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RELIGION
An Afternoon With ...
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
PSALM : Chapter 104
PRISON UPDATE
Let Us L ift
Our Eyes To Heaven
When we lift our eyes
was a close call, but I made it.
toward heaven
Mr. Jerry W hite, organist/
unday, Aug. 28, was a day for
pianist extraordinaire, and the
and we keep them
Building Fund Committees
Cathedral Choir from the Beth
lifted there,
to celebrate the Lord’s Day and
Eden Baptist Church was pres­
When we kneel with
entertain some very affluent
ented in concert courtesy of the
humbled heart
guest.
Building Fund Committee.
and turn our thoughts
At tne Patton Central Meth­
They came, they sang and the
to prayer,
odist Church on the corner of
Lord got ALL of the Praise. To
North Alberta and North Michigan
everybody who did not com e... All
Then we see that God,
Street, the Fellowship Missionary
I can say is you missed it. You
who loves us
Baptist Church, pastored by the
missed a real spiritual treat. The
and keeps us in
Rev. Johnny Pack IV, was very songs they rendered made your
His care,
busy doing God’s Work. The soul feel glad. The words went in­
Will
touch
our lives
guest speaker of the afternoon
to your ear and sank into your
and give us
was none other than the Maestro
heart; then all that was left was
James De Preist. I want to tell
some kind of outward expression.
precious peace beyond
you, the man is a “ tremendously,
You either sang along with them
compare.
wonderful” person. He came to
or you clapped your hands or you
by Doria Oliver
the program and spoke in humble
stood up on your feet or you got
k a a ts a ta
tones. He shared with the con­ so full you just shouted out
gregation his experiences in his
"Thank You Jesus!” or you did all
c h u rc h
“ b a ck h o m e ”
in
of the above and in any order you
The entire community is invited
chose to do it. Did we have a good
Philadelphia.
to a dinner prepared by the
The songs from the Fellowship
time? The answer is an unequi­
Cinema Catering Service. The
Baptist Church Choir, Sister Ann
vocal — "yes’”
free meal will be held on Labor
Glenn and Mrs. MAC Spears
They sang “ Hold on to His
Day, Monday, Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m.
H and” , “ Ho, Everyone that
caused hands to clap, toes to tap
The meal will be served at:
Thirsteth," led by Elinor Taylor;
and the shouts of “ Praises” to
“ Great Day," arranged by the
heighten.
Bethel A.M.E. Church
ta le n te d
c o m p o s e r/a r-
Mr. De Preist commented that
5828 N.E. 8th Avenue
“ if you here, at Fellowship, con­ ranger/organist Mr. Marvin Curtis;
Portland, Oregon
tinue on in the direction that
"Twill be Glory,” led by James
(503) 288-5429
you’re going, you shall reach your Taylor; "Never Alone” led by
Rev. Milton Green, Pastor
goal. Whether it be next year or Alberta Stoudmire; “ Peace Be
two years or whenever I next re­ Still,” led by Ms. Theresa Garland;
Cinema Catering, who caters
Jerry White played "Amazing
turn (and I shall return), I know
movie sets of film s shot in
Grace” and made that organ sing;
that you will be in your new
Oregon, is currently catering the
building,” he went on to say.
and Clifford Adams sang “ He
new Burt Reynold’s film “ Break­
There were other honored
Looked Beyond My Faults and
ing In" being made in Oregon.
guests in attendance: Mr. Oliver
turned around and led “ Jesus, He
We are asking all who will to
Brought
Me
All
the
Way".
This
Smith, Jr. from the mayor’s office,
come
and share with community
does
not
include
all
of
the
songs
Mrs. Gladys McCoy from City
care.
Mrs. Clara people’s who
Hall, and Ms. Teresa Randall from
sung.
heads
the community program,
The
choir
paid
their
own
hotel
Ron Wyden’s office.
would
have the community to
costs
and
their
own
transporta­
The Fellow ship Missionary
know
as
always, "We care enough
tio
n
—
it
was
a
supreme
sacrifice
Baptist Church is attempting to
to
give
our
very best.”
purchase the Patton Central
that the members of the Mount
Olivet
Baptist
Church
shall
never
Methodist Church. To us, it may
be a hard row to hoe, but, to God’s forget.
children, it makes them stronger
The evening ended at around
and more determined to “ make it 6:30 p.m. and I was totally ex­
The Christ Memorial COGIC
hausted and spiritually drained ...
over!"
will
present a Fashion Show on
Fellowship’s program began at
but, I felt so, very good deep down
Sept.
10 at 7 p.m. in the Cascade
3 p.m., and then it was on to the
in my soul.
Hall
of
the Portland Community
Mount Olivet Baptist Church’s
The scripture says “This is the
College
Cascade Campus.
Building Fund Committee pro­ day that the Lord has made. Let
Tickets
are on sale for a dona­
gram which featured the Cathe­ us rejoice and be glad in it” . I tell
tion of $5.00 each.
dral Choir from the Beth Eden
you ... we did REJOICE and every­
All of the fashions worn by the
B aptist Church in Oakland,
body was so GLAD they attended
models
will be merchandise from
California, at 4 p.m. PHEW! Yes, it
the programs.
our local department, boutique
and specialty stores.
Proceeds from the fashion
show will go to Jesus Against
Drugs and Alcohol, a drug
rehabilitation and outreach Mis­
New Hunger Project Announced
sionary program of the Christ
NEW YORK (UMNS) — A jo int project between the United
Memorial Church.
Methodist Committee on Relief and Bread for the World, a Christ-
For further information, please
an citizens’ movement, w ill offer sim pler ways to make a dif-
call ... (503) 286-9624, Rev. Roy L.
erence in the battle against hunger, according to UMCOR
Tate, pastor.
officials.
David Montanye, UMCOR project coordinator, said the “ 1-2-3
Hunger Challenge,” initiated recently asks local United M ethodist
churches to make just three com mitm ents. About 40 churches
already have expressed interest in participating, he said.
What Is
Dy Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
S
Free Food Give-A-Away
Fashion Show
METHODISTS
MAKE NEWS
jn sid e life is the ringing of bells,
J jingle of keys, mounting ten
sion, old and new faces and for­
ever exisiting racism. Yes, it’s a
living hell — All expenses paid.
Those who would be free are
those who have attained the true
meaning of "freedom.” To ‘Live
and Let Live’ is tradition in the
Oregon State Penetentiary. To
live in prison away from those
who love us and those we love is
one thing. To be condemned to
die on Oregon’s Death Row is
another. Think about it ...
Let’s take the case of Tyrone
Walton, a 30-year-old Black man
sentenced to death for the murder
of a convenience store clerk last
summer. He lives in isolation,
segregated from those who are in
general population. Freedom!
What does it mean to Tyrone?
What does freedom mean to
you? Uhuru Sa Sa Organization
views freedom in a directive
perspective. We think in terms of
our brothers, sisters, children,
mothers and fathers. Our fu tu re ...
What does it hold for us as Black
people?
Even though those not detain­
ed are “ free” physically, they
tend to lock their mental stability
in the cell of destruction by ne­
glecting themselves, their child­
ren, all responsibilities and those
who love them. What is freedom?
Are we free when we stick
needles in our arms, consume the
infamous balls of white smoke?
Are we free when enough is not
enough? When will we be free?
Are we free when we do not
unite to confront the issues
plaguing our communities today?
How do we apply freedom when
our children possess arms and
use each other as targets,
shooting aim lessly and with
callous intentions that has in­
fluence the good taught us as
children?
Uhuru means “ freedom” in
Swahili and Sa Sa means “ now”
in Swahili. As Black men physi­
cally confined, we dedicated our­
selves to striving for freedom by
utilizing our talent and getting
educated. This is our passport to
freedom.
We invite you to share with us
the profits of righteousness and
the solutions to maintaining self-
respect; to find suitable ways to
confront the seriousness of our
urban development and the pilot­
ing of our schools, churches,
businesses and communities.
It is amazing that lives led by
Public Service of the
POUland-Observer*
Allen Temple CME Church
4236 N.E. Eighth Avenue
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — The U.S. obsession with youth
culture may be fading, leaders of United M ethodist single adults
were told in late July.
The older adult population in the United States is increasing
three times faster than any other age group, according to Maryann
J Dotts, Cape Coral, Fla., one of the speakers at the meeting spon­
sored by the United M ethodist Board of Discipleship. This "gray
boom,” she predicted, w ill reshape U.S. life, including govern­
ment, industry, the workplace, family structures, and career
patterns.
(503) 287-0261
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — A North Carolina clergyman
has been named the first salaried executive director of United
M ethodism ’s Native American International Caucus, effective
immediately.
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The Rev. Sam Wynn, a Lumbee from Hope M ills, N.C., wilt be
employed half-time as executive director of the caucus and con­
tinue half-time as pastor on the Clarkton Circuit in the North
Carolina Annual Conference. More than 16,000 Native Americans
are in the United Methodist Church.
Psalm 34:3
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HEBREWS 1M 4
September 9,1988 • August 24,1988
Services were held at the Mt.
Olivet Baptist Church on 116 N.E.
Schuyler, August 29,1988 at 11:0C
a.m. Dr. James Martin, officiated.
James Powell was born Sep­
tember 9, 1905 to Mr. and Mrs.
Amos Powell in Eldorado, Arkan­
sas. He was converted at an early
age and was a member of Park
Ave. Baptist Church. He was a
member of th eGospel Choir and
a Sunday School teacher.
He worked with the young peo­
ple and had a great interest in
them.
Concluding services were held
at Rose City Cemetery. Caldwell’s
C o lo n ia l M ortuary, Funeral
Directors.
LUCILLE 0. LOVE
Passed Away August 19, 1988
Passed away at Del’s Care
Center August 19, 1988. Services
was held at Caldwell’s Colonial
Mortuary on 14th and Sandy Blvd.
on August 24,1988 at 1:00 p.m.
Survived by her children,
Wilford L. Scruggs, Jr., Michelle
Fair, Christine White, Michael
Fergason, Lawarne White, Ronald
White, Brenda Love, Teresa Love,
Joyce Love and 34 grandchildren.
He was married to Miss Lucille
M. Booker on August 6,1938.
In 1944 he moved to Portland
Oregon, where he joined the Mt.
Olivet Baptist Church. He served
as a Deacon and also as the
church treasurer.
He worked at White Stag for twen­
ty years and Montgomery Ward
for close to twenty-five years until
he retired. He worked full-time at
both jobs and was loved and
respected by all his fellow
workers.
CALDWELL’S
COLONIAL
MORTUARY
Traditional, Memorial
and
Cremation Services
Specializing in
Advance Planning
He was very active in the
church before he became ill. He
was busy visiting the hospitals,
nursing homes and the prison.
N.E. 14th at Sandy Blvd.
and Burnside St.
On August 23, 1988, the Lord
called him home where there is
no more sickness, sorrow, pain or
death. The Lord called his servant
home to rest.
232-4111
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Headquarters Church
Greater Solid Rock C.O.G.I.C.
Invites
Summer Musical
Saturday • September 3rd, 1988
7:30 P.M.
“A warm spirit of fellowship always”
“To the Glory o f G o d ”
JAMES MADISON POWELL
To A
Phillip S. Nelson, Pastor
YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
84 N.E. Killingsworth • 281-0499
In Memory O f...
"A ll O f Gods* People**
(comer of 8th & Skidmore)
Portland, Oregon 97211
Native American Caucus Names Director
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Jesus Loves You!
‘Gary Boom’ May Replace Youth Culture
Matthew C. Ellett
Uhuru Sa Sa,
President
A t IPs
Best!!
285 0493
NEW YORK (UMNS) — The production and use of cocaine
permeates Bolivian society, according to two United M ethodist
missionaries who have spent 19 years in that country.
Walter and Susie Henry said that in some regions involve­
ment in the cocaine business has all but taken over other aspects
of life. "The church has really lost a lot of ground.” Mr. Henry
explained. “ Churches that had been there are no longer func­
tioning.” The Henrys have been working with Heifer Project Inter­
national and are in the United States on furlough.
port where it is so rightfully
reserved. We find that as young
Black, talented, gifted sisters,
they will grow to be productive in
a society where it’s so important.
We hope to be seeing them soon
and wish them well in their
endeavor.
Finally, much thanks and
appreciation to all of you at
Portland Observer for allowing us
the opportunity to have the
“ Prison Update” column.
I personally want to say “ Happy
Birthday” to my loving wife,
Loralyn who has supported me
without fail during our time of
separation and hello to my
beautiful daughter, Loresa.
“ Uhuru”
P.S. “ Sa Sa”
Gospel
Music
Albina M inisterial A lliance
Cocaine Permeates Bolivian Society,
Missionaries Say
many of us were pernicious ones
and knowing only we, ourselves
hold the key, is devastating to
realize. The choice is ours. Let’s
take a look in the mirror and ask
the tired eyes looking back at us
“ Are you free?"
In conclusion Uhuru Sa Sa Or­
ganization is thankful for all the
wonderful people at Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church. Recently, the Ju­
bilee Choir came to our general
assembly meeting and touched
each and everyone of us. Moved
to emotion, we were impressed
upon by Mattie Ann Callier-
Spears, who has a remarkable
description as "Song Bird.” We
sincerely pray for her speedy
recovery.
We are currently sponsoring
the donation drive here for the
Stars and Stripes Drill Team We
ask that you, too, give your sup-
Morning Rayer
16 Member Group
From Los Angeles, California
“ Free Will Offering”
1705 N.E. Dekun • Portland, Oregon
(503) 283-151-*
Noon Day Prayer
The Pastor Sceaks
★ Guest Singers ★
7 30pm
Pastor and Bishop - The Rev. A. R. Hopkins
900am
Church Of God In Christ