Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church Plans 59th Anniversary
March 9, 2022
The Rev. Dr. Melvin Von Wade will be the guest preacher at the 59th anniversary celebration of Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church.
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Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade
Legendary Musician Rodena Preston Williams Passes
September 20, 2017
Rodena Preston Williams, who passed on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles, was heralded across the nation as an amazing pianist, director and arranger. She worked with many gospel greats throughout her career. (Family photo) The gospel music community lost a legendary giant with the passing of Dr. Rodena Preston Williams of Sept. 15 in Los Angeles. Known throughout the industry as an exceptional pianist, director and arranger, Williams was a child prodigy who grew up to work closely with the late Rev. James Cleveland and many other gospel greats. She also organized the award-winning Voices of Deliverance that released five
Wade’s Retirement Highlights his Legacy of Service
August 17, 2017
Faithful, dedicated and steadfast are frequently used to describe Rev. Dr. Melvin Von Wade, Sr. As one of L.A.’s leading pastors, his stellar character traits have followed him throughout his lifelong ministerial and public service career.
Baptist Ministers Conference to Salute Dr. Solomon Drake
May 5, 2016
The Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake will retire from the pastoral ministry in June after decades of preaching, teaching and leading hundreds to Christ. As the spiritual leader of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Drake touched thousands during long career of his Christian and community service. In recognition of his incredible impact on the Los Angeles area, the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC) will salute to Dr. Drake on Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr.
Life Celebration Slated for Mrs. Mary Frazier Wade
April 21, 2016
Mrs. Mary Frazier Wade, the mother of the Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr., pastor of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles, passed away on April 11 following a brief illness. Mrs. Wade, who was 98-years-old, was the wife of the late Dr. James Commodore Wade, Sr., pastor of the historic Salem Baptist Church of Omaha, Nebraska. Two celebration of life services are planned. The first service will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah, 4269 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The viewing is set for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The
Faith community salutes digital release of Freedmen’s Bureau records
June 24, 2015
The Los Angeles faith community joined with African Americans across the nation in celebrating the digital release of four million historical records from the Freedmen’s Bureau, the Civil War agency established to assist newly freed slaves. At a press conference on June 19 at the California African American Museum, scores of faith and community leaders applauded the move and committed to support the nation-wide indexing effort, which will allow the public online access to trace ancestors from that time period. From 1865 to 1872, the Freedmen’s Bureau helped former slaves in 15 states and the District of Columbia to adapt