Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, presents a Worship and Praise Performing Arts Conference with workshops in Shofar, Hebrew, flags, garments, sign language, drama, praise team, vocal, praise dance and banner making, July 25-27 at 7p.m.Roy Love, pastor. Call 713/991-5683 for more information.

The Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Texas, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. F.N. Williams, Sr., will hold the 92nd Annual Session of the Association through July 26, 2002 at the Lyons Unity Baptist Church, 3215 Lyons Ave. Call 713/524-1893 for more information.

Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, announces the grand opening of the single’s ministry, Sold Out. This is a ministry for college and career age singles, looking for a great time of fellowship and fun with great life message from God’s Word. Meeting dates and times are every Friday night at 7:30p.m. Roy Love, pastor. Call 713/991-5683 for more information.

Pastor L. A. Kennedy and The Fellowship of Enlightenment Youth Ministry (G.U.T.S-God’s Ultimate True Soldiers) cordially invite you to their 2002 Youth Conference: Theme: “The Awakening” Friday, July 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. at the New Community Baptist Church, 9005 North Wayside Drive in Houston, Texas. Youth groups are invited to register. Call 713/631-8303 for more information.

Empowerment Service, designed to “Spiritually Power Up,” will bring together Rev. F.D. Sampson and the Friendship BC family and Pleasant Hill BC, 1510 Pannell, on July 28, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. Call 713/224-0052 for more information.

Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2603 Anita, celebrates its 123rd Anniversary, Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 4p.m. Rev. Danny Davis, pastor. Call 713/523-3507 for more information.

The New Community Baptist Church, 9005 North Wayside Drive, Fellowship of Enlightenment, Nurses’ guild, is hosting its “Community Health Fair” with complimentary screenings and health education on Saturday, August 3, 2002 from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. Dr. L.A. Kennedy, pastor. Call 713/631-8303 for more information.

African Methodist Episcopal Church will host a celebration and special tribute to Rev. and Mrs. Edward E. Coates, Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 2p.m. at the Radisson/Astrodome Hotel, 8686 Kirby. Rev. Coates is pastor of Wesley Chapel A.M.E.C. and has served as an A.M.E. minister for 64 years. Bishop John H. Adams, senior bishop for the 19 church districts will be the keynote speaker. Call 713/523-5480 for more information.

Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, 1401 Fidelity Road presents a Zydeco Dance, Sunday, August 18, 2002 from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Music will be provided by J. Paul & The New Zydeco Plus. Call 713/671-0638 for more information.