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O B I T U A R F
In Loving Memory of
Charles Oliver Lucas
Charles Oliver Lucas passed away on April 19, 1998 at his
residence from cancer.
Mr. Lucas was horn on December 6, 1927 in Selina, Sansas Io
Harold E. and Celia .1. (Simpson) Lucas. He was a laborer in the
construction industry. Mr. Lucas had lived in Portland since Decem
ber ¡966 and he was never married. He is survived by:
Brother; Clarence E. Lucas Junction City, Sansas
Brother; Calvin C. Lucas Sacremento, California
Brother; Chester IV. Lucas Portland, Oregon
Brother; Thomas J. Lucas Location Unknown
Sister; Zara M. Curtis Portland, Oregon
Sister; Sara J. Smith Portland, Oregon
Beatrice “Bea ” Roach
Friends were invited to attend a Homegoing Celebration Service
for Beatrice “Bea" Roach on May !8th, 1998.
Beu was born on October 3, 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia to Essex
and Josephine Brinkley and passed away in a Portland, Oregon
hospital on May II, 1998 at the age o f 69years, with the cause of
death being chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Bea attended schools in Norfolk. She graduated from the
Medical College o f I irginia in Richmond as a L.P. Nurse and
moved to Portland and had resided here since. She worked 40 years
in nursing and retired in 1993. She had worked at Holladay Park
Hospital, Emanuel Hospital and Dr. Reynolds Office to name a few.
Bea was a member o f Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church for
over 30 years. She was a member o f the Usher Board and later
joined the choir. She was a member o f the Eastern Star and was a
driver for meals on wheels and was an award winning salesperson
for Avon products.
Bea is survived by:
Husband; John T. Roach Portland, Oregon
Son & Wife; Gregory & Sandra Brinkley Portland, Oregon
Step Daughter; Sharon Roach Norfolk, Virginia
Step Daughter; Stephanie Baldwin Virginia Beach, Virginia
Brother; Albert Brinkley Norfolk, Virginia
Brother; Andrew Brinkley Norfolk, Virginia
JUNE 10, 1998
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Some people are simply born
with a destiny and calling. In the
first chapter of Jeremiah, God tells
the Old Testament prophet: "I
knew you before you were born... 1
sanctified you and appointed you
as my spokesman to the world."
Sisters Lisa Page Brooks and Leah
Page were born into a house full
of music, and with hearts for the
Lord. And as the nucleus of Wit
ness-one of the great vocal groups
of modern Gospel music—they
have indeed spent most of their
own lives speaking to the world
with powerful words and music.
And on the group’s latest release. Love Is An Action Word, those voices
shine more brilliantly than ever. With newcomers Candice Smith and Ayanah
Thomas on board, the foursome has perfected a sound unique in contemporary
music. Under the sure hand of Lisa’s husband—producer and songwriter-
extraordinary, Michael Brooks—both quiet elegance and joyful abandon meet
in a Gospel/urban/r&b/pop amalgam that is nothing short of thrilling to behold.
Is it really Gospel? Absolutely. The Good News and the Church which sings
its praises permeate everything Witness touches. Is it serious, no-nonsense urban/r&b grooves? Believe it. These ladies can cook with
the best. And pop? Witness seamlessly sews together diverse influences into a garment that fits people of all persuasions, propensities
and tastes.
Call it any or all of the above. Or better still, just call it Witness.
With an ear on the streets, and eyes on the Lord, Witness delivers a message of relevance and urgency in the musical vernacular
of the modern day masses. And Love is an Action word is a back-to-back, full-tilt journey into that rare, anointed place where
entertainment, inspiration and worship meet in perfect harmony. On an album filled with hits-in-the-making, it’s hard to pick any one
track over another. Still, several songs literally jump up and command attention.
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The Power of Racial Unity
will show on Sunday, June 7th & 14th
Portland Welcomes Unity
The A ssociation o f Unity
Churches, an organization based
near Kansas City, Missouri, and
consisting of over 900 Unity min
istries worldwide, announces its
annual International Convention
to be held June 15-20 at the
Doubletree/Jantzen Beach Hotel
on Hayden Island. "Portland was
chosen in part because of the
large number of Unity churches
in our Western Region,” says
Debbie Ball, Convention Coor
dinator. “There are also at least
five churches in the local area to
help support the convention with
volunteers,” explains Ball, “but
we also chose Portland based on
its natural beauty and the hospi
tality of its residents.”
Between 600 to 800 people are
expected to attend the conven-
tion, consisting of Unity minis
ters, licensed Unity teachers and
laypersons. Opening ceremonies
will include the sharing of spiri
tual traditions of several religions
and cultures. The convention is
open to the public, and all are
invited to attend personal/spiri-
tual grow th workshops for a fee.
Keynote speakers can be heard
free o f charge and include Neale
at 8 PM on B.E.T.
Black Entertainment Television
Donald Walsh, author o f Conver-
sations with God on Wednesday
evening, June 17, and longtime
friend and writer for Bob Hope,
Gene Perret on Thursday, June
18. Both keynotes are at 7:30.
For more information about
Unity, please contact the Asso
ciation of Unity Churches at 816-
524-7414 or your nearest Unity
center.
Promise Keepers Confirms “Live A Legacy »
Conference at Autzen Stadium
Promise Keepers (PK), the
Denver based Christians m en's
m inistry, has returned a signed
contract with Autzen Stadium
in Eugene, OR., to hold a m en’s
conference on July 31-August
1.
The 1998 season of Promise
Keepers m en’s conferences is
based on the them e Live A
Legacy-M ake A Difference in
Your Lifetime. Tom Fortson,
Ph.D., chief operating officer
of Promise Keepers, issued a
c h a lle n g e to the m en who
haven't yet registered. “To the
guys who were waiting to see if
P rom ise K eepers w ould be
around, it’s time to sign up for
yourself and the men y o u ’re
bringing.”
Speakers at the two day con-
fe re n c e in c lu d e D r. Don
B a r tle tte , p a s to r D a n n y
DeLeon, and evangelist Mike
Silva. Topics covered during
the conference include “Living
a Legacy on the H om efront,”
“ Debt Free L iving,” and ses
sion e n title d , “ W hat Really
M atter.”
Promise Keepers m en’s con
ferences are free in 1998, but
“Expanding Our Horizons ff
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Choral Concert
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The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire from Australia’s
national capital will kickoff its first U.S. tour on June 13,
performing in the ‘"Expanding Our Horizons” concert as
guests of the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, Portland Lesbian
Choir, and Bridges Vocal Ensemble.
The performance will take place on Saturday, June 13 at 7
p.m. at Whitaker Middle School, NE 39th and
Killingsworth.
T h is v id e o e x p la in s th e B a h a ’ i F a i t h ’s
p u r s u i t o f R a c ia l U n ity .
Fellowship Missionary
Baptist Church
Every Sunday:
8.00 A M Early Morning Worship
9:15 A M Sunday School
11:00 A M Morning Worship
the Lord's Supper
(1st Sunday)
men must register to ensure
seating and to assist the m inis
try planning. R egister by c a ll
ing 1-800-888-7595 (Spanish
1-800-203-1564, TTY 1-800-
769-6855).
Promise Keepers is a Christ-
centered m inistry dedicated to
uniting men through vital rela
tionships to be godly influences
in their world.
Children's Church
(1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday)
6:00 P M Training Onion
(2nd and 4th Sunday)
7:15 P M Evening worship
(2nd and 4th Sunday)
11:00 A M Baptismal Service
(4th Sunday)
4009 N orth Missouri Avenue
(503) 249-0377
North Portland Bible College
"It's more than just a Bible School"
— Ice—
It’s a community resource, developing new ways to deliver the education and ski Ils
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.
fpfTe Are you looking for continuing education workshops, to equip you for
excellence in serving God in your church and community?
We Are Offering Marriage Enrichment Seminars at the XPBC 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?
Tickets are General Admission, $14.00 in advance and
$16.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Gai Pied,
2544 NE Broadway, It’s My Pleasure, 3106 NE 64th at
Sandy, from chorus members, or at the door.
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Then sign up fo r our summer course, XT141: The Revelation. It starts August 4,
and is available fo r credit or personal enrichment. Please contact us fo r a list o f
workshops available.
Don't miss the opportunities in your community! North Portland Bible College,
4905 N. Vancouver Avenue, phone 288-2919.