Tea party celebrates church-going hats

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BY BEA HINES bhines@MiamiHerald.com
L adies, pull out your fanciest church-going hats and get ready toattend the ''Pretty Hat Rainbow Tea'' at 3 p.m. Saturday at Miami'sNew Life International Church, 4601 NW 167th St. in Miami Gardens.
The event promises to be a beautiful summer affair, said Liz Bowie a member of the church.
''We have table captains . . . who will decorate the tables. Prizeswill be presented to the winner of the prettiest tables,'' Bowiesaid.
The Rev. Flora Parrett is the pastor of the church. Tickets are $20 each. Call Bowie at786-486-4617 for more information and tickets.
SUMMER FUN
It's Vacation Bible School time at Antioch Baptist Church ofBrownsville. And, although the event started Monday, you still havetime to get in on the Bible study of how to become a chosenchampion.
The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. through Friday at the church, 2799 NW46th St in Brownsville.
Free refreshments will be served each evening. Children, teens andyoung adults will enjoy the games, including basketball,volleyball, singing and dancing, which have been incorporated intheir study program.
Adult lessons are on the subject ``Living in Victory.''
All ages and families are invited. Call Bobbie Mumford at 305-635-8329 for more information.
GRADUATES WELCOME
Apostle Leslie Brown, III senior pastor of Christ's Kingdom Life Center InternationalChurch, at 5430 Mayo St. in Hollywood, is inviting the Miami-Dadechurch community to a special service honoring all graduates at10:30 a.m. Sunday .
Those graduating from kindergarten through college, from vocationaland technical schools and all promotions will be recognized duringthe service, according to Rothel W. Fussell a spokesperson at the church.
Also, the church extends an invitation to its CorporateIntercessory Prayer and Basic Training Boot Camp Bible Study seriesbeginning at 7 p.m. each Tuesday.
Participants are asked to bring pencils, paper and their Bible.Workbooks will be available.
For more information, call 954-963-1355 or 954-651-5198.
PURIM BALL HONORS
Belated congratulations to members of Queen Esther's Court, whowere honored at this year's Purim Ball at the Jewish Museum ofFlorida.
The local honorees:
• Samuel J. Dubbin , of Miami. A member of the museum's advisory council, Dubbin'smost notable role has been providing a direct voice for Holocaustsurvivors in the historic efforts to recover assets and providevital assistance for elderly survivors worldwide.
Dubbin's law firm was one of three that successfully representedHungarian Jews seeking restitution and accounting of themishandling of personal property by the Hungarian government.
He is the son of Murray and Helene Dubbin and is descended from Jewish ancestors who settled in Florida morethan 100 years ago.
• Robyn C. Fischer , of Pinecrest, was honored for her leadership roles in severalorganizations in the Jewish community. They include Women'sDepartment President of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,Rabbinic Director of Hillel at the University of Miami, Sh'liachK'hilah (para-rabbi) at Temple Beth Am and Center for Advancementof Jewish Education.
She also is a national leader and serves as vice president ofReligious Activities for the National Young Leadership Cabinet andthe United Jewish Communitie for the Alexander Muss High School inIsrael.
• Hildine Potashnick , of Miami Beach, was honored for her commitment as aphilanthropist who works tirelessly to benefit many Jewish andcommunity organizations throughout Miami-Dade.
Among the groups she supports are the Miami Jewish Home andHospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens (MJHHA) and itsAlzheimer's Care and the Children's Resources and Guardian Angel ofJackson Memorial Hospital. She also serves on the board of theLatin Auxiliary at MJHHA.
Her goodwill efforts in the community led to the proclamation ofAug. 25, 2005, as ``Hildine Potashnick Day.''
• Gloria G. Sharlin , of Coral Gables, was honored for her community service. She is aPacesetter of the Jewish Museum of Floirda and she and her latehusband, Howard , chaired the museum's first Purim Ball.
She is involved in the Greater Miami Federation and is a majorsupporter of the Miller Center for Judaic Studies at the Universityof Miami, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Jewish Home andHospital for the Aged, Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute at theUniversity of Miami Sylvester Cancer Research Center and the I Havea Dream Foundation.
Scharlin also is deeply involved with the Miami Art Museum, MiamiCity Ballet, New World Symphony, the Coconut Grove Playhouse andmany synagogues, cultural, social service and nationalorganizations. Her leadership missions to Israel have helped raisepublic awareness of the importance of a strong Israeli state.
She has fond memories of services in the synagogue that now housesthe museum.
Other honorees were Ann R. Jacobson , of Naples, and Reva C. Kent and Selma Kron , of Clearwater.
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