October 7>/1992...The Portland Observer...Page 7 » P o rtla n d O b s e rv e r Scripture o f the WM? RELIGION PORTLAND SINGS BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS In the Gospel Music realm all across the United States, there are many cities and states who have amassed and/or collected the top vocals from their areas and consolidated them into one power­ ful vocal group all singing praise to the God Almighty; hence, a mass choir. M inister Darnell “Ray” Tellis, Music Director at the New Song Chris­ tian Center, Portland, Oregon, com­ poser and arranger, along with Donald Taylor, Music director and founder of the L.A. Mass Choir, will hold four nights off vocal auditions at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 116 NE Schuyler Street. The object is that Portland will have its own Mass Choir, this group will carry its Gospel ministry across the nation and on a local level. There will be recordings and possible television and radio work. 4 All persons who have the desire to participate in this great undertaking should contact Mrs. Ada Reed Tellis at 288-4413. Listed below are the dates and times. Registration & Auditions Friday, October 9,6:00-8:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 4:00-6:00 pm Friday, October 16,6:00-8:00 pm Saturday, October 17, 4:00-6:00 pm Minister Ray Tellis is a conscien­ tious, young, dedicated Christian man who has continuously made great strides in the sovereign name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ray Tellis, a graduate of Cleve­ land High School and a student in Radio and Television Broadcast, has been entrenched in the world of music since his conception. He is the youngest of eightchildren bom to Ella andRoosevelt Tellis. “My sisters and brothers sang together when I was very young. And they still do. I can remember limes in my life that have been punctuated by times when my family sang certain songs”, he reminisced. He has played the piano since he was five years old. He began studying other instruments from fifth grade through high school (where he played saxophone in jazz and concert band. Ray was inspired by the songs his family performed and he soon began writing and composing his own pieces. He has been recognized by his strong artistically creative talents. I spoke to a young woman concerning the songs he has written and her response was, “When you sing a song written by Ray, you know that God is in it. His songs arc truly an inspiration.” Four of Ray’s original pieces will be recorded on the next album record­ ing with the L.A. Mass Choir on Light Records label. Why create a mass choir in Port­ land? Portland has so much talent that many, many more people should expe­ rience the blessed gifts they have to offer. This choir will not just perform but it will beasolid based ministry whereby each person will become intensely in­ volved in the work of evangelism. On the heels of the Billy Graham Crusade, in which Ray was an integral participant, this choir’s birth and min­ istry will perpetuate the very same con­ cept that Dr. Graham preached, “Goout and bring the message, that God has given you, to all who will receive it.” Ray,along with Donald Taylor and Ray’s charming wife Ada, will recruit and construct, with the helpof the Lord, a one hundred voice choir which will range in age for seventeen years old and older. There is a detai led form that m ust be completed and there are nine Minis­ try Qualifications which must be met before approval. So-having a good voice is not the only criteria. A person’s spiritual stability is the most important factor. come ye! Come ye! all who love the Lord. Let’s make a joyful noise unto the rock of our salvation. Announcement NPACE Fall Christian Education Conference October 23 and 24 Allen Temple C.M.E. Church 4214 N.E. 8th Them: Reaching And Discipline Our Youth Guest Speaker. Reverend Calvin Jones Jr. Providence Missionary Baptist Church San Francisco, California Reverend Calvin Jones earned degrees at the University of Washing­ ton and Harvard University. He was a celebrated football player at the University of Washington and later played for the Denver Broncos. A Halloween Musical” Saturday, October 31,1992 Tobe held at The Mt. Sinai Auditorium, 936 N.E. Beech St., a community event to serve as an out­ reach for community youth. This is in association with Drug & Gang Relief Activities.” There will be a children’s hour, 5 p.m. to6:30p.m. Guest soloists, & community talent from all over the city area. Sponsored by “ Mt. Sinai Helping Hand Outreach Program” October 31,1992, Halloween Mu­ sical. Rev. Jones is a minister of Jesus Christ. He has developed programs for inner city youth, (tutoring, summer camps, theater arts, video), presented workshops in racism, and has worked in prison ministry. He will be speaking on Friday night and Saturday morning. Schedule Friday, October 23 Service: 7:00 P M Saturday, October 24 Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 Praise Time: 8:45 - 9:00 General Assembly: 9:00 Workshops: 10:20 - 11:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:15 Workshops: 12:20- 1:30 General Assembly: 1:40 - 2:30 A dvertise Jesus Loves You! Allen I emp e CME Ckupc k Woodlawn Children Of Promise Benefit Concert Sunday, October 11,1992 Musicians from the Portland Youth Philharmonic will be among the fea­ tured performers at a Woodlawn Chil­ dren Of Promise 3:00 pm. The co n cert w ill be held at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 1425 NE Dckum Street, at the comer of NE 15th and Dekum, and will feature classical, gospel and jazz segments. Also featured will be outstanding local talent in both classical and gospel mu­ sic. A freewill offering will be received to benefit the Woodlawn Children Of Promise. Formerly a part of People Are Beautiful, WCP works to develop pro­ grams which enhance the self-image of children in the Woodlawn and Inner North and Northeast Portland area. Refreshments will be served by the church community. Prince Hall Grand Chapter Tea & Fashion Show Date - October 18, 1992 Place - Brooks Building 3620 North Williams Avenue Time - 1 PM To 4:30 PM Rubie Franklin - Chairperson Frances Odom, Co-Chairperson Men of Excellence Presents Two Inspirational Events with Noted Author. Evangelist & Motivational Speaker Tom Skinner Thurs. Oct. 8th 1992 #1 - Irvington Covenant Church Administration Center Noon - 2:00 pm 1712 N .E . 11th (11th & Broadway) A Brown Bag Lunch Symposium (Beverage Provided) Discussion Topic The Implications of Faith & Relationships For Economic Devel­ opment in N .E. Portland Come if you’re interested in: Starting a new business Networking with other business people Broadening relationships cross- culturally Stronger faith in the market place #11 - Men Of Excellence Rally Mt. Olivet Baptist Church - 7:00 pm 116 N. E. Schuyler Special Music & Testimonies Sponsored by: Allen Temple CME, Bcrean Baptist, Ml. Sinai Community Baptist, Celebration Tabernacle, Emmanuel Temple Full Gospel, Mt. Olivet Baptist, Bethel AME, Piedmont Friends, Maranatha Church, Irvington Covenant For more info call Henry Grecnidgc at 287-5226 M a llo r v A ven u e C h u rc h O f C h r is t A n n o u n c e m e n t Psalm 34:3 4236 NE Eighth Avenue (corner of 8th £ Skidmore) Free? JFhat? Portland, Oregon 9 7 2 1 1 (503) 287-0261 Clothes and Food O nly i s c i p l e s o f C h r s Stone Tower Church, N.E. Sandy Blvd. & 30th Matthew f 1:23 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 7:00 p.m. "Come to me all you who are w eary and heavy laden and I w ill give you rest" Sunday School M orning Worship Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Radio M inistry each Sunday, 8:(X) a.m. on KBM S A leaching Church With A Reaching M inistry Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor ÍDenzse Ft. Bell. Pastor C hurch Office 116 N.E. Schuyler St. (503) 284-1954 126 N G Riberta t Portland, OB 97211 + (503) 288-5173 I « Services were held Tuesday, Sep­ tember 29,1992 at 11:00 am at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Portland, Or­ egon, Dr. James E. Martin, officiating Buerett “Jack” Wasson was born March 21, 1912, in Statesville, North Carolina. Bom the son of the late Van and Lillie Wasson, “Jack” was enrolled in the North Carolina public school system. He later joined the U.S. Army and served in a tank battalion during . . . . . . . » « f . , • « .» )• •• » < World War II. Jack moved to Portland in 1960, where he met and married Precious Ford. The couple was married in 1963. Jack had been employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in North Caro­ lina as a nurses assistant in medicine and surgery. He continued the same work here in Portland and retired July 31, 1970 after 34 years of service. A long time member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Jack sung in the Chan­ ce, Choir. He joined the Masons and was a member of Enterprise Lodge # 1, serv­ ing as Master in 1970-71. He served as Commander-in-Chief of Willamette Consistory #23 in 1979-80 and was el­ evated to 33rd degree in May 1980. Jack departed this life Saturday, September 19, following a long illness. He leaves to cherish memory: his wife. Precious; one daughter, Daryal Van Wasson of Ashville, North Carolina; one sister, Betty Wiggins of Washing­ ton, D.C.; two aunts, Sally Adams and Etta Mae Graham of Philadelphia, Penn­ sylvania; one nephew, William Davidson Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia; along with a host of great nieces, nephews and cous­ ins. .n >n ¡ i n ill In Loving M em ory of Eddie Hugh Stoudam ire Creed Of The Black Press T u e s d a y : C lo th e s • F rid a y : F o o d Phillip S. Nelson Pastor D Matthew 13:3 8101 N. Fiske Avenue Portland, Oregon 97203 Church Pho.ta: 2 « 9-0147 Study Pftono*. 2*9 -1 9 1 1 Sunday Service 10:45 Sunday School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00 Evening Service 7:00 P.M. Pastor. Rev James C E. Faulkner Themei Whatever you're going to do for the Lord, do it now lv.11 ' i * * 4 ^ » A-*.-*"* *> . V ' * ‘ * ft.* i ‘ M A A A A ‘ ' > ‘v I. ' »)* 1/ .