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Get woke
Preachers traffic in words. And because language changes, it’s fun and challenging to keep up with new words and new meanings of words that appear in our cultural lexicon. Like “woke.”
Being woke is a way of talking about becoming newly aware of circumstances you once were asleep to. Being woke has its roots in the Black Lives Matter movement. Usually it refers to a white person who awakens to the realities of racial, gender or sexual inequalities that exist in the structures of our everyday lives. Most of us who get woke have an encounter with some injustice that sparks a new or fresh or changed understanding of our previous thinking. The Twittersphere is full of hashtags on the subject, such as #getwoke or #staywoke.
Christians know the verse from Romans 12 that calls us to a different way of seeing: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
The “world” St. Paul talks about is the way things are organized that is contrary to the divine intent for human flourishing. If we want to participate in the redemption of all things, we need to get woke to God’s desires for the world. We need to be able to discern what is good and acceptable and perfect. And that takes having our minds renewed.
As a pastor, I have been amazed at walking beside people with brain injuries. A young adult friend who had a mountain biking accident suffered a severe head injury. Two young children were in a recent car accident and suffered head trauma. In each case, the brain went to sleep for a time while it tried to heal. Doctors sometimes induce a coma in order to give it the necessary rest to recover. When they wake it up, there is work to be done to connect new neuropaths that will allow the mind to work again. The brain needs to be retrained to do the things necessary for the person to walk and talk and function normally. Similarly, we are called to a lifelong practice of mind renewal that allows us to see how asleep we have been to God’s will for the world. When we awaken spiritually, we are not immediately healed. We still want to return to the patterns of seeing and conceiving the world that keep injustice in place. Getting woke and
Worship
ANGLICAN ALL SAINTS EAST DALLAS / allsaintseastdallas.org
Sunday worship 5:00 pm / Live in God’s Presence. Live Out His Love. Meeting at Central Lutheran Church / 1000 Easton Road
BAPTIST
PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH / 3933 Northwest Pky / pcbc.org
Worship & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45 Traditional, Contemporary, Spanish Speaking / 214.860.1500
WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100
Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street
214.824.8185 / Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel /10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org
LUTHERAN
CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA / 1000 Easton Road
Sunday School for all ages 9:00 am / Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor Rich Pounds / CentralLutheran.org / 214.327.2222
FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Lane Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org
Methodist
GRACE UMC / Diverse, Inclusive, Missional Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 am / Worship, 10:50 am 4105 Junius St. / 214.824.2533 / graceumcdallas.org
LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC / 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com
Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:30 am Coffee
Worship: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Traditional / 11:00 am Contemporary
PRESBYTERIAN
NORTHRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6920 Bob-O-Link Dr. 214.827.5521 / www.northridgepc.org / Welcomes you to Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am / Church School 9:35 am / Childcare provided.
ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN / Skillman & Monticello Rev. Rob Leischner / www.standrewsdallas.org
214.821.9989 / Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am
UNITY staying woke takes deliberate attention. We have to relearn what it means to be human and to be neighbors who look out for one another.
Right after those words from Romans, the apostle tells us not to think of ourselves so highly, but instead to “love one another with mutual affection and to outdo one another in showing honor.” To be woke, then, is not to insist on our own privilege, but rather to look out for the welfare of others.
Let’s get woke and stay woke.
George Mason is pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church. The Worship section is underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the neighborhood businesses and churches listed here. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.
UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas. org / Sundays: 9:00 am Early Service, 11:00 am Celebration Service
UNITY ON GREENVILLE / Your soul is welcome here!
3425 Greenville Ave. / 214.826.5683 / www.dallasunity.org
Sunday Service 11:00 am and Book Study 9:30 am
Schools
The Dallas Arboretum’s early childhood programs, Bilingual Initiative and Growing Together, are expanding to include area children who are economically disadvantaged. While the preschool programs were designed to prepare children for kindergarten, the Bilingual Initiative established in 2014 provides science lessons, parent education and develop- ment discussions. More than 90 percent of children within Dallas ISD qualify as at-risk, according to a press release statement from Allyson Marbut, Dallas Arboretum vice president of education. After serving as headmaster for 34 years, Dallas Academy’s Jim Richardson will retire at the end of the 2016-17 school year. The Eastwood-area school serves 200 students in grades 1-12 with learning differences. “I don’t know of another headmaster willing to coach the teams, drive the bus, chaperone the dances and conduct the tours,” says Sarah Jayroe, public relations director. “He’s been the face of the school for all these years. His will be tough shoes to fill.”
People
R&B superstar and White Rock Lake native Erykah Badu sang and performed at the Lone Star Circus and even displayed her skills as an aerialist during a fundraising event for the nonprofit circus, which brings interesting fitness offerings to the community.
CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS
ART: Draw/Paint. Adults All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Days: Mon & Wed. Students bring supplies. Nights: 1xt month workshop, supplies furnished. Jane Cross. 214-534-6829,
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Services For You
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LICENSED PHYCHOLOGIST Academic, behavioral, ADHD, emotional testing. Children, adolescents, adults. Therapy. Dr. Katherine Pang 214-531-7624 lighthousepsychtesting.com
Perfect Holiday Host
The pressure can be unbearable, so entertain and enjoy with these tips.
1. Don’t buy the hype. Life is never the way TV portrays, so focus on being present, not perfect.
2. Celebrate your own way. Who says you need a full turkey dinner when Chinese take out is what you crave?
3. Be selective and attend the events you really love, don’t feel pressured to go to everything.
4. Alcohol isn’t needed to make the holidays merry — it can fuel tensions.
5. Know that family and friends don’t change, and you can’t make everyone happy. Take a deep breath and enjoy the season!
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USED APPLIANCES FOR SALE Washer $125. Dryer $89.1 yr. Warranty. Repair. 972-329-2202 Serving
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SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING
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A MAID FOR YOU Bonded/Insured.Park Cities/ M Streets Refs. Call Us First. Joyce 214-232-9629
AFFORDABLE CLEANING Insd./Bonded. Move In/Out. Routine Cleaning. Reliable. Dependable. Residential/ Commercial. References. 28+yrs. Delta Cleaning. 972-943-9280.
AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
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ALTOGETHER CLEAN
Relax ...We’ll Clean Your House, It Will Be Your Favorite Day! Bonded & Insurance. Free Estimates. 214-929-8413. www. altogetherclean.net
AMAZON CLEANING
Top To Bottom Clean. Fabiana.469-951-2948
MESS MASTERS Earth friendly housecleaning. 469-235-7272. www.messmasters.com Since ‘91
TWO SISTERS & A MOP
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WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM
Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS
BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR
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CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING
BRICK & STONE REPAIR
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BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319
BRICK, STONEWORK, FLAGSTONE PATIOS
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CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS
Demo existing. Stamping and Staining Driveways/Patio/Walkways
Pattern/Color available
Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (36 yrs.)
CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable. Chris 214-770-5001
EDMONDSPAVING.COM Asphalt & Concrete Driveway-Sidewalk-Patio-Repair 214-957-3216
FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001
Electrical Services
ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com
50 Yrs. Electrical Exp. Insd. 214-328-1333
Electrical Services
BRIGHT LIGHT ELECTRIC • 214-553-5333
TECL 31347 Brightening Homes and Businesses
EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Insd. Steve. TECL#27297 214-718-9648
LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL Local. Insured. Lic. #227509 Call Rylan 214-434-8735
TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639
Prompt, Honest, Quality. TECL 24668
TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658
WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891
Exterior Cleaning
G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925
FENCING & DECKS
#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com
4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.
AMBASSADOR FENCE INC. EST. 96 Automatic Gates, Fences/Decks, ambassadorfenceco.com 214-621-3217
FENCING & WOODWORK oldgatefence.com charliehookerswoodwork.com 214-766-6422
HANNAWOODWORKS.COM Decks, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574
KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK New & Repair. Free Estimates. Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699
LONESTARDECKS.COM 214-357-3975
Trex Decking & Fencing, trex.com
All Wood Decks, Arbors & Patio Covers
NORTHLAKE FENCE Locally owned and family operated. Celebrating 36 years of service. 214-349-9132 northlakefence.com
EST. 1991 #1
COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.
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FLOORING & CARPETING
DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936
Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 30 Yrs.
HASTINGS STAINED CONCRETE New/Remodel. Stain/Wax Int/Ext. Nick. 214-341-5993. www.hastingsfloors.com
Proudly serving DFW since 1999 Install · Refinish · Repair · Wax · Clean 214-543-7404 · dfwwoodfloor.co
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GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS
EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-360-0120
JIM HOWELL 214-357-8984 Frameless Shower Enclosures/Custom Mirrors. Free Estimates
LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR frameless shower enclosures • store fronts replacement windows • mirrors 214-349-8160
ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829
Handyman Services
ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 25 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830
HANDY DAN The Handyman. ToDo’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
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HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635
HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606
HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582
WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS
Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232
Your Home Repair Specialists
Drywall Doors
Senior Safety Carpentry
KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645
MELROSE TILE James Sr., Installer, Repairs. 40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746
STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943.stoneage.dennis@verizon.net
TK REMODELING 972-533-2872
Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com
TOM HOLT TILE 30 Yrs Experience In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444
WE REFINISH!
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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES
Plumbing
A2Z PLUMBING 214-727-4040
All Plumbing Repairs. Slab Leak Specialists. Licensed & Insured. ML# M36843.
AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943
ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com
Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days *Joe Faz 469-346-1814 - Se Habla Español*
ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.
M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523
NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913 Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location
THE PLUMBING MANN LLC All Plumbing! Since 1978. Family Owned. RMP/Master-14240 Insured. 214-FAST-FIX/ 214-327-8349
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House Painting
1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634
BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Professional Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768
RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT
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VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext.
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KITCHEN/BATH/
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BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC
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AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE
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CHUPIK TREE SERVICE
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Lawn Service & Landscape Installation
HOLMAN IRRIGATION
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LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work”
Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673
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