January 2,1991—The Portland Observer- Page 3
Portland Observer —
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
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RELIGION
Working As a Team
BY MATTIE AWN CALUER-SPEARS
Multnomah School of the Bible. His
goal is to receive a degree in Biblical
Education. Another person whose life
had a tremendous influence on the young
and impressionable Rev. Lightner-was
Bishop George D. McKinney, Ph.D.
Bishop McKinney is the Presiding Bishop
over the Southern California 2nd Juris­
diction (Church of God in Christ). “ I
shall never forget what this man taught
me and the spiritual impact his life has
been on mine” , Roderick shared.
EXCITEMENT
OVERWHELMING
Roderick and Brenzell are all ex­
cited about this new road that they will
be traveling on, together. Yes! Excited
abut pastoring a new church in an area
because there is a great enough need out
there to not do this. There are enough
In the midst of all the hustle and
people out on the streets, during Sunday
bustle, the comradery and mass confu­
Worsnip service, to fill several congre­
sion dealt up by the world on a daily
gations. My focus will be on the
basis there sparks a sign of hope.
unchurched and the unsaved. Part of the
Recently, I received a call hearlding
plan will be to have Home Bible studies
the news of still another young man, and
between the twocities. Some in Portland
his family, who has made the choice to
and some in Vancouver. Wherever the
stand on the Lord’s side. I said to myself,
persons live, as Pastor, it is my desire to
“ Oh no! I hope that this is not some kind
meet their spiritual needs as their under-
of hoax. Why this sudden influx in people
Shepherd. Life Stream will feature ‘Living
wanting to open their own churches.? I
Streams Ministries, Inc. [St. John 10:10
hope that he is sincere and has direction
and 7:38 NIV], These ministries, as pre­
in what he is about to embark upon.
viously stated, will concentrate on fam­
Pastoring a church is nothing to play
ily structure and community needs.”
with.” Well, after interviewing Roder­
The Life Stream Full Gospel Church
ick and Brenzell Lightner, all of my
will hold it’s services in the Red Lion Inn
questions
and
at the Quay. You
doubts were quickly
will find them in
dispelled.
the Gull’s Nest
„ Roderick was
Room. There will
divinely called, as
be three services
tie stated, to the
scheduled each
ministry at the ten­
Sunday and they
der age of 16 years
are:
Sunday
qld. He has been in
School, 9:45 am
training for the min­
for all ages; Morn­
istry for seventeen
ing Worship Serv­
years. And-where
ice, 11am and
did he receive this
Evening Worship,
great influence? As
6pm. The main
a young boy he re­
emphasis is to meet
ceived his basic
the need of the
Bible training from
people. The doors
his grandmother,
of
LIFE
Pictured are: (back row) Rev. Roderick C. Lightner, Sr. and Roderick, Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy Light­
STREAM FULL
(middle row) Brenzell B. Lightner and Brenzell LaJoya (front row) Rodell
ner.
G O S P E L
This thirty-two year old, raised in where
the
word
is
much CHURCH will open on the 6th day of
Oakland, California, six foot three, or so, needed...Vancouver, Washington. The January. The Life Stream Full Gospel
husband and father of three chidren got church, L IFE STREAM FULL GOS­ Church is affiliated with the Full Gospel
his first glimpse of Portland approxi­ PEL CHURCH, will feature an empha­ Pentecostal Association. Bishop A.A.
mately eleven years ago. He was docked sis on the family, singles, men and women Wells, Pastor of the Emmanuel Temple
here, with his U.S. Naval ship, at Swan ministries.” I asked him “ Why Vancou­ Full Gospel Pentecostal Church an Port­
Island. His ship was in for repairs. Dur­ ver?” He said that Vancouver is basi­ land, is the national President and Pre­
ing his stay in Portland, he met Miss cally an untapped area of approximately siding Bishop o f the Association. An
Brenzell Brewster while attending Sun­ 600 to 1000 Black families who reside in Official “ k ic k -o ff service is scheduled
day service at the Greater Mount Cal very the Vancouver, Washington metropoli­ to be held at the Red Lion Inn at the
Church of God in Christ-Bishop H.B. tan area. “ There is a tremendous need Quay, in Vancouver, Washington, at 3:30
for the Gospel Message to be taught from pm with the Emmanuel Temple Church
Daniels, Pastor.
?• Roderick married Brenzell, com­ the Bible with simplicity through the of Portland and other area churches. The
pleted seven years in the fU.S. Naval enabling power of the Holy Spirit” says call is for “ ...all who are weary” of the
Service, received an honorable discharge, Roderick. “ There are approximately 60 world’s pressures, influences and tmmped-
came to Portland and was ordained to Black attended churches within the up promises to come and hear the Word
preach by Bishop H.B. Daniels. Roder­ Northeast Portland black community. of the Lord. Come and receive everlast­
ick and Brenzell have three lovely chil- Many of the families are driving across ing life through Jesus Christ which is
dren-Roderick, Jr., 8; Brenzell LaJoya, the interstate bridge to hear the Gospel obtainable only upon the basis of belief,
5; Rodell, 4.
preached. I intend to take the Gospel to and the most majority of the human race
Roderick attended Oregon State them by planting a church in Vancouver. have never had a genuine opportunity to
University, National University in Cali­ It is also my intentions NOT to extract believe. The invitation and the challenge
fornia and is presently attending the members from existing congregations is being given. The is a great spiritual
St. Paul Missionary
Baptist Church
8101 N. Fiske Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97203
Study Phone: 289-1911
Church Phone: 289-0147
awakening happening right now. Having
good standing with your neighbors and
friends is not enough. It is time to have a
right relationship with God Almighty.
Jesus Christ said that he came to give us
life and to give it more abundantly. Take
advantage of this opportunity, “ today!”
A TEAM EFFORT
Rev. Lightner can hardly say that he
is embarking upon this venture all alone.
His wife, Brenzell, speaks so positively
and with such assurance of her role to
work side by side with her husband. Her
plans are to help organize the various
ministries, such as: women’s Ministries,
the Usher Board, the Choir and etc. She,
too, is excited about the new work God
has given to them. “ I will do everything
in my power to support my husband.”
‘ ‘When I first met my husband, I had
no idea that he was going to become a
pastor of a church. I had always wanted
to be the wife of a minister. I had asked
the Lord to bless me with a husband who
wanted to be a minister. So, this is just
great.” As she continued to share, she
said, “ The location of the church was my
husband’s vision , given to him from the
Lord. I’m in total agreement with him.”
Rev. Lightner says, “ This is a team
ministry.” He and his wife share their
ideas and thoughts with one another.
Sometimes he uses her ideas. “ The Lord
gave me the name of the church several
years ago” said Rev. Lightner. “ We are
not just targeting the Black community
but are believing that God will add the
other families and persons of other races
and cultures. God told us to forsake not
the assembling of ourselves (Believers)
together. Man chose to divide into de­
nominations. This was not God’s inten­
tion. I want to create an atmosphere where
everyone can come and worship without
any reservations of whether or not they
will be accepted.”
The theme for Life Stream will be-
” A loving Church with a Caring Minis­
try” . Rev. Lightner says that he intends
to show this to the entire church.
Who’s welcome at Life Stream? “ The
tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearn­
ing to breath free, the wretched refuge of
the teaming shores. Bring these and the
homeless.” God has many blessings in
store for Life Stream, it’s under shepherd
and his wife. My prayer is that they will
continually share His heavenly glory for
theirs will be a ‘ ‘crown of life,” even the
“ divine nature.” [Revelation 2:10; II
Peter 1:4]
MT OLIVET BAPTIST
CHURCH
WE ARE MOVING
SUNDAY SERVICES
TO
Stone Tower Church,
N.E. Sandy Blvd. & 30th
Worship Services 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
Church School 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Bible Study, Wednesdays, 116 N.E.Schuyler
10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Service
10:45
Sunday School
9:30
Bible Study
6:00
Evening Service
7:00 P.M.
Radio Ministry each Sunday. 8:00 A.M.-KBMS
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A New Church is Planted
In the City of Vancouver,
Washington
Rev Roderick C. Lightner
Schedule of Services:
Sunday School
9:45 A.M.
Morning Worship
11:00 A.M
Evening Worship
6:00 P.M.
Weekly Bible Study to be Announced
THE LIFE STREAM FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
First Opening Service Will Be Held
Sunday January 6,1991
11:00 A.M.
” A Loving Church with a Caring Ministry"
Streams
Our Temporary Location Will Be At The
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AT THE QUAY
100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660
In The Gull's Nest Room
N of I-5 Bridge on left
Church Phone: (503) 281-5650
ATTENTION, SUNDAY
SCHOOL LEADERS!
Do you want to develop a more effective Sunday School?
Do you want to reach more people?
During this winter term Dean Michael Lindsey
will teach a course entitled
"SUNDAY SCHOOL SUCESS"
A Teaching Church With A Reaching Ministry
Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
Ten Sessions, Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.,
beginning Jan. 9th
Church Office 116 N.E. Schuyler,
COME AND LEARN - SHARE - BE ENCOURAGED
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The needs of our community
demand that we give our best.
Jesus L o ve s You!
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Psalm 3 4 :3
NORTH PORTLAND
BIBLE COLLEGE
4236 NE Eighth Avenue
Temporarily located in Berean Baptist Church
4822 N. Vancouver Avenue, at W ygant St.
(com *r o< 8th 4 Skidmore)
4 2 2 2 N.E. 12th Avenue Portland Oregon
SUNDAY SERVICES
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 287-0261
Phillip S. Ne/son, Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 A M.
M o rn in g W o rsh ip
Reese’s Oil Company
1O:3O A.M.
Maranatha School of Ministry
6:30 P.M.
Mid Week Service
Pas,or
Pastor, Rev. James C.E. Faulkner |
Theme: Whatever you're going
to do for the Lord, do it now.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE
WEEK:
II CORINTHIANS 9:7-15
Wednesday
7:30 P.M.
M A R A N A T H A
Rev Wendell H. Wnlace
Senior Pastor
C H U R C H
Wish You A Happy Holiday
Best Price In Town
7 Days Service
287-2121
To register, call 288-2919