Paye 4, Portland Observer, November 24, 1988
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK:
ISAIAH 26
RELIGION
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STORMS OF LIFE
Celebration Tabernacle
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
when I need it. Many of these young
men don’t have that kind of support."
On the 30th of October, Rev Mon
daine was Installed In his very own
church - The Celebration Tabernacle.
The church is located at 1854 N.
Lombard. The week was chocked full
with g lo rio u s excitement. There was
a musical on the 29th and a revival
that began on the 31st with guest
Evangelist Ruby Nelson from Shre
veport, Louisiana. “ Ruby has book
ings up to 1991. She Is a very busy
lady. Ruby and I ministered together
in Germany for one year. We labored
profuselyl" Then he Intimated, "I
learned how to bear the cross of God
In a strange land.”
"My church Is non-denomina-
tlonal, largely because of my parents.
My father is a deacon at the Compton
Hill Baptist Church and my mother Is
a, long time, member of Carter’s Insti
tutional CME Church. No matter what
There are young Black men dying by the 1,000's; but, there are many
positive Black men out there making good sound judgement calls for our
seemingly diminishing group of young Black males. But, That’s an entirely
different story.
This Saga unfolds about August of 1985 when a young Black man by the
name of Elbert Mondaine arrived in the Northwest. He had been with a non-
denominational church in St. Louis when he received a call to become a youth
pastor for a church in the State of Washington.
As a single parent, this was somewhat - of a challenge. He had to leave the
comfort of his family support. “ This was my very first time being totally away
from my family. When I arrived, I didn’t know a soul. I came from a city where
there are a plenty Black people and this place had none. All that I saw were
co w s!" Rev Mondaine said, "I sincerely think this was God’s way of giving me
a push.”
The Shepherd of Love Church, located in Salmon Creek, Washington, has
never had a Youth group that was successful until Rev. Mondaine arrived.
Not only was he equipped with the WORD, when he came; but God had given
him an extra stick to fight with. He is an extraordinary musician.
His desire to see more Blacks, caused him to cross the bridge. "When I came
across that bridge" he continued to say, “ I was afraid of the unknown."
While filling the position of Youth Pastor, he started a singing group called
’Shepherd’s Kids’.
The Young Rev. Mondaine served at the Morning Star Baptist Church, under
the Rev. Dr. Tony Lloyd Lewis, for one year. During the interim, he was
employed with the Albina Ministerial Alliance as a Teen Parent Coordinator. In
that position, he helps young fathers who have low esteem, no jobs and who
need someone to talk to. He teaches sex education and is very interested in the
health, welfare, and well being of the young men (especially the young Black
male) in this city - because there are many programs for the girls but there are
very few programs that are concerned with the interests and the needs of the
young, inexperienced male who falls by the wayside of life.
I asked him what kind of experience had he had. Why did he feel he was
qualified to fill this position? And his response was, “ I was married and I’m
having to raise my 6-year-old twin sons. Even though my beginnings may been
different, I can still relate to their problems and because of my love of God and
knowledge of the WORD, I can give them good sound advice. They need help."
He went on to say, "The Lord has blessed me with a host of people to help me,
Sunday you go to Carter’s CME, you
can find my mother In the third pew on
the left."
"The has full control of my life. My
ministry and my music, In my words,
was a mistake.”
“ My parents were both entertain
ers. My mother sang with the O’Neal
Twins In St. Louis for many years,
many of my ancestors were ministers,
but I didn’t necessarily say I wanted to
do this. B U T ... her I ami"
The C elebration T abernacle
opened Its doors In September of this
year, has a membership of 30 and Is
growing each Sunday.
Evangelist Fred Price, another
friend of Rev. Mondaine, will be hold a
2-day seminar In February of 1989.
God has truly brought this young
29 year old minister from a mighty
long way and has blessed him tremen
dously.
I say to you, "Hold on to the un
changing hand of God Almighty - for
He’s brought you too far to leave you I"
From the City of Portland, we wel
come you and from the entire staff at
the P ortland O bserver, we say
CONGRATULATIONS! and keep up
the good work.
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When terror grips you and you feel
despair,
Have faith and know your Lord is
there.
He can calm the raging wind and
sea.
And whisper softly, "Trust In Me."
He knew defeat when alone on the
cross.
He, too, felt abandoned, forsaken
and lost.
So when the "storms of life"prevail,
With God at the helm,
taill
Jesus Loves You!
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