Page 4 February 21, 2018 R emembeRing Black History Month The Historic Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church in north Portland is once again gathering children who loved to sing, from the ages of 4 years to 14, for a junior gospel chorale which will perform this Easter. Junior Chorale Forms for Easter The Historic Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church is once again gathering children who loved to sing, from the ages of 4 years to 14, for a 60-member junior gospel chorale which will perform this Easter. The choir is under the musical direction of Raymond Burell and Diane Jackson, with a host of tal- ented musical gospel band musi- cians that include Bobby Garnett, Kirk Green, Donald Bailey, Me- gale Roberts, Donald Cobbs and Bruce Carter. Four scheduled choir rehearsals are planned on four consecutive Saturdays, at 3 p.m., beginning March 10 at the church located at 3138 N. Vancouver Ave. Following each rehearsal ses- sion, lunch will be provided. Free Transportation services are also available upon request. For more information and or to sign your child up, call Raymond Burell at 503-593- 5285 or email him at raymondburell@hotmail. com, or contact the church office directly at 503-282-9496.