"The Spirit of Hope in the World"
In Memory O f. . .
Robert Hart Johnson was bom in Ya
kima, Washington on December 28,1926 to
the late Will and Viola Johnson.
Robert was the youngest of three sons,
William A. and Walter who preceded him in
death. As a child he was cheerful, happy and
had a sense of humor which he carried into
adulthood.
Robert w as baptized by the Late Bishop
Robert Scareie, founder of the House of
Prayer of All Nations.
Al ter Graduating from Franklin, he joined
the U.S. Navy. He felt it was an honor to
serve his country well. Not knowing how to
swim, he often said he would have been the
first to walk the waters if his ship had sprung
a leak.
Robert was one of the original founders
of the Royal Esquire Club, Inc., in Portland,
Oregon.
His work accomplishments included
Portland Hotel, Union Pacific Railroad, Co
lumbia Athletic Club and over twenty loyal
years at the Sheraton Hotel, Lloyd Center,
which he helped opened as head of room
service. At the time of his death he was em
ployed by Red Lion, Lloyd Center and Bums
Inti. Security.
He is survived by his three children
Denise Viola, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cheri Lavette
and Robert Charles, Portland, Oregon. Grand
children Amiri, Imani and Justin. Cousins
Juanita, Lois and Carl Johnson, Portland,
Oregon and Florence May of Oakland, Cali
fornia. Four nephews, two grandnieces, five
grandnephews and a host of friends.
On Saturday, Nov. 18 approximately 40
children ranging from ages 5-12 gathered
with Sculptor Charles Tatum in the North
Portland Branch Library to continue a proj
ect entitled “The Spirit of Hope in the World."
The project is the result of a grant received by
Tatum designed to encourage children in the
inner city (K-6 graders) to look positively
toward the future rather than dwelling on
negative forecast.
Tatum involves the children in the proj
ect in several ways, as; writers, photogra
phers, sculptor/tress, as Lynne Wright inter
preted for the deaf/hearing impaired, and
Alvin Harris played music to inspire the
visually impaired. Children with various
abilities where welcomed to participate despite
their physical challenges.
“ The children first have to learn that
they can work with all ages, ethnic groups,
and people of varied levels of ability in their
own community, to understand that there is
hope to work and play with people in all parts
of the world,” said Tatum.
“ I remember being very young and
unafraid to try creative things and when left
alone, often, I came up with some pretty
good stuff, so, I use this method when work
ing with the children. In addition, I have
always wanted to work with children where
there isn’t a set structure in which to ap
proach learning, this project is giving me
that opportunity. The children use their own
basic learning patterns . . . using what they’ve
got and just do! ” Tatum says.
The children first have to learn that they
can work with all ages, ethnic groups, and
people of varied levels of ability in their own
community, to understand that there is hope
to work and play with people in all parts of the
world," said Tatum.
“HOPE IN THE WORLD'’--Pictured from (left to right) are Sculpturer Charles
Tatum, participating in activities, Syrone Turner and Maurice Cowley. (Photo
courtesy o f Bonnie Tinker).
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The Rainbow Of Love
I n R e m e m b ra n c e O f . . .
Robert H. "Bob" Johnson
December 28,1926
November 25,1989
A Memorial Service for Robert (
"Bob" Johnson of Portland, Ore
gon, will be held on Dec. 1st., at
1:00 P.M. at the Vann & Vann
Funeral Home, 5211 N. Williams
Ave., Portland.
The Family would like any re
membrances be contributions to
the America Heart Association.
OBITUARY
Gloria C. Jackson-Fuller
Born: August 13,1923
Died: November 28,1989
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WINTER TERM
Registration is now open for Winter
Term classes at North Portland Bible Col
lege. Classes begin January 8, featuring classes
on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights
and Monday mornings. Call 288-2919 for a
free brochure and course details, and also to
register for classes.
SEMINAR
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
The North Portland Association of Chris
tian Educators is sponsoring a seminar, en
titled “ Up With Sunday School," on the 9th
day of December, 1989 at the Emmanuel
Temple Church located on 1032 N. Shaver
Street from 7:30 a m. to 12:15 p.m.
The public is cordially invited to attend
this most informative session. Sunday School
Teachers, Lay-Persons, and all those persons
who are interested in increasing their knowl
edge in the proper presentation and teaching
of the Sunday School lessons, should surely
make it a point to attend this seminar.
For further information, contact Normal
Williams at (503) 287-0624 or Beth Nance at
(503)288-2919.
FOUNDER’S DAY
CELEBRATION AND
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
by Michael Lindsey, Dean o f North Portland Bible College
Witness For The Lord
The Gospel of John emphasizes a differ
ent side of John the Baptist; "H e came as a
witness to testify concerning that light, so
that through him all men might believe. He
himself was not that light; he came only as a
witness to the light” (John 1:7-8, NIV). As
a preacher of righteousness, John could turn
the hearts of people away from sin. But in
order to do his people any lasting good, he
also had to point them toward the Savior.
And in our text we see how well John the
Baptist witnessed concerning Jesus.
First, he did not take any credit for the
responsiveness of the crowds who came out
into the barren wilderness to hear him (see
Matt 3:1 -6). Under the repeated questions of
the priests and Levites, John denied any role
like that of a great prophet.
He said he was simply “ a voice of one
calling in the desert.” In fact, there is no
record that John performed any kind of miracle
during his powerful ministry. The preaching
of the Word was powerful enough to convict
people and prepare the way for the Lord.
Second, he emphasized his own experi
ence with Jesus in his witness. John had
baptized Jesus, and had seen the sign of the
Holy Spirit coming down onto Jesus (John
1:32-34), and this gave him certainty in his
testimony.
John serves as a model for our witness
for Jesus. When we believers share our faith
with others, we shouldn't just preach a list of
d o ’s and don’t’s. a sterile legalism, as if our
good works are the essence of Christianity.
We should emphasize the wonderful Person
we have grown to love, and our experiences
of his grace and care for us.
For further study on the ministry of John
the Baptist, I recommend the study of these
Scriptures: John 3:22-36; Matthew 11:2-19;
14:1-12:21:23-27,
The Sunday School lesson for Dec. 3rd
in the uniform series will be John 1:6-8,19-
34, dealing with the witness of John the
Baptist.
I am delighted to begin with you a study
of the Gospel of John The "international
lessons" will move through the Gospel for
about five months, till Eastertime, and we
will have the opportunity to see the life of
Jesus Christ in great detail, through the eyes
of one of his closest disciples. If you aren’t
yet in the habit of attending Sunday School
classes, this week would be the perfect time
to begin. Don’t miss out!
The Gospel of John was written by one
of Jesus’ twelve disciples (also called apostles),
John the son of Zebedee and brother of
James. James and John were among the first
disciples Jesus called (Matthew 4:21-22,10:2-
4). However, John does not refer to himself
by name, but only as “ the disciple whom
Jesus loved,” or a similar phrase (John 13:23-
24; 18:15-16; 19:26-27; and especially 21:20-
24). This showed his modesty, I believe, and
the awe he felt as having such a favored
position in Christ’s ministry.
But there was another man named John,
whose role in Jesus’ life and ministry were so
important that the Gospel writer tells us
about him in the opening verses of chapter
one. The other gospels call him John the
Baptist, and emphasize his ministry of preach
ing repentance, and baptizing the repentant
in the river Jordan (Matt 3:1-12; the title
"B aptist” has nothing to do with the modem
denomination of Christians). Luke records
the miraculous circumstances of John’s birth,
and he alone reveals that Jesus and the Bap
tist were related, through their mothers (Luke
1:36).
‘A Grand-Slam Homer For Jesus’
With the completion of the $9 million
FaithDome in Los Angeles, televangelist
Pastor Fred Price hits what he calls, "A
Grand-Slam Homer for Jesus,” reports the
December EBONY.
Considered the largest house of worship
in the country, the FaithDome, which was
built with no pillars or columns, and has a
seating capacity of 10,146, is the center of
the Crenshaw Christian Center, which, after
modest beginnings now boasts a 17,000-
member non-denominational congregation.
‘ ‘Hallelujah, Jesus just hit a grand-slam home
run!” Pastor Price told his congregation at
the facility’s opening. " I t ’s the end of one
era and just the beginning of another.’ ’
Chided by critics early on for spending
nearly $10 million on a building that may
have been better spent feeding the poor and
hungry. Pastor Price stresses that his phi
losophy and calling is and always has been to
teach people to fish, rather than to just give
them one.
PLANNED
The National Council on Negro Women,
’’ortland Section, will hold its annual Foun
der's Day Tea and Membership Drive on the
third day of December , 1989, at 3143 NE
14th Ave., Portland. The festivities will take
place between the hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
Donations will be accepted. All funds re
ceived will be earmarked for scholarships to
further enhance the education of our young
people, in our community.
Come! Help make a difference.
IN CONCERT
Near Lloyd Center
“ Before You Must’ ’
“Breath O f Life Quartet
282-1664
(from Washington, D.C.)
1105 N.E. Broadway
Saturday, December 2,1989 • 7:30 P.M.
SUNNYSIDE SDA CHURCH
10501 SE Market (Portland)
Concert is to benefit CITY, an urban youth educational program.
Suggested donation: $5.00 and one can of food to be given to area food
bank. Donations
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AKANATHA
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4236 N.E. Eighth Avenue
(corner o f 8th & Skidmore)
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 287-0261
Phillip S. Nelson, Pastor
Psalm 34:3
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‘¡A ‘Teaching Church T t'if/i A ‘Xyaching M inistry.'
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST
---- CHURCH
■
Love is a rainbow in the heart
with a kind of magic glow
That has a way of brightening
all the days that come and go.
Love is a tender look, a smile,
a comforting touch of hands,
A warm and rare togetherness
with someone who understands.
Love is a rainbow that we share--
its radiance is giving-
And, dearest of God's precious gifts,
it's what makes life worth living.
Gloria C. Jackson-Fuller, born in Chi
cago, Illinois, on A ugust 13, 1923, only
child of W illa Eugenia (Sm ith) and Hugh
Jackson, passed away on N ovem ber 28, at
her home after an extended illness.
M rs. Fuller Is survived by her hus
band. A rth u r E. Fuller. F uneral a rra n g e
m ents pending.
Wigland
According to Tatum the children will
continue to work on the project every Satur
day 2:30-4:00 p.m. until it’s projected com
pletion in early 1990. There is still room for
new enrollees. Registration is free and snacks
are provided at the North Portland Branch
Library, 512 North Killingsworth. If an in
terpreter is needed call 282-0574.
Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
116 N.E. Schuyler
• (503) 284-1954
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9:30 A.M. - SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:45 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE
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10:30 A.M. -12 NOON - WEDNESDAY
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Sunday Services
Sunday School
9:00 A.M.
M orning Workshop
10:30 A.M.
Maranatha School o f M inistry
6:30 P.M.
Mid-Week Services - Wednesday
7:30 P.M.
Rev. W endell H. Wallace
Senior Pastor