M arch 23, 1994 • T he P ortland O bserver
African American Religious Leaders Sign
Declaration Of War to Fight Aids
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The Black Church National Day of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is
endorsed by the following African American religious caucuses:
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• Progressive National Baptist Convention
• African Methodist Episcopal Church
Harlem Churches for Community Improvement
• Salvation and Deliverance Worldwide Ministries
Black Roman Catholic Caucus
Union of Black Episcopalians
• National Baptist Convention, U.S.A.
• National Baptist Convention of America
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Black Methodist for Church Renewal
Church of God in Christ
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
Dedicated to educating the African American community about HIV I AIDS, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
encourages community leaders to establish programs to help eradicate HIV/AIDS and provides technical
assistance and educational materials to religious and community-based organizations about HIV I AIDS
related health conditions. For more information about The Balm In Gilead, Inc., contact pernessa Seele,
at (212) 281-4887.
Black churches across the coun
try hold special prayers, concerts and
activities today to mobilize support,
awareness and compassion for Afri
can Americans affected by the AIDS
epidemic. Organized by The Balm In
Gilead, Inc. this campaign invites
black churches nationwide to present
a message about HIV/AIDS to their
congregations, including a special
prayer for family, friends and col
leagues affected by HTV/AIDS.
Announcing their commitment
to fight the AIDS epidemic, earlier
this week African American religious
leaders met at the White House with
National AIDS Policy Coordinator,
Kristine M. Gebbie, and signed a
DecLarationofWartofightHIV/AIDS.
“The response is remarkable,
more than 19 different religious cau
cuses have pledged to fight this epi
demic and are actively reaching out to
African Americans through the power
of prayer,” said Pernessa Seele,
founder and chief executive officer,
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
“As religious leaders, we have a
responsibility to responde with com
passion, creativity and competence to
the AIDS epidemic,” said Bishop John
Hurst Adams, Senior Bishop of the
African American Methodist Episco
pal Church. “We have a direct rela
tionship to our members, their fami
lies and friends. We can make a real
difference in reaching out to raise
awareness about HIV/AIDS in our
Sharon Church First Annual M en’s Day!
Come Be Apart Of The Plan
That Brings All Men Together!
W here: Sharon Church, 5209 NE Sumner Street
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 287-7649
W hen: April 16th, 1994, Beginning At 9 :15AM
Theme: “Every Man My Brother”
G uest Speaker: Pastor Malcolm Taylor, From Tallahassee, Florida
All Are Invited!
Dinner Following Service
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103 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212
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Congress of National Black Churches
National Missionary Baptist Convention of America
• National Black Presbyterian Caucus
• African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
• United Black Christians of the United Church of Christ
• Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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communities and what persons, orga
nizations and institutions ought to
do.”
AIDS is taking a toll in the Afri
can American community. In less
than a decade AIDS has quickly be
come the second leading cause of
death among Africa American men
and women between 25-36. It is esti
mated that in 1994 one African Ameri
can per hour will die of AIDS in the
United States.
Highlighting this year’s effort is
“Gospel Cares” a concert organized
by Nashville CARES and Broadway
CARES/Equity Fights AIDS.
Easter Presentation - Portland First Church
John W. Peterson’s - “No Greater Love”
Directed by Gary D. WoodroofL, Minister of Music
A 130 member cast brings to life the story of Jesus, who through the
ultimate expression of love, died for our renewal.
Friday April 1 7:30 pm
Saturday April 2 7:30 pm
Easter Sunday April 3 10:00 am
Portland First Church
Sunset Highway at the Sylvan E xit
Come to the Cross at the top o f Sylvan Hill
297-6100
Dr. Gary Allen Henecke, Pastor
Should you have questions, please contact Barbara at the above
telephone number.
We W elcom e You to The
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Glenda Pauline Sanders was born in Sioux City, Iowa on
June 16, 1952. To the union o f her surviving mother Viola
Sanders o f Federal Way, and preceeded in death o f father
(Phillip G. Sanders, Sr.)
A son, Patrick Hardy o f Seattle; a daughter, Erica Hardy
o f Federal Way; six sisters, Victoria Myles o f Federal Way,
Brenda Brown o f Kent, Beverly Sanders o f Des Moines, Angela
Sanders - Phyllis Sanders - and June Sanders-Moore o f
Seattle; two brothers, Terrance Sanders and Phillip Sanders,
Jr., both o f Kent; and a grand -daughter and many other fam ily
members
The Annual M adhatters Tea
“Spring is Nursling Out I Fashion”, on Sunday, March 27,1994,
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bethel A M E Church, 5828 N.E. 8th Avenue.
Hat and clothes fashions fro m local retailers. NO COST.
I f yo u have questions, please co ntact Gloria M cC lendon,
288-5429.
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Christian Church
"Come to me all you who ore
weary and heavy laden and I
will give you rest."
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Morning Worship
7:30pm Tuesday Bible Study
and Prayer
Psalm 100:2
In te r-ra c ia l C o n g re g a tio n
Sunday School 10am
Morning Worship 11:05
1 Sunday School -9:30am
1 Sunday Morning Wor
ship Service -1 1 :00am
Sunday School Teacher's
Meeting Tues - 6:30pm
Bible Study Wednesday -
6:00pm
Prayer Meeting
Wednesday - 7:00pm
Church Phone Number
287-7457
126 NE Alberta Portland, OR 97211 (503) 288-5173
Wednesday
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Prayer & Bible Study 7pm
Rev. G.L. Black I Pastor
3605 N.E. Mallory Ave.
(503)281-8117 Portland,
OR 97212
Dr. Joe S. Hardie, Pastor
We Invite You To Come And Worship With Us.
The Church Where Everybody is Somebody And Christ
Is All.
Mt Olivet
Baptist Church
Has moved Sunday services to
Family Life Center,
8725 N. Chautauqua Blvd.,
at Willis Blvd.
Worship Services 8:00am & 11:00am,
Church School 9:30 to 10:30 am,
Bible Study, Wednesdays, 116 NE Schuyler, 10:30am & 7:00pm
Radio Ministry each Sunday, 8:00am on KBMS
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Study Phone: 2L 3-1911
Sunday Service
10:45
9:30
Bible Study
Bible Study
9:30 am
Morning Worship
10:45 am
Men's Training Leadership
Women's Bible Class
5:00 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday prayer meeting'
and Bible study
7:00 pm
288-1092
Restoring New Testament Christianity
Cox F u n e w
281-4891
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Jerome Tanner
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6:00
Evening Service
7:00pm
Pastor. Re. J.imesC f Faulkner
Lighthouse Church Of God In Christ
Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
Sßi/Me
Portland Oregon 9 7203
Sunday School
A Teaching Church With A Reaching Ministry
Church Office 116 NE Schuyler St. • (503) 284-1954
8 1 0 1 N. Fiske Avenue
Church Phone: 289-0147
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A. Cox, Jr.
G. Quarker
8138 N Hudson
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 283-3558 * Church (503) 283-0169 * Home
Elder Tom Moore, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 A M.
Sunday Morning Worship 11:45 A M.
YPWW 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Evening Worship 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday Prayer/Bible Band 7:30 P M.
Friday Worship Service 7:00 P.M.
W e w ish to th a n k o u r v a lu e d c lie n t s for t h e ir su p p o rt
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Lombard Chapel
3018 N. Lombard
Portland, Oregon 97217
503-283-0525
Killingsworth Chapel
430 N. Killingsworth
Portland, Oregon 97217
503-283-1976
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"Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor And Are Heavy Laden,
r e m o ld in g . W h e n yo u n e e d w isd o m , u n d e r s ta n d in g
And I Will Give You Rest. Take My Yoke Upon You
and sy m p a h ty , c o n t in u e to r e ly on us.
And Learn Of Me." Matt. 11.28 29
We have a place for you. Come fellowship with us!
A Welcome Is Awaiting You!