Shawn McLemore

Phillips Chapel CME Marks 115th Anniversary

On Sunday, April 18, Pastor Jackquline Maye, along with congregants and guests, virtually celebrated the 115th anniversary of Phillips Chapel CME Church. Phillips Chapel is the first CME church organized in California. The ministry was designated as one of Santa Monica’s historical landmarks on October 10, 2005. “For 115 years Phillips Chapel pastors and congregants have been spreading the Gospel, making disciples, and serving the community,” said a spokesperson. Gospel artist Shawn McLemore blessed attendees with “I Believe” and “Grateful” among other selections. The Rev. Marshall Sharpe, elder of the Los Angeles District of the CME Church, introduced the Right

Victory Bible Church Presents 15th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Celebrity couple Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe to guest host, Shawn McLemore to appear   “Christmas Experience 2019” promises to be another spiritually uplifting presentation by Victory Bible Church. The program is set for Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive in Arcadia. With the theme of “The Gift of Hope Through Music,” the annual concert aims to captivate attendees with holiday performances as well as motivate the audience to support the VBC scholarship fund.  Also, actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe will emcee the event and gospel