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**** "TT T 'rvT W r rr-rrr V ’ V » « ¥ VN* l‘uge 8...Ì he Portland Observer...January 29, 1992 ■ M M H H M — Portland Observer — Scripture o f the ‘P ktii RELIGION John 3:16 Jesus: A Mighty Fortress BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS After you’ve traveled across life’s highways and byways, as 1 have and for as long as I have, you can’t help know ing that it is Jesus who holds and con trols the reins of your life’s existence. W e’re bom and we find that we have to depend on someone greater than ourselves. T hen-w e get a little older and we develop a mind of our own. I can remember saying, when I was a young adult, “ I’m on my own now. I don’t have to listen to no one, now, but m e.” How many of you re member uttering those very same words? Everything seemed to be going along just fine and then...all that fun you thought you were having goes sour. You begin groping in the darkness. First, because you are so grown, you go to your friends and attempt to get help; but, you find that they too have their own problems. Then-you run to your sister or brother and they look at you like you have green ooze coming out of your eyes. You’re saying to yourself, “ Whatever you do, don’t go to Mom- mie and Daddy because you know that they are going to read you the riot act,” whatever that is. But, you go to your parents and they are more understand ing than you thought they would be. You can cry and be comforted. You can sleep and be peaceful. Then you found, much sooner than you want to admit, your parents’ protectiveness is not the ultimate protective covering. “ And thou shall be secure, be cause there is hope; yea, thou shall dig about thee, and thou shall take thy rest in safety. Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee. ’ ’ -Jo b 11:18- 19. There are going to be times w hen you can’t discuss everything with your parents or your friends or your sisters and brothers. Who do you call? You call on the name of Jesus. Whatever we’re feeling, whatever we’re suffer ing, whatever we’re hoping—the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, has something “ just your size.” Something that is just right to fit your problem. The words of an old, old song pleads, “ Hide me oh, my Savior hide. Till the storms of life is past....” Only Jesus can fix it for you. He knows just what to do. But, you’ve got to let him have his way. Praise God! I’ve come to tell you today, “ Let God abide. Deep within your soul, let God abide!” God is a mighty fortress! He will never fail you. He will help you when the floods of life are prevailing against you. And even though the darts of Satan are seeking to destroy, you can be assured that God’s power is mightier and faithful and filled to the brim with mercy. Oh Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Everyday the same. I can call on his name any time and anywhere. I don’t have to make an appointment. I have a direct line plugged in. I am so happy, because Bishop H. B. Daniels Passes Bishop Harry Browning (H. B.) Daniels BY D. BELL , Bishop iferry Browning (H. -BJ Daniels,; senro^pastor at the G rea^I ML Cavalry, passed away last Tuesday January 21, 1992 at the Providence Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. He was bom June 15, 1920 in Portland, Oregon to the late Mr. Ran som Arthur and Minnie Daniels. He attended the Joseph Lane Ele mentary School and graduated from Benson High School. In 1928, he married the late Jessie Mae Pierre Daniels. She died in 1986. During World War II he served in the United States Army. Upon returning from service in the Armed Forces, he established Li noleum City Recovering, which was the first locally Black owned business of its kind. He received his formal Christian educational training at the Multnomah School of the Bible. In 1949, Elder Daniels founded the Mt. Cavalry Church of God in Christ. The original congregation con- sequentdy outgrew the first location and in 1972 relocated to a new and it present building located at 1234 NE Killingsworth. In 1976, Elder Daniels was conse crated and flocked as Oregon Jurisdic tion Number 1 Prelate, by the late pre siding Bishop James Ogalthorpe Pat terson, Sr. of the General Church of God in Christ. Elder Daniels presided over nineteen churches. In 1986, Elder Daniels married Dr. Ida M. Simpson-Daniels. Elder Daniels was involved in various endeavors in the community at large as well; such as: radio and tele vision ministries, Portland Opportu nity Industrialization Center. Albina Ministerial Alliance the 1st Boys Club, served as a member on the Mayor Terry Shrunk task force and in the recruiting of minority students for Reed College, in Portland, Oregon. one day, Jesus caught my falling soul. Now I know that I am redeemed. I have been washed by the blood of the Lamb. That Lamb, that sacrifice, that little baby in the manger is Jesus. I can tell the world about this. I can tell the nation that I am blessed. I can tell them what Jesus has done and that the Comforter has come. He brought J-O-Y to my soul. All that I know is. ..I am compelled to share the miraculous and wondrous things that God has done in my life and for me. I’ve got to tell it wherever I go; either in song, by the spoken Word or in deed. One day-m an or woman or boy or girl will discover that neither drugs nor cigarettes nor alcohol nor sex nor sui cide nor profanity will provide the protection or give to them the relief they are seeking. If you have troubles, give them to Jesus. He can handle anything that life can dish out. I gua- RAN-tee! I remember some familiar statements of Rev. John H. Jackson, Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Olivet: “ If you don’t have trouble today, just keep on living.” And with a chuckle, he would continue, “ And anyone who says that he or she has no trouble, something is desperately wrong with them; because, my scripture says, ‘ Man bom of woman is of a few days, and full of trouble.’ ” (Job 1:1). Then he concluded by say ing, “ You don’t have to go looking for trouble-it will certainly find you!” Even though this world, with its devils, should threaten to undo us, we should not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph over us. The prince of darkness, though he may weave a grim web, should not cause us to tremble. We can endure his rage because we have read the end of the book (Revela tion) and we know what his end will be. We also know the one word that will undo his little lures, “ Jesus!” The power of the “ living” Word is more powerful than a two-edged sword. 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C hurch 3908 Jesus Christ Is Salvation Jesus Loves You! 5029 N. E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 Telephone Number - 287-8344 Allen Temp le CME CL urch He that is too good to realize that he need to be saved, cannot be helped. But he that recognize he has a need, can be helped. Portland, Oregon 97211 (503) 287-0261 Evening Worship What A Friend We Have In Jesus Are you a friend of Jesus? Do you want Jesus to be your friend? We want to be your friend and would love to have you as our friend. Everyone is welcome to this church, (the body of Christ). There is a place and a work here for you. Phillip S. Nelson Pastor Minister Gregory Fobbs 8101 N. Fiske Avenue Portland, Oregon 97203 Church Phon«: 2 8 9 -0 1 4 7 • Sunday Service 10:4 5 Sunday School 9 :3 0 Bible Study 6 :0 0 Evening Service ! 7 :0 0 P.M. » Study Phon«: 2 8 9 -1 9 1 1 8-1092 R E S TO R IN G M a llo ry Avenue Christian Church D i s c i p l e s o f C h M t O livet baptist C hurch r i s t Has moved 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. "Come to me oil you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest" 9:45am 11:00am 7:30pm : T h em e: W h a te v e r you're g o ing to do • fo r th e Lord, do it now I Peter lv.11 A N E W TESTAMENT C H R IS TIA N ITY G od’s Presence promises Pouuer through Jesus Christ In Good Times and Bod Times A/lcttfieuj / Pastor Rev James C E. F aulkner 6:00 pm. Attended nursery for all services Wednesday prayer meeting and bible study 7:30 pm. Radio Ministry Each Sunday, 11:00 AM - KBMS Rev. A. G. May, Pastor Jbtul ¿Mtsstimarg ^Baptist (Ct|urclf AVENUE SU ND AY SCHEDULE Bible Study 9:30 am. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Men’s Training Leadership Women’s Bible Class 5:00 pm. ftfl/m 34:3 4236 NE Eighth Avenue C hrist of NE M A L L O R Y Union Avenue Baptist Church (comer of 8th i Skidmore) about your encampment, let God be your mighty fortress Find security in its walls. Find peace within its walls. Find love and joy within its walls. No one is going to walk up .behind you and shove you through the o’oors to the fortress; you must walk th/ough on your own and all by yourself. You know what? Jesus Christ we.?1 through a lot of pain and suffering fot" us. And here we are, over two thousand years later, still acting stupid. Don’t you think it is time to get on the right foot? Hallelujah! “ But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel Fear not: for I have re deemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” -Isaiah 43:1-2. Sunday School Morning UJorship Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Inter-racial Congregation Radio Ministry each Sunday, 8:00 a.m. on KBMS A Teaching Church With A Reaching Ministry Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor Denise Ft Bell. Postor 126 N.6. Riberta t Portland, OR 97211 t (503) 288-5173 / r Church Office 116 N.E. Schuvler St. (503) 284-1954 *•**■< z. . f . MV lilt
