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The New Year Is Coming Ephesians 5:15; “Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's Will is.” In a few short days at Henry Nelson 11:59 pm, over one billion people, all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of England’s Royal Observatory in Greenwich in 1833. After the success of that event, approximately 150 such time-balls were installed around the world. But few survive and still work. The tradition is carried on today in places like the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, DC; where a time-ball descends from a flagpole at noon each day and of course, once and a year in Times Square, where it marks the stroke of midnight. New York actually held a New Year’s celebration as early as 1904, but it wasn’t until 1907 that they “dropped” an iron and wood ball and adorned with a hundred 25-watt light bulbs. It was 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. From that date until today, the ball has dropped every year except 1942 and 1943 during the City’s WWII “dim-outs”. Crowds still gathered in Times Square during those years and greeted the New Year with a moment of silence Followed by chimes ringing out from One Times Square. Over the years, the “time-ball” has undergone about 4 re-designs. The most recent one was created for the millennial celebration in the year 2000 by Waterford Crystal. It’s a geodesic sphere, six feet in diameter, and weighing approximately 1,070 pounds. It is covered with a total of 504 crystal triangles that vary in size. Each of those triangles has a special designation: Hope for Fellowship, Hope for Peace, Hope for Wisdom, Hope for Unity, Hope for Courage, Hope for Healing, etc. The Name of the ball itself is The Star of Hope. Why would they call the New Year’s ball the “Star of Hope?” It is because each New Year is a time for hope. It’s a time for opportunity. It’s a time for each one of us to grasp a hold of our future and our destiny. Proverbs 17:24 says,” Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.” Amen!

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What we see in this verse is that we have the opportunity to grab hold of our destiny and future for this coming New Year. The hope for our future depends upon us but that hope does not lie in “wishing upon a star.” The “hope” for fellowship, peace, wisdom, courage and so on are not based upon promises, but upon a wish for what we’d like to see take place in the next year. Proverbs 17:24 is saying that the Wise man has a powerful future waiting for him because he keeps his eyes on wisdom. By contrast, the fool has his eyes on something else; His eyes are on the ends of the earth. What is the difference between the two? How can you become like the wise man and get the best God wants to give us? Well, let us take a look at the fool first. “The fool’s eyes,” says Proverbs “wander to the ends of the earth.” This verse interested me because I can visualize this guy. I remember hearing a story once about a woman who was picking strawberries in a strawberry patch. She would no sooner pick one and then she would look up and see another strawberry a couple of rows away and off she would run to pick that berry. Then she would look up and see another berry a few plants away and off she’d go, again and again and again all across the patch. And by doing this she filled one bucket in the same time a normal person could fill many. Her eyes were always wandering across the field looking for the easiest berries to find. This is what the fool is like He’s always looking for the easiest berry in the patch. He is always seeking an easy way to get ahead in his life. He is the guy who invests in the future by buying lottery tickets. He cannot seem to stay married because no person is ever good enough. He cannot keep a job because no job is good enough. He cannot stay in one church, because no church is good enough. By contrast, the wise man has two advantages over the fool. The first advantage is he is focused. Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom. The wise man is not running all over the place looking for an easy way to live his life. He realizes that the only way to achieve success in life is sticking to the task at hand. You cannot build a championship team in a day. A single sales meeting cannot transform a company into a success. A weekend marriage or parenting seminar cannot completely heal a struggling family and one sermon cannot set a church right or remove its troubles. You cannot make a success of life by looking for easy fixes. The greatest achievements can only be accomplished with consistent, focused effort and that is what the wise man does. He focuses on achieving one central objective. The main pursuit of the wise man is

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By Oscar Warren You want to start the New Although New Year’s Eve church Year off with Jesus on your services were started in the midmind, and prayerfully it will take 1700 by John Wesley, founder of you on through the entire year. the Methodist movement, the This tradition began event, known as Watch Night, before the Emancipation occupies a special place in our Proclamation, where Black folks community across America. gathered annually on New The service usually begins Year’s Eve praising God for anywhere from 7pm – 10 pm and bringing us safely through ends at midnight with the another year and praying for entrance of the New Year. Some the future. Certainly, those trafolks come to church first, before ditional gatherings were made Watch Night Service: Freedom’s Eve going out to celebrate. For otheven more poignant by the ers, church is the only New Year’s Eve event. events of 1863, which brought freedom to the slaves In 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln and the year of Jubilee. Many generations have announced that the Emancipation Proclamation passed since and most of us were never taught the would take effect Jan 1, freeing all slaves in African American history of Watch Night. Yet our traConfederate states, abolitionists and slaves reported- ditions and our faith still bring us together at the end ly gathered together on what was called “Freedoms of every year to celebrate once again “how we got Eve” to await and watch what the new Year would over.” bring. This act would eventually become known as So, let us reflect on the past year and project “Watch Night. Many black churches even continue toward the future year. Watch Night is unique the tradition of reading the Emancipation because it gives us the opportunity to express yourProclamation during the ceremony. self in meaningful ways some in song, some in a tesOn that night, Americans of African descent came timony. These are some seriously challenging times, together in churches, gathering places and private and people are drawing nearer to the church, the felhomes throughout the nation, anxiously awaiting lowship of believers and the family. word that the Emancipation had been declared. Many people are reassessing their priorities and When the actual news of freedom was received later turning to God to help them to endure some of the that day, there were prayers, and shouts and songs challenges that will definitely be in store in the New of joy as people feel to their knees and thanked God. Year.

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Looking Back To Move Forward A Decade In Review! and created a consensus on ethics policy By Lola Searcy WOW! That’s the word that comes to overhaul. In 2007, Attorney Craig Watkins won mind when I think about the coming of the year 2010! It seems like only yester- a successful bid for the Dallas County District Attorney, making day, people were predicthim not only the first ing that the world would African-American District end at 12:01 a.m. 2000! Attorney in Dallas, but he Remember? They were is the first Africanpredicting that the stock American District Attorney markets would crash, all ever elected in the State of means of communication Texas. His SMART on would cease, the world as crime initiatives and his we know it was about to work with the Genesis end! project, has gained him Well, they were all worldwide notoriety and wrong, because here we he is being touted as the are, on the verge of welbest District Attorney in coming in a new decade! the Country. In this the last edition This decade also saw of the Elite News would the death of some of our like to take a look back at a few of the Local and President Barack Obama most popular radio personalities. KHVN – National headlines that Heaven 97‘s gospel radio personality, Bro. made up this decade in review. On the local level: The Corruption Joe Bagby. Steve Woods of KRNB; Steve trial at City Hall. We watched and wit- Ladd of Soul 73 KKDA, and Al Bragg also nessed as Former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem, of KKDA and Nate Quick of K104. The religious community lost several Don Hill was tried and convicted on 15 counts of corruption. Don Hill’s trial put of its most prominent and influential pasthe Dallas City Council and all who do tors with the passing of Rev. CBT business in the city under a microscope “Alphabet” Smith of the Golden Gate

Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. CAW Clark of the Good Street Baptist Church and Rev. E.K. Bailey, Pastor of the Concord Missionary Baptist Church. On the National level, the world watched in horror as twin towers of the World Trade center toppled, as the most horrific act of terrorism struck this country, putting at risk the safety and security of the greatest nation in the world. Over 3,000 men, women and children perished as high jacked planes crashed into the twin towers. Osama Bin Laden and his Al Qaeda terrorist organization claimed responsibility. In March of 2003, then President George W. Bush issued an executive order declaring war on Iraq. On August 28, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast of the United States. Then on January 20th 2009, perhaps the most significant event in the history of the world took place. On this day, then Senator Barack Hussein Obama, Jr., took the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States of America, making him the first African-American to be elected to the office of the President and the leader of the free world. We wish you all God speed and

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Debra's Monthly Words of Wisdom: GENEROSITY Share your time, talent, and possessions with others. Understand what you have to offer. Show kindness and compassion. Express empathy for others. Understand your ability to make an impact. Be willing to accept other people. Generosity In Action: Make a list of what you are thankful for. Choose secret pals within the family. Smile and look people in the eye that are physically or mentally disable. “Rally” around a stressed family member. Family Rule: Share your time and talents with others.

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Church of the Living God and Dr. Karen Hollie, Senior Pastor of Life Way Church. Officiating Judge Jeff Rosenfield opened the ceremony by stating “we have two giants in the Dallas community joining together as one.” Rosenfield also made mention of McGriff and Hollie’s interfaith efforts and finding common ground among people of different religious beliefs. Bishop McGriff and Dr. Hollie are both heavily involved in interfaith efforts working to find common ground among people of different religious beliefs. “We believe in everyone co-existing. God is the parent of all religions.” Dr. Hollie said and Bishop McGriff agreed. “We are all brothers and sisters, regardless of our beliefs,” McGriff said. “He is one of those individuals who has reached out literally all across our community. He gives the signal to all faiths to come together,” said Leppert.

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that they are and all of what they are to Jesus Christ. We should not think more highly of ourselves and glory in our human abilities. The abilities that each one of us as Christian’s posses is because we are in Christ. The scripture speaks wisdom. Wisdom is not merely the acquisition of intellectual skills but the gaining of spiritual discernment based on the wisdom of God as demonstrated in the Cross. The righteouness here is applied to the Christian’s account the moment he believes (Roman 5). Sanctification means sanctified in Jesus Christ. This explains the work of Christ in a Christian as opposed to that which He does for the believer in justification. The word Redemption undergirds all the processes up to this point. The redemptive work of the Lord opened-up the way for God to extend His Grace to sinful man and grant unto him the benefits such as wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification. Sanctification means a growing process for HOLY LIVING DAILY. SECOND ASPECT: It is the will of God that each Christian continuously set himself apart to Holy Living “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Cor. 7:1).” This scripture speaks of a two-fold

procedure: “One must turn away from sin, and turning toward God. Paul’s meaning here is “perfecting Holiness”. He is telling the Corinthians they are to have nothing to do with paganism. They are to make a clean break with everything behind them and give themselves over to God alone. This is what we are supposed to do under the Banner of Sanctification. We should get better at it as each day passes. THIRD ASPECT: The final setting apart when Christ comes again. “And the Lord make you to increase an inbound in love toward another and toward all men, make you shout in your tracks. Because if you are a Christian, this means even though you are not all of what you should be, or you are not, as far along in your Sanctification as you ought to be, but the word “unblamable” means that God is going to give you a glorified body regardless, because you are a believer. So, Glorification should be your assurance of your Salvation. When you become saved you should be assured of the fact that one day Christ will return and glorify you that you may be with Him eternally. Let us not forget to read our Bibles, and may God bless you real good and may He ever keep you in His loving care.

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“Magi Confirm Messiah’s Birth” The “Magi C o n f i r m Messiah’s Birth” was our church lesson for Sunday, taken from Matt.2:79;15-23. The l e s s o n brought to the forefront a Eld. Lloyd time line for T. Morgan the birth of Christ. Often we see the “Naivety scene” and the Magi are there around the manger with the shepherds giving gifts to the baby Jesus, but the Magi could not have been there according to the time they said they saw the star, the distance they traveled to find him and the fact that they found the “Child” Jesus in a “house” not a stable. The slaughter of the children two years and under indicates that at least a year or more had passed since his birth. Joseph was warned to take the child into Egypt to save him from

Herod and later told when Herod was dead. This was a fulfillment of the words of the Prophets; God knows how to preserve those that are his. The bread of life was delivered by our esteemed pastor Eld.L.T.Morgan from the subject “He brought them out to take them in” from Deut.8:1-6. This is Moses final discourse to this new generation of Israelites about to possess the promise land. Moses tell them their wandering was so that God could humble them, and prove them, to know what was in their hearts, whether they would keep his commandments or not. God always seek to prove us before his greatest blessings are be stored upon us. It is not enough to simply go to church and clap our hands and God open the windows of heaven and pour out his blessings on us, he expect us to walk in obedience to his word. It is misleading to say that we can praise our way out of every situation, but we can obey our way out. Happy New Year! God Bless

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By Roman Ross It’s not often that organizations that don’t get a lot of publicity go that extra mile for the children. If they’re not being highlighted by the local TV stations then they don’t really feel the need to help those who can’t really help themselves. Well, I’m glad to report that I know of one such business that gets no glory or headlines but gives that 110 percent to make sure as many children as possible, can have a very Merry Christmas. This business has given out toys every Christmas week for years. That business is R. L. Griffin’s Blues Palace II at 3100 Grand Avenue in Sunny South Dallas. The “Right Reverend of the Blues” R. L. Griffin and our own Gregg A. Smith created an event that has helped countless children enjoy a Christmas that would otherwise be joyless simply by getting their long time customers to donate a toy when they came to the show on December 20th. I had to give a toy. Whoever gets my little speedster will be driving their Mom crazy come Christmas morning. My children are all grown but my youngest daughter is expecting and I could only think that this was an excellent opportunity to get back in the Christmas spirit. This event starred the “Good Loving Will Make You Cry” star Mr. Carl Marshall along with Curtis Traylor, Big Joe, Lee Roy Ward (Wish She Woulda Called”), Big CharlesYoung, T. J. Hooker Taylor (Your Babies Need a Daddy) Legacy, Gregg A. Smith (Romeo and Jez”), R. L. Griffiin (“Reconsider”) and other local talent like Captain Jack. I had expected a larger crowd with this type of Blues talent performing, but more than enough people showed up to help with the Toy Drive. It was a good show. T. J. Hooker Taylor, wasn’t listed on the program, but he showed up and showed out singing some of his father’s (the late Johnny Taylor) songs. Curtis Traylor is not a name I knew but he sang some moving tracks from his latest album. My friend Lee Roy didn’t sing his song from his latest album while I was there but he, Big Joe and Chester Henderson, sang some familiar tunes that had myself and my date, the lovely Marsha Bables, bobbing our heads and singing out loud with the Blues Palace Band. As always, there was a great buffet

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R.L. Griffin and Gregg A. Smith

served and the crowd enjoyed having a little food to help with the BYOB drinks at their table. I left before Gregg took the stage but I got the opportunity to witness a Christmas Engagement as Captain Jack kind of interrupted the flow of Carl Marshall’s performance to propose marriage onstage to his longtime companion Ms. Pat Hedrick. He told me to make sure I took a picture of it and I told him he needed to hit a knee while proposing. It made for a great picture. I guess getting a contract with CDS Records opened up a new world and he needed to include his lady in the blessing. Gregg and R. L. Griffin gave out the toys on Wednesday Dec. 23rd and made quite a few children happy. I wish more of the customers had given toys because R. L. put a great deal of the presents on his dime, but maybe next year, as things get better, he and Gregg can expect more help from the crowd. Many thanks to Gregg and R. L. for putting this type of event on for the children. It always warms the heart when you know that people who don’t have to do this, do it anyway. I know that Gregg and R. L. will be blessed and highly favored for their actions and I look forward to reporting on this event next year. Images for this story can be found at: www.photosandadsbyroman.ning.com

Wisdom. Solomon who wrote Proverbs was once asked by God to name the one thing he wanted. When Solomon asked for wisdom God responded. 1st Kings 3:11says, So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people and have not asked for a long life or riches for yourself or the death of your enemies 1st Kings 3:12 says, I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding mind such as no one else has ever had or ever will have! Solomon learned from experience that wisdom gained him an advantage in life. It gave him an edge and it was that advantage, that edge that gave him his wealth and power and position. The 2nd advantage the wise man has over the fool is that he knows where to look for wisdom. Where did Solomon get his wisdom? He asked God. Why? Because wisdom comes from God. James 1:5 says “If you need wisdom if you want to know what God wants you to do ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.” Amen! Now there are other places we can look for knowledge and information, other places we can look for what men value as wisdom and those places may seem to be logical. But any other source than God will eventually lead to contradictory advice because it will be based upon man’s experience. The wisdom of man has its weaknesses because man’s wisdom is always based solely upon what mortal men and women can experience and observe and because of this our experiences will always be limited and our observations will only be able to see so much. By contrast the wisdom of God comes from far above. There are no limits to His vision. There are no boundaries to what He can see. He knows the Beginning from the End. In Isaiah 46:10 God tells us,”Only I can tell you what is going to happen even before it happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.” Amen! When we look to God for His wisdom in

our lives we are not only better off than the fool we are better off than anyone else because we have an advantage others don’t have. We have access to the Wisdom of God in our lives and we show that we have the wisdom of God when we do what He asks us to do. Remember Jesus once told the parable about how two men built their homes Jesus ended the parable by saying “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.” Matthew 7:26 says”but everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 says, “We show that we have gained God’s wisdom when we do what He asks us to do.” That’s why it is so important that we keep exposing ourselves to the Bible; in Church, in Sunday school, in studies and in our personal devotions. The more of God’s wisdom we can get into us, the greater our advantage in this world. So, here are the ways to ensure a good New Year for 2010 #1 You must know God’s Wisdom #2 You must do God’s Wisdom #3 Repeat Gods wisdom. Do this again and again and again and as often as you can. The key thing to remember is that both as individual Christians and as a church is that you have access not only to God’s wisdom but also to His power. Your ability to create a great New Year for our lives is not limited to what we know. God’s power and His working in our lives is the single most important advantage we have. Amen! If you hold on to God and to His wisdom and His power then we will succeed in this coming year. We will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. It may seem that our future may be in doubt at time, but in the end it will never really be in question. May God bless everyone and have a happy New Year everyone. Amen!

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Only renew or replace your driver license at Downtown Dallas office. The DPS Driver License office located in the City of Dallas office building in downtown Dallas (1500 Marilla South) will no longer issue original driver licenses or identification cards, or process out-of-state transfers starting Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Customers needing a new driver license or identification card will need to visit another DPS office. Customers needing to renew their driver license or identification card or to replace one can still visit the Downtown Dallas office. For a listing of DPS Driver License offices, please see the DPS website at www.txdps.state.tx.us and click on Driver License and Online Services. The Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Calendar 2009-2010 Friday, January 1, 2010 Imani (Faith) 2:00pm – 6:00pm Karamu Feast, Irie Connection, 2642 Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX. Please bring a covered dish of beef, fish, chicken, vegetables. Call 214-374-1192, or 214-372-3500. Now - January 31, 2010 — The South Dallas Cultural Center will present an exciting new artist in the Arthello Beck Gallery. Ejay Moore is new to the Dallas art scene but has the pasion of a veteran. She says, " I paint because I have to. There are ideas dwelling within my psyche that long to be expressed and I simply don't have room to house them all. I want to share them with the world." January 7 — Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship of Plano will host a 2010 U.S. Census Information Workshop, Thursday, January 7, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the 2010 Census will be on site to discuss the 2010 Census and share information concerning employment in the Plano, Texas. Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship is

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located at 1318 J Avenue in Plano, Texas. For more information please call 469-853-2380.

5577. Email pageant@pearl-girls.org for more information. All applications are due by January 15, 2010.“

January 9 — ROUNDTABLE WRITER'S BREAKFAST "Building Toward A More Perfect Union... An Open Dialogue Between African Americans and Anglo Americans" FEATURING DALLAS MAYOR TOM LEPPERT AND TEXAS STATE SENATOR ROYCE WEST Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 10 a.m. SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP TO 214.743.2400; ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST plus DISCUSSION $15; Service charges and fees not included in ticket price. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc.; Room T203 | Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex; (Corner of Canton and Akard Streets); Dallas, Texas 75202; 214-743-2400.

NOW - JANUARY 20 — VNA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO "ADOPT A GRANDMA" The Visiting Nurse Association's Eldercare Friends program is looking for volunteers to visit the homebound elderly and provide assistance with shopping, escorted transportation, errands, and other outings. Volunteer training will be held on January 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse Association's headquarters, The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Center, located at 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. There is no cost to attend the class. Volunteer training can also be scheduled by appointment. Additional information about Eldercare Friends volunteer training can be obtained by contacting Nancy Jellinek, VNA Eldercare Friends manager, at 214-689-2209 or jellinekn@vnatexas.org.

January 15, 2010— MLK CandleLighting Ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center located at 2922 Masrtin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Sunny South Dallas on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. -Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter. Admission is free. Come be a part of American History & Tradition Parade Positions and Vendor Booths Now Available Festival Doors Will Open at 11:00 am. Grand Place Bldg. in Fair Park Vendors, Kids Zone, Health Pavilion, Live Entertainment And Special Added Attraction, “The Michael Jackson” Impersonator Contest. Ride the Dart Green Line To MLK Station and Festival Call (214) 372-6500 or (214) 507-2192 Email – Jordan@elitenews.com or fskyyking@aol.com To Register or For More Information. DART WILL TAKE YOU THERE.

NOW - JANUARY 14 — “Attention all High School Juniors and Seniors! Scholarship money for college is available! If you are a Junior or Senior who attends a DFW High school, you can apply to participate in the 3rd Annual Miss P.E.A.R.L. of Dallas Inner-Beauty Scholarship Pageant. This scholarship pageant rewards girls for their innerbeauty qualities such as their academic achievement, civic involvement, and leadership skills. Girls can apply online at www.pearl-girls.org, or call 972-795-

February 28 — Dallas - Get ready to be inspired, enlightened and joyfully entertained when you attend Empower Me at the House of Blues, a family event benefiting Empower African Children, a Dallas-based, non-profit organization that is transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children through the power of innovative education. Empower Me, set for Sunday, February 28 at 12:30 p.m., will feature a full performance by our Spirit of Uganda dance troupe, silent and live auction. There will also be interactive activities with the Ugandan performers and our American children—dancing and drumming lessons, mingling and singing. For ticket and event information, and to learn more about Empower African Children and Spirit of Uganda, please visit http://www.empowerafricanchildren.org April 11, 2010 — The Elks Teen Programs: The Oratorical Contest is for students in the 11th and 12th grade and the Beauty and Talent Pageant is students and young adults, ages 16-20 years old. Both of these events will be held on April 11, 2010 at the Dallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters, applicants must apply by January 20, 2010 by contacting Daniels Cross Elks Lodge at 2444 S. Zang, Dallas, TX 75224, (214 943-0021 after 6:00PM) or

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by contacting George Coleman at 214 499-0088. 2010 African American Events at UT Arlington February 11: African-American Issues Forum – Preserving AA History & Culture; Mr. Donald Payton, Dallas Black Genealogical Association February 12: AAFSA Black History Month Program— “A Place at the Table for Minority Students at Traditionally White Institutions.” Dr. Kimberly KingJupiter, Associate Dean, Lewis University UTA Library Sixth Floor Parlor, 12 Noon March 11: African-American Issues Forum – Violence in the AfricanAmerican Community; Ms. Joyce Strickland, President and CEO, Dallas Mothers Against Teen Violence; Mr. Howard Saffold, Positive Anti-Crime Thrust, Chicago, IL April 8: African-American Issues Forum - Student Activism on Campus; Dr. Safisha Nzingha Adeleke Hill, Director of Education Act of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts; Commisioner John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner April 23: AAFSA Student Awards Program Programs are open to students, faculty and staff; and will be followed by a reception hosted by the members of the African-American Faculty and Staff Association. For more information, contact Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, (817) 272-9068. WHERE ALL STUDENTS WILL LEARN KIPP TRUTH Academy is now enrolling upcoming 5th graders for the 2010-2011 school year!

What makes us different? •Extending the school day until 5 PM •Two Saturdays a month, plus summer school •Teachers available for homework help by cell phone •Offering extracurriculars like Flag Football, Track, Chess, and Field Lessons.

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To enroll, please contact KIPP TRUTH directly: KIPP TRUTH Academy | www.kipptruth.org | 214-375-8326 | recruit@kipptruth.org 3200 S. Lancaster Road, Suite 230-A Dallas, TX 75216

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Harpist and quartet played before the ceremony and during the processional. Bishop Desmond Booker gave ceremonial prayer and Psalmist Yarbrough & Peoples rendered a beautiful selection especially for this occasion. Interfaith Blessings were given by Rabbi

Sherri Doll Richardson of Ash Britt Je*Ne*, & Elite News’ Jordan & Brenda Blair in attendance

Dr. Blair talks to the kids at the wedding.

Jeremy Schneider, Imam Muhammad Shakoor, President Barry Smith of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bishop Mark Hernandez of World Federation of

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Peace and City of Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert. Apostle Bala S. Abraham of Apostolic Triumphant Church International, Lagos, Nigeria was also present and rendered and wonderful prayer and blessing. To the surprise of many present, Bishop McGriff turned to his then bride-to-be, Dr. Karen Hollie and rendered his own version of Hold On Change is Coming. Wedding participants included 27

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DALLAS MAVERICKS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

January Sat 02 Sun 03 Tue 05 Fri 08 Sat 09 Wed 13 Fri 15 Sun 17 Mon 18 Wed 20 Fri 22 Sun 24 Tue 26 Thu 28

Opponent Time @ Sacramento 9:00pm @ LA Lakers 8:30pm vs Detroit 7:30pm @ San Antonio 7:30pm vs Utah 7:30pm vs LA Lakers 7:30pm vs Oklahoma City 7:30pm @ Toronto 11:30am @ Boston 7:00pm @ Washington 6:00pm @ Philadelphia 6:00pm @ New York 12:00pm vs Milwaukee 7:30pm @ Phoenix 9:30pm

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SMU finally got back to the bowl scene with a 45-10 victory over Nevada. It appear that the Mustangs Got a coach that knows how to get it done. The Mustangs hopefully are on Leon Simon their way back to the pony express days, the days of Eric Dickerson, Charles Waggoner, and Craig James. SMU was the last School to receive the death penalty, and has never recovered. I think the NCAA need to be revamped ,or get a new direction. The bylaws they have now are so one sided that it seem like the constitution of some of the old Soviet block countries. And you wonder how can an organization in a free nation, one that has made it known that they represent the citizen of the world that has no representation. A country that fought in Vietnam, Iraq, and Iran under the guise of human rights, can let an organization take advantage of young men and women the way the NCAA has. Through athletics billions of dollars are made, new dorms are built, student enrollment goes up etc. What’s wrong with that you say, nothing, if you’re doing it the old fashion way free enterprise. They’re doing it with slave labor, they can take a young man or women and fill an arena as large as one hundred thousand seat capacity and not pay a dime for labor. The guys that sell hot dogs, park cars, take tickets cut the yard make more money than the ones that everyone comes to see play. they go to these young men homes promise them a free education. They don’t tell them or they parents that if the coach see their son standing at a bus stop on a cold Rainey day its against NCAA rules for that coach to pick him up. Even worst if the young man was walking and didn’t have bus fare the coach would be in violation if he gave him bus fare. Two years ago the University of Michigan made 2.5 million on ticket sales every Saturday they have a home football game, I haven’t said anything about parking, hot dogs, caps, tee shirts etc. How about this a young man headed to the stadium to play a game on his way he see 50 different peo-

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bridesmaids, 27 groomsmen, 7 flower girls, 2 ring bearers, a bell ringer and a bible bearer. Bridal escorts were Dr. William “Bill” Blair and Dr. Michael Jackson. Dr. Bill Blair gave Dr. Hollie away. Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway was best man. Adult children of both McGriff and Hollie from previous marriages were also part of the wedding party. Following the wedding, the reception was scheduled to go on until midnight. McGriff and Hollie used a marketing firm to publicize and/or announce their special

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event and opened it to all who wanted to attend. The Elite News was one of the media outlets to spread the word of this wonderful union. Other dignitaries on hand were Dallas City Council Member Sheffie Kadane, Dallas County Schools Board President Larry Duncan, Kay Fullylove (KKDA radio personality), Willis Johnson, Sophia Dowe, and Constable Derrick Evans. Bishop McGriff and Dr. Karen Hollie McGriff knew exactly what they were doing crossing all lines to bring people together that would normally not cross each other’s path. They have a promising future ahead of them that will not only benefit their relationship but will have a tremendous effect on our community and throughout this country and over the world. This truly was a magical night for relationships. God Bless Bishop and Dr. Karen McGriff. You truly understand what it means to bring people together. “Everybody should love everybody and understand their doctrine and religion. If they did, there would be more peace in the world,” said Bishop McGriff. Truly a match made in Heaven.

Dr. Redonna Toliver-Matron of Honor, Dr. Karen Hollie-McGriff, Judge Jeff Rosenfeldt, Bishop McGriff Serenades Karen as Mayor Protem Dwayne Caraway Looks On

Karen & Bishop Light the Unity Candle

(Center) Mother-Helen Jackson, Brother-Michael Jackson, Mrs. Leppert & Mayor Leppert

Dr. Karen & Bishop McGriff Stroll with Color Guard

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ENTERTAINMENT Sports, Continued from Page 9 ple with his jersey on, and he finds out that each jersey is upwards of $100. But this young man doesn’t have enough money in his pocket to take his girl friend to a movie. They won’t allow these young men the chance work during the season.(where is old Abe Lincoln when you need him). In 3rd ward, South Dallas, and hoods around the world they call that pimping. Now there is a young man at USC under investigation for

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driving his girl friends SUV. The people that came up with these rules, didn’t have any good intentions nor any bodies welfare in mind but their own. When these conditions get too rigid and they always do and these young men break one of these slave rules they label him as a bad guy an kick him out of school, an in SMU’s case ruin a schools program for 25 years, by the way lets not forget Prairie View.

Rollin With A Brotha’ SMOKING KEVAN BROWNING SPECIAL TO THE ELITE NEWS

Welcome to the weekend baaaaby! Super Happy New Year. My new goal is to continue my weight loss. I'm down 105 pounds and plan to be the size I was when I got married this June, just in time for my 20th anniversary! Well its the final game of the regular season and the Cowboyz can get payback for last Kevan seasons final game. That Browning was the final NFL match up at Texas Stadium... The score was 44-6, Eagles, a humiliation to say the least. This Sunday with a win, the Boyz can suck the arrogant air out of those Philly fans. Remember when they booed Santa Claus and Michael Irvin? I remember Irvin lying on the turf in Philly, with the injury that need his hall of fame career! Game time 3:15 at Jerry World in Arlington! I may be a little late for BB King at Nokia in Grand Prairie, but Sunday is gonna be jam packed with fun! Church at Bibleway Community Baptist in Irving, The Boyz game in Arlington and the great BB King in Grand Prairie! The Mav's comeback from road trippin Tuesday to face the Detroit Pistons at the AA Center! From the say it ain't true file: Teddy Riley gave a whole new meaning to the Teddy Riley term making hits after his daughters accused him of violently attacking them with a guitar from the video game Rock Band. TMZ.com is reporting that 18year-old Taja Riley was granted a temporary restraining order against her father -- claiming the 43-year-old abused her and her older sister by "stomping, punching and bashing them" in his L.A. home on DEC. 23. Joe Jackson has gone from brilliant mastermind to quirky senior citizen. Here's the latest! Court records have revealed that an attorney handling Joseph Jackson's bid to receive a monthly stipend from his son's estate has had his law license placed on probation for two years.The reprimand is not related to his representation of Jackson, but last week's decision by the California Supreme Court will leave Brian Oxman under scrutiny as he argues the Jackson family patriarch

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should receive more than $15,000 a month. Is there a budding tennis pro at your home??? The Venus and Serena Williams Tennis Academy in Los Angeles has announced dates for its Serena Williams upcoming Adult Group Tennis Classes. Located at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center of L.A. (5001 Rodeo Blvd.), home of the award-winning Rancho Cienega Tennis Club, the Academy will run its next 8week adult group tennis classes from Jan. 11 through March 5. Each 8-week session includes one class per week on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and cost $11 per class, $88 total. For more information or to register, please visit www.tenniswithlegeorge.com or call Le George Mauldin at (323) 392-6864. Wanna see Alicia Keys free in concert? BillboardLive.com is using Ms. Keys to show off its new technology that allows fans to watch free concerts broadcast in HD via iPhone or iPod Touch. A live performance from the 12-time Grammy award John “Goodtimes” Amos winner will be available at the Web site by simply logging on and securely downloading the Microsoft Silverlight and OWL (Our World Live) HD player onto their computer free of charge. Happy Birthday to YOU and Celeb's this week: John "Goodtimes" Amos is 68, Denzel Washington is 55, Tiger Woods 34 and Laila Ali is 32! Finally have a happy and safe New Year and thanks for "Rollin With A Brotha" into 2010 with the Elite News and online at dfwelitenews.com

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VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Don’t be a couch potato – it’s time to get up out of your seat! Have you always wanted to learn how to swing out but don’t want to go to the club? Now you can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE in a non-smoking Christian atmosphere. Have you always wanted your little angel to take ballet classes? Now she can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE. Have you always wanted to learn how to praise dance? Now you can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE.

You can also learn how to praise step at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE. Classes taught: Ballet, Praise & Worship, Hip-Hop, Swing Out & Salsa

Two One Hour Classes - $15.00 Saturday – Low Impact Aerobic Classes One Half Hour Class - $5.00 Guaranteed lowest rates in town! Have fun in a Safe, Smoke Free Christian Environment Join for the excitement!! Join for the fellowship!! Join for the exercise!! Join for the life giving energy of learning!! Individual instructors for each class. Classes are filling up fast – call now for your appointment.

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Greater New St. John Primitive Baptist Church

30 years of Experience

2529 56th Street Dallas, Tx 75241 214-372-4076 Sunday School.....8:45 am Morning Services...10 am “Keeping the main thing...the main thing and that’s Jesus Christ”

Transmission Service 3030 Cedar Crest BLVD. Dallas, TX 75203 214-943-8919 • 214-943-8242

Harrell’s Jumbo

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1122 W. Camp Wisdom

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Munger Ave. Baptist Church

Reba Harrell

“Your Church Home In Dallas”

3919 Munger Ave./Dallas, Texas 75204 (214) 824-8312

Sunday School.........9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship...11:00 am Wednesday Mid Week Service Sunshie Bible Stud...10:00 am Fellowship Dinner.......5:20 pm Prayer Meeting-Bible Study...........6:30-8:30 pm Youth Bible Study & Rehearsal......7:00 -8:30 pm

Dallas, Texas 75232

Rev. Vincent E. Davis Pastor

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3103 S. Lancaster Rd. 214-374-8660 St re rs Mon.-Wed.: 11:00am - 8:00pm Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Fri. and Sat.: 11:00 am - Midnight Sunday: CLOSED

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Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 7550 South Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75232 972-228-2420 (office) 972-228-2584 (fax) website: www.afmbc.org “We Build People”

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“Sensational” St. Paul AME Church 2420 Metropolitan Avenue Dallas, TX 75215-3534 Ch. Office: 214-421-1344 www.spame.net

Office Hours 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday Closed - Friday Sunday Morning Worship Experience 7:30 AM - Worship I 8:45 AM Church School 10:00 AM - Worship II

Rev. Wade Charles Davis

The Lord Our Righteousness

Dr. Karry D. Wesley, Pastor

1119 Harlow Lane Duncanville, Texas 75137 214-779-7847 felechiajones@yahoo.com

Wednesday Noonday Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday

God First Missionary Baptist Church

Services: Thursday’s ~ 7:00 p.m. A Call to Glorious Daughters and the Sons of Zion. Isaiah 62:1

Rev. Jesse Jones, Pastor

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SMITH CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH “EXCELLENCE (GOD) IS THE WAY”

Enjoy “The Fullness of Him”

4202 South Westmoreland Road Dallas, Texas (214) 339-0400-Pastor’s Study (214) 339-0402-Church

Prophetess Felechia Jones

Rev. Juan N. Tolliver Senior Pastor

Church School...... 8:30 am St. Paul AME Service Center 2300 Metropolitan Avenue Worship Service...... 10:00 am Pastor’s Bible Study... 7 pm Wed.

Services Sunday School......9:15 a.m. Morning Worship & Youth Church.....10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Class........7:30 p.m.

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Rev. Darrell G. Caldwell, Sr.—Pastor 2406 Childs Street Dallas, Texas 75203 Phone: 214-948-9482 Fax: 214-948-7191 Email: smithchapelame@sbcglobal.net Rev. Darrell G. Sunday Worship Services @ 8:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School @ 9:45 am Caldwell Prayer & Bible Study - Wednesday @ 7:00 pm

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Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Marsalis Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 2723 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-943-6007 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Prayer/Praise Worship

Terry White Pastor/Teacher

1636 Masters Drive Dallas, Texas, 75217 Phone: (972) 289 – 1190 Sunday School : - 8:30 Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Weekly Bible Study: Mon. & Wed. 7:00 pm Rev. Kennon L. Tenison, “Standing On The Word Of God” Senior Pastor Joshua 1:8

Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church

Community Baptist

8350 Forest Lane Dallas, Texas 214-349-7701 7:30 am Early Morning Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship

Church 2920 Fordham Rd. Dr. David Wilson

The Rock Of Salvation Missionary

Rev. Ricky Lawton

Dallas, Texas 214-428-3200 9:30 am Sunday School

Rev. S.T. Tuston

2217 56th Street Dallas, Texas 75241 Ph: (214) 374-6441 Fax: (214) 374-6490 9:30 am Sunday School 11: 00am Morning Worship

Mount Horeb Baptist Church

Pleasant Zion Baptist Church

601 Kaufman St. Waxahachie, Texas 75165 972-937-6579 Sunday School....9:15 am Morning Worship...10:45 an Wednesday Night...7:00 pm Pastor Emeritus C. O. Smith

1910 N. St. Augustine Road Dallas, Texas 75217 Ph: (972) 285-6359

Pastor Tedrick J. Woods

2251 Lawrence Dallas, Texas 75216 214-428-0462 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship

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Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr.

Rev. H.L. Ward

Rev. David H. Johnson

Sunday School Time: 9:45am Each 2nd & 4th Sunday Jesus is Still Blessing

Dr. Darin Falls

Golden Chain Church

Rev. A.C. Toney, Pastor

Sunday Worship: 8 am & 10:30 am Youth Church: 10:30 am (2nd & 3rd Sun.) Intercessory Prayer: 11 am - 12noon (Tues. & Thurs.) Rev. Andre’ Byrd Sr. Bible Study: 7 pm (Wed.)

2206 Harlandale Ave. Dallas, TX 75216 Church: 213-372-3828 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Sun. Morning Worship 6:00 pm - Wednesday Bible Service 11 am to 5 pm - Friday Counseling

Good Shephard Baptist Church

5023 Wadsworth Dallas, Texas Church 214-372-0280

Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rose of Sharon

Rev. Dr. W.C. Champion

6060 No. Central Expwy. 5th Floor Dallas, Texas Phone: (903) 413-9564 Website: www.gospellighthouseministries.com

2025 W. Wheatland Rd • Dallas, Texas 75232 Phone: (972) 224-5000 www.newcovenantdallas.org

Rev. C.L. Taylor

Dallas District Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Presiding Elder Dallas/Ft. Worth Region Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 1616 East Illinois Ave Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph. (214) 372-9505

Gospel Lighthouse Bible Church

New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

9:30 am Sunday School

Early Morning Worship....7:45 A.M. Sunday School....9:30 A.M. New Member Orientation ... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .....10:40 A.M. Mon. Family Bible Study....7:15 A.M.

1718 FARGO STREET DALLAS, TEXAS 75223 214-826-3280 CHURCH SCHOOL - 8:45 AM MORNING WORSHIP - 10:00 AM *HOLY BAPTISM & COMMUNION (1ST SUNDAY)

1605 Five Mile Dallas, Texas 75216 214-372-2323 Sunday School 8:30 am-9:15 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm

4129 Idaho Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219 (214) 374-3860 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School 10:45 a.m. – Worship Rev. R.G. Simmons, Pastor

Primitive Baptist Church

3132 Lagow

2251 El Paso Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 972-647-1445 9:00 am Sunday School Morning Worship 8 & 10:30 am 7 pm midweek

Rev. A. L. Banks

Union Hope Institutional

Riverside Baptist Church

10:45 Sunday am Worship

214-376-9774

Living Testimony Baptist Church

Baptist Church 2316 So. Denley Dr. Dallas, TX 75216 214-376-5970

Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 11 am Bible Study - Wed- 7 pm

GRIGGS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School 8 am Morning Worship 10 am Greater El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 1130 E. 9th St. Dallas, Texas 75203 (214) 946-9701 8:00 am Early Service 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service

Rev. B.L. Horn

Dr. William McNealy

Carter Temple CME Church

Pastor W.J. Atkins

www.dfwelitenews.com

2503 Crossman Avenue Dallas, Texas 75212 Church: 214-747-0752 10:00 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Sun. Morning Worship 7:00 pm - Midweek Worship Pastor Willie L. McDaniels “His Grace Is Sufficient”

January 1, 2010

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 4205 Robinson Road/P.O. Box 540515 Grand Prairie, Texas 75054 972-642-9125

Sunday Church School.................. 9:00 am Morning Worship........................10:30 am Tues. Bible Class..............................6:00 pm Prayer Service..............................7:00 pm Mission Study Classes...................7:45 pm Rev. Stanley E. Smith

2210 Pine Street Dallas, Texas 75212 214-421-4119 Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am

Rev. Joe Patterson New Leaf Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. R. O. Moffett

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, Texas 75241 214-374-6631 Morning Worship 8:00 am & 10:15 am Sunday School........................9:00 am Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday ......6:00 pm Rev. C. J. R. Phillips Jr.

39727 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75237 972-572-FGHT (3448) 24 HOUR PRAYER LINE: 972-223-9898 Sunday School..........................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship.............11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship................7:30 pm Tuesday..& Saturday........................8:00 pm visit our website www.fullgospelholytemple.org

4325 W. Ledbetter Drive Dallas, Texas 75223 Church: (214) 337-1713 Sunday School … 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship … 10:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union …. 6:15 p.m.

Rev. Wendell Blair, Sr.

True Gospel Ministries

Come worship with us, A minstry of caring

Crest View Ministry of “Hope”

Restoring lives and giving hope to the “hopeless”

1430 N. Polk Street Desoto, Texas 75115 Ph: (469) 567-1602 Early Morning Worship - 8:00 am Sunday School - 9:45 am Morning Worship - 10:45 am Wed. Hour of Bible Study - 7:30 pm

Apostle Lobias Murray

3317 Morris Street • Dallas, TX 75212 214-638-0918 • www.nmtcalvary.org

Rev. Christopher T. Willis, Sr.

Sunday School……10:30 a.m. Morning Worship……12:45 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Services……8:00 p.m. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

Myrtis Robinson, Pastor

New Restoration Church

2949 E. Kiest Blvd Suite J Dallas, TX 75206 Church: 214-946-2989 Sunday School: 10:00 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church 1101 Sabine • Dallas, Texas 75203 Church: 214-943-8295 Fax: 214-942-2023 Pastor: 214-942-7474 Website: www.goldengatembc.org

Sunday School: 9:00 am Morning Worship: 10:30 am

Sunday Church School ~ 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. New Member Orientation ~ 1:30 p.m.

7407 Fox Crossing Court Dallas, Texas 75232 972-224-0271

1734 Idaho St. • Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-942-0997 Residence: 972-225-6997

4122 Kilgore St. Dallas, TX 75212 214-630-3195 • 972-274-9911 Sunday Morning Service - 11:15 am Wed. Night Bible Study - 7:00 pm Saturday hour of Prayer - 10:00 E-mail - fallsfamily@prodigy.net Supt. & Mrs. Howard E. Falls, Sr.

New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

10345 Webb Chapel Road Dallas, Texas 75229 214-351-6510 Sunday School....................... .9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship.......10:15 am Prayer Meeting.....................7:00 pm Bible Study...........................7:30 pm BTU (youth) Thursday............. 7:00 pm Dr. M. L. Curry, Pastor

The House of Refuge Full Gospel Church

Bibleway Church of God in Christ

“Christ-Centered, Faith-Driven, Holy Living”

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

God’s “Exciting” Cathedral of Praise Baptist Church

1734 E. Ann Arbor Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 214-371-1349 214-371-0100 (Fax) Formally True Gospel MBC Sunday School...8:45 am Morning Worship Service...10:30 am Last Tuesday in each month Word Explosion – 7:30 PM 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays – Bible Study 4th Saturday - Evangelism Outreach Rev. Calvin Ray Washington

Rev. B. R. Williams

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

1701 W. Jefferson Street • Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 972-264-1483 Sunday Worship....7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 10:00 am

St. John Baptist Church North “Family Fellowship” 2805 Market Loop, Suite #300 • Southlake, Texas 817-488-2114 Sunday Worship.....10:00 am

One Church Two Locations

Tuesday Generation Exchange (Youth/Children Happy Hour) ~ 6:45 p.m.

Services Sunday Service......11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Class........7:30 p.m.

Rev. R. E. Price

344 E. Saner Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: 214-946-9262 Sunday School............................ 9:15 am Sunday Morning Worship.............10:30 am Tues. Bible Band/Brotherhood Youth7:30 pm Thursday Prayer............................7:30 pm *Every Saturday “Bible Speaks” broadcast on 1040 AM radio at 3:45 pm Eld. Robert L. Ashberry

Full Gospel Holy Temple Church

New True Vine of Holiness Missionary Baptist Church 6728 Altaire Street Dallas, Texas 214-375-6504 Sunday School - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:35 am Evening Worship 7:30 pm A Church Where The Bible is Our Guide

9550 Shepherd Road Dallas, Texas 75243 Ph: 214-341-6459 Early Morning Worship................. 7:30 am Sunday School..............................9:00 am Sunday Morn. Worship................10:30 pm Bible Class..................................6:00 pm Prayer and Bible Study...................7:45 am

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

Greater New Zion Baptist Church

“Turning over a new leaf” 5044 Veterans Drive Dallas, Texas 75241 214-372-3200 (Church) Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am 1st Sunday Lord’s Supper 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm

Steven Temple C.O.G.I.C.

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Wednesday ~ 7:00 Hour of Power (Bible Study, 1st & 3rd Wed.) D.I.V.A.S. (Women’s Ministry, 2nd & 4th Wed.) M.S.G. (Men’s Mnistry, 2nd & 4th Wed.)

Pastor Michael and Sherry Perkins

January 1, 2010

Rev. Kedric L. McKnight Senior Pastor

“Come, taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalms 34:8

Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. Denny D. Davis, Pastor

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Outreach Missionary Baptist Church ( Full Gospel Church ) 1431 Hudspeth Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75216 (214) 372-5717 (214) 372-5717 Fax Website: www.ombc.elcoutreachministriesinc.com Sunday School Time: 9:45 AM • Services: (Su/Sa): 11:00 AM Mid-week Service (Day & Time)(Prayer Mtg. / Bible Study): Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Mission / Prayer Service. Saturday T.B.A. Choir Rehearsal, Youth Activities.

Scripture, Motto, Etc.) Romans 8:28 And we all know that all things work together for the good of them that love God, and are called according to his purpose.

Pastor E.L. Carroll Sr.

1323 S. Ewing Dallas, Texas 75216 214-942-4643 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 7 - 8 Wednesday Bible Study

1711 Reynoldston Lane Dallas, Texas 75232 Church Phone: 214-339-9554 Fax: 214-337-7626

Rev. Lee Craig

Rev. J. J. Raven

6332 Bonnie view Rd. Dallas, Texas 75241 214-225-2703 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

Ch: 214-371-7026

Rev. Shank Robinson

1519 Denley Drive Dallas, Texas 75216 214-941-5224 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship

Early Morning Worship........8:00 a.m. Sunday School........9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday.10:30 a.m.

Bishop Harold Edwards

Greater Shiloh Baptist Church 4010 Sunnyvale Street Dallas, Texas 75216 • 214-371-2262 Sunday School .......9:00 am Morning Worship...11:00 am BTU .......................6:00 am Wed. Prayer & Teaching ... 7:00 pm Saturday Outreach 10:00 am Rev. S. L. Johnson

2600 S. MARSALIS

P 214-375-4876 - F 214-375-1920

Rev. Bertrain Bailey

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1111 E. Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75241 214-372-4411 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

Rev. Cecil Proctor

7905 Hume Dallas, Texas 75227 Apostle Aaron J. Calhoun Sr. Pastor & Founder

2200 S. Marsalis Dallas, Texas 75216 Sunday School..............................7:30 am Sunday Morning Worship............10:00 am Tuesday Bible Band.......................7:30 am Friday Pastoral Teaching................7:30 pm Sunday Radio Broadcast...............8:30 am “Come Worship at the Home of The Saints”

Bishop J. Neaul Haynes

Sunday Services: Intercessory Prayer..........7:30-8:10 am Early Worship.........................8:00 am Church School........................9:30 am Morning Worship..................10:50 am NBC.......................................6:00 pm

Dr. S.C. Nash, Pastor

Third Avenue Missionary Baptist Church “The Church With the 20/20 Vision”

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

Calvary-Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church 4703 Sunnyvale St. • Dallas, Texas 75216 Church Phone: 214-371-3581 Sunday School.......9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m. Wednesday…………12 Noon – 3:30 p.m. The Lord’s Table Feeding the Seniors and the Homeless 7:00 p.m. Prayer • 7:30 p.m. Bible Study

Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

3700 Simpson Stewart Road Dallas, Texas 75241 972-225-1704

“The Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church 6550 Houston School Road Dallas, Texas 75241 Phone: 214-375-5952 Early Worship ................8:00 am Sunday School....................9:30 am Morning Worship..............10:45 am Wed. Night Breakthrough....7:00 pm

Church: 214-275-4989 Mount Tabor Baptist Church

Saintsville Church of God and Christ

Rev. Paul E. Walker

Rev. Steven C. Jones

e-mail: revscj@swbell.net

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

2831 N. Masters Drive • Dallas, Texas 75227 972-285-9750 Office • 214-293-0162 Cell

4360 Kollock Dr. Dallas, TX 75216 214-375-5190 Fax: 214-372-1620

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE

Rev. Lelious Johnson, Pastor

House of Refuge and Deliverance Church of the Living God

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday School.......9:30 AM Morning Worship............ 11:00 AM

Tuesday Bible Study................7:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise Family Night............7:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning Prayer...................9:00 am Sunday School...............................9:30 am Sunday Morning Service...............11:00 am Monday Prayer Service...................7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study..................7:00 am

Office: 214-375-0062

Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Tuesday Bible Sudy: 7:30 pm

Neighborhood House of Prayer

1600 Pear Street Dallas, Texas 75215 Ph: 214-421-3741 Fax: 214-421-3926

Church Of The Living God

Rev. Chris J. Evans

“Church of Love” 4807 BurnsideDallas, Texas 75216

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. Aaron Phillips

Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service: 7: 30 p.m. Transportation Available!!

Greater Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church

3711 Biglow • Dallas, Texas 214-374-5485 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Worship

“Where we walk by faith, not by sight, joyfully doing the Lord’s work serving the community,” II Cor 5: 7

New Unity Baptist Church

Greater Progressive Baptist Church 1966 Life Street Dallas, Texas 75212 214-630-8637 10:45 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School

Metropolitan Baptist Church

Ewing Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Joe Moore, Pastor

www.dfwelitenews.com

2408 Hatcher Street • Dallas, Texas 75215 Church: 214-428-3695 Sunday School..........................9:15 am Morning Worship.....................10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 pm

Rev. Michael D. Pryor

Radio Broadcast: M - F 12:30 pm on KGGR

Totally Committed Progressive 2403 Harlandale Dr. Dallas, TX 75216 Ch 214-374-0977 • C 214-864-0470 Sunday School........ 10:00am Morning Worship........... 11:15am Tues Bible Study............. 8:00pm Thurs Joy Night.............. 8:00pm

PASTOR AND FIRST LADY MCCULLOUGH

January 1, 2010

Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

2109 Beckley • Dallas, TX 214-942-2227 8:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service

8015 Blossom Lane Dallas, Texas 75227 214-388-1200

Rev. A. D. Smith

Rev. Alfred Stapleton

Carver Heights Baptist Church “A going Church for a Coming Christ” 2510 E. Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-371-2024 Sunday School......9:30 a.m. Morn. Worship...8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Tues. Noonday Bible Study Wed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m.

R. L. Washington

Olive Grove Baptist Church 4416 South Denley Drive Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: 214-941-4378 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Morning Worship Midweek Service: Wednesday – Prayer and Teaching 6:00 p.m.

Rev. W. Hunter

Rev. Daryl Carter, Pastor

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1819 N. Washington Dallas, TX Ph: 214-823-7308 8:00 am First Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Second Worship

Rev. Johnnie R. Bradley

Rev. Curtis Wallace

January 1, 2010

Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Rev. Jerome E. McNeil, Jr. Ph D.

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard Sr., Pastor

2837 Prosperity Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: (214) 376-2447 8:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Morning Worship 5:00 pm- B.T.U. Dr. T.L. Brown, Pastor

New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church “Where Friendship Is Real & The Ministry Is The Word”

2419 Metropolitan Avenue Dallas, Texas 75215 Church: 214-421-7211 Fax: 214-565-1530 Pastor’s Office: 214-421-8272 Caregiver’s Office: 214-565-1147 www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

Sunday School....9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M. Mon.-Christian Education...7:00 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting ....7:30 P.M.

Bishop Ray Campbell

5707 Bonnie View Road Dallas, Texas 75241 214-376-5846 8:00 am Early Worship 11:00 am Worship www.bambc.org

Rev. Johnny A. McGee, Pastor

Rev. J. E. Mitchell

Greater Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church 2335 56th Street Dallas, Texas 75241

Rev. Carlton Garrett

Church: 214-374-4759 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wed Bible Study Thurs. Night - Choir Rehearsal/Usher 7:00 pm Fri. Men’s Night Out

Mt. Pisgah M.B.C. “THE ROCK” 11611 Webb Chapel Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75229 Worship Services..7:45 & 11 am Sunday School...9:45 am Wed. Bible Study 12 pm & 7 pm Office...972-241-6151 Fax...972-243-5279 Music Ministry...972-241-5985 Prayer Line...972-243-2037

Rev. Fred Conwright

Office Hours... Mon. & Fri...9 am - 3 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs...9 am - 6 pm Website...www.dallasmtpisgah.org

Greater Emanuel Baptist Church

Concord Missionary Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, Texas 75237 214-331-8522 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Worship

www.hmbconline.org Sunday Early Worship....8:00 a.m. Morning Worship .... 10:45 p.m. Tuesday Youth Choir...7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting .....7:00 p.m Wed. Bible Study Class.....7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. For Prayer: Prayer@hmbconline.org

Bon Air Baptist Church

Lords Missionary Baptist Church

6722 Bexar Street Dallas, Texas 214-428-5459 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

Rev. Freddie Cheatum

14120 Noel Road • Dallas, Texas 75240 972-239-1120 Church 972-239-5925 Fax Worship Services 8 & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday 12 noon prayer

1000 East Redbird Lane Dallas, Texas 214-371-9228 8:00 & 10:45 am Worship 9:30 Sunday School

• Dallas, Texas 75223

Ph: (214) 823-1018 Fax: (214) 824-3813

Ideal Pentecostal

Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Dallas, Texas 75232 972-228-5200 Sun. Morn. Services 8am&10:45am Wed. Bible Study 12 Noon & 7pm

5144 Dolphin Rd.

Ervay Cedar Missionary Baptist Church

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

1114 Comal Street Dallas, Texas 75203 214-946-3581 8:00 am Early Morning Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service

2415 Ann Arbor Dallas, Texas 214-374-3639 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church

New Greater Emanuel Baptist Church

2554 Ann Arbor Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: (214) 376-2873 Sunday School............9:45 am Morning Praise..........11:00 am Children’s Church......11:30 am BTU.............................6:30 pm Mon. Youth Mission ....7:00 pm Tues. Men’s Ministry ....7:00 pm Fri. Singles/Family Ministry 7:30 pm

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

Little Friendship Baptist Church

2110 E. 11th St. Dallas, Texas 75203 214-942-0218

Rev. Bryan Carter

9:00 a.m........Sunday School 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m...Morning Worship 6:30 p.m....Wed. Prayer/Bible Study

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. Burley Hudson

Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend

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New Birth Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75224 214-374-0828 Early Morning Worship ........7:50 am Sunday School ....................9:30 am Morning Worship ...............10:30 am Evening Worship ................7:00 p.m.

Rev. George Pryor

Beginners Baptist Church 3610 Hancock Dallas, Texas 75210 214-428-2083 Sunday School.....10:00 am Morning Worship.... 11:00 am BTU.......9:30 am

Rev. K.D. Pace

Rev. John Morris, Jr.

Dwayne E. Rodgers, Sr. Pastor

8108 Mask Drive • Dallas, Texas 75241 Phone: (214) 954-7677 or (214) 815-4276 Website: www.newhorizonmbc.net E-mail: revrdr@aol.com Sunday School … 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship … 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study … 7:30 p.m.

C.C. Robertson

1051 West Wintergreen Rd. Lancaster, Texas 75134 972-227-1400 Sunday School ......................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship .......9:00 am Sunday Bible Class ................6:30 pm Sunday Night..........................7:30 pm

Community West Baptist Church

6255 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, Texas 972-225-7381 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship

3702 Toronto Dallas, Texas 214-920-2473

Rev. N. C. Sargent Little Flock Baptist Church

Rev. Louis E. Laurent

2651 Gooch Street Dallas, Texas 75241 Church 214-376-0354 Sunday Inter. Prayer.....8 A.M.-9 A.M. Sunday School......9:15-10:50 A.M Sunday Morning Worship... 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship...6:00 P.M.

Rev. Ronald D. Richardson, Pastor

110 N. Aiken • Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Sunday Services: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:15 am Mid-week Services: Bible Study, 12:00 Noon on Wed; 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening Office/Fax: (972) 923-9490 Rev. Samuel Baker, Pastor

2948 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241 Church: 214-631-2226 Sunday School.....9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.10:45 a.m. Evening Worship...7:00 p.m.

Rev. Michael L. Smith, Pastor

“A Christ Centered Church” 4420 Bonnie View Road Dallas, Texas Church: 214-375-1430 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Morning Services 7:00 pm - Mid-week Wed. Services 1st Friday Family Fellowship 7:00 pm www.dchbc.org

Rev. Kedrion Bailey

Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 1403 Morrell Dallas, Texas 75203 214-946-4522 9:15 am Sunday School 7:45 am Early Worship

Rev. C.C. Boyce

6:00 pm 1st Sun. Gospel Explosion

Dr. David Henderson

New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Street

(214) 946-3584

Rev. J.L. Rainbolt

Early Morning Pentecost ....8:00AM Sunday School.....9:25 AM Mountain top Experience ....11:00 AM Wed. Nite Bible Study........7:00 PM

Dr. Timothy J. Brown, Pastor

Zion Temple Church of God in Christ 4204 Frank Street Dallas, Texas 75210 Ph: (214) 426-5231

Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........11:15 a.m. Y.P.W.W..............6:45 p.m. Elder Glenn Tatum, Sr. Pastor

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church

Joshua Chapel AME Church

Rev. Lee W. Turner, Pastor

Dallas Christian Hope Baptist Church

Open Door Church of God In Christ

705 E. Aimee Street Forney, Texas Sunday School.....9:30 A.M. Morning Worship....10:45 A.M. Wed. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study..7:15 P.M.

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“Come Worship With Us”

207 Eggar St. Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Church (972) 937-4615 Email: iwturner@prodigy.net Sunday School.....9:30 A.M. Call to Worship.... 10:45 AM Wednesday Prayer Service.... 6:30 p.m. “The Church With The Mind Of Christ”

Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church

Bonnie View Christian Church 4861 Bonnie View at Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75216 Church 214-376-8514 Sunday School......8:30 A.M Call To Worship... 10:00 A.M. Wed. Prayer Service & Bible Class..7:30 P.M.

Faithful Missionary Baptist Church

E-mail: Pastor_Sbaker@sbcglobal.net jcame@ sbcglobal.net Website: www.jcame.org

Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey

Lancaster Full Gospel Holy Temple Church

Bexar Street Baptist Church 2018 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 214-943-3579 Early Morning Worship......8:00 a.m. Sunday School..........9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 am

3314 Detonte St. Dallas, Texas 75223 Church 972-823-1962 Email: progressivechurch@swbglobal.net Sunday School.....9:30 A.M. Call to Worship.... 11:00 AM Mission.......6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Bible Study……7:00 - 8:00 P.M. “The Church Where God Is Glorified”

New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church

St. Mark AME Zion Church 2311 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75216 214-376-7750 Fax 214-376-2485 stmarkameziondallas.org Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11 am Prayer Meeting Tues 12 - Wed 6 pm Sat 8 am - Sun 9 am “You Must Be Born Again”

Greater New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Progressive Baptist Church

2847 S. Marsalis Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-948-1301 10:00 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Sun. Morning Worship 7:30 pm - Sunday Night Worship 8:00 pm -Tues./Thurs. Worship Pastor Howard Durham

www.dfwelitenews.com

Evening Worship.........8:15p.m.

Eld. Wallace M. Holyfield

Israel Baptist Church 2023 West Davis Street Dallas, Texas 75208 Ph: (214) 942-7535 Sunday School....9:45 A.M. Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M. Wed Bible Study ...6:30 P.M.

Rev. C.C. Morgan

January 1, 2010

Superintendent Paul Wyman Pope 1932-2009 — “A faithful man, who can find? A just man walks in his own integrity, and his children are blesses after him.” Proverbs 20:6-7. On June 7, 1932, in the country town of Ore City, Texas, Paul Wyman Pope was born to Hosea and Delilah Pope. He grew up to become an humble servant of the Lord, and friend to many. Paul attended public schools in Ore City, Texas. He completed his education at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, moved to Dallas, Texas and practiced as a licensed Barber for many years. Paul discovered that God had a wonderful plan for his life. Over 43 years ago, he was diagnosed with a condition of bleeding on the brain which left him blind and paralyzed in both his arms and legs, seventeen specialists gave him only an hour and a half to live, he received a

miraculous, supernatural, divine healing and rededicated his life to Christ, was filled with the Holy Ghost and begun his life mission of kingdom building. Being led by the Holy Spirit to organize a church, in April 1973, a church was formed and located at 1422 Kiest Blvd., in Dallas, Texas. The true Word was taught, and there was much to learn. In March of 1973, they were blessed to move to 2355 Cedar Crest Blvd, Dallas, Texas. In the year 1993, Superintendent Pope had a vision to “renovate the Lord’s House”. This was a huge challenge, but he moved with determination and faith in God, completing the job with the excellence that has marked his life and ministry. In the same year, God blessed Superintendent Pope to organize a church in Tyler, TX. True Light #2. His accomplishments include, but not limited to: Founder if True Light Ministries; Pastor of True Light COGIC; Founder Key of Faith Crisis Center (Mentoring Parolees, counseling drug addicts and providing shelter); supported

Feed the Hunger Ministries. Superintendent Pope also supported African and Haitian Ministries for Kingdom Building; Co-founder of TLC, now L&P HomeCare Agency and Co-founder of Heavens Lil’ Angels Day Care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Delilah Pope, two brothers, Allen Pope and Eugene Pope; two sisters, Shirley Mack and Margie Faye Wheeler and one grandson, Colinz Pope. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and loving wife of 43 years, Mother Lula Mae Pope, two sons: Larry Pope, of Big Springs, TX, (Sheria) and Joel Pope (Melva) of Palmer, TX; three loving daughters: Paula Pope Edwards, Regina Pope White (Vincent), of Dallas, TX, and Kathryn Pope Harris of (Carlester), of Tucson, Arizona. Three sisters; Doris Thomas, Helen Pearson, and Rosie Turner, all of Dallas, Texas. Sisters in law, Ms. Maudene Pope, Oakland, Ca., Pastor Sylvia Pope, Dallas, TX, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Larry (Dorothy) Johnson, William (Linnie) Ray of Lindale, TX.,

twelve grandchildren, twenty-three greatgrandchildren, nine godchildren; many nieces and nephews, countless dear friends, including Mrs. Verna Walton secretary for over 19 years and Mr. Danny Smith, who visited him bringing coffee almost every morning during his two years of illness. Also, a life time friend, Mr. Albert Jacobs. Shirley Ruth Thompson Shirley Ruth Thompson was born January 9, 1947 to Mrs. Hazel Matthews Cummings Cobb & Mr. Robert Lee Cummings. She accepted Christ at an early age.Sis Thompson received her education in Waco, Texas, and graduated from G.W. Carver High School.She served as secretary of St. Paul Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Cummings and sister Jessie Mae Cobb. She will be missed by family & Friends.

“Ask the Undertaker” Ask the Undertaker: As a concerned daughter, my mother and I discussed her funeral arrangements during the holidays. She has a prearranged funeral with Golden Gate Funeral Home and owns a grave space at a local cemetery. My mother was told by one of her friends that she needs to purchase opening and closing of the grave and a concrete liner or vault. What is opening and closing and is it necessary and also, what is the difference between a concrete liner and a vault? Dear Concerned Daughter: I commend you on your discussion with your mother and our prayer is others will do the same. Thank you for intrusting Golden Gate Funeral Home with your mother’s prearranged funeral. Your mother’s friend is correct it is necessary to have opening and closing of the grave plot. This means the digging of the grave plot and covering it back up. Most local cemeteries require a concrete liner or a vault, but it is not a state law. A concrete liner and a vault are designed to help hold up the weight of the earth, so there is no sinking of the grave. The concrete liner is not designed to protect from outer elements entering the liner. Vaults are designed with protective inner liners that help to protect against outer elements entering the vault, such as water, etc…

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John Beckwith, Jr.

I recommend that you allow Golden Gate Funeral Home to preneed these items for your mother.

John E. Beckwith is the Owner and CEO of Golden Gate Funeral Home A Crematory. If you have a question for Ask the Undertaker, please send your email to ggfhjb2@aol.com. You may also ask questions during Ask the Undertaker’s weekly radio show from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. every Saturday on Heaven 97 AM or the weekly television show from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday on channel 34.1

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