November 29, 2006 Cl. ‘ P n rtk u ib (0hseruer Page B5 R eligion A dvertise w ith diversify in C a ll 5O 3-288-OO 33 lb Highland Christian Center Celebrates Weekend of events planned J. Moss Moss also has been the co-writer senior pastor of Mt. Sinai COGIC, and producer behind some of the Pomona, Calif., will be the guest biggest artists in both Gospel and speaker. mainstream music. His CD "The J. All events are free and open to Moss Project" marks the unfolding the public under the direction of of a new era in modern Gospel mu­ Highland Pastor Rev. Dr. W.G. sic. Hardy Jr. The final service of the re-dedi­ For more information, call 503- cation is on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11:15 287-9567 or visit the church's a.m. when Rev. Dr. Terrance Rhone. website at highlandministries.org. Dear Deanna! I'm worried about my sister be­ cause she is the type of woman that has to be in a relationship. She recently ended a 6-year romance and after two weeks, already is get­ ting serious about someone new. I think she needs to clear her head and realize she is on the rebound. She has already told this man she loves him and I want her to slow down. What can I say to her in order to spare her feelings but sti II get my message across? -A nonym ous; St. Louis, Mo. Dear Anonymous: It’s good that you’re concerned because this is your sister and you love her. If she’s not being hurt and there aren't any foul signs of abuse or cheating from this man, you should wait and see what happens. However, it’s too early to see his true character and as an experi­ enced dater, your sister should see the signs when they appear. Share your honest feelings with her about slowing down and let her know she has your full support if things don't work out. Highland Christian Center, 7600N.E. Glisan St., invites local residents to participate in Civic Night starting at 5 p.m. on Satur­ day, Dec. 2 to promote the build­ ing of a better community. Civic and faith-based leaders will discuss issues relevant to the community and the important role of faith based initiatives. Participants include Portland Mayor loin Potter; State Sen. Avel Gordly; Rev. Dr. T. Allen Bethel of the Albina Ministerial Alliance; Roy Jay of the African American Chamber of Commerce and organizer of Project Clean Slate; Diane Linn, Multnomah County chair; Jean Avison of the United Church of Christ; Port­ land Pol ice Chief Rosie Sizer and many others. For more information, contact Highland Christian Center at 503- 28 7 -9 5 6 7 or v isit highlandministries.org. him I wanted my key back and he said if I take it from him or change the locks, the relationship is over. Was it a mistake to give him a key in the first place? —Tanya: On-Line Reader Dear Tanya: If his name isn’ton the lease then he shouldn’t have a key. You made yourself vulnerable because he knows you w on't entertain anyone else since he can show up at any time. H e's not going to give you a Real People, Real Advice key because he's not as committed as you are. You should take your Ail advice column known fo r its fearless approach to reality key and if that’s the only thing that can end the relationship, then you based subjects! don't need him. If he refuses, then change your locks, make him knock on the door for a visit and keep it Dear Deanna! moving. My boyfriend and I have dated for 3-years and I gave him a key to my Dear Deanna! apartment. Now that he can come I was jailed for the past 15 years. in, eat, sleep and go as he pleases, I’m free now and having a hard things have changed. He doesn't time adjusting. So many things come over as often and when he have changed and I feel lost in a does, it’s late at night. I've asked world that is so fast. I can ’t use a him for a key to his place but he said com puter, the cell phones are in­ no without an explanation. I told tim idating and everything costs so much. It's a challenge trying to survive and make it working minimum wage. I neverw anttogo back to jail but drug dealing made my life so easy. What can I do to keep from giving in the urge to deal drugs again? —Sam P.; Decatur, Ga. Dear Sam: Pray hard and remember the life you lost in jail. Think about the confine­ ment, prison food and neglect you suffered. If that's not enough, think of the people you destroy while selling them drugs. If you’re not doing well on your minimum wage job, then go to the next level and get a second job. Once you get that going, max yourself out with col­ lege courses. You’ll be so busy making honest money and improv­ ing yourself that you w on't think about drug dealing. Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deanna! Email: askdeanna! @ yahoo.com or 264 S. LaCienega Blvd. Suite 1283 Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Website: www.askdeanna.com a d s @ p o rtla n d o b s e rv e r.c o m USPS 959-680 ____ ____________________________ 4747 NE Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd., Portland. OR 97211 tioiniH . Pi hi is io k : Charles H. Washington Einron.M ichael L eig h to n P> m n Ninrinss: M ark W a sh in g to n Cittsrnr Dmn mu: P aul N e u fe ld t Orner. lU nanii: K a th y L in d e r KirunoH: Sarah Blount Promotes Community t h i l l h (O b s e v u c r 1 IJnrtlaub (fftb&eruer Established 1970 Civic Night The Highland Christian Center, formerly Highland United Church of Christ, is re-dedicating its new multicultural church facility with an anointed, power packed and spirit- filled celebration beginning Friday, Dec. I through Sunday, Dec. 3. Several national and local digni­ taries will participate in the events at the church’s new location at 76(X I N.E.GIisanSt. The opening service starts on Friday at 7 p.m. with guest speaker. Bishop Charles Blake, first assis­ tant presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ. On Saturday at 5 pm., a group of public and community leaders will participate in “Civic N ighf’discuss- ing the importance of the faith based community's role in helping tocre- ate healthy communities. Also Saturday, national record­ ing artist J. Moss will perform live in concert. Moss is an excellent Gos­ pel vocalist who has become one of the most powerful forces in modem Gospel and Soul music, combining traditional messages with modem arrangements and hip-hop beats. 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