Page 10, Portland Observer, May 1, 1906 ALLEN TEMPLE CM E CHURCH r *4 * Corner of 8th and Skidm ore Sunday School 9 30am Sundav Worship 11 00am Christian Youth Fellowship 6 00pm (second and fourth Sundays) Elonza J. Edwards (Pastor) Send notice o fyo u r church activities and events to Religion Editor. Portland Observer P O Box 3137 Portland OH 9720b RELIGION UPO A TE by Dee Armstrong Pastor » W o rk s h o p S em inar b Lunch provided without charge Thurs­ day, May 2, 8 a m. - 1:30 p m. Topic, "C o n flict Resolution," concerning con­ flict in the local church, resolving marital conflict, and Conflict is not a D irty Word. Register by phone, (503)297-2242. A Public Service of tha Portland Observer For Perenta w ith Rebellioua Kida — Are you a hurting parent with a rebell­ ing child? Several Christian parents with the san e problem want to encourage each other, pray and support, and care for your special needs. Phone (503) 238-1669. Albina Ministerial Alliance 284 6023 THE M O U N T OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH N.E. First b Schuylar • 284 1964 Merrill W o m e ch B en e fit C o n ce rt — To aid street youth, A p ril 26. in •‘Crown Him lo r d o f Prime Time " TV a the single most powerful medium o f communication Though some o f it is quality programming. much o f it sun- pty promotes moral decay adultery, abortions, homosexuality, lies, lust and violence are a daily fare A recent study showed that there are over "5 0 m illion born-again ( hris- tians" viewing network-provided programming, according to the latest Gallup Figures, and Chuck Colson, a born-again Christian, had this to say about TV viewing: I was at a dinner, seated next to the president o f the three m ajor networks. A tremendous opportunity, I thought. I told how millions o f Christians were offended by the kind o f programming the networks provided. Knowing TV executives are keenly interested in profit and loss statements, I suggested it would be good business to air wholesome fam ily entertainment. “ A lte r a ll.” I said, "there are 50 m illion born again Christians out there." He kxiked at me quizzically. I assured him that was G allup’s latest figure. "W h a t you’ re sugesting, is that we run more programs like, say, ‘ Chariots o f Fire ? " " Y e s !" I exclaimed, "T h a t's a great movie with a marvelous Christian message." " W e ll," he said, “ CBS ran it as a pnine-timc movie just a few months ago Are you aware o f the ratings?" A ll at once I knew I was in trouble He then explained: "T h a t night NBC showed ’On Golden Pond’ ; it was No. I with 25.2 percent o f all TV sets in America tuned in. Close behind was ’ My Mother's Secret l.ife ,' a show about a mother hiding her past as a prostitute. II was No. 2 with 25.1 percent. ( " A n d a distant third — a big money loser — was CBS with 'Chariots o f Fire — 11.8 percent In fact, o f the 65 shows rated that week, 'Dallas' was No 1. •Chariots o f Fire,' No. 57. " S o ," my companion concluded, "where are your 50 m illion born-again Christians?” Good question: Where arc we? I f even half of Gallup’ s 50 m illion born-again Christians had watched the show with the Christian message, 'Chariots o f Fire' would have topped the ratings. But the disturbing truth, as studies by the secular networks as well as the Christian Broadcasting Network show, is that the TV viewing habits o l Christians are not different than those o f non Christians! So what does the Lordship o f Christ mean in the TV age? First, we need to examine ourselves. If we aren't being offended by much o f I V (not just the sex and violence but the intelligence-insulting banality), we need to question wheth­ er we are really being "transform ed by the renewing o f (our) m inds." Our discernment as Christians should cause us to turn o ff offensive pro­ gramming. It should also make us question whether we are being good stew­ ards o f our time. Aftger all, there are some g ixxl alternatives to TV: We can read the Bible, explore gixxl Christian writings, spend lime with our children, parents, and friends. Christ must be Lord o f all. yes, even o f prime time. (Reprinted by permission from Jubilee, a monthly newsletter o f Prison fellowship. P. O. Box 17500. Washington. D C . 2VO4I.) Joh n H Jackson M m , »re». M Ed 9 30 A M C h u rch S chool Portland. The event is open to the public with a free-will offering to benefit street youth. For inform ation, phone (503)283-1800. 11 00 A M C o n g r e g a tio n * W o rth ,p 5 00 P M Roae C ity M in is te r W ives' Mother and Daughter Luncheon, May 4. 11;00 a m. - 1:00 p.m. at Matterhorn Restaurant, 3 N.E. 82nd at Burnside. Tickets $7.00. For further inform ation, call 289-68l0or 288-1381. W o m en's A g lo w S pring R etreat — Friday, May 3, 4, and 5th at Canby Grove Conference Center. Canby, Oregon. Spnng Workshop topics are: Beau ty Out o f Ashes (divorce; Live and Let Live (relationships); Giving Yourself Away (commitment). Guest speaker, Shirley Shea o f Klamath Falls, Oregon. For registration and more inform ation, call 667-3831 or 223-5086 10 no A M 11 0 0 '.'om m uroon Each Fast Su nday The American Baptist Conventxm, American Baptist Churches of Oregon: Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention: National, Oregon, P ortland Ecum enical M in istrie s. A m erican Bible S o cie ty. M b M Board. Tuesday YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT This week ‘s UPDA TE with fo o d fo r thought: "And he not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing o f your mind, that ye mav prose what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will o f God. — Ro. 12:2. "A warm spirit of fellowship always" -J» o k. if - The Ark of Safely Church of God in Christ net on ZKeitotor« Awonto» tohoe uv Ne.»on ao A*W-A»*» Lloyd Stevenson Fund r Bible Bend 7 30 p m Thursday C h oi, Rehearsal 7 OOP m . S u n d ay S u n d ey School 9 15e m M o rn in g W o rs h ip 11 15 a m YPW W 6 30pm Evangel,»tic 8 OOp m W o rs h ip Tuesday Friday N o o n D ay Preyer Mail your tas deductible contributions fo r Lloyd D. Stevenson children to fellowship Church o f God, 513b N.E. 23rd Ave., Portland. OR 97211. /lease make your checks or money orders pavable to: fellowship Church o f God (for Stesenson children), and may the gift you send bring com fort and help in some small way Io strengthen the Stesenson children with faith and hope until a brighter day. The Baha’i ’ students ol PSU in conjunction with ihc Association ol African Students is presenting an Lthiopian-relief guitar performance in Parkway (. ommons (Smith (. enter PSl>) on Saturday, May I I , begin nin at 7:30 p.m. Nhi Doan, professional guitar virtuoso, will perform classical, jazz, and folk music from many cultures, in a sanely ol languages. He is Viet namese by birth, and has also lived, studied and perlormed in Paris, Den mark and across the U S He will be performing with Jolie Haug. Donations requested for the per­ formance are $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under 12. Vesper Service B aptism Fo u rth Sunday 84 N.E. Killingsw orth • 281 0499 Ethiopian relief M O £ U IIU ll Friday " T h e Pastor Speaks 7 30p m J** all men. f- holiness u’itboul which no man shall see Ihc L o rd »4 S a tu rd a y 9 0 0 » m. 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