Messiah Baptist Church

‘Roxboro Roots’ Tells a Family’s Story of Faith and God’s Grace

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 7, 2019

Faith and God’s grace highlights the stories of many African Americans and the Jones, Jeffers and Dickens families are no exception. Since the 1800s, the three families have made a significant impact on both coasts of the U.S., and a new book by Melvina Jones shares how they did it. “Roxboro Roots – North Carolina Families Leave Their Imprint on America’s Story” does more than tell about the families’ background, according to Jones, who described the book as “a unique story, but it is also very universal. It’s an African American story and also an American story. There is

Religion

Call 2 Worship – August 23

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 22, 2018

Founder’s Church features recording artist Brent Jones on August 26, at 10 a.m., at 3281 W. 6th St., in Los Angeles. Jones will perform with the KJLH Radio Free Choir and discuss his free professional musical training program for youth, which starts at Founder’s on Sept. 15. For information, call (213) 388-9733, extension 118. Messiah Missionary Baptist Church holds Family and Friends Day on August 26, at 10:30 a.m., at 4500 Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Perry J. Jones. The theme is “Lift Him Up” based on John 12:32. Sister Katie Webb is the chairperson. For information, call

Religion

Call 2 Worship – August 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 15, 2018

Grant AME Church holds its Homecoming Reunion Celebration on August 18, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Food, games, music and a talent show will be held. On August 19, at 9:30 a.m., the Reunion Worship Service will be held. The Rev. Phillip Ross, pastor of Bethel AME – Blythe, will be the guest preacher. Call (323) 564-1151 for details. Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets August 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter.

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Celebration of Life Set for Ernest W. Webb, Sr.

Sentinel Staff ReportDecember 1, 2016

Ernest Wade Webb Sr., a long-time deacon at Messiah Baptist Church, passed way on November 19 following a long season of illness. He was 79 years old. His celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 11a.m. at Messiah Baptist, 4500 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. Pastor Perry J. Jones will officiate. The viewing takes place on Friday, December 2, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Deacon Webb was born March 24, 1937. He was employed for 37 years with the Compton School District and

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Dr. Whalen Jones, founder of Messiah BC, passes at 107

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 21, 2016

The long and impactful life of the Rev. Dr. Whalen S. Jones has come to an end. Dr. Jones, the founder and pastor emeritus of Messiah Baptist Church, passed away on July 13. He was 107-years-old. The homegoing service takes place on Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at Messiah, 4500 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Perry J. Jones is the senior pastor. During his 79-year ministry, Dr. Jones led congregations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before coming to Los Angeles. He also earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Eastern Baptist College and Theological Seminary

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Dr. Whalen Jones marks 106th birthday

June 17, 2015

More than a century of living has not slowed down the Rev. Dr. Whalen Samuel Jones, who celebrated his 106th birthday on June 7. The handsome centenarian still speaks with godly wisdom, attends church on a regular basis, and shares his time and talents as pastor emeritus of Messiah Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the congregation he founded in 1954. In appreciation for his many contributions, Pastor Perry J. Jones and Messiah members threw a gala party for him with more than 100 people in attendance. The celebrants included his children, grandchildren and great-children as well as scores of other