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Taylor
Taylor is a darling g irl who
needs an adoptive fam ily! Taylor
loves music. Even at this young
age, she is already plucking an elec­
tric guitar and drumming on drums.
Taylor loves playing outdoors and
going to the park. Although she
can’t sit still to do arts or crafts, she
w ill sit down long enough to watch
“ Barney’’ on television.
Taylor has special needs be­
lieved to be associated with prena­
tal drug and alcohol exposure. Her
high energy, impulsiveness, and
limited a bility to connect cause and
effect frustrate her and others. Like
other children struggling with emo­
tional and behavioral issues, Tay­
lor needs considerable structure,
predictable routines, and a high level
o f supervision and guidance from
caring adults. She w ill need a par­
ent or very capable caretaker home
after school.
I f you have the energy, love,
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and the a bility to advocate for a child
like Taylor, please consider adop­
tion!
Oregon agencies waive or re­
duce fees for families adopting older
children, Both singles and couples
are encouraged to inquire. To learn
more, contact The Special Needs
Adoption Coalition o f The Boys and
G irls A id Society (503) 222-9661.
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E bony, A a ron , A n d Jam es
to learn, and b enefits when p a r­
ents and teachers can intro du ce
her to new s k ills w ith abundant
tim e and patience.
B rig h t, verbal A a ro n , age
seven, has a great sense o f hu­
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attending church, and is personable
se lf confident and eager to please. O r
like 8-year-old Stephen, who enjoys
sports, art (especially drawing), and
loves the outdoors and would like to
jo in the Cub Scouts! Families are
needed for children o f all ages and
also for sibling groups o f brothers
and/or sisters.
Please th in k about beco m in g
an adoptive or foster parent. M ost
O regon adoption agencies w aive
o r reduce fees fo r persons appl
ing to adopt o ld e r c h ild re n . Fo
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Ebony, Aaron, And James
Several hundred c h ild re n in
the N o rth w e st, in c lu d in g m any
o f A fric a n -A m e ric a n heritage,
are c u rre n tly a w a itin g a do p tive
parents. These c h ild re n have e x­
perienced extrem e neglect or
abuse, and now need the lo v in g
guidance o f new parents to help
them heal and g ro w . Some o f
the ch ild re n are school-aged,
some are to d d le rs and p re ­
schoolers, and m any come in
s ib lin g pairs o r groups. M eet
one such group - three spunky,
lik e a b le c h ild re n in search o f
parents.
E ig h t-y e a r-o ld Ebony p a r­
tic ip a te s in many a c tiv itie s , and
has shown some leadership a b il­
itie s w ith peers. She sings in
her ch urch c h o ir and serves on
the usher board. E bony is eager
Celebration o f Mothers’ Day is
the perfect occasion to remember the
children who are waiting to be adopt­
ed. On this past Mothers’ Day we
hope considered becoming a parent
to a youngster who has experienced
a rough start in life, and who shares a
common dream -a Mom or Dad to
call their own.
Currently Oregon has close to
two hundred “ waiting children” who,
through no fault o f their own, can
never return to live with their o rig i­
nal families, but instead w ill depend
on new adoptive parents to help them
heal past hurts and move on w ith the
tasks o f grow ing up.
Moms are needed for children
like 11-year-old Erin, who loves an­
imals, participates in sports, likes
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m or, and does w e ll in academ­
ics. He enjoys attending church,
and lik e E bony, he too sings in
the c h o ir. A d u lts and ch ild re n
a lik e are drawn to this b ub bly
little boy.
D elightful six-year-old James
clearly has a mind o f his own! He
loves to play with other children,
but needs occasional reminders
about sharing. James too is bright
and verbal. Learning to ride a bike
and to play board games are excit­
ing new ventures for him.
Oregon agencies waive or re­
duce fees for families adoptingchil-
dren in state care, and on-going
financial assistance is sometimes
available. To learn more, call the
special Needs Adoption Coalition
at The Boys and G irls A id Society,
222-9661.
Saturday, M ay 20, 1995, at Berean Baptist C hurch,
4822 N. Vancouver Ave.
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
I. Bible Study B ackgrounder:
U niform S.S. summer lessons, “ A Nation in Crisis: Israel & Judah.”
Pastor James Coleman, Fellowship Church o f God
II. W orkshops:
a. “ Rethinking the role o f Sunday School in Urban Churches." Especially
for Sunday School Superintendents. Dean Michael Lindsey, North
Portland Bible College
b. “ Student-centered Learning Methods.” Rev. Del Harris, Greater
P ortland Bible Church
III . W orkshops:
a. “ Evangelizing Youth through Local Churches.” Rev Fred Douglas,
Portland Youth f o r Christ
b. “ G iving Churches a Global Vision through Sunday School.” Sis.
Janice Davis and Sis. Beth Nance. Berean Baptist.
IV . Bible A p plica tion and Challenge:
“ A Nation in Crisis: USA, 1995.” Rev. James E. Smith, Jr., Allen Temple
C.M.E. Church
For more information, call NPBC at 288-2919
$5.00 donation requested
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Maranatha Church o f God has
embraced Rev. T. Allen Bethel as its
pastor, and NPBC welcomes him as
its newest Board member. Rev.
Bethel brings extensive experience
to both new posts. Prior to his move
to Portland, he pastored Shawmut
Community Church o f Boston, Mass,
for 10 years. He also served as a
member o f the Evaluation Team o f
Gordon-Conwell Center for Urban
Ministerial Education.
Rev. Bethel earned his Bache­
lo r’s degree in Theology from Kan­
sas C ity College & Bible School in
1977, after which time he attended
the Nazarene Theological Seminary
in KansasCity, Kansas. Healsostud­
ied Theology at Bayridge Christian
College in Kendleton, Texas. Rev.
Bethel received his Master o f Reli­
gion degree at Gordon-Conwell in
Boston in 1989.
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a member o f Bayridge Christian
College Board o f Directors He is
also a member, and is currently Sec­
retary-Treasurer, o f the National
Association o f Church o f God’s Ex­
ecutive C o u n cil based in West
Middlesix, Pennsylvania.
Rev. Bethel has received nu­
merous awards, which include the
following: 1992 Alumnusofthe Year,
Bayridge Christian College; 1992
North East U niversity Community
Affairs Award; 1989 W ho’s in Amer­
ica in Christian Leadership; and 1988
Community A ctivist Award.
Rev Bethel resides in Portland
with his wife Daphne and their ch il­
dren Allen, 14, and Monica, 11. His
leisure activities include reading,
travel, and participation in outdoor
activities.
103 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212
Sunday School - 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11:00am
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 Chris: Is All.
Dr, Joe S. Hardie, Pastor
Lighthouse Church Of God In Christ
8138 N Hudson
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 283-3558 * Church (503) 283-0169 * Home
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Mt Olivet
Baptist Church
8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd.,
at Willis Blvd.
Worship Services 8:00am & 11:00am,
Church School 9:30 to 10:30am,
Bible Study. Wednesdays, 10:30am & 7:00pm
Radio M inistry each Sunday, 8:00am on KBMS
A Teaching Church With A Reaching Ministry
Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor
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Shop for the upcoming performance
o f Rev. John P. Kee and the New Life
Community Choir.
Presented by Heaven Bound
Gospel Music Ministries, the perfor­
mance w ill be held June 15 at 7 p.m.
at Mt. O livet Baptist Church, 8501
N. Chautauqua.
Ticket prices are$12 in advance
and $15 at the door. Special group
rates are available for 20 or more
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FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH
4224 S.E. 62nd Avenue
(between Powell & Foster)
Portland, Oregon 97206
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30am
Morning Worship 10:45am
Evangelistic Service 7:30pm
Tuesday Pastoral Teaching 7:00pm
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Prayer 12:00pm & 6:00pm
(503) 774-5470
PASTORS: Bishop Robert Simpson, Jr • Dr Ida M Simpsson