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APRIL 1,1998 nr Page B4 (Che |J o r tla n b (Iftbseruer — CeCe Winans "...E\vcr/asting //.r Love" CeCe Winans is ready for her close-up. After a decade of suc cessfully swinging on the gospel tip. Girlfriend has clearly decided that it’s time to cultivate the secular ground she broke in 1958 with gal pal Whitney Houston on the Wait ing to Exhale hit “Count on M e.” E v e r la s tin g L o v e sh o w s th e Grammy-winning belter effectively exploring a wide range o f pop fla- vors-but with enough spiritual cor rectness to keep W inan’s diehards from burning her at the stake. Now, it ain’t easy to praise the Lord properly and at the same time, be realistically competitive with the M issy’s and Mary J ’sot the world, but Winans has the lyric finesse and vocal chops to pull it oft. In fact, she exudes an unexpectedly saucy, finger-waving attitude in the Jeep fueled cruiser “Well, Alright," while bringing an astonishingly se ductive, almost smoldering sensu ality to the lover-be-honest jam “Slippin’.” the true revelation o f Everlasting Love, however, is “On That Day,” a gloriously executed Lauryn Hill composition in which Winans injects a formidable funk flair into a rich soundscape o f skittling, jungle-spiked beats and melancholy, hymn-like keyboards. Hill is but one o f several high profile folks shrewdly enlisted to wrap W inans in mainstream accessi bility. Tony Rich unfurls his in stantly recognizable acoustic soul sound on the single worthy “What About You,” while Keith Crouch weaves charming pop/soul (a la his platinum productions for Brandi and Toni Braxton) with “ 1 Am.” But don’t look for a sequel to “Count On Me;” Houston is conspicuously ab sent from the star studded proceed ings. Still, it’s fascinating to hear Winans adapt and embrace so openly the influence o f others while never reducing her own undeniable talent and vision. In the end, the overall Jeep-pop flavor o f Everlasting Love should work commercial miracles VAuneHtf VfLLiwe V/M. 2736 NE Rodney Portland, OR 97212 503-251-4591 8 This is y o u r ( om m un ity based funeral hom e sup ported b y yc iu . We m atte the toss o f y o u r lo v e d ones easier to bear. L e t us guide y o u through ourfac itity and explain a b o u t p re arrangements with you. C. Cox Tanner Owner CeCe Winans on Winans career. It’s the sweet, churchy subtext she sews into nearly every tune that truly makes the set soar. 'THE SEVEN LAST WORDS' Lewis & Clark College to host 'Culturefest/ a celebration of diversity in Pacific Northwest Presbyterian Churches Lewis & Clark College will host “Culturefest,” a conference that will focus on cultural diversity issues fac ing Presbyterian churches in the Pa cific Northwest, Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4 in Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road. Hie confer ence is open to the public. It will feature cultural performances and cul tural food. Admission is free. The conference’s theme is “To gether in Christ We Celebrate and Affirm One Another." Patricia Brown, Presbyterian Church USA moderator, will be the featured speaker. Brown, and 1 J I V " W I I , an U l I African 4 4 4 1 I V. 441 1 1 American 44 4 4 W 4 I V ' seventh generation Presbyterian, says . o f “Culturefest.” “ Linked to nurture, one of the great ends o f the church, this will be a celebration wherein people come together across racial lines and snare cultural experiences and tradi tions. Cultural sharing and fellowship is one way ofbuilding trust and under standing between racial ethnic groups." The conference will open with a service ofcultural celebration and wor ship at 7:30pm, April 3. The program will include a welcome address by Brown and performances by the Inner Strength Choir; G inosko, a gospel band and from Korean Presbyterian Church in Portland; Chinese Presbyterian Church Children’s Group; and Lewis | & Clark College Hawaii C lub danc- ers. A reception featuring traditional cultural foods will follow the service. Brown will discuss the challenges of cultural diversity in the Presbyterian Church at 9:30 am, April 4. Cascades Presbyterian representatives will make presentations followed by small-group discussions. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our cultural diversity and to hear form Moderator Brown on her visions for the church,” said the Rev. Mark Duntley, dean o f the chapel at Lewis & Clark College. The “Culturefest” at Lewis & Clark College is one o f three conferences taking place at Presbyterian I t related colleges. Bloom field College in ... - y f j t , and t/jou ddrom J o h n n y * W Jerome Cox Tanner Funeral Director J a n d ddam iitj Jn the words o f Johnny, 'W hoa!!!" Jn the m ind o f Johnny 7 wanted to be there toot!" Jn the spirit ofJohnny "at m y Elks, taboo!! Jn the vision o f Johnny "Hey man, remember March 7, 1998?" Jn the thoughts ofJohnny, "I'm too proud!' *tn the expression o f Johnny "t Love ya'oll!!!" From the family of Johnny, we appreciate your bringing in the rays of sunshine, the presence/support of the even, for Johnny. From the family of Johnny, thank you for your caring enough about our son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, 'main man.' From the family of Johnny, cheers to Oliver "Ollie" Smith, Jr. Exalted Ruler of Billy Webb Lodge #1050, The I.P.B.O.E of W, Chuck Hinton of the African American Men's Club, the members and friends, complimented by The Portland Observer, too! Bloomfield, NJ and Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, are also hosting “Culturefests.” Lewis & Clark College was founded by Presbyterian pioneers in 1867 and has a historic relationship with the Presbyterian Church. Although the College became independent in the 1960’s, it remains a member o f the Association o f Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU). For more information, call 503-768-7082. t GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION Journey With Jesus as He suffered on the cross through the preached word. W HEN: WHERE: FR ID A Y . A P R IL 10, 1998, A T 7:00P.M . A L L E N T E M P LE C M E C H U R C H 4236 N E 8 T H A V E N U E P O R TLA N D , OR (503) 287-0261 Sponsored by the Pan-Methodist Alliance (Bethel AME; Hughes Memorial Temple CME and Associates: Rev. Arron Hamlin H appy A nniversary ! To The Only Daily Gospel Music Programming in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area! G ospel G reats ” With Host - Al Matthews M onday - F riday / 6 pm - 10 pm only on From the family of Johnny, we re happy he touched you oil in such a kindly way, no pretense, bu, jus, Johnny. God bless you oil, from The William Family Resolve To Do Something For Yourself and For Your Community— Learn as if your life depends on it - it does! m, a tN P B C m N orth P o rtla n d B ible C ollege offers More Than just an academic opportunity, or preparation for a career in Ministries L isten You Can: • Gain a mature working knowledge of the Bible. • Get working answers to the questions our youth are asking. • Discover the power of a new life through Christ. • Discover God's assignment of Rules for Black in the Bible - Shed those Sion- Biblical Stereotypes. • Discover that you CAN handle College level work and go on to realize a higher Potential to G ospel G reats A pril 13 th -17 th for a celebra tion of T he B est in G ospel M usic T oday ! A ll This a n d Credit, Too? Spring Term begins March 30 Call 288-2919 to register Kirk Franklin, Shirley Ceasar, Hezekiah Walker, Be be & CeCe Winans, Luther Barnes, Carlton Pearson, T.D. Jakes, Donnie McClurkin, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, The Williams Brothers, The Canton Spirituals, & more! North Portland Bible College 4905 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, Oregon 97217 C all 503-242-1950 for a P rogram G uide .
