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RELIGION
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
DANIEL, CH 12
AKA Sorority Holds
Conference in Portland
6th Annual Women’s Seminar
by M attie Ann Callier-Spears
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
On Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., there was a gathering at the
Christ Memorial COGIC, and I
can tell you that no one left the
way they came.
The theme was Beauty (Psalms
29:2), Brains (Philipians 2:5) and
Power (Acts 1:8).
The Seminar was the conclu­
sion to a whole week of wonder­
ful and in-depth discussions of
the "F u lfille d Life of the Chri­
stian W oman” (or man).
At the Seminar there were six
sessions that lasted 20 minutes
each: F u lfille d as a Person,
Fulfilled as a Parent, Fulfilled
S p ir itu a lly , F u lfille d W hen
Single, F ulfillm ent in Marriage,
and Fulfillm ent in Your Youth.
Each seminar was not only inte­
resting but spiritfilled.
I here was a male and a female
speaker for each topic. The
women split up and went to each
group of their choice and then
rotated each 20 minutes. The
men's groups did likewise.
Following the seminar ses­
sions, there was a delicious lun­
cheon that was very fillin g and
tasty. As we finished ourdessert,
our luncheon speaker, Evanelist
Ruby Fridge, spoke on the “ Beau­
ty of it a ll” (Ecc. 3:1).
The first lady of the church,
Sister Dianne Tate, gave closing
remarks and presented each per­
son in attendance with a cer­
tificate.
All in all, this was a very full
weekend. One that was filled
with Beauty, Brains and Power.
Emmanuel Temple’s Concert
by M attie Ann Callier-Spears
Each year the Emmanuel Tem­
p le ’s M usic Departm ent pro­
duces the most high-spirited
concerts in thecity. Thisone was
not different. There was music to
sooth any ailm ent of the soul.
The soloist sang as if they were
trying to lift everyone up into
heavenly space with each note.
The excitem ent of the choir’s en­
thusiasm spilled over into the au­
dience.
Every year it seems there is not
enough space. Two years ago, to
be exact, the concert was held in
the Jefferson High School Audi­
torium, but it was filled to capa­
city, also. I guess next year’s
move w ill be to the Civic Audi­
torium.
Emmanuel Temple Full Gos­
pel Pentecostal Church is truly
blessed to have such a talented
young director as M inister C lif­
ton Wells. This year’s concert,
“ H a lle lu ja h is the H ig h e s t
Praise” , was very inspirational
and very well put together.
The concert featured guest ar­
tists such as soloist Virginia She­
pherd of Kings Temple, and a
well-known group from Mt. Sinai
COGIC, “ W itness".
Em m anuel T e m p le ’s ch o ir
consists of 40 to 50 members on
a regular basis.
Bishop Adolph Wells, pastor,
welcomes everyone to set aside
the month of March next year and
keep their ears opened for the
date.
Adoptive Families Needed
Easter/Springtime — Now is
the season to celebrate new life.
Perhaps you can give a new
beginning to a child who needs a
family.
Adoptive parents are sought
for Oregon’s older and “ special
needs ” children. These include
siblings, m inority children, child­
ren over age six, and children
w ith handicaps.
No fees are charged for the
adoption study. A coaliton of
state and private agencies has
been form ed to help locate
potential adoptive families. For
more information, please con­
tact Claudia Hutchison at the
Special Needs Adoption Coali­
tion office, 222-9661. The ad­
dress is 2301 N.W. G lisan,
Portland, Oregon 97210.
It was truly a sight to behold.
It all started on Wednesday the
16th; and then on Thursday the
17th — "PHEW !” . The Red Lion
(Lloyd Center) played host to one
of the most exclusive women’s
Greek sororities in the nation —
The Alpha Kappa Alphas.
They arrived, their luggage ar­
rived and the busses kept com ­
ing. By the weekend, everyone
knew that the AKA’s had arrived
in town. The most beautiful, the
most intelligent and the most
prestigeous Black women in the
United States of America were all
in our city. Truly Portland was
humbled by their presence.
There was so much to do and
so much to see. On Friday, there
was the Public Meeting and the
dance; where young, college-
aged men were invited to attend.
At the Public Meeting, several
dignitaries from the Portland
area were presented with awards
of excellence and achievement
for the work that they are doing
and have done in the Northwest
area.
Saturday was busy, busy,
busy. There were seminars and
meetings held all day, and the
evening yielded a banquet featur­
ing the dynamic Rep. Margaret
Carter as the speaker, and an
elegant Ball. In Rep. Carter’s
speech, she said that there was
enough money assembled in that
one room to feed an entire starv­
ing nation.
We look forward to their return.
Neighborhood
Crime Contact
Persons &
Telephone
Numbers
Women
Working
For Christ
WOMEN, WOMEN,
WOMEN,
We all have work to do
“ 911” should be used for re­
porting a crime and/or crime-
related activity.
The first two references and
the numbers may be used for all
crim inal-related activities and
concerns:
City Wide Crime Prevention Co­
o rd in a to r — D e n n is Payne,
248- 4519, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Northeast Area Crime Preven­
tion Coordinator — Sharon Mc­
Cormack, 248-4575, Youth Gang
Task Force.
If you have any inform ation
concerning gang activity or invol­
vement, call this number:
Gang Resource Department —
Portland Police, O ffice r Neil
Crannell, 248-5720.
The numbers for the School
Police are to be used for the re­
porting of school-aged youth and
other related persons of school
age or any person or persons con­
tributing to their delinquency or
participating in criminal activi­
ties in or about the school area:
Portland Public Schools Police
— M ac L o c k e tt, 249-2000,
24-hours, or Sgt. Steve H ollings­
w orth or Sgt. Dan Leedom,
249- 3307 or 248-5703.
We don’t have time to be
lazy,
because Jesus is watching
you
We don’t have time to relax
Because our work is never
complete
WATCH OUT! — orthe devil
w ill trick you
As we strive to gain a
heavenly eat
WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO
BESLOW FUL..................
WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO
BE SAD .............................
WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO
BESORROWFUL.............
WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO
B E M A D ............................
The Lord made us all so
u n iq u e ly. . .
None of us is exactly the
same
But le t’s forget about our
differences
As we lift up and praise His
Holy Name!!!
By Sister Dianne Tate
Jesus Loves You!
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The Harlem Boys Choir
Photo bv Richard J. Brown
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
On Sunday, the 20th, I and one
thousand other peopple w it­
nessed a spectacular perfor­
mance at the Benson High
School auditorium.
This was the most organized,
the most professional, and the
most unique stage presentations
I’ve ever seen.
The Harlem Boys Choir con­
sisted of 34 voices, 2 pianists, 1
bass guitarist, 1 percussionist
and the director — Dr. W alter J.
Turnbull.
The program, in its entirely,
was dedicated to the memory of
Leodis McDaniel and Joseph S.
Bowman, former Portland Public
Schools principals. The audi­
ence paused for a moment of si­
lent prayer at the opening of the
program.
Thechoirdid24 numbers.They
held us spellbound with the clas-
sicals, sent our hearts leaping
with the spirituals, had the au­
dience (especially the young
girls) out of the seats with the
popular songs and the jazz num­
bers, and literally had us on our
feet with several renditions of
“ freedom ” songs.
Not only did they sing, but they
also danced and jumped and just
gave a classy off-Broadway per­
formance. I can certainly see why
they have received so much re­
cognition internationally. They
have perform ed in Europe 5
times, in the Mid-West, South­
west, Southeast, and South; but
this is their first tim e ever in th q (O
Northwest. They’ve even been to=n
the Caribbean.
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The boys in the group rangedoi’
in ages from 9 years old to 19ub
years old. They have to maintain
certain grade point average, or^«-'
they don’t get to goanywhere. Dr.
Turnbull shared, "98 percent of
the boys that have been in th é '^
choir have gone to college.” Re- 2
member that these are sup­
posedly unteachable ghetto kids '
— problem makers — rabble
rousers. If you could have seen
these boys on stage, heard their^,,-
beautiful, whistle-pitched v o ic e s .^
and seen the organization and,,3
discipline . . . Well, you woulCL3|
have been astonished, just as
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Obituary
Joseph S. Bowman
ris
ance
of
Black
School
Educators,
Joseph S. Bowman, a NE resi­
holding the office of President o fd l
dent, passed away at the age of
the
Oregon Chapter in 1982;-'<
63 on March 4th in Portland. He
member
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra*’-’
was born January9,1925 in Beau­
ternity,
holding
the office of Pre--'-
mont, Texas.
sident
in
1983;
and
memberof Phi
Mr. Bowm an received his
Delta
Kappa.
He
wasalsoamem-<'-’
Bachelors degree at Dillard Uni­
ber of the National Association
versity in New Orleans, LA and
of
HighSchool Principalsand the
his Masters degree from Portland
Portland
High School Principals
State University. He moved to
Association.
Portland in 1951 and worked for
Mr. Bowman served on the
Frieberg Electric Company. In
Board
of Directors of G oodwill In­
1951 he joined the Portland
dustries,
Catholic Services for __
Police Bureau and worked for 13
Children,
and
Holiday Park Hos-'"'
years in the Juvenile Division. Mr.
pital
Advisory
Board.
Bowman worked for the US
Services
were
held W e d n e s-''
Forest Service at Timberlake Job
day,
March
9,
at
St.
Mary Magda­
Corp Center as a Corpman Super­
lene
Catholic
Church
followed b y ’A
visor before jo in in g Portland
a
private
interment
ceremony
at
Public Schools in 1968. During
W
illam
ette
National
Cemetery.
his 20 years w ith P o rtlan d
Joseph Bowman is survived by
Schools, he has served as a
his w ife , D olores; his sons
teacher at Benson and Roosevelt
Joseph S. Ill of Austin, Texas,
High Schools, officer with
Michael R. of Portland, Charles
School D istrict Police, specialist
B. of San Diego, and Wayne E. of
in Personnel Services, Vice Prin­
Olympia, WA; his daughter Ja-
cipal at Washington-Monroe &
neen S. Bowman of Portland; and
Grant High Schools, and Prin­
his sister Lillie Mae Morehead of
cipal of the Portland Evening
Spokane, Washington; and hisi
High School at Benson.
two grandchildren, Joseph S lV
Mr. Bowman was named 1987
of Seattle and Donel Brown of
Senior Role Model by Oasis. He
Portland.
was a member of East Portland
The family suggests contribu1
Rotary Club, bearing the office of
tions be made to Bess Kaiser Peri
President from 1981-1982; mem­
manente Hospice Program.
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