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T he P orti and O bserver • J anuary P age 25, 1995 B7 A Ï " 8 sy.t * j Ulus Qÿ&suse © f ISewer (Celebrates Uhe African- American Church life o f the Rev. L.O. Taylor, an A fri It began as an “ invisible institu does not make jun k.” can-American Baptist minister who tion." a secret place where African The challenge before the A fri was also an inspired filmmaker; "The can-American church today, accord slaves could free their spirits, a place Last Breeze o f Summer,” a drama ing to the Rev. Calvin Butts, pastor that slave owners could not see or about the quiet battle in the heart and ofN ew York C ity ’ s Abyssinian Bap understand. mind o f a teenage girl who comes of tist Church, is to do what it has al Today, the African-American age among prejudice in the 1950s; ways done: "to provide a center o f church is no longer invisible but is a “ Clarence Fountain: Five B lin d "m u lti-m illion dollar institution with hope and inspiration.” Boys,” featuring a performance by Butts continues, “ I f we don’t do extraordinary powerto mobilize com the gospel singing group that o rig i anything else, we ought to give peo munities and motivate collective ac nated in the 1940s “ A lv in A ile y ’s ple a sense o f self-worth, make them tion," according to "This House o f Revelations,” combining choreogra feel like they’ re children o f God, Power,” an hour-long documentary phy with traditional gospel music help them to know that nothing is that traces the origins and develop and spirituals to ment ofthe church. express A ile y ’ s "T h is House deep feelings o f Power," which for his African- begins the obser A m e r ic a n “This House of Power” An in-depth look at the vance o f B la ck ro o ts ; and History Month on history and influence o f the African-American church, “ Faithful D efi the Faith & Values from its origins on slave ships coming from Africa to ance: A Portrait Channel, also of o f Desm ond contemporary times. Thursday, Feb. 2,9 to 10 p.m. fers a perspective Tutu,” a docu on challenges fac Repeated Friday, Feb. 3, at 1 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 5, mentarytracing ing the A frica n - at 8 p.m. (ET). thefaithjoumey American church o f Archbishop Magnificat The spirit o f Bach ’s most joyous work is today. Itairs Thurs Desmond Tutu day, Feb. 2,9 to 10 captured in an extraordinary contrast o f style in this fro m s c h o o l p.m. with repeats award-winning presentation. Magnificat offers an out master’ s son to on Friday, Feb. 3, in te r n a tio n a l standing traditional version o f B ach’ s Magnificat in D, at 1 a m. and Sun spokesperson day, Feb. 5, at 8 performed by Tafelmusik and the Tudor Singers, cross against apart p.m. (ET). cut with an electrifying jazz version featuring Bobby heid. One o f sever The 24- McFerrin, Ann Mortifee, and the New Swingle Singers. al African-Am eri hour Faith & can church leaders Wednesday, Feb. 8,4 to 5 p.m. Repeated Sunday, Feb. 12 Values Chan appearing in "This at Midnight (ET). n e l re a ch e s House o f Power," more than 21 the Rev. Jeremiah h ou seh old s on n e a rly m illio n impossible to them.” A. Wright, pastor o f T rinity United 1,400 cable systems serving over Other Black History Month spe Church o f Christ in Chicago, de 4,600 com m unities natio nw ide . cials in February include a unique scribes the significant role played by The channel p ro h ib its o n -a ir fund presentation o f Bach’s M agnificat in the church: “ When the country and s o lic ita tio n , p ro s e ly tiz in g and D, fe aturin g ja z z great Bobby the culture were saying to Africans, m a lig n in g o f other fa ith s ; its p ro McFerrin, Ann Mortifee and the New You ain’t nothing,’ the church was gram m ing encourages interaction Swingle Singers; “ Sermons and Sa saying. Oh yes, you are. Y o u ’re and understanding. cred Pictures,” a documentary on the made in the image o f God, and God C 1 Kenneth Duval Clinton, was born July 21, 1956. Passed away January 18, 1995 at 5:05 p.m., at Emanuel Hospital in Portland Oregon. The youth and young adult departments o f A lle n Tem ple Christian M ethodist Episcopal Church, Rev. James E. Smith Jr., pastor, are planning a revival with the Rev. Broderick A. Huggins, guest preacher. O rganizers in v ite you to “ come and enjoy this dynamic man o f God!” Huggins is an experienced preacher, teacher and evangelist who is pastor o f St. Paul Baptist Church in Oxnard, Calif. The revival w ill be held at the church at 4236 N.E. Eighth Ave., Monday-Friday at 7 p.m. the week o f Jan. 30 - Feb. 3. Black History Month Specials O bituar Transitory TSTemce Allen Temple Revival Coming Portland, OR Date o f death: Jan. 9, 1995 Cause o f death: Results o f Cancer Age: 72 Place o f b irth : Temple, Texas O ccupation: Homemaker at Home She lived in Temple, Texas prior to moving to Portland in 1945. She attended schools there and was Baptised in the Corinth Baptist Church in Kenneth overcam e his hand icap, he co uld play basketball, shoot p o o l, dance, and many o th er sports. He was a well rounded person and the founder o f “ The Horsemen". He was very happy with his life, loved all people, and especially ch il dren. He w ill continue to walk this long journey for eternity. He leaves behind to cherish his Feb. 12, 1995 1:00 p.m. CH 11 Feb. 17, 1995 4:00 p.m. CH 27 Feb. 18, 1995 11:00 a.m. CH 33 J YPWW 6:30 P.M. Sunday Evening Worship 7:30 P.M. "Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor And Are Heavy Laden, And I Will Give You Rest. Take My Yoke Upon You And Learn Of Me." Matt. 11:28-29 We have a place for you. Come fellowship with us! A Welcome Is Awaiting You! IN CONCERT 3¡JauI i î h a sto n a rg 103 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212 P a p tist (Ül|urclj Sunday School - 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 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 We Invite You To Come And Worship With Us. The Church Where Everybody is Somebody And Christ Is All. 8101 N. Fiske Avenue • Portland Oregon 97203 Church Phone: 289-0147 • Study Phone: 289-1911 • • • • • Sunday Service 10:45 Sunday School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00 Evening Service 7:00pm Pastor, Re. James C.E. Faulkner Dr. Joe S. Hardie, Pastor PASTORS: Bishop Robert Simpson. Jr • Dr Ida M. Simpson A i- - r Benny J. Pritchett Worship Services 8:00am & 11:00am. Church School 9:30 to 10:30am, Bible Study, W ednesdays, 10:30am & 7:00pm Radio Ministry each Sunday, 8:00am on KBMS ATeaching Church With A Reaching Ministry Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor Church Office 116 NE Schuyler St. • (503) 284-1954 ¿Bafitiih dfiMafi (503) 774-5470 • . . a 8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd., at Willis Blvd. Friday Worship Service 7:00 P.M. _ - -i" ‘ 'A * , 'i** • * •’ *- .»• Mt Olivet Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:45 A.M. The Lords Prayer SU N D AY Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45am Evangelistic Service 7:30pm Tuesday Pastoral Teaching 7:00pin F R ID A Y Evangelistic Service 7:00pm D A IL Y Prayer 12:00pm & 6:00pm y » “ Serving The Lord W ith Gladness” Psalm 100:2 Sunday School 10am Morning Worship 11:05 Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7pm Rev. G.L. Black I Pastor 3605 N.E. Mallory Ave. (503) 281-8117 Portland, OR 97212 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. 4224 S .E .62nd Avenue (betw een Powell «& Foster) P o rtlan d , O regon 97206 "•n (Greater j&aint /Stephen (jfHtBBÚmaxTj ^Baptist CUlptxclj 8138 N Hudson FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH •,e <;»> We Welcome You to The Portland, OR 97203 (503) 283-3558 * Church (503) 283-0169 * Home Elder Tom Moore, Pastor Amen! Matthew 6: 9-3 * Benny J. Pritchett, One Of The Greatest Gospel Singers Direct From Los Angeles, California Tuesday Prayer/Bible Band 7:30 P.M. Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the Power, and the glory forever, • * • >.<> ■ You Have Seen Him On The Prove God Now TV Ministry. Now Come To Hear This Great TV Concert. Presented By - Prove God Now Miracle Crusade For More Information Please Call 282-7631 Please Come! All Seats Are Free Lighthouse Church Of God In Christ Burial at River View Cemetery, Portland, OR. •* - Date: Friday, February 3rd, 7:00 p.m. Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Faith Temple Church 4223 S. E. 62nd; Portland, OR 97206 Portland, OR children. i; THIS CONCERT WILL BE TAPED AND SHOWN ON CABLE ACCESS W eight: 7 lbs 3ozs Length: 19 1/4 Brothers/sisters: Rocky & Lesha Washington G randparents/P aternal: Marie & Nathaniel Carter, Milwaukee G ran d p a re n ts/M a te rn a l: Fidelia Collins & Ronnie Washington G reat G ran dp a re nts/M a te rn al: M r & Mrs Cleveland W illiams ^ G r e a ^ G ra n d p a r e n ts /M a te r n a M o ^ ^ ^ ^ a w a y n ^ W a s h in ^ o ^ Daughter. Charlesetta Reed, Portland, OR & Grandchildren - 12 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grand ¿ DON’T MISS IT DON’T MISS IT <5&irth Announcement Temple, Texas. Service was held Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 Loaction Emmanuel Temple F u ll Gospel Pentecostal Church S urvivored bv: Daughter. Barbara J. West, Portland. OR Son. Asmar A. Seifullah (A K A Joe C. West) Portland, OR es. : BENNY J. PRITCHETT B a b y ’s N am e: Tianna RaShay Washington Dorothy Dean Mackey He was bom to the union o f Frances and the late Marion Clinton. He confessed Christ at an early age, was baptized by the late Rev. Sylvester McCullen Kenneth laterjoin St Mark Bap tist Church where he sang in the choir, later he attended many church memory: one son Allen, a loving Mother Frances L. Clinton, two sis ters, Patricia Ford and V a leria Clinton, two brothers Donald and Ryan Clinton o f Portland, Four neph ews DeShaden Smith, Ryan Jr., Terrel and Charles Clinton, one great niece Den ina Smith one sister-in-law Paula Clinto.n, five aunts Avistine Girtman o f Warren A K , Maxcine Jones o f Kansas C ity MO. Alice Perkins o f Buena Parks. CA. W ilmoth Sanders o f Portland, two uncles Robert Sr., and W illiam Ford o f Portland, OR and a host o f cousins and many, many good friends. “ We loved Kenny, but God loved him best. We w ill miss him, but we say sleep on sleep on “ Boss Game” as he was sometimes called by those close to him” . The funeral services are being held today, Wednesday, January 25, 1995 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 106N. E. Ivy St. • ’ ■ cu--
