Local ministries offer landmarks along faith’s journey
By American Staff
Whether its health, music, fellowship, professional development or the traditional faith-based conference, a number of events sponsored by area sanctuaries and ministries get started this weekend and continue throughout the summer. Each event and host ministry is working to offer service, insight and an opportunity to grow in spiritual gifts and everyday life.
Health and Juneteenth
In conjunction with the Juneteenth observance at Fountain Park, Centennial Christian Church; its outreach ministry; The Breakfast Club, Inc., an African-American breast cancer support group; and the New Bethlehem M.B. Church Nurse’s Ministry invite women to honor their health by having a free mammogram from the BJC Mammogram Van. Mammograms are available at no cost to women who have no insurance or are underinsured. The van will be parked outside Centennial Christian Church, 4950 Fountain Ave., on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To make an appointment or learn about the guidelines to receive a complimentary mammogram, call (314) 367-1818 or (314) 863-3416.
There will also be a Juneteenth Sunday morning worship in Fountain Park, 4800 Fountain Ave. at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 15 led by the Rev. Derrick Perkins.
An attitude for worship
Dove Covenent Christian Center Church, under the direction of Pastors Leslie A. and Gwendolyn DeClue, will present Proper Attitude, Proper Perspective Summit this Saturday (June 14) at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Dove Covenant Christian Center Church, 8919 Riverview Dr. (in the Riverview Plaza Mall), at (314) 869-7757.
Back to Back Bishops
Solomon’s Temple church will present its Back To Back Bishops Prophetic Conference at 7 p.m. nightly from June 18 – June 20. Speaker lineup includes Bishop George Bloomer, Bishop James E. Holloway and Bishop George Dawson. All services will take place at Solomon’s Temple,
5569 Page, where Co-Pastor Linda D. Holloway will serve as host. Visit www.solomonstemplechurch.org or call (314) 361-4460.
Don’t Let the Devil Steal Your Praise
Next Saturday (June 21) Pastor Doris Bracely of Stepping Into the Light Ministry is returning for the third installment as host of the Don’t Let the Devil Steal Your Praise Women’s Conference. Three anointed women will minister in the areas of: Singleness, Dreams & Visions, and Deliverance.
The conference will take place on Saturday June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 4276 Athlone Ave. Admission is free and will include gift drawings, photo booths and information packs. Call (314) 422-6337 or e-mail silm@sbcglobal.net.
For the love of gospel
The Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild, GMWA and The Midwest Greater Arts Group will present their annual Gospel Industry Showcase and Artist Seminar August 1-2 in St. Louis. Each year the conference draws thousands of local and national record label executives, singers, celebrities, industry insiders and fans for series of events established to assist those looking to make their mark on the gospel music scene.
According to organizers, there are showcase slots available for local and national artists. The event will also serve as an opportunity to be considered for an upcoming tour to hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones of BET. Call (314) 436-7424 or e-mail chuckspearman1@aol.com for more details.