Black Church
Gospel Fest In Portsmouth
Portsmouth
G Fest Productions held its Heaven International Gospel Fest in Portsmouth on Saturday (June 3) at 2603 Chestnut St. The event was hosted by local gospel radio personality Brother Donald L. Eason. The spiritual-praise concert was co-headlined by the Hurdle Brothers of Portsmouth and the Singing Pastors of New Jersey. Other regional and local gospel artists included Elder Ronnie Harper and the Harmonizing Echoes, the Word Singers, the Wings of Faith, Evangelist Picket & the Picket Singers, and the Spiritual Crowns. The event’s organizers, Apostle Robert & Patricia Hurdle, thanked the New Journal and Guide for covering this event. Apostle Robert Hurdle announced an upcoming concert for August 13 featuring the Hurdle Brothers, SW Washington & Favor, God’s Boyz, the Bland Boys, and the Word Singers. Food will be sold.
For more information, please contact Apostle Robert L. Hurdle at 757-543-1013.
By Randy Singleton
Community Affairs Correspondent

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