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FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
4009 N. Missouri Avenue,
Portland, OR 97227
503-249-0377
Invites you to join the celebration for
Pastor & Lady Johnny Pack’s
30th Pastoral Appreciation
Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Theme:
“No Weapon Formed Against Thee Shall Prosper”
Isaiah 54:17
Guest: Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church,
Bishop Garry Tyson Seattle, WA
A popular annual community event, the Mississippi Street Fair, returns Saturday, July 8 along Missis-
sippi Avenue in the Boise Neighborhood of north Portland.
All Set for Mississippi Street Fair
Mark your calendars for Sat-
urday, July 8, for the 16th annual
Mississippi Street Fair. The pop-
ular event for the whole family
takes place along North Missis-
sippi Avenue between Skidmore
and Freemont Streets, kicking
off at 10 a.m. with all the fun
lasting through 9 p.m.
This year’s fair is benefitting
the Boise Business Youth Uni-
ty Project – fostering a stronger
community through internships
for teens.
Over 200 vendors will offer
up all sorts of irresistible good
along with five live music stag-
es. There will also be the popular
Art Hub, Grandfather’s Rib Off
and a dunk tank. Admission is
free.
First Muslim Cultural Festival
Reverend Jonathan Bolden, Chairperson
& Sister Anita Ball, Co-Chairperson
Dr. Johnny Pack IV, Pastor
The community is invited to
enjoy the best of Muslim cultural
traditions at the first annual Port-
land International Muslim Cultur-
al Festival on Saturday at Director
Park, downtown.
The festival, the first of its kind
in the Pacific Northwest, aims to
promote awareness of Muslim cul-
tures and will take place between 11
a.m. and 5 p.m. at the park, located
at 877 S.W. Taylor St. The event is
sponsored by the Muslim Education
Trust and community organiza-
tions including Portland’s Office of
Neighborhood Involvement.
Activities will include cultur-
al performances and music, food
from around the world, an inter-
national market, arts, crafts, henna
and Islamic calligraphy.
Happy Birthday
Jamar Tarver &
Hirani Baldwin
Love your family