Past Events

Community Baby Dedication

What a high time there was on this Sabbath. There were 15 children that were dedicated to the Lord. Each parent received a Kente cloth that they were covered in and each child received a blanket that there were wrapped in as a reminder of how the head of the household is to cover their […]

“Oakwood Live!” Preparation Forum

Join us as we prepare you for and provide you with everything you need to attend Oakwood Live! — a 5-day event that immerses prospective students into life at Oakwood University.

Bakersfield Southside Singers

Get your spirits raised as the extraordinary Bakersfield Southside Singers fill the worship service with amazing music! Join us this Saturday, May 20th @ 11:30 am.

Dead Man Walking

How do you explain it? “Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” Join us Saturday, April 22nd at 11:30 am as Pastor Dr. Norman Knight presents the topic “Dead Man Walking.”

The Essential Element of a Happy Marriage

Are you engaged or desiring a life long partner? Even if you are already married, we have just the seminar that you don’t want to miss! Join us Saturday, April 8th @ 3pm as Pastor Dr. Norman Knight and Dr. Heather Knight share with us “The Essential Elements of a Happy Marriage.”

Don’t Forget About Hope

Everyone knows the trio: faith, hope, and love. And of the three, everyone knows love the most. But do you know the Biblical significance of hope? Did you know that hope is “an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast?” Join us Saturday, March 25th at 11:30 am as Pastor Dr. Norman Knight reminds us that we should not forget about hope.

The Paradox of Joy

Does life ever feel like the waves of the sea getting blown and tossed around by the wind? GOD wants you to know that the testing of your faith produces endurance and makes you perfect and complete. Join us as Pastor Dr. Norman Knight teaches us about the “paradox of joy.”

Press On

As people of color, two words can describe their historical attitude: “Press on.” The Apostle Paul’s attitude can be described by these words: “I press on.” Join us Saturday, February 25th at 11:30 am as guest Pastor Marvin Hugley teaches how through every situation and every circumstance, the message to all remains the same: “Press On!”

The Joseph Question

Ever feel like you’ve run out of patience? Have the wrong-doings of others, including family, simply reached their absolute limit? Join us Saturday, February 18th at 11:30 am as Pastor Knight teaches us about the “Joseph Question.”