Black history celebration
FEB. 18—The Anointed Children of God Mime Ministry of Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, will host their 2nd annual Black History Month Celebration at 3 p.m. The theme is “Lift Every Voice & Sing!” It will include praise and worship, dance, miming, local choirs, Black History facts and more. For more information, call Tonya Massie at 412-915-2769.
Scholarship tea
FEB. 18—The Allegheny Union Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education will host its annual William A. Arvin Scholarship Tea at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport. The theme is “Let Us Rise Up and Build.” For more information, call 412-802-0349.
Black history concert
FEB. 19—King of Kings Baptist Ministries, 5169 Broad St., Garfield, will host a Black History Month Concert at 3:30 p.m. The concert will feature Curtis Lewis. For more information, call 412-661-3550.
Black history month
FEB. 19—The Rachel Randall Education Department of Pentecostal Temple COGIC, 6300 East Liberty Blvd., East Liberty, will host its annual Black History Celebration at 6 p.m. The event will feature The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, Clarion University Gospel Choir, along with the Anderson/Watson Writing Competition and the recognition of several women in the ministry. The event is free. For more information, call 412-361-7000.
Ladies conference
FEB. 23—Lady Angela Perrin and Glow in the Dark Productions will host a Ladies Conference 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Wilkinsburg High School Auditorium, 747 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The theme is “And she lived happily ever after.” This two-day seminar will feature guest speakers Kelly Crews and Tera Carissa Hodges, along with several other special guests. Registration is requested. For more information, call 1-8000-695-5897.
Prayer breakfast
FEB. 25—The Anniversary Committee of Triedstone Baptist Church of Rankin, 18 Harriet St., Rankin, will host its 8th Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Prayer Breakfast for Rev. Nathaniel and Rev. Terri Pennybaker. The theme is “The Lord Hath Anointed Me to Preach Good Tidings.” The guest preacher will be Rev. Barbara Gunn. For more information, call 412-271-3000.
Black history program
FEB. 25—Park Place AME Church, 215 E. Tenth Ave., Homestead, will host its 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration Luncheon from 12-2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Fellowship Hall, 612 Coal Rd., West Mifflin. The theme will be “Surviving the Storm.” Honorees will be Shirley Anderson, Evan Baker, Doris Carson Williams, Rod Doss, Bert Ogden, Patricia Pugh Mitchell, Darion Morton and the Hon. William Robinson, the keynote speaker for the event. For more information, call 412-466-2011.
Winter gala
FEB. 25—Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District, will host its Harvest Rally Winter Gala Dinner Dance from 6-10 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton Monroeville Convention Center Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. The theme is “ Recognizing ‘Committed’ Community Leadership.” There will be dinner, dancing, fellowship and more. For more information, call 412-683-2160.
Black history project
FEB. 26—The Christian Education Department of Bethany Baptist Church, 7734 Tioga St., Homewood, will host its 2012 Black History Month Project. There will be a Black History essay competition with prizes for all young writers of the community. For more information, call 412-241-0677 or email Nicita Moses at nicitamoses@comcast.net.
Bible study
ONGOING—King of Kings Baptist Ministries, 5169 Broad St., Garfield, will host its Hour of Power Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Every Tuesday there will be an in-depth look into the Word of God. There will also be a Saturday Nite Praise service every Saturday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information, call 412-661-3550.
LIVE service
ONGOING—Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty, will host its “Saturday Night LIVE Service” from 7-8:30 p.m. Every Saturday night tune in and get the word either in person or listen online. Rev. Dr. William Curtis is the senior pastor. For more information, call 412-441-1800 or visit www.mt-ararat.org.
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