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Page B6 O C T . 1, 1997 (Tlje JJortlanb (fDbsrruer CLASSIFIEDS Purchasing Specialist Supplies Guru!! Mount Olivet Baptist Church Members Revisit Their Roots- 100 Years Later _ n 1897, fourteen | I African-Americans in I search o f a place to " w o rsh ip , a tte n d e d the services o f First Baptist Church (an American Baptist Church) in downtown Portland, Oregon. Be ing uncommonly acceptable at that time for A frican-A m ericans and Whites to worship together, an area o f the First Baptist Church building was extended to the A frican-A m eri cans for their own separate worship service. This type o f arrangement continued until Mount Olivet Baptist Chruch (Mt. Olivet) relocated to an other facility being financially aided through the M issions o f the Oregon Baptist Convention with the assis tance o f Deacon Failing ofFirst Bap tist Church. Mt. Olivet broke ground for its first church in 1921 on the com er o f N.E. First and Schuyler Streets. The church building was com pleted in 1923 at a cost o f $30,000. In most recent years, Mt. Olivet has purchased and reno vated two existing buildings in North Portland which are used for worship services and other church related activities. On August 24,1997, twenty-four (24) o f the tw o-thousand (2,000) Mt. Olivet member congregation went back to its beginning and worshipped at First Baptist Church in downtown Portland. Accom panying the group was Mrs. Norma Logan-Gabner, the granddaughter o f the late Mr. J.C. Logan, a founding mem ber o f Mt. Olivet. They were warmly received by Pastor Ron Johnson and the con gregation. There was m uch joy shared by a few o f first Baptist mem bers who discovered that their an cestors had a part in Mt. O livet’s beginning. Mt. Olivet has always been and will always be grateful to First Baptist Church for their sup port in 1897 as well as during its early years. Following the service on August 24, the twenty-four (24) members went and gathered on the steps o f their first home on N.E. First and Schuyler Streets for a prayer o f grati tude led by Mrs. Willie Mae Hart, a m em ber who joined Mt. Olivet in April 1939.1twasaprayerofthanks- gi ving and gratitude to the Founders o f Mt. O livet Baptist Church and to those whose dedication and sacri fices made it possible for the church to exist these One Hundred Years. In a letter from Pastor Ron Johnson to the attendees, he ex pressed gratification ofknowing that part ofFirst Baptist’s history points to them as Mt. O livet’s “M other” church. He also expressed his ap preciation for the participation Mt. O livet has had in the life o f the American Baptist Churches o f O r egon. Mt. O livet has w ithstood the changes o f time and will continue to do so as it looks forward to the next millennium. It has an awesome legacy and if the principles and in tegrity upon which this church was founded are withheld, the future o f Mt. Olivet should prevail and have an even greater legacy in its next One Hundred Years. "Walking Worthy In God's Presence" A Term inal o f Power A. J. B radford n my lifetime, I have experi enced the need for hospital ization. On one particular stay, I was awaken by the cries o f a patient in an adjacent room. The cries were not those one would associate with physical pain. They seemed to originate from deep spiritual dis cord, with overtones o f confusion and depression I listen to these cries for a while before I finally realized; through Jesus Christ I have the power to comfort this person from my own bed. I placed a towel on the floor, to cushion my knees, and began my conversation with Jesus, After we covered some major issues, I asked him to allow me to pray for my neighboring pa tient, on their behalf. He accepted my request and 1 prayed with all my heart for their spirit to be touched and com forted. The Lord was pleased with my love for my fellow Patient and my faith in Him and answered my prayer. The patient had been in a state o f turmoi 1 for hours. A fter my pray er they calmed down in less than two (2) minutes. This is just a small minute ex ample o f what we can accomplish as Christians when we truly believe and put our faith in Jesus Christ. It’s almost like God is saying, “ I've given you this gift o f faith, just when did you plan on using it. I’m waiting!” We all possess the ability to help others to the Glory o f God, when we use our Spiritual Gifts to their fullest. We are like Terminals ofPower, connected to God. Once we turn on our hearts and open a channel to the Lord, the power we are capable o f transfer ring, through Jesus’ love, is too phenomenal to be measured. We’re talking the limitless love o f God. Activate your Terminal o fP o w er now! I “W alking W orthy In G od’s Pres ence” is theme o f the exciting women’s conference October 10, 11 & 12th, 1997 held at Maranatha Church of God, Portland, Oregon. Conference speaker: Evangelist Rita Twiggs, a resident o f W ashing ton, D C., has traveled extensively and is dedicated to preaching and teaching the W ord o f God, that it may strengthen the Body o f Christ and win souls for the Kingdom. Evangelist Twiggs is the founder and president o f Rita Twiggs M inis tries and has authored two books. Coordinate supply purchasing for corporate offices em phasizing econom ies of scale and efficient use of resources. Develope and maintain supply inventory. Work with vendors on obtaining bids and make recommendations for improving supply sourcing. New Ministry Launching Minimum two to three years work experience as a purchasing spe cialist. Experience m anaging supplies inventory and analyzing usage. Send resume to: Human Re sources, Dept. PURSPEC, P.O. Box 83239, Portland OR. 97283, orFA Xto: (503)735-4597. Equal Opportunity Employer. Mental Health CNAs Oregon State Hospital fiendshipChristian Fellow during the past few months as he ship Church extends an pondered the decision of returning invitation to everyone to to W ashington, D.C., or remaining join them on Saturday, October 11, in Portland. Some factors undercon 1997, at 6:00 p.m. at Kingstad Con sideration were I ) Washington D.C. ference Center, 38OOCedar H i I Is BI vd. was not the place he wanted to in Beaverton, Oregon, as it opens its return to raise his daughters and doors for a Ministry Launching neither did they want to return; 2) Celebration, regular Sunday ser Portland is a beautiful city and O r vices will commence on Sunday, egon a beautiful country far sur October 12, 1997, beginning with passing the East Coast area o f which Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and he was accustomed ; and 3 ) the great Worship Service at 11:00a.m. est factor o f all being the God given These services mark the opening opportunity to begin a new ministry of Friendship Christian Fellowship in Beaverton, Oregon, and the op Church whose origin is almighty portunity to purchase a home in God under the leadership of the Rev. Hillsboro, Oregon. Needless to say, Jeffrey W ayne Jackson. Rev. Jack- Rev. Jackson and family decided to son came to Portland in April 1995, remain in the Portland area and he from Washington, D.C. he was em holds claim to the entire scripture ployed as Assistant Pastor/Pastor passage o f Phillippians 3:10-14. of Fellowship at Mt. Olivet Baptist Rev. Jackson is very apprecia Church until June 1997. Relinquish tive o f the prayers and the support ing his position at Mt. Olivet served of the people in Portland and looks to be a turning point in his life and forw ard to d o ing m in istry in the lives of his wife and five daugh Beaverton, Oregon, where he feels ters. His faith in God was truly tested the harvest is plentiful. F She is also the recording artist o f the newly released single, Daddy Loves His Girls. She has facilitated at The Back to the Bible conference with renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes o f the Potters House Ministry. Her other achievements include being a choral instructor and instrumentalist (flute) and a workshop/seminar teacher. The theme o f her life is found in Nehemiah8:10 All Worship Services open to the public. Men are welcome to attend. For more information or registra tion forms, contact Claudia Wyatt, (503)255-7490, or Maranatha Church (503)288-7241 Church honors pastor Area residents are invited to at tend the Community Church o f G od’s 41 st annual pastoral celebration with Pastor Victor Brown and his wife, Dr. Hazel Brown. Pastor and Dr. Brown have been very strong leaders for the church as well as pillars in the community. “ I truly hope that you and your church will be able to attend this joyful, praise and worship celebra tion, Community Church o f God leaders said. The service will be held Oct. 12 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the First A M E. Zion Church at the corner o f North Vancouver and Skidmore. Doors will open for seating at 3 p.m. Salem, Oregon Now accepting applications for temporary and permanent CNAs. Experience working with psychi atric patients is desired, and is required for higher level posi tio n s . Im m e d ia te te m p o ra ry openings are available on the geriatric wards located in Salem (full-time, up to 6 months.) Requires current CNA. $9.76 hour, DOE. Application packets are available 8:00-5:00, M-F at Oregon State Hospital, Employee Relations, Bldg. 29; 2600 Center Street NE; Salem or call (503) 945-2815 in Salem ; TTY (503) 945-2996. EOE Job Announcement JO B T IT L E : Program Director fo ra Male W ork/Release Facility LO C A TIO N : Progress House Association 5709 - No. Vancouver Portland, OR 97217 SALAR Y $ 2 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 - 29,000.00 Per year, depending on qualifications. HOURS: Day shift. Q UALIFICATIONS: Program Di rector must have the ability to motivate em ployees to work as a team. He/Shemust have the abil ity to plan, implement, and ad m inister directives as instructed. Must have the ability to create & initiate programs that will en h a n ce th e e ffe c tiv e n e s s & achieve the goals set by the agency. B.A./B.S. degree in Social Ser vice or Business Field with 2 years experience at the Man agem ent Supervisor’s level C LO SIN G D ATE: Mon., Octo ber 6, 1997 SEND RESUMES’ TO: PROGRESS HOUSE ADM IN ISTRATIO N P. O. Box 11373- Portland, OR 97211 Mechanic Packaging Line Set-up Mechanic needed for growing mfg. com pany. Responsible for mainte nance of all packaging equip. Must have 2 years mech. exp., preferably in a mfg. envir. Ben efits after 90 days. Apply direct between the hours of 1 -5, M-F or send resume to 3580 NE Broad way, Portland OR. 97232. We are an equal opportunity em ployer. EARN EXTRA M O NEY Human Resources DELIVER THE US W EST DEX TE LE P H O N E B O O K S GREATER PORTLAND Manufacturing com pany looking for part-time HR Generalists to assist with all aspects of HR Tw o-Four years previous gen eralists exp. Qualified applicants send resume to PO Box 13480 Portland, OR 97213. We are an equal opportunity employer. area people w /vehicles to de liver phone books. Must be 18 yrs. or older & available 4/5 day light hours CALL 256-4801 Even Police Use Psychics!!! Find out about their gifted power!!I 1-900-329-1045 Ext. 3980 $3.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs Serv-U (619) 645-8434 Teaching Experience Desired for Tour Guide/ School Liaison Position Experience with children re quired to guide large groups through local bakery. Requires carto visit local schools. $11.00 hour plus excellent benefits. Apply at Em ploym ent office, 30 N. W ebster. W e are an equal opportunity employer. Facility Controller Relief Staff Needed: For A Male Work/Release Facility High school graduate or equivalent. Must be physically able to climb stairs, walk and stand for prolonged periods and able to relate to staff and residents. Must be able to pass drug test and crim inal background check. Starting pay $7.50 per hr. Closing date October 19, 1997 Send resumes to P.O. Box 11373 - Portland, OR 97211 An Ultimate Decision: Physician-Assisted Suicide Should terminally-ill adults be al lowed to obtain lethal prescriptions? Retired businessman Elven Sinnard thinks so; and h e ’ll explain why at this upcom ing forum sponsored by Humanists o f Greater Portland (HGP) — a chapter o f the American Human ist Association. Mr. Sinnard, trea surer o f Oregon right to die, was the initial petitioner o f Ballot Measure 16 (the Oregon Death With Dignity Act). Although the Act was approved by the voting c itizenry o f Oregon, the politicians in Salem decided to make the voters vote again. This time, when M easure 51 appears on the Novem ber 4th ballot, a “yes” vote will mean “no” and a “no” vote will mean “yes.” The forum will be presented in the public meeting room at the Central Branch o f the Multnomah County Library-801 Southwest 10th Avenue in Portland-on Saturday, October 4th, at 1:30 p.m. (Note: the library reserves the right to cancel public meeting room reservations at any time. HGP will advise you should there be any change in the date, place or time o f our events.) DRIVER FULL-TIME and part-time bus driver positions open. Requires minimum of a high-school di ploma or equivalent, one year experience as a licensed driver with a valid N on-R estricted Class B CDL. Send cover let ter, resume and proof of CDL license to or come in with proof of CDL license and to fill out an application: Human Resources 31224 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, OR 97060 As an affirm ative action em ployer, we are seeking quali fied minority, female, veteran and disabled applicants; how ever, all qualified applicants will be considered. RESPONSES MUST BE RE CEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT. 3 ,1 9 9 7 « Inventory Stores Specialist $2153-$2703 per month The Road Division has an open ing for an experienced parts and tool room specialistto main tain inventories, check out tools, pick up, deliver, and disburse parts and tools, drive vans, fork lifts, or light trucks, and perform routine m aintenance on small power tools, valid driver’s li cense with good driving records requires. Must pass a post-of fer physical exam and be able to lift and move objects. COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION RE QUIRED. Application materi als a va ilable at C lackam as County Personnel, 904 Main Street, Oregon City, OR 97045, (503) 655-8459. Closing date O c to b e r6 ,1997,5:00 PM. EEO Employer Call 503-288-0033 to Adveffise In (¿hr lln v tlattò (Obstruer, > '•» 5 1 Y - ' . - , ••.„•»I&
