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SEPT. 24. 1997 • T he P ortland O bserver P age B 2 Foundation Basics 101 Pick up your Bible onci give it ci Helen and Egbert Oliver Memorial Lecture October 5, 1997 thorough visual inspection. ne would think, that, the writers prepared them selves for decades, in order to reach the level, of "genius”, just to write a few verses of scrip ture. Well, some were very learned men, while others w erejustlike you and me. They were not saints. They were human beings; sinners, just everyday people that made a deci sion to obey G od’s laws to the best of their ability. In return, God gave them special gifts, such as: Faith, Creative Communication, Healing, Public Speaking or Preaching etc. Many Christians are unaware that the twelve apostles were not fol lowers o f God when Jesus met them They were any and everything but the epitome of Christianity. Some were: Murderers, Rapists, Pimps, Thieves, Robbers, Adulteress, Li ars; basically a bunch of corrupt crim inal outcast or m isfits by society’s standards, in some cul tures. These were just the people Jesus wanted as his followers. The ones name for themselves on the gospel t is in a tradition that has music scene. All were attendees of spawned such greats as the the Highway Baptist Church and Mighty Clouds of Joy, the students at a local high school from Williams Brothers, the Dixie which they took the initials Q.C. Hummingbirds, the Pilgrim Travel After a half-century of season lers and the Five Blind Boys, that ing and more than 40 releases, ap the Highway Q C ’s have made their pearances at the Apollo theater, mark. Carnegie Hall and Madison Square It is a rich tradition forged over Garden, and performing with leg fifty-two years ago in Chicago when ends like Mahalia Jackson, Clara four teens—including the Creedell Ward and James Cleveland. The Copeland, Charles Richardson, Lee Highway Q C ’sare still going strong Richardson and the late Sam Cooke with a new label, a new deal and a (who defected in 1949 to the Soul new release, entitled “I’m Still Here" Stirrers)—set out to make a national I Birth Announcement M a lik Joseph Rahsaan Bom: Sept. 8, 1997 @ 9:37 PM St. Vincent Hospital W eight: 7 lbs 10oz Height: 19 3/4 Inches M other's Name: Lisa Renee Kennedy Father's Name: M ichael Joseph Rahsaan Qrand Parents: A . H alim Rahsaan, Diane Cross and Brenda , Qary Templin Qreat Qrandparent: W ilm a L. Pitre The Renewal o f Mainstream Protestantism in the most need o f salvation. T h ro u g h the m essag e Jesu s brought from his Father, and in tense love for mankind, these men became the foundational elders of the Christian - life we so aggres sively desire to lead. *Thc leaders of the Church. When you give your life to God and claim Jesus Christ as your per sonal Saviour, at-that-timc, through G od’s abundant love, you are given a gift. Actually, to be more exact, you’re given a spiritual-Gift. This is a gift only from God, delivered by the Holy Spirit. It is Gods will and our duty for us to use the gift or gifts given us to the best of our ability. The way you can identity your gift is through your accomplish ments. When you perform a task that exceeds your normal human capac ity, you have just put to use one or some of your Spiritual Gifts. Use your gift to promote growth and health in the body of Jesus Christ! B y A. J. B radford Home-C/oing Services For Ramona Taylor Thursday September 25, 1997 11:00 A.M. At 4936 N.€. Skidmore St. Portland, Oregon Bishop Curtis E. Montgomery, D.D. Officiating GreaterChnstTemple, Tacoma, W ashington A very special “Thank Y ou” to all o f the caring medical staff who were involved in the care o f Ramona Tay lor down through the years. Ramona Taylor, daughter o f the Executive Director o f the Portland Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation has passed away at the age o f 36. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Sep tember 25 th, at The House o f Prayer, located at 4936 N.E. Skidmore, Port land, at 11:00 a.m., where she was a member. A Memorial Fund has been opened in her name at the U.S. N a tional Bank (42nd Avenue Branch at Alberta) A donor need only stop at any U.S. National Bank and tell the teller they would like to contribute to the Ramona Taylor Memorial Fund. For additional information, please call 249-1366or281-4070. William McKinney, President Pacific School o f Religion land Ministries and as Dean and Pro irst Congregational Church fessor of American Religion at Hart o f P o r t l a n d ford Seminary. His research and in proudlyannounces that the Rev. sights about church growth and re Dr. William R. McKinney, Presi newal are highly relevant for the main- dent of Pacific School of Religion, I me church approaching the new cen will be the guest speaker for this tury. A luncheon at 12:30 p.m. will year’s Oliver Lecture. On Sunday. precede the lecture. October 5, 1997 at 2 p in.. Dr. he Helen and Egbert Oliver McKinney will discuss “The Re Memorial Lectures have been newal of Mainstream Protestant presented at First Congregational ism.” Church since 1978. The lecture is free The Oliver Lecture steenng com and open to the public. Any ques mittee invites you and your con tions may be directed to Rev. Patricia gregation to attend this lecture and Ross at 228-7219. First Congrega asks that you publicize this event tional Church is located at 1126 S W in your church. Park Avenue. Dr. McKinney has served as We look forward to seeing you on research director for the United October 5th. Church of Christ Board lor Home F T Bethel AME Church is seeking a Musician/Choir Director. Requirements: -Demonstrative willingness and ability to work with a diverse populace for the edification of the church -Basic music background necessary -Programming coordination abilities, a plus -an interview is also required. Contact: Rev. Dorsey McCullough S p o rt C am ps E n t e r t a i n K id s A v a rie ty of sp o rts cam p s fo r y o u n g p eo p le a re sp o n so re d by th e V a n c o u v e r - C la r k P a r k s a n d R e c re a tio n D e p a r tm e n t. In c lu d e d a re : Flag Football for ages 9 to 12. Meet at Memory Field behind Ft. Vancouver Regional Library on Mill Plain Boulevard. Equipment is pro vided Participants must provide own mouth guard. Meets M on days, starting Sept. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fee is $22 ($20 city resi dent). Co-ed Basketball Cam p for ages 7 to 10. Class will emphasize basic skills through drills and senmmages. Meets Mondays starting Oct. 6, ffom6:30to8p.m.Fee is$20($ 18 city resident). ( o-ed Basketball ( am p for ages 1 1 to 14 Class will emphasize basic skills through drills and scrimmages. Meets Wednesdays starting Oct. 8, ffom6:30to8p.m.Feeis$20($18city resident). ( o-ed Soccer C ainp for ages 5 to 8. Improve soccer skills. Awards will be given. N erf balls are used. Meets Tuesdays starting Oct. 7, ffom6:30 to 8 p.m. Fee is $20($ 18 city resident). Call Angie Brosius, recreation coordinatorat Bagley C enter, 696- 8006, for details. Mark Bosnian Band Plays Vancouver’s N eighborhood Fair Singer-songwriter Mark Bosnian will play City of V ancouver’s Neigh borhood F air S a tu rd a y , Sept. 27 at noon. The fair will be held at the Bagley Community Center, 4100 Plomondon in Vancouver. For more information on the fair call 1-360-696- 8222. Mark was hand picked by the Neighborhood Office because his songs reflect the joys, concerns and choices we face. They know the at tendees will be able to relate to songs like “I Need A Nap” which exposes the overwhelming amount o f infor mation we ’ re barraged with on a daily basis, to “Perfect W orld” which asks the listener to check their priorities and examine where true happiness lies. You can catch Mark Bosnian and his trio the third weekend o f every month in Vancouver from 8:30 to mid night at R.P M cMurphey’s in the historical Academy Building located at 400 E. Evergreen. What: City o f Vancouver Neigh borhood Fair Who: Mark Bosnian Band When: Saturday, September 27th Noon to 1:30 PM Where: Bagley Community Cen ter 4100 Plomondon - Downtown Vancouver Cost: Free purchased by the City for the Mill Plain Extension Project beginning in October. The firstproperty will be 600 W. 15th St. whichisaneight-plexand will provide similar experience to a strip mall fire. The fire department is working in partnership with the M ill Plain Ex tension Project to provide oppor tunities for training in structures that will otherw ise be dem olished for construction o f the roadway. Live fire training is recognized as an effective method o f teaching and m aintaining firefighter skills and knowledge in the areas o f fire behav ior, building construction, pump op eration, hose evolutions, building ventilation, fire suppression, and res cue techniques. The fire department is required by law to train each firefighter in a bum drill annually. The fire department has used two other city propertieson the Mill Plain Project Right o f Way for training. Police and emergency service train ing activities were suspended, how ever, on Aug. 12, following an inci dent on one o f the properties. Follow ing increased scrutiny o f training exercises, Mill Plain Project stakeholders and staff determ ined that fire training would proceed after revising procedures to further mini mize risks associated with property m anagem ent and fire training. Fire Training Exercises To Resume In October Senior Gift Shop Opening A Success The Vancouver Fire Department will resume training in properties ner” senior gift shop in LucpkeCenter, 1009 E. McLoughlin The t new “ E ld e rb e ry Cor Blvd., is on the lookout for unique, handcrafted consignment items. The gift store reported a successful first week after opening Sept. 8. the store operates with volunteer help. People interested in selling items through the gift store can bring up to 10 items to be evaluated by a jury which meets on the first and third Thursday o f each month from 10 am . to noon at Luepke Center. Jury deci sions require approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary. Consign ors must be aged 50 or older. Elderberry Comer offers a variety o f items from paintings, jew elry and clocks to Christmas ornaments. The store is open 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Proceeds help fund senior programs. Call Judy Stutznegger at Luepke Center, 696-8202, for more informa tion. Adult Flag Football League Starts In October Adults interested in an eight-on- eight flag football league can get a team together and register at Bagley Center, 4100 Plomondon. Team fees are due at the time of registration. The first o f eight games begins Saturday, O ct4, Memory Field. Team fee is $ 175. Player fees are $32 ($28 city resident). Call Angie Brosius, recreation co ordinatorat Bagley Center, 696-8006, for details. The league is sponsored by Vancouver-Clark Parks and Rec reation Department. 5828 N.E. 8th Ave. Portland, OR 97211 (503) 288-5429 or 288-5420 Fax 288-0411 Lack of Skills Becoming an Emergency? Portland Community College can respond with training in emergency service disciplines. I Law enforcement, lire science, emergency medical response and emergency telecommunications (9-1-1). ITraining in one year (or less) I Degree in two years I Financial assistance .n ailable To find out more, contact: criminal justice at 987-5317; fire science at 492-6910; emergency medical technology at 788-6205; or emergency dispatch at 978-5424. Classes begin S e p t. 2 2 . 7 Portland Community College t(towsflip Missionary 'Baptist Cfiurth 4009 North Missouri Avenue (503 1 249-0377 P.O. Box 12380 • Portland, OR 97212 PASTOR JOHNNY PACK IV Rea: 4706 NE Mallory • Portland, OR 97211 (503) 284-9195 • Study (503) 249-0537 • FAX (503) 288-3126 “In Thee, O Lord, Do I Put my trust: Let me never he pul to confusion “ P m I ri 71:1
