Prime 10 Faith Tales of 2024 – Los Angeles Sentinel

Prime 10 Faith Tales of 2024 – Los Angeles Sentinel
Dr. Betty R. Value (Courtesy photograph)

Dr. Betty R. Value Marks 90th Birthday

In a commanding present of affection, honor, and respect, 800 adoring church congregants and mates of Dr. Betty Ruth Value gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 on the Beverly Wilshire Lodge to have a good time her milestone 90th birthday. 1000’s of extra individuals prolonged birthday needs and love presents to the beloved co-founder of Crenshaw Christian Middle and matriarch of the Value Household. In her 50 years of ministry, Dr. Betty has authored numerous books in addition to based many service applications together with Vermont Village Group Improvement Company, an alcohol and drug abuse restoration program, and he or she leads a weekly, in-person bible research at a downtown LA ladies’s substance abuse shelter.

FAME Pastor Robert Shaw and Rev. Ann Champion Shaw preach on the service (Courtesy photograph)

First AME Hosts Metropolis of L.A. African American Heritage Month Worship Service

First AME Church of Los Angeles hosted the Metropolis of Los Angeles Annual African American Heritage Month Worship Service on Sunday, Feb. 18.  Lots of of members, guests and company gathered at FAME to commemorate the legacy of African American historical past. Pastor Robert R. Shaw II, and his spouse and associate, Rev. Ann Champion Shaw, led the service, and Mayor Karen Bass was the featured visitor.  Pastor Shaw additionally acknowledged 4 ministers who’ve impacted his ministry.  The honorees have been  Bishop Charles Blake, Sr., of West Angeles Church of God In Christ, Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer of Trustworthy Central Bible Church, the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, retired minister of FAME Los Angeles, and the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, former pastor of First A.M.E. Church Los Angeles.

Lincoln Memorial Trustee Chair Vanessa Howard and Pastor Wendell Miller (Cora J. Fossett/L.A. Sentinel)

Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church Strives to Affect South L.A.

The need to positively influence South Los Angeles impressed Pastor Wendell Miller and the members of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church to discover avenues to make a tangible distinction.  The church, positioned at 4126 Arlington Ave., already operates a number of outreach ministries and even rents area to an area constitution faculty. But, the parishioners needed to do extra to assist their neighborhood.  “We all know that right here in Los Angeles, housing is an issue. We additionally know we’re shifting in the direction of electrical automobiles and photo voltaic is one other factor we’re fascinated by, so we’re methods the place we are able to discover financing to offer extra for our neighborhood,” mentioned Rev. Miller, who added that “extra” ranges from inexpensive housing to EV charging stations and every little thing in between.

Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray (Valerie Goodloe)

Group Remembers Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray

The better Los Angeles neighborhood each mourned and celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who handed away in Los Angeles on April 5. He was 94 years previous.

The legendary theologian served 27 years as pastor of the historic First AME Church of Los Angeles the place he led hundreds to Christ and guided Angelinos via the ache of the 1992 civil unrest.  Throughout his tenure, thr congregation elevated from 250 members to greater than 18,000 individuals. Additionally, high elected officers, company executives and Hollywood celebrities worshipped at FAME.

From 2005 to 2022, he served as a senior fellow of the Middle for Faith and Civic Tradition and held the John R. Tansey Chair of Christian Ethics on the College of Southern California. Additionally, he was the namesake of the USC Cecil L. Murray Middle for Group Engagement the place he created coaching applications to develop faith-based leaders to remodel underserved neighborhoods all through the town.

Rev. James Lawson, Jr. (File photograph)

U.S. Mourns Demise of Rev. James M. Lawson, `One in all Our Nation’s Noblest Leaders’

Overwhelming tributes have been issued for the Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Motion and the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, with President Joe Biden saying on June 11 that Lawson devoted his life to “our nation’s beliefs.”   Lawson died June 9 in Los Angeles at age 95 after a short sickness. Lawson taught the ideas of non-violent protest strategies to college students concerned in desegregating lunch counters within the Sixties and people taking part within the 1961 Freedom Rides which challenged segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals. He continued to advocate for social justice and human proper all through his life.

Pastor Fisher, Gilles Gade, Higher Zion members, and elected officers have a good time the donation. (Courtesy photograph)

Cross River Helps Higher Zion’s ‘Younger Visionaries’ Program with $50,000

Pastor Michael J. Fisher and members of Higher Zion Church Household of Compton obtained a $50,000 donation from Cross River, a number one expertise infrastructure supplier providing embedded monetary options.  The donation will straight assist the growth of the church’s “Younger Visionaries” program, offering very important monetary literacy coaching to youth within the Compton space.  The donation was introduced by Gilles Gade, founder and CEO of Cross River, and Pastor Fisher in a verify presentation ceremony held September 29 on the church. The occasion was attended Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Compton Councilmember Deidre Duhart, former Compton Councilmember Michelle Chambers, Compton College Board Member Denzel Perry, and a consultant from Assemblymember Mike Gipson’s workplace.

Pastor Charles Blake, Woman DeAndra Blake, Dr. Belinda Allen, Woman Mae Blake and Bishop Charles Blake (Rickey Brown)

West Angeles CDC Opens Wellness Middle in South L.A.

South L.A. residents have a free useful resource to boost their psychological, bodily, and emotional well being on the West Angeles CDC Wellness Middle.  Throughout a delicate opening reception on Oct. 17, Dr. Belinda Allen, WACDC govt director, and her workers welcomed neighborhood members to tour the non permanent facility positioned at 6028 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles.  West Angeles Church of God in Christ Pastor Charles Blake II was additionally readily available alongside along with his spouse, Woman DeAndra Blake, and his dad and mom, Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr., and Woman Mae Blake. Different attendees included former L.A. Councilmembers Jan Perry and Mark Ridley-Thomas. In line with Dr. Allen, the Wellness Middle provides a variety of free service to handle stress, anxiousness, despair and habit restoration.  “Our applications, together with dietary administration and wellness workshops, promote wholesome consuming habits and general bodily well-being, that are important for anybody trying to enhance their way of life and obtain balanced dwelling,” Allen mentioned.

A choir sings on the gospel stage (Rickey Brown/L.A. Sentinel)

Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage Showcases God’s Love & Moms’ Actions

Brilliant fuchsia banners graced with a picture of the late Brenda Marsh-Mitchell and a blue mid-October sky offered a pure cathedral for the Style of Soul’s Gospel Stage, named for the pageant’s co-founder, president, and first organizer for the primary eight years of its existence.  1000’s of individuals loved performances by the Trustworthy Central Younger Grownup Choir, the Divine Reward Dancers, Gospel Memorial Choir of Lengthy Seaside, saxophonist Darryl Wakefield, St. Stephens Baptist Church, the Sons of Jericho, violinist and composer Woman Z, and extra. Additionally taking part have been Pastor Greg Tyler and singer Patrick Bolton, who served as emcee.

Rev. Dr. Timothy Coston, Jr.

Grant AME Launches Important Housing and Well being Initiatives in Watts

Standing as a permanent guardian of religion within the Watts neighborhood, Grant AME Church, below the management of the Rev. Dr. Timothy O. Coston, Jr., sits on the nook of Central and one hundred and fifth Streets providing non secular and tangible applications for the neighborhood.  Along with worship companies, Grant AME operates a well being clinic and academic applications such because the “Watts to Water” program, which introduces inside metropolis households to marine environments such because the seashore, rivers, and the Los Angeles Harbors. Additionally, the church plans on growing inexpensive housing choices within the neighborhood in addition to present assist companies for these affected by Alzheimer’s illness.

Rev. Donald L. Wilson (Courtesy photograph)

Guess Who’s Working for President of the Baptist Minister’s Convention?

Reverend Donald L. Wilson, affiliate minister of Nice Hill Baptist Church, is able to do God’s work as the brand new president of the Baptist Minister’s Convention. “My aim is to hunt the presidency of the Baptist Ministers Convention to function a guiding gentle in our neighborhood and past,” said Wilson. “After I look again over my life and see how God has ready me for such a time as this—I’ve the potential to guide individuals, it doesn’t matter what capability—I put on numerous hats.”  Wilson shared that he’s conscious and engaged with civil rights, civic and labor points and throughout the political enviornment. He’s a neighborhood activist with the Nationwide Motion Community, a member of BCCLA and has collaborated with SCLC, City League, and the NAACP.

Wilson is a retired chef of over 30 years with the Century Plaza Lodge from March 1978 till October 2005. “I deliver credibility, honesty and equity to the Baptist Minister’s Convention as a consultant, as a president,” mentioned Wilson. “In the event you verify my document, every little thing that God has elevated me to has been in a management place—and I can’t do it on my own.  “It’s a collective job, the place we work collectively.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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