December 12, 1990- The Portland Observer Page 3
i Portland Observer
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
RELIGION
COMMISSIONED has been de­
scribed as one of the best bands in gospel
music today, and without ever compro­
mising the gospel of Jesus Christ, they
have reached heights that have surprised
almost everyone but them.
For almost a decade the strongly
soul-oriented, R&B band known as
COMMISSIONED has been dazzling the
gospel market with hits, such as: “ I’m
goin’ O n” , “ Go Tell Somebody” , “ So
Good to Know The Savior” , and “ If My
People:. In fact, besides having been
named Contemporary Group of the Year
for two years running by the Gospel
Music Workshop o f America, they have
also garnered attention by their appear­
ances on the 700 Club, The Bobby Jones
Gospel Hour, and a Tributc to Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., which aired on national
television twice since it’s production.
All members-Michael Brooks, Fred
Hammond, Michael Williams, Mitchell
Jones, Keith Staten and Karl Reid, are
quite excited as the band looks forward
to really making a positive impact on
today’s youth, especially the young black
male. COMMISSIONED resides in
Detroit, Michigan. Michael Brooks says,
“ We want to give back to God’s people
some of what God has given us, and it’s
time for young men and boys to have
some positive role models. Especially in
the black community...there are not
enough young black role models.”
COMMISSIONED has made it a
point to tour each year and to touch
bases with those persons whose lives
they have touched in previous concerts.
I can remember them being here several
years ago. They made an unscheduled
appearance on the Portland Sickle Cell
Program and Keith touched the hearts of
everyone listening with his rendition of
“ Precious Lord” .
Radio stations KBOO and KPDQ
will be announcing ticket give aways all
through the days preceding the concert.
Get your tickets as soon as possible
because seating is limited. The concert,
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BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS
These passages of scripture, taken
from the book of I Timothy, should serve
as a guideline on “ How a Good Chris­
tian Should Act in Everyday Circum­
stances” .
Never speak sharply to an older man
or woman, but plead with him respect­
fully just as though he/she were your
own father or mother. Talk to the younger
men as you would to much loved broth­
ers. Treat the older women as mothers,
and the girls as your sisters,thinking only
pure thoughts about them.
The church should take loving care
of women whose husbands have died, if
they don ’ t have anyone else to help them.
But if they have children, these are the
ones who should take the responsibility,
for kindness should begin at home, sup­
porting needy parents. This is something
that pleases God very much.
The church should care for widows
who are poor and alone in the world, if
they are looking to God for his help and
spending much time in prayer, but not if
they are spending their time running
around gossiping, seeking only pleasure
and thus ruining their souls. This should
be your church rule so that the Christians
will know and do what is right
But anyone who won’t care for their
own relatives when they need help, espe­
cially those living in his own family, has
no right to say he is a Christian. Such a
person is worse than the heathen.
A widow who wants to become one
of the special church workers should be
at least sixty years old and have been
married only once. She must be well
which is scheduled to take place on the
21st of December at 7 PM, in the eve­
ning, at the MARANATHA CHURCH,
will be a spiritual and an informative
concert. Come expecting a blessing. It is
safe to say that the rich, expressive styl­
ing and soulful, tight harmonies that
have come to be COMMISSIONED’s
very trademark, will be exhibited during
Friday the 21st of December’s evening
of worship. And...if you didn’t get enough,
you can always run up the freeway to
Tacoma, Washington the next day and
COMMISSIONED will appear at the
Temple Theatre located on 49 St. He­
lens.
Go out today and purchase your
tickets from the following locations:
Maranatha Church Office, One-Stop ¿
Records and House of Sound.
“ Although many issues have been
addressed the main thing is getting more
and more people to know the Lord Jesus
Christ. Making an impact in this area is
the biggest thing w'e’re looking at” , s h a r e s ^ |\
Brooks.
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witnesses to accuse him. If he has really
sinned, then he should be rebuked in
front of the whole church so that no one
else will follow his example.
I (Paul) solemnly command you in
the presence of God and the bord Jesus
Christ and of the holy angel, to do this
whether the pastor is a special friend of
yours or not. All must be treated exactly
the same. Never be in a hurry about
choosing a pastor; you may overlook his
sins and it will look as if you approve of
them. Be sure that you yourself stay
away from all sin.
Remember that some men, even
pastors, lead sinful lives and everyone
knows it. In such situations you can do
something about it. But in other cases
only the judgment day will reveal the
terrible truth. In the same way, everyone
knows how much good some pastors do,
but sometimes their good deeds aren’t
known until long afterward.
Christian employees should work
hard for their employers and and respect
them; never let it be said that Christ’s
people are poor workers. Don’t let the
name of God or his teaching be laughed
at because of this. If their employers is a
Christian, that is no excuse for slowing
down; rather they should work all the
harder because a brother in the faith is
being helped by their efforts.
Teach these truths and encourage all
to obey them. Some may deny these
things, but they are the sound, whole­
some teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
and are the foundation for a godly life.
Anyone who says anything different is
both proud and stupid.
(Finale’ in next week’s issue)
thought of by everyone because of the
good she has done. Has she brought up
her children well? Has she been kind to
strangers as well as to other Christians?
Has she helped those who are sick and
hurt? Is she always ready to show kind­
ness?
The younger widows should not
become members of this special group
because after awhile they are likely to
disregard their vow to Christ and marry
again. And so they will stand condemned
because they broke their first promise.
Besides, they are likely to be lazy and
spend their time gossiping around from
house to house, getting into other people’s
business. So I think it is better for these
younger widows to marry again and
have children, and take care of their
own homes; then no one will be able to
say anything against them. For I am
afraid that some of them have already
turned away from the church and been
led astray by Satan.
Let me remind you again that a
widow’s relatives must take care of her,
and not leave this to the church to do.
Then the church can spend its money
for the care of widows who are all alone
and have nowhere else to turn.
Pastors who do their work well
should be paid well and should be highly
appreciated, especially those who work
hard at both preaching and teaching.
For the Scriptures say, “ Never tie up
the mouth of an ox when it is treading
out the grain - let him eat as he goes
along!” And in another place, “ Those
who work deserve their pay!”
Don’t listen to complaints against
the pastor unless there are two or three
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Church Phone: 289-0147
Study Phone: 289-1911
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PORTLAND! Are You Ready?
BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS
Scripture o f the W eet
Sunday Service
10:45
Sunday School
9:30
Bible Study
6:00
Meeting Service
7:00 P.M.
BY ULLYSSES TUCKER, JR
Officer George Weatheroy, of the
Portland Police Bureau, presents Martin
Luther King Elementary student Derrick
Beerbohm with a safety helmet for bike
riding. Recently, Beerbohm was a victim
of a hit and run driver near the school.
Students observing the accident quickly
captured the plate numbcr/car descrip­
tion and reported it to the office. Shortly
afterwards, the driver was arrested and
charged. He was driving with a suspended
license. His girlfriend, who allowed him
to drive the car, was also charged in the
accident. Beerbohm said that he was glad
to receive the helmet. He plans to wear it
whenever he rides his bike and advises
other kids to do the same. Beerbohm
received minor injuries.
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Pastor, Rev. James C.E. Faulkner
4236 NE Eighth Avenue
Theme: Whatever you're going
to do for the Lord, do it now.
(corner of 8th 8 Skidmore)
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 287-0261
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