Pastoral Anniversary
MARCH 5—Help celebrate Rev. Donald P. Turner’s 46th Pastoral Anniversary at Second Baptist Church, 108 West 12th Ave., in Homestead, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Michael Peterson, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. On March 8, at 7 p.m., Rev. Barbara Gunn, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in North Versailles, will be the guest speaker; followed by Bishop Jonathan Stewart, pastor of New Covenant Community Church, at 10:30 a.m. and Rev. James Burwell, pastor of Clark Memorial Baptist Church, at 4 p.m., both on March 12. The theme is “Dressed for the Battle,” from Ephesians 6:11. For more information, call 412-461-8235 or email secnbapt@gmail.com.
Pastoral Anniversary
March 5-11—Triedstone Baptist Church of Rankin will celebrate Rev. Nathaniel and Rev. Terri Pennybaker’s 13th Pastoral Anniversary. The church is located at 18 Harriet St., in Rankin. For more information, call 412-271-3000. Guest preachers will be Rev. Barry Givner, Rev. Daniel Page, Rev. Dr. Darryl Canady and Rev. Christine Pope Portis.
The Balm in the Gilead
MARCH 6–Zion Baptist Church, 1300 Locust St., McKeesport, Pa., will host The Minority Partnership for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Awareness event at 6 p.m. Join this intimate affair were women and men are encouraged to share, pray and network with one another at dinner. For more information call 412-664-4762 or 412-628-0919.
Interfaith Service for Peace
MARCH 7—Interfaith Service for Peace and Justice at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Tim Stevens, Chairman & CEO of The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) and co-convener of the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence (CAV), will be the guest. Call 412-758-7898/ 412-212-8775.
International Holiday
MARCH 19—The Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Educational Board will host its annual International Holiday. It’s feature of the brotherhood program and for 50 years has been representing a cross section of cultures, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. Quality programs and a bounty of international foods are highlights. Proceeds support its projects of providing financial aid to youth education beyond high school. Professor Johnathan White will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call 412-471-3326.
Spiritual Retreat
MARCH 31—The Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, part of Pittsburgh Mercy and Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, will host a two-day, overnight, spiritual retreat, “Listening and Becoming Free,” from 4 p.m. Friday, to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 4 p.m. at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, Pa., 15101. For more information, contact Amy B. Armanious at ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org or 412-232-7151.
Trinity AME Fish Fry!
EVERY FRIDAY IN MARCH—Trinity AME Church, 2700 Wylie Ave., Hill District will host its Fish Fry. For more information call 412-621-9750. (Pre-orders are available.)
International Prayer Breakfast
APRIL 1—Mercy Acts International sponsors its Second Annual Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. The guest preacher will be Rev. Glenn Grayson, Wesley AMEZ, Centre Ave.; the minister of ceremony will be Rev. Barbara Gunn, Mt. Caramel Baptist Church; and the psalmist will be Brendan Williams of Kingdom Light Ministries International. For more information, call 412-338-1447.
Priscilla Shirer Simulcast
APRIL 8—The women of Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga St., will host the Priscilla Shirer Simulcast from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 412-241-0677.
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