Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, January 25, 1995, Page 13, Image 13

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25, 1995
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(503) 774-5470
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8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd.,
at Willis Blvd.
Friday Worship Service 7:00 P.M.
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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
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“ 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
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8138 N Hudson
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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