany Baptist Church of Los Angeles. For details, call (562) 437-1567. St. Luke Holy Baptist Church sponsors New Year’s Gospel Bowl on January 1, at 9

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Call 2 Worship – December 10

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)December 9, 2015

Emmanuel Church of God in Christ hosts a musical on December 12, at 6:30 p.m., at 1399 E. 33rd St., in Los Angeles, said Supt. Wilbert Jones, pastor. On December 13 at 3:30 p.m., Bishop Joe Ealy, presiding prelate of the First Jurisdiction of Southern California, will preach. Crenshaw United Methodist Church holds a free Christmas concert on December 12, at 3 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Youth from the Perry Music Academy will perform on the piano, violin and guitar. On December 20, Christmas Sunday Service will be held at 10

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Call 2 Worship – December 3

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)December 2, 2015

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship presents its Annual Christmas Concert, ‘O Come Let Us Adore Him,’ on December 4, at 7:30 p.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. Performers include music director Ashley Faatolia, Lura Daniels-Ball, Amber Mercomes, Randall Lindsey, Stephanie Williams and the Sanctuary Choir. Call (323) 766-0722 for information. Helen Diller Family Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2016 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards for California teens. The $36,000 awards are given annually to up to 15 volunteers. The deadline to apply is December 13. To enter, visit dillerteenawards.org. Silver Lining

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Call 2 Worship – November 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)November 25, 2015

Curry Temple CME Church celebrates Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) Day on Nov. 29, at 10:30 a.m., at 322 W. Rosecrans Ave, Compton, said Pastor Joseph C. Gardner. Robin Moten, WMS president, Bettye Nichols, WMS president emeritus and WMS members will participate. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Manton Daley, assistant pastor of Curry Temple. For details, call (310) 632-8104. Crusade Christian Faith Center hosts ‘Ignite the Fire’ on December 3, at 7 p.m., at 801 S. La Brea Ave., in Inglewood, said Pastor Virgil D. Patterson, Sr. The Rev. Laurel Bunker will preach. On December 4, a praise and

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Call 2 Worship – November 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)November 18, 2015

Silver Lining of Hope Crusades plans its general meeting on November 20, at 7 p.m., at Mount Olive 2nd Missionary Baptist Church, 9401 S. Zamora Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor E.W. Bell, president. On December 4 at 6 p.m., the group will partner with Inglewood Park Cemetery/Mortuary for a joint Prayer Vigil and Encouragement Service for families of victims of violent crimes at The Tabernacle of Faithful Central Bible Church, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood. Pastor Xavier Thompson of Southern Missionary Baptist Church will preach. Call (213) 840-7175 for details. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church presents the ‘Distinguished Shepherds