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Page B6 MAY 13,1998 A lle n & A lle n “People think in order for music to be gospel, it has to have words, bu, that’s erroneous," declares Bruce Allen, one halfofthe talented instru mentalist duo, Allen & Allen. It is an argument he and Allen Wiggins have more than backed up since the re lease of their self-titled debut release on CGI Records back in 1994, which sold upwards of 50,000 units and garnered a highly coveted Stellar award. Just one year later, a sophomore release, “A Blazing Grace” fared even better. The duo followed up with “Christmas Like Never Before” which enjoyed success on adult con temporary radio as well as jazz for matted stations and their 1996 re lease “Come Sunday” -featuring Daryl Coley and Albertina Walker. “Our new CD,” notes Wiggins, “is aggressive evangelism targeting the jazz marketplace. No traditional hymns. All original music except for a spirited remake of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “True Devotion.” It’s just as Jazzy as a Najee or Gerald Albright, but the message is there and now that both of us are pastoring, we’re com mitted to using our gifts to the pur- http://w w w .portland observer.net Wvx M an eta/ Allen & Allen pose of kingdom-building.” “God has greatly developed us,” observes Allen. “We’re more than just a name or the music, but a min istry.” “We’re delivering music in a jazz well as other M inisters from our faith community spoke. Rev. J.W. Friday was MC. Mr. R icky Shaver and Ms. N ic o le T a y lo r w ere g u est speakers giving their testim o nies on how the survived the lifestyle o f gangs and their suc cess today. Listening to them was inspi rational and showed their is still hope for our young people today. Also in attendance were City Councilman Dan Saltzfhan, Pam Arden-candidate for Commis sioner, and representatives from C o m m issio n e r Jim F ra n c isc o n i’s and C om m is sioner Charles Jordan’s offices. Eric Yao Vormanns Master Healer/Teacher k '^ y ^ J June Events: '^ y ^ J idiom but with a gospel message,” 77?/5 is [jo u r c om m un ity based funeral hom e Introduction to Etheric Healing: Level I. Held on June 12th, 7-10 PM and June 13th, 10 AM to 5 PM. At Opening to Life, 532 SE Ankeny, Portland. Intensive Workshop with Master Healer, Eric Vormanns teaching. Introduction to Etheric Healing : Level II. Held on June 26th, 7 AM to 10 PM and June 27th, 10 AM to 5 PM. At Opening to Life. Call (503) 675-9809 for registration. Pastor Mack L. Walker, Sr, (503) 287-7332 Church (503) 287-7417 Pastor Weekly Calendar Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Morning Worship 6:30 PM YPWW (Youth Bible Study) 7:30 PM Evening Worship Tuesday 7:30 PM Evening Worship Friday 7:30 PM Evening Worship Youth in charge Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Every Sunday: 8:00 AM Early M orning Worship 9:15 A M Sunday School 11:00 AM M orning Worship the Lord's Supper (1st Sunday) Children's Church (1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday) J r d r o d n c in g . .. fla r a n a th a C h u r c h o f (¿ o d T. Allen Bethel Senior Pastor Schedule Of Services: Sunday 9:15am - Sunday School 10:30am - Worship Celebration 11:00am - C hildren’s Church 6:00pm Evening Worship Wednesday 7:00pm - Prayer and Bible Study Friday 12:00 noon - Prayer 4 2 2 2 NE 1 2 th Avenue P o rtlan d , O R 97211 (503) 288-7241 Fax (503) 2 8 8 1712 e-m ail: inarchgod@ travelin.com Vrnr Look For (Cl|c IJurtlaub (Obserucr On the WEB! http://portlandobscrver.net PDC K>KTL a NI> hFvFToEMEYT T O s s ii^ COMMISSION MEETING PDC to the Q t y of Portland's urban renewal, housing and economic development agency. Jerom e Cox Tanner Funeral D irector C. Cox Tanner O w ner 5023 N. Michigan Portland, Oregon At Commission meetings are open to the public. A complete agenda is available at PDC or by calling 823-3200. Citizens with disabilities may call 823-3232 or T D D 823-6868 for assistance at least 48 hours in advance. su p p o rte d b y you. We m ake the loss o f y o u r lo ve d ones easier to bear. L e t us guide y o u through o u r fat ility and explain about p re arrangements with you. Walker Temple Cosmic Dance & Drumming: Sunday, June 7th, 7-9 PM, Sponsored by Cedar Mountain Drums. At Opening to Life, 532 SE Ankeny, Portland. Learn to heal with music and movement. Bring a towel and your own drums and rattles, or use ours. Call (503) 235-6345 or (503) 675-9809. An Evening of Sharing, African Style: Thursday, June 4th, 7-9 PM. Spomsored by Etheric Healing Development. At Gentle Strength Bookstore in Vancouver, WA. Call (360) 750- 5676 or (503) 675-9809. adds Wiggins. È X D ate March 18,1998 Place: PDC 1900 SW Fourth, Suite 100 Portland, OR T im e 3:00 p.m. Sine. 2736 NE Rodney Portland, OR 97212 503-251-4591 We ’re Here We Care The W e’re Here We Care N/ NE faith com m unity held their 1st M ayors Youth Reduction Program on Saturday evening May 2, 1998 at the M aranatha Church o f God. The program was a success as well as inform ative. O fficer V ictoria Wade of the Portland C risis Response Team spoke of what we as a com m unity could do to help with young people and shared what the Response Team con sist of as well as their duties. A lo n g w ith o th e r lo c a l church choirs and area soloist. Pastor Bennie M oore o f the W e’re Here We Care Evange listic Team rendered words as You Can Now Find Us On The Web! 103 'NT (Morris Street Tor Hand, O«R 97212 (503) 287-7457 Sunday School 9:30 £4(M 'Worship Service 10:45 £4(M 'Wednesday ¿activities 6:30 TiM 'Rev. 'Robert ‘Kelley, Tastor “(foing Till Je su s ‘Returnst” 6.00 PM Training Union (2nd and 4th Sunday) 7:15 PM Evening worship (2nd and 4th Sunday) 11:00 AM Baptismal Service (4th Sunday) Pastor Johnny Pack IV 4009 North Missouri Avenue (503) 249-0377 ADVERTISE IN CEElic J^ortlanh (Obstruer : Call us at 288-0033 or fax: 288-0015 North Portland Bible College "It's more than just a Bible School" ------iKP------ It’s a community resource, developing new ways to deliver the edueation and skills people want and need in North/Northeast Portland. We are developing summer and fall classes in computer keyboarding in Windows and Word software, and in basic English language skills. Contact our office for more details. Are you looking for continuing education workshops, to equip you for excellence in serving God in your church and community? Then don t miss the Albina Christian Workers Conference, on May ¡6 (Saturday), 8:00—4:00, at Berean Church, 4822 N. Vancouver Avenue, sponsored by NPBC. We will feature workshops on conflict resolution, Sunday School innovation, understanding Jehovah’s Witnesses, beautifying the church worship center, keeping your youth walking with Christ, and finding multicultral materials for teaching tools. All taught by qualified Christian workers. Registration is only S I5 in advance, including a wonderful lunch. Call now and register. We also offer a Marriage Enrichment Seminar on Saturday, May 23, at the NPBC campus. Free and open to all, the seminar is taught by Dr. Otis F. Brown, our president, and Dr. Johnnie Brown, his wife, well known conference speakers. Are you looking fo r answers concerning the future, from the Bible? Then sign up fo r our summer course. NT14I: The Revelation. It starts August 4. and is available for credit or personal enrichment. Don’t miss the opportunities in your community! North Portland Bible College, 4905 N. Vancouver Avenue, phone 288-2919. •
