May 8 , 1991—The Portland Observer-Page 3
"Portland Observer
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
RELIGION
Church Launches
Annual Building
Fund
The Sounds Of Blackness
When suerproducers Jimmy Jam
and Terry Lewis set about the business
of building their own label, they looked
for groups whose musical creativity
reflected the essence of what they stood
for. They didn’t have to look far. The
Sounds Of Blackness, the very first
album to be released on Perspective
records, is a 40-member vocal and in­
strumental ensemble. It will be hard to
classify The Sounds of Blackness, and
lock them away in a neat little niche.
They defy limitation in both sound and
scope. Sound of Blackness is the em ­
bodiment of the music and philosophy
of Gary Hines. “ There’s a niche that
we aim to fill and we believe that we
can and will,” Hines says. “ We feel
that we have the right mix, a unique
sound and a message being told in a
fresh way. People get ready for the
mighty sound of The Sounds O f Black­
ness!
N.B.E.A. Says “Thank You”
BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS
The month of April, 1991, began
by Portland hosting a national conven­
tion of the National Black Evangelical
Association. Many workshops were held
at various locations, such as: Multnomah
School of the Bible, Warner Pacific
College, Sheraton Inn-Airport, New
Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mount
Olivet, Piedmont Friends Church, Be­
thel AME, and Emanuel Temple Full
Gospel Church. There were delegates
from Philadelphia, Chicago; Dallas,
Texas; Jackson, Mississippi and mis­
sionaries from Ghana.
Everything focused on the theme
"In the midst of these years, REVIVE
US!” There was something for every­
one. But - more than anything else the
convention could have ever accom­
plished, it brought about unity among
the churches throughout the city; Black
and White, Baptist and Pentecostal,
Presbyterian and Catholics. Pastors from
white churches exchanged pulpits with
pastors from black churches all over
the city o f Portland. Even black pastors
from out-of-town were sent to preach
to all white congregations. This ex­
change was such a tremendous success
that the Portland based N.B.E.A. has
pledged to have an on going program
which will embellish this idea two or
maybe three-fold. “ Christians need to
know who the rest of their family
members are” says Bishop A.A. Wells,
Convention Chairman.
Staff members, committee mem­
bers, officers and all persons, who took
part in making this convention fly, met
at J. J. North’s Chuck Wagon located at
Northeast 102nd and Halsey, to fel­
lowship together in an atmosphere of
“ Appreciation” . Among those being
named for their support and assistance
was the staff of the Portland Observer
who worked feverishly publicizing this
convention and the convention activi­
ties. Rev. Aaron Hamlin, National C o­
ordinator and Executive Director of
the Portland office, had nothing but
good to say about the manner in which
the convention was planned, how the
delegates were greeted, how the pub­
licity went out and the general attitude
of all those who were connected with
the convention in any way, shape or
form. The Portland NBEA office says
“ Thank You!”
. Paul Missionary
Baptist Church
8101 N. Fiske Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97203
Church Phone: 289-0147
Study Phone:289-1911
Sunday Service
10:45
Sunday School
9:30
Bible Study
6:00
Evening Service
7:00 P.M.
Next year the convention will be
held in Detroit, Michigan. The con­
vention dates are April 22-27,1992. In
October, of this year, the Portland
NBEA chapter will go to Seattle,
Washington where they will discuss
the outcome of Portland’s involve­
ment with the NBEA and the positive
affects it has lad on the citizens.
There are video tapes available
on the “ Reconciliation Rally” which
was held at the Oregon Convention
Center for $25 each. Also, cassette
tapes are available on the workshops
for $5 each. All persons who did not
get their NBEA T-Shirts may obtain
them by contacting the NBEA office.
If you would like to become a member
of the NBEA, the membership is priced
at $30 per year. For more information,
contact: NBEA Office Portland chap­
ter, 5736 North Albina, Portland, OR
97217, (503) 289-0143.
A grand picnic is on the drawing-
board for this summer. Keep your eyes
and ears open for the place, date and
time. Portland! You did real good!
Keep lifting up the name of Jesus.
The Church of the Living God,
Temple #102 is raising funds for our
annual Building Fund Project. Any
financial contributions towardour proj­
ect goals will be greatly appreciated
and is tax deductible.
Our immediate needs are: roofing
materials, lumber, windows, doors,
kitchen cabinets, chairs, a kitchen sink,
insulation, and carpets. Again, thank
you for your time, support, and many
efforts on our behalf. God is good!
President: Barbara Daniels
Building Fund
Telephone: (503) 284-8147
Pastor:
Rev. T.N. Noffa
Telephone: (503) 254-5863
Please send donations to:
Church of the Living God #102
6401 N.E. 10th S t
Portland, Oregon 97211
8th International
Aids Candlelight
Memorial
Cascade AIDS Project is sponsor­
ing the 8th International AIDS Candle­
light Memorial. The memorial is sched­
uled for 8:00p.m., May 19,1991. It will
be held at the First Congregational
Church located at 1126 SW Park Ave­
nue, Portland, OR.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is a
community-based, non-profit organi­
zation committed to improving the
quality of life for people affected by
AIDS and HIV disease, and to educat­
ing the community about its preven­
tion. CAP operates the Oregon AIDS
Hotline, a statewide information and
referral service, and directs an exten­
sive educational program to the gen­
eral public and targeted communities-
at-risk about AIDS prevention and
awareness. CAP’S support services for
people living with HIV disease include
the PAL Program, counseling, support
groups, public assistance advocacy, in­
formation and referral, a legal clinic,
and crisis management. As Oregon’s
first and largest AIDS service organi­
zation, CAP is committed to helping
the community prepare a compassion­
ate and effective response to AIDS.
WE ARE MOVING
SUNDAY SERVICES
TO
S to n e T o w e r C h u rc h ,
N .E . S a n d y B lvd. & 3 0 th
W orship Services 8 :0 0 A .M . & 11:00 A .M .
C h u rch School 9 :3 0 A .M . to 10:30 A .M .
Bible Study. Wednesdays. 116 N .E .S ch u yler
10:30 A .M . and 6 :3 0 P.M .
Pictured above:
Christie M. Green, Mattie Ann Callier-Spears, Waverly Davis President,
Mayor Bud Clark and Barbara O ’Hare.
Mayor Bud Clark Proclaimed Af­
rican American Festival 1991. This years
official week will be August 15 through
18,1991. There will be a parade as well
as other major events held at the New
Oregon Convention Centers Market
Expo where the parade will disband.
Look for future information the
Festival draws near.
Pictured below:
Prince Hassen Najib with his Royal Court during the 1990 Parade which
began at Jefferson High School and disbanded at Fernhill Park.
THE GREATER MT. CALVARY MEN’S CHORUS AND THE CITY OF
PORTLAND WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE THE:
To all the moms
‘‘HEAVENBOUND GOSPEL MUSIC”
MINISTRY
MOTHEDÔ0AY
“ IN CONCERT”
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF:
LONNIE L. HOSLEY
MUSIC COORDINATOR: BRANDON L. WOODS
SATURDAY, MAY 11,1991 AT 7:00 P.M. !!!!
GREATER MT. CALVARY C.O.G.I.C.
1234 NE KILLINGSWORTH STREET
PORTLAND, OR 97211
BISHOP H.B. DANIELS, SR., PASTOR
THIS INTER-DENOMINATIONAL MUSIC MINISTRY WAS FORMED
TO ASSIST IN THE EFFORT OF SA VING THE “ YOUTH" OF OUR
COMMUNITIES. THERE WILL BE PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE
ONGOING COMMUNITY RELIEF PROGRAMS.
"FREE-WILL OFFERING"
Pastor, Rev. James C.E. Faulkner
MT OLIVET BAPTIST
CHURCH
News From The African
Festival
PORILAXDQBSERVER
103 N.E. Morris Street
Portland, Oregon 97212
Church Phone: 287-7457
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Scripture of the Week Micah 6:8
ADVERTISE
St. Mark Baptist Church
Theme: Whatever you're going
to do for the Lord, do it now.
Scripture o f tfee. HVeelc
Sunday School 9:30 AM.
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM.
Hible Study, Wednesday 5:30 PM.
Prayer Service, Wednesday 6:00 PM.
Rev. Dr. Joe S. Hardie, Pastor
Maranatha
Church
4222 N.E. 12 th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
He That Loveth Not, Knoweth Not God;
For God Is love I John 4:8
Sunday Services
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4236 NE Eighth Avenue
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D r. Jam es E. M a rtin . Senior Pastor
Portland, Oregon 97211
(comer of 8th 8 Skldmor»)
(503) 287-0261
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PhWîp S. Nelson, Pastor
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Morning Worship
10:30 A.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 P.M.
Midweek Service - Wednesday
7:00 P.M.
Saturday - BASIC Youth Service
7:00 P.M.
Rev. Wendall H. Wallace
Senior Pastor
"Maranatha Live" Radio Program/Talk Show KPDQ 93.7 FM 800 AM
11:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight (Each Sunday)
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