NCM Awards Dinner
OCT. 9—Nabhi Christian Ministries will host the NCM Awards 2015 Dinner from 6-9 pm. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The evening will include cocktails and dinner, live jazz, speakers and the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Louis “Hop” Kendrick. Proceeds from the event will go to the Kingsley Association. For more information, call 412-661-1919 ext. 1 or email ncmawards@aol.com.
Octoberfest
OCT. 10—The Women’s Usher Board #1 of St. James AME Church, 444 Lincoln Ave., will host its 21st Annual Octoberfest Holiday Blast Bazaar from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the church’s Sumpter Hall. There will be vendors, homemade baked goods, chicken dinners, door prizes and more. This is an opportunity to come browse and buy for the holidays. For more information, call 412-441-9706.
Anniversary Celebration
OCT. 11—Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Rd., Wexford, will host its 2-year Anniversary Celebration at 10:30 a.m. at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The church will return to holding weekly services along with a Kids’ Ministry will be available for newborns through fifth graders. For more information, call 724-935-7622 or visit www.orchardhillchurch.com.
Pa. Baptist State Convention
OCT. 12—Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Ave., Homewood, will host the 124th Annual Session of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention. The theme is “A Godly Plan for Christ Centered People.” The convention will run through Oct. 16. For more information, call Karla Talbert at 267-307-7018 or visit www.thepbsc.org.
Empowerment Conference
OCT. 16—Woman 2 Woman & God’s Virtuous Girls will host its “A God Encounter” Women’s Empowerment Conference at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 245 Third Ave., Rankin. This two-day event will include guest speakers author Tracy Vinson, Pastor Earlene Coleman and Tracy Conti, MD. Registration is required by Oct. 12 and will include a light breakfast and session materials. For more information, call Rev. Melanie Timbers or Min. Lorie Gunter at 412-271-2428.
Lock-in
OCT. 16—The Men’s Ministry of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host a Lock-in from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. This will be an overnight event that includes prayer, praise, worship, preaching, fellowship, testimony and discussion, and a hot breakfast. For more information, call 412-664-7272.
Gospel Vocal Quest
OCT. 17—Baptist Temple Church, 7241 Race St., Homewood, will host Gospel Vocal Quest from 3-6 p.m. at Homewood Carnegie Library, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood. Selected finalists will compete before a panel of judges who will select the top artist. The winner will receive a cash prize. Brother Marlon of WAMO will be the master of ceremonies. For more information, call 412-241-1624.
Pastoral Anniversary
OCT. 17—Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., Hill District, will host the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Vincent K. Campbell. The two-day celebration will include a banquet on Oct. 17 from 5-8 p.m. in the church’s banquet hall, and worship services on Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with guest speaker Bishop Loran Mann of Pentecostal Temple COGIC. For more information, call 412-241-3084.
Annual Choir Day
OCT. 18—The S.W. Williams Ensemble of the New Zion Baptist Church, 1434 Juniata St., North Side, will host its Annual Choir Day at 4 p.m. The concert will feature Zanetta Wingfield and the St. John Bible Center Church. For more information, call Sister Janice L. Whittle at 412-853-6418.
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