Homegoing Service for Terrence Armstrong, son of Samuel and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Viewing: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 McNichols, Detroit, MI. Service: Thursday, December 11, 2014, Family Hour 10:00 AM, Funeral 11:00 AM. At First Baptist World Changers (Pastor Lennell Caldwell), 22575 W. 8 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48219, (313) 255-0212, www.firstbaptistworldchangers.com.

Greater Works Foundation Computer Lab Ribbon Cutting, Sunday, November 9th, 3:30 to 6:00 pm, at Greater Burnette Baptist Church, 16801 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48227, 313.837.0032. The Greater Works Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of seniors. Join us at our ribbon cutting event as we unveil our state-of-the-art computer lab dedicated to seniors. Our hands on computer training programs for seniors will provide confidence in computer literacy and bridge the digital divide. For more information, visit greaterworksfoundation.org or call 313.515.2135. Greater Burnette Baptist Church will proudly house the new computer lab facility. Sponsored by Greater Burnette Baptist Church, Fifth Third Bank & Comerica Bank.

2014 Church Holiday Specials from your friends at Pi Banquet Hall, 28847 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI, 248-358-3355, www.pibanquethall.com. Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 2 - 6 p.m. Are you looking for a venue to host your church's holiday party? PI Banquet Hall has specials for the months of November, December and January... Holiday Party Option 1: Family style dinner with hor d' oeuvres, two main courses, sides and dessert. Pricing starting at $25/person. Holiday Party Option 2: Choose from a variety of stations...Italian, Mexican, Asian, Greek, Soul Food, Salad, Dessert, and many more! Pricing starting at $6/pp/ps with a minimum of four stations. Holiday Party Option 3: Choose up to four different appetizers from our menu, includes both hot and cold! Pricing starting at $17/person. Holiday Party Option 4: A lunch with your choice of plated or buffet serving style. Pricing starting at $16/person. All pricing INCLUDES tax, gratuity and room fee as well as white table linens with your choice of colored napkins. Room minimums apply. Please call 248-358-3355 for more information.

LEARN NEW MEDIA SKILLS! (Audio, Video, Photography, Digital Image Editing, and more). Take advantage of FREE Audio/Video AND Digital Imaging Workshops every 2nd & 4th Saturday at Triumph Church. Audio-Video Workshops: 10am-12pm. Digital Imaging/Photography Workshops: 10am-12pm. NO registration required - just show up! Triumph Church - East Campus, 2760 E. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48211, 313.386.8044, www.TriumphCh.org.

The Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit & Vicinity, Inc., after their summer break and retreat is reconvening their Tuesday meetings on September 9, 2014. The Order of the day will be: Sept. 9 - Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Bernstein; Sept. 16 - Rev. Dr. Steve Bland, Jr.; Sept. 23 - Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins; and Sept. 30 @ 6:30pm - Council Community Event. The Cry of the Oppressed: "No Justice - No Peace." The Reason for the Cry: "No Justice - No Me!" The Cry of the Prophet: "Here am I, Send ME!" All are Welcome to attend! Pastors and Ministers who are of the Baptist persuasion are encouraged to join! Held at El Bethel Baptist Church, 25295 Grand River (@ 7 Mile Rd.), Redford, MI 48240, Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Glass, Jr., President.

Three of the Winans brothers have come together to form a super group, 3 Winans Brothers, featuring Marvin & Carvin of the hit group The Winans and BeBe of the hit duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. With the entire album written by the legendary brothers and the album releasing on the brothers' independent record label, Regimen Records, 3 Winans Brothers is calling the shots both on and off the mic. The debut album for the group, "Foreign Land," hits stores everywhere on September 30th. Foreign Land has already produced two hit singles including "If God Be For Us," and the current single, "Move In Me." The single's music video has an all star cast featuring MC Hammer, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Terry Crews. Click "Full Story" Link below to watch the video and get more info on 3 Winans Brothers' new project.

In case you missed August's "Detroit Gospel Update with DetroitGospel.com" on Mix 92.3 FM's "Rhythm & Praise with Deborah Smith Pollard" ...Are you looking for a great gospel concert? Is your thing Live Recordings? Seeking a powerful Word? Do you know which Detroit legends are about to drop new albums? Click here for answers to all of these questions and more!

NEW YORK—August 20, 2014—Earlier this month, gospel artist Fred Hammond debuted his highly anticipated new single, "I Will Trust" on Facebook and the response was tremendous. To date, the "I Will Trust" post has received over 15,000 Likes, 5,000 shares and numerous comments from fans. "I Will Trust" is Hammond's personal testimony birthed from his recent double knee replacement surgery and serves as a powerful anthem for all. The song is the first single from Hammond's forthcoming album on RCA Inspiration. "I Will Trust" is available now on all digital music providers. Click "Full Story" Link below to read Fred's testimony, listen to song, and get more info on Fred and his new project.

Why I Sing Entertainment Presents "Gospel Karaoke" (Karaoke with a Twist) every Sunday at The Upper Room, 23821 W. Grand River, Detroit, MI 48219. Features: Open Mic...If you like to make a joyful noise, COME ON! Pastors Night...Show us how it's DONE! Weekly Contest...If you've got talent...Bring it! Church to Church Contest...Soloist/Praise Teams...Rep. your CHURCH! R.S.V.P. online at: www.whyising.com. Doors Open at 5PM, Admission $10. For more information call Keith at 313.407.8088.

GPS For The Soul....Join us at Empowerment Church each Sunday. The Spirit Heals With Joy...We live in an ever changing, evolving world. Don't fret, breathe deeply, and then seize the moment to give thanks to an awesome, healing God. Nothing is too big for God! Embrace the excellent joy of the Lord at Empowerment Church! Service Times: 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 1PM. Location: Shriners Silver Garden, 24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076, www.empowermentmi.org .

Join Karew Records in celebrating Kierra Sheard's #1 journey to GRACELAND! Available on iTunes. On Karew Records and Motown Gospel.

In case you missed July's "Detroit Gospel Update with DetroitGospel.com" on Mix 92.3 FM's "Rhythm & Praise with Deborah Smith Pollard," click here for a recap of the latest gospel entertainment news.

Summer is officially here and things are certainly heating up for Detroit's own Kierra Sheard who recently debuted the album cover for her upcoming 5th CD release entitled "Graceland." Graceland is set to be released July 22nd. Kierra's first single off the album "2nd Win" is available online now...CLICK HERE to Listen to "2nd WIN" Snippet and/or download MP3.

New Music From KAREW RECORDS. Karen Clark Sheard's new single, "Sunday A.M. (Sunday Morning)" Now Available on iTunes (http://itun.es/us/-YjDX). Kierra Sheard's new single, "2nd Win," from the forthcoming release, "Graceland," now available on iTunes (http://smarturl.it/2ndwin). David Daughtry's new singles "God is Great (Leap!)" and "You Kept Me," from the forthcoming release, "David Daughtry," now available on iTunes (http://smarturl.it/daviddaughtrysingles). ALSO...Karen Clark Sheard presents LADIES 1ST, September 10 - 13, 2014, in Virginia Beach, VA. A Celebration of Women Inaugural International Summit including special focus on 1st Ladies, Bishops' Wives, Pastors, Co-Pastors, Ministers' Wives, Widows, and Adjutants. Featuring: Y'Anna Crawley, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Vickie Winans, Faith Evans, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Erica Campbell, and Pastor Debra Morton. For more information & to register visit www.kcsladies1st.com.

New album from critically acclaimed Mali Music entitled, "Mali Is..." Featuring hit singles, "Beautiful," "Ready Aim," and "No Fun Alone." Available now on iTunes.

Detroit, MI, May 27, 2014 - Tory Humphrey, free agent Tight End is using his hands to catch Christian churches and organizations from closing their doors to the public. Tory wants to take his off the field talent of business development and graphic design to help those struggling in the Christian community. He wants to use his design company, Project 1 Design, a design company specializing in high end graphics, to help churches win against the financial opposition challenging them to keep their doors open through the week.

All New Season of Daytime Emmy Award Nominee "The American Bible Challenge," with host Jeff Foxworthy and musical co-host Kirk Franklin, airs Thursdays at 8/7c on Game Show Network!

ALL NEW SERIES "It Takes A Church," hosted by Natalie Grant, premieres Thursday, June 5th, 9PM/8PM Cental on GSN (Game Show Network). If you want to find love...you've got to have faith! https://www.facebook.com/ItTakesAChurch.

Summer is officially here and things are certainly heating up for faith-based entertainment in Detroit. CLICK HERE to find out more about Detroit's own Kierra Sheard, former Detroiter Byron Cage, and some new Bible-based game shows.

Covenant Academy Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Your Certified Nursing Assistant Career starts here! Classes start every other Monday. You MUST attend first class...June 2, June16, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, December 1. CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! (248) 593-6177. Covenant Academy is approved by the State of Michigan to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. Covenant Academy is operated by Covenant Care, a non-profit Home Care Agency in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Tuition: $695. $300 deposit holds your seat! Balance payable on FIRST day of class. There is a $25 non-refundable Application Fee. Tuition includes: CNA workbook, Lab equipment and fees, Clinical experience, Upon graduation and gaining employment at a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facility, you may qualify for reimbursement. Requirements Before Enrolling: Current copy of background check (Go to: www.michigan.gov/ICHAT), Current CPR card, TB skin test or chest X-ray past 12 months. Covenant Academy, 1133 W. Long Lake Road @ Telegraph Road, Room 150, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, www.covenanthomecare.co.

Detroit is serving up some hot new gospel entertainment in the coming weeks including new single, album, and book releases, and 2 new plays. CLICK HERE to find out more about Detroiters doin' it in the D.