Bishops Billy and Catherine Baskin, spiritual leaders at New Way Fellowship Praise and Worship Center, invites the community to the Praise Overflow Weekend (POW) a "very special" two-day outreach event geared to youth and young adults ages 18-35.

"We believe when they [youth and young adults] are reached, they will in turn, impact and aid in the transformation of our city, county and the society at large," said Trolena Brown, a member of the church at 16800 NW 22nd Ave. in Miami Gardens.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. on May 26, with a gospel concert to feature national recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr, recently seen on NBC's "The Voice." Evans is the son of internationally known radio and television minister the Rev. Dr. Tony Evans.

On May 27, the worship service will feature Pastor Jermaine Johnson of Branch Worship Center in Conyers, Ga., as the guest speaker.

Brown said the Memorial Day weekend in South Florida is usually associated with alcohol, crime and violence. "The concert," she said, "will serve as a safe and uplifting alternative to young adults and families during the weekend. Our ministry strongly believes that our efforts will help decrease crime and negative activities , but we need the support of our community."

Everyone is invited to the two-day event. For more information call the church office at 305-625-7246 and ask for Carolyn Banks.

Yoga and meditation

The Universal Truth Center for Better Living (UTC) at 21310 NW 37th Ave. in Miami Gardens, will present the Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian, a Kriya Yoga instructor, who will lecture on discipleship and awakening spiritual revelations in everyone , at 10 a.m. Saturday.

According to a press release from UTC, O'Brian is the senior minister and spiritual director at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, Calif., which is a ministry in the spiritual tradition of Kriya Yoga, serving people from all faith backgrounds seeking self-realization and God-realization.

Her lecture topic is, "The Way to Discipleship," and in the workshop, O'Brian will discuss how people can embrace their chosen spiritual path.

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Church offers young people a better way to celebrate Memorial Day