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Page 16 F OOD July 20, 2016 R ELIGION New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 N. Gaintenbein, will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a series of festivities and services. A Legacy Worth Celebrating Corn and Black Bean Chopped Taco Salad A chopped salad recipe featuring corn, black beans and zesty tomatos combined with iceberg lettuce for a side salad Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • 3 cups chopped romaine and iceburg lettuce 1 can (8-3/4 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) whole black beans, drained, rinsed 2 diced Roma Tomatoes 1 lime, finely grated peel and Juice 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sesame Oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Handful or two of crushed tortia chips Directions: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl until combined. Sprinkle crushed totia chips over the top before serving. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, a historic African-Amer- ican congregation at 3725 N. Gantenbein under the director of pastor Rev. J. Walter Hills II, has big plans for its 70th Anniversary Celebration, an event you don’t want to miss. “A Legacy Worth Celebrating, Joshua 4:21,” will be the theme of the platinum jubilee. And as part of the festivities, New Hope will be honoring former pastors, orga- nizing a reunion choir, producing a souvenir booklet and a hosting a magnificent banquet. The festivities will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., with guest preacher and former Pastor, Rev. Robert C. Jointer; then pick up on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., with guest preacher and for- mer pastor Dr. Johnny Pack IV. On Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., the Reunion Choir will be in concert. On Saturday Aug. 20 at 4 p.m., the Magnificent Celebration Banquet will be held at Self Enhancement, Inc. The banquet speaker will be the Honorable Margaret Carter with music by Tamara Stephens, Minister Terry Davis, and more. On Sunday, Aug. 21, former Pastor Rev. Walter M. Brown Jr. will bring the message during 10 Rev. J. Water Hills II a.m. services and the Reunion Choir will sing. The 70th Anni- versary will close out the same Sunday at 3 p.m. with guest preacher and former associate minister, Rev. Robert Houston of Frankfort, Ken., music by the Re- union Choir and more. For churches, groups, agencies, other businesses and individuals who would like to reserve space in the souvenir booklet or need more information, call New Hope at 503-281-0163 or email newhopep- dx@comcast.net. To reserve your banquet ticket, call or email New Hope or go to Eventbrite.com.
