Student Athlete of the Week: Andre Johnson Jr
September 29, 2022
Recent View Park graduate Andre Johnson Jr was a member of the rugby program for two years. He was invited to compete in the sport as a freshman.
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New Philadelphia AME Church
Ward AME Observes Pastor’s 30th Year as Itinerant Elder
March 4, 2020
Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church will observe the 30-year journey of ministry of Pastor John E. Cager III with services on Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Both events will take place in Ward’s sanctuary, located at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Darryl E. Walker, pastor of New Philadelphia AME Church in Long Beach, will be the guest preacher on Sunday. Cager has headed several churches since his ordination as an itinerant elder in 1994. He was the youth minister at First AME – L.A. before receiving pastoral assignments
Celebration of Life Service Set for Barbara A. Allen
November 14, 2018
Tributes poured in as the Southern California faith community learned of the passing of legendary musician director Barbara A. Allen, who succumbed to illness on Nov. 6. Described by her husband, the Rev. Jordan Allen, as the “undisputed Queen of gospel music,” Barbara was currently the minister of music at New Philadelphia AME Church. However, thousands of people were positively affected by her decades-long service in the same capacity at Faithful Central Bible Church. A celebration of her life is set for Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m., at Faithful Central, 321 N. Eucalyptus St., in Inglewood. Bishop Kenneth C.
Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Plans Revival
September 12, 2018
Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church aims to energize believers during its upcoming revival that opens on Wednesday, Sept. 19, and continues through Friday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. The three services will be held in the BKCAME edifice located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “It’s Time to Pray and Seek God’s Face: Lord, Heal the Land” based on 2 Chronicles 7:14. According to Pastor Mary S. Minor, a trio of powerful preachers will bring the message each night to encourage and uplift attendees, especially those facing tough challenges in their daily lives. “We invite
It’s Revival Time at Price Chapel AME Church
May 30, 2018
Price Chapel AME Church will present its 2018 Summer Revival on Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The services will be held at the church located at 4000 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Lord, Be With Us and Create In Us A Clean Heart” based on Psalms 51:10-13. The revivalists will be the Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, the Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor and the Rev. Darryl Walker. Rumph is the pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., Minor leads Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and Walker heads New Philadelphia AME Church. “You
Price Chapel AME Presents 2018 Summer Revival
May 23, 2018
Renewal and rejuvenation in the Lord are promised at the Summer Revival presented by Price Chapel AME Church starting Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m., in their sanctuary located at 4000 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Benjamin Hollins, the services will feature the Rev. Dr. J. Arthur Rumph, the Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor and the Rev. Darryl Walker. Rumph is the pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., Minor leads Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and Walker heads New Philadelphia AME Church. The preachers will expound on the theme, “Lord, Be With
Brookins-Kirkland AME Shows Appreciation to Pastor Minor
October 25, 2017
Brookins–Kirkland Community AME Church saluted the spiritual and executive leadership of Pastor Mary S. Minor during an appreciation service on October 15. The theme was “Our Pastor Shows Love Still Works” based on I Corinthians 13:1-13. The Steward and Trustee Boards sponsored the program. Pastor Darryl Walker and the members of New Philadelphia Church were the special guests. The pastor’s family also attended the service. In addition, Minor took time to recognize Trustee Willie Mayes (right) on his recent appointment as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Brookins-Kirkland AME Holds Pastor’s Appreciation Service
October 11, 2017
Brookins –Kirkland Community AME Church will recognize the leadership of Pastor Mary S. Minor with an appreciation service on Sunday, October 15, at 3 p.m., in the sanctuary located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor Shows Love Still Works” based on I Corinthians 13:1-13. The program is sponsored by the Steward and Trustee Boards. “Pastor Minor continuously provides compassionate, spiritual and executive management leadership to our congregation,” said Gregory Robinson, steward pro tem. “Her unwavering commitment to Christ, His church and the community inspires us to give God our best on a daily