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Why Did He
Have To Die?
By Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
[based on the text found in I Peter 3 & 4
the LIVING BIBLE]
Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God,
was bom of the v irgin Mary and became
flesh.
As Christ stood speaking to His
disciples, he said “ I am the way, the
.ruth, and the life: no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me. If ye had known
me, for who I am, then you would have
known who my Father is. From now on
you know him--and have seen him!”
‘ ‘Don’t you believe that I am in
the Father and the Father is in me? The
words I say are not my own but are from
my Father who lives in me. And he does
his work through me. Or else believe it
because of the mighty miracles you have
seen me do.” [John 14]
Yes! Christ lived among us and
He suffered human pains. He came to
this earth so that he could better under­
stand the human side of man. In doing
so, he also found out the difficulty that
man was having with sin. The Cross
was a planned destiny. Chrst had to
make that suprem e sacrifice; if he had
not...we would all be lost. Christ had to
die.
Can you imagine dying for your
friends? That is what Chrst did! Christ
suffered for YOU! He died once for the
sins of all us guilty sinners, although he
himself was innocent of any sin at any
time, that he might bring us safely home
to God. But though his body died, his
spirit lived on, and it was in the spirit that
he visited the spirits in prison, and
preached to them -spirits of those who,
long before in the days of Noah, waited
patiently for them while Noah was build­
ing the Ark. Yet, only eight persons
were saved from drowning in that ter­
rible flood. (That, by the way, is what
baptism pictures for us: in baptism we
show that we have been saved from
death and doom by the resurrection of
Christ; not because our bodies are washed
clean by the water, but because in being
baptized we are turning to God and ask­
ing him to cleanse our hearts from sin.)
Now, Christ is in heaven, sit­
ting in the place of honor next to God the
Father, with all the angels and powers of
heaven bowing before him and obeying
him.
Since Christ suffered and under­
went pain, you must have the same atti­
tude he did; you must be ready to suffer,
too. For remember, when your body
suffers, sin loses its power, and you
won’t be spending the rest of your life
chasing after evil desires, but will be
anxious to do the will of God. You have
had enough in the past of the evil things
the godless enjoy: sex sin, lust, getting
drunk, wild parties, drinking bouts, and
the worship of idols, and other terrible
sins.
Of course, your former friends
will be very surprised when you don’t
eagerly join them any more in the wicked
things they do, and they will laugh at you
in that they must face the Judge of all,
living and dead; they will be punished
for the way they have lived. That is why
the GOOD NEWS was preached even
to those who were dead-killed by the
flood--so that although their bodies were
punished with death, they could still live
in their spirits as God lives.
The end of the world is coming
soon. Therefore be earnest, thoughtful
men of prayer. Most important of all,
continue to show deep love for each
other, for love makes up for many of
your faults. Cheerfully share what you
have with those who need a meal or a
place to stay for the night
God has given each of you some
special abilities; be sure to use them to
help each other, passing on to others
God’s many kinds of blessings.
This suffering is all part of the
work God has given you. Christ, who
suffered for you, is your example. Fol­
low in his steps: he never sinned, never
told a lie, never answered back when
insulted; when he suffered he did not
threaten to get even; he left his case in
the hands of God who always judges
fairly. He personally carried the load of
our sins in his own body when he died on
the cross, so that we can be finished with
sin and live a good life from now on. For
his wounds have healed ours! PRAISE
THE LORD!!
We are all like sheep who have
gone astray; but Christ came to die, so
that we could all be rescued. There is
just one catch, though. God gave to
m an-the ability to choose. Yes, God
created us; but he does not force any of
us to serve him. He has shown us, by His
life’s example, that we can make it—
only if we w ant to. Everyone must
decide whether or not they want Christ
to dwell within.
My dear sisters and brothers,
we are only visitors here. Since our real
home is in heaven I beg you to keep
away from the evil pleasures of this
world; they are not for you, for they
fight against your very souls.
Pray for the L ord’s work to be
done around the world.
PRAISE GOD!!! My Lord
has risen. He is NOT dead but ALIVE
forevermore.
IN MEMORY OE
OSCAR A. BOOKER, SR.
FEBRUARY 19,1900-APRIL 5,1990
Oscar A. Booker was bom February 19,1900 in Columbus, Texas. He passed away
in Fern Hill Care Center on April 5, 1990.
He was one of six children bom to John and Mary Jane Booker.
He met and married Ida L. Clark on March 17, 1920. She preceded him in death.
To this union one daughter, Nina Booker Merida and two sons, Floyd N. Booker, Sr.
and Oscar Booker, Jr. were bom.
For many years Mr. Booker was a resident of Fort Worth Texas, where he was a self-
employed contractor. Mr. Booker was an organizer and manager of the Harps of
Zion Gospel Group which traveled extensively spreading joy and good will.
Mr. Booker left a host of friends and relatives when he moved from Fort Worth,
Texas to Portland, Oregon on November 1982. Ge gained new friends while a
resident of Walnut Park Apartments for more than eight years.
He leaves to mourn, one brother, Leslie and one sister, Johnnie Mae both of
Columbus, Texas, one daughter, Nina L. Merida, Temple, Texas, two sons, Floyd
Sr., and Oscar Jr., 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of relatives
and friends in Portland and Texas.
Services were held at graveside on April 9,1990. Rev. John Pack III officiated.
Inspiration Written on the Walls
GOD BLESS THIS
Did you know that more than 70% of Americans feel it is ‘very
important” to share their spiritual and religious beliefs with their
children? More than half feel spirituality is gaining influence in family
life. So says a recent better homes and gardens survey.
From the most modest homes to mansions, this spirituality is often
expressed by displaying framed needlework and hand-painted plaques
of blessings and inspirations.
As an extension of this trend, a very special collection of wallcover­
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Appropriately called bless this house , the collection contains Biblical
quotes as well as other messages of love and warm feelings.
This first-in-the-world collection of inspirational wallcoverings rec­
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He died so you could conquer sin,
With a plan for Eternal Life to win.
If you sang His praise for a million years,
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The debt you owe could not be paid,
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The N ortheast Portland Com m u­
nity C elebrates The Easter Season
Come one! Come all to the 1990
Community Easter Egg Hunt. When:
Saturday, April 14, 1990 from 9:00
am to 10:30 a.m. for all children ages
2-10. This will be held at the Penin­
sula Park, in the playground area.
The function is being sponsored by
the Most Worthy Prince Hall Grand
Lodge, F & AM of Oregon and its
jurisdiction. Special prizes will be
awarded.
H e’s Alive Today
A very stirring and moving play,
depicting the life and death of Christ,
was written and directed by Miss
Julianne R. Johnson, well-known ac­
tress and vocalist of stage and screen,
will be presented on Easter Sunday at
6:30 pm at the Mount Olivet Baptist
church, 116 NE Schuyler Street.
The script was adapted from the
King James Version of the Holy Scrip­
ture. Come see and hear the Holy
Scripture brought to life. The play is a
production of the Music Department of
Mt. Olivet. The role of Jesus is being
portrayed by Rev. Clay R. Drayton, Jr.
The performance will begin promptly.
Come early to get a good seat
Dr. Jam es E. M artin, senior pastor.
Twelfth Annual Concert
The Music Department of the Em
manuel Temple Full Gospel Pentecos­
tal Church will present its twelfth an­
nual gospel musical on the fourteenth
day of April by the Adult Choir, of the
church. The Gospel will be delivered in
song. Come! Enjoy! Shout! Be happy!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
1032 N. Sum ner
287-2223
Bishop A.A. Wells, pastor.
Maundy Thursday Service
Special preparations are being made
for the feast that will be held in the
lower auditorium of the Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church on Thursday, April
12, 1990 to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the
sanctuary, upstairs.
If you have never attended this
meaningful and inspiring service, plan
on attending this year. You will never
forget the scriptures nor the hymns,
nor will you ever want to miss this
annual event ever again. Come early;
because after a certain time the doors
are locked and no one may enter the
service, while it's in progress.
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Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
116 N.E. Schuyler
• (503) 284-1954
9:00 A.M.
Morning Worship
10:30 A.M.
3 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES
8:00 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE
1230 P.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE
CHURCH SCHOOL: SATURDAY MORNING 9 A M. TO 10 A.M.
BIBLE STUDY:
Maranatha School of Ministry
10:30 A.M. - 12 NOON - WEDNESDAY
6:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. - WEDNESDAY
Mid-Week Services • Wednesday
Radio Ministry Each Sunday, 8.00 A.M. - KBMS
7:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
Rev. W endell H. Wallace
Senior Pastofr^