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November 22, 2000 Page B2 ^Jorllanò (0b»eruer Metro/Religion (Hbsei Union Gospel Mission Launches Improvement Project U n io n G o s p e l M is s io n is nion G ospel M ission, LifeChange, a long-term , com pre a n o n p ro fit o rg a n iz a h en siv e drug and alco h o l re c o v tion p ro v id in g m eals and su p p o rt s e r v ic e ery s com to m unity. R esid ents o f L ifeC hange take P o rtla n d ’s hom eless p o p u latio n , a vow o f p o v erty , celib acy and has k ick ed o f f its G round F loor o b ed ien ce and agree to live and P roject. w ork to g e th e r u n til each a c c o m T he effo rt w ill go tow ards c re p lish es forty critic a l goals. O f a tin g a new and safer en tran ce, th o se re sid e n ts w ho have stay ed e x p an d in g the d in in g room for for m ore than th re e y ears and a c the M issio n ’s hom eless feeding c o m p lish ed all g o als, the relapse p ro g ra m , in stallin g a new sid e rate is zero. w alk in front o f the M ission, a T he U nion G o sp el M issio n in new floor in the d ining room , and P o rtlan d fa c ilita te s the effo rts o f p u rc h a sin g new tables and chair 32 fu ll-tim e resid en ts w ho d is for the dining room. The estim ated trib u te 2 1,756 sack lu n ches an c o st o f the p ro je c t is $69,000. nually. “ W e ’re v ery g ratefu l to have n a d d itio n , 231 v o lu n teers b o th co rp o ra te and com m unity serve 61,872 hot m eals each su p p o rt for o u r cap ital p ro je c t,” year. said W illiam s R u ssell, ex ecutive T he o rg an izatio n w as founded d ire c to r o f P o rtla n d ’s U nion G os in 1927 by 100 v o lu n teers from pel M issio n . “ W ith th is p ro ject, m o re th a n 4 0 P o r tla n d a re a w e a re n ’t ju s t reb u ild in g a stru c ch u rch es w ith a m issio n to feed ture. W e ’re h elp in g to reb u ild the hungry, resto re the a d d ict, liv e s.” and love o n e ’s neighbor. U n ico P ro p e rtie s, In c., a lead F or m ore in fo rm atio n on the ing N o rth w e st co m m ercial real G ro u n d F loor P ro je c t and the e sta te co m p an y , has h elp ed kick L ifeC hange program , contact the o f f the c a m p a ig n w ith a large U n io n G ospel M ission at (503) d o n a tio n . 274-4483. T he m ain focu s o f P o rtla n d ’s U I Portland Police Bureau Michael Allen Harrison at The Old Church Celebrating the warmth ofthe holi day tradition, Michael Allen Hamson has announced a Dec. 15 opening night for this year’s Christmas at The Old Church concert series. The Old Church is located at 1422 S.W. 11th Ave. and Clay Street in downtown Portland. Special guests featured in this year’s series, entitled “Home for C h ristm as w ith M ichael A llen Harrison, Family & Friends,” include Aaron M eyer, violinist; Julianne Johnson, vocalist; Tahlia Rachel Harrison, vocalist; Seth Samuel’s, vocalist and guitarist; and Allen De lay on the saw. Harrison will play highlights from his five holiday C D ’s as well tradi tional Christmas favorites. As part o f each concert, H arrison will also present a video produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting that features his composition, “Remembrance,” a trib ute song premiered at the 50th Anni versary o f Israel’s independence at the United Nations in New York on Jan. 29,1999. “Remembrance” is on his benefit CD “Seasons o f Peace” recorded for the organization, Season o f Non- Violence.The Christmas at The Old Church concert dates are Dec. 15 at 7 p.m .and9:30p.m .;D ec. 16at5p.m ., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Dec. 17 at HOPE NW , Inc. will host its 2"‘l Annual Free T hanksgiving D inner at H arriet Tubm an S chool’s C af eteria at 2231 N. Flint on W ednes day, N ovem ber 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. HOPE NW is a non-profit orga nization supported by a grant from the city o f Portland Bureau o f H ous ing and Com m unity Developm ent. The m ission o f HOPE NW is to provide edu catio n and support services to hom eless and at-risk women and their children. 12:30p.m. and3p.m„Dec. 18at7p.m. and9p.m .,D ec. 19at7p.m .andD ec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available at all Fred Meyers Fastixx Outlets or by calling: 503-224-8499 or 1-800-922-TIXX (8499). A sa producer, composer, arranger, concert pianist and owner o f his own record label, MAH Records, Michael Allen Harrison is an international re cording artist based in Portland who over the past 15 years has released 20 albums with his signature style o f new age, classical, pop and jazz. For more information and for details on H arrison’s other holiday appear ances, see www.mahrecords.com. 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HOPE Thanksgiving at Harriet Tubman 5132NEMLK(503)284-5443 A ugustan a L utheran C hurch welcomes you to Sunday worship: 8:30 am~Contemporary 11 am~Traditional 1:30 pm~Open Circle 6 pm~Jazz Service with Marilyn Keller, Ron Steen, Kevin Deitz and George Mitchell Drive Targets Food, Toys, and Pennies Central C atholic High S chool’s Food, Toy and Penny D rive w ill be held Dec. 8-14. I t’s the tim e o f the year faculty, staff, students, parents and alum ni join hearts and hands to m ake the Christm as season more com fort able for the less fortunate. Last year, in four d a y s , Central Catholic raised $ 1,931 for the “Pen nies for the Poor” cam paign, and collected 11,387 pounds o f food and over 200 toys. Each year, in conjunction w ith Holy Redeem er G rade School, the dollar am ount collected in pennies is matched by the Harry Merlo Foun dation. D onated toys are to be new or in “alm ost new ” condition. For more inform ation or to ar range for a donation pick-up, con tact: A lisa Sinnott - D irector o f C hristian Service at 503-235-3138 e x te n s io n 131 or e m a il A Holiday Bazaar Immaculate Heart Hosts Thanksgiving The Mt. O livet B aptist Church will be having a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a .m .- 4 p.m. This holiday event will offer oil paintings, A frican art, greeting card s, w reaths, banners, baked goods, novelty gifts, festive food, candles/candle holders and other gift items. The Mt. O livet Family Life Center is located at 8725 N. Chautauqua Blvd. For more infor mation, contact Dr. James E. Martin at 503/240-7729. i Augustana Lutheran Church Visit our Web Site at www.portlandpolicebureau.com NE 15th & Knott ~ 503.288.6174 - www.augustana.org Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson Rev. Ramona Soto Rank An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer *■ X il Drive a car? If you insure your property and auto with American Family, you could save up to 20% on your auto insurance. 4 0 7 N E M j ’ on 97211 Fellowship M.B.C. F u n eral se rv ic es for Josephine Marie Bell, 79, were held Friday at the Rose City Cemetery and Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell died Nov. 15, 2000. She was a homemaker from Portland. She was bom March 10, 1921 in Ennis, Texas, and was Do you rent? 'V * Award winning design* r Ä g n t » Check your local telephone directory for the agent nearest you. Bishop Johnny Pack IV he K ing N eighborhood o f n o rth e a s t P o rtla n d w a n ts n e ig h b o r s to plant trees along th e ir streets. V o lunteers are also n eed ed to help w ith the p la n tin g . B u si nesses and in d iv id u als are asked to c o n trib u te fin a n c ia lly to the p ro ject to help low er the c o st o f the trees. 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Food "TI* Skits 'J* Rejoicing Sunday, December 10'h 3:30 p.m. 4009 North Missouri Ave For more information call us at (503) 249-0537 or (503) 232-2484 4 « I C orporate Functions B alloons R eleases & D rops B alloon D ecor H elium G as Rental Kits • C reative Helium Bouquets • W eddings • Sem inars • Parties & C elebrations Delivery Available preceded in death by her hus band George T. Bell who died Feb. 19,2000. S u rv iv o rs in clu d e four daughters, Eyvonne Harris, B renda W arren, Sandra Johnson and Joyce E. White; and two sons, Willie Vincent Bell and William Bell. King N eighbors Seek Pledges for U rban Trees Linder the direction o f "Christ was an example to children.” - Luke 2:51 m m a c u la te H e a rt C hurch, 2926 N. W ill ia m s , w ill h o s t a T h a n k s g iv in g D ay d in n e r, T hursday, N ov. 23 from noon until 4 p.m . in the parish hall on Stanton Street. “ Com e and e n jo y Thanskgiving w ith us,” church officials said. The dinner is free and open to everyone. Obituary Homemaker Dead at 79 Josephine Marie Bell with PSU & Choral Cross-Ties, Marilyn Keller, Disciples in Song, Darrell Grant. Directed by Dr. Bruce Browne. T ic k e ts $ 10 & $15 (503) 823-0346 or Toll Free (888) 735-4259 P o rtla n d , O f t asinnQtt@çgntralçath<?liçhigh,org Sunday D ec. 3 at 7:30 pm: “A S o u l-F ille d M e s s ia h ' For More Information Call: > * HOPE NW provides chemical dependency outreach, health and nutrition, financial managem ent, an d v o c a tio n a l/e m p lo y m e n t couseling classes to clients o f vari ous com m unity providers. In addi tion, the group serves women in the areas o f case m anagem ent, ad vocacy and referrals. Form ore information on how you can help hom eless and women at risk in the community, contact Janet Carden at 503-632-0544. 503-331-1100 w w w .b a llo o n s in flig h t.c o m Professional Balloon Artist: “ I’m not selling balloons, I’m selling my ideas.' P lan tin g day w ill be F ebruary 2 4 ,2 0 0 1 . Each tree w ill cost the hom eow ner betw een $20 and $40. A crew w ill com e by each house a few days before p lanting day to dig h o les, then v o lu n teer planting crew s w ill plant the trees N ovem ber 15 is the deadline for req u estin g a tree for your yard. P o rtla n d ’s U rban F orester w ill to u r the n eig h borhood and a s sess w hat kinds o f trees w ill grow best in the yards o f those w ho have req u ested them . n Dec. 14, a “ pick and p a y ” ev e n t w ill take place at St. A ndrew s C h u rc h a t N o r th e a s t 8"1 and A lberta. T hose buying trees com e and p ick out the types o f trees they w ant and pay for th e ir trees. For m ore in fo rm atio n , co n tact B ev E is e n b e r g at w ebeam @ com puserve.com . “ I t ’s up to all o f us neighbors to m ake this y e a r's tree plan tin g a b ig s u c c e s s ! T h a n k s fo r e v e ry o n e ’s su p p o rt,” said K ing n e ig h b o r h o o d r e s id e n t P a u l G arrahan. O VkXX V b lk k V U A M X fc lk wkk k kV it Purtluub
