History of Temple Baptist Church
The following is of chronological times in history that pertain only to Temple Baptist Church.
For an inclusive chronological history that records events that happened down through the ages, including this page, Click here.
1881
January, Olaus Okerson and his family arrived in Portland.
They stayed in the Shogren family home to which they were welcomed. They stayed
there until located elsewhere.
January 23, Pastor
Okerson's first preaching service in the Pacific Northwest was held in the
Episcopal Chapel on SW 5th near Oak St. in downtown Portland.
"For God so loved the world
that he gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish
but have eternal life."
John 3:16 NIV
1882
Panoramic View of the City of Portland looking East.
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It is a large file so please be patient.
"All the prophets
testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."
Acts 10:43 NIV
1883
April 15, The
First Scandinavian Baptist Church held
meetings in its own building at S.W. Sixth and
Caruthers. The congregation, not yet organized, met for the first time
in its own building. Pioneer Missionary Olaus Okerson had purchased a
large lot and moved onto it a small building that became the first home of our
congregation.
October 17,
Rev.
Gustof Liljeroth baptized John Palmblad and two others in Johnson Creek at
Gresham. This was the first baptismal service for our church.
Mrs. Liljeroth
conducted the Sunday School. Click here to read an account of the history
of the Temple Baptist Sunday School.
Romans 9:33 NIV
1884
Rev.
Gustaf Liljeroth became our first Senior Pastor
January 1, First Scandinavian Baptist Church of Portland (now
known as Temple Baptist Church) was organized by Gustaf
Liljeroth.
Click
here to see minutes of the meeting.
June 16 ~The
Church was incorporated to the Oregon nonprofit corporation law.
Note: From the
records of Harley Hallgren Hard times came in
1884. Railroad financial
collapse resulted in much unemployment. Work on the Portland Hotel
stopped. Some of the church members moved out of town onto farms, some
went back East. P.A. Johnson went to Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Rose went to
Michigan.
"Yet to all who received
him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of
God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a
husband's will, but born of God."
John 1:12,13 NIV
1885
Gustaf
Liljeroth continued as Pastor of our church.
October 1, Nicholas Hayland, first graduate of Bethel Seminary,
became our pastor.
May, Rev. Liljeroth
went to Oakland, California where he organized a Scandinavian Baptist Church.
Recorded names of
people at church services in this year; PH Carlson, Lydia Lindblom, Hanna
_______?, Anna Moe, Anna? Pearson, Mary Moe, Ellen Nelson, Andrew Olsam, Axel
Loaderholm, David Hagg, ______ Stenstrom, Rev. Hayland, Mrs. Hayland, 3
children, Anna Youngstrom, Bernard ________?. Pastor Hayland preached to
South Portland Catholics and Jews.
"Whoever believes in Him is not
condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has
not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."
John 3:18 NIV
1886
Nicholas
Hayland continued as Pastor of our church.
June 23, Women's
Sewing Society was formed. Read a historical account and see a picture of this group
taken in the early 20's by
clicking on the Women's Sewing Society Link above. Read the Constitution
of the Sewing Bee in Swedish and also translated to English.
July 3, Nicholas
Hayland was reelected preacher, unanimously, "received all the votes of
those present, eleven in number."
"For in the Scripture it
says: See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in Him will never be
put to shame."
1 Peter 2:6 NIV
1887
Nicholas
Hayland continued as Pastor of our church.
August 1, a new building, The
First Swedish Church of Portland on N.W. 12th near Glisan was erected
and dedicated.
August 27,
First Baptismal Service held in the 12th Street Church with Pastor Hayland
baptizing Miss Anna Ljungstrom (sister of Mrs. Hayland), Miss Anna Person, and Mr.
David Hagg.
"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be
saved - you and your household."
Acts 16:31 NIV
1888
Nicholas
Hayland continued as Pastor of our church.
August 25th, the trustees of the First Scandinavian
Baptist Church of Portland decided to sell the property on Caruthers Street to
John P. Nelson.
September 29, The Young
People's Society was organized
with a membership of seventeen. L. Larson was the first president.
Bethel Seminary
returns to Morgan Park, Chicago, again as a separate Swedish department of the
Baptist Union Theological Seminary with Eric Sandell as acting dean.
"I have come into the world as a
light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness."
John 12:46 NIV
1889
Nicholas
Hayland continued as Pastor of our church.
December 28, The
Swedish Baptist Conference of the North Pacific Coast was organized. It later became the Columbia Conference in 1930.
Uno
N. Brauer became our Senior Pastor.
"Then Jesus declared, "'I am the
bread of life, he who comes to me will never go hungry and he who believes in me
will never be thirsty.'"
John 6:35 NIV
1890
Uno N.
Brauer continued as Pastor of our church.
February 28, The Cedarhome Baptist Church in Stanwood,
Washington was organized.
"'If you
can?'" said Jesus, "Everything is possible for him who believes."
Mark 9:23 NIV
1891
Uno N. Brauer
continued as Pastor of our church.
Rev. August Westerberg
was Pastor.
Then Jesus told him, "Because
you have seen me, you have believed, blessed are those who have not seen and yet
have believed."
John 20:29 NIV
1892
Rev.
August Westerberg continued as Pastor or our church.
May, the church voted to withdraw from North Pacific Coast
(Columbia) Conference.
"I tell you the
truth, he who believes has everlasting life."
John 6:47 NIV
1893
Rev. John Olander
was Pastor of our church.
Erik Hjalmar East felt the call of God to go the the Foreign Field.
"Blessed is he who has regard for the
weak, the LORD delivers him in the times of trouble. The LORD will protect
him and preserve his life, he will bless him in the land and not surrender him
to the desire of his foes."
Psalm 41:1,2 NIV
1894
Rev. David Oberg
was Pastor of our church.
See Tax
Lot information on Caruthers Street Church.
December 29, The name "First Scandinavian
Baptist Church of Portland" was changed to "The First Swedish Baptist
Church of Portland."
"He who is kind to the poor lends to
the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done."
Proverbs 19:17 NIV
1895
Rev. David Oberg
continued as Pastor of our church.
June, the conference name was changed to the Swedish
Baptist Conference.
"But when you give a banquet,
invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be
blessed, Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the
resurrection of the righteous." When one of those at the table with
him hear this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the
feast in the kingdom of God." Jesus replied: "A certain
man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of
the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited. 'Come, for
everything is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses.
The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it.
Please excuse me.' Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen,
and I'm on my way to try them out, Please excuse me.' Another said,
'I just got married, so I can't come.' Then the servant came back and
reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and
ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and
bring in the poor, the crippled. the blind and the lame.' Sir the servant
said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.'
Then the master told his servant, "Go out out to the roads and country
lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. I tell you,
not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' "
Luke 14:13-24 NIV
1896
Axel
Vester served as Interim Pastor of our church.
"Sell your
possessions and give to the poor. Provide, purses for yourselves that will not
wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes
near and no moth destroys."
Luke 12:33 NIV
1897
Rev. Charles Asplund was
Pastor of our church.
"He who despises his
neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy."
Proverbs 14:21 NIV
1898
Rev. Charles
Asplund continued as Pastor of our church.
April 13, The Women's Mission Circle was organized to promote interest in home and foreign missions.
A separate conference in Oregon was established. The
conference name was then the Oregon Swedish Conference.
"Cast your bread upon
the waters, for after many days you will find it again."
Ecclesiastes 11:1 NIV
1899
Rev.
Charles Asplund continued as Pastor of our church.
Rev. G. A. Osbrink became the first Oregon Conference Missionary.
"He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will
be lifted high in honor."
Psalm 112:9 NIV
1900
Rev.
Charles Asplund continued as Pastor of our church.
February 14, Pastor
Nicholas Hayland, our 2nd pastor and 1st graduate of John Edgren's Theological
Seminary, (Bethel) passed away, in Tacoma, Washington.
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for
he shares his food with the
poor."
Proverbs 22:9 NIV
1901
Rev.
Charles Asplund continued as Pastor of our church.
August 29, Olaus
Okerson, died in McMinnville,
Oregon.
"Give, and it will be given to
you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will
be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured
to you."
Luke 6:38 NIV
1902
Uno N. Brauer served as Pastor some time during this year.
Gordon V. Johnson served as
Interim some time during this year.
Rev. John Huggert was
Pastor or our church.
Rev. Gustaf Johnson
succeeds Rev. Osbrink as missionary.
"He who gives to the poor will lack
nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses."
Proverbs 28:27 NIV
1903
Rev. John
Huggert continued as Pastor of our church.
"Each man should give
what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
1904
Rev. John
Huggert continued as Pastor of our church.
September 26,
Axel Anderson
and Carl V. Anderson were baptized.
"Trust
in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in
all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths
straight."
Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV
1905
Rev.
John Huggert continued as Pastor of our
church.
April 12, the 12th avenue church property was sold.
Services were held in The German Methodist church from April to September.
The church moved to the new building at NW Fifteenth and Hoyt.
September 17, a new
building, The First Swedish Baptist Church at N.W.
Fifteenth and Hoyt was dedicated.
" All
those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never
drive
away."
John 6:37 NIV
1906
Rev. Eric
Scherstrom was Pastor of our church.
Rev. Carl Axel Boberg
succeeds Rev. Gustaf Johnson as Oregon Missionary.
Mr.
and Mrs. Lundberg were the custodians at the 15th and Hoyt church.
"The Jews who were there gathered
around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you
are the Messiah, tell us plainly."
John 10:24 NIV
1907
Rev. Eric
Scherstrom continued as Pastor of our church.
A.G. Sandblom came to
the west coast as a missionary and continued until September, 1912.
Rev. A. G. Sandblom
succeeds Rev. Boberg as Oregon Missionary.
May 30, See
the Announcement for the Yearly Banquet of the Sunday School
June 5, the Church
at Warren was organized.
"Cast your bread upon the waters for after
many days you will find it again. give portions to seven, yes to eight, for
you do not know what disasters may come upon the land. If clouds are full
of water, they pour rain upon the earth. Whether a tree falls to the south
or to the north in the place where it falls, there it will lie. Who ever
watches the wind will not plant: whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.
As you do not know the path of the wind or how the body is formed in a mother's
womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the maker of all things."
Ecclesiastes 11:1-5 NIV
1908
Rev. Eric
Scherstrom continued as Pastor of our church.
July 4, See Photo
of Young People's Picnic.
"....and the dust returns to the ground it came from and the spirit returns to
God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 12:7 NIV
1909
Rev. Eric
Scherstrom continued as Pastor of our church.
August 19, Powell Valley (Haley) church was organized.
The Income
for Temple this year was $2,412.47.
"So I commend the enjoyment of life,
because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat, drink, and be
glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God
has given him under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 8:15 NIV
1910
Rev. Eric
Scherstrom continued as Pastor of our church.
The Sewing Circle and Mission Circle were combined.
Philip Forsander left for Morgan Park Seminary, to become a Pastor and a US Naval Chaplain.
In the
spring, the blind evangelist, A. J. Freeman, and his daughter, Esther held
meetings which were used of God in the salvation of many souls.
The income
for Temple this year was $1,563.30.
"In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth."
Genesis 1:1 NIV
1911
Rev. Fredric Linden
was Pastor.
"Therefore, if anyone is in
Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come."
II Corinthians 5:17
NIV
1912
Rev. Fredric Linden
continued as was Pastor of our church.
January 28, The church at Cherry
Grove was organized.
September, Rev. August Olson
succeeds Rev. Sandblom as Oregon Missionary.
The Haley church
was dedicated. John Johnson was the first Pastor from 1907-1920.
December, Mr. and Mrs. John
Milton went to Cherry Grove from Portland and bought a lot on First Avenue to
build a hotel. It was rushed to completion and ready for use in late
January the following year.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6 NIV
1913
Rev. Fredric Linden
continued as Pastor of our church.
The hymn "The
Old Rugged Cross" was composed by Rev.
George Bennard.
"He was in the world, and though the world was made by Him, the world did not
recognize Him. He came to that which was His own, but His own did not
receive Him. Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believe in His name,
He gave the right to be children of God."
John 1:10-12 NIV
1914
Rev. Fredric Linden
continued as Pastor of our church.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under
God's might hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your
cares on Him as He cares for you."
1
Peter 5:6,7 NIV
1915
Rev. Fredric Linden
continued as Pastor of our church.
1916
Rev. Fredric Linden
continued as Pastor of our church.
January 1, read the Församlings
Posten (Assembly News), our church news letter, which was written in Swedish.
October 4, Pastor
Sjolander came to Temple. He reported that the theme verse for his Temple
ministry would be from Zechariah 4:7 " Not by might nor by
power but by my Spirit saith the Lord of Hosts" "For more than a
year and a half before his coming, the church had been much in prayer for
revival....much had been done also... .in weeding out such members as had become
worldly and unspiritual."
Rev. Axel Tjernlund served as Interim
Pastor sometime during this year.
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander was Senior Pastor.
Psalm 70:4 NIV
1917
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
1918
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
August 16, Harley K. Halgren and Louise
Marie Tjernlund were
married.
October ~ The
Spanish Flu hit Portland,Oregon. The first death was a discharged
soldier, Arthur Zik. School, churches, streetcars were closed, no sneezing
allowed. From an article in the April 2020 issue of the NW Examiner, a
local NW newspaper.
"The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this and is marvelous in our eyes." Psalm 118:22-23 NIV
1919
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January, the church celebrated its 35th anniversary.
February
4, The church started a building fund at the suggestion of
the Young People's Society. To see extracts from the business meeting.
In Memoriam
~ Rev. Gustav Johnson - November 21 ~ Rev. Johnson was born on November 30,
1961 in Dunker, Södermanland,
Sweden. Rev. Johnson joined Temple fellowship
on May 3, 1902. Rev. Johnson was called to be a missionary of the Oregon
Swedish Baptist Conference and began his work in that capacity on March 1,
1901.
Psalm 108:5 NIV
1920
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January, the Oregon Conference was held at this church and
a large number of delegates made a trip to Warren,
Oregon, to dedicate the
church there.
July, Pastor
Sjolander visits Sweden.
Rev. Emanuel
Bjorkquist became Interim Pastor.
July, Pastor Axel
Tjernlund went to be with the Lord.
August 3, Pastor Sjolander was granted 9 months leave of
absence to visit Sweden.
October 31, the
Deacon Board arranged a meeting to honor John Palmblad on his eightieth
birthday. Mr. Palmblad gave the church the sum of $50.00 for the new church lot
that the church expected to buy. Reported by O.S. Rydman on November 20.
Rev. Emanuel
Bjorkquist succeeds Rev. Sandblom as Oregon Missionary.
See a photo of the church choir.
Bethel Seminary's
name became "Bethel Institute."
In Memoriam
-
Mr. Anna Mattson - February 22 ~ Anna joined Temple fellowship on April 25,
1917.
Rev. Axel Tjernlund - July 22 ~ Rev. Tjernlund was born on August 4, 1854 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 1, 1912 along with his wife Sigrid and
daughter Miss Helen Tjernlund.
Mrs. Emily Gledhill - October 3 ~ She joined Temple fellowship on February 7, 1909.
"When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave
our transgressions."
Psalm 65:3 NIV
1921
Rev. Emanuel
Bjorkquist continued as Interim Pastor of our church.
January, the church began to have a service once a month
in English, for the benefit of those who do not understand the Swedish language. Gradually
the shift to English services became a reality as the church's responsibility to
minister to the neighborhood as well as the Swedish population was recognized.
Return to Centennial Quilt.
January 1,
John Palmblad, the first recorded member of Temple passed away.
June, Rev.
Sjölander with family returned from Sweden to resume the pastorate at our church.
There had been much demand for both gospel preaching and temperance lectures
while he was there.
November 15, the church voted to purchase property at the
east end of the Broadway Bridge near Interstate Ave on Larrabee Street.
Later the Interstate/Larrabee property was sold.
In Memoriam ~
"If we claim to have fellowship with Him, yet walk in the darkness, we lie
and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in
the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His
Son, purifies us from all sin.
If we claim to be without sin,
we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us."
1 John 1:6-8 NIV
1922
Rev.
Gideocn
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
See photo of Pastor Sjolander's Bible Class.
April 20,
John Palmblad, the first recorded member of Temple passed away.
In Memoriam - Mrs. Minnie Johnson - January 1 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined
Temple fellowship on March 29 1908.
Mr.
John Palmblad - April
20 ~ Mr. Palmblad was born in Sweden on October 30, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Palmblad
were charter members of Temple.
Mrs. Christina Johnson - August 21 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on
October 7, 1909.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9 NIV
1923
Rev. Gideon
Sjolander continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
June, The Young People's Society
celebrated their 35th anniversary. The church was then called "First
Swedish Baptist Church." See a photo
taken on the front steps of the the church at SW 15th and Hoyt Streets.
See a photo of "The
Cheerful Helpers" Sunday School Class.
See a photo of Sunday School Picnic,
most likely held on July 4th.
See a photo of Men's "Berea" Sunday School Class.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Bertha Carlson - January 10 ~ She joined Temple
fellowship on August 6, 1912.
Mr. Mathias Loydgren - January 23 ~ Mr. Loydgren joined Temple fellowship on
December 30, 1906.
Mrs. Anna Maria Edman - August 16
Mrs. Josie Boden - September 20 ~ She
joined Temple fellowship on June 3, 1913.
Mrs. Sigrid K. Lundquist - October 17 ~ Mrs. Lindquist
joined Temple fellowship on January 3, 1918.
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness
through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness."
2
Peter 1:3 NIV
"Salvation does not depend on good deeds, but it results in good deeds."
~ Anonymous
1924
Temple celebrated it's 40th anniversary since the organization of the
church. Pastor Gideon Sjolander along with a committee had a book
published called "Minnesskrift," written in Swedish, which tells a
detailed history of Temple from 1884 to 1924. It has recently been
translated to English by Mr. Per Walthinsen.
January 15, Pastor Sjolander resigns
as our Pastor to accept a call to
become the General Conference Missionary.
April 1, Rev. J.
Alfred Erickson became Pastor.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Charlotta Johanson - December 5 ~ Mrs. Johanson joined
Temple fellowship on April 16, 1922.
Mrs. John M. (Carolina) Anderson - December 29 ~ Mrs. Anderson and her
husband joined Temple
fellowship on July 2, 1918.
"I write these things to you who believe in
the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."
1
John 5:13 NIV
1925
Rev. J.
Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church
May 25, The Baraca Sunday School Class
held their second annual banquet at Henry Thiele's Restaurant. See
the menu and program.
November 26, Margaret Brunander (Margaret Steel) was baptized.
See notes from annual meeting concerning the new church at
N.E. 7th and Clackamas by clicking here.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Henning S. Elmen - February 25 ~ Mr. Elmen joined Temple
fellowship on September 2, 1923.
Mrs. Olivia Johnson - March 3 ~ Mrs. Johnson was born on January 2, 1881 and joined Temple
fellowship on August 6, 1900.
Mrs. Christina Peterson - April 16 ~ Mrs. Peterson joined Temple fellowship on
September 10, 1912.
Mr. John Salstrom - December 28 ~ Mr. Salstrom was born on January 5, 1851 and joined
Temple fellowship on July 1, 1913.
"The man who says, 'I know Him,' but does not
do what He commands in a liar, and the truth is not in him. But, if anyone
obeys His Word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This how we know
we are in Him: Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.'"
1 John 2:4-6 NIV
1926
Rev. J.
Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church
January, property at Seventh and Clackamas was purchased.
Click the link to read about the history of the city block the church building
sits on.
March 6, The
Building Committee recommended hiring a competent Architect to draw up plans for
a new Church Building.
April 27, The
Architect, Walter Kelly presented plans for a building that would cost $50,000.
The plans were adopted.
September 1, Walter
Kelly presented a sketch of the new church building.
September19, ground
breaking took place for the new building.
October 4, See
drawing of Front Elevation of new church
building.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Carolina Lindell - January 8 ~ Mrs. Lindell joined
Temple fellowship in 1901.
Mr. Isaac Wickman - February 7 ~ Mr. Wickman was born ion June 7, 1862 and joined Temple
fellowship on January 31, 1903.
Mr. Elmer
H. Hanson
- September 6 ~ Elmer was born on August 21, 1886 and joined Temple fellowship
on December 1, 1918.
"When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He
suffered, He made no threats, Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who
judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so
that we might die to sins and live from
righteousness;
by His wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going
astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your
souls."
1 Peter 2:23-25 NIV
1927
Rev. J. Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church.
March 6, Sunday
afternoon the cornerstone to our new church
building at NE 7th and Clackamas was
set in place.
June 5, last
service in the old building on Hoyt Street.
June 12, dedication
of the new church building.
Click Here to see the Invitation to the Dedication Exercises.
Click Here to see the Program For Dedication.
October 21, Friday
evening, dedication of the pipe organ. Pastor Erickson led in a dedication
of the organ, followed by a recital performed by concert organist William
Boone. The organ was built by Teller-Kent Organ Company of
Erie, Pennsylvania.
The organ had over 1100 electromagnets, with 25 miles of copper and
silver wiring. The organ contained 1,386 pipes, the largest pipe being 16
feet long. The smallest pipe had openings the size of a led pencil.
See image of the pipes taken in 2007.
To see photos and
text of the new church building on NE 7th and Clackamas, Click
Here.
In
Memoriam ~
Mr. Otto F. King - January 1 ~ Mr. King joined Temple fellowship on November 28,
1903.
Mrs. Anna Nystrom - February 19 ~ Mrs. Nystrom joined Temple fellowship on May
1, 1921.
Mr. John Carlson - March 3 ~ No Information found about him except he was a
member of Temple.
Mrs. Anna Sjolander - July 12 ~ Anna was born on
June 1, 1849 and joined Temple fellowship on November 5, 1916.
Mr. Fred Silversparre - August 3 ~ Mr. Silversparre joined Temple fellowship
with Mrs. Silversparre on February February 26, 1926.
Mrs. John (Judith Holst) Nordell - November 1 ~ Mrs. Nordell was born on
May 15, 1886 and joined Temple fellowship
on March 1, 1908.
Mr. Eric Carlson - December 5 ~ Mr. Carlson joined Temple fellowship on May 1, 1923.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him,
so that you may over flow with hope by the power of the holy Spirit."
Romans
15:13 NIV
1928
Rev. J.
Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church.
In Memoriam ~
Mrs. C. L. Abrahamson - February 11 ~ Mrs. Abrahamson joined Temple
fellowship on September 2, 1912.
Mr. C. L. Johnson - July 30 ~ Mr. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on November
5, 1916.
Mrs. Maria (Mary) Johnson - October 17 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship
on December 30, 1906.
Mrs. Christina Ljunggren - November 17 ~ Mrs. Ljunggren joined Temple fellowship
on August 5, 1924.
Mrs. Christina Wendervick - December 19 ~ Mrs. Wendervick joined Temple
fellowship on February 12, 1928.
"I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the
salvation of every one who believes. First to the Jew, then for the
gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a
righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written:
'The righteous will live by faith.'"
Romans
1:16-17 NIV
1929
Rev.
J. Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church
February 3,
Sunday 5:00 pm ~ Concert by the Harmonic Glee Club of the First German Baptist
Church at Swedish Baptist Temple
March 2,
Saturday ~ A Concert was presented by Ruth Linrud;, Soprano and Harpist by the
Young People's Society of First Swedish Baptist
Church.
June 26-30, Swedish Baptist Temple was host the first time to the Swedish
Baptist
General Conference. The Conference was celebrating their 50th year at
Temple. Click Here to view a copy of the
conference program. (Most of it is written in Swedish)
November 15,
Friday 8:15 pm ~ An organ Recital by Frederick W. Goodrich, Organist and
Director of the Choir, St. Mary's Cathedral, Portland.
See the schedule
for 1929 of Offices and Societies for the church.
In Memoriam ~
Mr. O. W. Olson - February 28 ~ Mr. Olson joined Temple fellowship on
February 7, 1926.
Mrs. Betsy Carlson - September 16 ~ Mrs. Carlson was born on January 17, 1861.
"Through Him and for His name sakes, we received grace and apostleship to
call people from among all the gentiles to the obedience that comes from
faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus
Christ."
Romans
1:5-6 NIV
1930
Rev.
J. Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church
The Oregon Swedish Baptist Conference merged with the
Washington Conference to form the Columbia Baptist
Conference.
Rev. A. H. Johnson
became missionary for the Conference until 1935.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Erik Skarberg - Jauruary 2 ~ Mr. Skarberg joined Temple
fellowship on February 21, 1927.
Mr. Peter S. Sundberg - February 16 ~ Mr. Sundberg joined Temple fellowship on
September 2, 1912.
Mr. Charles Reed - March 17 ~ Mr. Reed joined Temple fellowship on April 22, 1926.
Mr.
Frank Ryberg - June 5 ~ Mr. Ryberg joined Temple fellowship on July 6, 1909.
Mr.
Carl Wahlner - July 6 ~ Mr. Wahlner joined Temple fellowship on November 26, 1925.
Miss
Elsie Carlson
Mr.
John Wenervick ~ Mr. Wenervick joined Temple fellowship in 1928.
"Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord
comes. He will bring light to what is hidden in darkness and will expose
the motives of man's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from
God."
1
Corinthians 4:5 NIV
1931
Rev.
J. Alfred Erickson continued as Pastor of our church
January 1, Due to hard times, the church stopped paying a
salary to all workers and Rev. Erickson agreed to deduct $40.00 per month from
salary for 5 months.
Gertrude Gustafson
was Temple's church historian.
May 30, Swedish
Baptist Temple held a Conference Concert 8:00 PM on Saturday.
Click
here to view the copy of the original program.
December 11,
8:00 pm ~ The Associated Students of Linfield College presented the Glee
Clubs in "The Messiah" at Swedish Baptist Temple now known as Temple
Baptist Church.
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not
known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into
light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I
will do; I will not forsake them."
Isaiah
42:16 NIV
1932
Rev. Fredrik Linden
served as Interim Pastor.
January 14 ~ All
the records were written in Swedish until this day when the English language was
used.- per Helen Tjernlund
The Great Depression worsened. Church was in danger
of repossession.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Karina Fosberg - February 22 ~ Mrs. Fosberg joined
Temple fellowship on April 4, 1920.
Miss Angeli Johnson - June 11 ~ Miss Johnson joined Temple fellowship on June 3,
1913.
Mr. Charles Stone - July 12 ~ No additional information is known at this time
about him.
Mr. Gustaf Erickson - September 16 ~ Mr. Erickson joined Temple fellowship on
September 22, 1910.
"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy,
and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual
milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have
tasted that the Lord is good."
1 Peter 2:1-2 NIV
1933
Rev. Carl A. Olsson was the Pastor.
Refinancing of the
church took place.
The Young People's
Group wanted more English in the church services. A vote was taken and members
decided to hold on to the use of Swedish rather than adopting the wholesale
usage of English in the church services. One reason may have been the
feeling that Swedish was more worshipful than English, and that the preaching
should be understandable to the Swedish majority membership. This caused
part of the congregation to leave the church. Gradually later in the1930's
the language switched exclusively to English in the services.
Radio services on KOIN were
begun-"The Scandinavian Half Hour."
Baptismal service at Temple on
New Years Eve - Mr. & Mrs. Percy Seymour, Miss Marjorie
Rydman, Miss Eileen
Johnson, Mrs.
Carl (Elsie) Ostrom and Mrs. Haroldson were baptized.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Richard Gustafson - August 7 ~ Mr. Gustafson
joined Temple fellowship on January 28, 1900.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
..............."
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
1934
Rev. Carl A. Olsson
continued as the Pastor of our church.
January
1, The Golden Jubilee of Swedish Baptist
Temple. The
honor of being the only living charter member of the Swedish Baptist Temple at
East Seventh and Clackamas Streets, Portland, was bestowed upon our Mother,
Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Mrs. Augusta Palmblad, when the church
celebrated its Golden Jubilee-January 1st to 7th, 1934. Click
Here to see notes written at a Palmblad clan meeting August 19, 1934. (Taken from notes compiled by Harley
Hallgren.)
February 4, Baptized at
Temple - Betty Hallgren, Margaret Anderson, David
Carlson, Astrid Johnson,
Delores Wickman.
May 12, 6:30 pm ~ A
Mother and Daughter Banquet was held at Temple. It was sponsored by: The
Mizpah Class of the Swedish Baptist Temple
Read a copy of the 1934
Annual Sunday School Report originally written by Helen Tjernlund, SS Superintendent.
The panorama photograph
shown below was taken of the congregation on January 7, 1934 in front of the
church as part of the Golden Jubilee celebration.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Katarina (Catherine) Wickman - January 19 ~ Mrs.
Wickman was born on May 12, 1862.
Mr.
Julius Bramer - July 30
"Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."
Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
1935
Rev. Carl A. Olsson
continued as the Pastor of our church.
Rev. Ole Larson succeeds Rev. A. G. Johnson as Columbia
Missionary.
May 19-24 ~
47th Annual Meeting of the Columbia Swedish Baptist Conference was held at
Temple (Swedish Baptist Temple).
June 7, See pictures of
the Baptist Sunday School Rose Festival Float
in the parade.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Carl August Carlson - February 26 ~ Mr. Carlson was
born on October 9, 1856.
Mr. Aaron A. Gisselberg - March 14 ~ Mr. Gisselberg joined Temple fellowship
along with his wife Esther on March 1, 1927. They had a daughter named
Ardis, who married Mr. Nathan Sjolander.
Mr. Hjalmer Soderberg - April 23 ~ Mr. Soderberg joined Temple fellowship on
January 5, 1924.
Mr. John Milton - August 5 ~ Mr. Milton joined Temple fellowship on March 6,
1927.
Miss
Lillian Benson - September 9 ~ Miss Benson joined Temple fellowship on July 2, 1922.
"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance
that faith brings, having out hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty
conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Hebrews 10:22 NIV
.1936
Rev. Carl A. Olsson
continued as the Pastor of our church.
Rev. C. A. Aldeen was Interim Pastor.
December 1,--First
time the minutes of Business Meetings were written in English.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Thomas Johnson - January 6
~ No additional information is known about Mr. Johnson.
Mrs. Carolina Bolin - June 7
Rev. C. G. Scott - August 20 ~ Rev. Scott joined Temple fellowship on July 6, 1913.
Mrs. Anna Thornquist - October 3 ~ Mrs. Thornquist joined Temple
fellowship on April 10, 1910.
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope
for and assurance about what we do not see."
Hebrews 1:11 NIV
1937
Rev. C.A.
Aldeen continued as Interim Pastor of our church.
April 11, Bert
Johnson and his brother
Lloyd were welcomed into the church fellowship on this day.
June 13, Temple celebrated its 10th
Anniversary in the building on NE 7th and Clackamas. See the Anniversary
Program.
September 30,
Charles Surdstrom ordained to Gospel Ministry.
Rev. V. E. Hedberg
became Pastor. He was the first
American born Pastor in the churches history.
Ned Holmgren to
Bethel Seminary. He was a pastor at various churches until 1973.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Sophia Beck - April 15 ~ Mrs. Beck was born on
August 13, 1868.
Mrs. Margaret Hawkins - April 20 ~ Mrs. Hawkins joined Temple fellowship on
January 26, 1907.
Mr. Jonas Molin - July 5 ~ No other information is available.
Mrs. Lydia Nyquist - December 10 ~ Mrs. Nyquist joined Temple fellowship on
April 19, 1908.
"Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother.
And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his
brother's were righteous."
1 John 3:12 NIV
1938
Rev.
V.E.Hedberg continued as Pastor of our church.
January 1, Ned Holmgren licensed to preach.
July 1, Our former
pastor, Rev. John Alfred Erickson went to be with the Lord.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. John (Augusta)
Palmblad - January 16 ~ Mrs. Palmblad was born on July 20, 1856.
Augusta and husband John were charter members of Temple.
Mrs. Carolina Paulson - March 12 ~ No other information is available.
Dr. Edward Salstrom - March 21 ~ Dr. Salstrom was born on July 10, 1897 and joined Temple
fellowship on July 4, 1915.
Mrs. Anna (Olinda) Rodlund - May 12 ~ No additional information is known about
her.
Rev. John Alfred Erickson - July 1 ~ Rev. Erickson was the 13th Senior Pastor of
Temple. He served from 1921 to 1924.
Mrs. John (Elizabeth Albertina) Dahlgren - July 16 ~ Mrs. Dahlgren and her
husband John Albert joined Temple fellowship on December 26 1903.
Mrs. Anna M. Anderson - September 7 ~ Mrs. Anderson was born on April 10, 1876 and joined
Temple fellowship on February 2, 1913.
Mrs. Ellen Johnson - September 7 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on June
1, 1915.
Mr. Edward Anderson - September 12 ~ Mr. Anderson was born on May 1, 1866
and joined Temple fellowship on December 29, 1907.
Mrs. Alice Hedin Johnson - November 22 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship
on June 5, 1916.
Mrs. Anna Soderstrom - December 10 ~ Mrs. Soderstrom joined Temple fellowship on
June 1, 1919.
Mrs. Johanna (Hanna) Gynther - December 21 ~ No other information is listed for
Johanna.
"How great is the Love the Father has
lavished on us, that we should be called Children of God.
The reason the world does not
know us is that it did not know Him."
1 John 3:1 NIV
1939
Rev.
V.E.Hedberg continued as Pastor of our church.
August 25, the
church held a farewell reception for Pastor Victor Hedberg.
September, Linus and Mrs. Johnson arrived with
their children Earl and Marion. Two other children were Beulah and
George. Beulah was in training at Midway Hospital, St Paul, and George was
at Bethel Junior College. Dr. Johnson came from Temple Baptist Church in
Duluth, Minnesota. At this time he assumed the pastorate at our church.
September 1, the
church held a welcoming reception for Linus Johnson.
October 30, the
church honored the Rev. and Mrs. Emanuel Bjorkquist and Mr. and Mrs. Gustav
Hallgren in a joint celebration of their Golden Wedding anniversaries.
Miss Helen Carlson
started at Multnomah School of the Bible as a student. Later became
instructor.
The average
attendance in church for the year1939, was 341. The average attendance
in Sunday school was 192 per Sunday. The highest attendance was 265
and the lowest was 140 during 1939.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Leontine Scott - January 19 ~ Mrs. Scott joined Temple
fellowship on July 6, 1913.
Miss Minnie Forsberg - March 1 ~ Mrs. Forsberg joined Temple fellowship on March
1, 1927.
Mrs. Ida Berg - March 16 ~ Mrs. Berg was born on October 3, 1871. Ida was
married to Carl August Berg who passed away on January 6, 1953.
Mr. A. Peter Sanders - March 19 ~ Mr. Sanders was born on December 12, 1851 and joined Temple
fellowship on October 7, 1917.
Mrs. Jonas (Augusta) Molin - June 5 ~ No other information is available.
Mr. Nels Olson - September 29 ~ Mr. Olson joined Temple fellowship on April 1, 1923.
Miss Elaine Foster ~ Miss Foster joined Temple fellowship in 1935.
"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in
full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a
guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Hebrews 10:22 NIV
1940
Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
January
7, Rev. Wyman Malmsten from Bethel was with us this week.
October 4,
The choir recommends Miss Helen Tjernlund as choir
leader.
November 1,
Mrs. Doris Carlson.
The Conference
publication, "The Standard" was first published.
The Officers
for the year were: Vice Chairman: Dr. F.G. Salstrom; Secretary: Jacob
Gordh; Assistant Secretary: Lee Johnson; Financial Secretary: Walfred
Anderson; Assistant Financial Secretary: Ernie Johnson; Building
Treasurer: Leonard Anderson; Church Treasurer: Emil Peterson; Treasurer
of Radio and Mission Funds: Ed Johnson; Chief Usher: Henry Dahlgren; Assistant
Chief Usher: Ray Lott; Historical Secretary: Harley K. Hallgren; Deacons
- Elected: Ed Johnson, John Johnson, Carl Stromgren; Trustees:
Leonard Anderson, Albin Rydman; Organist: Helen Tjernlund; Song
Leader: Mrs. Stanley Gordh; Assistant Song Leader:
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Carl Holmgren - May 2 ~ Mr. Holmgren joined Temple
fellowship on December 2, 1924.
Mrs. Ray (Elma Anderson) Paltridge - June 15 ~
Mrs. Anderson joined Temple
fellowship on November 26, 1925.
Captain Andrew Johnson - September 27 ~ Captain Johnson joined Temple
fellowship on May 26,
1918.
Mrs. Doris Carlson - November 1 ~ No additional information is available.
Mr. Albert Peterson - December 20 ~ Mr. Peterson joined Temple
fellowship on November 26, 1925.
"May God be gracious to us and
bless us and make His face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on
earth, your salvation among nations."
Psalm 67:1 NIV
1941
Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
February 7,
The Church decided to use "Temple
Baptist Church" in all publicity and to drop the "Swedish"
designation from the title.
March 9,
Sunday, The Columbia Conference district rally was held at Cherry
Grove. A worship service was held at 3:00 in the afternoon. Our
pastor, Linus Johnson presented the message.
March, Some
of the classrooms on the second floor were painted with volunteer labor by those
who felt led. The painting project was led by Mr. Albin Rydman
April 13,
Easter Sunday.
Miss Henrietta
Carlson enrolled at Bethel Seminary. She later married Mr. Clifford Gustafson.
For a list of men from Temple who
served in WW II Click Here.
The
Officers for the year were: Vice-Chairman, Rev. John Nordell; Secretary,
Jacob M. Gordh; Assistant Secretary, Nathan Sjolander; Finance
Secretary, Miss
Eileen Johnson; Assistant Finance Secretary, Carl Ostrom; Treasurer of Building
Fund, Leonard Anderson; Treasure Current Fund, Emil Peterson; Missionary
Treasure, Miss Ruth Hanson; Radio Treasurer, Birger Arnbom; Chief
Usher, Henry
Dahlgren, Assistant Chief Usher, Ernest Hanson; Historical Secretary, Harley K.
Hallgren; Trustees, Sven Larson and Ben Selberg, Organist - Choir
Director, Miss
Helen Tjernlund; Sunday School Superintendent, Edwin Johnson; Assistant
Sunday School Superintendent, Birger Arnbom; Song Leader, Alfred Johnson;
Assistant Song Leader, Birger Arnbom.
Each Sunday
at 1:00pm, Temple made a radio broadcast "Swedish Half-hour" over
station KALE.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Caroline Johnson - January 19 ~ Mrs. Johnson was born
in 1849 and joined Temple fellowship in 1919.
Mr. Oscar Anderson - June 1. Mr. Anderson was born on July 28, 1874 and
joined Temple fellowship on February 2, 1913.
Miss Evelyn Larson - October 10 ~ Miss Larson joined Temple fellowship on April
8, 1928.
Mr. Eric Lindquist - December 8 ~ Mr. Lindquist joined Temple fellowship on
November 26, 1925.
"See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful unbelieving heart that turns
away from the living God. But encourages one another daily, as long as it
is called 'Today', so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness."
Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV
1942
Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
May 8, The honorary degree of
Doctor of Divinity was
conferred on Pastor Linus Johnson at the commencement exercise of Western
Baptist Theological Seminary held at Temple.
May 22, the church
debt paid.
June, mortgage due
July 12, Sunday,
the burning of the mortgage. Click here
to read an account by Harley Hallgren of the last days of the mortgage.
October 23, name changed from
"Swedish Baptist Temple" to " Temple Baptist Church."
All services
at Temple are now spoken in English.
In Memoriam ~ Lt. Henry George Carr ~ Reported Missing in Action
on December 2. Henry was born on October 1, 1919. He was a navigator
in a B-17 on a mission in WW II near Australia when the plane went down.
He joined Temple fellowship on December 31, 1936.
Mrs. Claus Oak - April 23 ~ Mrs. Oak joined Temple fellowship on November 6,
1923.
"You must teach what is good according to sound
doctrine."
Titus 2:1 NIV
1943
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
February, See picture of group from
Temple visiting Multnomah County Poor Farm as they did from time to time.
Edgefield
Manor, as it is known today was built in 1911, served as the county poor farm where
it was run as a self sufficient operation by the residents who worked in various
forms of employment on the grounds.
February 10, A memorial service for Lt. Henry George
Carr, a member of Temple since 1936, was held Sunday evening, February 10,
1943. Lt. Henry Carr was a navigator on a Flying Fortress (B-17) which
failed to return from a bombing mission over New Guinea, on December 2,
1942. Lt. Carr was born on October 1, 1919
February 15, Mr.
Sven Larson passed away..
March 2, Mr.
Meerill Morgan passed away.
March 3, - Mr. Nels
O. Nelson passed away to be with the Lord, He was born in Sode,
Medelpad, Sweden, on November 7, 1881 and died at tan age of 61 years, 3
months and 26 days. He was failing in health the last years. He
resided in Portland 21 years; in the USA about 41 years. For 20 years he
was a member of Tacoma Swedish Baptist church, a SS Superintendent for 10 years,
and a faithful member of our own Temple. He was also a deacon. He
was buried from Pearson's Funeral Church and laid to rest at Rose
City Cemetery. Pastor Johnson officiated and Mrs. Ernie Johnson
sang.
March 9 - Mr. Carl
William Stromgren was born in Smoland, Sweden, on July 28, 1965 and passed to
his reward this day at the age of 77 years. He came to the USAat an age of
25, and settled in Ironwood, Michigan, where he was converted and
baptized. In 1892, he moved to Duluth and united with the Bethel Baptist
Church, where he was a active member for forty-six years. He served a
trustee in this church for many years. In 1938, he moved to Portland and
united with Temple, where he served as a deacon. He was survived by his
wife and children. Well don, good and faithful servant!
June 27, The Clatskanie
Church was organized.
September 19, Bethel
Baptist Church in St. Johns was organized.
Miss Lois Sorley was called from Wisconsin to assist
Pastor Johnson in visitation work.
Sunday School for war worker's children was established in
the St. John's area.
Click
here for an account of Miss Lois Sorley.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Sven Larson - February 15
Mr. Merrill Morgan - March 2
Mr. Nels O. Nelson - March 3, passed away to be with the Lord,
Mr. Carl William Stromgren
Mr. Erick "Eric" Anderson - April 15 ~ Mr. Anderson lived in Alameda, California.
2 Timothy 4:3-5 NIV
"A mind filled with good has little room for what is evil." ~ Anonymous
1944
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
February 19, Click Here
to read letter from Mrs. Bjorkquist to Harley Hallgren.
September 15,
Mr. Alfred Johnson passed away and entered into the arms of Jesus.
October 10,
Methodist Deaconess Home located at the corner of N.E. 25th and Flanders was purchased
and organized and became the (Oregon Baptist Retirement Home.)
October
19, The Oregon Baptist Retirement Home was organized and became a corporation.
Columbia Conference accepted responsibility for the Sunday
School in St. John's. Henrietta Carlson, (Mrs. Clifford Gustafson), was licensed
for the ministry and sent to
be the first leader-pastor of this work. This Sunday School was soon to
become Bethel Baptist Church.
See
photo of Temple Baptist Church Congregation on front steps.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. David (Augusta) Hagg
- January 6 ~ Augusta was born in Sweden in January 1857.
She was 86 when she died.
Mrs. Augusta Gustafson - August 3 ~ No other information listed.
Mr. Alfred Johnson - September 15 ~ Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden on
August 14, 1891 an joined Temple fellowship on November 5, 1907. He was
chairman of the church finance committee, trustee, and president of the young
people's society.
"Therefore, since we have a great high Priest who has who has ascended into
the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we
profess."
Hebrews 4:14 NIV
1945
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
January 1, Temple had their 61st
anniversary dinner. See List of members who have been affiliated with the
church for 40 years
and more.
February,
Rev. William Tapper, Director of Young People and Sunday School work in the
General Conference was with us and held five spiritual meetings.
April, In the
latter part, Rev. Victor Larson, a great powerful preacher, from Elim Church in
Seattle spent "Four Great Days" with us.
May and June, Bernie
Wennermark was Junior Rose Festival Prime Minister.
May, The Methodist
Deaconess Home (which became The Oregon Baptist Retirement Home) was purchased.
June 11-22, Daily
Vacation Bible School was held under the supervision of Miss Lois Sorley.
July 1, work was
started on remodeling of the Oregon Baptist Retirement home.
July 4, The church
had its annual picnic at Peninsula Park.
July, Dr. Arthur I.
Brown, physician, radio minister and scientist was with us.
July 11-15, Eugene
Johnson, Lloyd Nordstron and Harold Carlson three young men from Bethel
Seminary, gave inspiring talks, colored chalk drawings, and vocal selections.
August 5-12, Faith
Bible Camp was held at Columbia City Fair Grounds.
September 28
~ The annual homecoming dinner was held in our church.
October 2-7, We had
"five great days" with Rev Alphin Conrad from Ballard, Seattle.
November, A special
Thanksgiving service was held on Thanksgiving evening with Dr. Bob Jones of
Tennessee.
December 2,
Dedication of the Oregon Retirement Home and welcome for
the 1st
Superintendent, David
M. Anderson. The Home was located at 2545 NE Flanders.
December 31, the
church had a membership of 333.
See the Honor
Roll of names of people from our church,
members and friends, who served in the military in WW II.
This year the Swedish Baptist General Conference dropped the "Swedish"
designation from their official name.
The first and
second floors including the custodians quarters were painted.
See photo of
Temple Choir.
Miss Lois Sorley
was the church missionary. She did a splendid job of solicitation of new
members for the Sunday School and church. The church bulletin was mimeographed
by Miss Sorley.
Mr. Earnest Hanson
was the church clerk.
Mr. Harley Hallgren
was chairman of the Deacon Board.
Merril E. Morgan
was the Secretary and Treasurer of the Deacon Board.
Hildur Strandberg
was Secretary and Treasurer of the Deaconess Board.
Mr. Ewald Anderson
was chairman of the Trustee Board.
Mr. Ernie Johnson
was Secretary of the Trustee Board.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Wennermark were custodians.
Read an account of the Scandinavian Half Hour Radio Broadcast for this year.
Mrs. Ninian
Westerlund was chairman of the Music Committee.
Mr. Arthur B.
Carlson was Director of Radio Broadcasts.
Miss Maydora
Westerlund was Treasurer of the Mission Committee. The following
Missionary speakers were heard at various meetings of the church: Rev.
Harold Hetter, of the International Christian Leper Mission, Rev. William Tapper,
Dr. Arthur I. Brown, Rev. Dan Ganstrom, Mrs. Ulrich, temporary director of the
Christian Service Men's Center, Miss Joy Ridderhoff, Mr. B.N. Hicks of the Anti-Liquer
League, a representative of the African Inland Mission,
Rev. William Hagstrom,
and Rev. Warren Johnson.
Viola Anderson was
president of the Senior Young People's Society, Maydora Westerlund was vice
president, Betty Hallgren was corresponding secretary, Phyllis Rydman was
recording secretary. The treasurer was Stanley Christiansen and assistant
treasurer was Ralph Rydman.
Bethel Seminary's name becomes "Bethel College and Seminary."
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Andrew Peterson
"For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged
sword, it penetrates even to dividing the soul and spirit, joints and marrow: it
judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is
hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the
eyes of Him to when we must give account."
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
1946
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
January 12, The Baptist Youth Fellowship had its
annual meeting.
February 10,
PM ~ A memorial service was held for Lt. Henry Carr, a member of our church
since 1936. Lt Carr was a navigator on a Flying Fortress (B-17) which
failed to return from a bombing mission over New Guinea on December 2, 1942.
March 16,
Wedding bells rang at Temple for Bert Johnson and Maydora Westerlund; Maydora
was Bert's high school sweetheart. They were married about 3 months after
Bert was honorably discharged from the US Air Force.
April 10, a
memorial service was held for Lt. Henry George Carr who was killed in action in
the South Pacific.
April 22-26, A week after
Easter, Rev.Vick was speaker at special services.
May, the decision was made to purchase property for Lake
Retreat.
June
10-21 ~ Seven boys and girls were lead to the Lord at Vaction Bible School.
July 4, The church
held its annual picnic at Peninsula Park.
August 9, Hildur
Strandberg's parents celebrated there 50th wedding Anniversary. See
picture of them along with friends from Temple.
August 17-25
Special Camp was held at Lake Retreat. See
Brochure from the camp.
October, Rev. Axel
Anderson from Turlock, California led us in studies from the book of Jonah.
October 20, Stanley
Christiansen and Viola Anderson were married in the church.
December 1,
Temple had 345 members on it's records.
December 25, Temple
had a Christmas Julotta Service.
People from Western Baptist
Seminary, Multnomah School of the Bible, and the Gideon's, Rev. Turnwall, Rev.
Taggart spoke at different times during the year.
Seven boys and
girls were led to the Lord at Vacation Bible School.
The deacons were
invited to attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Loydgren.
The Trustee Board
reported that the church has been painted.
The church
purchased the residence next door on the south side of the church. Address
of the residence was 1319 NE 7th Avenue.
The ladies
purchased and put up draperies through out the church.
The lower auditorium
was painted.
The church received
a concert grand piano donated by Mr. and Mrs. George Strandberg and Mr. and Mrs.
F. G. Salstrom.
The church received
an oak pulpit in memory of Mr. Alferd Johnson and Mr. Sven Larson, by their
wives.
Rev. Gordon Carlson
succeeds Ole Larson as Columbia Missionary.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Anders G. Bloom ~ Mr. Bloom joined the Temple
membership in 1926.
Mrs. Sofia Carlson ~ Mrs. Carlson joined the Temple fellowship in 1921.
Mrs. Anna Erickson ~ Mrs. Anna Erickson joined the Temple fellowship in 1919.
Mrs. Erika Erickson ~ Mrs. Erika Erickson was born in 1863 and joined the Temple
fellowship in 1935.
Lt. Henry George Carr ~ Lt. Carr
"All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the
field' the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord
stands forever."
1 Peter 1:24 NIV
"Belief, faith, and trust must have hands and
feet -- ours!" ~
Anonymous
1947
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
April 2 ~ Rev.
Carl Olsson,
former pastor of the church went home to be with the Lord.
June 28, Mr. and
Mrs. George Strandberg celebrated 25 years of marriage.
July 1, the church
had an anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. George Strandberg.
Read an account
from the annual report about the Scandinavian
Half Hour Radio Broadcast.
The house next door
to the church was remodeled for a comfortable dwelling for the Pastor and his
family.
David Carlson
entered Bethel Seminary.
Miss Lois Sorley
left the church and moved to another mission field.
Chairman of the
Deacon Board was Mr. Joseph Westling.
Secretary/Treasurer
was Mr. Ivar Nordquist.
In Memoriam ~ Rev. Carl Olsson - April 2 ~ Rev. Olsson was the 15th
Senior Pastor of Temple. He and his wife joined the Temple fellowship on
November 7, 1933.
Mr. John M. Anderson ~ Mr. Anderson was born in 1853 and joined the Temple
fellowship in 1918.
Mrs. Hogelin Hanson
Miss Hilda V. Johnson
Miss Andriette Nettie Lagerborg ~ Miss Lagerborg was born in 1864 and joined the
Temple fellowship in 1907.
Mr. Leonard Loydgren ~ Mr. Loydgren was born in 1857 and joined the Temple
fellowship in 1943.
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and goodliness
through our knowledge of Him who called as by His own glory and goodness."
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
"Salvation does not depend on good deeds, but it results in good deeds."
~
Anonymous
1948
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
January 18,Sunday,
8:30 AM, The Male Chorus and Temple Choir were at KEX-Westinghouse in Portland
for audition and will be on the air 9:00 to 9:30. Pastor Johnson
preached. This is the first program for us on KEX radio.
January 18,
Evening Service. Rev. and Mrs. Wyman Malmsten of St. Paul-Bethel gave and
evening of music and pictures. It was a service with no sermon.
April 10-11,
Columbia Conference B.Y.P.U. (Baptist Young Peoples Union) was held at
Temple.
April, a series of meetings were held
by Rev. Gordon Hasselblad.
July 10, the annual
picnic was held at Peninsula Park.
August 1, Holy Communion service at Lake Retreat.
Six hundred seventy two in attendance.
September, God's
Invasion Army was formed and started with 35 post high school youth.
October, A series
of evangelistic meetings were held by Rev. Edwin Swanson.
November 9, The
Boy's Christian Service Brigade was officially organized and sponsored by The Men's
Brotherhood. Mr. Dave Johnson was Captain, Mr. Ray Lott, Dr. Evans Nelson
and Mr. Dwight Hanson were lieutenants. There were 14 boys enrolled.
Outings were enjoyed; a hike near Mt. Hood, Eagle
Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, Frog Lake near Mr. Hood, Camp
Meriweather and a hike around Tillamook
Head.
Harriet Norr
succeeds Miss Lois Sorley as Church Missionary. Miss Norr worked with
other helpers in conducting a successful Daily Vacation School and had
an average attendance of 50 children.
A new 1948 Dodge 4
door sedan was presented to Senior Pastor Dr. Linus Johnson.
A children's hour
after Sunday School was just started. Children ranging from 4-9 year old
were included.
The Cradle Roll
department met in the room behind the balcony. Large plate glass windows
were placed in the wall so workers could see the services as well as a sound
system so the service could also be heard.
The mission in St.
John's Woods is shepherded by Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Nordquist.
The Senior Pastor,
Dr. Linus Johnson turned in a resignation to the church, but the church asked
him to reconsider, which he did.
Mr. Ernie Johnson
was chairman of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Norm Ryberg was secretary.
The average church
attendance was 219.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Sigrid Tjernlund
Mr. Alfred Anderson - February 6. Mr. Anderson joined Temple Fellowship in
1929.
Mr. Gunnar Brostrom
Mrs. Emil Ekblad
Mrs. A.E. Bjur
Mr. Gustav Hallgren ~ Mr. Hallgren was born on October 31,1857 and joined Temple
fellowship on August 23,1910.
Mr. Edwin Erickson
Mrs. Hilma Bloom
Names listed in the 1949 Church Address Book
Pastor Carl Alfred Aldeen ~ August 19
"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.
What is you life? You are a mist that appears for a little while then
vanishes."
Foot Note: "Life
is short no mater how many years we live. Don't be deceived in thinking
that you have lots of remaining time to live for Christ, to enjoy your loved
ones, or to do what you know you should. Live for God today! Then no
matter when your life ends, you will have fulfilled God's plans for you."
James 4:14 NIV
1949
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
February 29 - March 6, God's Invasion
Army visited Temple.
Spring, Miss
Henrietta Carlson married Mr. Cliff Gustafson.
May 29, The
radio ministry was discontinued.
July 16, The annual
church picnic was held at Peninsula Park.
August, Mr. Louis
Pilbeam, the choir director resigned. Mr. Harvey Flansberg became the new choir
director.
Bethel Baptist Church joined the Columbia Baptist
Conference.
New Dining Hall
ready for use at Lake Retreat.
Pastor Linus Johnson went
to Sweden for two years.
Harriet Norr was
church missionary and youth director.
The church acquired
a parsonage.
Sunday Superintendent
Merrill Morgan, his wife Jane and family left Temple and resettled at Lakeside
Baptist Church in Oakland, California.
Oregon Baptist
Retirement Home Manager, Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson left for Eugene, Oregon.
Mr. Carl Ostrom was
the church Financial Secretary.
Bethel Baptist Church in North
Portland, joined the Columbia Baptist
Conference.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Emma Olson - February 3 ~ No additional information
is known about her.
Mrs. Hilma Ahlquist - March 2 ~ Hilma joined Temple fellowship in 1924.
Mrs. Anna Greenborg ~ Anna was born in 1867 and joined Temple fellowship in
1942.
Mrs. Angela Gutherless ~ Angela was born in 1874 and joined Temple fellowship in
1948.
Mr. Carl Leveen ~ Carl joined Temple fellowship in 1947.
Mr. Olaf Lindholm ~ Olaf was born in 1862 and joined Temple fellowship in 1919.
Rev. Eric Bjur ~ Rev. Bjur joined Temple fellowship in 1940.
Mrs. John A. Sundberg ~ Mrs. Sundberg joined Temple fellowship in 1934.
"But, the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace
loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and
sincere."
James 3:17 NIV
1950
Dr. Linus Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
Click Here to see a Oregon Journal, Mr.
Fixit article written by Harley Hallgren.
In Memoriam ~
Miss Bessie Nelson - September 28 ~ No additional information is known.
Mr. Joel Brask
Mrs. William (Louisa Grace) Geyer ~ Mrs. Geyer was born in 1886 and joined
Temple fellowship in 1949.
Mrs. Sally Parmley
Mrs. Elizabeth Strandberg - September 5 ~ Mrs. Strandberg was born on August 13,
1870 and joined Temple fellowship on November 6, 1949.
Mr. Andrew Westland
"Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich
man. to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a
camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the
kingdom of God."'
Matthew 20:23,24 NIV
1951
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
Herbert
Lawrentz, Seminary student, serves as Director of
Youth Work.
The current
Apostles Creed or An Affirmation of our Faith was adopted by the Baptist General
Conference. Click here to read a copy of it.
August 1,
Rev. Gideon Sjolandre passed asway. Gideon was pastor at our church during the
years 1916 to 1920 and 1920 to 1924.
August 14,
Rev. Gideon Sjolander and was buried on this day. He was
living in Seal Beach, California.
He was a dear
brother, faithful and able minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was
not without trials, but has, "fought a good fight and kept the
faith." A wire was sent to Mrs. Sjolander and the children, whom we
remember in prayer. We extend warm love and sympathy for Nathan, his
brother here in our church, who attended the funeral service. From
the bulletin for August 19, 1951.
September 30, see
the bulletin from the Sunday Service.
In Memoriam ~
Mrs. Ida Mathilda Johnson - January 22 ~ No further information is known about
Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs. Daisy Brodersen
Mrs. Leonard (Amanda) Lloydgren
Mr. William Mattson ~ William was born in 1884 and joined Temple fellowship in
1917
Rev. Gideon Sjolander - August 1,
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit. But in humility consider others better than yourselves."
Philippians 2:3 NIV
1952
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
Miss Harriet
Norr was the Church Missionary.
Mr.
Harvey Flansburg was the Choir Director.
May 9,
Rev. John Nordell passed away.
October
5, The church bulletin states that 239 attended Sunday school last Sunday.
October
19, The church bulletin states that volunteers from Temple helped Glisan Street
Baptist Church with working on their new chapel last week. They include,
Stanley Wright - La Vern, Harley, Duane, and Bob Bergstrom - Ted Lessard - the
Don Davis' - Andrew Johnson - Joseph Westling - Abdon Lundstrom - Elmer Hanson -
and Herbert Lawrentz. Three Seminary students also helped. Mrs. Onis
Watson served lunch on Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson provided ice
cream and coffee in the afternoon.
December 14,
From the Church Bulletin a story called God's Care.
December 21,
7:00pm, Christmas Pageant and Program.
December 23,
David Hagg, born in Sweden, on January 20, 1856, went to be with the Lord today
at an age of 96 years, 11 months and 3 days. He lived, farmed, and carried
on a dairy business for 62 years in Reedville. Mr. Hagg was a member of
the Temple Baptist Church from the beginning, or since 1884, thought not a
charter member, Mr. Hagg had a keen interest in the church and it's
work.
December 25,
Christmas Day.
December 25,
6:00 am, Christmas Morning
Julotta.
December 27,
According to Jacob M. Gordh, the following worked at Glisan St. chapel today and
the week previous: Abdon Lundstrom, Joseph Westling, Martin Wennermark,
and a friend of his Herbert Lawrentz, Harry Broeder, Rev. Gordon Carlson, Hokvin
Danielson, LaVern Bergstrom, Ninian Westerlund, Mr. Eggeman and Mr. Gordh.
Perry Hughes, Seminary student, succeeds
Herbert Lawrentz.
In Memoriam ~
Mr. Joseph Erickson - January ~ Joseph was born in 1880.
Miss Carolyn Sjolander - April 15 ~ Carolyn was a twin daughter of Ardis and
Nathan Sjolander. He twin sister was named Marilyn. They were
born on April 3, 1934. Carolyn and Marilyn both joined Temple fellowship
on January 27 1946.
Rev. John Nordell - May 9.
Mr. Earl P. Coffin ~ Earl joined the Temple fellowship in 1942.
Miss Amelia Dahlgren - September24 ~ Amelia was born in 1884 and joined the Temple
fellowship in 1903.
Mrs. Luella Farman
Mr. David Hagg - December 23 ~ Mr. Hagg was born on January 20, 1856. He
was a pioneer Washington County dairy farmer and Charter member of Temple
Baptist Church``.
Mrs. Hannah Landstrom ~ Hannah was born in 1867 and joined the Temple fellowship
in 1946.
Rev. John Nordell ~ May 9 - John was born in 1883 and joined the Temple fellowship in
1939.
Miss Ruth Naomi Olson ~ Ruth joined the Temple fellowship in 1934
Mr. John A. Sundberg ~ John was born in 1869 and joined the Temple fellowship in
1934.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself."
Mark
12:30,31 NIV
1953
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
Harvey
Flansburg was the Choir Director.
Perry Hughes
was the Youth Director.
April 19, The
Official Church Board recommended that the church ask Br. and Mrs. (Ruth) Perry
Hughes to continue their good work among the young people as Youth
Director.
May 1,
Friday, 6:30 pm, The Annual meeting was held at this date and time.
May 3, 3:00
pm, Sunday, With the help of Temple,
Glisan Street Baptist Church was
organized. The Western Baptist Seminary Quartette and the Warren Dale
Quartette sang. Rev Bror Lundgren, Rev. Gordon Carlson and Dr. Linus
Johnson spoke briefly. The Dedication Message was brought by Dr. Linus
Johnson. Dedication Prayer was spoken by Rev. Anderson. The
gathering was held in the new church building.
May 10,
Mothers Day, The Church Officers for the year: Vice chairman, Stanley
Wright; Church Clerk, Mrs. Evelyn Coffin; Assistant Clerk,
Mrs. Lenus Peterson; Financial Secretary, Carl Ostrom; Assistant
Financial Secretary, Earl Johnson; Church Treasurer, Mrs. Ewald
Asplund; Missions Treasurer, Mrs. David Carlson; Historical Secretary,
Harley K. Hallgren; Sunday School Superintendent, Bert Johnson; Assistant
Sunday School Superintendent, David Johnson; Deacons: Axel Anderson,
Don Davis, Dr. Evans Nelson, David Carlson, Bert Johnson; Deaconesses:
Mrs. Emil Peterson, Mrs. LaVern Bergstrom, Mrs, Frank Johnson, Mrs. A.B.
Carlson, Mrs, Helmer Bjelland; Trustees: Ewald Asplund, Harley Bergstrom.
George Obinger; Reception Committee, Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Oscar
Lundgren, Mrs. A.G.Carlson, Mrs. Emil Peterson, Mrs. Alfred Johnson; Music
Committee: Ewald Asplund, Robert Johnson, Mrs. Robert Macknik, Mrs. F.G.
Salstrom, Mrs. Herschel Loy, Mrs. Hildur Strandberg.
June 15 - 26,
Daily Vacation Bible School was held at this time.
July 5, The
Bethel Quartet or Quintet was at Temple with an evening of inspiration and
singing.
July 18,
Saturday, The Sunday School Picnic was held at Peninsula Park.
August 9, The
Church Bulletin for this Sunday reports that it was unanimously voted to
purchase the duplex in the rear of the church, on the recommendation of the
Trustee Board. The offer was $8,500. It was purchased for income
from the two rentals and if in the future the need would arise for off-street
parking that the church would be ready.
September 20,
The Boy's Crusaders and their leaders were with Captain David Johnson on their
semi-annual outing.
The Pipe
Organ was repaired and partially rebuilt as it refused to function properly.
"You are
richer today than you were yesterday...if you have laughed often, given
something, forgiven even more; made a new friend today, or made stepping stones
of stumbling blocks; if you have thought more in terms of "thyself"
than of "myself," or if you have managed to be cheerful even if
you were weary.
You are
richer tonight than you were this morning... if you have taken time to trace the
handiwork of God in the commonplace things of life, or if you have learned to
count out things that really do not matter; or if you have been a little blinder
to the faults of a friend or
foe."
Copied from the September 6, bulletin
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Carl August Berg - January 6 ~ Mr. Berg was born on
July 13, 1865.
Mr. O. Seander Rydman - July 12 ~ Mr. Rydman was born on October 13, 1874 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 30, 1895.
Mr. John Backlund ~ Mr. Backlund joined the Temple fellowship in 1944.
Mrs. Carl (Ida) Beckman ~ Ida joined Temple fellowship in 1910.
Mrs. Emil J. (Esther) Bergstrom ~ Esther was born in 1888 and joined the Temple
fellowship in 1943.
Mr. Emil Bergstrom ~ Emil was born in 1873 and joined the Temple fellowship in
1943.
Mrs. Emma Deveau ~ Emma was born in 1881 and joined Temple fellowship in 1952.
Mr. Robert Larson ~ Robert was born in 1888 and joined Temple fellowship in
1957.
Mr. Hjalmar Leveen ~ Hjalmar was born in 1881 and joined the Temple fellowship
in 1906.
Mrs. Otilia Lundgren ~ Otilia was born in 1888 and joined the Temple fellowship
in 1943.
Mrs. Pauline Meyers ~ Pauline was born in 1886 and joined the Temple fellowship
in 1948.
Mrs. Mary Blanch Seegar ~ Mrs. Seegar joined the Temple fellowship in 1948.
Mrs. Fred Silversparre ~ She and her husband joined the Temple fellowship in
1926. He died in 1927.
Mrs. Gustav Erickson
Mrs. Olof Feigum
Mrs. Charles (Selma) Fosberg
Mrs. Elmer Hanson
Mrs. Augusta Johnson - November 7 ~ Mrs. Johnson was born on August 24, 1860.
Mr. Carl Otto Johnson - November 30 ~ Carl was born on August 10, 1883 and
joined Temple fellowship on February 2, 1932.
"All things are yours,
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life of death or the present
or the future -- all are yours, and you are of Christ, and Christ is of God."
1
Corinthians 3:22 NIV
1954
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
August 6, The Church voted to buy their first Sunday School
Bus.
Temple help start McLoughlin Heights
in Vancouver,
Washington, now known as New Heights.
November--Perry
Hughes becomes Christian Education Director.
In
Memoriam ~
Mrs. Esther Caroline Gisselberg - February 7 ~ Mrs. Gisselberg was born on
August 15, 1870 in Sweden
and joined
the Temple fellowship along with her husband, Arron A. Gisselberg on May 1, 1927.
See 1935
Mrs. Anna S. Ryberg - February 14 ~ She was born in Sweden on September 2,
1874 and joined Temple
fellowship on July 6, 1909.
"For the foolishness of
God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's
strength."
1
Corinthians 1:25 NIV
1955
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
July 12, Read the
note given to Harley Hallgren about the old
pulpit that was given to the church by Mrs. John Nordell that was made by her
father, PM Holst, one of the charter members of
Temple.
Dr. Linus Johnson visits Sweden.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Ewald Francis Asplund - January 21 ~ Born in Finland December
28, 1893.
Mr. Albert Rodlun
Mrs. Gustave Hallgren
Mrs. Gustav Brunander
Mrs.
Anna G. Bravo
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling
to what is good."
Romans
12:9 NIV
1956
Dr. Linus
Johnson continued as Pastor of our church.
March 2, Dr. Linus Johnson dies
of a heart attack on his way home from church. In God's mysterious but
perfect plan, our beloved pastor, Dr. Linus Johnson, received his final summons
and went to be with his Lord this day. May God bless the memory of this
dedicated man of God who labored so faithfully among us.
July
24, Mr. Frank
Voth ordained.
December 3,
Louie Hallgren died.
Rev. Ellis E. Eklof, Sr., was asked by the congregation to take over the duties of Pastor.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Emma Sandstrom - January 20 ~ Mrs. Sandstrom was born on
July 23, 1877 and joined Temple fellowship on November 28, 1903.
Dr. Linus Johnson
- March 2 ~ Dr. Johnson was the 17th Senior Pastor at temple. He served
from 1939 to 1956. Pastor Johnson was born on July 25, 1982 in Sweden and
joined Temple fellowship on September 5, 1939 with wife, Ruth, daughters, Buelah,
Marion and sons George and Earl.
Mr. Clarence M. Carver - May 19. Clarence was born on July 28, 1900 and
joined Temple fellowship on February 27, 1949. He worked for Swift and
Company. His wife was named Helen and they had a son named Ronald.
Mrs. John (Judith) Nordell ~ She was born in 1886 and became a member of Temple
in 1939.
Mrs. Oscar (Catarine) Mihnos - September 9 ~ No additional information is known.
Mr. Claus Oak - September 13 ~ Mr. Oak was born on May 24, 1868 in Sweden and
joined Temple fellowship on November 6, 1923.
Mrs. Otto ( Freda) Kling ~ She was born in 1871 and joined Temple membership in
1903.
Mrs. C.W. Stromgren ~ She was born in 1869 and joined Temple membership in 1939.
Mr. David Neufeld ~ He was born in 1891 and joined Temple membership in 1952.
Mrs. Alfred (Viola Louise) Johnson ~ November 28, while visiting in New York,
NY. She was born in Isanti
County, Minnesota, August 25, 1889. She joined Temple fellowship
February 27, 1910.
Mrs. Harley K. (Louie) Tjernlund Hallgren - December 3 ~ She was born in Boston,
Mass., January 16, 1895, and became a member of
Temple December 1, 1912. Married to Harley K. Hallgren.
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above your selves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your
spirit fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope patient in all
affliction, faithful in prayer."
Romans
12:10-12 NIV
1957
Rev. Ellis E.
Eklof Sr. continued as Pastor of our church.
Gordon Johnson
served as Youth Director.
June 26-30, Temple Baptist
Church was host the second time to the 86th Annual meeting of the Baptist General
Conference. The picture below is of the attendees to the conference taken
on the front steps of the church.
This picture was copied from the July 12, 1957 issue of the "Standard".
June
29,-- There was a Men's Brotherhood (of the Baptist General Conference) Banquet
at the Multnomah Hotel in the Rose Bowl at 1pm.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Frank Edward Jarl - April 24 ~ Born on May 11, 1871 in Grantsburg,
Wisconsin.
Mrs. Edith Fosberg - June 7
Mrs. Anna Johnson - August 16 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on March
2,1945.
Mr. John Dahm - October 11~ Born in Sweden in 1888. Joined Temple
fellowship in 1924. Requested a letter of Transfer in 1929.
Mrs. Edith Marketts
Mr. Joseph Westling
Mrs. Joel Brask
Mr. Wilham Tienden
Mrs. Jane Bruner
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice
hospitality."
Romans
12:13 NIV
1958
Rev. Ellis E.
Eklof Sr. continued as Pastor of our church.
April 6, Easter Sunday - See the Bulletin
for the Easter Program, Easter Service and schedule for the rest of the
week.
April 6, With the help of Temple,
Calvary Baptist
Church near West Linn was organized.
Mrs. Dale (June) Peretti
was appointed church organist.
In
Memoriam ~
Mrs. Edward (Minnie) Anderson - September 13 ~ Minnie was born on August 10, 1871 and
joined Temple Fellowship on December 29,1907.
Mrs. Ann (Anna) Eleanor Johnson - September 30 ~ Anna was born August 10, 1889 in Sweden
and died while on a visit there.
Mrs. Tillie Eklin - December 28
Mrs. James Heffler
Mr. Charles Fosberg
Mrs. Carl Johnson
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels
nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height
nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from
the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans
8:38,39 NIV
1959
Rev. Ellis E.
Eklof Sr. continued as Pastor of our church.
January 18-25, Temple celebrated the
75th anniversary of the church since founded in 1884. See the Anniversary
Program.
July, dedication of Johnson Lodge at Lake
Retreat.
July 6-10,
Vacation Bible School was held at Temple. The theme was "Pioneering
with Christ."
July 11,
Saturday ~ Temple Baptist Sunday School (all Church) Picnic was held at Columbia
Park. Potluck Picnic was held at 6:00pm.
November, See photo of
Temple Choir.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Esther (Peterson) Jacobson - March 28 ~ Esther joined Temple
fellowship on May 1, 1913.
Mrs. Axel
(Fredricka Wilhelmina) Anderson - June 18
Mrs. Gustav Mattson - July 4 ~ Mrs. Mattson joined Temple fellowship on March 7,
1937.
Mr. Gustav Mattson - November 20 ~ Mr. Mattson joined Temple fellowship on
December 31, 1936.
Mr. Ernest Duren - December 3 ~ Mr. Duren
was born on June 5, 1880 and joined Temple fellowship on June 5,
1924.
Mrs. Emma Kristine Hanson - December 3 ~ Emma was born 1866 in Sweden and joined the Temple Fellowship on April
24, 1910. She reached the age of 93. In 1951, she elected to be
removed from the membership rolls.
Mrs. Nick Jacobson
"He was delivered over to death for our sins and was
raised to life for our justification."
Romans
4:25 NIV
1960
Rev.
Ellis E. Eklof Sr. continued as Pastor of our church.
January 7,
Mrs. Amanda Gustafson called home to be with the Lord. She was the
daughter of two of our charter members, John and
Augusta Palmblad.
February
19, Men's Brotherhood banquet was held at Temple.
April 17,
Easter Sunday
May 8,
Mother's Day
June 19,
Father's Day
Rev. David G. Danielson
assumed the Pastorate of our church.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Amanda (Gustafson) Palmblad - January 7 ~ Amanda was
born on August 15, 1807.
Miss Eva Swanson - March 25 ~ Eva joined Temple fellowship on May 2, 1911.
Mr. Emil George Peterson - July 6 ~ Emil was born in Sweden in 1882 and joined
Temple fellowship in March 17, 1907 after resettling in the USA.
Mrs. Lee (Anna Marie Wickman) Johnson - July 11 ~ Mrs. Johnson was born on July
6, 1891 and joined Temple fellowship on April 7, 1907.
Mrs. Joseph (Gurli Maria) Westling - July 27 ~ She was born on February 18, 1882
and joined Temple fellowship on January 1, 1941
Mr. Robert Johnson - August 14 ~ Mr. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on October
21, 1951.
Mr. Elmer
H. Hanson
- September 6 ~ Elmer was born on August 21, 1886 and joined Temple fellowship
on December 1, 1918.
Miss Josephine Neil - October 10 ~ She joined Temple fellowship on December 1,
1912.
Mr. Albin G. Rydman - October 29 ~ Mr. Rydman was born in Fergus Falls,
Minnesota, September 18, 1876 and joined Temple fellowship on May 25, 1895.
Mrs. Hildur Ledine - November 15 ~ Mrs. Ledine joined Temple fellowship along
with her daughter Evelyn (Ledine - Coffin) Smith on February 20, 1942. In
other words, she was Evelyn Smith's mother.
"This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus
Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the
redemption that came by Jesus Christ."
Romans 3:22-24 NIV
1961
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Pastor of our church.
March 31,
7:30 pm ~ A Good Friday Service was held at Temple.
April
2, Easter Sunday ~ The Temple Choir presented their annual Easter Cantata
at 7:00 pm.
April, 16,
6:30 pm ~ The Annual Father and Son Banquet was held at church. This was
an interesting evening for men. They enjoyed the good food, the
instrumental music, the special film and interesting speaker Osika Esgitemi from
Kenya, East Africa.
April 23,
Sunday ~ Missionary, Louis
Palau spoke at the adult session at 5:30 pm.
May 5, The
church Annual Meeting was held at 6:30 pm.
May 7, The
Calvary Baptist Church in West Linn, dedicated their new building. Pastor
Danielson had a part in the service.
May 12,
Friday evening ~ 6:30 was an area young people's banquet honoring Junior Hi
and High School graduates at Temple.
May 13,
12:00 noon ~ The annual mother-daughter luncheon was held at the Hillvilla
Restaurant.
June,
Dale Peretti graduated from Western Conservative Baptist Theological
Seminary with the degree of Master of Theology.
June 12-16 ~
Daily Vacation Bible School was held at church.
July 21,
Mr. Gustaf Brunander passed away on this day. Owned the Brunander Fireplace Damper
Company in NE Portland, father to Margaret Steele, married to Ida.
Invented the Fire Place Damper and received a patent on it June 25,
1940.
August 6,
After the evening worship service, Temple hosted other conference churches in
this area for an "All-Church Singspiration". A team from God's
Invasion Army helped make this service a success.
August
12, A men's outing was held at Welches, on the Mt. Hood Loop Highway.
August
27, The house (parsonage) next to the church was torn down to make room for the new
Youth Center.
September
1-4, A Labor Day Rally at Lake Retreat for all high school grads, college young
people and young married couples. Highlights include: Campfires, sports,
banquet, etc. Special speakers: Dr. Rosendale, Medical Doctor and Counselor;
Chaplain Anderson, recently returned from Germany; Dr. Kenneth Miles, and
Rev. Lindblom.
September 8,
Homecoming Banquet. Plans were laid out for the new Youth Center, which
will soon be starting to build.
September 15,
Women's House Party at Lake Retreat. Bible classes with; Mrs. Mary Miles
Missionary speaker, Mrs. Nancy Chalmers; special music; our mission fields in
colored pictures by Dr. Bror Lundgren.
September 24,
A Ground Breaking Ceremony was held at noon for the new Youth Center and Stair
well on the church building (Temple)
October
1, ~ Congratulations, to Bob Lot for four years of perfect Sunday school
attendance!
October 1
~ Miss Anna Peterson, long time resident and bookkeeper of the Oregon Baptist
Retirement Home, was laid to rest this week.
October 8,
Dedication of new church at Mc Loughlin Heights Baptist in Vancouver.
October 8
~ Mr. Jack Campbell left port last Wednesday morning for sea duty in
the US Navy. Mr. Darryl Davis received notice to report
soon to the Armed Services for duty. Pray for these and also Gary
Watson in Alaska and Dorothy Carlson on the Pacific serving our
country.
November
23 ~ Mr. Birger Arnbom went to be with the lord on this day. He mad
his home in Portland and lived here for about 50 years. He joined
Temple in 1928 and has served as Sunday school superintendent and also in
other various ways. He was a teacher and a consular at Benson
Polytechnic High School
November 27,
Funeral for Birger Arnbom, long-time member and former Sunday School
Superintendent, was held at St. Johns Funeral Home.
December 17,
A giant Christmas card is in the foyer, for those who wish to greet your Temple
friends without sending cards.
December 17,
7 pm ~ A Christmas Cantata by John W. Peterson was held. The
organist, Ann Vanderhoff; Narrator, Beverly Loy; Soprano soloist, Lois Anderson;
Tenor soloist; Alto soloist, Deloris Danielson; Baritone soloist, Ken Anderson.
December
18-22, 3;45-4:00 PM ~ Christmas Radio Broadcasts on Station KPDQ, 800 on the
dial (93.7 on FM).
December 24,
Sunday, 11:00 pm ~ Christmas Eve Service was held.
December 31,
Sunday, 10:30 pm ~ 1961 "Year in Review" Slide Show.
11:00 pm ~ Refreshments and Fellowship
11:30 pm ~ The Annual Watch-night Service
Mr. Robert Wagner was Youth Pastor.
Mr. Ralph
Coie was director of the Temple Choir.
The Office/Gym
Addition was built. Architect was Lawrence Supove.
A sincere
thank you to Lavern Bergstrom, Martin Wennermark and Victor Carlson who donated
three Saturdays of work to stucco the front and side of the McLoughlin Heights
Baptist Church. During the winter Winn Goddard together with Darryl Davis,
Tom Steele and Ken Anderson helped to put the roof on the new church.
Mr. Ernie
Johnson built the new pulpit for the Mc Loughlin Heights Baptist Church.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Joseph (Emma) Erickson - January 22 ~ Emma and her husband
Joseph joined Temple fellowship on December 14, 1947.
Mrs. James (Ellen S) Johnson - February 21; She came by letter to
Temple on August 11, 1909. She was born in Sundvall, Sweden on June 4,
1879. Baptized in Sweden on August 29, 1895.
Mrs. Betty Cedarquist - April 5 ~ Betty was born in 1874 and joined Temple
fellowship on June 29, 1901.
Mrs. Emma Bramer - April 9 ~ Emma was born on May 18, 1867 and was a member of Temple for over 66
years. She joined the church on March 10, 1895.
Mrs. Hannah Olson - April 16 ~ Hannah was born on August 3, 1871 and joined Temple
on April 1, 1923. Hannah reached the age of 89.
Mrs. Alfred (Mary) Anderson - April 30 - She joined Temple on May 5, 1929.
Mr. Carl Nelson - May
Mrs. Amelia Lindquist - June 20 ~ Amelia was born on October 1, 1875 and
joined Temple fellowship on April 1, 1945.
Mr. Gustav Brunander - July 21 ~ Mr. Brunander was born on February 26,
1886 and joined Temple fellowship on February 7, 1909.
Mr. Francis Raymond - September 1 ~ Mr. Raymond joined Temple fellowship on July
20 1960.
Miss Anna Peterson ~ Passed away the week of October 1.
Mr. Birger Arnbom - November 23 ~ Mr. Arnbom was born on October 21,
1901. He and wife Ella joined Temple fellowship on April 8, 1928. He was a teacher/counselor at Benson
Polytechnic High School in Portland.
Mr. Thomas Buie - December 6 ~ Mr. Buie joined Temple fellowship on March 6,
1960.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in
Me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have
told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and
take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am. You know the way
to the place where I am going. "Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we
don't know where You are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus
answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through Me."
John 14:1-6 NIV
1962
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Pastor of our church.
April 22,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ The Temple Choir presented the cantata, "Olivet to
Calvary" by J.H. Maunder. The organist was Anna Vanderhoff.
April 29,
7:00 ~ The Vancouver Bible Institute
Choir presented a sacred concert at Temple.
May 12,
Annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon at Obies Restaurant at 122nd and Division.
Obies was one of the first buffets in Oregon. Mrs. Ted Bradley spoke.
May, Don
Strandberg and daughter Karla, narrowly escaped death in a small plane
crash last week. The pilot, died and Mr. Kenneth Lovegren was seriously injured.
"How we thank God that not all in the plane lost their lives."
June 2,
Saturday ~ Workday at Lake Retreat.
June 7, Jim
Spickelmier became out youth worker for the summer. he also lead Wednesday evening Bible
Study and Prayer Meetings. He came to us from Bethel College and Seminary
in St. Paul, Minnesota. His home is in Denver, Colorado.
June 10, Dr.
Fitz Salstrom became the Historical Secretary
June 18 -22,
Daily Vacation Bible School.
June 24,
Sunday ~ Rev Walfred Johnson brought the morning message.
June 29, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Gordh (Edith) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
July 29, Dr.
Dennis Carlson brought the morning message.
August 5, The
morning message was presented by Chaplain C.J. Tarvestad, titled, "Death -
Gain or Loss."
August 12, Dr.
Robert Mounce of Bethel College brought the morning message.
September 9,
This is the last Sunday Jim Spickelmier was with us. He went back to
Bethel. Will possibly return next Summer.
September 22,
Saturday, 6:30 pm ~ Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bergstrom wish to announce the marriage
of their daughter, Sandra Dianne, to Michael James Kondos, at the Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland.
September 23,
The Arnbom Hobby Shop was in the planning stage for the Christian Service
Brigade. It is now known as the "Craft Room". It is
located in the basement of Temple across the hall from the boiler room.
October 6,
GMG (Girls Missionary Guild) Area Rally took place at McLoughlin Heights Church
in Vancouver.
October 7,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour. The Pastor's message was titled,
"Bible Baptism", and a baptismal service was held. Patty
O'Malley and Barbara Carver were baptized at the baptismal service.
October 14,
Rev. Gordon Carlson spoke at the morning and evening services. He was
noted for his humor, sincerity and recently returned from Ethiopia.
October 22,
Monday ~ Todd Michael was born to Mr. and Mrs. Don Strandberg.
November 25,
Sunday ~ Dr. Roy L. Laurin brought the message during the morning service.
November 30, the
youth center or Christian Education Wing on south side of Temple was dedicated (includes classrooms, gymnasium, custodian's
apartment).
December 2,
Sunday ~ Rev. Clifford Gustafson brought the message at the morning service.
December 15,
Saturday 8:00 pm ~ Mr. and Mrs. John Jay Patapoff request the honor of you
presence at the marriage of their niece, Patricia Marie O'Malley to Mr. Frank
Knute Peterson at Temple Baptist Church.
December 23,
7:00 pm ~ Christmas Choir Concert. The Temple choir, directed by Mr. Ralph
Coie; Youth Choir directed by Mrs. Dave (Deloris) Danielson; and Junior Choir
directed by Mrs. Evans (Marilyn) Nelson participated. The organist was
Mrs. Dale (June) Peretti.
December 24,
Monday, 11:00 pm ~ Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
December 31,
Monday, 10:00 to 10:45 pm, '62 in Review (Colored Pictures)
10:45 to 11:30 pm Fellowship Hour and Refreshments
11:30 to 12:00 Watch Night Prayer Service
Click
Here to see pictures of ground breaking ceremony for the 3 story addition on
the West side of Church.
Miss Marjorie Olson
was church office secretary and Missionary Visitor.
John and Lea
Campbell served as church custodians for 3 months during the summer.
In Memoriam ~
Mr. Frank Ninian Westerlund - May 21 ~ Born in Bethel, Minnesota on July 18,
1895, worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, husband to
Flavia and the father of Marvin and Maydora Johnson. Joined Temple
fellowship on June 15, 1924.
Mrs. Harry (Cora)
Campbell -
December 15
"According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be
ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so also Christ shall be magnified
in my body, whether in be by life, or by death. For me to live is Christ
and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:20-21 KJV ~ "This
was Dale Peretti's
favorite Bible verse." (Dale was born February 12, 1931 ~ died July 1, 2013)
1963
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Pastor of our church.
January 10,
Mrs. Arvid Arnbom passed away and the age of 91. She was born in Sweden in
1872 and joined
Temple fellowship in 1916. Funeral services were held at St. John's
Funeral Home, on January 12th. Rev. Walfred Johnson officiated.
January 13,
Mr. Gustav Almquist passed away suddenly this Sunday evening.
January 18,
2:00 pm ~ A funeral for Gust Almquist was held at Temple.
January 20,
Sunday ~ Missionary, Rev. Glen Swanson, presented the message during the
morning service.
Evening Service, Missionary, Ford Wilson, spoke and showed pictures. Ford
and his wife Beth are serving in Oaxaca,
Oaxaca, Mexico.
January
20, ~ Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown thanked Temple folks for remembering them with a
beautiful plant and for the many cards received on their 50th Wedding
Anniversary.
January 31, ~
Mrs. Anna Larson passed away this evening. The funeral was held at the
Pearson Mortuary tomorrow, Monday February 4, at 1:00 pm.
February
9, The Temple Builders Sunday school class presented a family outing at Snow
Bunny Lodge in Mt.
Hood National Forest.
February 15,
The Merriweds, Temple Builders and Gospel Crusaders sponsored a Valentines
Banquet at the Timber
Topper Restaurant.
February 17,
A total of 318 was reached in Sunday School attendance.
February 17,
Rev. Walfred Johnson brought the morning message.
February 19,
Rev. Victor Larson passed away suddenly in the morning. He was the brother
of Mrs. Ephriam Danielson.
March, "Lift" program of General Conference
was instituted and stimulated missionary and general giving.
March 10,
Sunday ~ The message for the Sunday service was presented by Rev. Wesley
Lindblom, Columbia Conference Executive Secretary.
March 22, The
Lower Columbia Conference Woman's Spring Banquet was held at Temple.
March 24,
Sunday - Evening Service ~ The Portland
Christian High School Choir presented a sacred concert in the church
sanctuary.
March 29,
Friday 6:30 pm ~ An All Church Banquet was held at Temple. Rev. Robert
Featherstone spoke. He is Director of Stewardship to the Baptist General
Conference.
March 31,
Rev. Robert Featherstone presented the morning message.
April 2, ~
Mr. Eric
Erickson passed away on this day.
April 7,
Palm Sunday.
April 12,
Good Friday ~ This service at Temple was a culmination of area conference
churches and pastors including Pastor Credo Erickson "Leader"
from McLoughlin
Heights Baptist Church, Pastor Leonard Hillstrom of Calvary
Baptist Church of Cedar Oak Park, Pastor Ezra Gerig of Bethel
Baptist Church, Pastor David Danielson of Temple,
Pastor Walfred Johnson of The
Oregon Baptist Retirement Home, Pastor Robert Karn of Glisan
Street Baptist Church.
April 14,
Easter Sunday Evening, 7:00 ~ Temple Choir presented an Easter Concert, "Olivet
to Calvary" by J.H. Mounder.
April 28,
Daylight Savings time started this morning at 2:00 am.
May, Mr. Harley
Hallgren was chairman of the Deacon Board with Mr. Mandy Strandberg
Vice-Chairman, Mr. Bert Johnson, Secretary and Mr. Ray Green, Treasurer.
May 3, Friday
~ Church Annual Meeting and dinner.
May 11, 12:30
pm ~ Mother and Daughter Luncheon at the Anchorage
Restaurant.
May 11, 8:00
pm Saturday ~ Mr. and Mrs. Truman Louis Hiskey requested the honour of your
presence at the marriage of their daughter Bebecca Rilla to Mr. Troy Cleland
Brugh at Temple Baptist Church.
May 12,
Mother's Day.
May 15-18, The
Columbia Baptist Conference convened in Portland for the annual meeting.
May 19,
Sunday ~ Rev. Gordon Anderson presented the message during the morning service.
June 2, Jim
Spickelmier, a Bethel student serves as Youth Pastor. At the end of the
summer season he left for New York for training with the Peace Corp.
Jim graduated this year from Bethel College and Seminary.
June 2, ~
1963 Graduates; High School; Miss Daniellle Bergstrom, Miss Joanne Brask, Miss
Norma Campbell, Miss Pat Hays, Mr. David Knipple, Mr. Allen Reed, Jr., Mr. Tim
Rogers, Miss Janet Watson, Mr. Tom Weaver -Multnomah School of the Bible; Mrs.
Gordon Bakke - "Grad" Course, Mr. Robert Wagner- Pastors Course, Mrs.
Robert Wagner - Night Course. Bethel College Mr. James Spickelmier.
June 8,
Saturday ~ Congratulations to Lois Johnson and Wayne Anderson who were crowned
Miss and Mr. Junior High this evening.
June 9,~ Mrs.
Floie Davis announced the marriage of he son Robert to Maria Dolores Aparicio in
Gines,(Sivilla) Spain.
June 16,
Father's Day.
June 30, Rev.
Ned Holmgren brought the morning message and former pastor Ellis Eklof Sr.
preached at the Sunday evening service.
July, Miss
Georgianne Obinger was severely injured in a swimming accident. She was 16
years old at the time of the accident.
July 14, Mrs. Carl
V. Anderson (Lydia Nystrom passed away. She was a member for 67 years. She
joined Temple fellowship on January 25, 1896.
July 15-19, Daily
Vacation Bible School was held for children from ages 4 to
13. Average attendance was 80.
July 20,
Saturday 4:00 pm ~ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Collins requested the honor of your
presence ar the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Ann Collins to Mr. Biiard
(Bill) Ingle Pearson at Temple Baptist Church.
July 21 ~ The
Temple congregation prayed for the recovery of Miss Georgianne Obinger,
Georgianne was critically injured in a swimming accident this last week.
She is in the intensive care ward at Good Samaritan Hospital at the time of
this writing.
July 21,
~ The Camp Committee and the Church appreciated the services of Dr. Ceilous
Williams in giving physical exams for the Lake Retreat campers last Tuesday
evening July 16, without charge.
July 28,
Sunday, ~ Rev. Walfred Johnson presented the message at the morning
service.
August 2, Mr. Axel
Anderson was voted to be honorary deacon.
August 6, Robert
Wagner ordained.
~ Lake Retreat Camp Schedule ~ (Pastor Dave Danielson was the camp dean)
12th
grade through age 30 (single) ~ August 16-18
4th and 5th grade boys ~ August 19-24
4th and 5th grade girls ~ August 24-29
Young Family Camp ~ August 29th-September 2
Brotherhood Annual Retreat ~ September 6-8
Woman's Annual House Party ~ September 13-15
August 19,
Monday ~ The Deacons met for their annual picnic at Evans and Marilyn Nelson's
cabin on Blue
Lake.
August 24,
Saturday, 4:00 pm ~ Temple Bible Sunday school class picnic was held at the home
of Ernest Johnson in Beaverton.
August 24,
Saturday, 7:30 pm ~ Merriweds Sunday school class had a croquet party at the
home of the Bernie Wennermarks
August 26,
Jim Spickelmier left Portland to begin Peace Corps Training at Syracuse
University, in New York. From there he traveled to Tanganyika,
Africa where he taught children of Junior High age for two years. He
then returned to Bethel Seminary and pursued his ministerial training.
September 1,
Sunday ~ Mr. Harold (Bud) Malmsten accepted the call from Temple as a General
Assistant. He worked primarily in the areas of youth, music and visitation
September 8,
Sunday 3:00 pm ~ Memorial Service for Mrs. Carl Anderson was held at
Temple. .
September 15, Harold
"Bud" Malmsten came to Temple after graduation from Bethel
Seminary and was designated Minister of Music and Director of Young
People. It was decided that his official title be "Assistant to the
Pastor." This was his first Sunday at Temple.
September15,
~ Miss June Brask graduated from The Emanuel Hospital's School of Nursing.
September 27,
Temple celebrated it's Homecoming Banquet. The banquet was held in the
lower auditorium. The tables were arranged so
that each Deacon was surrounded by those on his watch care list.
October 19, ~
Mr. Darryl Davis and Miss Nadine Fry were united in marriage at 4:00 pm at the
Murphy Chapel in Murphy, Oregon. Miss Fry expressed her appreciation for
the lovely shower in her honor recently in the Fireside Hall.
October 20.
Sunday ~ Dr.
Earl Radmacher presented the morning message. Dr. Radmacher was
Professor of New Testament at Western
Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary.
October 29, Mr.
Abdon Lundstrom passed away. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Ruth
Lundstrom.
November 3,
(The week of) ~ Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Anderson of Scappoose passed away sometime
during this weekend. Her funeral was on November 13 at 10 am.
November 7,
Thursday, 7 to 9 pm ~ Cookie Fair at the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home,
sponsored by the Women's Auziliary.
November 10,
Sunday, ~ 22 Annual Brotherhood Deerburger Night at Temple! The men that
attended enjoyed the good food, the outstanding program, including an Alaska
bear-hunt movie, and the friendly fellowship.
November 11,
Veterans Day.
November 28,
Thanksgiving Day, 7:30 pm ~ The Annual Thanksgiving Service was held at
Temple. All three choirs took part in the service.
December
5, Daniel Christiansen was admitted to the National
Honor Society.
December
18-24, Christmas broadcasts were presented on radio station KPDQ at 1:45
pm on each day.
December 19,
The Merriweds Sunday school class were in charge of decorating the church for
Christmas.
December 22,
Sunday School Christmas Program, followed by the morning service.
December 22,
7:00 pm ~
The three Temple choirs presented a lovely Christmas concert, "A Festival
of Christmas", directed by Mr.
Harold Malmsten.
December 24,
Wednesday ~ Christmas Eve service was held at 11:00 pm.
The New Year's Watch-Service
December 29,
Sunday ~ Dr. Earl Redmacher, our pulpit guest for both the morning service and
the Temple Hour (7:00pm) is Professor of New Testament at Western Conservative
Baptist Theological Seminary.
December 31,
10:00 -10:45 pm ~ "Color Glimpses of Temple - 1963"
10:45-11:15 pm ~ Social Hour
11:15-12:00 am ~ Communion Service
The lawns,
shrubs and flowers around the church building were maintained by Bill Nestlen,
Henning Johnson, Ephraim Strandberg and Mark Hagey.
Mr. and Mrs.
Henning Johnson were custodians of the church.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs.
Arvid (Anna) Arnbom - January
10. She was born in Sweden on November 2, 1872 and joined Temple
fellowship on May 7, 1916. She was 91 years of age.
Mr. Gustav Almquist -
January 13 ~ Gustav joined Temple fellowship on December `1, 1936. He would have been 64 years of age on his next birthday.
He was born in Hjalmserud, Sweden.
Mrs. Anna E. Larson - January 31
Rev. Victor Larson ~ February 19th
Mr. Eric
Erickson -
April 2 ~ He was born on August 17, 1876 and was 86 years of age and a member of Temple for 59 years, February
4, 1904.
Mrs. Carl V. (Lydia Nystrom) Anderson - July 14 ~ She was born on May 21, 1881
and had been a member since
January 25, 1896.
Mr. Abdon Lundstrom - October 25 ~ Mr. Lundstrom was born on May 15, 1884 and
joined Temple fellowship on February 1, 1920. He was
married to Ruth Lundstrom.
The following verse is from the Apostle Paul speaking of
Herod, Pilate, Gentile people, and people of Israel when they conspired against
Jesus:
"Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word
with great boldness."
Acts 4:29 NIV
1964
Pastor Dave
Danielson was Senior Pastor with Bud Malmsten assistant to the pastor.
January 1 ~ Temple Baptist Church is 80 years old.
Click here to view part of the souvenir
program.
January 10, Temple
held its 80th anniversary dinner and was attended by some 350 guests. Dr.
Virgil Olson of Bethel College and Seminary was the special speaker of the
dinner. The title of his message was, "Who Are We?" Dr. Olson is Historian for the Baptist General Conference and a
cousin to Pastor Dave Danielson. Mrs. Velma Rydman and Mrs. Minnie Rydman
were especially honored having been members since 1903. The theme of the anniversary was,
"To God Be The glory, Great Things He Hath Done!"
January 11,
Mr. Bryan Walker, father of Mrs. Evans Nelson, passed away suddenly.
January 12,
Sunday ~ Rev. Wesley Lindblom and Rev. Gordon Carlson brought appropriate 80th anniversary messages.
January
19-26, Missionary Conference was held with Rev. Carl Lachler from Brazil, Rev. Marvin
Lindstedt from the Philippines, Rev. S. Lindberg and Rev. Dale Bjork from Japan.
January 22,
Mrs. George Nelson (Esther Salstrom) passed away after a long illness.
April 24,
Fathers and Sons banquet was held. Mr. Phil McAlmond, a local Christian
businessman, brought the message of the evening.
March 22,
Sunday ~ There was a pulpit exchange service. In the evening, Pastor Dave Danielson exchanged pulpits with Rev.
Wendell Wallace, pastor of the local Church of God congregation.
March 29,
Easter Sunday
April
12-19, A week of special meetings "Crusade for Christ" was
held at Temple.
May 1, Friday
~ Church Annual Business Meeting.
May 3,
Election Results for offices of the church:
Mr. Stan Wright was Vice Chairman.
Dr. Evans Nelson was Assistant Vice Chairman
Mrs. F. G.
Salstrom was recording secretary.
Mrs. Ceilous Williams was Assistant Recording Secretary.
Mrs. Norman Ryberg was Membership Secretary.
Evelyn Smith
was Financial Secretary.
Mr. William Nestlen was Assistant Financial Secretary.
Mr. John Campbell was Treasure of Current Fund.
Miss Marjorie Rydman was Treasurer of Mission Fund.
Mr. Harley Hallgren was Historical Secretary.
Mr. David Carlson was Sunday School Superintendent.
Mr. Bert Johnson was Assistant Sunday School Superintendent.
May 9,
Saturday ~ The annual Mother and Daughter Banquet was held.
May 10,
Mother's Day
May 10, 7:00
pm ~ Temple Hour - The Maclaren School Chorus sand and "Youth
Adventures" presented its program. A baptismal service was also
held. All instruments were invited to play along with the congregational
singing.
May 14,
Thursday ~ 7:15 pm, Temple was in charge of the service at the Union
Gospel Mission.
May 14-16,
Pastor Danielson was elected Moderator for the 75th Anniversary meeting of the
Columbia Baptist Conference which was held at the Central Baptist Church of
Seattle.
May 17,
Pulpit Exchange Sunday in the Columbia Conference. Rev. John Rodine brought
the morning message.
May 24,
Sunday 7:00pm ~ The Temple Hour - Tonight we honored our young people who
graduated from High School or College this Spring. High School grads
were: Ric Bailey, Linda Bergstrom, Diane Gaebel, Paul Hagey, Len Johnson,
and Doug Maynard. Reg Bradley completed his work at Portland State
College. Mr. Kirby
Brumfield, Portland radio and T.V. personality brought
a challenging message.
May 25,
6:30pm, Monday ~ Softball practice at Holliday Field. Holliday Field used
to be located across from Temple on 7th avenue. It has since been turned
into a parking structure for the Lloyd Center. It was a play ground for
Holliday Grade School which took up the lots between 8th and 9th Avenues.
May 27th,
4:00 pm, Wednesday ~ The G.M.G. (Girl's Missionary Guild) met at church for a
tour of the Grandma's Cookie Company, followed by supper and fun time back at
church until 8:30pm.
May 31, The Billy
Graham Television Crusade began tonight in Portland on KPTV (Channel 12) at
8:30, and Tuesday at 7:00pm. The programs were Video-taped in San Diego,
California.
May 31,
Sunday ~ Memorial Day
June 6-7
Merriweds Beach Trip to Surftides in Lincoln City.
June 7, 7:00
pm, Sunday ~ The Temple Choir presented in the sanctuary, an "Evening of
Sacred Song."
June 21,
Friday 7:45 ~ Youth For Christ was held at Benson High School in the auditorium.
July 11th,
The Annual Sunday School Picnic was held at Blue lake Park.
July 19th,
The Temple Builders Class had a potluck lunch at the Evans Nelson's cabin at
Blue Lake.
July 21, The
Gospel Crusader class had their class picnic at The Ray Lott's on the Lewis
River. Approximately eighty people attended.
August 1,
Saturday ~ Men's Brotherhood Steak Fry was held at the Nelson's cabin at Blue
Lake.
August 8,
6:00 am, Saturday ~ The Young People met at church to go to the beach (Lockout
Point). They invited the young people from the other Lower Columbia
Churches. The spent the day at the beach and returned late in the
afternoon.
August 2, The
front cover of the bulletin was changed from different scenes, and themes to a
artist drawn image of the church, the new office/ custodial apartment, and
Sunday school wing picture showed in a landscape view.
August 2,
7:00 pm ~ Mr. Ragnar Walthinsen played the Baritone
horn at the Evening Service (Temple Hour).
August 17-21,
Daily Vacation Bible School was held. Mr. David Carlson and Pastor Bud was
in charge.
October 15,
7:00 pm ~ The Merriweds Sunday School Class had a progressive dinner.
October 23-25
~ Temple hosted the Youth for Christ Rally.
November 11,
The boys Stockade went on an all day outing under the leadership of Jack DeHart.
November 15,
Sunday ~ Dr. Melville Chatfield of Western Conservative Baptist Seminary,
brought the morning message.
The Temple Hour, 7:00 pm - Rev. Marvin from the Portland Seaman's Center was
with us to share the ministry of the center.
November 20,
Friday ~ The Boys Brigade had a swim at Beaverton pool.
November 21,
Saturday ~ The annual Deerburger Barbecue. A wildlife film was
shown. Speaker was Sam Linden, a Bremerton, Washington contractor, who was
leaving December 1st of a year in our Ethiopian mission field, building a chapel
and a dormitory.
November 24,
Funeral service was held at the Pearson Mortuary, at 11:00 am. Interment
was at the Highland Cemetery in La Center, Washington.
November 25,
Wednesday ~ The annual Thanksgiving Service in the sanctuary.
December 17,
Thursday ~ The Gospel Crusader Class decorated the church for the Christmas
season.
December 20,
Sunday ~ Combined Christmas Program and Morning worship.
December 20,
Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm ~ "A Christmas Cantata by John Wilson:
Director - Mr. Harold (Bud) Malmsten; Organist - Mrs. Dale (June) Peretti,
Soloists: Soprano - Mrs. Ken (Lois) Anderson, Miss Tudi Soelberg; Alto - Mrs.
Evans (Marilyn) Nelson, Miss Janis Johnson; Tenor - Mr. Chalmert Larson; Bass -
Mr. Doug Kraxberger, Mr. Greg Anderson.
December 21-
25 ~ Our annual Christmas broadcasts we carried over Radio Station KPDQ FM, at
1:45 pm. Along with music and words from the Danielson's, the programs
featured testimonies from several Templites of "What Christmas Means to
Me." Monday - Miss Ann Johnson; Tuesday - Mr. Chalmert Larson;
Wednesday - Dr. F. G. Salstrom; Thursday - Mr. Dan Christiansen; Friday - Mr.
Stanley Wright.
December 24,
11:00pm, Thursday ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25,
Friday ~ Christmas Day - 6:30-7:00 am - Christmas Morning broadcast over Radio
Station KWJJ.
December 26,
Saturday ~ The young people's class had a Smorgasbord. Special guest was
Dave Harmon of Corvallis.
Mr. Steve
Johnson was elected to the National Honor Society at Jefferson High School.
During this
time 1734 people have been added to our fellowship. This is an average of
21 people per year.
The number
this year was 30, or 9 above average.
See 1964 photo of
Church
Lay Leaders.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. George (Esther Salstrom) Nelson - January 22 ~
She first joined the Temple, January 25, 1896. (A member for 67 years)
Mrs. Anna N. Ostler - May 7 ~ Mrs. Ostler joined Temple fellowship on June 7,
1959.
Mrs. Margaret Fauth - June 15 ~ Mrs. Fauth joined Temple fellowship on January
6, 1963.
Mrs. Anna Lindblom -
October 1 ~ Mrs. Lindbloom joined Temple fellowship on April 26, 1946.
Mrs. John (Elizabeth Bessie) Anderson -
November 19 ~ She was born on July 27, 1873. Mrs. Anderson joined Temple on March 25, 1905, having a continuous
membership for over 60 years.
"Jesus was in his very nature God. But He did not think that being equal
with God was something He should hold on to. Instead, He made himself nothing.
He took on the very nature of a servant. He was made in human form.
He came down to the lowest level. He obeyed God completely, even though it
led to His death. In fact, He died on a cross. When the name of
Jesus is spoken, everyone's knee will bow to worship Him. Everyone's mouth
will say that Jesus Christ is Lord. And God the Father will receive the
glory."
Philippians 2:6-11
1965
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
Assistant Pastor: Harold W. (Bud) Malmsten
Vice Chairman: Mr. Stanley Wright
Deacon Chairman: Mr. Harley Hallgren
Custodians: Mr. and Mrs. Henning Johnson
Organist: Mrs. Dale (June) Peretti
Assistant Organist: Mrs. Bert (Maydora) Johnson
January 17,
Sunday - The morning sermon was presented by Rev. K. William Hagstrom -
Conference Missionary to Assam, India.
January, 23-28 The
Annual Missions Conference was held with Rev. Francis Sorley of Japan, Miss
Arlene Coleman from Ethiopia, Rev. Gil Anderson from Ethiopia, Miss Margorie
Malm of Ethiopia, Rev. Don Goldsmith from Brazil, Rev. Gerald Osbron of the
Philippines, Miss Grace Swanson of Assam, and Miss Betty Person of Assam.
March 13,
7:00 pm - The Merriweds Sunday School Class had a roller skating party at the Imperial
Rink.
March 11,
Temple's Boy's Brigade Basketball Team won the Portland area championship by
defeating Central Bible by the score of 25-11. The team, coached by Jack
Campbell finished the season with a won-lost record of 7-0.
March 14,
Sunday - Rev. Joe Weatherly of Gospel Films, Inc. presented the message at
the morning service.
April 30,
7:30 pm, Friday ~ The Bethel College Choir sang at Temple.
May 1-2, The
Merriwed Sunday school class had their 5th annual retreat overnight beach trip.
Featured speaker was Rev. Roy Nelson - Missionary to the Philippines. It
was held at the Homes Motel in Rockaway, Oregon.
May 9,
- Mother's Day. There was a Dedication of Babies during the Morning
Worship Service. Mr. John Campbell was honored for his labors as Current Fund
Treasurer for six years.
May 14, The
Lower Columbia C.Y.F. Spring Banquet was held in Cherry Grove, Oregon
May 16, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Johnson celebrated 50 years of marriage.
May 30,
Memorial Day Weekend, 52 of our members formed work teams and helped make needed
repairs to the buildings at Lake Retreat Campground.
June 13, Rev
Clifford Gustavson brought the morning message.
June 26,
Annual Sunday School Picnic.
July 4,
Sunday - Independence Day.
July 8,
Thursday, 6:45am - Men's Prayer and Breakfast.
July 11,
Sunday - The message in the morning and evening service was presented by Rev.
Dwight L. Kinman.
July 18,
Sunday - The message in the morning and evening services was presented by Rev.
Henry Smuland.
July 23, 7:00
pm - Temple's Softball Team played Central Bible Church at Montavilla Park.
July 25,
Sunday - Dr. Wilmar Brown gave the message at the Morning Service entitled
"Evangelicals Face Their Greatest Challenge." He also performed
a vocal solo. He was the Northwest Regional Field Representative of the
National Association of Evangelicals.
July 25,
Following the morning service, The Gospel Crusaders Class picnic was held at the
Lott's Farm.
July 27, 7:00
pm - Temple's Softball Team played Mt. Olivet.
July 29,
Thursday, 6:45 am - Men's Prayer was held followed by a breakfast.
July 30,
Friday, 7:00 pm - The Brotherhood presented an All Church Yacht Cruise on the
Willamette. Pastor Danielson played his accordion and other musical
numbers. The speaker was John Sundquist. The boat left from the
River Queen Restaurant, 1300 NW Front Street.
August 15,
Sunday - Rev. C.W. Slemming presented the message at the morning service.
August 15,
Following the evening service the Young People were invited to the cabin on Dr.
and Mrs, Evans Nelson at Blue Lake for a fireside, Phun, Phood and Phellowship;
all welcome!
August 15-20, Daily
Vacation Bible School was held at the church. Dr. C.W. Slemming of England
spoke.
August 21,
Saturday, 1:00 pm - All of the workers in the Sunday School, Brigade and G.M.G.
were invited to the Ray Lott Farm for a special retreat. Husbands and
wives were invited. Seafood and Salad Smorgasbord was provided and
this followed by a talk on S.S. by Rev. Norton of Seattle. The afternoon
was climaxed by a cook-out at 4:45 pm.
August 27 -
29, The Temple Builders Class spent the weekend at the beach at Cape
Lookout. Mr. Jim Pietsch, missionary home from Aruba
was the devotional speaker. The class members shared testimonies in the
Temple Hour Sunday evening.
August 28,
Hi-Teens Camp begins at Lake Retreat. Pastor Danielson was the Camp
Pastor.
September 3-6
- Young Family Camp at Lake Retreat.
September 6,
Labor Day, 10:00 am to 2 pm - A rally was held at Lake Retreat. !,000
people were expected for this historic event in our Columbia Conference.
See the new property, attend the huge service , enjoy the free noon Beef
Barbecue.
September
10-12, Annual Brotherhood Retreat at Lake Retreat.
September 17-19, Annual Women's House Party at Lake Retreat.
September 20, a
group of ten members of God's invasion Army arrived to begin a two week
visitation program with our church members.
October 17,
Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
October 24,
Sunday - Rev. L. C. Hersgard of Warren, Oregon brought the message during the
morning service. He also spoke at the 7:00 evening service.
October 31,
Sunday - Following the service this morning, the entire congregation were invited
to an old fashioned Potluck Dinner at church.
November 20,
Brotherhood Deer burger Feed. Missionary Gil Anderson from Ethiopia was
the featured speaker also a Sport Movie was shown.. Venison came from all the
lucky Temple Hunters. John Campbell was the Head Chef.
November 25,
Thanksgiving Day - "A thankful heart doubles our blessings, causing us to
enjoy them twice -- When we receive them, and when we remember them."
From the Nov. 21 church bulletin.
November 28,
Sunday - The message was presented this morning by Dr. Albert G. Johnson,
President Emeritus of Western Baptist Seminary. Dr. Johnson recently
returned from a six month world tour.
November 28,
Sunday, Evening Service, 7:00 pm - Mr.
Roy S. LeTourneau, industrialist and local Christian layman, brought the
message. He also sang with Mrs. LeTourneau proving the accompaniment from
the piano.
December 2,
Thursday - Today marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Oregon Baptist
Retirement Home.
December 5,
Sunday - The
Trustee board of Temple presented the final payment on the mortgage of Oregon Baptist
Retirement Home at 2545 NE Flanders Street permitting an event that is unique
for the time. The Retirement Home was dedicated on December 2, 1945.
December 5,
3:00 pm - The Oregon Baptist Retirement Home Twentieth Anniversary
Celebration. The mortgage on the Home was burned. Following the
ceremonies an old fashioned Scandinavian Smorgasbord was served.
December 9,
6;45 am - Men's Prayer and Breakfast was held at Temple.
December 25,
6:30 - 7:00 am - The Christmas Morning radio broadcast over radio station KWJJ.
December 26,
7:00 pm - Annual Christmas Concert. This year's concert featured the
Temple Choir, the Temple Heirs, and the Junior Choir. The Junior Choir was
directed my Mrs. Evans (Marilyn) Nelson. The Temple Choir and the Temple Heirs
was directed by Pastor Bud Malmsten. Mrs. Onis Watson tied the musical
numbers with readings from the Scriptures.
December 28,
Tuesday, 6:30 pm - Merriweds Christmas Dinner at the home of the Doug
Kraxbergers.
December 31, New
Years Eve a slide show was presented before the Watch night Service called
"Temple: 1965, A Year in Review."
Mr. and Mrs.
Henning (Josie) Johnson were custodians.
Missions week
included Dr. Paul Finlay of Bethel College, Rev. Wesley Lindblom of the Columbia
Conference, Rev. Francis Sorley of Japan, Miss Arlene Coleman of Ethiopia, Miss
Margorie Malm of Ethiopia, Rev. Irwin Bjelland of the Philippines, Bill and
Grace Anderson of Ethiopia, Miss Grace Swanson of Assam. Miss Betty Person, of
Assam and Rev. Gerald Osbrom, of the Philippines.
Young men in the
military include: Bob Davis in Germany, Mark Hagey in Kentucky, Gary Huff in
Texas, Mike Herdner in Alaska, Ron Wright in Texas, and Ric Bailey in
California.
Len Johnson, Greg
Anderson and Klaus Siemienic are all attending Bethel, the most ever from
Temple.
Mr. Dale Peretti was chairman of the Christian Education
Board and Mr. Bert Johnson was Sunday School Superintendent.
Thanks to Dr.
Ceilous Williams for taking care of physicals for those who wished to go to camp
this summer.
Mrs. Albin
Rydman expressed her appreciation to the many friends of Temple for the lovely
party given in her honor. For the many cards, gifts and kind words, she
was sincerely grateful.
The Sunday
School Office was remodeled by the Trustee Board and the Christian Education
Board.
Temple's softball Team won 1st place in their division of the "Booster Cup Tournament."
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Emil Ekblad -
January 22 ~ Emil was born on March 13, 1886 and joined Temple fellowship on
June 22, 1919.
Mrs. Ellen Holmgren - March 12 ~ Born in Sweden on August 11, 1863. Joined Temple
fellowship on November 6, 1914.
Mrs. Bertha Maria Larson - March 18 ~ Bertha was born in Sweden the same year Temple was
organized, August 30, 1884. She joined Temple fellowship on February 12, 1928.
Mrs. Dora Emerson - April 9 ~ Dora was born on May 19, 1875 and joined Temple
fellowship on May 5, 1929.
Mrs. Martha Peterson - May 25 ~ Martha joined Temple fellowship on November 26,
1925.
Mr. Harry Lee Campbell - September 15 ~ Mr. Campbell was born on April 5, 1980's
joined Temple fellowship on
March 8, 1955. He was the grandfather to Jack Campbell Jr.
Mrs. Signe Tienken - October 8 ~ Mrs. Tienken joined Temple fellowship on May 1,
1949.
Mrs. Robert (Signe) Johnson - December 5 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship
on October 21, 1951.
Mr. Walter Ranes - December 25 ~ Mr. Ranes joined Temple fellowship on October
4, 1956.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no
other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:12 NIV
1966
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 1,
New Years Day!!
January 4,
Tuesday, 7:30 pm ~ A Prayer Meeting was held at the home of the Bert Johnson's.
January 5,
Wednesday, 10:30 am ~ A Prayer Meeting was held at the Church Parsonage,
2810 NE 24th.
January 6,
Thursday, 12:00-1:00 pm ~ A Men's Prayer Luncheon. Those won attended
bought lunch at Manning's Cafeteria and brought it to the Lloyd Center
Auditorium.
7:30 pm ~ A Prayer meeting was held at the home of the Ray Greens.
January 7,
Friday, 7:30 pm ~ A Prayer Meeting was held at the home of the Stanley
Christiansen's.
January 18,
Tuesday, 7:30 pm ~ All Church Work Night. The church pews were cleaned
thoroughly in preparation for a refinishing job.
January 23,
Missions Week Services
Sunday 5:30 pm, Dr. Paul Finlay - Bethel College
7:00 pm, Rev. Wesley Lindblom Columbia Conference
Wednesday 7:15 pm, Rev. Francis Sorley - Japan
Thursday 7:30 pm, Miss Arlene Coleman - Ethiopia (Women Only)
Friday 7:30pm, World Missions Night:
All eight Missionaries who were in our area shared in the great service.
Each told of one "Trophy of Grace" from his/her experience during
his/her last term on the field.
Saturday 6:00 pm, Brotherhood Missions
Dinner. Special music by a "Gay Nineties Quartet," and by Roy
LeTourneau. Humor and fun was had by all. Colored movies of the Good
Shepherd School and a Message by Rev. Gil Anderson - Ethiopia.
Sunday 11:00 am, Pastor David
Danielson on Missions
7:00 pm, Rev. Gil Anderson - Ethiopia
"If you would follow Jesus Christ, you must follow
Him to the ends of the earth; for that is where He is going!"
January 30,
Sunday, Morning Meditation ~ "The missionary enterprise is not the church's
after thought. It is the church's forethought. It is not secondary
and optional; it is primary and vital." God had an only Son....and He
was a Missionary."
February 13,
During this week Pastor Bud presented his fiancé, Pat, with a beautiful
diamond. He flew to New York State, where she teaches school, on his way
to Founders week.
March 3, Mrs.
Maria (Gideon) Sjolander passed away and was laid to rest March 8th in
California. She was the wife of a former pastor of our church and
sister-in-law to member, Mr. Nathan Sjolander.
March 5, Mr.
Adolph Johnson passed away this morning. He was born in 1893 and joined
the Temple fellowship in 1925.
March 5 or
12, The Young people went to Mr. Hood for an outing.
March, 16 -
18, Thursday through Saturday ~ Annual CYF Beach Trip for Temple Young People
was held this year at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, near
Clover Dale on the Oregon Coast. The speaker was Pastor Endel Meiusi of
Calvary Baptist.
March 25,
Friday,6:30 pm ~ The Lower Columbia Women's Spring Banquet was held at the
Village Inn, in St. Helens, Oregon. The Speaker was Mr. Roy LeTourneau.
April 3, Palm
Sunday ~ The Temple Hour, 7:00 pm ~ Tonight we enjoyed musical specials by the
Danielson family and the Temple Choir. The Pastor's message was titled,
"And Now Abideth Faith."
April 4,
Monday, 7:00 pm ~ Area Brotherhood Volleyball Night at our Game Room.
7:00 pm - Mcloughlin Heights vs. Bethel
7;45 PM - Warren vs. Calvary
8:30 pm - Temple men scheduled to be at church for the devotional with
Captain Ed Stelle of the Portland police.
9:00 pm - Temple team (captained by Mr. Doug Krazberger) played Glisan St.
Baptist's team.
April 8, 7:30
pm, Good Friday Service ~ The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the focal point of
all human history, for it was there that God showed man real love.
April 10,
Easter Sunday
April 17, Mr.
Marvin Westerlund passed away today. He is survived by a sister, Maydora (Westerlund)
Johnson and a brother Edward.
April 25,
Monday, 7:00 pm ~ Brotherhood Volleyball Night. First game: Young People
vs. Gospel Crusaders.
8:00 pm Devotional time with Rev. Ted Peterson of Clatskanie, new missionary
appointee for Argentina.
Second Game: Merriweds vs. Temple Builders.
May 1, Total
church membership - 389.
May 6, Friday
6:30 pm ~ Temple's Annual Meeting and Church Dinner was held at church.
The meeting and dinner was held in the lower auditorium. The Ladies of the
church prepared the dinner in the downstairs kitchen.
May 7, 1:00
pm ~ The Mother Daughter Luncheon was held at the Home Plate Restaurant,
SE 49th at Hawthorne. Ladies are asked to design a hat based on a
"house cleaning" theme.
May 8,
Sunday, Mothers' Day ~ "No greater love than a mother's love ever existed
except in the heart of God."
May 9, :30 pm
~ Temple's Softball Team played Lents EUB at Lents Park # 2 on SE 96th and
Schiller.
May 15,
Sunday ~ The message in the Morning Sermon was entitled, "The Power of a
Holy Life," presented by Rev. Howard Olson, pastor of the Northwest
Baptist Church in Bellingham, Washington.
May 19,
Thursday, 6:30 pm ~ Temples Softball Team played Central Bible Church at Rose
City #2.
7:15 pm ~ The Temple Bible Class was in charge of the service at the Union
Gospel Mission.
May 21,
Saturday, 6:00 pm ~ Father and Son Banquet. Endel
Meiusi spoke and shared experiences behind the Iron
Curtain. A special film was also shown named,
"Outbound."
May 26,
Thursday, 6:30 pm Temple's Softball team played WesTac at Rose City #2 ball
diamond.
May 28,
Saturday, 1:00 pm ~ Junior High Picnic at Mt. Tabor Park, went swimming at Jantzen
Beach Pool following.
May 30, All
Day Columbia CYF Workday at Lake Retreat.
June 4-5,
Merriweds Beach Trip.
June 7, 6:30
pm ~ Our church softball team played Glisan Street Baptist
at Peninsula Park
#2, north Albina at Portland Boulevard.
June 12,
Children's day
June 14,
Tuesday, 8:00 pm ~ Temple's softball team played Wes Tac at Buckman Field.
June 19,
Father's Day
June, Bethel Baptist Seminary in Stockholm Celebrated 100 years.
Our former Pastor, Rev.
Gustaf Liljeroth was a graduate.
July 3,
Sunday ~ The morning sermon was presented by Rev. Walfred Johnson entitled,
"When Christ Prayed."
July 5,
Tuesday, 6:30 ~ Softball vs. Northeast Assembly at Irving diamond # 2, NE
Freemont and 11th.
July 9,
Saturday 7:45 pm ~ Youth for Christ at Benson High School Auditorium. The
film, "A Man Called Peter" was
shown.
July 31,
Sunday ~ The morning Sermon was brought by Rev. Leonard Hillstrom
August 5, Our
Church Softball Team won their Division Championship by beating the Glisan
Street Baptist team, 9-0 at Farragut Stadium.
August 7,
Sunday ~ This Afternoon the Merriweds Class and children were invited to a
Potluck Picnic Lunch at the Evans Nelson's cabin on Blue Lake.
7:00 pm, The Temple Hour: Vocal and Instrumental Specials and an inspiring
message from the Word of God.
9:00 pm, A Singspiration was held at the McLoughlin Heights Baptist Church on
Mill Plain Blvd., in Vancouver, Washington.
August 11,
Thursday, 6:45 am ~ Men's Prayer and breakfast.
6:30 am, Mission Circle "Christmas in August." Pot Luck Supper at the
Stanley Christiansen home. Mrs. Roy LeTourneau brought the message.
August 21,
Saturday ~ Senior High Camp began at Lake Retreat.
September
2-5, Young Family camp at Lake Retreat.
September 11,
Sunday ~ The Morning Sermon was presented by Dr. Harold L Proppe entitled
"Servant or Lord ". Dr. Proppe, was Pastor Emeritus of First
Baptist Church of Hollywood, California. He served as Pastor there for
34 years.
September 18,
Sunday ~ The Morning Sermon was presented by Mr. Dean Brown. Dean
and his wife Mary Jean Brown presented a musical presentation during the
morning service
September 26,
Carl and Axel Anderson began their 63rd year at Temple.
October 2,
Sunday 5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour began for another year. Rev. Duane Dunham
of Western Seminary Lead the adults of some "Fresh Approaches to Bible
Study."
6;20 pm, Refreshments were served in the Fireside Room.
October 8,
Men and Boys Golf Breakfast.
October 14,
Mrs. Patey, mother of Mrs. Viola Miller Silks, passed away. She was
ninety-five years old.
October 22,
Saturday ~ The Merriweds class held a Progressive Dinner.
October 28,
7:00 pm, Friday ~ The Temple Builders class Halloween Party was held at the home
of Ken and Lois Anderson. It was a complete masquerade situation with a
prize for the best costume.
November 2,
Wednesday ~ Rev. Don Rood showed pictures of missionary work in Viet Nam
at the midweek service.
November 4,
Mrs. Hedvig Friberg was called home by her Lord . She became a member of
Temple in 1942.
November 11,
Thursday, 7:30 pm - Veterans Day ~ The Temple Builders Sunday School Class had a
roller Skating Party at the Oaks Roller Rink. Refreshments was held after
at the ho of the Don Strandbergs.
November 17,
Mrs. Jennie Lindquist ~ She was called home that Thursday morning after a long
and fruitful life serving Christ.
November 17,
Thursday 6:30 pm ~ The Gospel Crusaders Class had their Annual Smörgàsbord in
the Fireside Room.
November 27,
Sunday, 5:30 pm ~ Family Hour: Dr. Levi Lovegren continued to share from his
experiences behind the Bamboo Curtain in Communist Chinese prisons. This is one
segment in a series that Dr. Lovegren presented at Temple.
6:40 pm ~ The Sunday Evening Orchestra met to warm up and prepare for their presentation
at he evening Service.
December 11,
The Merriweds Sunday Class decorated the church for Christmas.
December 18,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ The Sunday School presented their Christmas Program.
December 22,
Thursday am ~ Arthur
B. Carlson died.
December 24,
Saturday ~ No midnight Christmas service was held this year.
December 25,
Sunday ~ 6:35 am, Broadcast on radio station KPDQ both 1330 AM and 98.5 FM.
9:45 am, Sunday School Film, "O Holy Night."
11:00 am, Morning Worship Service, Pastor Dave Danielson gave the message
entitled, "Annual Christmas Message."
7:00 pm, Temple Choir Concert (Cantata)
December 29,
The Merriweds Sunday School class held their Christmas social at the church.
December 31,
New Years Eve Watchnight Services:
10:00 pm - "Temple 1966" ~ Colored Slides were shown in the church sanctuary.
10:45 pm - Social Hour
11:15 pm - Candlelight Communion Service.
Bud Malmsten was
the Assistant Pastor.
The Christmas Choir
appeared in new choir robes.
Exterior of the
church building was painted.
A special
thank you to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor and to Mr. Bob Farrell for the use of
their two Volkswagen Busses to bring our young people to and from camp at Lake
Retreat.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Gideon (Maria) Sjolander - March 3 ~ She was Pastor Gideon
Sjolander's wife.
Mr. Adolph Johnson - March 5
~ Adolph joined Temple fellowship on November 26, 1925.
Mr.
Marvin W. Westerlund - April 17 ~ No other information is recorded about Mr.
Westerlund.
Mrs. Nathan
(Ardis
Margaret Gisselberg) Sjolander - May 5 ~ Ardis was born on March 8, 1905 and
joined Temple fellowship along with her mom and dad on March 1, 1927.
Mrs. Meta Holstrom - June 27 ~ Meta joined Temple fellowship on October 4, 1964.
Miss Margo Bergstrom - July 24 ~ Margo was the daughter of La Vern and Gwen
Bergstrom. She was born on August 4, 1942 and joined Temple fellowship on
February 3, 1952.
Mr. William Geyer - October 10 ~ Mr. Geyer and Louisa Grace Geyer both joined
Temple fellowship on March 6, 1949.
Mrs. Patey - October 14 in the evening. ~ She was the mother of Mrs. Viola Silks.
Mrs. Hedwig Friberg - November 4 ~ Mrs. Friberg joined Temple fellowship on May
24, 1942.
Mrs. Jennie Lindquist - November 17 ~ Jennie joined Temple fellowship on June 5,
1963.
Mrs. John B. (Nanny) Johnson - November 18 ~ Mrs. Johnson was born on October
30, 1893 and joined Temple fellowship on March 7, 1937.
Mr. Arthur B. Carlson - December 22 ~ A.B. Carlson was born in the 1890's in
Minnesota and the owner of Carlson
Printing Company who did most of the printing for the church especially
bulletins. He was 77 years old. He joined Temple fellowship in
1924. They had two daughters - Helen R. and Henritta L. and one son, James
E.. He was married to Victoria C. (Lindholm) Carlson.
"'Thomas said to Him," "Lord, we don't know where
you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus answered, "I
am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me. If you really know me, you would know my Father, as
well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
John 14:5-6 NIV
1967
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
Bud Malmsten
was the director of the Temple Choir. (Assistant Pastor)
January
1, Sunday ~ Following the Temple Hour a Special New Year's Fireside was
held. Beginning with bowling at Interstate Lanes. Then the young
people (High School and College) went to Steve Nelson's home for some games,
films, and a New Year's devotional brought from Pastor Bud, and
refreshments.
January 1,
"Mother and I, and all other members of our family, wish to express our
heartfelt appreciation to the many Temple friends who have extended so many
kindnesses to us during the illness and homegoing of our husband and father,
Authur B. Carlson, ( Who died on December 22, 1966). Dad very much
appreciated the visit of the Merriwed class and their children when they caroled
for us on December 17th." Helen R. Carlson
January 15,
Sunday ~ The morning sermon was presented by Rev. Herman Tegenfeldt, Missionary
from Burma.
5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour: Rev Everson Pent spoke to the Adults;
Missionary Clem Walbert spent time with the High School Group for a give and
take discussion on" What Every High Schooler Should Know About
Missions!"
6:20 pm ~ Refreshments were served in the Fireside Room.
6:40 pm ~ Pre-Service Prayer Meetings were held for Men, Women, and Youth.
7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour; Songtime with the Sunday Evening Orchestra.... Male
Chorus and other men's music....A Missionary Challenge by Rev. Clement Walbert
of Japan.
January 15-22, World Missions Week brought 4 missionaries
to Temple: Rev. Herman Tegenfeldt - Ragoon, Burma, Rev. Clem Walbert -
Japan, Rev. David Sperry - Ethiopia, Rev. Nils Friberg - Brazil. The
Rev. Cliff Gustafson represented the Columbia Conference.
January 16,
Monday 10:00 am ~ Lower Columbia Pastors and Missionaries meet.
7:30 pm ~ Rev David Sperry of Ethiopia was featured in our Mission Week
service. Rev. Sperry was among our first representatives to the African
Nation.
January 17,
Tuesday 7:30 ~ Rev. Nils Friberg of Brazil brought the challenge at this
service. He is a native of Oregon.
January 18,
Wednesday 7:15 pm ~ All Church Night: Regular meetings of Boy's Christian
Service Brigade and Girls GMG (Girls Missionary Guild). Pastor Bud
Malmsten lead the adult Bible study and showed slides from his trip to South
America.
January 20,
Friday ~ The High School Christian youth Fellowship were urged to attend their
school Basketball game, and come to church afterward for some fellowship and
refreshments.
January 22,
Sunday ~ Rev. Milton Holmquist, Missionary from the Philippines presented the
Morning Message.
5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour: Dr. Stanley Ellison spoke to the Adult
Session; Rev. Clifford Gustafson of Lake Retreat spent time with the High
Schoolers.
7:00 pm ~ The Evening Service: Song time with the Orchestra... The Johnson
sisters; (Lois, Judy, Debbie) Trio.... the Anderson Brothers (Gregg, Darrell)
Instrumental Duet.. Message was presented by Rev. Clifford Gustafson of the
Columbia Conference.
January 22
(Week Of) ~ Mrs. Hilda Carlson of the Retirement home went home to be with the
Lord this week after living in the Retirement Home for twenty years.
January 28,
Saturday, 7:30 ~ The Merriweds met at church to play volleyball and hold their
annual election.
January 29,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ The Portland Christian High School Choir presented a Concert
at the Temple Hour.
February 5,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ Mr. Dan Christiansen presented the message for this evening entitled
" The Christian in a changing World." Hymn No. 106 "Joy
in Serving Jesus" led by Mr. Wayne Anderson. Unison Scripture
Reading - I Timothy 4:10-16 led by Mr. Jim Christiansen.
February 5,
7:00 pm ~ Mr. Dan Christiansen brought the message, "The Christian in a
Changing World."
February 11,
Saturday ~ The Annual Valentine Banquet was held at the Anchorage Restaurant, at
the foot of Marion street. Rev.
Endel Meiusi of Calvary Baptist Church shared his life story.
February 26,
Sunday ~ The morning sermon was presented by Mr. Reuben Ronne.
February 26,
Sunday The Temple Hour 7:00 pm ~ Song time with Roy
LeTourneau, Sunday Evening Orchestra, Special musical selections boy Mr. and
Mrs. Jack DeHart and Lois Johnson. Evening Speaker, Mr. Reuben Ronne
March 4,
Saturday, 6:00 pm ~ The Lower Columbia Area Brotherhood Banquet was held at
Temple. Dr. Don Chittick was the speaker.
March 5,
Sunday, 5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour -- Dr. Stanley Ellison of Western Baptist
Seminary continued his series on the Parables of Christ in the adult session.
March 7,
Tuesday, 7:30 pm ~ Boys Brigade Basketball played St. Johns Baptist at Hinson
Baptist Gymnasium.
March 16 thru
18th, Thursday - Saturday Annual CYF Beach Trip to Camp
Magruder on the Oregon coast. Rev. Ed Perry of Clatskanie was the main
speaker.
March 19 ~
Palm Sunday-Hosanna!
March 19,
5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour: Adults-Dr. Melvillle Chatfield of Western
Seminary; High School- A special test will be given designed to help you know
yourself better; don't miss this most interesting experiment.
March 26 ~
Easter Sunday
7:00 am - Sunrise Service at the Memorial Coliseum was followed by breakfast at Manning's
Cafeteria in the Lloyd Center.
11:00 am - Easter Morning worship Service.
7:00 pm - The Temple Choir sung the cantata, "The Crucifixion" by Sir
John Stainer.
March 27,
Monday ~ "Sacrifice!" a drama based on the historical and contemporary
reactions to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. was presented at Temple by the
Royal Players from Bethel College.
April 14,
Friday, 8:00 pm ~ The Temple Builders Class met at he home of the Roy
LeTourneaus for a time of fun and fellowship.
April 16,
Sunday ~ The Morning Sermon was presented by Rev. Dwight Kinman. Rev.
Kinman was a chaplain at the Multnomah
County Hospital.
Following the Temple Hour this evening, the Young People were invited of a
fireside at the home of Brenda LeTourneau.
7:00 pm ~ General
William K. Harrison [ret.], Senior delegate of the Korean Armistice
Delegation shared at the Temple hour.
April 21,
7:00 pm ~ The 22nd Anniversary Youth for Christ Banquet was held at the Holiday
Inn.
April 23,
Sunday ~ After the worship service this morning, the Gospel Crusaders served an
Old-Fashioned Pot-Luck Luncheon.
April 27,
Thursday, 7:00 am ~ Men's Prayer and Breakfast.
May,
~Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Al Van Blokland who celebrated their Silver
Wedding Anniversary this month.
May 1, Total
church membership - 410
May 5,
Friday, 6:30 pm ~ Annual Meeting Dinner. After dinner the meeting started
with several important items of business were on the agenda, including election,
amendments, annual reports, and the proposed sale of the parsonage.
May 13,
Saturday, 1:00 pm ~ Mother - Daughter Luncheon at The Chinese Garden Restaurant.
May 14,
Mother's Day, 7:00 pm ~The Temple Hour - Song time with the Sunday Evening
Orchestra.....Mother's Day musical specials: Lois and Lynette Anderson; Maydora,
Lois, Judy, and Debbie Johnson. Pastor Danielson's Message: Today's
Voices."
May 14, ~
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Al Van Blokland who have recently celebrated
their Silver Wedding anniversary.
May 15,
Monday, 6:30 pm ~ Softball Practice at Fernhill Park, NE Ainsworth and 38th.
May 18,
Thursday, 8:00 pm ~ The Gospel Crusaders met at the home o the Vern Bergstroms.
May 19,
Friday ~ The Temple Softball team beat The Mission Alliance Church 14 to 2 at
Normandale #2 Park.
May 20,
Saturday ~ Work day at Lake Retreat.
May 21,
Sunday ~ Following the morning service the Merriweds Class shared together in an
old fashioned pot-luck dinner at the church.
May 23,
Tuesday 6:30 pm ~ Temple had a softball practice game vs. Glisan Street Baptist
Church at Russellville Park.
May 25,
Thursday, 7:00 am ~ Men's Prayer and Breakfast.
Temple's Softball Team played Hinson Baptist at Glenhaven Prak.
May 28,
Sunday, ~ Memorial Day - 7:00 The Temple Hour: Musical Specials by the
Danielsons. Stirring Testimony of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wilkins.
Challenging message by Pastor Danielson: "The Plan of Salvation."
May – At the
annual meeting the church voted to sell the parsonage and apply the proceeds to the building loan for the Youth Center.
May 28—A
reception was held at the Oregon Baptist Retirement home to honor the retirement
of Mr. and Mrs.Walferd Johnson, the homes administrators. Mrs. Linus Johnson stepped in during the summer as Supervisor.
May 31,
Wednesday 7:15 pm ~ All Church Night: Regular meetings of the Battalion,
Stockade, and GMG (Girls Missionary Guild). Pastor Danielson continued his
"Study in Depth: Philippians."
June 2,
Friday ~ Temple's Softball Team played Sacramento Baptist at Buckman Field.
June 4,
Sunday ~ Following the service today the Temple Builders Class shared in an
"Old Fashioned Pot-Luck Dinner at the Evans Nelson Place on Blue Lake.
June7,
Wednesday, 7:15 pm ~ All-Church Night: Regular meetings were held of the
Battalion, Stockade, and GMG. Pastor Danielson continued his "Study
in Depth: Philippians."
June 8,
Thursday, 6:30 pm ~ Temple's softball team played the First Evangelical Team at
Glenhaven Field, near Madison High School.
June 11,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ A Summer Musical was held in the Sanctuary featuring The
Temple Choir, vocal and instrumental specials, Message by Pastor
Danielson. Following the service the young people are invited to a very
special Fireside at the home of Vicki Loy. All other Templeites were
invited to remain at church for a Fireside honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ivar Nordquist,
who was leaving for southern California.
June 12,
Monday, 7:00 pm ~ The Church Board meetings were held.
June 12, to
and including the 16th ~ Daily Vacation Bible School. Includes children
from age 4 through grade 8 (during the past school year) were invited to share
in a week of fun and spiritual food.
June 14,
Wednesday, 7:30 pm ~ Midweek Prayer and Bible Study with Pastor Danielson
leading.
June 15,
Thursday, 7:00 am ~ Men's prayer and breakfast.
June 18,
Sunday, 11:000 am ~The Morning Message was brought by Rev. George Chalmers,
Missionary from the Philippines. Following the Morning Service Temple
members and friends are invited to share in an "Old-Fashioned Pot-Luck
Dinner"" in the Church yard. This was our final opportunity to
fellowship with the Chalmers before they return to their field of service in the
Philippines.
Note in the June 18th Bulletin: "Sincere thanks to Mr. Bill Nestlen
and his crew for the lovely portable Volley-ball Standards which he designed and
built."
June 20,
Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:00 pm ~ The Oregon Baptist Retirement Home presented
"Songs at Evening Time" on radio KPDQ.
June 21,
Wednesday, 7:30 pm ~ Midweek Prayer and Bible Study with Pastor Bud leading the
study of the Word.
June 22,
Thursday, 7:00 am ~ Men's Prayer and Breakfast.
June 24,
Saturday, 7:30 pm The Merriweds Class Swimming Party held at the home of the
Dave Meiers.
June 25,
Sunday 11:00 ~ The Morning Message was presented by Rev. Henry Smuland.
Following the Morning Service the Gospel Crusaders held a class picnic at Mt.
Tabor Park.
July 2,
Sunday ~ This was Promotion Sunday for the Junior, Junior High and High School
Departments. We met together in the Sanctuary for the Opening
Session.
110:00 am the Morning Message was brought by Dr. Harold Proppe entitled,
"The Crisis in Christianity." Dr. Proppe is Pastor Emeritus of
First Baptist, Hollywood, California.
July 3,
Monday, 6:30 ~ CYF met at church to attend the YFC Americana Pageant at
Alpenrose, Dairy.
July 1-8,
Junior Boys - Grade entering 4 and 5 at Lake Retreat.
July 7, 8:00
pm ~ Softball game at Buckman Field
July 8,
Saturday, 11:30 am ~ Annual Sunday School Picnic was held at Blue Lake
Park. Lunch was served potluck.
July 9, 6:30
pm ~ Temple's Softball Team played Sacramento Baptist at Buckman Field.
July 8-15,
Junior High Girls ~ Grade entering 6 and 7.
July 13,
Thursday, 7:00 pm ~ Men's Prayer and Breakfast. The men met in the choir
room for prayer, then went to a local restaurant for breakfast.
July 14,
Friday, 7:30 pm ~ High School CYF "Initiation Party" at the home of
John and Jim Wright. Attendance was "required" for all High
School Freshmen; suggested for all others.
July 15,
Saturday ~ Merriweds Beach Trip at Cape
Lookout State Park.
July 15 - 22
~ Boy's Brigade Camp, Stockade, was held at Canyon View Camp Silverton, Oregon
July 15-22,
Writers and Christian Education - Adults.
July 18,
Tuesday 7:30 pm ~ A musical presentation featuring The Teen Challenge Choir was
presented at Temple, They were a most unusual and outstanding choir, featuring
the 21 voices of converted drug addicts and delinquents blended together in exquisite
harmony. Each one was a living miracle of God's infinite Grace.
Where once they carried switchblades and "Drilled" dirty needles into
their collapsed veins, they sang from changed hearts. Their theme
song was, "The Power of Jesus Can Break Every Chain!"
July 19.
Wednesday 7:30 pm ~ Midweek Prayer and Bible Study.
July 21,
Friday 7:00 pm ~ The High School CYF was invited to the Blue Lake home of Steve
and Sharon Nelson for an informal time of Christian fellowship.
July 22,
Saturday ~ Junior Girls Camp began at Lake Retreat
Boys Brigade Camp - Battalion, began at Canyon View Camp, Silverton, Oregon.
The High School CYF had a car wash in the Church Parking Lot for the
unbelievable price of one dollar.
July 24,
Monday 6:30 ~ Softball vs. Northeast Assembly.
July 23,
Sunday, 7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour ~ This was a musical evening with the Danielson's.
They played several instruments and sung in various combinations. Pastor
Danielson's message was titled: "Within The Heart, A Melody."
July 24, 7:00
pm ~ Pastor, Mrs. Danielson and Elaine had a part in the Youth For Christ
Monday Evening Summer Musicale held at Mt. Tabor Park.
July 27,
Thursday, 6:30 pm ~ Temple's softball team played the team from Hinson Memorial
Baptist Church at the Grant Pard Diamond # 1.
July 22-29 ~ Junior Girls
Camp at Lake Retreat - Grade entering grades 4 and 5.
July
29-August 5 ~ Boys Camp 1 was held at Lake Retreat for boys entering grades 6
and 7.
July 30 ~
Thank You, Mr. Bob Farrell for providing the ice cream for this summer's Sunday
School picnic.
July 30 ~
Remember to pray for the camps at Lake Retreat. The junior high boys
#1camp well beheld this week. We want to thank Dr. Celious Williams who
has again this year given the camp physicals to the campers from Temple.
August 5-12,
Family Camp I - All Ages.
August 12-19,
Junior High II - Grade Entering 8 and 9.
August 13 ~
Our former member, Mrs. Victor Larson, passed away during the past week in San
Jose, California.
August 13 ~ A
former member. Mrs. Victor Lillian Larson passed away during the past week in
San Jose, California.
August 13 ~
Mr. and Mrs. Elman R. Johnson request the honour of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Martha Jean, to Mr. Michael Charles Herdener on
Saturday, August 19, at 4:00 in the afternoon at Temple Baptist
Church.
August
19-26, Senior High - Grade Entering 10, 11, 12.
August 19,
4:00 pm ~ Wedding of Martha Jean Johnson to Michael Charles Herdener at Church.
August 20 ~ A
celebration to honour Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Strandberg on their fiftieth Wedding
Anniversary, was held in Milwaukie, Oregon on the third of September from two to
seven o'clock.
August 20, ~ Note directed to Members of Temple Baptist Church: We wish to thank you
most sincerely for the kind recognition last Sunday for Mr. Danielson's (Hokvin)
90th Birthday. It was such a surprise so unexpected, so very lovely.
God bless you all, and thanks to each and every one. Sincerely, Hokvin and
Ruth Danielson
August 20,
Sunday ~ Following the Evening Service the Young Adult Group is invited to share
in a Cruising Singspiration down the Willamette River on the "Good Ship
Lollipop."
August 24,
Thursday, 1:30 pm ~ Deaconesses will meet at the home of the Stanley
Christiansen's.
August 26 to
September 2, ~ Family Camp II begins - at Lake Retreat All Ages.
August 27,
Mr. Jim Spickelmier was recently united in marriage to Miss Carole Lindquist,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Lundquist. The ceremony was held in the Twin
Cities.
September
2-4, College - High School Grads. A Lake Retreat "Week End Away" was
planned for the Young Adults of the Columbia Conference this weekend.
September 4 ~
Labor Day
September
8-10, Friday thru Sunday ~ Annual Brotherhood Retreat at Lake Retreat
Camp. Dr. Harry McCormick Lintz spoke.
September
15-17, Friday - Sunday ~ Annual Ladies House Party at Lake Retreat.
September 17,
Sunday ~ Rev. John Grant gave the morning message.
September 17
~ Congratulations to Mr. Tom Moultrie who passed the Oregon State Bar
Examination this past week.
September 22,
Friday, 8:00 pm ~ The Gospel crusaders met at the home of the Mandy Strandbergs.
September 24,
~ Mr.
and Mrs. Reuben Ronne and Karry Sue were welcomed to the Oregon Baptist
Retirement home as administrators.
October
22, 10:50 pm ~ Sunday, Rev. Darrel Bellville brought the
message Rev. and Mrs., Darrel Bellville on the Sylvan Way Baptist
Church do Bremerton Today was fellowship Day in our Sunday School.
It will feature an old fashioned Pot-luck dinner. Be sure to stay for
church' then remain to enjoy the old fashioned home town fellowship.
Everyone is invited to share in the Old Fashioned Pot Luck Dinner sponsored by
the Sunday School in the lower auditorium.
5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour with secessions for all age groups, Primary through
Adults.
6:20 pm ~ Refreshments served in the Fireside Room.
6:40 pm ~ Pre-service Prayer Meetings: Men, Women, Youth.
Sunday Evening Orchestra tune-up and warm-up.
7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour Closing Prophetic Message by Rev. Darrel
Bellville - "Nearing the End"
October 25,
Wednesday, 8:30 pm ~ The Temple Choir will rehearse with Mrs. Ken Anderson in
charge.
October 26,
Thursday, 8:00 pm ~ The Gospel Crusaders Class will meet at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Green.
October 27,
Friday, 7:30 pm ~ the Merriweds Class held its Halloween Costume Party at the
Church.
7:45 pm ~ The Temple Bible Class met at the home of mr. and Mrs. Helmer
Bjelland.
October 28,
Saturday 7:00 pm ~ High School CYF Halloween Party featuring a "Polaroid
Scavenger Hunt" and they wound up at Darryl Anderson's home.
October 30,
Monday, 7:30 pm ~ The Temple Builders held a masquerade party at the Ken Andersons
home.
November 17,
Friday, 6:30 pm ~ Annual Brotherhood "Deerburger Feed". George
Johnson, Earl Johnson, and Dave Carlson were in charge.
November 19,
Sunday ~ Harold W. Malmsten presented the morning message entitled, "A time
to Give Thanks."
5:30 pm ~ The Family Hour: The Adult session will feature a special
Thanksgiving Service was planned by Mrs. Ceilous Williams.
Greg Slay's group was in charge of the High School CYF meeting.
6:20 pm ~ Refreshments was served in the Fireside Room.
6:40 pm ~ Pre-service Prayer Meetings: Men, Women, Youth. Sunday Evening
Orchestra tune-up and warm-up.
7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour
Song time with the Sunday Evening Orchestra,
Musical Specials,
Intervarsity Presentation by Tom Kirkpatrick, Challenging Missionary Film,
"Urbana "64'"
November 22,
Wednesday, 7:30 pm ~ Annual Thanksgiving/Missionary Service. The Temple
Choir sang and the speaker was Dr. David Rupert, Missionary doctor from
Ethiopia. Following the service the Merriwed class served refreshments.
November 23,
Thursday ~ is a day set aside in our country by act of Congress and by
Presidential Proclamation, as a day of Thanksgiving, Christians among all
Americans should make good use of this time so provided.
November 30,
Thursday ~ Gospel Crusaders Smorgasbord.
December 4th,
Monday, 7:30 pm ~ Men's Basket ball practice in the gym.
December 8,
Friday - 7:30 pm ~ The Gospel Crusaders class decorated the church for
Christmas.
December 9,
Saturday ~ C'n'C "Crazy Supper."
December 10,
Sunday ~ Temple Choir Christmas Concert.
December 12,
Tuesday ~ Temple Choir Caroling at County Hospital;
December 15,
Friday, 7:30 ~ The Gospel Crusaders Class decorated the church for Christmas.
December 16,
Saturday 6:30 pm ~ Merriweds Buffet Supper at the Evans Nelsons.
December 24th, Sunday 10:50 am ~ The Morning Message was presented by Pastor Harold
W. Malmsten, entitled - "WHY."
1:00 pm ~ Birthday Smorgasbord in honor of Mrs. Milton.
7:00 pm ~ Sunday Christmas Program.
11:00 pm ~ Christmas Eve (Watch Night) Service - Carol singing led by Pastor Bud.
Christmas Musical Specials and Readings by the Danielsons and the Malmstens
.
Mrs. Dale Peretti at the Organ, Brief Christmas Message by Rev. H. Wyman
Malmsten of Minneapolis.
December 27,
Wednesday, 7:30 pm ~ Midweek Prayer and Bible Study with Pastor Bud in charge.
December 28,
Thursday ~ Annual CYF Christmas Smorgasbord.
December 31,
Sunday ~ New Years' Eve Services. 11:00 am ~ The morning message was
presented by Rev. H. Wyman Malmsten, Sr.
9:30 pm ~ "Temple, 1967 a pictorial review.
10:30 pm ~ Fellowship and refreshments downstairs.
11:15 pm ~ Candlelight Communion Watchnight Service.
Sometime in
December ~ Pastor David Danielson severely broke his leg and would be laid up
for some time. Pastor Dave expressed this message, "I will appreciate your continuing prayers during
these days. May God richly bless you all."
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Hilda Carlson - January 22
Mrs.
Victor (Lillian) Larson - Sometime during the week of August 6.
Mr. Axel Anderson - September 19
~ Axel was born in Sweden on March 18, 1885 and joined Temple fellowship
on September 26, 1904. He was the grandfather of Viola Christiansen,
Evelyn Lott and Margaret Larson.
Mr. Arnold A.M. Spengler - December 31 ~ Mr. Spengler joined Temple fellowship
20, 1961.
"Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and
dearly loved, clothe by ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances
you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect
unity."
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
1968
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
Bud Malmsten
continued as Assistant Pastor.
January 1,
Monday 12:30 am ~ Young People's New Year's Eve Party: Bowling at Timber
Lanes. Games, films, refreshments, and Devotions of the home of Mike
and Linda Bergstrom.
January 3,
Wednesday, 8:30 pm ~ The Temple Choir began rehearsing for 1968.
January 4,
Thursday, 7:00 am ~ Men's Prayer Meeting followed by breakfast a a nearby
restaurant.
January 7,
7:30 pm ~ Youth For Christ at the Benson High School Auditorium.
January 14, ~
Mrs. Arnold Spengler wrote to acknowledge with grateful appreciation your
comforting expressions of sympathy in the passing away of her husband, Arnold
Spengler on December 31, 1967.
January 14, ~
As a Family, we would like to extend to our dear friens in Temple our sincere
appreciation for the many expressions of love and sympathy during the time of
our beloved husband and father's illness and Home going. Dagmar Walthinsen,
Per and Kathy, Terje, and Ragnar. Oscar Walthinsen passed away on January
1, 1968. He was born in 1901 and joined Temple fellowship on December
1955.
January 14,
We welcome to the Temple Pulpit today Dr. Paul Petticord, He serves the
Lord as president of Western Evangelical Seminary here in Portland.
February 4, ~
Dear Friends, My wife and I would like to thank you very much for the
wonderful box of candy and the beautiful Christmas cards received. There
are many rewards for being among Christian friends and having their
fellowship. One of my rewards is being always remembered by the wonderful
congregation at temple. From the bottom of our hearts my wife and I thank
you for your prayers and faithful friendship. Your friends, S. Sgt Robert
Davis.
February 4,
Dear Temple Friends: It was indeed a pleasure for Mrs. Malmsten, Fran, and
me to be in Portland over the holidays. To be with our son Bud, and all
you wonderful people a Portland thrilled our hearts. Thanks so much for
the liberal check sent with your greeting. We appreciate this so very
much, and yet we want you to know we were happy to be in the service of the
Lord. I hope by this time that Pastor Dave is back in the harness and all
is well. Thank you so much again for you kindness and love.
Sincerely Yours, H. Wyman Malmsten.
February 7,
Wednesday, 7:30 pm ~ The Bethel College Women's Choir will presented a sacred
concert in our church.
February 11,
Sunday ~ Friends at Temple were sadden to learn of the Home going of the wife
our former pastor, Rev. Ellis El Eklof at Minneapolis on January 30th. Her
name was Myrtle.
February 11,
~ Mr. George Nelson celebrated his eightieth birthday today.
February 12,
13 ~ Monday and
Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 o'clock, Bev
Shea, Ted Smith, and Cliff
Barrows presented a sacred concert at the Oriental
Theater.
February 16, 6:30
pm Friday ~ Annual Temple Valentine Banquet will be held at the Anchorage
Restaurant at the foot of SE Marion St.
February
19-23 ~ Founder's Week at Bethel
College/Seminary.
February 23,
Friday ~ Youth for Christ was held at Benson
High Auditorium.
March 24,
Sunday ~ A special thank you to me. Paul Strandberg and Pastor Bud Malmsten, who
have provided the leadership for the CYF Rally.
March 31,
Sunday ~ More than 900 in Sunday School last week! Can we do it
again? Maybe not, but it never hurts to try.
April 7,
Sunday ~ In Accordance With United States' President Johnson's Request, let us
all pray for our nation in this time of crisis. Events of the past week
have made us even more aware of the need for total dependence upon God for
wisdom and guidance. (Martin
Luther King was shot and at the Lorraine
Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.)
April 7, 7:00
pm The temple Hour ~ Song time with the Sunday Evening Orchestra tonight we will
have a very special treat. Marcy
and Little Marcy will be with us. Through the ministry of
ventriloquism, Marcy reaches right into the hearts of children of all ages.
April 14, Our
special thanks to Norm Ryberg, Morrie Brask, and Henning Johnson for the
installation of the new public address system in the lower auditorium. It
is now possible to 'pipe' the sound from the sanctuary to the lower auditorium.
April 14, ~
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Norvald (Freda Slay) who were married
Thursday in Vancouver. Washington.
April 28, ~
The Flowers today are in loving memory of Mrs. Anna Landerholm, placed by her
daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hartman, of Oakland, California. Mrs. Landerholm,
sister in law of early day pastor, (Our First Senior) Pastor Rev. Nicolas
Hayland, became a member in 1887, and died in Oakland in 1966 at the age of 97.
April 28,
Dear Christian Friends: It was a joy and delight to use your lovely
buildings for our Sunday School and Training Union Convention. We wish to
extend a special "thank You" to Mr. and Mrs. Henning Johnson, your
custodians; they were so helpful. May the Blessings of our Lord be upon
you in His service. Sincerely, Jack H. Stuart (Southern Baptist
Convention)
May 11.
Saturday, 1:00 pm ~ Mother and Daughter Luncheon.
May 12, 9:45
am ~ Monday through Friday, "Call to Prayer" on KPTV, channel
12, in preparation for the coming Graham Crusade.
May 17,
Friday 7:30 pm ~ The
Billy Graham Crusade begins at the Memorial
Coliseum.
May 26, ~ One
week ago Greg Slay lay in a deep coma, his life hanging by such a slim thread
that his doctors could only hope to prolong it for a few hours. During
this week God has heard our prayers, and we have been privileged to see a
genuine miracle take place. Today he is responding very well to the
treatment of the doctors and nurses. Let us continue to pray that God will
strengthen our faith and teach us His lessons in all this.
May 26,
~ Dr. Billy Graham concludes his Portland Crusade today. We have
sensed the blessing of God on his ministry. Let us continue to hold the
entire team before the Lord in our prayers.
June 10-14,
Vacation Bible School was held during this week and was well attended.
July 1, ~ We
extend our Deepest Sympathy to the Family and loved ones of Miss Jennie
Anderson, who went home on July first and was laid to rest on July fifth.
July 3,
Harold "Bud" Malmsten was ordained.
July 4,
Thursday ~ Independence Day! Let us thank God for our Nation, and let us
pray for our Nation's future!
July 4, Mrs.
Ida Erickson passed away. She was the widow of Rev. J. Alfred Erickson who
pastored our church from 1924 to 1932 during which period our present church
building was erected. Mrs. Erickson was a gifted singer and served for a
period of time as out choir director. Pastor Erickson died just 30
years earlier on July 1, 1938. Ida passed away
in Oakland California.
July 7,
We welcome to the Temple Pulpit this morning, Dr.
W. Robert Cook, Dean of Student Affairs and Professor of Biblical Theology
at Western Conservative Baptist
Theological Seminary.
July 8--Annual
Sunday School Picnic was held at Blue Lake.
July 11, ~
Pastor and Mrs. Danielson request the honour of the presence of the members and
friends of Temple at the marriage of their daughter, Elaine Deloris, to Mr.
Terje Walthinsen, on Friday, July nineteenth at eight o'clock in the evening at
the Temple Baptist Church.
July 28, ~ To
the Temple Baptist Church; "I never thought people could be so kind,
With the loss or our baby boy and my injuries, it has helped so much to know
people are praying or us. I can't begin to thank all of the people for the
flowers, cards, etc. We hope to see you all in church as soon as I am
discharged." Diane Wilcox and Family.
July 28, ~
Dear Temple Friends: "It is a delight to announce that Assistant Pastor
Harold W. (Bud) Malmsten, Jr., will meet with an ordination council this
Tuesday afternoon (July 30) at 7:30 pm. The council recommends, but the
local church ordains. Therefore, we encourage all of our people to attend
this very important and significant function or our church. Sincerely,
Pastor David G. Danielson.
July 28, ~
Temple extends a warm welcome to the members of Pastor Bud's family (parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Malmsten and sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn
Arensen) who are in Portland to share in his ordination service on Tuesday of
this week. Pastor Bud will be meeting with the Ordination Council (called
by Temple) this week. They met on Tuesday July 30 to Examine Pastor Bud
Malmsten's qualifications for the ministry.
August 7,
Wednesday ~ "The Evangelaires," a gospel team from Bethel will be with
us.
August 14,
Wednesday ~ Mr. Redd Harper (Mr.
Texas, himself) will be here in person.
August 25, ~
The Annual Brotherhood Retreat will be held September 6-8 at Lake Retreat.
August 25, ~
Miss Marjorie Malm is in her third term in Ethiopia. She is superintendent
of the mission school in Bekoji
where over 200 students are enrolled in grades one through five. A
particular challenge is reaching the large number of Moslem students enrolled in
the school.
August 25, ~
The High School Camp is now in session at Lake Retreat. Pastor Bud is
serving as a counselor and more that a dozen of our young people are
attending, Pray for them.
August 30 to
September 2, Friday to Monday ~ Young Family Camp at Lake Retreat. Pastor
Danielson is the Camp Pastor for the weekend.
September 1,
~ Thanks to all of you for the lovely flowers. You should see our home,
filled with beautiful flowers and golden anniversary cards, reminging us of all
the many friens weh have known through the year. Memories linger, and we
thank the Lord for each of you. With Christian love, Rev. David M. and
Esther Anderson.
September 1,
~ The Temple Hour 7:00 pm. Song time with Pastor Bud, Musical Specials by
John Grant of England, Testimonies from Camp, The evening message by Evangelist
John Grant. Following the service the Young People are invited to a
special 'Lake Retreat Echoes' Fireside at the Blue Lake Place of Steve an Sharon
Nelson.
September 22
~ "Thank you, Temple Friends, for all you kind expressions of sympathy in
the passing away of my dear mother, Mrs. Tillie Johnson." Sincerely
in Christ; Eileen Johnson.
September 26,
Thursday 7:00 pm ~ Lower Columbia Women's Rally at Temple. Mrs. George
Johnson will speak. The meeting included a birthday celebration for Mrs. Dorothy
Johnson.
Summer--Miss Sharon
Smith went to Ethiopia as a BGC missionary nurse.
Fall, A new
class of Young Marriweds was organized with Dr. Ceilous Williams as the
teacher. New teachers were also added to the church teaching staff. Hershael Loy taught the College Class, Mrs. Ron (Barbara) Carver, Don Gordh and
Winn Goddard are now with the Junior Department. There were also changes in
the High School Department. Paul Strandberg now conducts the first half of
the class time and then the class is divided into 4 groups for a discussion
time.
October 6,
was "Promotion Rally Day."
November 10,
11:00 am ~ Pastor Dave gave the morning message entitled, "Shallow
ground."
7:00 pm ~ The Temple Hour Song time with the Sunday Evening Orchestra,
Testimony by Mr. Seth Young, Superintendent of Enoch
Manufacturing Co. of Portland. Vocal Solos with Mr. Young.
Trumpet Solo by Darryl Anderson, The Evening Message with Pastor Danielson
entitled; "The Emotion Which Causes Erosion."
November 16,
Saturday 6:00 pm ~ The Harvesters Sunday School Class held a Progressive
Dinner.
November 17,
We have received a note for the family of Rev. Merritt Kline who passed away
suddenly early this month. Mrs. Kline is recuperating at home in
Vancouver, Washington
November 20,
Wednesday 7:15 pm ~ All Church Night: Regular meetings of GMG, Battalion,
Stockade, Action Groups, and he Adult Bible Study and Prayer Time.
November 24, Sunday
~ We welcome to the Temple Pulpit today, Dr.Nate Olson, President of Cascade
College here in Portland.
December 1, ~
New officers of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home were elected recently,
namely" President, Cliff Beeler: Vice President Dave Carlson; Secretary,
Helen Tjernlund; Treasurer, Earl Johnson.
December 7,
Saturday 6:30 pm ~ Brotherhood Burger Feed.
December 9,
Mrs. Julia Hayland Lundgren died. She was born in Portland in 1889 when
her father Rev. Nickolas Hayland was pastor of our church. Mrs. Lundgren
and her husband Richard were members of Temple in 1911-12 while Cherry Grove was
in the process of
being organized. While with us Richard served as our choir director.
December 15,
Sunday ~ There is a giant Christmas card in foyer for your use in sending
greeting to Temple friends. The Mission Board urges you to use it and use
the postage money saved for a special Christmas gift to missions.
December 22,
The children's Christmas program ws held during the Sunday School time.
December 22,
"A Pageant for Christmas" directed by Mrs. Ken (Lois) Anderson was
presented in the evening.
The church adopted a housing allowance for the Senior
Pastor as the Church Parsonage was sold.
Mr.& Mrs. Gary
Davis
(Kathy) went to Spain as missionaries under Greater Europe Mission.
Mr. Bert Johnson
was the Sunday School Superintendent.
51 young people
from Temple attended Lake Retreat Bible Camps, Dr. Ceilous Williams scheduled
two busy evenings for camp physicals.
Mrs. Onis Watson
was Superintendent of the Junior High Department.
Sunday School attendance averaged 240 this year.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Oscar Wathinsen - January 1 ~ Oscar was born on October
7, 1901 and joined Temple fellowship on December 29, 1955.
Mrs. Ida Erickson - July 4
Mrs. Edna Scott - June 2
Mrs. Jennie G. Anderson - September 1 ~ Jennie was born on May 3, 1886 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 9, 1956.
Mrs. Emil (Tillie) Johnson - September 15 ~ Tillie was born on April 3, 1885 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 20, 1933.
Mrs. Julia Hagland Lundgren - December 9
Mr. Lanier Brugh Sr. - December - 27 ~ Mr. Brugh, along with his wife Ruby
joined Temple fellowship on September 7, 1945. Lanier Brugh was the owner of Brugh
Trucking Company.and pioneered the company in 1937.
"Faith is a mind set that expects God to act. When we act on this expectation,
we can overcome our fears."
Anonymous
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace
loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and
sincere."
James 3:17 NIV
1969
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 1,
Temple has reached the mark of 85 years since it was organized in 1884.
January 10, A
light refreshments were enjoyed during a fellowship hour after the Historical
program on this Friday evening. Rev. Gordon H. Anderson, Executive Secretary
of the Home Mission Department of the Baptist General Conference was the much
appreciated guest speaker and at both church services on the following Sunday.
January 19, ~
Miss Sharon Smith arrived in Ethiopia as a missionary nurse just last
August. After several months serving at the Door of Life Hospital in
Ambo, she is now in fulltime language study in Addis Ababa. She
became of us during her time in Portland; Let us continue to remember her in our
prayers.
January 26,
Sunday - 2 to 4:30 pm, ~ Mr. and Mrs. Travis H. Alexander, their son and
daughters had a celebration in the Fireside Room of Temple. It was the
Alexander's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
February, The
Annual Valentine Banquet was held in the church dining room with honors going to
Evelyn Smith as sweetheart of the year.
February 9,
Rev. and Mrs. H. Wyman Malmsten announced the engagement of their daughter
Frances Helen to Thomas C. Maynard son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maynard. Congratulations!
February 23,
Sunday ~ The morning sermon was presented by Mr.
Oscar Fitzhenry of Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Fitzhenry was
Division Manager of the Financial Service Corporation of America of
Charleston. He had a very distinguished military service record as an Air
Corp pilot and before retiring as Lt. Colonel, his last assignment was
Assistant to Wing commander of the Titan
II Missile Wing. He was Chairman of the Charleston CBMC and we
welcomed him to the pulpit today.
February 23,
Mr. and Mrs. (Norma) Gilbert Clark announced the engagement of their daughter
Heather to Mr. Greg Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. (Lois) Ken Anderson.
Wedding plans to take place in August. Congratulations!
March 2, ~
This Sunday marked the beginning of the 10th year of Pastor and Mr. Danielson's
ministry at Temple!
March 2, ~
The lovely silver communion service setting has been provided for out sanctuary
by D. and Mrs. (Gerda) F G Salstrom in honor of their daughters, Mrs. Patricia
Lindberg and Mrs. Shirley Motz.
March 2, ~
Mrs. Lanier (Ruby) Brugh wanted to express appreciation to all of you who have
shown compassion in so many ways at the passing of Lanier Sr on December 27,
1968. The prayers, flowers, messages, visits and remembrances of every
kind have warmed our hearts. The thoughtfulness of all of you have been a
great comfort to our family, even as our own faith has sustained us and
continues to so so. Thank you all, Mrs. Lanier Brugh and Family.
March 7,
Friday ~ Mrs. Ida Lindblom passed away early this Friday morning. She was
known by many Templites, including many children who will remember her
faithfulness as a worker in the Children's Church. The funeral was held
Monday March 10 at 11:30 am at Ross
Hollywood Chapel.
March 16,
Mrs. Christina Gundlach wishes to thank all who have been so helpful during the illness
of he sister, Miss Anna Dahm. Christina is sincerely grateful for all the
expressions of sympathy she has received since he sisters home going.
March 23, The
Dahlgrens and Rydmans families wish to thank the Temple friends for the memorial
gifts, cards and flowers given at the home going of Mrs. Ida Lindblom.
March 30, ~
The whole world was saddened at the news Friday (3-28), of the passing away of
one its truly great men; General of the Armies, Dwight
D. Eisenhower. It is as though all mankind has lost a trusted
friend. General Eisenhower's favorite hymn was "God
of Our Fathers," which we sang in our worship service this morning.
April 6, 7:00
am ~ Easter Sunrise Service at the Memorial Coliseum.
April 6, 9:45
am ~ Sunday Bible School Easter Program was presented by the children's
departments. Regular SS classes did not meet today. The
congregation met in the sanctuary for the program and the closing thoughts by
our Pastor.
April 20,
Rev. David M. Anderson died in Eugene, Oregon. From 1945 to 1950 he served
as Superintendent of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home closely affiliated with
our church. He taught an Adult Bible Class and served for a time as our
church secretary.
April 26, A
special fireside and farewell party for the Henning Johnson's was held. They
served loyally and given of themselves so much as church custodians keeping the
building so beautiful and attractive.
May 4, Sunday
10:50 am ~ Time of quiet meditation in the Sanctuary - The prelude is a
veil dropped between everyday life and the sanctuary. In crossing the
threshold, the music should separate the world without from that within.
Let us cease out conversation and use this time for quiet meditation and prayer.
May 4,
Mr. and Mrs. (Maydora) Bert Johnson request the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Lois, to Mr. Roger Johnson, and of their daughter,
Judy, to Mr. Klaus Siemieniec, in a double ceremony, Friday the sixteenth of May
at eight o'clock in the evening at Temple Baptist Church.
May 4, Sunday
10:50 am ~ Time of quiet meditation in the Sanctuary - The prelude is a
veil dropped between everyday life and the sanctuary. In crossing the
threshold, the music should separate the world without from that within.
Let us cease out conversation and use this time for quiet meditation and prayer.
May 18,
Sunday ~ Congratulations to two of our young men who are today graduation from
college; Mr. Dan Christiansen from Willamette
University in Salem, and Mr. Steve Johnson from Linfield
College in McMinnville. May God bless you both!
May 18,
Sunday ~ The Board of Trustees of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home cordially
invite you to attend a reception honoring the home's Superintendent, Mr. Reuben
Ronne, and his family. The Ronnes will conclude their service at the home
on June first. A short program will be followed by a time of fellowship
and refreshments.
May 25,
Sunday morning Sermon was presented by the Rev. David J. Strand; "How
Great Is God?"
May 25,
Sunday ~ Pastor and Mrs. Danielson were in Lake Stevens, Washington, today as a
part of the Columbia Conference pulpit exchange which brings to us Rev. David
Strand O Edmonds.
June 29,
Sunday ~ The Morning Sermon was presented by Rev. Dwight Kinman, Chaplain, Oregon
State Hospitals.
June,
The young folks, under the direction of our pastor took an active part in "Encounter
with Reality" at the Coliseum during the rose Festival Week. This
was a real challenge as they had opportunities to give their testimonies and
share Christ with others.
June 8, A
reception welcoming Rev. and Mrs. Palmer Peterson, as new administrators at the
Oregon Baptist Retirement Home, was held at the home.
June 15,
Following the spring musicale given by the choir, the Commissioning Service for
the Gary Davis family, who are missionaries in Spain, was held.
June 16 -
25, Daily Vacation Bible School was held. Pastor Malmsten was
director of the school. The closing program was well attended.
June 22,
Sunday ~ We welcome to the Temple Pulpit today, Rev. Eric Coombs, the
superintendent of the Baptist Manor, a sister retirement home to our own Oregon
Baptist Retirement Home. Let us pray together that God will use the
services today to speak to each of us.
July 6,
Sunday ~ The Morning Sermon was presented by Pastor Harold (Bud) Malmsten,
titled "Appointment With GOD."
July 20, The
Reverend and Mrs. Harold Wyman Malmsten request the honor of your presence at
the marriage of their daughter Frances Helen, to Mr. Thomas Clyde Maynard on
Tuesday, the fifth of August, Nineteen Hundred sixty-nine at eight o'clock in
the evening, Bethlehem
Baptist church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
August 3,
Special Concert, at Temple, this afternoon at 3:00 pm. Robert
Hale, Bass-Baritone and Dean
Wilder, Tenor. [From a previous concert- Long Beach Independent Press
Telegram] "One of the most warmly received concerts in Long beach
church history. They thrilled an audience of 650 at the First Christian
Church in a concert termed the finest of its kind ever heard here."
September 7,
~ Mr. Dwayne Guisinger sustained a serious injury in a diving accident at Lake
Retreat. Two vertebrae in his neck were broken and his is at Providence
Hospital in Portland. Pray for his complete recovery.
September
26, Annual Home Coming Banquet. It was an enjoyable evening with a
good turnout.
September 28,
On this Sunday evening, at a surprise fireside we honored Pastor ("Bud")
Malmsten on his sixth anniversary in our church. Pastor Bud's talent in
the areas of music and youth which our church has enjoyed. A gift was
presented to Pastor Bud, but the warm testimonies given by young folks
expressing their love and appreciation of his untiring efforts impressed us all.
October 5, ~
Dr. Robert Cook presented the morning and evening message today.
October 12, ~
Br. Harold Proppe presented the morning and evening message today. He is
Pastor Emeritus of the First
Baptist Church of Hollywood, California.
October 21, Mr. and Mrs.
Mandy (Hildur) Strandberg celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. See a
picture or drawing of the church that was presented to them.
October 26,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ostrom were honored on their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
fireside after the evening service.
October 26, ~
Next Sunday at 3:00 pm. The members of the Warren
Baptist Church request the honor of you presence at the Dedication Service
of their new House of Worship, Hwy 30 near Church Road, Warren, Oregon.
November 2, ~
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Ward request the honour of you presence at the marriage
of their daughter, Delores April, to Mr. Steven George Johnson on Saturday,
November 15, 1969, at 4:00 pm in the Temple Baptist Church.
November
26, A real milestone was this year at out Thanksgiving service.
Following the service the burning of the mortgage gave us a reason to be
thankful and give praise to God.
December 7, ~
The beautiful red Communion Table Cover has been provided by Mr. and Mrs. Mandy
Strandberg. We are grateful for this lovely addition to our sanctuary.
December 14,
Sunday ~ 7:00pm The Temple Choir presented "Thy Light is come" by John
Wilson
Director Harold W. Malmsten
Organist Mrs. (June) Dale Peretti
Soloists
Soprano: Mrs. (Lois) Ken Anderson; Alto:
Mrs. Evans (Marilyn) Mrs.. Tom (Fran)
Maynard Mrs. Ken (Ruth) McCarthy
Tenor: Mr. Wayne Anderson
Bass: Mr. Steve Nelson
Christmas Thought " The Heavenly Host" Pastor David G.
Danielson
Okerson Lodge construction was started at
Lake
Retreat.
Olga
Moore was recording secretary.
The new Stadium Freeway (405) passes through what was the basement area of the
location of church at NW 15th and Hoyt Street--just as it starts to climb
out of the "subway" to become an elevated roadway over the railroad
tracks to connect with the Fremont Bridge , which is presently under
construction.
by Harley Hallgren
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Myrtle Stapleton - February 11 ~ Mrs. Stapleton was
born on September 24, 1876 and joined Temple fellowship on February 4, 1951.
Mrs. Ida Lindblom - March 7 ~ She was born on July 8, 1889. She was sister
to Henry Dahlgren.
Rev. David M. Anderson - April 20
Mrs.
John (Brita Olson) Carlson - May 10 ~ Brita was born on July 10, _______ and
joined Temple fellowship on December 1, 1914.
Mrs. Albin (Minnie) Rydman - July 18 ~ Minnie was born in Sweden on August 7,
1885. She was 84. Married to Albin Rydman for 51 years. Was a
member of Temple for 66 years, joined Temple fellowship on December 26, 1903.
Mr. Lee W. Johnson - August 24 ~ Mr. Lee Johnson was born on October 27, 1886
and joined Temple fellowship on April 2, 1907.
"The day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will
disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth
and everything in it will be laid bare."
2 Peter 3:10 NIV
1970
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January ~ Mr.
George Semingson was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior.
February 3, ~
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. George Semingson who was
called Home today after a lingering illness, within a week after her husband
George was called Home..
March
22-29, Dr. Virgil Olson held special meetings at Temple during Holy week.
March
22, The Youth Choir from San Diego had charge of the morning service.
April 19,
Following the evening service a surprise fireside was held by our Young folks
honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strandberg. A special invitation was extended
to all to honor this much loved and well-deserving couple. The Araynae
Singers are four students from Bethel College who have discovered that Jesus
Christ is the answer to the challenges of the 1970's. In their unique way
they are reaching out to this bewildered generation with that Answer.
May 1,
Total church membership 459
May, The
church bid farewell to our beloved custodians, Mr. and Mrs. Henning
Johnson. They resigned and moved to Colorado due to Josie's failing
health. Josie passed away on August 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Goddard
filled in while the church located a new custodian.
July, Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Strand accepted the position of church janitor.
August 16, ~
We were Saddened this week to receive word that Mrs. Henning Johnson has passed
away Wednesday August 12, in the afternoon. the Johnson's endeared
themselves to us during their seven years ministry as our Church
Custodians. We extend our deepest sympathy to Henning and the children and
grand-children.
October 9, ~
The Araynea Singers from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota will be with us
for Sunday School and Morning Worship.
October 14,
7:15 pm ~ Rusty Nails was featured in a combined GMG/Brigade Evening.
October 23,
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bergstrom requested the honor of your presence at a wedding
reception in honor of their daughter, Linda, and her husband, Mr. Theodore
Wolcheck, Friday at eight o'clock in the evening at the Temple Baptist Church of
Portland, Oregon.
October 25,
Pastor Danielson has suffered an injury to his right hand which as resulted in
the loss of the index finger.
November 2, ~
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson wished a heart-filled thanks to all who remembered them
on their Golden Wedding Anniversary with cards, flowers and gifts. God
bless you all.
November 8,
The 25th Anniversary of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home was observed with
Rev. John Bergeson bring the message.
November 22,
3:00 pm ~ Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the Warren
Baptist Church.
December 6,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johansen celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with and
"Open House."
December 6,
6:30 pm ~ The Temple Choir presented its Annual Christmas Concert, a musical,
"Sing We Now of Christmas!"
Guest
speakers at Temple for 1969 & 70 include: Rev. David Strand, Rev. Eric
Coombs, Dr. Lloyd Russell, Rev. Clifford Gustafson, Dr. Robert Cook, Dr. Harold
Proppe, Rev. Sten Lindgerg, Dr. H.H. Hanners, Evangelist John Grand and Dr.
Virgil Olson.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Nathan Sjolander - January 17 ~ Born in Sweden November 6,
1889, came to Portland in 1917. Joined Temple fellowship on April 7,
1918. Was a Brick Mason. He constructed
the fire place in the Fireside room at Temple plus the brick work on both sides
of the entryway to Church.
Mr. Stanton H. Smuland - January 17 ~ Mr. Smuland joined Temple fellowship on
March 7, 1965.
Mr. George Semingson
January 27 ~ Mr. Semmingson was born on May 7, 1890 and joined Temple fellowship
along with his wife Mildred and daughter Barbara on March 2, 1945. Barbara
later married Mr. Paul Strandberg. Mr. Semingson was 79
years old.
Mrs. George (Mildred) Semingson - February 3 ~ Mildred was born on December 17,
1892 and joined Temple fellowship with her husband George and daughter Barbara
on March 2, 1945. She was 78 years old.
Mrs. Helmer (Lillian Holmsback) Bjelland - March 6 ~ Lillian joined Temple
fellowship on December 10, 1944.
Mrs. Dorothy Hertig - May 19 ~ Mrs. Hertig joined Temple fellowship on December
15, 1963.
Mr. John Ephriam Strandberg - July 24 ~ Ephriam was born in Sweden and came to USA at
age of 7 with his parents. Ephraim joined Temple fellowship on December 5, 1948.
Mrs. Henning (Josie) Johnson - August 12 ~ Henning and Josie at one time were
custodians of the church and lived in the area which is presently the church
office. Josie joined Temple fellowship on January 6, 1963.
"As He went along, He saw a min blind from birth. His disciples asked Him,"
'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born
blind?" "Neither this man nor his parents sinned,
but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him," said
Jesus."'
John 9:1-3 NIV
1971
Rev. David G.
Danielson continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January,
Ninety years ago in January 1881, Rev. Olaus Okerson arrived by steamer from San
Francisco on his way from Minnesota to the Pacific Northwest under appointment
of the American Baptist Home Mission Society as a missionary among the
Scandinavians and others. - by Harley K. Hallgren
Historical Secretary noted in the 1970-71 Annual Report.
January 1,
was the 87th Anniversary of the organization of our church. Marking 87
years of faithful ministry of the preaching of the Gospel of the wonderful grace
of God.
January
20-22, The Missionary Conference was held. The following Missionaries were
here: Miss Bonnie Courtion, Rev. Irwin Bjelland, and Rev. Harold Christianson.
January 23,
The World Missions Rally was held at Warren Baptist Church, Warren, Oregon.
February 28,
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Strand were honored with a fireside on their 40th wedding
anniversary.
May 2, Sunday
6:30 pm ~ Mr. John
Peterson, one of America's greatest sacred music composer was our guest at
the Temple Hour. He wrote over 1000 songs, and 35 cantatas.
May, The
Church Brotherhood sent 15 men to Lake Retreat to help with the work on the
Okerson Lodge. Jack Campbell Sr. assisted by Dave Carlson returned a
second week end to finish up the wall board taping.
June,
Vacation Bible School was held under the direction of Mrs. Rodger (Sally) Huff
and Mrs. Ron (Barbara) Carver.
June 6, Mrs. Josie Peterson from Birmingham, Alabama
became the first person of color by become a member of Temple.
June 12,
Saturday ~ Rose Festival
Parade - A beautiful float has been entered by the evangelical Christians of
Portland to be coordinated with a massive Gospel Literature
Distribution.
September 6, Okerson Lodge dedicated at Lake Retreat.
December 19,
The Christmas Program this year was an all-church presentation.
Representatives from the music committee and the Sunday School met with the
pastors to develop one program that would fill the place of both the Sunday
school program and the choir concert. The result was an outstanding
multi-media presentation incorporation staging, slides, narration, and music.
December 31, Pastor
Danielson gave his final sermon as Senior Pastor on New Years Eve.
Fall, The
Caruthers Street building that Temple first used as a church sanctuary was
razed to make room for a gas station. After the church vacated the
structure, it was used as a family residence until this year.
Four of our
young people are in attendance at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota,- the
largest number from our church at any one time: Miss Marilyn Goddard,
Craig Johnson, Miss Sharon Nelson and Jim Wright.
The first student in the history of the school now known as Bethel
University was Rev. Christopher Selene. This is of special interest to
us because the grandfather of Pastor Bud Malmsten and Mr. Silene and one other
Christian lay man were working together in the North woods of Minnesota when Dr.
Edgren's announcement came that he was starting a training school for preachers
in the fall of 1871. Brother Silene told the other man that he felt called
to the Gospel Ministry but that he could not afford to go for training.
After praying together, Bud's grandfather and the third man told Brother Silene
that if he would go to the Seminary they would share their earnings with
him. So Bud's grandfather was used of God to help provide the first
student, and so the Seminary and our Christian Educational program go
started. by Harley Hallgren
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Walter Salstrom - January 5 ~ Mr. Salstrom joined Temple
fellowship on January 27, 1946. He was a retired trucking line
owner and was 85 years of age when he died. He was a brother to Dr. Fritz
Salstrom who had a dentist office on NE 42nd and Fremont.
Mr. Carl Larson - January 31 ~ Born November 24,
1888 in Varmland, Sweden. He was a cabinet maker and draftsman and reached
the age of 82 years. He
joined Temple fellowship on February 10, 1957.
Mrs. Christina Gundlach ~ Mrs. Gundlach joined Temple on October 1, 1924.
Mr. Cal Hagey - May 1 ~ Cal joined Temple fellowship on February 4, 1917.
Mr. John B. Johnson - October 21 ~ Mr. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on March
7, 1937.
Mrs. Anna Larson - November 12 ~ Mrs. Larson was born on June 30, 1889 and
joined Temple fellowship on May 1, 1949.
Mr. Ernie N. Johnson - November 26 ~ Mr. Johnson was born on March 12, 1890 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 3, 1916.
Mr. Henry Dahlgren - December 14 ~ Mr. Dahlgren was the head usher for
many years.
Mrs. William Mattson - December 21
"In contrast to happiness stands joy. Running deeper and stronger, joy is
the quiet, confident assurance of God's love and work in our lives; that He will
be there no matter what! Happiness depends on happenings, but joy depends
on Christ."
Anonymous
"Rejoice in
the Lord always, I will say again Rejoice."
Philippians 4:4 NIV
1972
January
1, Today marks the 88th Anniversary of the organization of Temple Baptist Church
with 16 charter members.
January 15,
On this day marked the closing of 12 years of ministry of Pastor Dave and Mrs.
Danielson when on March 1st 1960 began their fruitful ministry amongst us,
longer than any other Senior Pastor except Dr. Linus Johnson. Membership
total was 328 when Pastor Danielson came and 439 at the close of his ministry at
Temple.
Under Pastor
Danielson's leadership additional faculties were added to the church building,
providing four new Sunday School class rooms, a modern two bedroom apartment for
the custodian and a gymnasium, much used by the youth of the church - also a
parking lot in the place of the old residence on the corner of NE 7th and
Wasco.
January 16, Stanley Christiansen
passed away.
February 6, ~
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Obinger request the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth to Mr. Mark Roy Johnson, on Friday
the eighteenth of February, at eight o'clock in the evening a Temple.
February 13, Pastor Eric Lindholm
began as Interim Pastor.
February 27,
~ "We would like to express our sincere thanks to our Temple fiends for
their expressions of sympathy, the beautiful flowers, cards and calls and most
of all for the prayers during Rodney's illness and home-gong." The family
of Rodney Brugh. Rodney died on February 15.
April 1,
Total Membership = 434
May 14, ~
Flowers have been placed in our sanctuary today in the honor of Mrs. Ellen
Milton by her daughter's family, the Merrill Morgans.
May 21 ~
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Green (June Brask) on the arrival of
Daniel Allen who was born on May 14th.
May 21 ~ Mrs. Ernest Duren passed away this Sunday afternnon.
July 15,
Temple held their annual Sunday School and Church picnic at Blue
Lake Park. An outdoor baptismal service was held when nine candidates
were immersed in Blue Lake by Rev. Harold Malmsten. as part of the picnic
program.
August 20, Pastor Wiens and family will arrive in Portland Sept. 5th. They
will move into their new home at 2411 NE Thompson and be ready to begin pastoral
duties on September 11. A welcome reception was planned for Sunday,
September 17 at 3:00 pm. Pray for a safe journey and God's blessing on
their ministry at Temple.
September 17,
Rev. Richard Wiens of Mora, Minnesota, who along with Mrs. Wiens and sons, Scott
and Tim, were officially welcomed at a reception be Senior Pastor at Temple.
September 17,
~ Our sympathy is extended to the Sievers family on the loss of their husband
and father also to Miss Clarice Burnett on the loss of her grandfather, Mr. Roy
McDougal, on Thursday and the loss of her father, Mr. Golden Burnett on Friday.
September 24,
~ "In honour of the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. LC
Hersgard their family requests the pleasure of your company at a reception on
Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3:00 pm at Warren Baptist Church, Warren, Oregon."
September 24,
~ Next Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 pm in the fireside room a 90th birthday
celebration will be held in Mrs. Mary Danielson's honor.
October 8, ~
"Temple Members and Friends are invited to an open house in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Lenus Peterson on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. It will be held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Loy, 2615 SW Scenic Drive on Sunday, October
15th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
"To the
members of Temple Baptist Church, Deaconesses, Evergreen and Temple Bible
classes: We wish to say, thank you and God Bless you for the cards, money
an lovely party you honored our mother, Mrs. Mary Danielson, with on her 90th
Birthday. She is so grateful for the many friends the Lord has blessed he
with these many years." Sincerely, the family of Mrs. Mary Danielson.
Miss Joy
Stanfield was added to the Church Staff as full-time office secretary.
This year has
seen increased activity on the part of our youth under the guidance and
leadership of Pastor Bud and the establishment of a Friday night Coffee House
called "The Catacombs". in the basement of the Church. Various Christian
singing and instrumental groups have participated. Outsiders have been attracted
and souls have been saved.
Through our Bible study and prayer sessions some individuals have become
leaders in Christian activities at Oregon State University and elsewhere
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Hakvin Danielson - January 13 ~ He was born on August
16, 1877 and joined Temple fellowship on June 3, 1921. He was the father
of Esther Pearson and grandfather to Bill, Lila, and John Pearson. He was
94 years of age.
Mrs.
Eric Lindquist - January 14
Mr. Stanley Christiansen - January 16
~ He was born on November 29, 1916 and joined Temple fellowship on December 5,
1943.
Mr. Rodney Brugh - February 15 ~ Rodney was a dear friend. He was born on
August 12, 1937 and joined Temple fellowship on March 26, 1948.
Mr. Melville Grimberg - March 18 ~ Mr, Grimberg along with his wife, Helen, son
Daniel, and daughter Carolyn joined Temple fellowship on January 14, 1970.
Mrs. Emily (Neil) Dickson - December 2, 1987 ~ She was born on December 2, 1887
and joined Temple fellowship on March 7, 1911.
Mrs. Ernest (Claudia) Druen - May 21 ~ She was born on May 28, 1887 and
joined Temple fellowship on April 16, 1922.
Mr. Carl Ostrom - May 3 ~ Born on April 26, 1894 and joined Temple fellowship on
March 1, 1908. He was a member of
Barbers Local #75.
Mrs. Emil (Anna) Peterson
Mr. Fred H. Sievers, Sr. -September 12 ~ Mr. Sievers joined Temple fellowship on
November 30, 1966.
"He was in the world, and though the world was made by Him, the world did not
recognize Him. He came to that which was His own, but His own did not
receive Him. Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believe in His name,
He gave he right to be children of God-------."
John 1:10-12 NIV
1973
Dick Weins
continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 14,
Following the Temple Hour, there will be a business meeting to vote on the
calling of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gallatin as bus pastor of our church.
February 11,
~ Mr. Anna Peterson, member of Temple for nearly 66 years, went to be with the
Lord on Thursday, February 8. She was born in Sweden in 1884, and came to
this country at the age of 18. She and her late husband, Emil, were active
members, filling many offices in the church. The funeral service will be
Tuesday, February 20, ant 10:00 am at S J Rose and Sons.
February 11,
Sunday ~ Our opening hymn today is the earliest known Christian hymn, written by
Clement of
Alexandria (Egypt) around the year 200 AD. "Shepherd
of Eager Youth"
February
11, ~ The King's Envoys Quartet will be with us this evening sharing in our
service.
February 25,
~ The Palermo Brothers - The Apostles of Cheer will be with us tonight.
They have traveled to 45 different countries, having just returned from
Cambodia.
March 18, Mr.
James Gallatin from Rush City, Minnesota along with his family was welcomed as
the Minister of Evangelism at a reception following the Temple Hour.
March, James
Gallatin formally begins Temple's Bus Ministry.
April 8, ~
The church staff is planning to publish a weekly newsletter called Temple
Tidings that will be mailed to your home every week. This will
eliminate many of the announcements in the bulletin each week.
April 22,
Easter Sunday ~ Joan, Tori and Sandy Bidgood, were baptized this Easter morning
at Temple
May, Annual
Meeting; New Constitution was adopted, One Board of Deacons in charge of
all activities of the church, Voted to remodel building at a cost of $200,000.
June 24, Sunday ~ We welcome to out pulpit today, Dr. Melville Chatfield of
Western Conservative Baptist Seminary.
June 27, Pastor
and Mrs. Lindholm celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
June 10-12, Bus
Conference, attracted participants from about 100 churches.
June, Bob Lott was
special Summer Youth Director
July 1, ~ Congratulations
to Dr. Evans Nelson on being selected as Vice Moderator for the 1974 Baptist
General Conference in Seattle.
July 22, ~ Our sympathy to the family of Carrie Staubus who went to be with the
lord on July 18.
August 26, ~
Our sympathy and prayers go to the family of Rev. David Danielson during their
time of sadness on the passing of his father, Mr. Ephraim R. Danielson.
August 26, ~
Welcome Home Gary Davis Family. The Davis's are missionaries to Spain home
on furlough after 4 years on the field.
September, Bob Lott
leaves for Bethel Seminary
September 2,
~ Being Welcomed Today by the Right Hand of Fellowship: Miss Debbie Slay,
Mrs. Gene Norvald, Mrs. Leon Richter, Mrs. Gladys Hall, Mrs. Jackie Banks, Mr.
and Mrs. Dwight Michaels and Mrs. Jayne Maples..
September 9,
~ We express our sympathies here at Temple to the family of Mr. Ben Brown who
passed away Friday Afternoon September 7, after an extended illness.
September 9, ~ Dr. Clarence Bass brought the message this morning. Dr.
Bass is Professor of Theology at Bethel Seminary and is also past Chairman of
our National Mission Board and newly elected by the Conference again to this
position..
September 16,
Pastor Weins' 1st Anniversary as Pastor.
September 16,
Pastor Buds' 10th Anniversary
September 16, Gary Nyquist begins Ministry of
Music
October 7, ~ "Rusty
Nails" will be speaking in our Sunday school and Children's worship
Service..
November 4, Rev.
Alf Engebretsen joins staff as Visitation Pastor to the sick and elderly as well
as many of the visitors who are coning to Temple. Pastor Alf and his
lovely wife, Magnhild are here to serve the Lord in any way that God can use
them.
November 11,
~ We welcome Rev. Joe Ryan and Miss Sharon Smith to our services. Rev.
Ryan is area Director for World Vision in Portland, Miss Smith is a
Missionary Nurse in Ethiopia home of furlough..
December 1,
Christian Service Brigade; took 25 boys and 10 leaders to the Portland
Trailblazer game with the Los Angeles Lakers. The boys earned their
tickets by passing an all-time Temple record of 96 achievements. Portland
Trailblazers won the game.
December 2,
The Bulletin format has been changed so that you might be more informed.
The paper size will be the same only it will be changed to triple page.
December 2,
7:00 pm The Temple Hour presents The King's Envoys in Concert. Directed by
J. Robert Barber, Music to praise, honor and glorify Christ. The King's
Envoys is a choir whose members are active members of area churches who under
the leadership of Bob Barber unite their voices to sing praises and honor that
glorify God.
Extensive remodeling program was undertaken to update the
entire church facility. The completion of this project has resulted in a
beautiful sanctuary and functional classrooms for the church school. See Architects
color presentation of church building with proposed additions and
improvements.
James Gallatin and
Bud Malmsten were serving with Pastor Weins.
May, Annual
Business Meeting: New Constitution adopted, One Board of Deacons in charge of all activities of the church, now known as the
Elder Board. Voted to remodel building at a cost of $200,000.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Anna Peterson - February 8 ~ Anna Peterson joined Temple
fellowship on March 17, 1907.
Mr. Henry Peterson - June 15 ~ Born June 24, 1889 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Died in
Sweden in the city and hospital he was born in, during a visit there. He was 84.
Mrs. Carrie Staubus ~ July 18
Mr. Ben Brown ~ September 7
"Lord,
you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect
faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago."
Isaiah 25:1 NIV
1974
Dick
Weins continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 1, 90
years since the church was organized.
January 28, Mrs.
Velma Rydman, Senior member on Anniversary date, died. She was an member
for 70 years, Sunday School Teacher, and Church organist.
February 9,
Ten members of Temple were registered for a World
Vision Mission Conference.
February, Dr.
and Mrs. Bror
Lundgren have been serving as Interim Pastor while the church
is looking and praying for a successor to Pastor Wiens. In January, Dr.
Lundgren closed his work with the Central Baptist Church of Tacoma after 34
years of fruitful ministry; and in the Providence of God was therefore available
to help us for a time.
March 1, 7:30
pm ~ Combined Missionary Rally - Dr.
Clarence Bass, Professor at Bethel Seminary, was the speaker. He also with
us and spoke on Sunday morning, March 3rd.
March 13, ~
Mrs. Ellen Milton entered the gated of heaven on this day. She was born in
1877 and joined Temple fellowship on October 6, 1907.
March 16, ~ Junior
High Snow Bunny Trip.
March 22, ~ Father and Son banquet was held in the fellowship Hall at
Church. Jack Campbell and Jim Moreschi were in charge of tickets.
March 27, Mrs.
Victor Carlson was honored at the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home on her 80th
birthday.
March 28,
Thursday 7:00 pm ~ The Lower Columbia Women's Spring Rally Banquet was
held at the Kings Table located in St. Johns, 8233 N Syracuse Street.
Reservation should be given to Mrs. Ken McCarthy, Treasurer.
March 31, first
anniversary of the Bus Ministry
427 riders on the buses
823 attendance at Sunday School
April, We celebrated our 90th Anniversary.
At the same time we hosted the 85th annual Meeting of the Columbia Baptist
Conference. Former pastors Ellis E. Eklof, Sr (1956-59), David Danielson (1960-1971 and Eric
Lindholm (1972), were with us and helped Pastor Richard Wiens,
Associate Pastor Bud Malmsten and Pastor Jim Gallatin with celebrating
“90 years of God’s wonderful grace.”
At the banquet at the Coliseum, the 25th
Anniversary of our “daughter church” Bethel in St. Johns was also
celebrated.
Special guests at the
banquet included Mr.& Mrs. Allan Bussey….he is the grandson of the pioneer
missionary, Rev. Olaus Okerson who started our church and other churches of the
Columbia Conference. Also there were Mrs.
Signe Stone Ball, daughter of charter members Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone, Mrs.
Emily Palmblad Magnuson, Mr. Albert Palmblad, daughter and son of charter
members Mr. and Mrs. John Palmblad.
April 14 ~ Easter Sunrise at the Memorial Coliseum, Josh McDowell spoke.
April 14 ~
Congratulations to Eddie Martens and Ruth Patterson Martens. We ask God's
blessings on this young couple as they begin their life together with Him.
April 21 ~ College
Fireside
April 28 ~ High
School Fireside at Julie Nelson's
May 4, ~ Mother
Daughter Luncheon
May 6 to 11 ~
Basic Youth Conflicts
May 12, ~ There
was a workday here at the church on Monday and Tuesday for all ladies who can
come to help We want to give the church a good cleaning before the
conference that begins on Thursday 5/16 evening. Bring your buckets,
brooms, mops, rags, window cleaners, and vacuums. Also plan to spend the
entire day it that is possible. Bring a sack lunch so that we might
fellowship together as work. Evelyn Nestlen was in charge of this project.
May 16-18 ~
Columbia Conference
May 19, ~ We
welcomed to Temple today, Dr. Warren Magnuson. and former pastors, Rev. David
Danielson, Rev. Ellis Eklof and Rev. Eric Lindholm. They took part in the
programs for this Sunday.
May 24 ~ Graduation
Banquet
May 19, 3:30 pm ~ Temple held
its 90th Anniversary Program in the Fellowship Hall in the basement. See
the program
June 2, Dr Earl
Radmacher, president of Western Seminary, spoke at Temple for the morning
and evening services.
June 27, Rev.
Harold Malmsten and Patsy Fosmark were married at Temple. Just before the
wedding Pastor Bud officiated at the marriage of his father, Rev.
H. Wyman Malmsten in Minneapolis. The the father returned the complement
and helped Bud get married in Portland.
July 8 ~ Mrs. Bertha
Gustafson, 83 years old, passed away on this Monday. Mr. Gustafson was
Mrs. Al VanBlokland's and Mrs. Gerald Brown's mother.
July 13, ~ Annual
Sunday School Picnic at Blue Lake Park.
July 28 ~ This is
Gary Nyquist's last evening with us. Gary has been our choir director for
some time He left for Bethel to finish school.
September, Jim Gallatin left us to become pastor of the Evergreen Baptist Church in
Tacoma.
October 20, Pastor
Weins resigned to become pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in St. Paul,
Minnesota.
The Strands, our
custodians, left us and the Henning Johnson' stepped in on a temporary
basis. The new custodians are Mr. and Mrs. Winn Goddard.
The custodians
apartment was officially converted to Sunday School space.
The old part of the
building has been waterproofed and now ready for painting.
The Sunday School
has had a high attendance of 500.
The Deaconess
honored Miss Mable Dahlgren on her 80th birthday.
The church went
through a major remodel. Fisher Wallin and Long were the Architects. The
new stair tower was built. The old "rick-rack" and plaster were removed
above and in back of choir loft and vertical oak was installed plus the
hide-a-way projector screen. The doors in back of the sanctuary were
removed and relocated. A new platform was built to replace the original
one. The foyer went through a major face lift. The small exterior door on the front of the
church on the south end was removed as well as the door just below it that
accessed the lower level of the church. The stairway on the south end of the
foyer that went from the lower auditorium to the balcony was removed. (The
new stair tower would take the place of the stairway as well as the two small
exterior doors.) It was quite a chore saw cutting the 24" concrete of
the basement wall for the new access from the stair tower. The existing ladies
restroom under where the stair way was on the south end of the foyer was
remodeled with additional fixtures installed. A Back Water Valve was
installed in the sewer that serves the lower lever because of a hard rain the
basement of the church would flood. The men's restroom on the
north east corner of the basement was also went through a remodel. Two
steam
heat fan coils were added in the foyer and another in the ceiling of the street level in
the new stair tower. A finned steam pipe was added in the toe kick
in the new library. The steam boiler was also retrofitted with automatic
steam zone valves which were operated by a new control panel in the boiler room
plus the thermostats around the building.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Velma Rydman - January 28 ~ Mrs. Rydman was born on
October 22, 1884 and joined Temple fellowship on March 29, 1903.
Mrs. Ellen M. Milton - March 13 ~ Mrs. Milton was born on December 23, 1887 and
joined Temple fellowship on October 6 1907.
Mrs. Mary Danielson - March 23 ~ Mary was born on September 29, 1882 and joined
Temple fellowship on September 1, 1925.
Mrs. Nora Jacobsen - May 10
Mrs. Nora Davidson ~ May 20
Mr. William Chandler ~ June 26
Mrs. Bertha Gustafson, July 8
Mrs. Agnes Jacobsen of Vancouver. WA
Mr. Hans Amacher, Sr. of Vancouver, WA
Mr. Herman Reisbeck (Carol Althaus' father)
"He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I
strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in
me."
Colossians 1:28, 29 NIV
1975
February 16, Bror Lundgren
arrived as interim pastor with great blessings to the church.
February 27,
The
30th anniversary dinner for the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home.
March 7, The
ground breaking for enlarged facilities of Calvary Baptist Church of Cedar Oak
Park, West Linn, Oregon.
March 25, 27,
31 Corrie Ten Boom spoke at Tempel.
April 25, The
Annual Meeting of the members of Temple was held. The meeting was preceded
by a prepared dinner.
May 28,
Mark
Johnson, Bethel College senior and the Student Body President, was licensed to
preach and went to spend the summer to assist our former pastor, Rev. David
Danielson in Bellingham, Washington.
September
2,--Pastor Fred Prinzing and family arrived at Temple.
October 31,--Pastor
Bud left for Loma Vista Baptist in Spokane, Washington.
November, decision
made to move the churches offices from the rooms behind the sanctuary to the
vacated custodians apartment when renovated.
This year some remarkable
widows went to be with the Lord
Mrs. Velma
Rydman, Sunday School Teacher, Church Organist, and faithful wife of
O. S. Rydman.
Mrs. Ellen Milton, 96 years old, more than 60 years a member of this church, one
of the founders of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Home, faithful in hospitality
and in encouraging many in the Lord's work.
Mrs. Mary Danielson, 91 years of age and a member of this church more than 50
years. Many times hospitalized because of fractures, never really
well, spending her time outfitting hundreds of dolls for children's homes and
memorizing Christmas poems. A few months before her last brief illness,
someone visiting her said, "Mary, it is always so nice to visit you because
you never complain!" She answered, "I don't have anything to
complain about."
The ladies of the church started a
quilting group. Click here to read an account
and view some images.
Read a copy of the Temple
Teleios: A monthly news letter that was published a short time. This
is volume 1 Issue 3.
Hero = An ordinary person facing extraordinary circumstances, acting with
courage, honor, and self-sacrifice.
A Hero doesn't have to make
headlines. A Hero just has to do the right thing, at the right time, for
the right reasons.
by Focus on the Family
In
Memoriam ~ Miss Ruth Price - January 1
Mr. Carl Diebold - February 21
Miss. Helen Tjernlund - April 22 - She was born on June 1, 1895. Helen
joined Temple fellowship on December 1, 1912. She was
organist and choir director at Temple for 25 years.
Anna O. Keller ~ September 22
"I have given they your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of
the world any more that I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take
them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."
John 17:14-15 NIV
1976
Dr. Fred
Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
April 19, Lenus Peterson died.
June 6, Jacob Gordh
died. He was a member of Temple for 64 years. Mr.
Gordh was a carpenter by trade and was instrumental in the construction of our present
church building on NE 7th Avenue.
June 11, Pastor Ed
Mitchell was ordained at Temple.
July 21, Harley
Hallgren died. He was 84 years young and was an active member 66 years.
September 2, Dr. F.
G. Salstrom died at 75. He was a member for nearly 60 years.
September 27, Dr.
Bror Lundgren died. He was 72 years old. He was Interim Pastor at Temple in
1974. He went to the outstretched arms of our Savior in Saratoga Springs,
New York while attending his brother's 45 wedding anniversary.
November 19, first
service at Southwest Hills Baptist Church - Dan Peterson was Pastor at that
time..
Temple helped start
Southwest Hills Baptist Church in
Beaverton.
During the Summer
and Fall seasons new main doors were installed on the church and the exterior
was painted.
The Church
office move was completed.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs.
Henry (Gladys Lydia) Peterson - February 10 ~ Gladys joined Temple
fellowship on May 3, 1942.
Mr.
Lenus Peterson - April 19 ~ Mr. Peterson joined Temple fellowship on December
10, 1944. Lenus was the father of Bev Loy.
Mr.
Harry Newell - April 26 ~ Mr. Newell joined Temple fellowship on December 19,
1973.
Mr. Jacob M. Gordh - June 1 ~ Mr. Gordh was born on September 29, 1885 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 1, 1912. Mr. Gordh was a carpenter by
trade and worked on the current church building in 1925 and 1926.
Mrs. Tekla Nelson - June 30 ~ Mrs. Nelson was born on December 28, 1884 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 13, 1961.
Mr. Harley K. Hallgren - July 21 ~ Harley was born on May 22, 1982 and joined
Temple fellowship on August 23, 1910. Harley never owned a car and rode
public transportation. He held many offices at church and was the
Historian for Temple for most of his life.
Dr. Fritiof (Fritz) G. Salstrom - September 2 ~ Dr. Salstrom was born on
February 9, 1901 and joined Temple fellowship on January 30, 1917. Dr.
Salstrom was a dentist and had an office on NE 42nd and Fremont.
Dr. Bror Lundgren - September 27
"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in
a dream and said, 'Joseph Son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as
your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She
will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he
will save his people from their sins.'"
Matthew 1:20-21 NIV
1977
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
April 10,
Easter Sunday, the evening
service; Corrie Ten Boom was the guest speaker.
June, Lloyd Rekstad
and family came to Temple and joined the staff as the Director of Music.
June
3, Temple hosted a 50 Year Celebration for the
completion of the building. See the program
for the Banquet
September, Temple
hosted the Family Focus Seminar (Focus on the Family). Over 1,300 people
attended.
November, Deacon
Board voted to purchase the Chi Alpha Youth House.
December, The church purchased a parcel of land near the church, the initial use
was to park the church buses.
December 15, work
started on the chapel-house for Southwest Hills Baptist
Church
Temple
has helped start some churches in the Portland Area in the past and is
continuing to do so today. For a list of these churches: Click
Here
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Alice Brown - March 3
Mr. George L. Nelson - May 9 ~ Mr. Nelson joined Temple fellowship October
6, 1918.
Mrs. Anna Nordquist - September 8 ~Mrs. Nordquist was born on July 29, 1890 and
joined Temple fellowship with Ivar on August 25, 1976.
Miss Dorothy Elliott - September 18 ~ Dorothy was born on May 18, _______
and joined Temple fellowship on September 24, 1975.
Mr. Helmer C. Bjelland - November 10 ~ Helmer was born on October
18,1894 and joined Temple fellowship on November 23, 1952.
Mrs. Alberta Claussen - November 19 ~ Mrs. Claussen joined Temple fellowship on
October 1, 1961.
Mr. Carl Anderson - December 30 ~ Carl was born in Sweden on August 2, 1882 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 26, 1904.
"Now all glory to God is Able through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish
infinitely more than we might ask or think."
Ephesians 3:20
NLT
1978
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
March 15, Dave Parker hired as Director of Evangelism and
Adult Ministries.
April 15,
Total membership = 669
October 15,
Message from Dr. Prinzing.
October, Temple began Temple Sonshine with eight children from three years to
fifth grade.
December 10,
Sunday ~ The Temple Choir sang for the Morning Service at Southwest
Hills Baptist Church.
December 17,
Sunday ~ The Temple Choir presented a Christmas Concert. Also acquired the
services of some orchestral musicians to complement of our own church
instrumentalists. This orchestra accompanied the choir for the closing
portion of the concert. It was a tremendous experience and one we will all
long remember.
"Sing to the Lord because He has done marvelous things!"
Psalm
98:1
39 new members
joined the church this year.
Pastor Prinzing was
asked to deliver the commencement address at Bethel College.
In the spring
Pastor Prinzing was selected as the special guest speaker Pastor to minister for
one week to the Bethel Seminary students.
Dave
Parker was in charge of Evangelism and Adult Ministries.
Terry Hollister was
Director of High School Ministries:"
Temple had its first Craft Fair in December. A birthday party was included honoring Bill Steele on his 82nd
year.
During the
year, we have enjoyed the ministry of other men of God besides our own Pastor
Prinzing. Some are pastors, some evangelists, and some missionaries.
The were Rev. John Bergeson, Rev. Loren Fischer, Dr. Robert Cook, Rev. David
Danielson, Rev. David Hockenberry, Dr. Haddon Klingberg, Rev. Ed Mitchell, Rev.
Harold Carlson, Rev. Richard Varberg, Dr. Richard Hillis, Rev. Donald Goldsmith,
Rev. Herbert Anderson, Dr. Clarence Bass, Rev. Joe Ryan, Rev. Robert Boyd, Dr.
H. Crosby Englizian, and Chaplain John H. Reed.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Zetta Carter - January 9 ~ She joined Temple
fellowship on May 11, 1975.
Mr. Martin Wennermark - February 1~ Born in Värring, Sweden
on December 26, 1900. Joined
Temple fellowship on April 12, 1942.
Miss Lucille McCormick - April 6 ~ Lucille joined Temple fellowship on August
24, 1969.
Mr. Nels Ivar Nordquist - June 6 ~ Mr. Nordquist was born on May 21, 1882 and
joined Temple fellowship on August 25, 1976.
Miss Edith Jacobson - June 21 ~ Miss Jacobson joined Temple fellowship on
December 10, 1944. Her married name was Neufeld.
Ms.
Edith Neufeld - June 21
Miss
Grace Schaeffer - September 28 ~ Grace was born on November 19, _______ and
joined Temple fellowship on December 14, 1977.
Mrs.
Victoria Carlson - September 30 ~ Victoria was married to Arthur B. Carlson and
was born about 1891 in Kansas. Her father was Olaf Lindholm. She
joined Temple Fellowship on October 1,1924.
Mr.
Victor Carlson - November 1 ~ Victor was born on June 10, 1884 and joined Temple
fellowship on April 1, 1930.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your strength."
Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
1979
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 6,
Temple held a twenty-four Day of Prayer for the needs of our church, our
members, friends, and the lost.
February 28,
Lenten Services began continuing through April 13. All speakers are
outstanding spiritual men whom we have all appreciated. Mike Donahue, Col.
Roger Ingvalson, Gary Randall, Kirby Brumfield, Dr. Terry Dischinger, Sen. Mark
Hatfield, Dr. Fred Pinzing, Dr. Joe Aldrich and Josh McDowell.
April 15,
Total membership = 677
April 15,
Temple Choir presented its annual Easter Concert. The message of Easter was
beautifully brought forth in music.
May, the church purchased a home on the
North West corner of NE Sixth and Clackamas for use in its youth ministries.
(Chi Alpha House)
May 25 -
Monday, May 28 The church had a Temple Family campout at Fort Stevens State
Park. This was over the Memorial Day weekend.
June 23, All
church rafting trip on the Deschutes River
June - July,
6 Wednesday nights; a special program of electives for students of high-school
age - classes offered were photography, auto mechanics and backpacking/mountain
climbing.
July, Bob and
Debbie Lott arrived at Temple. They became part of the church staff and
worked with many new Christians in the area of Evangelism and discipleship.
July 19, 20,
21 - Jesus
Northwest - A Christian music festival held by the Christian community, in
support of performers of Christian music. The festivals are characterized
by more than jus music, many feature motivational speakers and evangelists, and
include seminars on Christian spiritual and missions topics, service, and
evangelistm.
July 29 -
August 1 ~ Backpacking trip to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area - Wallowa
Mountains in North East corner of Oregon.
August 27-30
- Arlene
Peterson, a missionary from India led a children's class called Family
Focus. She brought a story each night, as well as brought food and
utensils from India. Rick Thompson and his dummy, Sidney, shared a Bible
lesson each evening.
August 16,
The High School Department led the evening service.
October,
Annual Deacon Retreat at the Ken and Ruth McCarthy's on D
Lake.
October 19-21
- CYF Fall Rally at Bremerton, Washington
November
23-24 - "Grub Out" (A High school Activity)
December 14 -
Christmas Dessert Fair
December
26-29 - Christmas Ski Break (A High school Activity)
December 31 -
New Year's Eve Party (A High school Activity)
Bob Lott called to be Assistant Pastor.
Lloyd Rekstad
was
Director of Music “Serve the Lord
with gladness; come before his presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2
Russ Jensema was in
charge of Junior High Ministries.
Dr. Evans Nelson
was
the Church Moderator.
The
front steps to the church were tiled giving them a non slip surface.
Margaret
Steel was the Historical Secretary
Terry
Hollister was Director of High School Ministries
David Parker
was Director of Evangelism and Adult Ministries
The Board of
Elders felt it was necessary to update our membership rolls this year, which resulted in
releasing 70 members. Most had
found fellowship in other churches.
In Memoriam ~ Mr.
Carl Ekberg - January 12
Ms.
Elna E. Johnson - May 20
Mrs.
Elizabeth M. Hartshorn - June 22 ~ She joined Temple fellowship on October 4,
1964.
Mrs.
Nellie T. Colling - July 3 ~ Mrs. Colling was born on May 30, 1890 and joined
Temple fellowship on September 1, 1976.
Mrs. Ella Arnbom Turner - July 25
Mrs.
Helen A. Brooks - July 4 ~ Mrs. Brooks was born on October 28, 1896 ? and joined
Temple fellowship on June 12, 1974.
Mrs.
Mariette Altorfer - October 30 ~ She joined Temple fellowship on December 30,
1973.
Miss Janis (Johnson) Werschkul - November 14 ~ Janis was born on March 31,
1947 and joined Temple fellowship on May 1, 1960.
Peace and Hope: "Therefore, since we have been justified through
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we
have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we
boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in
our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to
shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy
Spirit, who has been given to us."
Romans 5:1-5
NIV
1980
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 1, Read an account of an Experience
by Karen and Terry Whitehill.
January
17, High School Group was in-charge of the service at The Union Gospel
Mission Service.
January 21, Our Christian Education workers attended the annual Christian
Leadership Conference in Seattle.
January 26,
All-church cross-country skiing.
January 30, Bill Steele died.
February 15,
High School "Valentine Hunt."
February 23,
All-church Racquet ball Tournament.
February 29, Martha
C. Larson died. She was the wife of Chal Larson.
March
2, Peter John Carlson died. He was the son of Dave and Betty Carlson.
March 9, The
Temple Sonshine presented the "Music Machine" to a very full
church.
March 28, 29,
30, CYF Spring Rally in Bothel, Washington.
April 11 -
12, Basketball Tournament at Warner
Pacific College.
April 15,
Total membership stood at 645.
April 25, Terry Hollister called to be full time Director
of Youth Ministries.
May, The
Mother/Daughter Luncheon was held. Annie Hastey and Rich Shimomura
presented a skit based on the Lord's Prayer.
May 27, Hershel Loy
passed away. He was the husband of Bev Loy.
Summer, Fourteen
High School and College students from Temple. The group was called; SMT (Summer Missions
Team.) They ministered three
and one half weeks in Baja California, Mexico.
August, The women had a mini-retreat at Lott's cabin. Kathryn Dixon was
the speaker.
August 19, Mabel
Dahlgren passed away. She was the wife of Henry Dahlgren.
September 11,
Christmas in September meeting was held.
October 5,
Today marked the 200th
anniversary of Sunday school. The movement was initiated by Robert
Raikes in England.
October 8, Members
of the choir traveled to Tacoma to attend an all day choral workshop sponsored
by the CBC (Columbia Baptist Conference.)
Bob Lott, wife
Debbie, and son Jeremy were welcomed into the congregation. Bob was hired
as assistant Pastor. Bob was ordained by Rev. Bud Malmsten.
December, Dave
Parker and family were appointed by the board of World Missions as missionaries. The Parkers served in
Yemen - Nice, France and then in the Ivory Coast.
December,
The Temple Choir and the Sonshine choir presented a concert at the Lloyd Center.
This year
sixty-nine people
joined the church, 29 by baptism and 40 by letter.
Terry Hollister was our Youth Pastor.
Don Van Polen
presented a multimedia presentation called, "Autumn Across America."
Temple was invited
to the sixtieth anniversary of Warren Baptist Church.
Temple held a
twenty-four hour "Day of Prayer" again this year and experienced seven
Lenten services with Darrall Imhoff, Neil Lomax, Kirby Brumfield, Bill Johnson,
Gordon Shadburne, Mike Donahue and Gary Randall.
One of the
highlights of the whole year was the double ordination service for Terry
Hollister and David Parker.
The renovation of
the "Youth House" (Chi Alpha House) has become a fine resource for our
young people and a facility which has proved to be a great blessing.
Margaret
Steele (Mrs. Bill) was the Historic Secretary for this year.
Mrs. Dale
(June) Peretti was the church organist and Mrs. Bert (Maydora) Johnson was the substitute.
Mrs. Tom
(Fran) Maynard was the our pianist.
Mr. Lloyd
Rekstad was the Director of Music.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Walborg E. Carlson - January 8 ~ Mrs.
Walborg joined Temple fellowship on May 4, 1924.
Mr.
Marion "Bill" Steele - January 30 ~ Bill Steele was born on December
8, 1896 and joined Temple fellowship on November 16, 1947. He was married
to Margaret Brunander Steele.
Mrs.
Martha C. Larson - February 22 ~ Mrs. Larson joined Temple fellowship on
February 10, 1957.
Mrs.
Teckla Marie Johnson - February 29 ~ Mrs. Johnson joined Temple fellowship on
November 2, 1924
Mr.
Peter John Carlson - March 2 ~ Peter was son of Dave and Betty Carlson and was
born on March 1, 1960. He joined Temple fellowship on November 30, 1969.
Mrs. Emma Peterson - May 1 ~ Mrs. Peterson joined Temple fellowship on December
4, 1927.
Mr.
Herschel G. Loy - May 27 ~ Hershel his wife Beverly and their three daughters;
Vicky, Merrilee, and Shari. They all joined Temple fellowship on June 1, 1966.
Miss Mable Dahlgren - August 19 ~ Mrs. Dahlgren joined Temple fellowship on
January 26, April 19, 1908.
Mr. Adolph Kochanek - December 6 ~ Mr. Kochanek joined Temple fellowship on
February 7, 1965.
"Jesus
is not all you need until He
is all you have!"
~ Mother Teresa
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Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one
of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And
you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Acts 2:38 NIV
1981
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 7, Dave Parker and Terry Hollister were ordained.
January, We hosted our annual church music workshop led by
Mr. Dale
Wood.
There were approximately 120 church music directors in attendance.
April 5 ~
Mandy and Hildur Strandberg celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
April 15, Ministry
Expansion fund raising started. Consisted of adding Sonbeam Day Care
Center, new Sunday School space, and support for missionary, Dave Parker and
family.
April 25 ~ A
Wedding; Marcia Jell Hooper and David Beeler were married at Temple at 2
PM. A reception followed in the lower auditorium.
May, The Temple Sonshine
presented a musical production, "The Enchanted Journey."
August, Temple hosted twenty-two young people from Japan for several days.
November, Temple hosted a
missions conference, the theme was "Go And Tell This People"
featured Dr. Clarence Bass from Bethel College, the George Chalmers' from the
Philippines and the Richard Young's from Argentina and Dave Parker.
December 11, 6:30 PM
(Friday) The church had a farewell dinner for the Parkers.
December 13, 11:00 AM
(Sunday) Commissioning Service for the Parkers. Rev. Herb Skoglund,
Executive Secretary of the Board of World Missions, and other invited guests
took part in the service.
December 13, 6:00 PM
(Sunday) Children's Christmas Program. The entire evening was devoted to
a portrayal of the "The Christmas Story" in word and music by the
children of the church.
December 20, 11:00 AM
(Sunday) Rev. Joseph A Ryan, Regional Director of World Vision, International,
was the speaker. Rev. Ryan, at that time was serving in Central and
South America visiting the many mission fields.
December 20, 6:00 PM
(Sunday) Annual Choir Concert. Our Adult Choir sang traditional
Christmas Carols and excerpts from The Messiah.
December 24, 9:00 PM
(Thursday) Christmas Eve Service. This hour-long service has been a
highlight for many each Christmas. The freshness of the Christmas Story
became apparent as we re-lived the Gospel Narrative of the Birth of Christ.
December 27, 11:00 AM
(Sunday) The Chalmers Family was in charge of our evening service. The
family provided special music and George and Nancy's son Dan, will speak.
Dan and Carla have been appointed as missionaries of the Baptist General
Conference the week before.
December 31, 10:15,
(Thursday) New Year's Eve Service. The evening service began with a time
of fellowship in the Lower Auditorium and the service concluded with a Communion
Service and prayer.
Six young men have completed seminary training and have moved out into areas of
Christian service. They include, Jim Wright, Tom Grove, Mark Johnson, Jim Heritage,
Terry Hollister, and David Parker.
In Memoriam ~
Mrs. Josie Peterson - January 29 ~ Josie Peterson joined Temple fellowship
on November 7, 1971.
Mrs. Leila Brown - February 4
Mr. Thomas Steele - April 23 ~ Mr. Steele was born on January 26, 1919 and
joined Temple fellowship on February 27, 1949.
Mrs. Charlotte Van Blokland - March 19 ~ Mrs. Van Blokland joined Temple
fellowship on
March 22, 1967 along with her husband, Alfred R., daughter Patricia and son
Craig.
Mrs. Pamela Wood - August 30 ~ Mrs. Wood was born on October 1, 1945 and joined
Temple fellowship on March 4, 1981.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble
in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. For my yoke is easy and my
burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
1982
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
January 24,
Mrs. Anna Carlson passed away. - Anna joined Temple on January 1, 1930.
March, The Lower Columbia Conference
Spring Rally for the Women's Missionary Society was held at Temple.
May, The
children's musical, "Come Messiah, Come", was presented during this
month.
May 1 ~The
fiscal year of the church begins, and closes on the last day of December, 1982.
June, Arlene
Peterson represented Temple at the Association of Church Mission Committee in
Minnesota.
June 17-24,
The Summer Missions Team took advantage of this time to minister here in the
Portland area. The first week was spent training and the second week was
spent teaching the neighborhood children about God. The team ministered
through Bible clubs in two church homes.
June 20 ~
Congratulations to Marge Rydman upon her retirement of 40 years with the
Portland Public Schools District Headquarters!
July, Many women of
Temple met at Evelyn Lott's cabin on the Lewis River for a mini-retreat with an
inspiring talk given by Dixie Sylvester.
July 4, The
all-church picnic was held at Columbia
Park. The Singles Class was in
charge. Eating, singing, and playing games were enjoyed by all.
September 3-6, The
third annual "Labor Day Weekend" was held at Fort
Stevens, on the Pacific
Coast just south of Warrenton,
Oregon. All the campsites were filled and
everyone enjoyed a fun weekend. Eleven o'clockAM services were held at Temple and
also at Fort Stevens.
October, The women
of Women's Mission Circle met for our "Christmas in October."
Linda Coffman spoke on "Women Helping Women" which the ladies said was
encouraging.
November, the
Annual Missions Conference held at Temple was the highlight of the year.
Joe Ryan served as chairman for the conference, which the theme was, "Every
heart without Christ is a mission field, and every heart with Christ is a
missionary."
November 7,
Peter Larson, conference missionary in Mexico spoke to a combined Sunday school
during Missions Week.
December
31, We celebrated our annual New Years Eve Watch night Service.
From the 1981-82
Annual Report--Our Lenten Services experience a great attendance this year. On the seven Wednesdays
at noon before Easter, we were inspired by the
following: Musical groups from Grant High School, a Pro Football Player, a
president of two different Bible seminaries, an attorney, a biblical dramatist
and television personality, and a television reporter/news anchorman.
Bob Lott was
Assistant Pastor.
Terry Hollister was
Youth Pastor.
Ray Green started as Temple's Business Manager.
A new sign was installed in front of the church building.
New choir robes
were purchased. The choir has 40 to 45 people participating each week
during the year which included 20 to 22 men.
Evening service
attendance almost requires opening the balcony.
The Deacon Board
was expanded to five more deacons.
The church fiscal
year was changed to coincide with the calendar year.
All the church
choirs took part in a Christmas Concert at the Lloyd Center.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Anna Carlson - January 24
Mrs. Adbon
(Ruth Salstrom) Lundstrom - January 30 ~ Ruth was born on April 22, 1887 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 7, 1913. Ruth was a brother to
Walter Salstrom. See 1971
Mrs.
Frank (Ragnhild E.Todman) Johanson - September 1 ~ Mrs.
Johanson was born on October 11, 1898 and joined Temple fellowship on September
7, 1945.
Mrs.
Olga H. Moore - September 14 ~ Olga was born on May 31, 1905 and joined Temple
fellowship on March 6, 1966.
Mrs.
Emma O. Norquist - December 20 ~ Emma was born on January 30, 1885 and
joined Temple fellowship on January 11, 1978.
Prayer: "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray
standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others.
Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you
pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to you Father, who is
unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward
you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they
think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them,
for your Father knows what you need before you ask him........."
Matthew 6:5-8 NIV
1983
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
February 10, Pastor and
Anita Prinzing left for a five-week trip to Japan and the Philippines.
Thirty Conference pastors and some wives were there to hold meetings and to be
an encouragement to missionaries in the field. Pastor Prinzing and Anita
visited missionaries including Ken Tbayashi in
Tokyo,
Japan - Yutaka
Yoshiki in Osaka, Japan - Jill and Dave Beeler in
Bagiuo City, Philippines
- George and Nancy Chalmers
in Calbayog, Western Samar, Philippines - Roy and Jean Nelson in
Cebu City,
Philippines
while they were there.
February, 20
- 6:00 PM ~ Don
Van Polen presented his Multi Media production called "The Psalms and
the Seasons."
May, For
Women's Missionary Society this month, they had their annual Mother and Daughter Luncheon.
August, marked the
beginning of the Post Seminary program at Temple. The two men chosen for
this program were Mitch Klein and Rich Murphy.
August 28,
The church witnessed the ordination of Steve Feriante into the Gospel Ministry.
August, The Women's Missionary Society held their Mini-Retreat at Lott's
Cabin. Approximately fifty women were present for a delicious luncheon in
beautiful weather.
September 11,
The church witnessed the ordination of Rich Murphy into the Gospel Ministry.
September,
The Women's Missionary Society held their Women's House Party at Lake Retreat.
Fall, ground breaking for three story addition on West
side or back of the Church. Click here
to see photos of ground breaking ceremony. Construction started as we watched
during the year. The church anticipated great things and an added outreach
to the community as we looked forward to opening a daycare center for nearly one
hundred children. We will have a kitchen and dining area on one floor and
planned to have class rooms on another.
October, The
Women's Missionary Society held their "Christmas in
October." Diane Penner spoke of her experiences as a short-term
missionary to Japan.
November, The
Women's Missionary Society of Temple and the women of the Lower Columbia Conference
met at Glisan Street Baptist Church.
Don Van Polen
presented his multi-media presentation, "The Four Seasons."
Fourteen of
our young people traveled to Kansas City "83" for a time of spiritual
inspiration and Christian growth.
The church sold bonds in the amount of $300,000.00 to
complete phases I & II of the ministry expansion program for the expansion to
the church on the west side
Mitch Klein
and Rich Murphy were chosen for the Post Seminary program
Church
adopted a 3 year ministry expansion program to begin June 1,1984.
The church
had a “World Outreach Conference” with the Roy Nelson’s from the
Philippines and the Donald Goldsmiths from Brazil.
Dave and
Marjorie Parker are our very own missionaries in the Ivory
Coast.
The
Dave Danielson’s are conducting a ministry in evangelism in many areas of the
United States.
The Sunbeam
Day Care opened for the first time.
The new ministry expansion building at the NW corner of the lot includes Day
Care, elevator, new church nursery, new future kitchen and dining room on second
level. William Keefer was the Architect.
The "SMT"
Summer Missions Team traveled to Alaska during which they held daily vacation
Bible schools and youth retreats in various churches. There were
twenty-three youth, including leaders and sponsors in this group. During
the trip the State Police stopped the bus and said they were breaking the law by
driving a yellow school bus. Some time later the bus hit a moose crossing
the hiway.
The
Centennial Quilt was presented at the Fall Kick Off Banquet. See 1984
Because
of the crowding in single worship services, the church staff and the Worship
Committee have cooperated in starting two morning services, thus we cut down on
crowding and also allow more opportunity for involvement such as ushering and
serving communion. We also changed the type of bread we use during
communion `to cut down on preparation time.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Ollie Clark - March 8 ~ Mr. Clark was born on June 25,
1892 and joined Temple fellowship on April 11, April 11, 1982.
Miss Marilyn Jane Feiss Wilkins - July 26 ~ Marilyn was born on October 13, 1953
and joined Temple fellowship on June 18, 1980. She was married to Mr.Chuck
Wilkins and was the daughter of Mrs. Mildred Feiss.
Peace and Hope: Therefore, since we have been justified through
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we
have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we
boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in
our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to
shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy
Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 5:1-5 NIV
1984
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
New Years Eve, Sunday morning service,
Pastor Dave Danielson ministered to us and a Swedish Choir helped remind us of
our heritage. Recognition was
given to the for following longest-term members: Edith
Gordh, Helen Hallgren, Gerta Salstrom, and Flavia Westerlund.
January 8, A resolution pertaining to double Sunday morning services was
adopted and to begin on this date.
March 25, Sunday evening, the Temple Sonshine and Chi-Alpha Singers presented the production, "What's New Corky?"
March, the church began accepting applications for daycare positions.
April, Rich Murphy left Temple to go into Chaplains training in Rhode Island. Later his family joined him in Arizona where he began his duties as a Navy Chaplain.
April 15, A new house of worship for Southwest Hills Baptist Church opened on Palm Sunday.
April 15, At Temple: The church holds an Open House for the new ministry building at the conclusion of the 11:00 AM service. The second and third story were uncompleted at this time.
April 18, --Senator Mark O. Hatfield spoke at the Lenten service.
June 1, The ME 11 program started under the direction of Mr. Bill Hammerbeck.
Early Spring, The name Sonbeam Day Care was chosen for the child development center.
June 9,--Mr. Mitch Klein and Miss Debbie Meis were married in a beautiful ceremony at the church.
A Centennial Quilt designed and manufactured by the ladies of the church under the leadership of Edith Ryberg, and presented to the church to commemorate the first 100 years. Fran Maynard composed song and lyrics corresponding to the quilt squares with depicted stages in Temple's development and ministries.
Read an article from the Oregonian Newspaper about the Centennial.
June 24, Temple celebrated its 100th anniversary commemorating service under God with a dinner at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion on Hayden Island.
June, Temple and
Lower Columbia Conference hosted the 106th annual meetings of the Baptist
General Conference. Executive Board meetings at Temple on June 18 and June
20. The Conference itself was in session at Jantzen Beach Red Lion from
June 20 to June 29.
June, 'SMT '(Summer Mission Team) 84 This year was set aside for the team of high school and college
students to be in charge of the children's ministry (150 children in elementary
grades) during the Baptist General Conference Annual Meetings at the Jantzen
Beach Red Lion complex.
July 1, Mr. Fred
Johnson began serving as Director of Child Development.
July 24, official
dedication of Southwest Hills Baptist Church.
August 8, --Mr. Norm Ryberg passed away and went home to be with the Lord while sitting in church at Sunday morning service.
August 23, Gerda Salstrom, wife of Dr. F.G. Salstrom passed away.
August 26, the nursery was in its new location on the ground floor of the new addition on the West side of the church.
September 1-3, The annual campout at Fort Stevens State park was held over the Labor Day weekend with over 200 campers attending.
September 4, Sonbeam Daycare Center opened its doors with a limited number of students. (The name Sonbeam Day Care was chosen as the name for the child development center in early spring of this year.)
September 7, Dick Wiens, former pastor of Temple, was the guest speaker at our Fall Kickoff Banquet.
September 20, The Sonbeam Day Care Center officially opened and provided service for five children.
October 22, The annual church roller skating party was held at the Oaks Park Roller Rink in the evening.
November 21, Thanksgiving Eve, The Love Loaf ingathering was collected at the Great Family Gathering.
December 24, Ellen Wright, wife of Stan Wright passed away.
Bob Lott (Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship) and Debbie turned in their resignation to move to Tacoma, Washington.
Dave Parker and family accepted a call to Sylvan Way Baptist Church in Bremerton, Washington.
Fred Johnson was licensed to preach.
Mitch Klein was licensed to preach.
Mark Manfredi was recommended for admission to Western Baptist Seminary.
Rev. Terry Hollister was recommended to a Doctor of Ministry program at Western Baptist Seminary.
Ruth's Kitchen was completed as was the new dining room which was to be called The "Upper Room". John Pumphery was Architect.
A note from the 1984 Annual Report: (Bob Lott was assistant pastor and wrote a page from his desk in the report.) "Since writing this report, Debbie and I have turned in our resignation at Temple to move up to Tacoma. We will miss the people here at Temple very much and have dearly love these past five and one half years."
The retired persons joined together under Don Slater for fellowship and mutual help. Trips were planned to places of interest and monthly potlucks held for social enrichment.
Ken Kornelis began providing counseling services for the people in the church.
Dave and Marge Parker had to return from the Ivory Coast and had to return to the States due to health reasons. They are now in a pastorate at Sylvan Way Church in Bremerton, Washington.
George Orwell was mistaken, especially at our church!
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Axel (Aagot) Anderson - January 1 ~ Aagot was the wife
of Mr. Axel Anderson who passed away in 1967. She joined Temple fellowship
on May 1, 1960.
Mrs. Emma Goodwin - January 14 ~ Emma Goodwin was born on September 1, 1904 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 29, 1982.
Mr. Norman "Norm" Ryberg - August 1 ~ Norm was born on June 6,
1918 in Scio,
Oregon and joined Temple fellowship on April 1,
1932. He was survived by his wife Edith and one daughter..
Mrs. Stan (Ellen) Wright - December 24
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the
hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by
others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
But when you give to the needy, so not let your left had know what your right
hand is doing, so that you giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who
sees what is done in secret, will reward you........"
Matthew 6:2-4
NIV
Dr. Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
Rev. Robert (Bob) Lott, Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship.
Rev. Terry Hollister, Minister of Christian Education.
Mr. Lloyd Rekstad, Minister of Music and Programming
Mr. Mitch Klein, Director of College/Career Ministries
Mr. John Anderson, Junior High Director
Mr. Mark Manfredi, Senior High Director
Mr. Fred Johnson, Director, Day Care Ministries
Mr. Ken Kornelis, Counseling Services.
Mrs. Dale (June) Peretti, Organist
February, Assistant Pastor, Bob Lott asked his father Ray to ask Ray Green and Don Slater to go to Modesto, California and visit with the churches in the area and check out their programs for Retired People. See October 11.
February 13, Temple accepted the challenge of sponsoring new Conference work in Bend, Oregon. Rev. James Wright accepted the challenge to head up this new work. In the spring they left their church in Nevada to start the new work in Bend.
March 31, the ordination of Mitch Klein.
April, Bob Lott resigned to join Central Baptist in Tacoma as Minister of Youth and Single Adults.
April, Dr. Jack Bergeson retired as Executive Secretary of Columbia Baptist Conference after serving 15 years.
April 11, Agnes Johnson passed away.
June, Temple hosted the “Tone of Life Choir” from the Baptist Union of Sweden. Members of this group came from the Stockholm area and joined together to sing in association with the choir of (Swedish) Bethel Seminary.
June 22, Anna Heppner passed away.
August,--Rev. Terry Hollister and Debbie resigned from the church staff to become church planters in Billings, Montana. Their work was much appreciated and they are missed by the church body.
August 4, Hazel Brenneke passed away on this date. She was the wife of Dale Brenneke.
September 1, Labor Day weekend: The all-church Labor Day Fort Stevens Camp-Out had over 200 participants.
September 24, Ruth Johnson, wife of Dr. Linus Johnson, former pastor of Temple went to be with her Lord.
October 11, The Keenager group at Temple was organized. See a letter written by Ray Lott.
November 24, ~ The Temple Historical booklet, “Temple Baptist Church – The First Century”, written and compiled by John Pearson, was made available to the church.
December 8, Don Van Polen presented his multi-media program entitled, "Footprints of the Reformation." Don photographed the actual sites where these historic events took place and presented these dramatic scenes with narrative on three giant screens in the church sanctuary.
December 1, The Chi Alpha House was vacated and the young people moved into the church basement. The house was sold as part of a package, which enabled the church to purchase the parking lot on the south west corner of the block the church is located on.
December, Rev. Mitch Klein accepted the call to be the pastor of Cedarhome Baptist Church, Stanwood, Washington.
December 14, Hanna Johnson passed away.
December 29, A Great Family Gathering Homecoming tribute was held in honor of Mitch and Debbie Klein as they concluded their ministry with the church to begin serving as Pastor of Cedarhome Baptist Church in Stanwood, Washington.
December 30, William Nestlen passed away.
John Anderson and Mark Manfredi stepped in to take the space of ministry for the youth.
Don Strandberg had to vacate his position as church moderator because of length of term ran out.
Pastor and Anita Prinzing took a sabbatical from the pulpit. They attended the BGC annual meetings in Wheaton, Illinois, then flew to Rome for an 18 day seminar at the Waldensian Seminary. After they toured the great cities of Europe for 2 ½ weeks.
As originally designed, the nursery was too small to accommodate the children enrolled. After many hours of discussion and planning, the nursery was finally remodeled in the Fall.
In Memoriam ~ Mr. Don Nelson - January 1 ~ Mr. Nelson was born on
May 31, 1923 and joined Temple fellowship on September 21, 1983.
Mr. George Crawford - March 30 ~ George was born on June 25, 1950 and joined
Temple fellowship on January 28, 1981. Also his wife Larlie and daughter?
Joanna joined the church at the same date.
Miss
Anna E. Heppner - June 1 ~ Miss Heppner joined Temple fellowship on October 6,
1968. Anna had a sister named Miss Justina who passed away on July 17,
1987.
Mrs.
Dale (Hazel) Brenneke - August 4 ~ Mrs. Brenneke was born on April 28, 1919 and
along with her husband Dale and joined Temple Fellowship on April 17, 1974.
Mrs. Ruth Johnson - September 24 ~ She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on
July 3, 1892. Ruth was the wife of Dr. Linus Johnson,
former pastor of Temple. they joined Temple fellowship on September 5, 1939.
Mrs. Jacob (Edith) Gordh - November 9 ~ Edith and her husband Jacob joined
Temple fellowship on December 1, 1912.
Mrs. Hannah Johnson - December 1 ~ Hannah joined Temple fellowship in October
4,1956.
Mr. William "Bill" Nestlen - December 30 ~ Bill Nestlen joined Temple
fellowship on December 3, 1961.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
1986
Dr.
Fred Prinzing continued as Senior Pastor of our church.
February
16, Mr. Clifford Beeler died.
February 28, Elsie
Ostrom died.
February,
Pastor
and Anita lead a tour to Israel, several Temple members went along.
March 15, The
women of the Lower Columbia Conference has their Spring Banquet at New Heights
Baptist Church in Vancouver, Washington, with Anita Prinzing as speaker.
Spring, The Awana
program begins.
April, Dr. Fred
Prinzing announced his resignation effective July 31. Lloyd Rekstad became
involved in the pastoral functions of the ministry.
April, For 12
months in 1984-85, Karen and Terry Whitehill, members of Temple
Baptist Church, Portland, Ore., toured Europe on a 11,OOO-mile bike trip. Now they are back in Europe again, this time on a yearlong walk from
Paris to Jerusalem. Read about the trip as it appeared monthly in the
Standard as the trip progressed.
April 1, John
Anderson became Temple’s Minister of Christian Education.
May, Music leaders and sponsors took the Sonrise Edition to Puyallup for a short
weekend tour which included an evening at Lake Retreat.
June, Tom Kornelis
and Paul Strandberg accepted the position of co-chairmen of the Building
Committee.
June 18,
Summer
Missions Team traveled to Camp Big Horn in St. Regis, Montana with Mark and
Deena Manfredi
June 29, Fortieth
Anniversary of Lake Retreat Baptist Camp.
July, Music Camp
was held. The highlight was the musical production, "Its Cool to be
in the Furnace." The theme of the performance was teach the young
people the value of trusting God through every circumstance.
July 27, Farewell
Sunday for Sunday for Pastor and Anita Prinzing.
July, Dorothy
Newell donated the beautiful grand piano located in the church sanctuary.
July, Pastor Prinzing left Temple to take a position as
Professor of Theology at Bethel Seminary.
July 22, Dr.
Robert Anderson accepted the call to be Temple’s interim pastor. His duties began the first Sunday in September.
September 1, Dr.
Bob Anderson began his duties on this Sunday as Interim Pastor at Temple.
October 1, Dick and
Bev Young missionaries from Argentina shared about their ministries.
November 8, Edith
Gordh died.
December, Temple, the Columbia Baptist Conference & Baptist General Conference helped
format the Philippine Baptist Church in Portland.
Morrie Brask
retired as head usher.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Anna Skreen - February 16 ~ Mrs. Skreen was born on
July 30, 1898 and joined Temple fellowship on August 2, 1981.
Mr.
Clifford Beeler - February 16 ~ Mr. Beeler was born on April 27, 1925 and joined
Temple fellowship on April 25, 1973.
Mrs. Carl (Elsie) Ostrom - February 28 ~ Elsie was born on August 23, 1895 in
Buffalo, New York and joined Temple fellowship on December 31, 1933.
Mrs. Ruth Ellen Danielson - August 27. Mrs. Danielson joined Temple
fellowship on June 7, 1921.
Mrs. Lucille Cornell - October 13 ~ Lucille was born on February 24, 1913 and
joined Temple fellowship on August 15, 1982.
Mrs. Edith Gordh - November 8
"The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has
become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God,
and I will exalt him."
Exodus 15:2 NIV
1987
Dr. Robert Anderson
with the help of his wife, Rosella, continued to served as Interim
Pastor.
Mr. Lloyd
Rekstad, Executive Minister
Mr. John
Anderson, Minister of Christian Education
Mr. John
Dotson, Director of College Ministry
Mr. Mike
Pinkerton, Director of Higah School Ministry
Miss Martha
Hurlburt, Director of Junior High Ministry
Rev. Joseph
A. Ryan, Minister of Missions
Mr. Mark
Manfredi, Director of High School Ministry
M. Paul
Marshal, Director of College Ministry
Mr. Fred
Johnson, Director Sonbeam Daycare
Dr. Ken
Kornelius, Counseling Services
Mrs. Dale
(June) Perretti - Organist
Mrs. Thomas
(Fran) Maynard - Pianist
Mr. Paul
Christian, Custodian
Mrs. Winn
Goddard (Marianne), Secretary
January 1,
Total membership as of this date was 641.
January, Commissioning
service for Mr. Gary Shank was held at Temple. He was a former deacon and
seminary graduate. He left Temple and assumed the position of Minister of
Christian Education at the Evangelical Congregational Church in Portland.
February 3, A Swedish
smorgasbord was held at Temple. It was a benefit dinner for the
Oregon
Baptist Retirement Home. Menu included
Lutfisk,
Kroumkaka, Kottbullar, and
Spritsar
The dinner was prepared by Swedish cooks. See a website with many delicious Swedish
recipes.
March 8, The
Sonrise Edition (first through fifth grade students from Temple) presented a special musical
experience directed by Lloyd Rekstad and Fran Maynard, following a tour of
Seattle- Bremerton WA, and Clatskanie OR.
March
21, The 48-member bethel College Choir under the direction of Dr. Robert
Berglund ministered in music at Temple. The choir gave an excellent
presentation of varied musical numbers.
March, Morrie Brask
retired from twenty-five years of service as Head Usher.
April 12, The
film, "Peace
Child," was shown and was said to be the most exciting and well
received mission film in recent years.
May 2, A
seminar was held at Temple called "The Four Thousand Year
Connection" with speaker Don
Richardson. This was an excellent presentation of missions and the
Gospel, dealing with the Great Commission in the Old and New Testaments.
May 10, John
Anderson ordained in a memorable service.
June 15, Mike Pinkerton became Director of
High School Ministries.
June 21, Mark
and Dena Manfredi returned to Temple showing their slides of Hong Kong, Macau,
mainland China, and the Philippines.
June, Intern
Paul Marshall, Director of Junior High Ministries, accepted a call from Golden
Hills Community Chruch in Antioch, California, to be the Associate Pastor of
Student Ministries.
July 13-17 -
Music Camp, held at Temple under the direction of Fran Maynard.
July 15, Mr. Mike
Pinkerton was hired as the Director of High School Ministries.
July 19,
Sunday Evening ~ Fran Maynard presented the musical "The Story-Tellin'
Man." The children did an excellent job on this musical about the
parables of Jesus by writer Ken Medema. This presentation culminated from
Music Camp held during the previous week.
July 26, A
Farewell Service was held at Temple for Lloyd, Joyce Rekstad and family.
August 23,
"El Shaddai," a
musical written by John and Patti Thompson, was presented by adult musical
performers on this Sunday evening. This musical was directed by Chuck
Greene and Leanne Duke.
August, Lloyd
Rekstad left for a new ministry the First Baptist Church in
Yacaipa, California after 10 years as the Director of Music.
August 24-28
- Family Week held at Temple was spearheaded by Pastor John Anderson. An
entire week was dedicated to reaching, strengthening, and uplifting
families. The film series, "Love is a Decision" was shown for
the adults. The film series, "You can make a Difference" by Tony
Campolo was shown to youth. The program, "Growing God's Way in
the Sonshine Patch" incorporated Bible study, craft, songs and games for
children.
September 5,
6, 7, All church campout at Fort Stevens.
September 20,
Mr. Dave Beeler, our Faith Promise partner serving in the Philippines, spoke at
the Sunday evening service.
September,
The American Filipino Baptist Church began in Portland under the leadership of
BGC pastor Rev. Carlos San Luis, has been using Temple's facilities for services
and Bible studies for the work. The first formal service was held during
this month.
October
15-17, Kay Arthur from
Chattanooga, Tennessee was the speaker for the women's seminar, "Precept
Upon Precept."
October 25,
the American Filipino Baptist Church
was organized.
November 30,
Dr. Robert Anderson resigned as Interim Pastor to teach at Western Theological
Seminary.
December 27,
An appreciation potluck buffet was held for Bob and Rosella thanking them for
their fifteen months of service to the church.
December 31,
Total membership as of this date was 628.
Fran Maynard
(Malmsten)
took over as Director of Music from Lloyd Rekstad.
ME-3
(Ministry Expansion Third Phase) Fund raising Program started. Mr. Doug
Anderson of the BGC was retained to assist Temple in the fund-raising campaign,
The goal of the program was the completion of the 2nd floor of the ministry
building.
Am Shalom
Hebrew/Christian Fellowship continues to meet at Temple Sharing the facilities
of the church.
The Awana
Program was ongoing at Temple under the dual leadership of Shirley Bailey
and Carolyn Salholm. Five age groups met each Wednesday to memorize
Scripture, join in group activities, and participate in crafts.
Fred Johnson
was director of the Sonbeam Daycare.
Enrollment was up to 70 children and continues to receive high marks for its
educational program. Many parents and students have been touched by the
Gospel.
Mr. John
Dotson continued as the Director of College Ministries while continuing his
studies at Western
Seminary.
Martha
Hurlburt was hired as Director of Junior High Ministries while she continues her
studies at Western Seminary.
Work crews began construction on the second floor of the three story project on
the west side of the church building. Finishing was done to the
kitchen, trim around the windows were set, a dropped ceiling was installed,
flooring was laid, and a dividing wall was installed among other things
accomplished.
Computerization of church records was begun under the leadership of Dr. Bob
Anderson and Rev. John Anderson.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Laura Doescher - January 29 ~ Laura was born on May
14, 1896 and joined Temple fellowship on July 19, 1978.
Mr. Christian Jacobsen - March 13 ~ Christian was born on July 12, 1894 and
joined Temple fellowship on April 11, 1976.
Mrs. Ella Larsen - May 9 ~ Mrs. Larsen
joined Temple fellowship on November 6, 1949.
Mrs. Ruby Jane McAnear - June 27 ~ Ruby was born on August 19, 1889 and joined
Temple fellowship on August 17, 1975.
Miss
Justina Heppner - July 17 ~ Justina joined Temple fellowship on October 6, 1968
along with her sister Anna who passed away on June 1,1985.
Mr. Owen Raynor - October 3 ~ Owen was born on August 27, 1942 and joined Temple
fellowship, along with his wife Linda, on April 30, 1986.
Ms.
Wilhelmina Wolfsehr - December 13 ~ Ms. Wolfsehr was born on December 8,
1899 and joined Temple fellowship on January 13, 1982.
"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain
you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will
rescue you."
Isaiah 46:4 NIV
1988
Rev. Harold
Carlson served as Interim Pastor at our church.
Rev.
Steven Roy, Senior Pastor. See July 24th this year.
Mr. Mike
Pinkerton, Director of High School Ministry.
Miss
Martha Hurlburt, Director of Junior High Ministry.
Mrs.
Thomas Maynard (Fran) , Coordinator of Music
Dr. Ken
Kornelius, Counseling Services
Mrs. Winn
Goddard (Marianne) Secretary
Mr. Paul
Christian, custodian
Mrs. Dale
Peretti (June), Organist.
January
24 ~ Evening service presented Don Van Polen's multimedia Presentation entitled,
"Great Hymns, Their Stories and Places."
April 20 to
24, Pastor Steve Roy , with wife Susan and children,
Andrew, Beth, Lydia arrived at Temple to candidate at Temple. The following week the church voted to extend the call for
Senior Pastor to Steve Roy.
May, a Junior
Olympics was held at Lake Retreat.
June 19, A loving
farewell was given for Fred Johnson, wife Patti and sons David and Brian who joined
the staff of Hinson Memorial Baptist Church as Christian Education Director.
July 17, Rev.
Harold S. Carlson and wife Jamie, our interim pastor for six and one half months
were honored on this day.
July 24, Pastor
Steve Roy
began his ministry at Temple.
September
11, PM ~ Installation service for Pastor Steve Roy and Family.
October 23, John
Anderson and wife Kim were honored at a commissioning service. They will
enter a church planting ministry with the BGC at Crystal Lake, Illinois.
November 18, Popcorn with the Pastor, Those who planned to attend were
asked to write or speak verbally questions of the Pastor on the Bible, theology,
ministry programs, future plans of the church..
Deschutes Bible Church in Bend,
Oregon, was welcomed into Columbia Baptist Conference at the annual meeting
in Olympia, Washington.
Efforts were made
to complete the second floor of the new building.
The church enlisted
the help of Olan Mills to
provide a new color pictorial directory.
John Pearson was
the church historian.
Tony Nimis was the staff youth leader.
In
Memoriam ~ Mr. Alfred R. Van Blokland - January 24 ~ Mr. Van Blokland
was born on March 18, 1913 and joined Temple fellowship on March
22, 1967 along with his wife, Charlotte., daughter Patricia and son
Craig.
Mrs. Lillian M. Ford - May 15 ~ Mrs. Ford was born on August 21,
1908 and joined Temple fellowship on April 5, 1981.
Mr. Dale Brenneke ~ June 18 ~ Dale was born on July 27, 1918 and along with
his wife Hazel joined Temple fellowship on April 17, 1974.
Mrs. Myrtle Johnson ~ June 21
Mrs. Violet Peterson ~ July 20
Hannah Alma Duke ~ October 28
Miss Helen M. Hallgren - November 9 ~ Helen was born on January 24, 1895 and
joined Temple fellowship on August 23, 1910.
Mr. William M. Butt~ December 1 ~Mr. Butt joined Temple fellowship on
February 11, 1981.
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. The
LORD works out everything to its proper end--even the wicked for a day of
disaster."
Proverbs 16:3-4 NIV
b
1989
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
February 20, a recommendation was made
to extend a call to Mike Pinkerton to be the Associate Pastor for Nurturing
Ministries.
March 5, The church
congregation voted to extend a call to Mike Pinkerton to be the Associate Pastor
for Nurturing Ministries effective June 1, 1989.
March 23, The first event in use of
the “Upper Room” was a Maundy Thursday
communion service.
May 7,
Sunday, 6:00 PM the
second floor
Dining Room was dedicated
May, The book The
Fourth Quarter, by Dr. Jack Bergeson, is scheduled to be released from the
publisher.
June 1, Mike
Pinkerton began as
Associate Pastor for Nurture Ministries.
June 4, Mike Pinkerton was
licensed to preach as per certificate signed by Pastor Steve Roy. See May 11,1990
August,
Filipino-American church conducted Daily Vacation Bible School at Temple
October 1, Terry
Tharpe called to become Associate Pastor of Outreach Ministries.
Deschutes Bible Church
disbanded following failure to find a pastors leadership.
December 1, Flavia
Westerlund died.
Terry Tharpe
was Associate Pastor of Outreach.
The new kitchen
that servers the second floor dindeeing room was
named “Ruth's Kitchen” in honor of Mrs. Ken (Ruth)
McCarthy.
The AWANA program
was reviewed and ratified as church ministry for boys and girls.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Doris Rice - January 6 ~ Mrs. Rice was born on April 16,
1908 and joined Temple fellowship on September 12, 1982.
Mr. Adolphe D. McAnear - January 17 ~ Mr. McAnear was born on March 10, 1912
and joined Temple fellowship on August 17, 1975.
Mrs. Henryene Edwards - February 4. Henryene joined Temple fellowship on
September 30, 1973.
Mrs. Flavia (Gustafson) Westerlund - February 11 ~ Flavia was born on September
10, 1901 and joined Temple fellowship on February 4. 1917. Flavia sang in
the choir, worked in the kitchen and helped around the church in anyway
she could.
Mrs. Gladys Mathis - March 3 ~ Gladys was born on December 14, 1895 and joined
Temple fellowship on December 3, 1980.
Ms. Myrtle Johnston - March 9 ~ Myrtle was born on August 2, 1894.
Mr. Frank Johanson - December 4 ~ Frank joined Temple fellowship on April
7,1963.
Mr. Henning Johnson - December 30 ~ Henning and Josie joined Temple fellowship
on May 5, 1974. They were custodians of the church and lived in the former
apartment where the church offices are now located.
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living
in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I
choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to
depart and be with Christ, which is better by far......."
Philippians 1:21-23 NIV
1990
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
Jon Christian entered into the fellowship at Temple.
May 11, was the official date on the License from Multnomah
County for Pastor Mike to preach. Return to 1989
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Mary Ellen Nelson - June 10 ~ Mary Ellen was born on September 19, 1922 and
joined Temple fellowship on September 21, 1983.
Mrs. Nathiel "Ducky" Bergstrom - October 8 ~ Ducky was born on
June 12, 1921 and joined Temple fellowship on March 14, 1948 with sister Gwen
and brother in law LaVerne.
"So do not be ashamed of the testimony about out Lord of of me his
prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power
of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of
anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This
grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now
been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has
destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the
gospel. And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a
teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause
for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is
able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day."
2 Timothy 1:8-12 NIV
1991
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
Tony Nimis was High School Director
Temple
was blessed with the ownership of the parking lot on the Southwest corner of the
block.
It was obtained through the trade of other property and a lease back
arrangement for the use of parking during the weekday.
This allowed the church to obtain the property with no out of pocket
costs.
The small kitchen
in the lower level east of the fireside room was remodeled. John Pumphery
was the architect.
December 7,
Floie Davis
died and went to be with the Lord.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Catherine Englet - January 9 ~ Catherine was born on October
14, 1905 and joined Temple fellowship on May 10, 1978.
Mrs. Dorothy Newell - March 18
~ Mrs. Newell joined Temple fellowship on December 30 1973.
Jacqueline Swanson - Unknown
Miss Esther Walthinsen - August 20 ~ Miss Walthinsen joined Temple fellowship on
April 4, 1969.
Mrs. Lu Shaber - October 28 ~ Mrs. Shaber was born on July 18, 1905 and joined
Temple fellowship on November 4, 1984.
Mrs. Floie Davis - December 7 ~ Floie Davis was born on March 7, 1906 and
joined Temple fellowship on October 1, 1950. She taught the kindergarten
Sunday school class for many years. She was the mother of Bob Davis who
lives in Spain with his wife.
Mrs. Gertrude Baty - December
13 ~ Mrs. Baty was born on May 16, 1888 and joined Temple fellowship on
November 5, 1978.
"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift
of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit
God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
1992
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
May 14-17, The 103rd Annual
Meeting of the Columbia Baptist Conference was held at Temple. See the
February-April front Cover of the Conference
Call.
October 11, Pastor Mike was
ordained for the ministry at Temple.
December, Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Green (Hazel) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A large
reception was held in the Upper Room.
Mr. Ray Green was the Church
Administrator.
In
Memoriam ~ Kyle Eugene James ~ January 15
Miss Lois Smith - February 14
~ Lois was born on October 21, 1902 and joined Temple fellowship on July 20,
1980.
Mr. Wendell E. Bates - May 25 ~ Mr. Bates was born on August 5, 1933 and
joined Temple fellowship on April, 24, 1978.
Mr. George Obinger - September 9 ~ Mr. Obinger was born on December 14, 1919 and
joined Temple fellowship on December 8, 1947.
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
1993
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
August, Terry Tharpe and family moved to serve a church in
Poulsbo, Washington.
Tony Nimis
served as High
School Director until June.
Fran Maynard
(Malmsted)
was Director of Music.
Summer Mission Team
trains in the running of a Daily Vacation Bible School in Lebanon, Oregon, and
then spent two weeks running their own VBS in Mehama and Woodburn, Oregon.
Dean Longfellow was
Director of High School Ministries.
Ron and Leta Kriens
home on furlough from Southeast Asia earlier than expected when the host
government terminated its relationship with the Kriens' sending organization.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Neva Johnson - November 14 ~ Mrs. Johnson Joined Temple
fellowship on March 24, 1963.
"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power,
together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high
and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses
knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3:17b-19 NIV
1994
Steve Roy
continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
July 24, ~ Commissioning
service for Ron and Leta Kriens.
July 31, Ron Kriens
and family return to Southeast Asia under local sponsorship.
The
Hope Vietnamese Baptist Church was started.
Pastor Roy left Temple.
Twelve new members
were added to the Temples roll, two by
baptism, ten by letter.
In Memoriam ~
June Steves ~ April 28Mr. Bob Bergstrom - June 11 ~ Bob was born on September 9, 1923 and joined Temple fellowship on January 27, 1946.
Ms. Cathy Lorenz - July 16 ~ Ms. Lorenz was born on October 11, 1932 and joined Temple fellowship on July 25, 1979.
Mrs. Ken (Ruth) Mc Carthy - August 10 ~ The Mc Carthy's, Mr.Ken and Mrs. Ruth and daughter Sharon joined Temple Fellowship on April 7, 1968. Mr. Ken McCarthy designed the kitchen in the Upper Room at Temple and the kitchen was dedicated to his wife Ruth.
Mr. David Lee Goddard - August 20 ~ David was born to Winn and Marianne Goddard on January 20, 1955 and joined Temple fellowship on November 18, 1973.
Mr. Greg Anderson - September 15. Greg joined Temple fellowship on January 8, 1961.
Mrs. Neva Johnson - November 14
Mrs. Judith (Judy) Ranes ~ December 11
Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God
unless they are born of water and Spirit."
John 3:5 NIV
1995
Steve Roy
was Senior Pastor.
June 1, Paul Flood joined the
staff as director of music which included choir director.
June 11, 6:00
PM ~ An ordination Service for Mr. David Deppmeier. Dave and wife Lisa
have been active with our high school ministry. He recently graduated from
Western Seminary and has also completed chaplainry school for the Army.
June 25, 6:00
PM ~ Farewell Service for the Roy's. This Evening was a special time of
farewell for Pastor Steve, Susan, Andrew, Beth and Lydia Roy. This week
concludes seven years of ministry at Temple Reception followed in the
Upper Room.
July 1, Pastor Mike
Pinkerton (Pastor Mike), began his first
year as Interim Senior Pastor.
September 4, Mandy
Strandberg passed away.
Gary Shank
served
as Interim Associate Pastor.
Jon Christian
(church moderator) left for Wisconsin.
Don Green was voted
to the job of Church Moderator.
Temple welcomed
twenty-three new
members were welcomed this year.
Computer system in
offices completed.
Mortgage on the
building paid off for the addition on West Side of the Church.
See photo of
Board
of Elders - Deaconess.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Katherine K. Youzva - February 1 ~ Katherine was born on
November 24, 1901 and joined Temple fellowship on September 30, 1987.
Mrs. Alice Bilyeu - March 13 ~ Alice was born on November 6, 1907 and joined
Temple fellowship on June 24, 1990.
Mrs. Helen Diebold - March 16 ~ She joined Temple fellowship on April 25, 1965.
Her husband was Mr. Carl D. Diebold who owned a lumber company in Wood Village,
Oregon.
Mr. Mandroff Strandberg - September 4 ~ Mandy was born on September 16, 1906 and
joined Temple fellowship on November 2, 1924. He was married to Hildur and
they had two boys: Don and Paul.
Miss Ellen Danielson - December 17 ~ Ellen was born on February 17, 1895 and
joined Temple fellowship on January 13, 1982.
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God
has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:14 NIV
1996
Mike
Pinkerton continued as Interim Pastor at our church.
March 14,
Mrs. Hazel Sievers, a long time member of Temple died today. She was 94
years old.
June 1, Pastor Mike Pinkerton was called as Temple's
Twenty Third Senior Pastor. He accepted the position that day.
July 28 ~ An Installation
Service was held for Michael L Pinkerton. An installation service has been
described as a combination of a worship service and a wedding. It is the
formalizing of the union between a church and its pastor done in the sight of
the Head of the church, Jesus Christ. It involves the commitment of the
church and the pastor to follow the Lord and to love and serve each other for as
long as the Lord leads. It is a time of joyful celebration and
thanksgiving to God. Let us rejoice together in God's blessing!!
November, Gary
Shank leaves for a pastorate at Immanuel Baptist Church in Monmouth, Illinois.
Church building was
painted and sound system and heating upgraded.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Joe (Velma) Ryan - January 14
Mrs. Hazel Wangsness Sievers - March 14 ~ Hazel joined Temple fellowship on June
4, 1961.
Mrs. Gust (Linnea) Almquist - July 15
Mrs. Ray (Evelyn Anderson) Lott - September 17. She joined Temple
Fellowship on April 9, 1925.
Mrs. Francis Brandon - October 7 ~ Francis was born on May 8, 1913 and joined
(along with her husband, Gatlin) Temple fellowship on January 22, 1984 .
Miss Georgia Adams - October 26
Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Carver - November 28 ~ Helen was born on July 10, 1899 and
joined Temple fellowship on March 26, 1948.
Mr. Frank Bonneau - December 18 ~ Frank was born on August 1, 1918 and
joined Temple fellowship along with his wife Nannette (Nan) on October 28, 1981.
Mrs. Caroline May Wilson - December 25 ~ Mrs. Wilson was born in May 1931 and
joined Temple fellowship on November 13, 1983.
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open
the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with
Me."
Revelation 3:20
1997
Mike
Pinkerton continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
January
1, Paul Flood became part of the church staff in a full-time position as
Minister of Music.
January 5,
6:00 PM ~ A Dedication Service was held for Art and Mae Greenleaf at Temple with
a reception, after, in the Upper Room.
January 14, A
memorial service was held in the sanctuary for Velma Opal Ryan, wife of Joe
Ryan.
April 3, Ruby
Brugh,
Hildur Strandberg and Dagmar Walthinson were honored by the Deaconess at Viola
Christenson's home for their age. Ruby was 91,
Hildur was 90,
Dagmar was 90.
Art Greenleaf was Associate Pastor. He devoted 25%
of his time as Chaplin to Portland Fire Bureau.
In
Memoriam ~ Mrs. Margaret Burgherr - January 6 ~ Mrs. Burgherr was born on
August 2, 1908 and joined Temple fellowship on January 22, 1986.
Mrs. Joe (Velma) Ryan - January 14 ~ Mrs. Ryan was born on April 18, 1924 and
joined Temple fellowship with husband Joe Ryan on September 8, 1974.
Miss Helen Carlson - July 10 ~ Helen joined Temple fellowship on November 26,
1925. She was daughter of Mr. A B Carlson.
Mrs. Birger (Ella) Arnbom - July 25 Ella and husband Birger joined
Temple fellowship on April 8, 1928.
Mrs. Lucille Dillaboy - September 15 ~ Mrs. Dillaboy was born on July 25, 1915
and joined Temple fellowship on May 3,1978.
Mrs. Freda B Wennermark - November 21 ~ Freda was born in Oberlin, Kansas on
July 23, 1908 and joined Temple fellowship on April 12, 1942 along with
husband Martin. They had one son Bernie and one daughter, Viola.
Mr. Ray (Raymond S.) Lott - November 27 ~ Ray was born in the month of November,
1911 and joined Temple fellowship on April 17, 1938. The following was
written by children Bob, Ed, Bill and Janet for his Memorial Service,
"There are very few people in this world as unique and as funny as was our
father, Ray Lott. God made him very special, His humor and
hospitality blessed the lives of hundreds of people." He was married
to Evelyn (Anderson) Lott.
Mr. John Harry Campbell Sr. December 12 ~ John Campbell was born on July 4, 1912
and joined Temple fellowship on April 2, 1950 along with wife Lea
Campbell.
"If my people,
who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive
their sin and heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
1998
Mike
Pinkerton continued as Senior Pastor at our church.
October, new sound
system put into place.
November, Dave
Christenson family left for Belgium to work with the Muslim population.
December, Jon Christian
accepted the call to become Director of Youth and Junior High Ministries.
The carpeting
was replaced
in the entire church sanctuary. Pews were removed from the sanctuary and replaced
after the carpet was installed. (A very coordinated effort).
The Vietnamese
Baptist Church helped with carpet installation work and other special services.
Pastor Mike
visited Ghana, West Africa and The Hawaiian Islands.
Sonbeam Day Care
was in it's 15th year of operation.
In Memoriam ~ Mrs. Dagmar Walthinsen - February 17 ~ Dagmar was born on September 9,1907 and joined Temple fellowship on 1955. She would have been 91 years old in September.
"For You
created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I
praise You because I am fearfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that
full well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret
place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw
my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book
before one of them came to be."
Psalm 139:13-16
NIV