November 28, 1990- The Portland Observer - Page 3
• Portland Observer
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Spears’ home. Close and immediate family
members were present at the wedding
On Friday, November 16,1990, US and the reception. Their planned wed­
Marine Pfc. Eric D. Spears arrived in ding colors of red, black and white were
Portland, on very short notice to his aptly represented in attire, floral and
family and his fiancee, DaShawn LaVctie reception decor. Derick, Eric’s twin
Templeton. Eric and DaShawn had brother, sang at his wedding. Eric’s mother
planned an elaborate wedding, that was and his auntie, Mary Etta Callier-Wells,
to take place, on January 12, 1991; but, also provided musical selections.
‘Shawn’s mother, Mrs. Addie Faye
President Bush pulled everything to the
Templeton,
had her hands full. While
curb really fast.
one
daughter
was being married in Port­
Eric received orders to go home for
land,
Oregon,
the other daughter was
10 days and then report to North Caro­
giving
birth
to
her
first child in Califor­
line’s Camp LeJeune; after which, he is
nia.
This
sounds
like
the beginning of a
to be sent to Saudi Arabia. Eric was all
novel:
“
A
Talc
Between
Two States” .
prepared to go through training and then
I
don’t
envy
the
Templetons.
Edward
begin school; not so. His wedding plans
and
Addie
Templeton
are
the
proud
par­
had to be altered.
ents
of
four
daughters.
Daddy
stayed
in
After shocking his fiancee’, her
Portland
with
the
two
younger
daughters
parents and his family with his untimely
arrival, time and events were sped-up (Amber, 10 and Ebony, 12), took pic­
drastically. He arrived home, Friday the tures at the wedding and reception and
16th; he was married, Wednesday the cooked Thanksgiving dinner the follow­
21st; he honeymooned from Wednesday ing day. Addie paced the floor of the
night to Sunday, November 25th; he left hospital, in California, and periodically
for Camp LeJeune on Monday the 26th, relayed messages of her daughter’s prog­
at 10:05 pm via U.S. air. Vip! Vam! ress. Everyone awaited the good news
with baited breath. “ It’s a boy! DiJon
Boom!!
Is this a tragedy? Eric and ‘Shawn Rodney Akard is his name. He weighed
thought not. “ We did not want to be so in at seven pounds and one ounce.
The new mother, the new baby, the
long apart and not be united in holy mat­
new
grandparents and the newlyweds
rimony.” When asked what had they
are
all
doing fine. And now-just as quickly
planned to do about their previous wed­
as
Eric
arrived, his departure will be as
ding plans? Their response was, “ We
swift.
'Shawn, a new bride separated
are going to postpone the big wedding
from
her
new husband-so soon. Five
and reception until after Eric returns. We
blissful
days...!
“ God has not shown me
shall continue to pray that w, remain in
that
Eric
and
I
will be apart for a long
God’s plans and not just in ..r own."
The private, yet very meaningful, time” says ‘Shawn. “ I know that God
wedding was held at the M l Olivet Baptist will protect Eric and return him to me
Church, 116 NE Schulyer, and the cere­ safely.”
Eric’s older brother, Olf Hansson
mony was performed by Dr. James E.
Martin. Eric and ‘Shawn are both mem­ and Eric's twin brother, Derick, stood as
bers of Mt. Olivet. The ceremony was his best men. Ms. Julie Fehr stood as the
followed by a very small reception at the bride’s maid of honor.
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Sandy Boulevard, presents the Third For a pastor must be a good man whose
Annual Festival of Lights beginning life cannot be spoken against. He must
December 13th and continuing nightly have only one wife, and he must be hard
(except Christmas night) through De­ working and thoughtful, orderly, and
cember 30th. Joyous holiday music, fu ll o f good deeds. He must enjoy having
spectacular lighting displays, puppet guests in his home, and must be a good
shows featuring the story of “ The Lit- Bible teacher. He must not be a drinker
tlest Angel” , and a live animal petting or quarrelsome, but he must be gentle
zoo highlight this ecumenical, family and kind, and not be one who loves
celebration’s theme of hope, peace and money.
love. In addition, over 400 versions of
He must have a well-behaved fa m ­
The Lord’s Prayer, beautifully lettered ily, with children who obey quickly and
and handsomely illustrated in languages quietly. For i f a man can't make his own
from around the world, will be on dis­ little family behave, how can he help the
play in The Grotto’s calligraphy Art whole church?
Gallery during the Festival of Lights.
The pastor must not be a new Chris­
The Festival will be open weeknights tian, because he might be proud o f being
from 5 until 10 p.m. and weekends from chosen so soon, and pride comes before
4 until 10 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for a fall-Satan s downfall is an example.
adults and $2.00 for children 6 to 12 Also, he must be well spoken o f by people
years old. Children 5 and under are free. outside the church—those who aren't
Visitors are asked to bring a canned food Christians-so that Satan can’t trap him
donation benefiting SNOW-CAP Emer­ with many accusations, and leave him
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The deacons must be the same sort
o f good, steady men as the pastors. They
must not be heavy drinkers and must not
The Festival o f Lights features be greedy for money. They must be ear­
holiday music, spectacular light- nest, wholehearted followers o f Christ
ing displays, puppet shows, and who is the hidden source o f their faith.
Before they are asked to be
an animal petting zoo
deacons,they should be given other jobs
in the church as a lest o f their character
nate families and needy individuals each and ability, and if they do well, then they
year in the east county.
may be chosen as deacons.
Over 50 school and church choirs,
Their wives must be thoughtful, not
brass and string ensembles, classical heavy drinkers, not gossipers, but faith-
performers and gospel singers will per­
form during the 17 evening run of the
Festival of Lights, which is expected to
attract 30,000 visitors. Strolling carolers
and traditional Christmas lighting dis­
plays help provide special moments during
this season of thanks giving and family
Saturday, December 1: Fiesta Re­
togetherness.
sistance, music by Blackfish (hot cajun
Public response has been heart­ zydeco!), Mothers of God; clown enter­
warming as children of all ages enjoy the tainment by Angel Ocasio; crafts, peace
sights and sounds of Christmas in The fair, fun for kids! It will be held from 5-
Grotto’s 62-acre parkland setting during 11 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Community
this ecumenical entertainment event.
Center, 806 NE Alberta, Portland. The
Warm beverages and pastries will cost is $5 cover, $3 for children under 12,
be available and add to the seasonal $6 extra for cajun crawfish and gumbo
charm of the Third Annual Festival of feast. Childcare will be provided. This is
Lights.
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Up to now, Army Sgt. George Mor­
ris looked forward to honorable discharge
in December, and a quiet holiday with
his wife, Andrea, and their 3-year-old
daughter.
On Nov. 25, however, the United
Methodist layman risked a prison sen­
tence in defying a military order earlier
this month cancelling his discharge and
ordering him to the Persian Gulf.
Sgt. Morris, 25, a member of Gray­
ling Michelson United Methodist Church,
cited religious and moral reasons for
refusing to ship out with his unit, after
seven years and two hitches in the Army.
“ I never killed anybody. I never
wanted to kill anybody. And 1 never
wanted to be in a situation where I would
have to kill anybody,” he told the De­
troit Free Press.
According to his pastor, the Rev.
Dennis Paulson, Sgt. Morris strongly
opposes the current U.S. presence in the
Middle East as a “ morally unjustifiable
cause,” and denounced the hard line
held against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein,
while “ Israel is in the Gaza Strip and
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other places it has no right to be.”
Mr. Paulson counselled with SgL
Morris and family, and says he supports
the soldier’s decision to object. He hailed
his parishioner as a man of conscience,
one who had “ served his country admi­
rably” in Germany and other locations.
The United Methodist Church sup­
ports “ all persons who make decisions
of conscience in regard to military serv­
ice” (1988 Book of Resolutions), both
those who choose to serve in die military
and those who choose not to serve.
For an enlisted officer to apply for
conscientious objector status will be ex­
tremely difficult, Pentagon spokesper­
son Lt. Col Joseph Allred reportedly told
the Free Press. The two qualifications
are total objection to any activity related
to war or a more limited objection to
bearing arms, Lt. Col. Allred said.
Military leaders tend to view a change
of heart such of that of Sgt. Morris with
skepticism, he said. “ Nobody goes into
the military wanting to go to war, but
everybody recognizes that is part of the
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prayer.
Paul told Timothy if he would ex­
plain these things to the others, he would
be doing his duty as a worthy pastor who
is fed by faith and by the true teachings
he has followed.
Don’t waste time arguing over fool­
ish ideas and silly myths and legends.
Spend your time and energy in the exer­
cise of keeping spiritually fit. Bodily
exercise is all right, but spiritual exercise
is much more important and is a tonic for
all you do. So exercise yourself spiritu­
ally and practice being a better Chris­
tian, because that will help you not only
now in this life, but in the next life, too.
This is the truth and everyone should
accept it. We work hard and suffer much
in order that people will believe it, for
our hope is in the living God who died for
all, and particularly for those who have
accepted his salvation.
To all the Christian family m em­
bers, you are being admonished to teach
these things and make sure everyone
learns them well. Don’t let anyone think
little of you because you are young. Be
their ideal; let them follow the way you
teach and live; be a pattern for them in
your love, your faith, and your clean
thoughts. Do these things as Paul told
Timothy, in his letter. Read and explain
the Scriptures to the church; preach God’s
Word.
Be sure to use the abilities God has
given you through his prophets when the
elders of the church laid their hands upon
your head. Put these abilities to work;
throw yourself into your tasks so that
everyone may notice your improvement
and progress. Keep a close watch on all
you do and think. Stay true to what is
right and God will bless you and use you
to help others.
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fu l in everything they do. Deacons should
have only one wife and they should have
happy, obedient families. Those who do
well as deacons will be well rewarded
both by respect from others and also by
developing their own confidence and
bold trust in the Lord.
This letter was written by Paul near
the end of his life, and he addressed it to
his associate Timothy, whom he had left
in Ephesus to correct some problems in
the church. By this time, problems had
arisen concerning doctrine, church prac­
tice, church government, and various
aspects of Christian living. He wrote
these things to Timothy so that he would
know what kind of men he should choose
as officers for the church of the living
God, which contains and holds high the
truth of God.
It is quite true that the way to live a
godly life is not an easy matter. But the
answer lies in Christ, who came to earth
as a man, was proven spotless and pure in
his Spirit, was served by angels, was
preached among the nations, was ac­
cepted by men everywhere and was re­
ceived up again to his glory in heaven.
But the Holy Spirit tells us clearly
that in the last times some in the church
will turn away from Christ and become
eager followers of teachers with devil-
inspired ideas. These teachers will tell
lies with straight faces and do it so often
that their consciences won’t even bother
them. They will say it is wrong to be
married and wrong to eat meal, even
though God gave these things to well-
taught Christians to enjoy and be thank­
ful for. For everything God made is good,
and we may eat it gladly if we are thank­
ful for it, and if we ask God to bless it, for
it is made good by the Word of God and
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