Pastor J. Benjamin Hardwick

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

New Mt. Calvary Plans Anniversary, Resurrection Observances

The excitement is building as the New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church congregation prepares to mark their 55th anniversary. The observance will be held on Sunday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., and recognition of new members at 10:45 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., the grand celebration features preaching by Pastor Larry Weaver of Atherton Baptist Church. Also, Pastor J. Benjamin Hardwick of Praises of Zion Baptist Church, Pastor Marcus Murchinson of Tree of Life Baptist Church, and Pastor David E. Cross of Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ will participate. “We invite greater Los Angeles to celebrate with us

New Mount Calvary Celebrates 54th Anniversary

  Excitement is building as Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and the members of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church prepare to celebrate their 54th anniversary. The theme is “A Church Standing on the Faithfulness of God” based on Hebrews 10:23. The observance kicks-off Sunday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m., with the Pre-Anniversary Worship Celebration featuring the pre-school, children, youth, and young adult ministries. In addition, national recording artist, Echoes of Worship, will perform during the program. On Sunday, March 26, three worship celebrations are planned. During the 10:45 a.m. service, new members will be honored. At the 3:30 p.m. worship,

New Mt. Calvary holds celebration for Pastor Dawson

The members of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will recognize both the 5th anniversary and birthday of their pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson. The dual celebration takes place on Sunday, January 24, during three worship services in the edifice located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles. At the 7:30 a.m. worship, Pastor Geremy Dixon of First Church of God Inglewood will preach. Pastor Najuma Smith-Pollard of Word of Encouragement Community Church will deliver the sermon at the 10:45 a.m. service. The Grand Anniversary and Birthday Celebration kicks-off at 3 p.m. The guests are Pastor