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International Church Celebrates God’s Leading
This September, the International church of La Verne (formerly Covina International group) celebrated its official company status with music, messages, fellowship, and many laughs. This group of believers has been meeting since 2002, and current attendance is more than 190. “That’s pretty significant; don’t you think?” asked John Cress, Southern California Conference executive secretary/ ministerial director, reflecting on the congregation’s steady growth. From a small group that met in parks and homes, to...
Working for His Soon Return: University Church Celebrates 110 Years
On Aug. 8-12, members and friends of the Southern California Conference’s University church in Los Angeles recognized the congregation’s 110th anniversary. “It was a time of celebration, beginning on Wednesday evening and concluding with a wonderful concert on Sabbath evening,” said Royal Harrison, Greater Los Angeles Region director. “There was powerful preaching, inspiring music, and testimonies from the past that reminded everyone of how good God has been...
Spanish American Church and Math Academy Program Add Up to a Successful Outreach
In July, the Spanish American church in East Los Angeles held its second annual Math Academy tutoring program. “We had great success last year,” said Mario Melendez, Spanish American church community services director. “We are the only program of this kind in the community, and 35 children from grades 1-9 attended this summer. Twenty of the 35 kids...