Page 3 Portland Observer OCTOBER 26,1989
SCRIPTURE OF
THE WEEK:
RELIGION
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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.
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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
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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.
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Formerly Located at 106 N. Killingworth
We welcome you to our new location at
3606 N. Williams avenue
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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
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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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member, add
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Free
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15,730
18,382
21,034
23,686
26,338
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Owner/ Manager; Alzena DeDeleveaux
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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
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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.
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PORTLAND OBSERVER
’ The Eyes and Ears of the Community’
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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"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;
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