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Page 6, Portland Observer, November 18, 1987 Methodist News Briefs New Curriculum for UM Church A new Black church ministries curriculum launched by United Theo logical Seminary here in Dayton, Ohio, is an attempt to teach future United Methodist pastors how to make cross-racial ministries and commu nity action work and foster related understanding and Christian commit ment. Beginning in fall 1988, students working for master of divinity degrees at United — one of 13 United Methodist-related seminaries — will be re quired to take at least one course in the Black church ministries program. Offerings include preaching, Black church history, social ethics and Black theology. Although the courses are required for M. Div. candidates, they are open to any United students. Of the 298 students in degree programs in United, 21 percent are people of color, and most of those are Black. Rev. W eidman Named "C om m unicator of Year" The Rev. Judith L. Weidman of New York, editor and director of the interfaith Religious News Service, was named "Communicator of the Year by the United Methodist Association of Communicators. Ms. Weidman was also one of seven denominational communicators who received top media citations at the association's annual awards dinner. In selecting Dr. Weidman for the honor, the judging panel noted her significant contributions to Religious News Service (RNS) since becoming its head three years ago. Facing financial collapse, RNS had been taken over by the United Methodist Reporter organization based in Dallas. Florida Memorial College Press Publishes History of the Black Baptists of Florida "History of the Black Baptists of Florida, 1850-1985," just published by the Florida Memorial College Press, Miami, FL, is an engaging and inspiring account of the "N egro" movement and black Baptists in the State of Florida, and the unfolding of Florida Memorial College. This work chro nicles the important events and personalities which have played a signifi cant role in Florida black Baptist history since the ordination of the first black preacher in the State, Elder James Page. The book, which contains many photographs and illustrations, in cludes highlights of the Missionary, Primitive and Free Will Baptists in the State, the story of the development of Florida Memorial College, the socio economic milieu within which the denomination has moved forward, the interracial organization relationships, and accounts of current movements and leading men and women involved. The book began with the late Rev. Dr. George P. McKinney, Sr., pre sident of the Baptist General State Convention of Florida and of Florida Memorial College (Like Oak), and was continued by his son, the Rev. Dr. Richard I. McKinney, professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Morgan State Uni versity, who completed his high school education at the Florida Institute, now Florida Memorial College. He received his bachelors degree at More house College, the B.D. degree at Andover Newton Theological School and the Ph.D. at Yale University. Other publications authored by Rev. Richard I. McKinney include "Religion in Higher Education Among Negroes" and the "History of the First Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Virginia 1863-1980." Commenting on the book, Florida Memorial College President Willie C. Robinson said, "this fills a vital gap in the history of the Baptists in the State of Florida and fastens the College to a rare brand of courage and faith." , , The Rev. Dr. Lester T. Whitelocke, Florida Memorial College s Howard Thurman Professor of Religion, said, "the History of the Black Baptists of Florida' is one of the most scholarly and informative books of its kind. The author has gone to great length to research original sources and has docu mented factual and non-controversial information regarding the Baptists roots." Dr. Whitelocke gives the book a high rating as a seminar and theo logical resource on the founding of the black Baptists of Florida. Twi-Light Tea The Mt. Olive Grand Chapter, O.E.S. of Oregon, Past Matrons' Council will hold their Twi-Light Tea Sunday, November 22, 1987, from 5:00 p.m. to 8 90 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Sylvester, 3143 N.E. 14th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. P.G.M. Julia M. Ganter is Chairman of the council and P.M. Luella Jackmon is Chairman of the event. Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration St. Andrew Church is hosting its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and all are invited. It will be held at the St. Andrew Community Cen ter, 4940 N.E. 8th (off Alberta), from 1:00-3:00 on Nov. 26, Thanks- Black Press an Church Urged to Unite in War on Drugs works." . Dr. Gordon was referring to the "Free Yourself..." concert in Pasadena year before last presented by Pasadena's Black churches in cooperation with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Gazette. Featuring Natalie Cole, Billy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn McCoo and Chuck Jackson, it was at tended by about 1,500, of which 61 came forward for counseling and refer ral by church members who had been trained for the occasion. "Our Community newspapers can be the catalyst everywhere, putting the "Free Youself..." Blueprint into action," says Gordon. "Where else but the Church can we find such a willing cadre of workers, committed to com bat the moral evil of drugs? Like you, the publishers, they want to do some thing about it. But the Church is skirted by government-funded drug abuse programs because they do not understand the central, cultural role the Church occupies in our Communities." "By re kindling the historic reliance upon one another of the Black press and the Church, we can take a giant step in this 'war' together. And I am willing to share the "Free Yourself..." Blueprint with anyone who wants to use it." un. 125th Church Anniversary The First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Portland, Ore gon, celebrates their 125th Church Anniversary. Rev. Willie B. Smith is the present Pastor. The celebration will take place November 18-22, 1987, at their present location 4304 N. Vancouver Avenue. Theme: "Jesus the Light of the W orld." The Rt. Rev. Herman L. Anderson, Presiding Bishop, Ninth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, will be the guest speaker of this honorable milestone on Sunday, November 22, at the 11:00 a.m. morning worshop service. This historic Church formed in Portland, Oregon, in the year 1862 in the home of Mary Carr, would graciously like to invite past members and community of the Greater Portland area to join them during this prestigious event. Worship programs are planned Wednesday through Friday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, November 21, in the social hall of this great church, a banquet honoring present members with Thirty years or more of faithful service will be held at 6:00 p.m. For further information, you may contact the Church Office at 287- 1969 We Want to Help Parent Child Services, Inc. is a 5013C agency that serves low-income families in Multnomah County with children aged 0-3 years. "Parent Child Services will be serving USDA reimbursed meals twice per day commencing 10/6/87. The benefits of this program are available to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age or Parent Child Services, Inc. is located at 909 N.E. 52nd Avenue, Port land, Oregon 97213. Contact them at (503) 284-6267. ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH Corner of 8th and Skidmore giving Day. Families and friends, come together to celebrate in a community setting — at no costl If you would like to volunteer to help serve or to donate food, please con tact Jerry Nihill at 281-1005. cers for 1988. , The Caucus' purpose is to plan and coordinate activities for Black Catholics in the church environment, train and sensitize white clergy an religous providers, provide advice and guidance for the Bishops on pro grams and strategies that affect the Black community. Everyone is welcome to attend both the Mass and the meeting. Scholarship Deadline High school students who are interested in applying for $1,000 college scholarships should request applications by December 1 1J®7 from tional Communications Scholarship Foundation, 721 N. McKinley Road Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. To receive an application, students should send a note stating their name, address, city, state and zip code, approximate grade point average and year of graduation. "Bethel Bakers" Sale The "Bethel Bakers" of Bethel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Bake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 1987, at the church, 5658 N. Denver & Jessup. Baked goods, lefse and Scandinavian pastries will be for sale. There will be demonstrations of lefse-baking and Krumkake-making. Lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches, pie, coffee or tea will be served. Everyone is welcome. DENTAL CARE YOUR FAMILY CAN COUNTON. Edward E. Ward, DMD General Dentistry • Prevention oriented • Friendly professional staff • Insurance gladly accepted • Sedation for sensitive patients • Fees discussed prior to treatment • Visa/Mastercard accepted • Convenient downtown location Dr. Edward E. Ward • New patients welcome • All bus lines/validated parking • ADA member Phone (503) 228-3009 610 S.W. Alder, Suite 1008 Hours: M-F 7AM-7PM/SAT. 8AM 5PM •Convenient, affordable dental care fo r your family. Grace Collins Memorial Center Day Care Kindergarten • Pre-School 4Latch Key Program ’ Children 6 wks. to 11 yrs. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 1:00 a.m. hristian Youth Fellowship 6:00 p.m. (second and fourth Sundays) • Breakfast Phillip S. Nelson (Pastor) • Hot Lunches • Snacks "A warm spirit of fellowship always" ’ ß h y Oft The Ark of Safety Church of Ciod in SO Christ Bishop U y T Pt> A - a n jJ r ^ H o /n rM h m t f y i Tuesday Bible Band 7 30 p m Thursday Choir Rehearsal 7 00 p m Sunday • Sunday School 9 1 5 a m Morning 11 15a m Worship 6 30 p m YP W W Evangelistic 8 00pm Worship Tuesday Friday th f BtWt T o llo w peate tvilh all m cn .tr holiness u’ilhoul which no man shall see Ihc Corò •IMI«': * I-T* Hall at 6:30 p.m. . . The agenda will include: Video of Pope John Paul Il's visit, presen tation and discussion of Black Catholic Pastoral Plan, and election of o ffi Francisco • Dr. Gordon is Chairman of the American Gospel Arts Fund, which sponsors the "Free Youself..." Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Program, and is an evangelist and pastor of the Divinity Baptist Church of Pasadena. "The Black media can actually organize a 'War on Drugs' if it is willing to work with the Community's historic, cornerstone institution, the Black church," says Gordon. "The Church is the only place the Black press can find the ready and willing pool of workers needed to enter the battle against the evils of drug and alcohol abuse that are plaguing our young." "I know what I'm talking about. We've tested it in Pasadena and it 84 N.E. Killingsworth • 281 0499 ,-Z The Portland Black Catholic Lay Caucus will hold its 11th Annual Meet ing, Saturday, November 21, 1987, at Holy Redeemer Church, located at N Portland Blvd. & Williams Ave. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Pau Waldschmidt at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting to be held in the Small "It is not enough for the Black press to print the news that drugs are bad," says Dr. W.C. Gordon of Pasadena, speaking at a "W ar on Drugs” panel at the West Coast Black Publishers Association Convention in San YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT ~ Portland Black Catholic Lay Caucus 11th Annual Meeting Saturday Morning Prayer 9 00 a m. HHDA M S M K v ir A A II« M M D « M on-Fri 6:30 am • 6:00 pm Call 281-6930 128 N.E. Russell St. Noon Day Prayer Friday "The Pastor Speaks 7 30pm . 4-year old kids at Graca Collins Memorial Center learn how to make cookies. & 5-year old kids at Grace Collins study hard on school work before going outside to play. Grace Collins Memorial Center Day Care