President J. Benjamin Hardwick and the Executive Board of the Western Baptist State Convention of California extend a special invitation to the entire Christian community to attend the 135TH Mid-Winter Board Meeting convening in Landmark With A New Vision District Association on March 1, 2, 4-6.
The Mid-Winter Board Meeting will be held at Full Gospel of L.A. Baptist Church. Rev. Reginald Payne is the host pastor. The theme is “Being Led by The Holy Spirit – To Teach and Preach – In These Lawless Times,” based on Matthew 10:16-20.
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The Young People’s Department and Young Adult Convention will meet on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. Rev. Carlos Davis III will deliver the message. On Sunday, March 2, at 5 p.m., the 135th Mid-Winter Board Mass Musical will feature renowned gospel artist, Elder John Bernard, Jr. and the choirs from McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, Praise City, Calvary Baptist Church-SM and others.
On Tuesday, March 5, the Mid-Winter Board Official Opening/Business Session will convene at 9 a.m. Southwest District Moderator Rev. Joe Conner of New Bethel Baptist Church of Brawley will bring the message at noon. Dr. Manuel Scott, Jr., will facilitate the Evangelism Session at 3:30pm. At 7 p.m., during the Usher’s Session, President Sister Carolyn Chapman will welcome Los Angeles District Moderator, Dr. Patrick D. Ross, as the speaker.
During the Laymen Session, Deacon Calvin Armstrong, president, on Wednesday, March 5, the noon speaker is Tri-County District Moderator, Dr. Tyrone L. Skinner of Metropolitan Baptist Church of Altadena. Los Angeles County Department of Health will present a workshop on Heart Health & Wellness for Men at 1:30 p.m. Faith District Moderator, Dr. Virgil Jones, Calvary Baptist Church-L.A., will deliver the message at 7 p.m.
Sister LaRonda Nelson, president, and the Women’s Department will begin with an Emergency Preparedness Workshop (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health) at 8 a.m. followed by a “Downhome Prayer Meeting” during their morning session on Thursday, March 6, at 9 a.m.
At noon, Moderator Emeritus, Los Angeles District, Senior Pastor Perry Jones of Messiah Baptist Church will bring the message. The Pastors and Minister’s Wives Luncheon and Fellowship will begin immediately after the noon service. The 135th Mid-Winter Board Meeting Closing Ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m.
“It will be an honor for each of you to join us for a state collaboration of speakers preaching God’s profound word, the finest in worship, singing, and praise, and a range of events designed to meet the needs of all age groups,” said President Hardwick.
Full Gospel of LA Baptist Church is located at 6900 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, Ca . To learn more, call (323) 321-7101.
