P age B5 T he P o r u ani ) O bservi r • M ay 19, 1993 , z In Loving Memory A Prayer For A Day BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS One day, I heard an old preacher- man say these words with much exu­ berance. "You gotta pray!”, he ad­ monished his congregation “When you in trouble", he continued, ".p ra y ! And—the I.awd will surely hear you Yes, He w ill!’ Everything that he said was correct; however, some people misuse their privilege Prayer is a privilege that every­ one has not attained. "W hat are you talking about7"~as Arnold would say. Every one who has not accepted Christ, as their personal Savior, cannot call on the Lord or address Him as their Father. They have not accepted new birth, they have not accepted the act of accountability nor have they asked forgiveness for their sins; nor-have they relinquished their worldly tics— nor do they intend to do so. I, personally, have overheard someone pray ing to the Lord, in a time of trouble, and making some empty promises as if God is stupid and d idn't know that they never intended to keep those promises It is high time for people to stop taking God for granted Time is to short! And—we’re running out of it very fast. Stop fooling around with the Holy Spirit! Mankind has truly over extended him self-as far as God is concerned, yet, God continues to bless us God has show n his mercy ov er and over again Mankind continues to falter. It seems that some Christians think being a child of God gives them a license to mess up whenever the whim strikes You will usually hear them sporting this statement. Oh, God lov es me and 1 know that he w on't punish me. Anyway, I’ve done this before and nothing happened. Storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, illness, death and accidents seem to have increased in ov erw helm­ ing proportions-and, people are still making promises to God and they are not keeping them. As soon as the feat of impending danger has passed, the promises arc quickly forgotten. Don’t they know by now that God does not play? It would seem that the history in the Holy Bible would serve as lasting warnings; but, I guess time has not had very full classes or many were asleep dur i ng t he mai n lectu res. Maybe that’s it There has to be a rational answer for such blatant stupidity. Arc you one o f those people vv ho sees trouble coming and immedi­ ately you begin praying and promis­ ing, then, as soon as the trouble passes— it’s back to “Life as usual?” If you are. you need to change now be­ fore it is too late Ask God’s forgive­ ness for the lies you have told and pray that God gives you a clean heart so that you can truly follow him in truth and in love. “The prayers o f a righteous man availeth much ” (James 5; 16 KJVJ W hen a person has accepted Christ as their personal Sav ior they accept all the benefits as well as the punishments Benefits for doing the will of the Father, and, punishments for grieving the Holy Spirit and doing things repeatedly that are known to be wrong in the sight of the Lord. So-w hy should you be so amazed w hen something tumultuous occurs in your life or to another C hristian- knowing well whatyou have wrought? God is just and God is merciful; and also, God is full of love and kind- M allo ry Avenue Christian Church "Come to me all you uuho are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest." 9:45am 11:00am 7.30pm Devante Baker ncss. But—God will knock the mess out of anyone who crosses him Is that plain enough ? D idn’t you ever get a spanking from your mother or father (or both) when you did wrong? W ell-isn’t God our heavenly Father? Just as ourearthlv parents scold and correct us when we misbehave—so docs our heavenly Fa­ ther have the right to scold and correct us However, personally, I would rather be disciplined by my earthly parents than by my Heavenly parent AT&T advertises that their ser­ vices brings families closer together Prayer brings Christians closer to God Prayer is having a conversation with God: having an audience with him. When you kneel or lift your eyes or just whisper in your heart, God will hear you. B ut-G od will not acknowledge foolishness. God knows your heart before you begin to pray [Psalms 139, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:16- 20, Luke 16:15, Hebrew 4:12 KJVJ. Prayer is not for just one day; but, it is for every hour of every day. 1 admonish you to Pray, so you can make it through another day, Pray when your skies are gray, Pray when all hope seems to be gone, Pray when you're left alone, Pray when the sun is shining bright. Pray when nothing seems to be going right. Pray with love and truth in your heart. Pray when your world is falling apart Instead of grumbling and weeping. Lift up your faith and pray without ceasing. —MAC Spears 1993 (Tatertot) Scripture: "And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap,if we faint not As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men...” Deccmber 24, 1992 to May 16, 1993 God’s Little Angel We Love You, Mom, Israël, Shauvonne, Stephanies, Zazhariah, Kesham, Lawrencia and Makiyana. New Beginnings Host Spiritual Warfare Conference A Spiritual Warfare Conference entitled “Called To Conqueror" will be hosted by the New Beginnings Christian Center, located at 7600 NE Glisan The conference will be presented May 20th through 23rd. The host pastor is senior pastor Larry Hutch and his wife Tiz. There are services schedule at 7pm each evening May 20th through 22nd. Sunday services on May 23 are scheduled for 10am and 6pm. Guest speakers are Mike Purkey, Mario Murillo, Jeff Fenholt and Dr. Lawrence Kennedy. M t . S inai H osts S enior W ellness S eminar Denise Bel! 126 N.C. Alberto t Portland, OR 97211 t (503) 288-5173 Sometimes we find ourselves been placed in categorized group­ with too much to do and not enough ing.) There were spies’ or ‘plants' time to do it all For days we race along the route to the specified bui ld- around from one task to another, ing that pretended to be sick, in and no, really finish or accomplish need of something, or just plain cry­ any one task, or if we do we have to ing. There were even those who had do it over because in our haste we missed somethi ng or didn ’ t quite do car trouble or a flat tire, or other it right In some cases, we simply needs that required help. According to the study, not one forget to do it at all. We are so busy that we ignore every thing and ev­ of the students in the “high hurry” or erybody around us Family. friends, the "moderate hurry ” groups stopped neighbors, co-workers, sick and to offer help, bu, everyone of the "no hurry” group did. The study con­ shut-ins, the elderly,etc. cluded that whenour hurry increases, The other day I was sitting in our caring decreases We ignore the doctors office and as usual, I picked up a magazine to keep from needs to which we would ordinarily being bored. One of the magazines respond. As I left the doctor’s office, 1 had conducted a survey or study as you would call it. This study had mulled over w hat I had read I found taken place at one of the name my self wondering how many of us brand' universities. There were fif­ are in the "high hurry group.” Then teen students divided into groups of I thought maybe because of our three Each group was told they had times and environments we tend not to go to a building across campus to to assist any one in need like we used take a test, and if they were late their to do But then I thought that is not valid! Even if, we are afraid, we grade would be lowered. The first group was told to could a, leas, notily the proper au­ report to the building immediately. thorities, or whom ever could aid in T hey w ere id e n tifie d as the the situation, whatever that might "high hurry” group The second be How many times have we turned group was told to arrive at the our heads the other way, or went building within fifteen minutes. around the block to avoid the assis­ They were the “moderate hurry” tance someone might desperately group. The third group, known as the “no hurry” group, were needed Lord don’t let us get in such simply told to report to the building a hurry that we overlook what is any time that aftemoon.( The stu­ really im portant-the caring of oth­ dents were not aware that they had ers around us1 -• I The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church hosts the Senior Wellness Seminar, Saturday. May 22.1993 from 9am to 1 pm. 602 NE Prescott There will be a free Continental breakfast and free lunch. For more information, Richard Marlon Clark Inter-racial Congregation G a la tia n s 6 9 a n d 10b Hurry, Hurry, There’s Not Enough Time, We’re Too Busy! please call Mrs. Elizabeth Warren 288-1381. Sunday School Morning Worship Tuesday Silble Study and Prayer REFLECTION T ir ’T r r o T E He is survived his companion The funeral for Richard Marlon Clark will be held at 2pm today Consw ayla G unn; two ch ild ren , Wednesday, at the First A M E. Zion Latrice M. and Richard M. Clark Jr.; Church, 4304 N. Vancouver Ave his mother. Bonnie K. Clark; father, Harold Clark; brothers, Christopher (Corner of N. Skidmore). Mr. Clark was born February 12, and Maryon Clark, and N Kenyatta 1973, in Portland, Oregon and passed Mays. The family suggests that memo­ on May 14, 1993. rials in his name be contribution sot Clark attended Woodlawn El­ First A M E. Zion Church, 4304 N. ementary. Fernwood Middle School, Vancouver Ave., Portland, Oregon. and Wilson High School g f a í)fíaul f i s s i o n a r g ^Baptist (Lit urti) 8101 N. Fiske Avenue Church Phone: 289-0147 10:45 Sunday School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00 Evening Service 7:00pm Pastor Re. JamesC.E. Faulkner We Welcome You To The 7600 N .E. G LISA N P O R T L A N D , OR. 97213 SeniorPastors Studv Phone: 289-1911 Sunday Service CHRISTIAN CENTER Larry & Tiz. Hucli Portland Oregon 97203 Theme: W hatever your going to do for th e Lore, do It now . I Peter i v . l l (Greater js>aini jsdepljen ,d8ilt60tonarQ ¡¡Baptist (djurclj It's contemporary! It's Multi-cultural! It's Spirit Filled! „ . F chWCh für tllC 90 S! “Serving The Lord With Gladness" Psalm 100:2 30 Big Nights of North-Northeast Portland Community-Wide Sunday School 10am Revival Morning Worship 11:05 Mid Week: Prayer & Bible Study 7pm Rev. G.L. Black I Pastor 3707 N. W illiam s Ave. at the O.B. Williams Convention Center 220 N.E. Beech St. Portland, Oregon (503) 281-8117 Portland, OR 97227 Sunday, May 2nd-Monday, May 31, 1993 7.00 pm Nightly Are you tired of the same old thing? Then you are ready for New Begin­ nings! Come join the excitement as we take Portland for Jesus! MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH • Anointed Preaching & Teaching Clay & Tanti Drayton Pastors Has moved Sunday sev 'tces to • Dynamic Children A Youth Ministries Stone T ow er C hurch N .E . Sandy Blvd. & 30th • Powerful Prat A A 4 A , - A A < 4 A .4 ,4 A * 4 4 A A A A A A featuring 7 00 pm N ig h tly PREACHING SING IN G TEACHING SHO UTING PRAYING ‘Let the words o f my mouth and the medita­ tion o f my heart be ac­ ceptable in They sight, Oh Lord, my strength a n d my redeem er. Psalms 19:14 H E A LIN G “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whon.soeier believeth in Him should not per­ ish but have everlast­ ing life." John 3:16 Rev. Robert Weaver, Associate Minister Greater Faith Baptist Church, 931 N. Skidmore St., Portland, Oregon COME! SEE! HEAR! • Witness the manifestation of the Pouter of God • Feel the thrill of the touch of the unseen • Receive healings for your spirit, soul and body. Bring the sick, the shut-in, the careless and unconcerned. God Has “A Miracle” With Your Name On It!