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Call 2 Worship – July 30

July 29, 2015

Tamarind Seventh-Day Adventist Church presents the Jesus in the City Bible Series on August 1, at 11 a.m., at 417 S. Tamarind Ave., in Compton, said Evangelist Allen Sovory. The topic will be ‘How To Get Out of Debt, Make Your Money Go Further and Avoid Bankruptcy.’ For information, call (323) 774-0181. California Southern Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ plans the Ninth Annual State Women’s Convention on August 6-8, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. Bishop Raymond E. Watts is the jurisdictional prelate and Dr. Mary F. Hodge is the jurisdictional supervisor of

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Grammy Award Winner Kirk Whalum Plays to Glorify God

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw (Contributing Writer)July 23, 2015

Kirk Whalum loves the Lord and he tells everyone who crosses his path. Just ask those in attendance at the ‘Maze featuring Frankie Beverly’ concert on July 17, at the Microsoft Theater. Whalum performed his signature mix of jazz, gospel, and R&B to the delight of the crowd. A family affair, the audience got to hear a special treat – the velvety vocals of his younger brother, Kevin Whalum. Considered a virtuoso by many and known for his extraordinary solo saxophone performance on Whitney Houston’s, “I Will Always Love You,” Kirk Whalum did not disappoint as he did what he

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Pentecostal Temple installs 5 women ministers

Sentinel News Service July 23, 2015

Five of the female members of the Pentecostal Temple Church have been formally installed in their respective ecclesiastical offices. Mother Jessie Stewart was ordained as a minister of the Gospel, Sisters Peggy Johnson and Mia Jones were licensed to preach, and Sisters Sandra Johnson and Georgia Terry were installed as deaconesses. Pastor Frank Benson Jones said, “Women should be allowed to go as high in the church as God has called them to be, and no man, or man-made rules, should be permitted to hinder them.” He said he believes it is a misinterpretation of the scriptures or male insecurity

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Happy Birthday!

July 23, 2015

The Los Angeles Sentinel extends best wishes to Rev. William Turner of New Revelations Baptist Church in Pasadena on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The Sentinel also salutes Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ on his 75th birthday. Bishop Blake’s celebration service, open to the public, will be held on July 31, at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 South Crenshaw Avenue in Los Angeles. Pastor Rick Warren, author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life,’ will be the keynote speaker.

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Felix becomes master multi-tasker as pastor, president & professor

July 15, 2015

Doing multiple things at the same time comes hard to some, but the Rev. Dr. Paul Felix is not in that number. In fact, some view him as a ‘master multi-tasker’ because he smoothly handles his roles as pastor of Fairview Heights Baptist Church (FHBC) in Inglewood, president of Los Angeles Bible Training School and adjunct professor at The Master’s Seminary. Felix’s success can be traced to several factors. His family, education, and training have combined to prepare him to do well in the positions he holds. As the son of a minister, Dr. Felix learned firsthand what is required

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COGIC 1st Jurisdiction holds Annual State Women’s Convention

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 15, 2015

The 49th State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ convenes on July 23, through July 26, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is assistant general supervisor/jurisdictional supervisor and president of the convention, Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the jurisdictional prelate, and Mrs. Kathie Humphrey, is the convention coordinator. The convention theme is “Living Holy: Extremely Committed-Strategically Victorious.’ Twenty-three workshops will be presented to educate, equip and empower participants. “Delegates from Southern California and abroad come to receive anointed messages

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Curry headlines Greater Ebenezer’s Annual Revival

July 15, 2015

The Annual Summer Revival starts Sunday, July 26, at the 8 a.m., and 10:30 a.m., worship of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5300 South Denker in Los Angeles. The services continue on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. The revivalist is the Rev. L. K. Curry, pastor emeritus of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chicago. “This is an opportunity to come and share in spiritual illumination from the word of God to the hearts of the people for continual spiritual development through regeneration, renewal and rededication to our commitment to Christ,” said the Rev. Dr. Solomon

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Attorney Marks speaks at Save Our Sons

July 15, 2015

An ‘Expungement/Prop 47 Workshop’ will highlight the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on Sunday, July 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Royce Porter, Sr., Criminal Defense Attorney MaryEtta Marks will be the guest speaker. With more than 25 years of experience, Attorney Marks is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a former Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender. Marks will discuss Proposition 47, which allows for the reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors. Also, she will outline the expungement procedure to remove

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Rave Reviews for ‘Shida the Musical’

July 15, 2015

A capacity crowd viewed the L.A. debut of the one-woman play, ‘Shida the Musical,’ on July 11 at the West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre. Accepting congratulations are (l-r) Andy Sandberg, director; Solombra Ingram, producer and founder of I’m Every Woman; Jeannette Bayardelle, actress; and Ro Brooks, star of OWN Tyler Perry’s, “The Haves and The Have Nots.” (Photo by Edna Sims, ESP Public Relations)

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Call 2 Worship – July 16

July 15, 2015

Psalms Gospel Café hosts a free Summer Festival on July 18, at 10 a.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 5200 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles. Performers include B. Easy, J. Annex, D. Sole, Tasia and more. For information, call (323) 805-3105. Yahweh’s House of Prayer and Worship for All People holds its Youth Day Explosion on July 19, at 3:30 p.m., at 7101 S. Menlo Ave., in Los Angeles, said Dr. Susie Jones, pastor. The theme is ‘The Chosen Generation’ based on 1 Peter 2:9. Guests include Christopher Nwani, LA Lewie, Don Floss, Khanchuz, Stilly B, The Prodigal Son

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Whole Lot of Shaking Going On

Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr.July 15, 2015

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19 In chapter 11 of John’s revelation, he is given a ruler or a reed like a rod to measure the temple of God, the altar, and those that worship therein (v.1). His measuring of the temple, according to New Testament scholar Christopher Rowland, gives visionary imagination to a possible blueprint for a New Jerusalem and a New Temple of God. The Lord reveals to John that in the end times, He will send two witnesses clothed in sackcloth to prophesy for a specific time and He will give these two witnesses power (v. 3). These witnesses, according

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Long Beach Gospel Fest announces star-studded lineup

July 8, 2015

The Fifth Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest, founded by Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr., and his wife, Myesha, of the Antioch Church of Long Beach, announced the star-studded lineup for the citywide worship event. The multi-award winning performers include Tasha Cobbs, Deitrick Haddon, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan Nelson, Myron Butler, Jessica Reedy, and Brian Courtney Wilson. The free, public event takes place on Sunday, July 19, at Marina Green Park, 386 East Shoreline Drive in Long Beach. “My wife and I, along with our Antioch Church Family, wanted to bring life, hope and inspiration to this region on a massive scale. We

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Prince Hall Grand Lodge convenes in L.A.

Maurice Smith (Contributing Writer)July 8, 2015

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, State of California Inc., will convene its 160th Annual Communication in conjunction with the 133rd Annual Communication of the Golden State Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. The sessions will be held beginning Thursday, July 9, through Thursday, July 16, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel. The Honorable Lovell Morgan, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Sister Estella Johnson, Grand Worthy Matron, will preside over the sessions. On Sunday, July 13, at 8 a.m., the public is invited to attend the Annual Ann L. Powell Breakfast at the

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‘Shida,’ the musical, features Jeannette Bayardelle

Roz Stevenson (Contributing Writer)July 8, 2015

Shida, a new musical, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle, star of The Color Purple and Hair on Broadway, directed by Andy Sandberg, will have a two-night, limited engagement in Los Angeles. Presented by I’m Every Woman Productions, performances will be on Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre, 3020 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Set to a soulful score of rock, jazz, R&B and gospel music, Shida is a one-woman play, which runs 70-minutes without an intermission. Based on the true story of a young African-American girl

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Cross reveals secrets of successful relationships

Rose Neale (Contributing Writer)July 8, 2015

Pastor David Cross of The Liberty Church will launch a sermonic series on ‘Successful Relationships – Know the Secrets,’ starting Sunday, July 12, at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The messages will be based on Matthew 13:11. The topics will include ‘The Power of Sex,’ ‘Co-Parenting,’ ‘Why Can’t We All Just Get Along,’ and ‘The Three Best Things Men Can Do For Women and The Three Best Things Women Can Do For Men.’ “I am an equal opportunity preacher and this series will be helpful to Singles, Couples or those who say, ‘It’s Complicated.’ Come and hear what the Bible