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Debra’s Do’s and Don’ts Debra Blair Abron

How are you doing on your weight loss and life change journey? Is everything going the way you thought it should? Do you feel like you’ve gotten to a point and you haven’t seen more results?

And, the most important question is, “Have you had to deal with haters while on your journey?” All of these questions and more are questions many of us have when we set out on this journey of changing our lives health wise.

Question 1: Is everything going the way you thought it should? Well, when starting out on any new journey, it will have its ups and downs. The key is to celebrate the victories and reevaluate the losses or in this case, the gains. You have to understand that changing the way you eat can have setbacks, it’s normal.

When a setback occurs you have to refresh and restart, but don’t give up. Remember this is a lifestyle change!

Question 2: Do you feel like you’ve gotten to a point and you haven’t seen more results? Losing weight is not easy! Eating healthy and actually thinking about what you eat can be hard at times. So, when you see weight loss over a period of time and then it seems nothing else is happening, you have to look at your plan and see if there are ways you can switch up what you’ve been doing. Sometimes you 3

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have to add to or takeaway you’ve been. Your mind and body deserves change after a while. It’s simple, reboot every six weeks so your mind and body can get out of the stagnate stage. Stay focused but don’t give up.

Question 3: Have you had to deal with haters while on your journey? Changing your life for the better is never easy! You have life, family, bills, and other stressful situations that come along with being an adult. But, what can be more difficult than any of these things are “HATERS”! Haters are those individuals that are either jealous of your success or fear you will now take the attention away from them.

Those individuals that are happy for your new life change will root you on and keep you encouraged. But, those individuals that are intimidated by your success will say negative things, make sly remarks, or say negative things in a joking manner as if they are playing.

Don’t let their ignorance or lack of self-esteem discourage you. Keep to your circle of family and friends that have your back or have your best interest at heart. If you find you don’t have a core group of people to keep you inspired, remember why you are doing this. This life change is for you and you have to be strong in mind and spirit. So, shake those HATERS off, they ain’t worth it!

Remember when making changes in your life, no matter what they are, you will have its ups and downs, bumps in the road, or and negative people. Your goal is to face these challenges, be positive, and don’t ever give up and don’t go back to your old habits! Yes, these struggles are real, but not impossible to overcome.

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Hollis Brashar was a revolutionary in terms of a school board member having transition from segregation to desegregation the school board tremendously stature relative to Hollis Brashar was Cutting Edge thought pattern with DISD and with the Statue of the school system should be forever grateful for his contributions to the Dallas Independent School District and Dallas at large. A wake for former Dallas school board president Hollis Brashear will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Road in Dallas.

Services will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday at the church, where Brashear was an elder. A retired Army lieutenant colonel, Brashear will be buried

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at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Hollis Brashear, 81, died Sunday in his sleep at the rehabilitation center where he had been staying after a recent hospital stay.

Thanks Mr. Brashear. Rest in peace.

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We Are Survivors Survivor of childhood molestation, rape and domestic violence Final Part

Two months after I left, I finally went to our apartment to move my things into storage and on that day he tried to kill me. I remember thinking that I would die by strangulation. Thankfully, he let me go and I eventually moved to San Diego where I eventually found a job. To forget the past, I drank and had little self-worth. I did anything to try and forget the past. I thought that forgetting it was better than dealing with it. Most people seem to shy away from people after being in an abusive relationship, but I ran head first into as much attention as I could.

I went to therapy and tried to talk to my friends, but no one believed that the man I was married to would do anything to hurt me. I felt so isolated and only two people stuck by me through all of this. I moved to Orange County, and it was my big chance for a future. I got a job with a temporary agency, making barely enough money to pay my bills, but everything was MINE. The best part was that he didn’t know where I lived. Until the day he called and begged to get back together, he had changed.

We had been apart for 18 months so I wanted to believe him. I made the mistake of allowing him to come down and spend a weekend to talk and see if there was anything left of the relationship and to see if he had changed. How perfect! I could be with him and have no violence and then I hadn’t really failed at marriage, right? After spending time with him, I realized he hadn’t changed. He was still the same person. I asked him to leave and he did.

Over the past several years he has emailed me and

contacted me on Facebook. I’ve come to realize he will never stop trying to reach me. After a while, I started working on myself, realizing that my unhappiness was not good for me. I deserved to be happy.

What I went through with him was not a reflection of who I am or what I am worth. I started writing again and encourage others to write about their day and feelings and then reflect on what you have written. I began to feel like my old self again. I started looking at dating again and I even stopped drinking occasionally. I didn’t feel the need to be numb any more. In 2006, I had the amazing opportunity to

become a mother through adoption. Every moment of my life became about this little girl. I knew that everything had to change but I never realized that I had pushed my past so far back in my mind. I didn’t realize how much changing my life would require me to deal with things. I have been the mother to my beautiful daughter for 3 years and 5 months.

Two and a half years ago I married an amazing man, a man that would never raise his hand to me.

To this day, I don’t like scarves around my neck, or really anything touching the front of my neck. I

By Wanda McKinley

apologize for everything, my fault or not. I worry that my daughter will follow in my footsteps, just as I followed in my mother’s. I worry that no matter how many times I say I am a SURVIVOR of domestic violence that I will have nightmares for the rest of my life. Surviving domestic violence is one day at a time. I believe that forgiveness is important in moving on but not forgetting because this made you a stronger person. You lived through something that most people couldn’t. I don’t like people to pity me or apologize for what he did to me. I want people to see me as a strong woman, a mother and a wife; a woman that survived and is thriving. A woman with a mission to help educate others on domestic violence. Are you supposed to be terrified to leave? YES. Are you supposed to think about him afterwards? YES. Are you supposed to be able to move on and have a happy and healthy relationship? YES. There is no one way to deal with the after trauma of domestic violence but know you can do it. There are so many people here to help, so many organizations that want you to succeed!

You can do it. Each person deals with this in their own way, none of them are any better; only different.

f you have a survival story to tell, let me share it. If you have any questions please contact me, Wanda McKinley at 214-454-2933 and/or wearesurvivorsfoundation@gmail.com. Also visit us at www.wearesurvivorsfoundation.org

Local Legends Mattie Nash, former City Councilperson and Community Activist; Joyce Ann Brown, Champion of the incarcerated; Connie Davis, businesswoman; Dr. Joseph Rhodes, first African American President of Bishop College; Dr. C.B.T. Smith, legendary pastor of Golden Gate Baptist Church and Ernest “Ernie” Banks, professional baseball player and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom will be honored during a Black History Month celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, February 19 at 3 pm at Southwest Center Mall, 3662 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75237.

The community is invited to join the family and friends of the recipients, keynote speaker Rev. Ledious Johnson, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church and his choir as they pay tribute to these outstanding Dallasites.

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Sports With Bill Casey “Hott Doc” Blair

THIS WEEK IN PANTHER ATHLETICS

Friday, Feb. 10 Women’s / Men’s Tennis – vs. Texas Permian Basin, 9 a.m.

Softball – vs. Louisiana Monroe and vs. Sam Houston at LouisianaMonroe Tournament, 3 p.m. / 7 p.m.

Women’s / Men’s Indoor Track – at Howie Ryan Invitational, All Day Bowling – at Stephen F. Austin Tournament, Copperfield Lanes, Houston, All Day Saturday, Feb. 11 Women’s Tennis – at McNeese St., 1 p.m.

Softball – vs. Northwestern State and Southern Illinois at LouisianaMonroe Tournament, 9 a.m. / 1 p.m.

Bowling – at Stephen F. Austin Tournament, Copperfield Lanes, Houston, All Day Women’s / Men’s Basketball - DH at Jackson St. 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. (Radio – KPVU 91.3 FM)* Sunday, Feb. 12 Women’s Tennis – at LSU-Alexandria, 10 a.m.

Softball – vs. Grambling at Louisiana-Monroe Tournament, 9 a.m.

Bowling – at Stephen F. Austin Tournament, Copperfield Lanes, Houston, All Day ON THE HORIZON Monday, Feb. 13 Men’s Golf – at James S. Litz Tournament, All Day Women’s / Men’s Basketball - DH at Grambling St. 5:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. (Radio – KPVU 91.3 FM)* Tuesday, Feb. 14 Men’s Golf – at James S. Litz Tournament, All Day

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Wednesday, Feb. 15 Panther Sports Report Radio Show – Noon, pvpanthers.com Thursday, Feb. 16 Women’s / Men’s Indoor Track – at SWAC Championship, Birmingham, Ala., All Day Friday, Feb. 17 Baseball – vs. Illinois-Chicago (DH), New Orleans, La., 11 a.m.

Women’s / Men’s Indoor Track – at SWAC Championship, Birmingham, Ala., All Day Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup, D’Iberville, Miss., All Day Women’s Tennis – at Texas Arlington, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 Baseball – vs. Alcorn St., New Orleans, La., 2 p.m., MLB Network Women’s / Men’s Basketball – vs. Miss. Valley St., 3 p.m. / 5 p.m.

Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup, D’Iberville, Miss., All Day Men’s Tennis – vs. Oral Roberts (match at Texas-Arlington) / at SMU, 10 a.m. / 4:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis – vs. Oral Roberts (match at Texas Arlington), 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19 Baseball – at New Orleans, 1 p.m., Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup, D’Iberville, Miss., All Day Men’s Tennis –at Texas Arlington, 2 p.m.

All times central Home events in bold *denotes SWAC games #pvamuathletics

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March 4-10. 2017 THEME: ÒA Demonstration of GodÕs Unfailing LoveÓ Ð Psalms 85:7 Sunday Night, March 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM

City Wide Mass Meeting along with Ushers and Nurses March. All participating churches of the city will unite for this service.

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PRESIDENTÕS NIGHTS | MARCH 5-10, 2017 Sunday Night Monday Night Wednesday Night Thursday Night Friday Night Vice President President Vice President Vice President Vice President Terry White George Pryor T. L. Brown David Wilson Robert Murphy Night Night Night Night Night

OFFICERS FOR THE BAPTIST MINISTERÕS UNION Rev. Dr. G. W. Pryor

President Sr. Pastor, New Birth Missionary Bap=st Church

Rev. R. Murphy 1st Vice President Pastor, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church

Rev. T. L. Brown Rev. D. Wilson Rev. Terry White 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President 4th Vice President Pastor, New Mt. Zion Pastor, Greater Cornerstone Pastor, Marsalis Avenue Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church

Rev. J. Smith Secretary Pastor, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Rev. J. W. Mosley Rev. T. C. Marshall Rev. J. Prui5 Assistant Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer

February 10, 2017 Terry White, Pastor/Teacher

Rollin With A Brotha

Welcome to the weekend baby! Ahhhhh Valentines Day is only a few days away. According to Woman’s Health Magazine(One of my Wife’s favorites)1-4 men have admitted forgetting(kaboom) the day. If you have no idea what you want to do for your baby, Psychology Today recommends doing some type of charity where together you’d use the Valentine’s money and together volunteer to help someone else. I know you’re saying , hmmmmm or nawwwwww,lol...”P.T.” went on to share some of the benefits of the charity celebration approach including a drop in your blood pressure and an endorphin release so you end up feeling happier!

As for us, this June we celebrate our 27th Wedding Anniversary and are soooooooo

looking forward to a real Mommy/ Daddy time getaway. Mommy/ Daddy time is simply the time you had without interruption by those we’ve made, before we made them,lol. As for our “V” Day fun, I must admit when Mrs. B took Monday and Tuesday off to spend with me it was very impressive.

I’ve planned most of the fun during our 28 year relationship, so I’ll admit to being pretty excited about the lady in the picture at the top of this column taking charge! . Not sure what we’ll be doing(Hehehe), but I know it’s gonna be turnt up.

Happy Valentine’s Weekend to everyone who is loved and loves somebody.....

In Smokin Tidbits:Congrat’s to Jay-Z and Beyonce on the pregnancy. If Beyonce

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you’ve not heard, they’re having twins. Beyonce appears to be 4-5 months along which makes me wonder how she’s gonna headline the huge Coachella Music Fest this April? Hmmmm. We’ll get a better look at Mrs. Carter this Sunday at 7 on Channel 11 as she performs on this years Grammy’s! If anyone can, it’s Queen “B”!

Female fans are gonna have another reason to love “Power” when it returns to the Starz Cable Network on June 6th.

Actor Lorenz Tate joins the cast as NY Lorenz Tate politician with “connections”. Also look for tate in the Summer 17 film “Best Man Holiday”!!! Hope you had a chance to see the New Edition Mini-series on BET. Next up for the star treatment is Jodeci

according to group Member Mr. Dalvin. Look for this on BET’s sister station VH-1! Finally there is a petition to have 105.7 Morning Man Steve Harvey because he took the opportunity to meet with Donald Trump. My thought is LEAVE STEVE ALONE. It was time to stand up BEFORE the election and this carpet bagger becoming President. I’d love to meet with the Donald, but would probably end up with Omaroosa who’s just been appointed White House Communications Director! Lawd have mercy! Happy Birthday to YOU and celebs this week:Chris Rock 52, Bobby Brown 48, The Big Show 45, Kevin Gates 31, Michael B. Jordan 29 and “Blackish” Star Yara Shahidi is 16! Thanks for “Rollin With A Brotha” online and in The Elite News!!!

Cicely Tyson Celebrates 17th Annual Destiny Awards with St. Philip’s School & Community Center (DALLAS, TX - February 8, 2017) – In the midst of the division America has seen this year, St. Philip’s School & Community Center advocates the importance of communities coming together. Seeking to promote the “oneness of humankind,” St. Philip’s will host the 17th annual Destiny Award Luncheon on Wednesday, February 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the Snyder Activity Center on St. Philip’s campus at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, located in South Dallas. Student showcase demonstrations will begin at 10:30 a.m.

ian Award in honor of their exceptional work towards promoting unity among diverse communities. “Jewel and I have watched St. Philip’s grow and prosper. We will continue to be supporters of the school,” Parish says.

Cicely Tyson, the iconic Tony Award, two time Emmy Award winner, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient will engage in a live intimate discussion, moderated by the award winning journalist, Soledad O’Brien with a message of “Mentoring Peace Makers”. Ms. Tyson, is well-known for her performances in the 1972 film, “Sounder,” 1974 film, “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and her more recent role in the 2011 film, “The Help.”

Destiny Luncheon’s major 2017 sponsors include: $25,000: Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, Diana and Todd Maclin, The David B. Miller Family Foundation, Mona and David Munson, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky $10,000: Amegy Bank, Joe and Kimberly Colonnetta, Lisa and Clay Cooley, Hunt Consolidated, Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Nancy Perot and Rod Jones, Tina and Dan Stansbury, Jr. $5,000: Mrs. Elaine Agather, Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Juliette Aston and Mark Moussa, Suzanne Caruso, Mary Blake and Chuck Meadows,

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St. Philip’s welcomes Rev. Paul Rasmussen, Senior Minister, Highland Park United Methodist Church as this year’s Honorary Chair along with Ashlee Kleinert and Michelle Thomas as Event Co-Chairs.

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Cigna, Melissa and Trevor Fetter, The Feuer Family and Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West, Thomas Halsey, Bobby Lyle, Abigail and Andrew Sinwell, Abigail Williams and Kathy Crow, All funds raised will directly benefit services promoting Christian education, senior services, hunger, student engagement and athletics. Event tickets are still

available at www.stphilips1600.org/donate

St. Philip’s School & Community Center is a private Christian school in southern Dallas serving over 200 students in grades PK2 through 6th grade (ages 2–12), and a multi-faceted community center, providing numerous athletic, educational and social services to approximately 3,000 children, youth, and adults annually.

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Church Chat January Member Of The Month Benevolence Committee Pastor’s Aide Committee Favorite Song: “The Lord Will Make A Way” Favorite Scripture: The Model Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sis Melba Cotton February Member Of The Month

Join us for the 42nd Annual Elite News Awards Night Ceremony February 24, 2017 7 o’clock Carver Heights Baptist Church 2510 E. Ledbetter Dallas,TX 75216

Favorite Song: “The Lord Will Make A Way” Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23

Bro. Lewis J. Warren

Words Of Wisdom

What if you woke up today with only the things you were thankful for yesterday?

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By: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Welcoming Refugees in the Midst of a Travel Ban

On January 27, 2017, just a week after his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order implementing a travel ban for entry to the United States for travelers from seven countries: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The order was signed hastily and has had disastrous ramifications. Alarmingly, the travel ban also includes those who have a valid visa from one of those seven countries, and there have been reports of people being detained from countries off of this list. It is becoming a Muslim Ban, fulfilling the worst of Donald Trump’s promises during his divisive campaign. Exclusivity of this nature does not represent us as a people and country. If Donald Trump’s Administration does not reverse course, we will be remembered as a nation made up of immigrants that lost its values due to hate and fear.

In a White House press release, the President attempted to justify his insensitivity to humanity by stating, “the United States must be vigilant during the visa-issuance process to ensure that those approved for admission do not intend to harm Americans and that they have no ties to terrorism.” Under the executive order the U.S. refugee program is suspended for 120 days while indefinitely not allowing refugees to enter from Syria. What is disheartening to me, is that these are suffering humans who have risked everything to flee persecution and danger, and they have already undergone a nearly two year rigorous vetting process in order to enter the U.S. Nevertheless, all of the sudden thousands are being turned away due to this hasty and hateful ban. When refugees arrive to our country and here in the Dallas area they are welcomed by generous families, church members, and citizens who work with nonprofits who help them become acclimated to a new city and country, enroll their children in schools, assist them in learning English and applying for jobs so they can 13

fully participate in our democracy. They appreciate America and came here to contribute to American life—they should not be greeted with hostility.

In Dallas and North Texas we have opened our doors to refugees fleeing war and persecution and famine and poverty – welcoming them to our community, because we believe. People deserve peace, no matter where they come from. Parents should not have to shelter or hinder their children from adventure because of the dangers that await them. Additionally, children should be able to receive a quality education. These are basic privileges that we so often take for granted in America, not realizing that refugees are seeking to have a more fulfilled life and become contributors of society instead of hidden beings. Our communities are not threatened by our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters; in fact they have allowed us to reflect on who we are as people by showing compassion and truly living out the foundation this nation was built

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upon. We will continue to respect religious differences and I will promote dialogue between citizens of the community through our annual workshops that promote awareness around Refugee Day.

Perhaps there is some underlying fear my Republican colleagues have with the arrival of immigrants and refugees – noting the newest bill being proposed to curtail the number of legal immigrants allowed to enter the country. As the travel ban is currently under review in the lower courts, the Trump administration is seeking a reversal of its temporary suspension to move forward. However, instead of continuously stoking the fears of innocent Americans, we need to remember that there are people around the world and whom we live among that are attempting to live a better life.

The North Texas and Dallas community continues to prosper because of how immigrants and refugees contribute positively to our community and help us build a stronger state and nation.

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Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church 2723 S Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216

Elder R. Emanuel Pastor

Church 214-943-6007 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10: 00 am Prayer & Praise Worship 7:00 pm www.marsalisavenuebc.com

Rev. Terry White Pastor

New El Bethel Baptist Church

Rev Daryl Carter Pastor

Dr. Timothy J. Brown Pastor

Pastor

1569 Ann Arbor Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 Church (214) 375-2913 www.chtchurch.org Pastor

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church 2847 S Marsalis Ave Dallas, Texas 75216 Church (214) 948-1301 Dr. Carey C Toney Sr. Founder Pastor Teacher 1st Lady C>aShawn Toney Pastor

Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Night Service 7:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 pm Thurday 8:00 pm

Howard Durham III General Overseer Sr. Pastor

The Lord Missionary Baptist Church

6722 Bexar St Dallas, TX 75215 Church 214-428-5459 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Rev. Lelious A Johnson Pastor

Rev. Marlon J. Duncan Pastor

Greater Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St Dallas, Texas Church: (214) 744-1677

Rev. Johnny Smith Pastor

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Morning Glory 7:45 am Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30 am

Denny D. Davis Pastor

2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 972-0218 Sunday Service 7:45 & 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 11am & 10am Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00pm Rev. Burley Hudson www.gebcdallad.org Pastor

Freindship West Baptist Church

Christian Holy Temple Church

Rev Oliver W Lomax-

St. John Grand Prairie Campus 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Phone: (972) 264-1483 Sunday Worship 7:00 9:00 & 11:00 Email: sjbcsupport@sjbcfamily.com Website: http://sjcfamily.org

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser St. Dallas, Texas 75216

Hours of Oporation Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm Phone: (214) 946-3584 www.newbethell.com

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 Church (972) 228-5200 Sun Moning Services 8:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 12 Noon & 7:00 pm

Frederick Duglass Haynes, III Pastor

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

4325 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 Church (214) 337-1713 Sunday School 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30am Pastor

Paradise Missionary Baptist Church 1222 E Red Bird Ln, Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 376-1534

Sunday School 9:20 Morning Service 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Rev Anthony Nolan Sr

Pastor

Shekinah Glory Community Church

515 W Center St, Duncanville, TX 75116 Church: (972) 780-8133 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Tuesday Bible Enrichment 7:00pm Wedensday Rev. Ned Armstrong

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Throne Room Prayer - 5:00am

Bishop R.L. Etheridge II Pastor

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The House of Prayer MBC

Cornerstone Baptist Church

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Rev. Bryan Carter Pastor

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Bexar Street Baptist Church

Rev. C JR Phillips Pastor

Apostle Herman Murry Jr. Pastor

Calvary Temple Community Church

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Munger Avenue Baptist Church

1501 Clay Mathis Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 Church: (972) 222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays @ 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church

Rev. Joe S Patterson Sundays @ 11:00 A.M. Pastor

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The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church

New Birth Baptist Church

Rev. Tommy Brown Pastor

444 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75224 Church: (214) 374-0828 Early Morning Worship 7:50 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 7:00

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New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

2419 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas, TX 75215

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

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Church: (214) 421-7211 Sunday School 9:15 Morning Worxhip 11:00 am Monday Children Education 7pm Rev. John McGee Tiesday Prayer Meeting Noon Pastor www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

Lighthouse Church Of God in Christ

Rev. David E Wilson Pastor

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2127 S Corinth St Rd, Dallas, TX 75203 Church: (214) 371-2421 Morning Worship 11 am www.lighthousecogic.com

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