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The meeting will open at 6 p.m. Sunday with a music extravaganza. The Workers Meeting will include enrichment sessions at 6 p.m. each day and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The community is invited. For more information call 305-821-3692 or 305-757-6620.

Gateway Baptist celebrates 50 years

Congratulations to Gateway Baptist Church on its 50th anniversary as a spiritual beacon in the community. The church will celebrate the occasion during special worship services to start at 10 a.m. on March 3 — 50 years to the day that Gateway Baptist Chapel was constituted by University Baptist Church into Gateway Baptist.

The special anniversary worship service will be followed by a luncheon at noon. The cost for lunch is $10 for adults and $5 for children up to age 12. Reservations and payment for the lunch must be received by Sunday. Call 305-271-1141, to make reservations and for more information.

Holocaust Education Month continues

Holocaust Education Month continues with the film, "Refuge: Stories of a Special Generation" at 2 p.m. Monday at the Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. The documentary weaves together historical narrative, archival footage and deeply personal testimony about the Nazi genocide.

Following screening of the film, its director Ethan Bensinger, will lead a discussion of his documentary. The Holocaust Memorial is at 1933-1945 Meridian Ave. in Miami Beach. Call 305-538-1663 for more information or go to info@holocaustmmb.org.

Musical Gala at Mt. Zion

The 11th Annual Musical Gala, presented by the Mass Choir of the Historic Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 301 NW Ninth St. (Willie Waters Way) will be at 4 p.m. Sunday. The theme is "A Soiree Musicale” and will feature gospel, jazz, spirituals, poetry and historical facts.

The Rev. Dr. Ralph Ross, pastor of the church, invites the community to enjoy an afternoon celebration of Black History. It's free.

Black History Month at Church of God Tabernacle

Bishop Walter H. Richardson and the Youth Department of The Church of God Tabernacle at 1351 NW 67th St. in Liberty City, invites the community to its annual Black History Month Celebration to be at 10 a.m. Sunday. The order of service will include an original skit and music by the Youth With voices ensemble directed by Ashley Barnes.

Mormons celebrate black history

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormon Church) invites the community to its celebration of Black History Month at noon Saturday at the meetinghouse at 8201 NW 186th St. in Miami Lakes.

The guest speaker will be Marvin Perkins, co-author of "Blacks in the Scriptures." Perkins will also make a special presentation entitled "Blacks in the Bible." The program will include Alex Boye, recording artist, actor and singer in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Boye was born and raised in London, England and has hits in over 15 countries.

Miami Lakes Stake President Jim Robinson said, "We are looking forward to a fun and uplifting event for the entire family where there will be inspirational speakers, uplifting music and great food." Robinson, who has served as the leader over 11 congregations in the Dade and Broward areas, is one of the organizers of the free event. Call 954-558-8655 for more information.

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