The congregation of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 13th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for the Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson on Sunday, January 28, at 10:30 a.m. followed by special congratulatory reception.
Rejoicing, applause, singing and well wishes surrounded the 11th anniversary and birthday celebration of the Rev. Sonja R. Dawson, Esq., senior pastor of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
Genesis 22: 7-8
7 Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 8 Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.
The members of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will mark the 10th anniversary and birthday celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two events on Sunday, Jan. 24. At 11 a.m., a virtual worship service will be held via New Mt. Calvary’s Facebook Live @newmtcalvaryla and YouTube accounts. The guest preacher will be Pastor Geremy Dixon of Center of Hope Church of Inglewood. A drive-by birthday celebration takes place at 3 p.m., at the edifice located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles. Performers include the NMC Worship and Arts Ministry, Elder Cecil Thompson, and other special
New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will observe the 9th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration of Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two dynamic worship services. The Pre-Anniversary Celebration will be Wednesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Michael Fisher, senior pastor of Greater Zion Church Family in Compton will be the guest preacher. Also, Elder William E. Johnson III of Lighthouse Church of Houston will be the guest psalmist. On Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 a.m., the Rev. Lance Riley, senior pastor of The Neighborhood Church of Long Beach will preach. At 10:45 a.m., Evangelist Franchesca White, associate
Holman United Methodist Church presents a Caregiver Workshop for Men each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., through Sept. 19, at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Paul Hill. Attendees will receive instruction on caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other health conditions. Yes We Can Worship Center and McCoy Memorial Baptist Church welcomes donations for their Homeless Party on Sept. 7, at 802 East 46th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastors Sherman D. Manning and R.A. Williams. The churches are sponsoring the event to assist people affected by homelessness. Donations such as toiletries, clothing, school supplies, gift cards
The life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson will be observed at the Founder’s Day 2019 services hosted by New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the 7:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. worship services. Dr. Dawson organized New Mount Calvary in 1967 with six people and the membership grew to exceed 2,000. During his tenure, the church sponsored a Child Care Center and an Elementary and Middle School and was actively involved in several outreach ministries to aid the local, national and international community. The vibrant ministry continues to make a difference within and
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, , the L.A. Sentinel Religion section presents L.A.-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Dawnesha K. Beaver, MPH, MAT, Director of Business Operations and Strategy, New Mount Calvary Baptist Church What is the mission of this ministry? The mission of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership Pastor Sonja R. Dawson, is to reach persons beyond our walls, nurture them to mature disciples, equip them for witnessing and winning the lost through love that we may all be joined together
Holman United Methodist Church hosts a nonviolence workshop with Rev. James Lawson on Jan. 26, at 9 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The session will share nonviolent strategies to effect social change. Refreshments will be served. Call (323) 731-7285 for details. Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church observes its 56th anniversary on Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., at 7016 S. Compton Ave. in, Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The theme is “Unless the Lord Builds A House” based on Psalm 127:1. The Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, pastor emeritus of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, will be
New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two dynamic worship celebrations. The Pre-Anniversary Celebration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., with Pastor E.V. Hill II of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles as guest preacher, as well as several guest pastors and ministries throughout the city. Also, Elder William E. Johnson III of Lighthouse Church of Houston, a spiritual son of New Mt. Calvary, will be the guest psalmist. On Sunday, Jan. 27, worship services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 10:45
Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church family will host their Annual Fall Revival 2018 with the Rev. Terry Streeter, senior pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Washington D.C., as the revivalist. The revival will begin on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the 7:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m., worship services. Services will on Monday, Oct. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. The theme is “RESET.” “With over forty years of pastoral ministry, Rev. Streeter is known as a ‘teacher’s teacher’ and has used his ministerial gifts of preaching, teaching, and evangelizing, both domestically and
First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church offers free meals for children ages 18 and younger through August 10, at 1555 West 108th Street, in Los Angeles, said Pastor Norman S. Johnson, Sr. The FNCF Community Development Corporation sponsors the program. Meals are served weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meals are a component of the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the California Department of Education’s Nutrition Services Division. For information, call (323) 756-2541. Collaborative Expansions recognizes the 100th birthday of the late Mayor Tom Bradley on July 15, at 6:30 p.m., at Taglyan Complex,
New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church hosts “A Musical Celebration Honoring William E. Johnson III” on May 24, at 7 p.m., at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sonja R. Dawson. Performers include Nikki Potts, Lorenzo Johnson and Praizum and New Mt. Calvary Mass Choir. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church holds a Clothes Giveaway on May 26, at 11 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society, under President Audrey Fletcher, sponsors the event. Free clothing and accessories for men, women and children will
Park Hills Community Church, Reformed Church in America, celebrates their 31st Annual Women’s Day on May 20, at 11 a. m., at 5247 Overdale Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lawrence K. Dove. The theme is “Women of God, Believing in the Power of Prayer and Praise,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. The Rev. Dr. Arnetha E. Bell-Inge, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Compton, will be the guest preacher. Noted composer and educator Professor Iris Stevenson will direct the Women’s Day Chorus. Minister Yolanda Dove is president of the Women’s Ministries and Mrs. Reva Turner is event chair. For