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Page 6, Portland Observer, July 13, 1988
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
RELIGION
PSALM S: Chapter 125
One Day A t A Time"
Seminar at Unity Church
Children of Alcoholics.
ev. Joseph W olpert w ill
Rev. W olpert says that the
co n d u c t a sem inar fo r
members of 12-step programs, promises of these programs are
based on upon unerring spiritual
h e a lth care p ro fe s s io n a ls ,
laws. “ They are not simply
c o u n s e lo rs , e d u ca to rs, and
hopes for the future, but are
clergy at the Unity Church of
guarantees...”
Portland on July 17th from 1.30
Rev. W olpert w ill be guest
to 4:30 p m.
speaker
at Sunday services at
The seminar w ill give an in-
9:15
and
11:00
A.M. on July 17th.
depth look at the spiritual prin­
Everyone
is
welcome
to attend.
ciples implied in the 12-step pro­
A
love
offering
w
ill
be
collected.
gram of recovery in Alcoholics
For more inform ation any in­
Anonymous, Narcotics Anony­
terested person may call Unity
mous, ALANON, NARANON,
Church of Portland at 234-7441.
Overeaters Anonymous, Emo­
tional Health Anonymous, Adult
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Rev. Willie B. Smith - Pastor - 1st AM E Zion Church
1st A M E Zion-
Love at first sight
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ALL NIGHT LONG
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Late N ight Breakfasts,
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by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
Rev Willie B. Smith, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, came to
Portland Oregon in 1987 to fill the position of pastor of the 1st AME
Zion Church, located at 4304 N. Vancouver Avenue.
Rev. Smith was appointed to 1st AME Zion by the Rt. Rev. Herman
L Anderson, presiding prelate of the 9th Episcopal District of the
AME Zion Church. Although Rev. Smith had never been to Portland
before, he has taken to the city and its climate like a duck to water.
When asked how he got placed here, his response was, The
Bishop made the choice. You see, the policy of the Methodist
Church is that there must be compatibility between the church and .
the pastor.”
Rev Smith is a very articulate conversationalist. He s also a very
proud father and husband. He beams as he shares information con- |
cerning his wife and children. His wife, Rhonda Jo (Harrison) Smith,
was born in M ississip p i, “ by-way of Ohio” , as he states it. She grew
up in Ohio and then came to Pasadena, California to attend school.
That’s how they met.
A big smile came across his face.
Looking at the two standing together, you would never figure that
their children were all grown up. There are four Smith siblings. San­
dra Smith Golden, 29, married and has 4 children of her own. She
lives here in Portland. Grace Smith Scott, 22, married and has V/z
(“ maybe %th is closer to correct, says Rev. Smith ) children. She
lives in Altadena, California. Then, there are two boys: Mark, 21, who
lives in Pasadena (married) and Raguel Akili, 18, a student at the
Portland Community College Sylvania Campus.
Rev. Smith is one of 12 children. Mr. Vernon Smith (now deceased),
didn’t marry until he was 50 years young. When he did marry, he mar­
ried Matty Smith, who was a very beautiful 13 year old Seminole In­
dian maiden.
. . .
.
Rev Smith did not begin his ministry as a Methodist minister. In
fact he was born a Baptist and even organized the South Phoenix
Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona in April of 1958. He then left
Arizona in 1968 and went to California where he entered the
Methodist ministry. He was appointed to the Shiloe AME Zion
Church of Monrovia, California. He was there for 21/z years until he
was appointed to the 1st AME Zion Church of Pasadena, California
in 1971. in 1978, he became the pastor of the St. Peters Methodist
Church in Los Angeles, California.
Bit by bit, inch by inch, and mile by mile he was gradually making
his way to the Northwest. Next stop—Oregon.
When Rev Smith arrived at his new church, he found that it was
truly a new home; but not a NEW church. Last year 1st AME Zion
celebrated its 125th Anniversary—making it the oldest black con­
gregation in the Northwest. It was founded in 1862. “ I feel so hum­
ble by sharing in that rich history. Right now, we’re preparing for the
130th anniversary which will culminate in 1992. , says Rev. Smi .
1st AME Zion Church was formally accepted into the Ecumemca
Ministries of Oregon in February of 1988. 1st AME serves on al
boards in the organization.
“ I don’t know just what it is but the congregation and I are having a
wonderful time with each other. God has made this possible.
“ Where there is groaning there is no growth. You can look forwar
to a long pastorageship where you have compatibility..and..l foresee
a long and lasting relationship with the 1st AME Church of Portland,
Oregon.”
,
“ The congregation itself is experiencing the dynamics of a com­
mitted life as we join with the Christian Community in celebrating
the Resurrected Christ.’’
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Letter to the Editor
July 7, 1988
Your article on New Hope Baptist Church brought many happy
memories. Many names I knew casually. In 1952 we started day care
in our house on NE Rodney. Among our students were Rev. & Mrs.
Newtons sons. As we became acquainted Mother and I visited New
Hope. We felt led of God to join with Rev. Newton in the work at New
Hope They picked us up Sunday mornings. I was privileged to help
by teaching a Sunday School class and working with the evening
youth group and then in the summer conducted a Vacation Bible
Rev. Newton served as the first President of our Board of Directors
when we were incorporated as a Center. As the Church grew Bro.
Newton had to resign from the Board, as the Center grew my involve­
ment in the Church was reduced to attendance. We were still Christ­
ian friends and his children attended our school.
Thank you for a good article. (For many good articles.)
Lovingly in Christ,
Evelyn Collins
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Funeral services will be held at
Trinity Episcopal Church Chapel
147 N.W. 19th Avenue at 11:00
a.m. July 13, 1988. The wife of
Jacob Oswald and mother of
Stephen and David Oswald. Burial
at the W illa m e te N a tio n a l
Cemetary. The Little Chapel of
the Chimes Funeral Director.
OTIS COLE CLIFTON
7/28/22—7/7/88
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Funeral services will be held at
The Little Chapel of the Chimes-
Killingsworth. 430 N. Killings-
worth at 11:00 a.m. July 11, 1988.
The husband of Joan Clifton.
Burial at the Little Chapel of the
Chimes M emorial S cattering
Gardens. The Little Chapel of the
Chimes Funeral Director.
ELIZABETH ABRAM
6/29/11—7/10/88
A lb in a M in is te ria l A llia n c e
285-0493
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Funeral services will be held at
Mt. Sinai C.O.G.I.C. on Northeast
10th and Beech Streets. The
mother of Mrs. Minnie Min-
niweather. Mrs. Abram died on
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Psalm 34:3
JURISDICTION #1
HEADQUARTER’S CHURCH
GREATER SOLID ROCK C.O.G.I.C.
1705 N.E. DEKUM • PORTLAND, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 283-1524
The Christ Memorial Church
PASTOR & BISHOP
The REV. A.R. HOPKINS
will sponsor a
CAR WASH
CAKE WALK
RUMMAGE SALE
BAKE SALE
BAR-B-Q
on JULY 23, 1988
9:00AM - 3:00PM
School.
Recently a man stopped by to say he had received Christ as Savior at
that Vacation Bible School.
Rev. Green is a member of
Albina M inisterial Alliance and
Chairs the Methodist M inisters
n Sunday, July 24, 1988 Fellowship.
Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal Church, 5828 N.E. 8th
Avenue, Portland, Oregon w ill
honor it ’s pastor, Rev. Milton
My life is but a weaving
Between my God and me;
Green, with an Appreciation
1 may not choose the colors,
Celebration, as the end of his
He knows what they should be
first year of service draws near.
For He can view the pattern
The celebration w ill begin
Upon the upper side,
with the 11:00 A.M. W orship Ser­
vice. Afternoon Service starts at
While 1 can see it only
On this, the under side.
4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Our many
friends though out the com ­
Sometimes He weaveth sorrow,
munity are invited to come and
Which seemeth strange to me;
join in the celebration.
But I will trust his judgement,
Rev. M ilton Green, his wife
And work on faithfully;
Mrs. Essie Green and daughter
’Tis He who fills the shuttle.
Karen came to Bethel from
He knows just what is best;
G re g g T a b e rn a c le A .M .E .
So 1 shall weave in earnest
Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
And leave with Him the rest.
Rev. Green earned a Bachelor
At last, when life is ended,
of Arts Degree in Elementary
With Him I shall abide,
Education from Harris Teachers
Then
I may view the pattern
College, a Master of Arts Degree
Upon
the upper side;
in Elementary A dm inistration
Then
1
shall
know the reason
from W ashington University, St.
Why
pain
with joy entwined,
Louis and a Master of Divinity
Was
woven
in
the fabric
Degree from Eden Theological
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APPRECIATION
CELEBRATION
1552 N. Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217
These functions w ill be held on the parking lots of the
church and are provided to help support the com munity
programs (Jesus Against Drugs & Alcohol, J.A.D.A.,
Christ Memorial Clothes Closet, and Emergency
Assistance) offered by the Christ Memorial Church.
CHURCHES IN DISTRICT
McKINNEY TEMPLE
ELDER: E C. SUELL
1737 N.E. ALBERTA ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97211
CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH
ELDER: R.L. TATE
1552 N. KILLINGSWORTH ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97217
BETHEL TEMPLE
SUPT.: A. SHANKLE
1545 SOUTH BROOKLYN AVE.
EUGENE, OR 97403
ST. LUKE MEMORIAL
ELDER: L. ADAMS
2700 N.E. SUMNER ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97211
|GREATER PEACE
SUPT.: E. WILSON
4009 N. MISSOURI ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97227
| FREE WILL CHURCH
FOR ALL NATIONS
ELDER: IHURMAN HOLMES
420 MARKET ST
KLAMATH LALLS, OR 97603
WILLIAMS TEMPLE
ELDER: M. WALKER
241 N.E. HANCOCK
PORTLAND, OR 97212
NAZARENE C.O.G.I.C.
SUPT.: L. DOTSEY
9119 N. DRUMMOND ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97217
LIGHT HOUSE C.O.G.I.C.
ELDER: T. MOORE
1123 N.E. FREMONT
PORTLAND, OR 97211
CORNERSTONE COMM. CHURCH
SUPT.: B E. JOHNSON
2216 N.E. KILI INGSWORTH ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97211
La GRANDE C.O.G.I.C
ELDER: I D. LOWE
1303 T STREET
La GRANDE, OR 97850
SALEM MISSION C.O.G.I.C.
SUPT.: A. SHANKLE
4308 HILL ROSE ST.
SALEM, OR 97309
“ JULY 11-17, 1988 • STATE CONVOCATION’’
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST