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Call 2 Worship -March 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 11, 2020

West Angeles Church of God in Christ plans its Spring Revival on March 15, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., at the Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. The revival continues on March 16-18, at 7 p.m., at the North Campus sanctuary, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in L.A. The revivalist is Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Patterson. On March 21, at 9 a.m., the Brotherhood Organization presents Super Saturday. Bishop Charles Blake, Sr., Earvin Magic Johnson, Princeton Parker and Romell Witherspoon will discuss transitional career paths, personal financial planning and money

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Call 2 Worship – February 13

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 12, 2020

Knox Presbyterian Church presents African American Legacies on Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., at 5840 La Tijera Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald Ragland. Georgia Laster Association of Musicians co-sponsor the event. The program will highlight significant people and activities in Black history. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry features Tobias Tubbs, community activist, on Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. The topic is “Viewed From the Eyes of Life Experiences” based on Proverbs 22:6 –“Train up a child in the way he should go

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Call 2 Worship – January 16

January 15, 2020

Holman United Methodist Church welcomes the Rev. James Lawson as the guest preacher on Jan. 19, at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Interim Pastor Paul Hill. Also, Holman will host Lawson’s Nonviolence Workshop on Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served. For details on both events, call (323) 703-5868. Second Baptist Church starts the Health and Wellness Church Challenge on Jan. 19, at 1:30 p.m., at 2412 S. Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The American Heart Association and WW sponsor the free

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Call 2 Worship – October 17

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 16, 2019

West Angeles Church of God in Christ plans Men’s Weekend starting with the 50th anniversary gala on Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at LA Grand Hotel Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. The Brotherhood Organization sponsors the event. The donation is $65. On Oct. 20, at the 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services, Bishop Jack Vaughn will preach and the Sons of Thunder Men’s Choir will sing. For information, visit wasta.org. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry discusses “Women in the Justice System: Our Girls at Risk of Drugs,

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Call 2 Worship – October 10

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 9, 2019

Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church presents a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 7016 Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The L.O.V.E. Ministry sponsors the event. Lois Rosby-Lewis of West Angeles Church of God in Christ will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the seminar. To learn more, call Rose Harris at (323) 581-7672. City of David Community Church salutes Pastor Demiko Fitzgerald at an appreciation service on Oct. 13, at 8 a.m., at St. James AME Church, 655 W 70th St., in Los Angeles. The guest

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Call 2 Worship – September 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 11, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. First AME Church presents its 9th Annual Gospel Comedy Explosion on Sept. 14, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Ramona Stephens will serve as host. The donation is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For information or tickets, call the FAME Business Office at (323) 735-1251. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry discusses “Kids

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Save Our Sons Hosts Record Cleaning Workshop

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 13, 2019

Eliminating old criminal records will be the focus of the Record Cleaning Workshop hosted by Save Our Sons Prison Ministry on Sunday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. Criminal defense attorney MaryEtta Marks will explain the various options to remove prior infractions from your history, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. “If past criminal records are hampering your career success, we invite you to attend this workshop and bring your rap sheet,” said Porter. “Attorney Marks will explain how to qualify for an expungement, Prop 47 relief or a certificate

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Call 2 Worship – November 15

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 14, 2018

West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre hosts “The Clean Komedy Explosion” on Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at 3020 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. The advance ticket donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for youth ages 12-to-17, and $5 for children ages 11 and below. All tickets are $20 at the door. Call the box office at (323) 733-8707 for information. Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts “2018 Homecoming – All In – Part Deux – A Motown Affair” on Nov. 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce

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Call 2 Worship – August 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 15, 2018

Grant AME Church holds its Homecoming Reunion Celebration on August 18, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Food, games, music and a talent show will be held. On August 19, at 9:30 a.m., the Reunion Worship Service will be held. The Rev. Phillip Ross, pastor of Bethel AME – Blythe, will be the guest preacher. Call (323) 564-1151 for details. Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets August 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter.

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Call 2 Worship – July 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 11, 2018

West Angeles Church of God in Christ features Evangelist Wes Morgan on July 15, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., at 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COGIC Presiding Bishop and Pastor Charles E. Blake, Sr. Morgan will also lead the Substance Abuse Revival – “Let’s Celebrate Recovery” on July 16-17, at 7 p.m., at the West Angeles North Campus, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Dr. Ronald Simmons, director, and the Substance Abuse Department will host the revival. To learn more, call (323) 855-4695. Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets July 15, at 2:30 p.m., at

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Call 2 Worship – June 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 13, 2018

Windsor Hills Christian Book Center sponsors an inventory reduction sale through June 16, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 4438 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Books, Bibles, gifts and church supplies will be reduced up to 50% off. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival on June 14-15, at 7 p.m., at 10905 S. Compton St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. The scriptural reference is Ephesians 4:11-12. The evangelist is the Rev. Don Pope II, pastor of Examples of Christ Christian Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. The services will include preaching, teaching, prayers and music. For

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Call 2 Worship – May 17

May 16, 2018

Park Hills Community Church, Reformed Church in America, celebrates their 31st Annual Women’s Day on May 20, at 11 a. m., at 5247 Overdale Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lawrence K. Dove. The theme is “Women of God, Believing in the Power of Prayer and Praise,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. The Rev. Dr. Arnetha E. Bell-Inge, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Compton, will be the guest preacher. Noted composer and educator Professor Iris Stevenson will direct the Women’s Day Chorus. Minister Yolanda Dove is president of the Women’s Ministries and Mrs. Reva Turner is event chair. For

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Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 11, 2018

Southern California Region of the CME Church holds their Spring Convocation and Quadrennial Celebration on April 13-14, at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church, 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Bobby R. Best, 9th District presiding prelate, and the Rev. Travis Morris, host pastor. The agenda includes worship services, business sessions and leadership development training. Bishop Clement W. Fugh of the AME Fifth District will speak on April 13 at 1 p.m. On April 14, at 6 p.m., a quadrennial celebration and banquet will be held for Best and his wife, Mrs. Jacqueline Howard Best at The Foundation Center,

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Save Our Sons Welcome Porter-Smith and Duvernay

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 17, 2018

Community activists Thomas Porter-Smith and Tiffany Duvernay will be the special guests at the Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meeting on Sunday, January 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter, Sr., is the host pastor. Porter-Smith and Duvernay will outline available services to assist prisoners and the formerly incarcerated. The public is welcome to attend. For information, call Crenshaw UMC at (323) 292-0141.