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Tribute Set for Gospel Announcer ‘Gil’ Fears

The faith community will salute the long broadcasting ministry of the Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Fears with a tribute musical. The event is set for Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics,” that airs on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., on KPFK 90.7 FM. The salute will feature the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church Choirs, the Los Angeles Chapter – GMWA, the Los Angeles Contemporary Adults, Kenneth Glover, Henry Jackson, Lady Rose Neal and Maran

Faith Community to Salute Rev. Gil Fears

Faith and community leaders will co-sponsor “We Appreciate and Celebrate – Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Fears.”  The salute is set for Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics,” that airs on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., on KPFK 90.7 FM. “Rev. Gil, as he is affectionately known, filled-in immediately for Edna Tatum when she suddenly became ill in 2013. Since her death in 2014, he has given outstanding service to all of Southern California