Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church

Call 2 Worship – July 11

July 10, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Saturday, July 13 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. West Angeles Church of God in Christ presents its 3rd annual B.L.O.O.M. (Be Lifted Out of Mess) Luncheon on July 13, at 10 a.m., 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. Presenters include Elder Charles Blake, Jeanine Blake, palmist Ayanna Bereals and author Simon T. Bailey. The donation is $35. On July 14, Bailey will be

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Call 2 Worship – June 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 26, 2019

Faith Foster Families hosts a Fostering Home Recruitment and Foster Family Appreciation Event on June 29, at 10 a.m., at Center of Hope, 9550 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Inglewood. The program will share information on foster youth, becoming a foster family and volunteer options. To learn more, call (323) 703-5860. Holman United Methodist Church presents Unity Sunday on June 30, at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., interim pastor. Activities include a Unity Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Faith Formation Forum at 9 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., and a Sending Forth reception

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Call 2 Worship – February 21

February 20, 2019

True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church plans appreciation services for Pastor James and First Lady Evelyn Perkins at 7901 South Van Ness Ave., in Inglewood. On Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., “An Evening of Celebration in Songs” will take place will many guest artists. On Feb. 24, at 8 a.m., Pastor C. D. LeGrande of Great Hope Baptist Church will preach; at 10:45 a.m., the Rev. Dr. Henry Brown of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will bring the message; and at 3 p.m., Pastor R.A. Williams of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. For information, call (323) 750-7304. Murph Chapel-St.

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Call 2 Worship – February 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 13, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church and Calvary Baptist Church plan Heritage Sunday on Feb. 17, with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will participate as part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, spiritual leader of both fellowships. At 9:30 a.m., Sharpton will preach at Calvary, 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando. At 11:15 a.m., he will speak at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call Southern Saint Paul at (323) 731-2703. Agape Church of Los Angeles hosts Law Enforcement Sunday on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.,

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Call 2 Worship – August 2

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 1, 2018

Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church presents “Back to School – Stay in School” on Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., at 1381 Pass and Covina Rd., in Valinda, said Pastor Tracey Johnson. Caring Adult Foundation, Love My Neighbor Foundation and the NAACP San Gabriel Chapter co-sponsor the event. Mayor Lloyd Johnson is the guest speaker. Free backpacks and supplies will be distributed to students. Call (626) 917-3686 for details. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on August 11 at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer.

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Call 2 Worship – July 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 25, 2018

First Ladies Health Initiative sponsors a Back to School Party on July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Ladies Health House, 2249 South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Free vaccinations will be available for children and free health screenings for adults for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and various cancers. Also, 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students. For details, call (424) 234-8483 or (773) 405-1250. AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry presents an Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show on July 28, at 12 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270

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Call 2 Worship – July 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 18, 2018

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plans a Youth Gospel Explosion on July 22, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Young People’s Division sponsors the event. The theme is “We Have the Victory” based on Romans 8:35-38. Several youth choirs, pastors and praise dancers will participate. On July 23 to July 27, at 7 p.m., Vacation Bible School takes place at BKCAME. Classes for children, teens and adults will be available. Refreshments will be served. To learn more about both events, call (323) 296-5610. AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry

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Johnson aims to fulfill God’s purpose at Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 18, 2016

Prayer and focus guide the ministry of the Rev. Tracey C. Johnson as he leads Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church in Valinda. Appointed in November 2015 by Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Johnson prays daily to meet the needs of his congregation along with sharing the Gospel with as many people as possible. “I want to be where God is and that is what I say to Him every morning as I look for direction,” he said. “In order for that to happen, I have to stay focused.” Johnson has maintained this commitment throughout his 28 years in the ministry. Accepting