Churches join for Good Friday service

BELLFLOWER – Bellflower United Methodist Church is sponsoring a region-wide worship service Friday, April 18, entitled “Sayings From the Cross: The Seven Last Words of Jesus.” The two-hour event will highlight the words of Jesus spoken while on the cross at Calvary.

Various churches from the surrounding area will participate. Featured speakers include Rev. Paul Kim, pastor of Trinity UMC of Lakewood; Rev. Jon Waterson, pastor of Downey UMC; Rev. Moses Barrios of Carve Life Church; Rev. Sione Tu’ipulotu of United with Hope UMC; Rev. Abel Lara of Norwalk UMC; Rev. Samuel Cruz of Paramount UMC; and Rev. Lui Tran, J.D., of Lakewood First UMC.

“This will be the opportunity for young and old to experience the power of renewal,” said Rev. Leonardo V. Wilborn, host pastor of Bellflower First United Methodist. “We have planned an event that will feature praise and worship songs, special prayers, transformational messages and opportunities for individuals to receive the spirit of God from this group of anointed pastors, leaders and committed followers of Jesus Christ.”

Bellflower First UMC is at 14525 Bellflower Blvd. Free parking and child care are available.

For more details, call (562) 866-2551.

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Published: April 3, 2014 - Volume 12 - Issue 51