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9 - December 9, 1987, Portland Observer, Page 7 RELIGION Scripture of the Week: Psalms, Chapter 88 Portland Extension Sponsors "An Institute Week" The United Theological Semi nary, Portland Extension sponsored "A n Institute Week” , October 26th through October 30th at the O.B. Williams Convention Center. The center is located at 220 NE Beech Street. Bible classes were held for one hour each night followed by full- gospel worship services which in cluded churches' pastors and their choirs from the NE Portland Com munity. The United Theological Semi nary was founded in 1949 in Mon roe, Louisiana. ton —1, Colorado- 1 , Illinois — 1, Michigan —1, Texas —1, and Ore gon—1. r¿»-. Rev. Joe S. Hardie Rev Dr. Benjamin M artin The President of the Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Mar tin, was the principle speaker during the first annual Institute Week Cele bration for the Portland Extension. Currently there are twenty-five extensions operating in the United States: Louisiana —19, Washing- During the beginning months of 1986, Rev. Joe S. Hardie, Pastor of the St. Mark Baptist Church (under the direction of the Holy Spirit), brought to the pastors and mini sters the dream of a seminary in the Portland area. A school that would meet the need of those persons who were not able to attend bible semi nary or college elsewhere because of work schedules or finances. To bring his dream into reality, Rev. Hardie continued to work towards his goal despite many obstacles and disappointments; until finally, his perseverance was rewarded. With the cooperation of Dr. Ro bert Houston, Director of the Seat tle, Washington extension, Dr. B.F. Martin, President and Director of Last Sunday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Maranatha Church, the spirit was soaring high. This was a very special concert. It was well-attended and enjoyed by all who came to hear, sing, shout, clap and PRAISE THE LORD. The service was a TRIBUTE to Dennis and Rorie Furguson. Dennis Furguson has been at tending Maranatha Church for quite some time. During his time in ser- vice at Maranatha, Mr. Furguson experienced a spiritual high. He wanted to share his experience with other members of his family and his friends from the community where he lives. He knew in his heart that they had probably never ever exper ienced anything like he had exper ienced. So, he sent out invitations. They all came . . . and praised the Lord — They did! The SW hills and NE Portland had been united. Grace Collins Memorial Center Day Care . -J • Kindergarten • Pre-School ÿ „ à-- H "Latch Key Program ’ to 11 yrs. UCC Agency Counters Reagan Administration South African Sanctions Report Tall In God's Love The Ark of Safety Church of God in Christ J Children 6 wks. UCC Commission for Racial Justice Urges Action on Poverty Commissioners of the United Church of Christ's Commission for Racial Justice have called on the vestment just as the ban on exten Tighter economic sanctions, not church and the Reagan Administra sions of credit is nullified by allow the lifting of the partial ban, are tion to take action around the ing short-term credits and agricul needed if the U.S. is to be effec nation's growing problems of home tural credit programs like that sub tive in pressuring South Africa to lessness and children in poverty, a sidizing South Africa's purchase of abolish apartheid, according to a disproportionate number of whom U.S. grain with U.S. tax dollars!" United Church of Christ agency's are racial and ethnic minorities. The counter-report argues that response to the Reagan Admini Meeting last month in Miami, the the law's complexity has enabled stration's sanctions progress report. commissioners also voted support the Administration to "undermine The Reagan Administration was for the Arias Central American the intent of Congressional sanc required by law to issue the report peace plan and opposition to aid to tions by the way it writes the regu to Congress one year after the U.S. the Nicaraguan contras. They re lations which implement the law." imposed limited sanctions against iterated their call for comprehensive For example, it points out, although South Africa. In his Oct. 1987 re economic sanctions against South the law bans the importation of port, President Reagan, who vetoed Africa. uranium ore and oxide, the Nuclear the sanctions, says the measure has The Commission, which has or Regulatory Commission grants failed and recommends a "period of ganized several programs for child licenses that allow companies to creative diplomacy" rather than ad ren in New York City's "welfare continue importing uranium to the ditional sanctions. A bill proposing hotels," challenged the Reagan Ad UI.S., enrich it and then export it more stringent sanctions has been ministration and Congress to enact back to South Africa. South Africa introduced into Congress, however, emergency legislation to provide does not have the capacity to enrich and a vote is expected in early 1988. adequate housing for the estimated its raw ore, which is necessary for The counter-report, issued by the 3 million-plus homeless people in uranium to be used for nuclear Office for Church of Society of the the U.S. It expressed concern that power or weapons, the report ex 1.7 million member United Church more than $23 billion has been cut plains. of Christ, says that sanctions have from Government funds for the con The church's response advocates had some effect, most notably that struction and renovation of low- the adoption of comprehensive eco U.S. imports from South Africa in income housing and that the Office nomic sanctions against South Afri early 1987 were at about half their of Management and Budget has ca to avoid these kinds of "pitfalls' level in 1986. However, the church stated "the homeless are not a They believe "no investment is agency charges, because of "major Federal responsibility." much easier to monitor and police loopholes" in the sanctions law, The agency urged the 1.7 million than no new investment." South Africa is able to use U.S. member United Church of Christ s In taking this position, the short-term credits to finance trade churches and agencies to "actively counter-report relies heavily on — and 70% of its trade is financed engage in emergency outreach pro South African voices calling for by short-term credits. jects . . . to help alleviate the suf comprehensive economic sanc "The present law allows corpora fering of the homeless and called tions, including the denomination's tions operating in South Africa to on denominational president, the partner church, the United Congre reinvest their profits anywhere in Rev. Dr. Avery D. Post, to request gational Church of Southern Africa; South Africa and to bring in new President Reagan to convene an the National Union of Mineworkers, money to 'operate in an economi emergency conference on the and the Council of South African cally sound manner,' " contends homelessness crisis. "There is no Trade Unions - all groups com the counter-report. "This effec greater national emergency today posed of people who, some argue, tively nullifies the ban on new in- than the plight of homeless children would be hurt most by full sanc who are forced to exist on the brutal tions. streets of this nation," asserted the The United Church of Christ is a Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., 1957 union of the Evalgelical and the Commission's executive direc Reformed Church and the Congre The choir sang: "Praying Spirit," tor. A stately oak tree gational Christian Churches. Its Of "D on't Wait Til the Battle Is Over" Regarding children in poverty, the So lofty and staunch fice for Church in Society is charged and more. The Rev. Henry Green- Commission called on the Reagan Stood with its head toward God; with relating biblical teachings to idge, pastor of Irvington Convenant Administration to shift its focus current social issues, providing in Church, and his family lent their from increased military spending to It once was a seed, formation on such issues, carrying voices and instrumental talents to increased support of services for A tiny acorn, out public policy advocacy to this spiritual experience. Also, the poor children. The agency recom Placed in the heart of the sod. government, developing consti "New Beginnings" with six vocal mended that the Government use tuencies within the denomination to ists and five musicians drew "Ah- the research and models developed Through shower and storm effect social change and working mens" and "Hallelujahs with their by the Children's Defense Fund in Still upward it grew, with United Church and ecumenical creating programs to benefit poor renditions. An out-branching, sheltering tree; bodies on social and human re The offering lifted from this ser children. source problems. vice was divided between the Mara May we, like this oak, natha Youth Department and the Grow tall in God’s love. Greenhouse Project (a downtown AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAMILY DINNER Undaunted by adversity. Portland project that houses home by Mattie Ann Collier-Spears less youth). by Loise Pinkerton Fritz Spain, carrying bread, fruit, tobac A Christmas Family Dinner will co and medicine to the slaves a- be held on Sunday, December 13th board the vessels. at 4:30 p.m. The dinner is being Tuesday He fulfilled the needs of their YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT 7 30 p m sponsored by the Knights and Ladys Bible Band bodies, and taught the gospel to Thursday of Peter Claver at the St. Andrews 84 N E. K illin g sw o rth • 281 0499 Choir Rehearsal 7 00 p m the sick, the well and the dying. Catholic Church. "A warm spirit of fellowship always" Sunday He cared for them all in a most Food baskets will be delivered to ■ Sunday School 9 1 5 a m unselfish manner. Morning needy families. Senior citizens have 11 15a m He was considered a saint by the Worship been especially invited to dine with 6 30 p m Y P W W town's people because of the things them on this occasion. Evangelistic he had done. 8 0 0 p m Presiding over the festivities will Worship It was his custom to make the ITuesday Friday Noon Day be the Grand Knight, Mr. Sherman Prayer frightened, sick and thirsty slaves Williams; and the Grand Lady, Mrs. Friday the BiWc < ku |4 - as physically comfortable as possi Elizabeth Council. The Pastor Speaks T o U o u ’ peate trilli ble before he began work on their 7:30 p m This dinner is held every year in all m en e- holiness souls. honor of Saint Peter Claver. Saturday Peter Claver was a man who u’ilboul which no Peter Claver was a priest who Morning Prayer 9 00 a m man shall sec lhc knew how to love and was an would always meet the slave ships Sf D .ivr, n i tvoadcM apostle of the slaves. -is « tw s * in Catalan Village, Verdie, Northern S I HMD A M United Theological Seminary head quarters in Monroe, Louisiana, pre parations were completed. Letters were sent to churches in the Port land area and vicinity informing them of the school and its advan tages. Responses were received from several churches, registration was scheduled and classes were held in the Fellowship Hall of the St. Mark Baptist Church. The first class was held on Janu ary 8, 1987, with fifteen students. Classes were offered in English, Christian Doctrin and Old Testa ment Survey. During the infant time of the school, the Lord has blessed it. United Theological Seminary, Portland, Oregon Extention is an accredited school with the following degrees offered: Theology (diplo ma) Bachelor of Theology Degree, Bachelor of Religious Education, Masters of Administration, Doc torate of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry. All of the above degrees can and may be obtained by enrolling in classes which are now in session on a weekly basis. The Portland Extension classes are held Thursdays and Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at St. Mark Baptist Church, 103 N.E. Mor rison, Portland, OR 97212. You may call them for information at (503) 287-7457. The Rev. Joe S. Hardie is the Director. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need- eth not to be ashamed, rightly hand ling the work of tru th." — II Timo thy 2:15. A Spiritual Experience by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears Send notice oj vour church activities and events to Religion Editor. Portland Observer P O Box 3137 Portland OP 97209 g , 4-year old kids at Grace Collins M em orial Center learn how to make cookies. Corò k w bv \tMwrr R AAR 14BUAM ÜM Why do more families call A Public Service of the Portland Observer • Breakfast • Hot Lunches Mon-Fri Cox 6:30 am 6:00 pm • Snacks ÌA in time of need? A lbina M in isterial A lliance Call L l 281-6930 128 N.E. 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