The Church of the Bells

Kept By His Comfort (John 14:16-17) // Sunday, June 1, 2025

Join Sunday worship for a message from Minister of Community Outreach, Rev. Louis A. Chase, at 8:00 am and at 11:00 am we’ll receive a word from Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard, Founding Pastor of Word of Encouragement Church and Assistant Director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture & The Cecil Murray Center at the University of Southern California.  We will be blessed by music from the Holman Choir and celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion.


Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard

Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard, Founding Pastor of Word of Encouragement Church and Assistant Director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture & The Murray Center at USC. She is a frequent speaker and panelist for conferences related to Women’s Empowerment, Women In Ministry, Sexual Violence Awareness, Personal Development, The Black Church and Civic Engagement. In addition to her core work Rev Najuma is an Author, Radio Show Host, Business Owner and Professional Mentor. She is a lover of social media, music, dancing, movies, Fitness, and travel. She is mother to Dorian, Zuri, and Daniel (her Angel child). The best advice Rev Najuma ever received came from her mother who told her “You can do anything you set your mind to!” and this is how she tries to live her life, doing all that she can.


Ways to Worship with Holman

Thank you for worshiping with us at 8:00 am or 11:00 am in the Sanctuary or on YouTube and Radio Free 102.3 FM at 11:00 am.

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