Rejoicing, applause, singing and well wishes surrounded the 11th anniversary and birthday celebration of the Rev. Sonja R. Dawson, Esq., senior pastor of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
The life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson will be observed at the Founder’s Day 2019 services hosted by New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the 7:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. worship services. Dr. Dawson organized New Mount Calvary in 1967 with six people and the membership grew to exceed 2,000. During his tenure, the church sponsored a Child Care Center and an Elementary and Middle School and was actively involved in several outreach ministries to aid the local, national and international community. The vibrant ministry continues to make a difference within and
New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will observe the 7th anniversary and birthday celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson on Sunday, January 28, at the 7:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. worship services. Bishop Sherman Gordon, founder and senior pastor of Family of Faith Christian Center will be the guest preacher at the afternoon service. Also, several pastors are scheduled to participate including the Rev. Dr. Michael Fisher, the Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard, the Rev. Dr. Donald Cook II and the Rev. Danone Williams. Dawson, the daughter of NMC founder the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson, has served as spiritual
The anticipation is building as New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church prepares for Legacy Weekend 2016. The celebration begins on Sunday, August 21, at 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., as Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and the congregation observe Founder’s Day honoring the contributions and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson and First Lady Emeritus Mamie P. Dawson, who organized the fellowship. “We give all honor and glory to God for allowing Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson to labor in the vineyard at New Mount Calvary for over forty-eight years,” said a spokesperson. “We are delighted to acknowledge Dr.
The excitement is building as New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (NMC) prepares for Legacy Weekend 2015. In addition to Founder’s Day on Sunday, August 16, New Mt. Calvary will host the Inaugural Dr. Lonnie Dawson Legacy Brunch on Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. at The Grand Event Center in Long Beach. The event will salute the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson, NMC founding pastor, celebrate the continuing labor of his wife, First Lady Emeritus Mamie P. Dawson, and honor several founding members who contributed to the church’s stability and growth. Many ecumenical leaders, civic officials,