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Celebration of Life Service Set for Bishop L. Daniel Williams

February 13, 2019

Bishop L. Daniel Williams, the retired pastor of The Baptist Church of the New Covenant in Norwalk, passed away following a lingering illness. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the Citizens of Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Newman Jr., and located at 12930 S. Lime Ave., in Compton. Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick Sr., Williams’ father in the ministry, and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick Jr., both of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL, will give eulogies. Serving in the ministry for 44 years, Williams was prominent

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Call 2 Worship – February 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 13, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church and Calvary Baptist Church plan Heritage Sunday on Feb. 17, with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will participate as part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, spiritual leader of both fellowships. At 9:30 a.m., Sharpton will preach at Calvary, 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando. At 11:15 a.m., he will speak at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call Southern Saint Paul at (323) 731-2703. Agape Church of Los Angeles hosts Law Enforcement Sunday on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.,

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Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at Southern Saint Paul

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 6, 2019

Heritage Sunday kicks-off on Feb. 17, at Southern Saint Paul Church with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton. Pastor Xavier L. Thompson announced that Sharpton’s appearance is part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, which will be observed at both campuses where Thompson serves as the under-shepherd. Calvary Baptist Church, located at 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando, will host Sharpton at 9:30 a.m. He will preach at the 11:15 a.m. worship at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. Sharpton is an internationally known civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television/radio talk show host and

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Call 2 Worship – January 24

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 23, 2019

Holman United Methodist Church hosts a nonviolence workshop with Rev. James Lawson on Jan. 26, at 9 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The session will share nonviolent strategies to effect social change. Refreshments will be served. Call (323) 731-7285 for details. Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church observes its 56th anniversary on Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., at 7016 S. Compton Ave. in, Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The theme is “Unless the Lord Builds A House” based on Psalm 127:1. The Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, pastor emeritus of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, will be

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Hill Headlines Southern St. Paul’s Anointing Service

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 16, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church will hold an Anointing Service to extend prayers and blessings to people suffering from physical, mental or emotional pain. According to Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, the special worship takes place on Sunday, January 27 at 5 p.m., in the Southern Saint Paul sanctuary located at 4678 W. Adams Blvd. in Los Angeles. Apostle Ronald C. Hill, pastor of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship in Compton, will be the guest preacher. “The ministry of healing, as instructed in James 5, provides healing from brokenness. This brokenness may come from sin, grief, or loneliness; it may come

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Achieving Your Goals in 2018

Rev. Xavier L. Thompson, Contributing WriterJanuary 24, 2018

Your calling isn’t just a career path . . . it’s a calling from heaven! Even though our society admires exceptional achievements and inspiring success stories, we ought to value the right things. The most important aspect of our leadership journey isn’t necessarily how much we accomplish for God, but who we are becoming. As we strive to achieve our goals, we must remember these fundamental principles: * Heart attitude matters. Ultimately, leadership is an issue of the heart. As Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence for out of it spring the issues of life.” The heart

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Call 2 Worship – January 11

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 10, 2018

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church offers Christian Education Institute Classes on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., at 2009 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Bishop Sylvester Washington, senior pastor. The sessions include Introduction to Evangelism, Methods and Techniques of Evangelism, Group Counseling and Responding to False Doctrines. Call (323) 293-6448 for registration and information. Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal hosts Revival 2018 from Jan. 11 to Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., at 733 S. Grevillea Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Johnny J. Young, senior pastor. The revivalists include Elder Magellan Harris on Jan. 11, Bishop-elect Jonathan Young

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What Does Christmas Really Mean? Local Pastors Respond

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterDecember 21, 2017

While the holiday draws families and friends together to share meals, memories and tokens of love, Christmas really means a whole lot more, according to Los Angeles-area pastors.

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Reflections – Pictorial Review of Events in Local Faith Community

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 10, 2016

The Rev. Al Sharpton, right, fellowshipped with two leading African American churches in South L.A. on Oct. 30. Pastor Xavier L. Thompson of Southern St. Paul Church greets Sharpton, an MSNBC host and founder of the National Action Network. (photo by Mario Chavez) Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, seated at lower right, listens as Rev. Sharpton addresses the congregation at First AME Church of Los Angeles. (photo by Clayton Everett/FAME Church) Pastor Mary S. Minor of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church greets retired Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland and congregants following the first worship service in B-K’s new edifice at 3719 W.

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Southern St. Paul Church Kicks-off Pentecost Revival

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)May 12, 2016

Renewal, rejuvenation and restoration highlight the Pentecost Revival 2016 sponsored by Southern St. Paul Church. The event kicks-off Sunday, May 15, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., on the church’s main campus at 4678 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. Worship services continue on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17, at 6:45 p.m. “I am so enthusiastically excited about Pentecost Revival. We have a great revivalist, Bishop John E. Guns of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has the ability to unlock the mysteries of God’s Word and make the Word relevant and applicable in such

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Baptist Ministers Conference to Salute Dr. Solomon Drake

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)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.