JUNE 5—Rapha Ministries of the Apostalic Faith, 6942 Upland St., Homewood, will host its Spring Revival at 7 p.m. The three-night event will feature guest speaker Evangelist Brenda Wilson of New York. For more information, call 412-441-1938.
Strawberry Festival
JUNE 6—Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Shadyside, will host its 21st Annual Strawberry Festival from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This is a traditional evening of games, fun, and delicious food to celebrate the impending arrival of summer. All proceeds will benefit Sojourner House. For more information, call 412-682-4300 or visit https://www.Shadypres.org.
Anniversary
JUNE 6—Lena Franklin Church will host the 8th Anniversary Celebration Concert for Rev. Michael and Doris Thomas of Just Right Ministries at 7 p.m. at 400 Westinghouse Ave., Wilmerding. The concert will feature the Mt. Ararat Male Chorus. There will also be a dinner celebration on June 8 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Lena Franklin at 412-351-2497.
Torchbearers Luncheon
JUNE 7—The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus will host a Torchbearers Luncheon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Presbytery, 901 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. The event will recognize six retired African-American Presbyterian ministers who gave many years of dedicated service to the Pittsburgh Presbytery, the Presbyterian Church USA, local Presbyterian congregations and ministries, the African-American community and to Kingdom Building. Proceeds will support the Robert Coleman/LeRoy Patrick Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Rev. Dr. Johnnie Monroe at 412-303-3144.
Luncheon
JUNE 7—Morningside COGIC, 5173 Dearborn St., Garfield, and My Brother’s Keeper will host the “We Can’t Wait” Luncheon from 12-3 p.m. at the East End Cooperative Ministry Community House, 6140 Penn Circle North, East Liberty. The keynote speaker will be Wayne L. Oglesby, M.D., Phd. This will be an afternoon of enlightened conversation and discussion. For more information, call Ernest Withrow at 412-322-1632.
Deacon/Deaconess/Trustee Day
JUNE 8—Antioch Baptist Church, 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley, will host its Annual Deacon, Deaconess and Trustee Day at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Frank Perkins of First Baptist Church in Midland. All are welcomed. For more information, call 412-741-7688.
Pastoral Anniversary
JUNE 8—Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host the 11th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Earlene Coleman at 11 a.m. The theme is “How Can They Preach, Unless They Be Sent.” Reverend Helen Jackson will be the worship leader with Pastor June Jeffries as the preacher of the hour. For more information, call 412-664-7272.
Vacation Bible School
JUNE 9—Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host its Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. The theme for the weeklong event is “God’s Backyard Bible Camp: Where kids have a blast serving Jesus.” Individuals 4 to adult are welcomed to attend. For more information, call 412-664-7272.
Family Conference
JUNE 11—The Lord’s Church, 2517 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, will host the International New Life Family Conference 2014 at 7 p.m. The theme is “Moving Forward In Him With Favor And Growth.” This conference, which will run through June 14, is designed to bring new life and wholeness back in families by restoring love, peace, joy and integrity in relationships. Guests include Apostle John Eckhardt, Pastor Norman Hutchins, Evangelist Janet Floyd, along with musical guests Angelo, Pastor Kim Burrell and Veronica Petrucci. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-856-9099 or visit https://www.tlcofpgh.org.
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