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Community Salutes Apostle Frederick Price, Mega-Church Pioneer
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Community Salutes Apostle Frederick Price, Mega-Church Pioneer

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 17, 2021

Reflections, tributes and condolences poured in from around the world to salute the pioneering legacy of Apostle Frederick K.C. Price, founder of the world-renowned Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles. The mega-church builder passed away from complications from COVID-19 at the age of 89. His son and CCC pastor, the Rev. Frederick K. Price, Jr., made the announcement on Feb. 12, on Instagram. In honor of Apostle Price’s legacy, a closed casket viewing, open to the public, is slated for Thursday, March 4, and Friday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on both days at Crenshaw Christian Center,

Crenshaw Christian Center Steps Up in Fight Against COVID-19
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Crenshaw Christian Center Steps Up in Fight Against COVID-19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 20, 2020

Pastor Frederick K. Price, Jr. and the members of Crenshaw Christian Center are on the forefront in the battle against COVID-19 by hosting a range of activities to help the community. Their involvement began on March 24, when CCC opened their campus as a drive-thru testing site for the coronavirus. Every week, hundreds of motorists traverse the huge parking lot to learn if they contracted the disease and on April 30, more than 1,600 tests were conducted. Also, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti has televised his daily briefing on the grounds and he recently announced that over 10,000 residents have utilized

Faith Community Presentation Highlights Alzheimer’s Epidemic Among Blacks
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Faith Community Presentation Highlights Alzheimer’s Epidemic Among Blacks

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 19, 2020

  Blacks are four times as likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia and strokes compared to other ethnic groups, but in an overwhelming majority of cases, those diseases are preventable. The Alzheimer’s Ministry of Crenshaw Christian Center wants to heighten awareness about the lifestyle changes that African Americans can adopt to reducing the chances of being affected. CCC will sponsor a luncheon meeting on Friday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m., on the campus located at 7901 S. Vermont St., in Los Angeles. Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, neurologists and co-directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University

Conner Uses Artistic Talents to Create Innovative Biblical Graphics
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Conner Uses Artistic Talents to Create Innovative Biblical Graphics

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 20, 2019

Artwork by Jerrell Conner will immediately capture your attention. The multi-talented visual designer uses an outside-the-box approach of edgy graphics to produce spectacular biblical content. Conner, a member of Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) in Los Angeles, has plied his trade for nearly 20 years as an illustrator, animator, videographer and comic book creator. He is also experienced in writing, directing, character design and digital media and his illustrations appear in the new book by CCC Pastor Frederick K. Price, Jr., “Behind the Seen.” In addition, Conner has worked extensively in the arts and entertainment industry with clients such as EA

L.A.-area Ministries Plan Various Events to Highlight Upcoming Holidays
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L.A.-area Ministries Plan Various Events to Highlight Upcoming Holidays

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 13, 2019

Los Angeles-area ministries will observe the Thanksgiving holiday with a range of activities. The following list highlights some of the worship services, dinners and other plans shared with the Sentinel. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – The Rev. Dr. Reginald A. Pope, pastor of Bethel, announce that his congregation will partner with the Black Peace Officers Association to share turkeys and food items with the community on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the church campus located at 10905 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. A second turkey distribution to the community takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from

Wisdom Luncheon With Dr. Betty Price Attracts 500+ Women
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Wisdom Luncheon With Dr. Betty Price Attracts 500+ Women

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 30, 2019

More than 500 women filled the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach to hear Dr. Betty R. Price at the 41st Annual Wisdom From Above Luncheon. The huge gathering, which included music, Bible teaching and lunch, attracted guests from the Los Angeles area as well as Newport Beach, Moreno Valley, Riverside and San Diego. In addition, several people traveled from Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Northern California. As Price extended her appreciation to everyone for attending the event, she took a moment to acknowledge two members of Macedonia Baptist Church – Olivette Hester and Arvinola Neal – whom she

‘Behind the Seen’ Book Release Draws Big Crowds
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‘Behind the Seen’ Book Release Draws Big Crowds

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 13, 2019

Making his debut as an author, Price Jr. sub-titled the book “Angels, Demons and the Battle for the Human Soul” and he dedicated it to “truth-seekers, deep researchers, and those who know that behind the veil lie the answers to life’s most staggering questions.  May the Lord continue to open your eyes to the mysteries that are ever-present in the pages of His Word.”

‘Behind the Seen’ Book Release Draws Big Crowds
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‘Behind the Seen’ Book Release Draws Big Crowds

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 11, 2019

Hundreds of people obtained autographed copies of “Behind the Seen” by Pastor Frederick K. Price, Jr., at the book release receptions on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8, at Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles. Making his debut as an author, Price Jr. sub-titled the book “Angels, Demons and the Battle for the Human Soul” and he dedicated it to “truth-seekers, deep researchers, and those who know that behind the veil lie the answers to life’s most staggering questions. May the Lord continue to open your eyes to the mysteries that are ever-present in the pages of His Word.” “I have