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Page 3 Portland Observer OCTOBER 26,1989 SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: RELIGION s o u t r r e of the • W eek {■ I John: Chapter 2 "■i ’ .FI r*. L • . < f.r * . i Third Annual Bar-Be-Que In Memory O f . . . . I mas community college. Ray enjoyed life to the fullest, and often liked to joke with his friends and family. Ray was a very sensitive and loving person. He loved his family very much. by Rev. Michael Lindsey. Dean o f North Portland Bible College Antichrist! The term has become a 'buzz' word in Christian circles for an evil, menacing force which may appear any moment, to fulfill the signs and prophecies of the book of Revelation. But, the word antichrist only occurs in the Scripture in I John. That apostle writes "Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even how many antichrists have come." (I John 2:18, N.I.V.) It was common knowledge, then, that one particular person would appear as antichrist, but he had not yet been revealed. That person was probably the one referred to by Daniel (11:36-39), and is surely described by the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul. Our Lord warned his disciples "At that time if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and m iracles..." < - (Matthew 24:23 24). The word antichrist does not mean 'someone who opposes Jesus Christ'. Though that is certainly true, as far as it goes. The anti- prefix originally meant 'to take the place o f, 'to supplant'; so, an antichrist is someone who wants to take Christ's place in honor and glory. And down through the pages of church his ;<• tory, many false Christs (messiahs) have 4 '■ been identified, including early Roman ‘ I- emperors Nero and Diocletian, some heretics, and political leaders like Ad olph Hitler or Idi Amin. Martin Luther even declared one of the popes to be the antichrist! But, the antichrist spoken of by the Apostle John is still to come. y Our Sunday school lesson (next Sunday in the uniform series) describes t-rt the antichrist as a "man of sin" (KJV) or "man o f lawlessness" (NIV). Paul wrote n in II THESSALONIANS 2:1-15 to calm :- d the fears of the Christians there, that the tf<J end times ("the day of the Lord", verse 2) had already fallen on them, and that God would not deliver them. You see, Paul had already told them to look forward to Christ's retum -to "be alert and self- controlled" (I Thess. 5:6)-because, "the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night" (verse 2). Now they were getting confused by false teachers, who were claiming that Paul was saying the day of the Lord had already come (II Thess. 2:1-2), and somehow they'd missed the raputre! Paul wanted his friends in Thessa- lonica to have a clear understanding about the future. If we read carefully, we also can have a clear understanding of God's plans in the last days. This pas sage, in a modem translation, I recom mend to be necessary reading, along with the King James Version. First, a great "falling away" will occur (better translated "rebellion" or "apostasy", verse 3). Since there have always been some who have turned away after once confessing Christ, we know this future apostasy must be very great, and probably sudden. I believe that this apostasy will follow the rapture of the true believers, described in 1 THESSA LONIANS 4:13-17. Second, the anti christ, a real "son of perdition", doomed to destruction, will enjoy time of promi nence, claiming the power and glory which belong to God alone (II Thess. 2:4). Finally, he will be destroyed with just a word from the mouth of the Lord Jesus (verse 8). Let's not make the mistake of read ing bible prophecies only for curiosity or pride of knowledge. The antichrist has not yet come, but there are many anti christs, todya-deceiving and leading many good religious folk astray. If you hear a person claiming to be a new "incarnation" of the Christ, you can be sure he is not from God. Don’t get tangled in his e rro r-it will only bring your own destruction. Instead, hold on to Jesus and his WORD. a ■u. ”8 X? LOVE-LEE-LADY SALON ni i». 284-0293 o; Formerly Located at 106 N. Killingworth We welcome you to our new location at 3606 N. Williams avenue .U Raymond Bell Nov. 1,1968-Oct. 20,1989 Raymond "Ray" Bell was bom November 1, 1968 in Portland, Oregon. He departed this life October 20, 1989. Ray attended Peninsula grade school, Jesuit high school his freshman year and then transferred to Reynolds high school where he graduated. He attended Chemekata community college for one year and was currently attending Clacka Spirit of God, invisible but ever near, our souls aspire to Thee In adoring worship. Thou art the Ufe of our life. We trust Thee-w ho art fully made known in Jesus Christ. In sorrow we confess our unworthiness And we plead for Thy fatherly forgiveness. It is good-and we re]olce~to live In Thy visible world. Ito beauty enthralls us. Its maj esty awes us. Ito wonder speaks to us of Thee. It is better—and we rejoice the more- -to live in the world of spirit, the world which Thou dost fill with Thine eternal pres ence ; Father, of Thy presence over us, round about us, in us. We pray, in Iove, tor our fellow men. We are sure of Thy love for them. Thy love surpasseth all our understand ing. We pray for the suffering, that they may find their pain assuaged by thoughts of Thee; for the needy, that their helplessness and hunger may move to wise and |oyful for those who are enslaved and dwarfed and tortured by their own sins, that they may find freedom and enlargement and peace in Thee. Give us perfect hearts to do Thy will in the earth, O God. And then do Thou Thy will with us forever. Amen. -C .M . B is h o p SAHELC.PUBLIC_RÜÁ4S£ Centers NOTE: This 1s to be used by centers or sponsors who do__poi want Oregon Department o f Education to assume re s p o n s ib ility fo r the p u b lic re le a s e . H ,e G n a c t Cof f i na Mgmoa-taf CC<. (C enter Name o r Sponsor) announces the sponsorshtp""of-the C h ild Care Food Program. The same meals are a v a ila b le to a l l e n ro lle d c h ild re n a t no separate charge regardless o f ra c e , c o lo r, sex, age. handicap, or n a tio n a l o r ig in and there Is no d is c rim in a tio n In admissions p o lic y , meal s e rv ic e , or the use o f fa c ilitie s . Any complaints of d is c rim in a tio n should be submitted In w ritin g w ith in 180 days o f the In cid en t to the S e c reta ry o f A g ric u ltu r e . Washington, DC 20250. E l i g i b i l i t y fo r fre e and red uced -p rice meal reimbursement 1s based fo llo w in g Income scales e ff e c tiv e from July 1. 1989 to June 30, 1990. Fami ly S ize The finest in salon and beauty care for over 26 years in the Portland Metro area We are full service salon: featuring IIG The family acknowledges with grateful appreciation your ioving con cern, encouragement, support, help and prayers. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your many deeds of kindness during our time of sorrow. T rayer SERVING YOU uri P*. Raymond also loved the game of basketball ande played the game very well. His dream was to become a profes sional basketball player. His basketball skills began at an early age at Columbia boy’s club where he starred in many tournaments. This was the beginning of many awards and trophies throughout his career. Raymond is survived by his mother, Vicki Bell; father, John Bell; father, Raymond Snell; brothers, Randy and Greg; sister, Karen Bell. His grandpar ents, Waller and Pearline Adams, Louis and Liza Bell. Aunts, Christine, Mary, Seliva, Charlene and Nobi. Uncles, Walter Jr., Alton, Thurman, Tommy. And a host of cousins and friends. Hair Weeving Designer Cuts Coloring Press and curl Leisure Curls and other relaxers Nail Care and Service (art nails manicure , pedicure, facial) For each add i tio n a l fa m ily member, add Y e a rly Free Monthly 7,774 10.426 13,078 15,730 18,382 21,034 23,686 26,338 ♦2,652 648 869 1,090 1,311 i . 532 1.753 1 ,974 2,195 ♦221 Weekly Meals w i l l be provided a t the f a c i l i t i e s F a c i l i t y name(s) G ^ace C o f .l i .n s Address o f each f a c i l i t y Owner/ Manager; Alzena DeDeleveaux Cassie Jenkins 1 150 201 252 303 354 405 456 507 ♦51 Y e a rly Reduced Monthly 11,063 14,837 18,611 22,385 26,159 29,933 33,707 37,481 ♦3,774 922 1,237 1,551 1.866 2 ,1 80 2,495 2,809 3,124 ♦ 315 on the Weekly 213 286 358 431 504 576 649 721 ♦73 On Saturday, the4ih day of Novem ber, ihe Mt. Zion Baptist Church located on die comer of Northeast 9th and Fre mont, is having its 3rd Annual Bar-Be- Que from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Last year and the year before was a total success. Come help make this year's feast "A TOTAL SELLO U T". The price: $5 per plate. Each plate comes heaping with either chicken or ribs, vegetables, salad, bread/com bread, and cake/pie. Combination plates will be just a little extra. Come! Bring your friends. You can come for lunch or dinner. Or, you can come for lunch and dinner. In either case, come and have a good time feast ing. For more information, call (503) 288-3223. "Soul Winning And Rekindling 'Burnout' Hearts" The Puget Sound Conference Branch WMS will sponsor a Revival on October 29, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. at the First AME Church, Seatde, Washington and on the 31st through November 1, 1989 at the Bethel AME Church located on the cor ner of Northeast 8th and simpson, in Portland. Revival service isscheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Williams, pastor of the Ward AME Church in Kansas City, will be the guest speaker at both the Seattle and the Portland sites. Please plan to attend. Bring your friends and your children. Revival is a time that needs to be shared. Rev. Milton Green, pastor (503) 288-5429 AMA Presents The Albina Ministerial Alliance presents a Musical Extravaganza on the 28th day of October at 7:30 p.m. in the evening. The special melodious presen tation is to be held at the Maranatha Church, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97212. Come to hear the gospel sounds of four outstanding choirs and soloists from the Portland area. This is a fundrasier which will help support the various pro grams which fall under the AMA um brella. Everyone is invited to come, join in, and support this tremendous evening of joyous sounds. A time of worship! A celebration! A grand time of fellowship! The donation is $5.00. For further information, call (503) 288-7241. Hair Stylist / Designers: Geri, Mary, Albert, Janice Manicurist: Pat Ç o ffZ w a , MARANATHA EMANUEL TEMPLE PORTLAND FOUR SQUARE GREATER MT. CALVARY Telephone Number 2 < I - 69 30 PLEASE NOTE: Plane tickets and accommodations for a vacation Santa Cruz Bolivia, two cars, a VCR and handmade quilts are among the items up for bid at St. An drew's Catholic Church's 16th Annual Auction. The event begins at 7 p.m., Oct. 28 at the St. Andrew's Community Center, 4940 N.E. 8th Ave., Bid tickets for the auction are $5. The annual auction is the primary fundraiser for St. Andrew's Community Center, which serves many community groups in N.E. Portland, including the Bow and Arrow Club for Native Ameri cans, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and political gatherings. N . E ■_R u a a e f f ----------------- . PORTLAND OBSERVER ’ The Eyes and Ears of the Community’ Office: (5 0 3 )2 8 8 -0 0 3 3 F a x # : (5 0 3 )2 8 8 -0 0 1 5 P A S T O R & B IS H O P T he R E V . A .R . H O P K I N S E f-c z a b e th Howard Se.ca.eCaA.1/ COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Jesus L ove s Y o u ! Allen Temnle CME Church THE DATE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR PUBLIC RELEASE: . 4236 N.E. Eighth Avenue (comer of 8th & Skidmore) P o rtla n d , O re g o n 9 7 2 1 1 (503) 287-0261 Maranatha Church Phillip S. Nelson. Pastor Psalm 34:3 With A Bold New Vision Reaching out until He conies Going Back when He comes Sunday School "A TEACHING CHURCH WITH A REACHING MINISTRY.” MT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service morning 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Teaching 4222 N.E. 12th Ave. Rev. W endell H. W Allace S en io r P a sto r Dr. Janies E. Martin, Senior Pastor 116 NE. Schuyler 7:45 A .M . - W orship Service 9:30 A .M . - Sunday School 7:30 p.m. 10:45 A .M . - W orship Service Thursday 6:36 P .M . - W orship Service Bible Study: 10:3« A .M . - 1 2 Noon - Wednesday Sunday Servcices Moments of Deliverance 7:30 The Friendliest Church in the city Senior Pastor Rev. Samuel M. Irving. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Morning Workshop 10:30 A.M. 6:30 A .M . - 8:00 P .M . - Wednesday Maranatha School of Ministry 6:30P.M. Mid- week services - Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Radio Ministry each Sun. 8am KBMS 284-1954 i ; i < tote* • » • * L M ? ♦ *.♦ • * . * • • \ ' ‘ ’•* J ■ . ^ 0 0 UH ^ 4 » •« '•- fi 3 S ', 1 £& * -* r L. .V->? V*ri ‘ • -. - ‘ 4 \ .. X Mercy Corps Presents JOHN M ICH A EL TALBOT will be presented in concert on Oct. 29th at 7:30 p.m. The concert is being given for the Burnside Project and is being spon sored by the Mercy Corps of Portland. The concert will be held in the beautifully spacious facilities of the Chiles Center on the University of Portland- Campus, located on 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Donations for this function will be accepted at the door. The doors will be opened at 6:30 p.m. Come early to get a good seat. For more information, call the Conference Office (503) 283-7523. J U R IS D IC T IO N #1 H E A D Q U A R T E R ’S C H U R C H G R E A T E R S O L ID R O C K C .O .G .I.C . 1705 N .E . D E K U M • P O R T L A N D , O R 97211 Phone: (503) 283-1524 NAME OF THE NEWS MEDIA YOU RELEASED THIS TO: The Albina Church of God 5522 N.Albina/283-1635 St. Andrew Catholic Church to Present 16th Annual Auction, Oct. 28th lis te d below: Ue.moA.ia.1 C o m m u n ity Ccnfea. PcaecCoA "Together We Grow" is the theme for the church growth conference to be hosted by Western Baptist College Oc tober 30 through November 1, 1989. The conference is planned for pas tors, assistants, ministry leaders and their spouses. It will equip church leaders with Biblical church growth and church planting principles andskills. Cost for the three-day conference is $50 per person and $20 for spouses, alumni of pervious growth conferences or students. Registration begins Mon day, Oct. 30, at 6:00 p.m. (The confer ence will conclude at 12:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 1.) For more information or registra tion forms write to: Office of College Relations, Western Baptist College, 5000 Deer Park Drive S .E., Salem, OR 97301, or call: (503) 581-8600, extension 100.S PARTICIPATING CHOIRS; Name o f Contact Person fo r Sponsoring O rg anization _______ E v e fy n M, Western Baptist to Host Church Growth Conference -K í-'/.v'í« ír'V .-í ít-L'M r¿>'£2] SV.-íi w