Southern California First Jurisdiction

Bryant Commits to Up-Building the Kingdom of God

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 27, 2021

Barbara Bryant truly relishes proclaiming the power of God and she’s been faithfully spreading that message for more than 25 years. In April 2021, Bryant was appointed jurisdictional supervisor/state mother for the Department of Women by Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate of the SoCal First. One of her main duties is instructing women in the jurisdiction’s 200+ churches to grow ministries through prayer and evangelism.

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Celebration of Life Set for Lillie Benbow Jackson

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 20, 2021

The life of District Missionary Lillie Benbow Jackson will be celebrated on Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 26, at 88th St. Temple Church of God in Christ, 8825 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Superintendent Anthony L. Williams, who is the son of Jackson Benbow, is also the host pastor. Her body will lie in state on Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Her homegoing celebration will begin at 11 a.m. All services will take place at 88th St. Temple. Missionary Jackson was well-known in South Los Angeles for her

Religion

SoCal 1st BPW Plans Annual Day Conference

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 19, 2018

The Church of God in Christ Southern California First Jurisdiction’s Business and Professional Women (BPW) will Annual Day Conference on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First BPW Headquarters, Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 1399 E. 33rd St., in Los Angeles. The event is an extension of BPW’s observance of the 50th anniversary of the group’s 1968 elevation to a COGIC national auxiliary. The theme of the conference is, “Women@Work – Transitioning to New Levels of Leadership and Enterprise: Confronting the Challenges and Capitalizing on the Opportunities.” Mrs. Althea Howard, pastor of Overcomers Church of

Religion

SoCal 1st Business and Professional Women Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Sentinel News ServiceMay 16, 2018

The Church of God in Christ Southern California First Jurisdiction’s Business and Professional Women (BPW) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of BPW’s 1968 elevation to a COGIC national auxiliary. BPW will also salute the appointment of its first president and chairwoman, the late Bessie Christian of Southern California First, and the late Gladys Yizar, as secretary. The celebration will be held during the Annual Personal Development Conference on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Resort, 6161 Centinela Ave., in Culver City. The ticket donation is $40. Dr. Wanda Barnett Street, M.D., MPH and BPW

Religion

SoCal First BPW Holds Personal Development Conference

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 13, 2017

Equipping “Women@Work to Impact a Changing and Challenging World” is the theme and objective of the 2017 Annual Personal Development Breakfast/Conference hosted by the Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Federation of Southern California First Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ. The event is set for Saturday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Resort, 6161 Centinela Ave., in Culver City. The ticket donation is $40. Dr. Wanda Barnett Street is the event chair and Attorney Sheila Bankhead Grisham is the co-chair. Serving as conference co-hosts are District Missionary Vicky Green of the West

Religion

51st Annual State Women’s Convention Opens July 20

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 12, 2017

“Anchored in an Unchanging Faith Advancing in a Changing World” is the theme of the 51st State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ. The event opens Thursday, July 20, and continues through Sunday, July 23, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort and Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the jurisdictional prelate, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is the general supervisor/jurisdictional supervisor and president of the convention, and Kathie Humphrey is the convention coordinator. “Delegates are gathering from all over Southern California and beyond to

Religion

COGIC SoCal 1st Plans 103rd Holy Convocation

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 14, 2017

The Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California will hold their 103rd Holy Convocation next week. According to Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate, the event starts Monday, June 19 and continues through Sunday, June 25. The theme is “Why The Church Cannot Remain Silent.” The scriptural reference is Esther 4:13-14. “We look forward to worshipping with you. We have some dynamic convocation speakers and invite the public to come out and be blessed,” said Ealy. Worship services will be held during the week at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Church of God In

Religion

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