Pa. Baptist State Convention
OCT. 14—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 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.
Revival
OCT. 16—Jerusalem Baptist Church, 12 S. 5th St., Duquesne, will host a Revival. Reverend Archie Perrin Jr., senior pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, in Duquesne, along with the Macedonia Choir, will be the special guests. For more information, call 412-469-0801.
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. Minister Curtis Lewis will be the master of ceremonies. For more information, call 412-241-1624.
Candle Light Service
OCT. 17—Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1511 Swissvale Ave., Wilkinsburg, will host the “Celebration of Life” Candle Light Service at 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to honor victims of violent crimes, especially in Wilkinsburg. Individuals can share a photograph of their lost loved one. Motivational speaker for Joy For Life Consulting will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Rev. Parker at 412-403-6337.
Gospel Explosion Concert
OCT 17—Trinity COGIC, 2216 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, will host its Gospel Explosion Concert at 5 p.m. This is an opportunity to lift up the name of Jesus together. Proceeds will benefit the Church Anniversary. For more information, call 42-672-3060.
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.
Women’s Day
OCT. 18—Jerusalem Baptist Church, 123 Steuben St., Pittsburgh will host its annual Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Reverend Theresa Hunt of First Baptist Church Penn Hills will be the guest preacher. All are welcome. For more information, call 412-921-0822.
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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