Pastor Deryck Tines of One Church Pittsburgh, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown, presented a “Code Red” Day. Code Red, in terms, means the Aids epidemic has gone to a level of disaster, henceforth, issuing a Code Red to America.

The day of service began with prayer and filled with song and praise.

PASTOR DERYCK TINES

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CALIFORNIA TURKEY WRAPS

DEC. 23—King of Kings Baptist Ministries, 5169 Broad St., Garfield, will host the Hour of Power Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Every Wednesday individuals can come and learn about the Word. For more information, call 412-661-3550.

Birthday celebration

DEC. 25—New Vision Community Church, 3534 Laketon Rd., Penn Hills, will host Jesus’ Birthday Celebration from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the reason for the season. Birthday cake will be served immediately following the service. For more information, call 412-241-6160.

Christmas concert

DEC. 26—James Ziegler & Another Level will host The Giving of the Gifts 3 Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. at New Hope Church, 2710 Shadeland Ave., North Side. The concert will feature gospel recording artist Adrianne Archie. Admission is $5. For more information, call Tim Sloan at 412-657-7419.

Birthday for Jesus

DEC. 27—Spreading the Word Ministry will host the 35th Birthday for Jesus Celebration at 3:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Hotel, 669 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills. The theme is “Still Alive at 35—Let’s Celebrate, Jesus.” The guest preachers include Rev. Jerome Stevenson, Rev. Judy Winston Thomas, Rev. June Jefferies and Rev. G.A. Williams. The entertainment will be Deacon Jeff Cullins & Family and Mime. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children & youth. For more information, call 412-271-0155, 412-829-7055 and 412-731-9573.

Worship

DEC. 31—Sixth Mount Zion, 6556 Shetland St., East Liberty, will host a New Year’s Worship Service at 10 a.m. For more information, call 412-441-7839 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Watch night

DEC. 31—First Baptist Penn Hills, 7450 Chadwick St., Penn Hills will host a Watch Night Service at 10 p.m. Pastor James E. Hunt will be the preacher, along with the First Baptist Penn Hills Praise Singers. For more information, call 412-371-5335 or e-mail www.fbph.org.

Watch night

DEC. 31—King of Kings Baptist Ministries, 5169 Broad St., Garfield, will host a Watch Night Service at 10:30 p.m. The service will usher in the New Year. All are welcome. For more information, call 412-661-3550.

Administrative ministry

ONGOING—Raynette will host an Administrative Ministry Workshop. The ministry is designed to help churches and faith-based organizations establish accounting systems. It provides training to church leaders on tax compliance and accounting for the church financial program. For more information, call 412-793-4204 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

After school

ONGOING—Pentecostal Temple COGIC, 6300 East Liberty Blvd., East Liberty, will host an After School Enrichment Program from 5-6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday kindergarten through high school students will receive tutoring services, homework assistance and education enrichment. For more information, call 412-361-7000.

LIVE service

ONGOING—Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty, will host their “Saturday Night LIVE Service” from 7-8:30 p.m. Every Saturday night tune in and get the word either in person or listen online. Reverend Dr. William Curtis is the senior pastor. For more information, call 412-441-1800 or visit www.mt-ararat.org.

ONE Church

ONGOING—ONE Church will host Sunday Services at 1 p.m. at 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Reverend Deryck Tines is the pastor. This is the service where everybody gathers as ONE in worship. Services will be held every Sunday. For more information, call 412-261-1692 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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