Women’s symposium scheduled
20th Annual Ladie's Symposium
The Figueroa Church of Christ, 455 W. 57th St., schedules its 20th Annual Ladies’ Symposium, Friday through Sunday, Jan. 25-27. “God’s Women: Redeeming the Time in Evil Days” is the theme.
A special session is planned for girls eight to 18. The highlights of the weekend include events for pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. A mother and daughter team from Crenshaw
Church of Christ, Wanda Henderson and Theresa, have prepared a special session with “youth” in mind.
On Saturday, lunch will follow the morning session. The afternoon session will feature a mini concert. Four ladies’ singing groups will offer songs of praise and worship.
The United Christian Women’s Chorus, directed by Betty Davis, will mark its 20th Anniversary singing at the concert. The United Children’s Choir, under the direction of Rayvalline L.G. Harrell, will also perform.
Avalon Church of Christ’s Choir, Wanda Moran, director will present several selections, along with the Figueroa Ladies’ Symposium Chorus,uUnder the direction of Thelma Reeves.
Charlotte Murray, Greta King, Shalan Mitchell and Lorie Pickens are in charge of the symposium. Calvin Bowers is the minister. For information, call (323) 753-2536.
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Ten months ago, Vanessa Thiemann lay in bed unable to sleep.
The 42-year-old single mother of two had a sinus infection, and the pain was making her restless. She tried getting comfortable on her left side, then her right, but she ended up staring at the ceiling in complete darkness, her left hand coming to rest on her chest.
It was at that moment her fingers brushed a tiny knob under her skin.
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The fire was reported at 4:18 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church located at 3220 W 48th St., near Crenshaw High School, said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Rescuers arriving at the location reported the two-story building was engulfed in flames, Scott said.
"(Firefighters) quickly surrounded the building and are getting a good handle on (the) church fire,'' Scott said.
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Keynote speaker Sheila Brooks, CEO of SRB Communications, explained to those in attendance that minority women-owned businesses represent the fastest growing segment of new companies in California and the nation.
