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January 11, 2023
Page 9
The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee, Senior Servant
Invites you to join us for
The 17th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Services
18 th Annual Pastoral Observance
Theme: "Now is Still the Time!"
"Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate
valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity
to all God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick-sands of racial injustice
to the solid rock of brotherhood [sisterhood]."
"Empower the Dream Annual Inter-Faith Service"
Sunday, January 15th 2023, 2:00 PM
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church
3138 North Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
(Wearing a mask is optional)
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. W.J. Mark Knutson, Senior Pastor
Leader of Oregon Ballot Measure 114
For further information visit our website at www.vafbc.org, or call (503) 282-9496