Pastor J. Arthur Rumph

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

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

Kirkland Preaches at Grant AME

The Right Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., retired AME bishop, will preach on Aug. 18, at 9:30 a.m., for the 113th anniversary of Grant AME Church, 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. J. Arthur Rumph is the host pastor. Inviting the public to attend, Kirkland said, “I look forward to seeing friends, former Brookins AME members and those who have supported me in ministry for years. Join me in celebrating Grant AME’s legacy in South L.A.” The celebration includes a 3 p.m. worship service featuring guest preacher, Pastor J. Edgar Boyd of First AME Church of