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November 25, 1992...The Portland Observer ...Page 9
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Scripture o f the ‘Wech.
RELIGION
North Portland Bible College
Celebrates 10 Years
Crusade for Christ Come!
Everyone Welcome
14th Annual
Thanksgiving Crusade
Theme:
“Cultivating A Spirit Of Thanksgiving”
Psalms 107:1,2
New Testament C.O.G.I.C.
1237 N.E. Failing St.
(Comer o f 13th)
November 26-29
7:45 pm nightly/3;3O pm Sunday
(conducted by Elder Leon Brewer Jr.)
O give thanks unto the Lord,
for he is good...
Sounds Of Thanksgiving
BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS
The Harold Jeffries Youth Center
of Portland Foursquare Church was the
scene Saturday evening, November 7,
of the annual banquet recognizing ten
years’ service o f North Portland Bible
College to the north and northeast Port­
land Christian community. More that
one hundred friends and supporters of
the school gathered to observe the occa­
sion.
Academic Dean Michael Lindsey
presented Student of the Year awards
recognizing outstanding service to Larry
Davis of Bcrean Baptist Church and
Julia Black of Fellowship Church of
God. Rev. Jam es Coleman, pastor of
Fellowship Church o f God, chaplain at
Emanuel Hospital, and faculty member
of the Bible College, received the C hris­
tian Leadership Award.
Music was provided by Mrs. Jean
Hansen, the Lifters o f His Name vocal
ensemble, and Rev. and Mrs. Dorsey
McCullough. Dr. Bill Ritchie, pastor of
Crossroads Church in Vancouver, and
radio minister on station K.PDQ, was
the speaker for the evening.
The college received a memorial
gift in tribute toC lotine “T ina” Wilson,
late wife of college board member Rev.
Fred Wilson of Bethel AME Church.
Thisgifl will be dedicated toward erect­
ing a permanent building on the prop­
erty w hich the college has purchased at
Vancouver and Alberta.
A highlight of the evening was the
surprise presentation o f a plaque o f
appreciation to Mrs. Beth N ance,oneol
the founders o f the college and school
librarian and teacher, for her ten years
o f dedication to the vision of the col­
lege.
North Portland Bible College is
committed to strengthening the local
churches by providing affordable, ac­
cessible Bible education. W inter term
will begin January 4, and interested
people arc invited to contact the school
at 288-2919 for information about en­
rolling.
M allory A venue
C hurch of C h rist
A nnouncement
Free? What?
Clothes and Food Only
When?
Tuesday: Clothes • Friday: Food
1:00 to 3:00pm
Where?
Mallory Avenue Church of Christ
3908 NE Mallory Ave. • Portland, OR 97211
for further information contact: Pat at 503-288-1092
Jesus Loves You!
Allen Temple CME Church
Psalms 34:3
4236 NE Eigth Avenue
It has been fourteen years since the
Lord laid upon the heart o f Missionary
Charlotte Brandon, the idea o f having a
special p rogram c e n te re d around
Thanksgiving.
Many have been served, blessed
and saved each year.
This year--thcre will be no differ­
ence. The chosen theme: Lifting As We
Climb, will be utilized throughout the
cvcning’sactivities which will include:
featured soloist, groups and choirs from
around Portland and out-of-town spe­
cial guest.
Friday, November 27, 1992
8:45 PM-Until
W alker Tem ple C.O.G.I.C.
5023 N. Michigan
Portland, OR
Mack L. W alker, Sr., Pastor
Many people find themselves look-
St. Andrew’s To
Host Free
Thanksgiving
Dinner
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be
served at St. A ndrew ’s Community
Center, 4940 N.E. 8th Ave., from 12
noon to 3 p.m ., Thursday, Nov.26.
“The dinner is open to anyone who
wants to celebrate Thanksgiving,” said
Hunter Biden, St. Andrew Emergency
Services Coordinator. Biden said dona­
tions o f food would be appreciated as
well as volunteers to prepare and serve
the dinner.
For more information, call 281-
4429 or 281-1005.
ing forward to this event each year.
“I have considered giving it up and
then someone would come tome and
offer encouragement that I should stay
with it,” says Missionary Brandon. “I’ve
seen people come and have had their
joy restored, people were healed, deliv­
ered and many souls have been blessed.”
Come! Join us! Let us give thanks
to the God of our salvation.
Guest Speaker: Evangelist Laura
Howard.
A “Free-W ill” offering will be the
price of admission. This offering will
be used to help some needy people in
our community.
“No money goes into my pockets”
says Ms. Brandon. “God doesn’t owe
me anything but I owe H im everything.
I am truly blessed.”
For more information, call 281-
9748.
Matthew 13:3
National Adoption Center
ANNUAL
"SOUNDS OF THANKSGIVING”
14TH YEAR
TO CONVENE
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Some 760 students at Alameda El­
ementary, 2732 N.E. Fremont St., offi­
cially kicked off the holiday toy and
food drives at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday (Nov.
24) for Portland Fire Bureau’s Toy and
Joy Makers and the Sunshine Division
of Portland Police Bureau.
This is the 14th year that Alameda
students will donate toys and food in an
effort to make the holiday season
brighter for less fortunate children, ac­
cording to parent coordinator Karen
Masterson. Last year’s kick-off event
filled five barrels with food for hungry
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1992
TIME:
S:4SPM - UNTIL
WHERE:
WALKER TEMPLE C.O.G.I.C.
5023 (V. MICHIGAN
PORTLAND OREGON
SPEAKER:
EVANGELIST LA URA HOWARD
HOST PASTOR:
MACK L. HALKER SR.
SPONSERED BY:
MSN. CHARLOTTE BRANDON
The Arkansas Club Of Oregon
Will Be Serving
Thanksgiving Dinner
For information. 734-4245,
Free
November 26, 1992
at
Dahlke Manor
915 N .E . Schuyler Street
from ll:00am -3:00pm
, For Senior Citizens & Needy Persons
Please sign your name below and
indicate the number o f family members attending
C h r is t
"Come to me oil you who ore
weary and heavy laden and I
will give you rest."
WHEN:
OUT OF TOWN GUEST, CHOIRS, AND CHURCHES
T/IROUGOUT THE CITY
M allory Avenue
Christian Church
D is c ip le s
that goal.
Bart, 6, may have been bom with a
severe hearing im pairm ent, but that
hasn’tkepthim from charming others. A
bright tyke, he is making steady gains
with his communications skills in a spe­
cial school for children with hearing
difficulties.
The N ational A doption C enter
works with children for whom this is
their last chance at being part o f a fam ­
ily. sice 1972, it has found families for
more than 5,000children. Anyone inter­
ested in adopting is encouraged to con­
tact the Center at 1-800-TO-ADOPT or
to contact his or her local Division o f
Youth and Family Services.
to it.
These are some of the waiting chil­
dren:
Lisa, 4, is a healthy little girl who
loves playing with dolls, riding her
Alemeda
Elementary Toy &
Joy Drive
families.
tricycle and cutting pictures out of maga­
zines. A non-stop talker, Lisa makes
friends easily with those she meets.
Thirteen-year-old Tyrone has lived
in five different foster homes in the four
years since he was placed in loster care.
Despite his many transitions, he has
remained a youngster with a refreshing
outlook on life. The challenges he has
encountered have only made him more
determined to achieve. He has his sights
set on college and, with his outstanding
academic record, is destined to attain
Nearly 100,000 children in this
country wait to be adopted. More than
50 percent of them are African-Ameri­
can. They range from toddlers to teen­
agers. Some are healthy; others have
physical, em otional or menial disabili­
ties. Still others are siblings who want
homes together.
During November, National Adop­
tion M onth, the National Adoption
Center is focusing attention on the wait­
ing children and encouraging people to
enrich their families by adopting them.
Sometimes myths about adoption
keep people from adopting. T oday, you
don’t have to be married, own your own
home, or have a lot of money. All states
provide subsidies so that those inter­
ested in waiting children can afford to
adopt them.
Through the adoption process, in­
dividuals or couples are helped to de­
cide what type of child would best fit
into their home. It is an opportunity to
explore parenthood before committing
Name:
Address:
9:45am
11:00am
7:30pm
(corner of 8th & Skidmore)
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 287-0261
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Tuesday Bilble
Study ond Prayer
Need a Ride:
NATIVE CROSSING
Inter-rociol Congregation
Phillip S. Nelson Pastor
BOOKS AND CRAFTS
26 N.E. Alberta t Portland, OR 97211 + (503) 288-5173
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Deliver Dinner:
Phone:
MT. OLIVET
BAPTIST CHURCH
Has moved Sunday sevices to
Stone T o w er C h u rch
N .E . Sandy Blvd. & 30th
W o rsh ip S e rv ic e s 8 :0 0 a.m . & 11:00 a.m .
C h u rc h S chool 9 :3 0 to 10:30 a.m .
B ib le S tu d y , W e d n e s d a y s , 116 N .E . S c h u y le r
10:30 a.m . a n d 7:00 p .m .
Radio M inistry each Sunday, 8:00 a.m. on KBMS
A Teaching Church W ith A Reaching M inistry
I)r. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
Church Office 116 N .E. Schuyler St. • (503) 284-1954
NATIVE AMERICAN 8OOK5 INCLUDES:
• ARTSBCRAFTS • BIOGRAPHIES
. MYTHS arid LEGENDS • TRIBAL HISTORY
• GENERAL HISTORY • COOKING and HERBI.ORE
• CHILDREN S READING. COLORING and
ACTIVI TY BOOKS
g>t. $ a u l JTliSiSionarp
JBaptfet Cfjurrb
READING and CRAFT SUPPLIES
AUTHENTIC IND!AN MAOE CRAFTS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
8101 N. Fiske Avenue • Portland, Oregon 97203
Church Phone: 289-0147
Sunday Service
10:45
Sunday School
9:30
Bible Study
6:00
Evening Service
7:00pm
An Sat llam toTpm
Su. I2p.m
Study Phone:289-1911
216 14th Street
655-9682
Oregon City, Oregon
Mythmaker
A Solo Performance by Actor!Mime James Gricner
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center: 5340 N. Interstate
December 10, 11, 12, 1992: Thursday/Friday 8 PM; Saturday 2 PM
$10 General; $8 Studcnts/Seniors
Saturday Matinee O nly: $5 A ll Tickets
Call 823-2000 for reservations
Pastor, Rev James C E Faulkner
Theme: Whatever you 're going to do for the Lord, do it now
I Peter iv.11
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