The Temple Quilt Song 1984

The Temple Quilt Song
1984

Composed and arranged by Fran Maynard

A quilt, a quilt, a very special quilt!
This quilt is special-very, very special-
Because it tells the history
of our one hundred year old church.

How did it come to be made?
Edith Ryberg had a small idea

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ryberg
that grew into this quilt.
Twenty-five women cut and stitched
Using blanket stitches and appliqué stitches,
Embroidery stitches and more.
It took these women two whole years
To complete this giant project.

Temple Quilters working on the Centennial Quilt

Our theme for our centennial is
"Let us go forward on the road
that has brought us to where we are".
Our very special quilt tells about some events
That led us to where we are today. (These words are stitched in the center square.)

Here is Olaus Okerson, the first pastor of our church.

Olaus Okerson and Family November 1881

Then building number one

Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

---I Corinthians 3:16

American Baptist Church at 4th and Alder

And building number two

I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou has made before me: I have hallowed this house which thou hast built, to put my name there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

---I Kings 9:3

The Carruthers Street Church

And the church on Glisan

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple to the Lord.

---Ephesians 2:20, 21

Hear the hymn and read the words --The Churches One Foundation

The 12th and Flanders Church

Next the church on Hoyt

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not; for it was founded upon a rock.

---Matthew 7:25

The Hoyt Street Church

Holy Bible, Book divine. Precious treasure, thou art mine.

He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, .......

---John 5:24

The Sanctuary Bible on the Communion Table

The next row begins with Mrs. Liljeroth leading the very first Sunday School class with just three students.

Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

--Matthew 19:14

Pastor and Mrs. Liljeroth

Here is Captain Johnson's wife, Ellen Johnson, breaking ground for the church we're meeting in right now.

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

--Mark 10:27

This is how our church looked before the stair tower was added

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

---Jeremiah 4:15

There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place. And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord.

I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.

---John 14:18

Let us break bread together on our knees.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them. saying, "Drink from it, all of you.

---Matthew 26:26,27 NIV

The Communion Table August 7, 2005

Elder Don Green and Music Director Paul Flood passing the Elements. August 7, 2005

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; yea I will praise him among the multitudes.

---Psalm 109:30

Where He leads me I will follow. I'll go with Him all the way.

Master, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest.

---Matthew 8:19

In 1921, the first English sermon was preached after thirty-seven years of preaching Swedish (the language of heaven, some said).

Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hath the words of eternal life.

--John 6:68

Sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care.

Now Peter and John went up together....at the hour of prayer.

---Acts 3:1

Picture taken in Bethlehem, Palastine - Oct, 2005.

Tryggare kan ingen vara, En Guds lilla barn a skara. Nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e'er was given.

The lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

--Psalm 103:13

To Daily Vacation Bible School to Daily Vacation Bible School, Hi-ho-hi-ho and away we go to Daily Vacation Bible School.

Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

---Matthew 19:14

Vacation Bible School usually took place during a couple weeks during the summer months. It was a time for children to learn Bible stories, take part in singing, memorizing Bible verses, flannel graphs, sword drills, lunch time, learning to do things and fellowship with children of your own age group, and taking part in activities in the school yard across the street.

Bus them in from the world of sin. Bus the little ones to Jesus.

I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also.

---John 10:16

On March 31, 1974, the first anniversary of the Bus Ministry there were 427 riders on the buses and 823 in attendance at Sunday School.

Our First Sunday School Bus - When the Bus Ministry Started

Silent Night, Holy Night

And they...... found Mary and Joseph, and the baby.....

---Luke 2:16

Manger scene made from snow from the mountains. Picture taken 12/14/2003

Up from the grave He arose!

There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you.

---John 14:2

Taken Inside the Garden Tomb - THE SIGN TELLS' IT ALL!

Rock-a-bye Baby........(A rose on the pulpit for a newborn baby)

And this will be a sign unto you: You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.

--Luke 2:12 KJV

Home, home, sweet, sweet home. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like our retirement home which was the dream of Pastor Linus Johnson; it was started in 1944.

I have built a house of habitation for thee.

---II Chronicles 6:2a

The Retirement Home as it was on Flanders St.

The Weilder Campus Office

"Reach out and touch that neighbor who hates you. Reach out and touch that stranger who meets you. Reach out and touch that brother who needs you. Reach our and let the smile of God touch through you."

And as many as touched became perfectly whole.

---Matthew 14:36

Carolyn Salholm Holding up Banner - 7-24-05

Going to Lake Retreat, Lake Retreat, here we come.

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

A view from south end of Camp of the lake. Picture taken in 2004.

Onward Christian Soldiers--Twenty-five men from Temple Baptist Church served their country in World War Two. Twenty-four men returned from the war. One man gave his life for his country.

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

---Ephesians 6:17

"Praise ye the Father, Praise ye the Son, Praise ye the Spirit, Praise ye the Triune God."

...The Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one.

---1 John 5:7 KJV

Temple Choir at the Favorites Choir Concert 2005. Mr. Paul Flood, director.

Coffee and hospitality are important parts of our church.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

---Hebrews 13:2 KJV

    Prior to Sunday school, at 9:30-am, coffee and donuts are served in the Upper Room.   On special occasion, the Overflow/Reception Room is used for that purpose.
    The church does not need an excuse to have a dinner or if nothing else, a desert.
     The Upper room is located in the new addition above the day care center. It has a full sized commercial kitchen and dining seating for 2 to 300 people. It can be accessed by an elevator at the ground level off the parking lot.

A Dinner in the Upper Room - August 29, 2004

Coffee and Fellowship before Sunday School

Christmas in September, many Circle meetings and cooking for the dinners of the church were projects of the Women's Mission Circle.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She like the merchants ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hand she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

--Proverbs 31:10-31

"The vision of a dying world is vast before our eyes. We feel the heart-beat of its need, we feel its feeble cries."

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

---Matthew 28:18-20

Our organ (Bach organ music)

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

---Psalm 100:2

I will sing of your love and justice' to you, O Lord, I will sing praise.

---Psalm 101:1

June Peretti playing the organ 7-32-2005

Our organ pipes

Way up high on the outside of our church where many people never look is a carving of a cross and a crown.

They made a crown of long, sharp thorns and put it on his head........As they were on their way, they came across a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross.

--Matthew 27:29,32

Relief of a cross and crown in the gable on the north side.

Temple Baptist is part of a larger group of Baptists all around the world. We are called the Baptist General Conference.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when He had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up: and a cloud received Him out of their sight.

---Acts 1:8,9 KJV

Tak fur matten, denvar richtig gut. Hunger var fur ferlich, matten den var herrlich. Thanks for the food. It was very good. Hunger was tremendous, food it was stupendous.

They, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. Praising God, and having favour with all the people.

---Acts 2:46,47

A dinner in the Upper Room

"Christ First" is the theme of the Chi Alpha House which is used by Junior Highers and High School youth.

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

---Matthew 4:17

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

---Luke 24:47

The Youth House

The men who have pastored our church: Olaus Okerson, Gustaf Liljeroth, Olaus Okerson, Nicholas Hayland, Uno Brauer, August Westerberg, John Olander, Andrew Johnson, David Oberg, Axel Vestal, Charles Asplund, Uno Brauer, Gordon Johnson, J.A. Heggert, Erik Scherstrom. Fredrich Linden, Carl Olson, C.A.Aldeen, V.E. Hedberg, Linus Johnson, Ellis Ecklof, David Danielson, Eric Lindholm, Richard Wiens, Bror Lundgren, Fred Prinzing.

Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore , and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

---Matthew 28:18-20

Pictures of Former Pastors in the Stairtower

The Last Square depicts the future of our church. The Day Care ministry will soon begin and only God knows what the future holds. So we rest in the security that God holds our future.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

---Proverbs 22:6

Entrance to the Day Care Center - 720 NE Wasco St.

Words and music to the song by

Mrs. Tom ( Fran) Maynard

Fran Maynard at the Grand Piano in the Sanctuary. Picture taken 2004.

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