Los Angeles Church News

Call 2 Worship – June 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 16, 2016

First United Methodist Church observes Annual Men’s Day on June 19, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. The theme is “There is Neither Slave Nor Free – For You are All One in Christ Jesus” based on Galatians 3:28. The Rev. Dr. Robert Smith will preach. For details, call (310) 639-0775. Ruach Christian Community Fellowship plans their 2nd Annual Citywide Salute to Black Fathers Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on June 18, at 9 a.m., at the Consolidated Board of Relators, 3725 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lewis E.

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Call 2 Worship – November 12

November 11, 2015

Trinity Baptist Church and the Trinity Community Development Corporation presents free prostate screenings on November 14, at 10 a.m., at 2040 West Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill. Screenings are open to all men 35 years of age and over. Also, attendees can sign-up or renew their health insurance under Covered California. To register, call (323) 735-0044. New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church observes Annual Women’s Day on November 15, at 7:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 3 p.m., at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Sonya R. Dawson, pastor. The theme

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Call 2 Worship – November 5

November 5, 2015

Lord Before Us Productions hosts ‘When The First Ladies Sing’ on November 7, at 7 p.m., at Gethsemane Christian Love Church, 9616 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Minister Lamont Bradley. Lady Shevette LaBat, Poetess Mikel Ruffinelli, Lady Rose Neale and others will perform. Call (323) 933-8581 for details. Walking in the Spirit Ministries presents a free Community Breakfast on November 8, at 11 a.m., at Pepe Jones Café, 13220 San Antonio Dr., in Norwalk, said Pastors Tim and Leshia Brooks. The public is invited to attend. Call (213) 248-6343 for information. Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church holds its

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Call 2 Worship – October 29

October 28, 2015

Los Angeles Shabach Foursquare Church begins its Living Waters Program on November 1, at 3 p.m., at 4300 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastors Luida Grady-Johnson and Ramona A. Woods. The 20-week course focuses on building a strong relationship with Christ. The donation is $100 for returning students and $150 for new students and couples. For details, call Darrell or Gail Powell at (323) 291-9010. Church of Our Saviour presents a concert for All Saint’s Day on November 1, at 7:30 p.m., at 535 West Roses Rd., in San Gabriel. Our Saviour Choir, led by Canon Philip Smith,

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Call 2 Worship – October 22

October 21, 2015

Destiny Praise Worship Center presents the ‘The Prophet Speaks Revival’ on October 25, at 6 p.m., at 325 W. 131st St., in Los Angeles, said Overseer Shalonda Clay, pastor. Pastor Doretha Cooper of Omni Ministries will speak. For information, email [email protected]. Holyland Church of God in Christ hosts Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole’s Fall Rally on October 23, at 8 p.m., at 1024 N. G St., in San Bernardino, said Bishop Lenton Lenoir, host pastor. Bishop Kenneth Wells is the worship leader. Guests include Rick Dorn, Divine Praise Dancers and Kevin Henderson and Redefined. Shaneen C. Bonner Ministries features ‘The Call

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Call 2 Worship – October 15

October 14, 2015

Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church holds its Annual Prayer Breakfast on October 17, at 8:30 a.m., at the Hometown Buffett, 3520 Carson St., in Torrance, said Interim Pastor William D. Lowe. The Ladies of Virtuous Essence (L.O.V.E.) Ministry sponsors the event. Francine Atlas is the L.O.V.E. director and Daisy Traylor is the event chair. The donation is $20 for adults and $12.50 for children 12 years old and under. For information, call (323) 581-7672. Grace Community CME Church plans a Prayer Vigil on October 17, at 10 a.m., at 3842 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The Women’s Missionary Societies of

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Call 2 Worship – October 8

October 7, 2015

WHW Ministries continues its ‘26th Annual Methods of Expository Preaching and Teaching Conference’ through October 9, at the Los Angeles Hilton Hotel, 5711 West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles. Dr. R. A Williams, pastor of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles, is the WHW president. Several workshops are scheduled on preaching, teaching and effective ministry. To register, call (888) 949-2378 or visit whwministries.com. Church of Our Savior presents ‘Monks, Music, and Restorative Justice’ on October 9, at 6:30 p.m., at 535 W. Roses Rd., in San Gabriel. The guest is Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk, musician, composer, author and

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Call 2 Worship – October 1

October 1, 2015

Christ Our Redeemer Community Development Corporation hosts the 2015 National Faith Leaders Conference on October 2, at 10 a.m., and October 3, at 8 a.m., at Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, 45 Tesla, in Irvine, said Pastor Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. Special guests are Mary Jo White, chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Betty Yee, California State Controller. Orange County Interdenominational Alliance and other faith based/community organizations are co-sponsoring the event. To learn more, visit corchurch.org. Park Windsor Baptist Church offers free mammograms and exams on October 3, at 9 a.m., at 1842 W. 108th St.,

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Call 2 Worship – September 24

September 23, 2015

West Angeles Church of God in Christ salutes its Now Generation Children, Youth, and Young Adult ministries on Sept. 27. At 8 a.m., Elder Ryan D. Sims, state youth president, will speak and at 11 a.m., Elder Lawrence Blake will preach in the West Angeles Cathedral at 3600 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. At 6 p.m., Deacon John Wilson and Minister Donnie Briggs, youth director will bring the message at the North Campus, 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake is the host pastor. For details, call (323) 733-8300. First United Methodist Church plans its Annual

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Parks speaks at Save Our Sons Ministry

September 16, 2015

The Honorable Bernard C. Parks (above), former L.A. councilman for the 8th District, will share reflections on his 40+ years of public service at the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on September 20, at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. For information, call (323) 292-0141.

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Call 2 Worship – September 17

September 16, 2015

International Rush Crusades welcomes Apostle Billy Wonders for its Miracle and Healing Crusade on September 17-20, at 7:30 p.m., at 25100 S. Normandie Ave., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Ernest Johnson, host. For details, call (310) 637-7086. Mount Saint Mary’s University hosts a Women’s Leadership Conference on Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the Chalon Campus, 12001 Chalon Road in Los Angeles. Speakers include Lateefah Simon, program director of the Rosenberg Foundation; Kajsa Alger, chef and co-owner of Mud Hen Tavern; Marie Da Silva, founder of Jacaranda Foundation; Olympia LePoint, rocket scientist and author. Registration is $50

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Call 2 Worship – August 27

August 26, 2015

Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church plans the ‘Just Me Too Concert’ featuring Brian Webb and friends on August 28, at 7:30 p.m., at 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Compton. Dwayne Loughridge, Ishmael Terry and Esther will perform. Psalms Gospel Entertainment and Dr. Susie Jones hold an appreciation celebration for Minister Franchesca White on August 29, at 6 p.m., at Holy Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 11102 S. Main St., in Los Angeles. Performers include Errol Gillett, Sonya Griffin, Cecil Thompson and the Divine Praise Dancers. For information, call (323) 805-3105. The Gathering Place Los Angeles Church of God in

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Call 2 Worship – August 20

August 20, 2015

Jehovah’s Witnesses plan their summer convention on August 21-23, at 9:30 a.m., at the Long Beach Convention Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., in Long Beach, said spokesman Robert Rodriguez. The theme is “Imitate Jesus, Why and How?” The public is invited to attend. For information, visit jw.org. Second Baptist Church holds Jazzy Fryday on August 21, at 7 p.m., at 2412 S. Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. Jimmy Spencer and Karen Hernandez will perform. The donation is $15 in advance and $18 at the door and includes dinner and entertainment. To RSVP, call (323) 216-0230.

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Overflowing crowd attends Bishop Blake’s 75th Birthday Celebration

August 12, 2015

A capacity crowd filled the West Angeles Cathedral on July 31 to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake, presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ denomination and pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. As a testament to the tremendous impact of his ministry, the audience included prominent clergy, elected officials, community leaders and thousands of members of West Angeles as well as other churches. The celebration included a keynote address by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, and featured music by gospel recording artists Smokie Norful and Judith

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Price Chapel holds Steward’s Day

August 12, 2015

The members of Price Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will host ‘Steward’s Day’ on Sunday, August 16, at 4 p.m., in their sanctuary located at 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. The theme is ‘Stewards Doing What They Are Called To Do.’ The scriptural reference is Titus 1:7 and I Peter 4:10. “We invite greater Los Angeles to join us as we recognize the godly, dedicated members of our Steward Board. Also, I believe you will be uplifted by the powerful preaching of the Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine,” said