November 25/1987, Portland Observer, Page 7 Send notice o f your church activities and events to: Religion Editor, Portland Observer P O Box 3137 Portland OR 97208 I a ' 1 • 1 ‘ A i - ' 1 ** «.V- ’ * • y Community Dentistry BY Dr Edward Ward * Sealants Deter Cavities Threats to Freedom We are particularly proud that our dental office presently has over 400 children under our care. This number reflects our true concern for the dental » health care of children. • ■ The intent of this article is to inform you of the benefits of pit and fissure sealants in the prevention of tooth carries (tooth decay) in the pre-molars and molar teeth cf children The ages when sealants are most effective are 6 years to 18 years ' During that period of time, children do not brush their teeth as effectively as they might - and at a tune when they may be indulg­ fe s a f« IV V K ' »• t o * ing in larger amounts of sugar. . ’ Sealants work by actually coating the rough chewing surfaces of teeth will) a plastic like covering. This prevents the food and sugars from lodging on these rough and grooved pit and fissure surfaces, the application of the sealant, combined with proper diet, tooth brushing, flossing and regular checkups, helps our children have an excellent chance (betfer than 90 4.1 of reaching adulthood without cavities For you, the parent, this translates to Rear Karen W althenson (Grant HS), Justine Flynn (Jefferson HS) Dieter Ratzlaf (Grant HS), M argaret Richen (G rant HS), M ark St John (Grant HS), Lisa W althen (Giant HS), Emma Shook (Grant HS). Front Row: Shannon W illiam s (Jefferson HS) Linda Bailey (PSU), Dawn H ofstad (PSU) Dr. O B W illiam s Rev Ralph A bernathy, and Dr John Jackson Photo by Richard J B row n Edited by Nyewusi Askari EDITOR'S NOTE: On Novem ber 18. 1987. the Honorable Rev. Ralph A bernathy was the guest speaker at tire Greater M t Calvary Church o f God in Christ. The Portland Observer is proud to present excerpts fro m his speech, " The Four Threats to Freedom "I need not pause to tell you how delighted I am, and how privileged I am to return to the State of Oregon and to the city of Portland I will always remember you very fondly and dearly, because you have inspired me on other occasions. I am so glad to be with people I dearly and truly love Dr and Mrs John Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. O B Williams, Bishop and Mrs. H B Daniels, and so many others I have come to love. "M artin Luther King was correct when he said that we ie all tied to gether in one common bond of mutuality; and what affects some of us directly, affects all of us indirectly You see, a threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and you can't be what you ought to be unti I am what I should be "Let me assure you that charity begins at home and then spreads abroad. And I believe that the first thing we have to do is get ourselves tight. We have to free America, because the world is looking at America saying that we cannot heat what you are saying for seeing what you do "In A m e rfc tM & m Irving theUrfe of a hypocrite that preaches one thing and does another. We have to live a life consistent with our teachings, I said to a radio commentator this afternoon, I'd rather see a sermon anyday than hear one ’ What is wrong with tire world today is an absence of ove. We don't love anybody. We don't love our neighbors. We don't love our lower dental care costs. Because I practice preventive dentistry, I have been placing sealant whenever and wherever possible. And I will otter a five-year guarantee if all home care instructions and six month checkups are observed. Hopefully, this gesture will demonstrate how effective and valuable the pit and fissure ’ : i i I '• i i ? :: i ? > > : j come to know Christ. "W e have come a long way in our struggle, and those of you who say we haven't made progress, have no understanding you have never been denied the right to drink from a water fountain. You have never been.denied the right to stay in a hotel or walk through the front door of a hotel You have never been denied the ugh, to ride an elevator. You have never been denied the right to use a bathroom. You have never been denied the ugh, to si, in a restaurant and had to go around to the back door. "And now we have state legislatures that are dominated by Black men and women. We have Black mayors in the biggest ct.es of America But these positions did no, come on a silver platter Somebody had to die Black r t w h ite men died white women died, and Black women died in order that'we may oe here this evening Sombody paid the price Sombody Ten Northeast Portland student musicians will be performing in the Port land Youth Philharmonic's sixth annual presentation of the Sing Your Own Messiah", conducted by Jacob Avshalomov, on Fuday December 4, 1987, in the Civic Auditorium. Jane, Howland, well know choral director, with Cynthia Rampone as accompanist, led the way in polishing up rusty vocal chords in preparation for the event at a free brush up session for the aud.ence/chorus that was held Sunday, November 22. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock. Portland. This optional practice session, with scores provided, was open to the public. It is one of six being held throughout the city. The local students performing in the December 4 audience participation event range in age from 15 to 20 and were among the 264 who auditioned for a spot m this internationally acclaimed orchestra. During its 64 year history this educational organization has trained over 4,000 student musi cians and entertained thousands throughout Oregon, the United States, ‘ • r • * 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 New patients welcome . All bus lines/validated parking . ADA member D r. Edw ard E. W ard Phone (503) 228 3009 Hours: MF 7 AM 7PM, SAS. SAM-5PM Soup Labels Needed N.E. Portland Daycare Bible Club needs your Campbell Soup labels to buy a much needed van Pie se mail labels to P McClendon. Box 10575, Portland OR 97211 Labels will be collected from November, 1987 through February 1988 r: r. 1 J z -v » - •:y. . . ' J Iv- < • í -• “Convenient, affordable denial care for your family. Wm. Temple House Seeks Donations William Temple House counsels and provides emergency assistance to those in need. Winter and the holiday season brings greater demands. The following donations are urgently needed: men’s shoes and coats, women s large sizes (16 & up) clothing, children's coats, shoes & all clothing (sizes 6, 8, 10), money for emergency fuel, travel, overnight housing, etc., blan kets, canned protein rich foods (chicken, peanut butter, meat, sauces, etc.), toiletries (soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc ). Items may be taken to William Temple House, 2023 N.W. Hoyt, any weekday, 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Most gifts are tax deductible. ’. / ’s * * ! JO I V S Ä * Grace Collins Memorial Center Day Care Cox Funeral Home has a staff dedicated to the fa.m lies in their hour of need w ith lo w cost funerals d ig n ity and liberal te r ms Kindergarten Shipping • Cremation • Bun I 2736 N F Rodney • 1503) 281 4891 Portland Oregon 97212 • Pre-School J n ‘Latch Key Program ’ Children 6 wks. ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH Corner of 8th and Skidm ore Sunday School 9:15a.m. Sunday Worship 1:00 a m. ^Christian Youth Fellowship 6 00 p.m (second and fourth Sundays) to 11 yrs. • Breakfast • Hot Lunches • Snacks P h illip S Nelson (Pastor) for his long-standing commitment to freedom 1 hursday C hoir Rehearsal 84 N F k illin g s w o rth • 281 0499 A warm spirit of fellowship always" fA s I lie Ark of Safety Chrirr h of God in Christ 128 N.E. Russell St. 3605 N E 10th St 284 8904 or 289 9569 B iW c Worship 8 00 p m N o o n Day •folloti' peace tvilh all men f. holiness tvilhoul which no man shall see the Call atte. 6 00 P M Covò P ortland OR 97211 ... . Th»* Pastor Speaks 7 30 p m fy d o f S aturday M o rn m q Prayer SZvrwues n* O to lta 9 00 a m xje bn tot. to i l u t i ) A M Stotovt V AA« i *-• y 610 S.W. Alder, Suite 1008 Rev Abernathy's trip to Portland was sponsored by the Albina Mm. sterial Alliance, the American Freedom Coalition and other civic organ.za^ lions After his introduction, Rev Abernathy was presented with a bronze sculpture by world renowned Portland artist. Lorenzo Gh.glierl. The sculp ,ure entitled "Commitment To Freedom ", was awarded to Rev Abernathy North East Redeemer Day Care Center Í DENIAL CARE YOUR FAMILY CAN COUNTON. Europe and Japan suffered. Somebody placed their all on the alter NOW r ’ sealants are. Audience/Chorus Prepares for December 4 Event friends. And many people don't love themselves "A serious threat to freedom is that awful and crippling disease known ac racism Throughout the United States of America, and I have found abroad and all over the world, there is this crippling problem of racism. We don't love and we don't care for each other beyond our race. We must >n come color blind. Surely, I want to see Jesse Jackson become President of the United States of America not because he is Black, but because he s the most qualified person. He is the person who is concerned about the pro blerns, and he's not afraid to address the problems that are facing America today. That is the reason why, and no, because he's Black. We must grow up and kill racism in this nation .urn;«. "America must deal with its religious bigotry We must deal with this old false and unfounded idea that nobody will be saved but in my churr When we ge, to heaven, if we get there, there will be Baptists, Methodists, Catholics. Jews and everybody who loved the Lord. We ought to 'earn that lesson and stop hating on the basis of religious bigotry Jesus said, here are other sheep I have tha. are no, of this (old. . You see. I know that can't see the face of God by hating people simply because they have no, -• Memorial Center Day Care ä