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Why You Should Not Hinder Children From Coming To Jesus.

Mark 10:12-16 “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder Henry Nelson them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

I tell you the truth; anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ And he took the children in his arms, and put his hands on them and blessed them” After watching the terrible situation in Haiti I was overwhelmed by the grief and despair that exits there. My heart goes out to the children and I pray that God makes a way for them. God is the answer in troubled times and good times. Amen!

In the ancient world, children had no status. Back then a person could literally throw children away by exposing unwanted infants at birth. There is a famous letter written in 1 B.C. by a poor laborer to his pregnant wife in Alexandria, advising her to keep the child if it was boy and to cast it out if it was a girl. The unscrupulous would collect exposed children and raise them to be gladiators or prostitutes and even disfigure them to enhance their value as beggars This was the world that Jesus lived in a world that did not have time for children.

You may think you are much different than the disciples who tried to keep the children away from Jesus), but maybe some of us resemble them more than we would like to admit. Sometimes we hinder children from coming to Jesus. How? There are at least three ways: (1) By your attitude “Children are a bother” messy; noisy; do not put money in the offering plate; waste of time, money, and energy to reach them); (2) by your example: “Do what I say, not what I do.” Children can learn hypocrisy and negativity from the example of others in the church’ especially parents); (2) by our theology; “Children cannot understand the gospel and be saved.”

Here are three reasons why you and I should not hinder children from coming to Jesus: 1. Jesus values children just as much as adults. “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them” Notice that it does not say “parents” were bringing them to Jesus. I am sure most of these people were parents, but probably

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some were not. Bringing children to Jesus is for everyone, not just parents. Some of the greatest ministers to children are those who never had children. Among them was Jesus. “But the disciples rebuked them” “Them” refers to the people bringing the children to Jesus. Why? We do not know for sure. Maybe they thought Jesus was too busy or too tired to be bothered with children. They probably held the view of their culture: “Children should be seen and not heard.”

What was Jesus’ reaction? “When Jesus saw this, he was indignant.” To be “indignant” means to be “angry or annoyed at the unfairness of unreasonableness of somebody or something” The King James Version says “he was much displeased.” Jesus was not just a little upset; He was very angry in a good way.

Why was Jesus indignant? It was because He loves the little children. To Him, they are not a bother; they are not unimportant; they are not a waste of time.

Jesus wants to bless the little children.

How old were these children? We read that they were “little children.” Some of them were small enough for Jesus to pick them up in His arms. Luke writes in His Gospel that some of them were “babies.” Amen!

2. Jesus invites children to come to Him. Children are more likely to come to Jesus.

Compare: “Make adults come in” it says in Luke 14:23 and “Let the little children come to me.” Maybe I am making too much out of the word “let,” but it is a fact that leading an adult to Christ is much more difficult than leading a child to Him. One of our main strategies as a church should be to reach young people for Christ.

Children have their whole lives to live for Jesus. Most children can understand enough of the gospel to be saved. I believe children can understand that they are sinners do bad things, that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and rose again, that Jesus will save them if they ask Him to.

James Dobson has said, “Do not just sit back and hope your children, grandchildren, or children in your Sunday school class, youth group, or whatever trust in Christ. You have to actively pursue their salvation. Amen!

The Apostle Paul wrote in Timothy 3:14-15; it says, “Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have know the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” Amen!

Some people, questioning the validity of childhood conversions, might argue, “Many people who trusted in Christ as children never go on to live for Him.” That’s true, but it’s also true of many adults.

Jesus talked about this in His parable of the sowersoils in Mark 4:1-20. Amen!

3. Jesus says children have the right characteristics for receiving salvation. “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” Jesus was not saying that every child is saved. The Bible is clear that the moment a child is conceived, he or she inherits a sinful nature. Psalms 51:5 says “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” Amen!

But what happens to children who die?

I think we are given a clue in 2nd Samuel 12:18-23. After his infant son died, David said, “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me” David expected to go to heaven when he died, so David’s statement can be interpreted as meaning that David believed his son was in heaven. I believe that God shows mercy to those who because of age or mental deficiency are incapable of either faith or willful unbelief Jonah 4:11says, “more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left”. God does this not because they are deserving of heaven no one is, but because in His grace He chose to save them. I do not believe there is an exact age when a child

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becomes responsible for trusting in Jesus often called the age of accountability. I think there is a condition of accountability every child and person is different, not an age of accountability.

Jesus was not saying that you have to be childish in order to be saved. Jesus was saying that you have to become like a child in order to be saved. The key word is “like.” We need childlike faith in order to be saved. I believe there are two qualities of this faith that are necessary: (1) humility or feeling of helplessness and (2) dependency.

Matthew 5:3 says, “Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” To be “poor in spirit” is to acknowledge one’s sinfulness or spiritual bankruptcy. Amen!

Mark 10:25 says “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God”. Rich people are generally not humble and dependent; they are usually proud and self-reliant. Because of this, it is very difficult for them to become poor in spirit and depend on Jesus for salvation.

Now you know why you should not hinder children from coming home to Jesus.

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Black History: 1 Month - 365 Days of the Year

By Lola Searcy Monday, February 1, 2010 marked the beginning of Black History Month in America.

It is the time of year when we as Americans, especially African Americans take time to look back and reflect on the major contributions African Americans have made and are still making to this country and to the world.

Even though February is the only month designated as Black History Month, we should remember that our history—Black History, is worthy of and should be celebrated every day of every year. We, (all Americans) must remember that there could never have been an American history without Black History! You don’t believe me?

Scientist discovered the first living cell in AFRICA!! That’s right, AFRICA, the mother land. The land of our ancestors! Knowing this, it is amazing how little African Americans know about our own history!

Especially our young people. They don’t know about the vast number of contributions African Americans made and are still making to this country and to the world. We don’t know because it is not taught in the classrooms, and sadly, we don’t even teach it in our homes! Far too many parents and African Americans make the mistake of rely-

ing on the educational system which is predominately white to teach our children about Black history. And, for the most part, the only famous or prominent African/Black Americans they teach about is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and George Washington Carver. Don’t misunderstand me, a lot if not all of the rights and privileges African Americans / Blacks enjoy today are due largely in part to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And, lest we forget the more than 325 uses for peanuts George Washington Carver discovered. Everything from cooking oil to printer’s ink. He found more than 20 used for sweet potatoes and pecans, including synthetic rubber and material for paving highways. And I read that I have George Washington Carver to thank for the make-up I wear!

When African Americans take to time to learn and study our history, we would really be surprised to learn just how intelligent, creative, inventive and hard-working we are as a group of people.

Contrary to popular belief, we can do much, much more than run fast, dribble a basketball, catch and throw a football and hit gamewinning homeruns. - or sink a golf ball. As African Americans, we must take time out of every day to teach our children about our

beautiful culture, our rich heritage and our history! We must tell them about inventors like, Garrett Morgan who invented the stop light and the gas mask! Tell our children about Benjamin Banneker, who designed and created the first working clock. Mr. Banneker was also the principle surveyor/architect who designed our Nation’s capital city of Washington, D.C. And by now, I’m sure you know that The White House, now occupied by our Nation’s first African American President, Barack H. Obama, was also built by slaves. And did you also know that The White House is said to be one of the most beautiful and structurally sound buildings in the world? Imagine that! You think maybe our ancestors built it to last knowing that one day one of their decedents would live in it?

When we take the time to learn our history, we would truly be amazed at what we as a people have accomplished. African American hands have designed, created, and invented the tools, equipment that makes our lives enjoyable, functioning and viable today!

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Love Enough To Let Go

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In the parable of the prodigal son, we learned that God will use every tool available (even pigs) to draw His children Home. Our highest desire for our children must be to see them secure in the arms of God. Notice that in this parable there's no mention of the father between the time the son left and when he returned home. The father appears to have watched his son leave and then simply waited for his return.

The father must have known of his son's condition while away. Was the father lazy and uncaring?

Was this simply the product of a macho culture that didn't show much emotion?

Geraldine Davidson-Hooker Or rather, was this a father who truly knew how God's grace could work a difficult situation toward a wonderful good?

As painful as it must have been, the father allowed God to complete His work - even though it meant his son would actually long to eat with the pigs! And yes, this father loved his son.

When someone we love goes astray, let's continue to lift them up in prayer - always let them know they are loved and continually speak a gentle message of truth. Let's NEVER give up hope, but let's allow God to finish the glorious work He’s begun. Let's trust Him above ALL else and love enough to let go.

PASTOR CLARENCE HENDERSON

A Message from State Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway The Nation Celebrates Black History Month

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Have you ever discovered the value of quietness in effective prayer?

We live in a world of confusion and endless rushing to and from. Each century of our time has been more turbulent and noisy than the last. Since Adam, man has allowed the cares of life to disconnect his soul from God. Pastor In the midst of a Clarence generation that had forHenderson gotten God, Elijah became so discouraged that he asked God to take his life. God came to Elijah in still small voice! When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and prayed! That is God talked to Elijah and Elijah talked to God. In the midst of the quiet time he had with God, there came a deliverance from discouragement and torment.

The psalmist knew the value of quietness in effective prayer. Indicated in Psalm 37:7, “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. Psalm 46;10 says, “Be Still and know that I am God.”

February 1st marks the History", was born month-long recognition of the December 19, 1875, in contributions African New Canton, Virginia, to Americans have made to the former slaves. He died success of America. "Black April 3, 1950. He earned History Month" was started by a Bachelor of Literature Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 degree from Berea as "Negro History Week". He College in Kentucky, a established this celebration to M.A. from the University highlight the significant presof Chicago, and a Ph.D. in ence and influence of "Negros" history from Harvard in America. Dr. Woodson chose University. the second week in February Please feel free to for Negro History Week forward your thoughts, because Fredrick Douglass and comments and ideas. I Abraham Lincoln have birthlook forward to hearing Barbara Mallory Caraway days within that week. He felt from you! it would be a testament to the two men he believed greatly influenced the Sincerely, black American experience.

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Guilty Plea Prompts an Unexpected Exit from Public Office for State Representative Terri Hodge

By Lola Searcy “I am sad to inform you that as of today, I will end my campaign for the Democratic nomination for State Representative of the 100th Legislative District of Texas.” That statement made by Representative Terri Hodge, early Wednesday morning brought an end to her 14 – year political career as a State Representative from the 100th Legislative District of Texas.

Hodge, now 69, is dropping her re-election plans and will resign her position as District 100 representative in the Texas House when she is sentenced.

Representative Hodge, a Dallas native first won election to the Texas State House in 1996, pleaded guilty to lying on her tax returns in connection with the FBI’s ongoing investigation of the Dallas City Hall’s public corruption investigation.

The charges against Representative Hodge stem from one count of fraud related to not reporting about $27,000 dollars in income on her 2002 taxes. The

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February 4-5 — Affordable Healthcare" is the topic of the day. Families are struggling to afford healthcare services and many do not have insurance. "Give Kids A Smile", is a FREE dental program for children February 4-5, 2010 at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic.

The clinic is located at 2922 B Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Bldg B, Dallas, TX 75215. If you would like to learn more about the clinic and the dental services offered, visit them online at www.mlkfamilyclinic.org or call them at 214-4263645 for an appointment.

February 5 — Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Quest for Success Awards Luncheon Friday, February 5, 2010; Noon - 1:30 p.m.; Dallas Convention Center, Ballroom A; Individual tickets are $60. For tickets or more information, please call (214) 4215200.

February 5 — 28 IRMA P. HALL RETURNS TO AART STAGE IN HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS’ FIRST 100 YEARS; The African American Repertory Theater (AART) presents Emily Mann's "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years,” the true oral history of two African American sisters, who both lived to be over 100 years old, and told all about it in a bestselling memoir that also became a hit Broadway play. The play, directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray, opens Friday, February 5, 2010 and runs through Sunday, February 28, at the DeSoto Corner Theatre, 211 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto, Texas. A special Preview Performance will be presented on Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and

Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

February 6-7 — Krewe on Bishop presents Mardi Gras Oak Cliff; Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7, 2010; Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. The streets of Oak Cliff will come to life with a definite Cajun flare February 6 and 7, as Mardi Gras Oak Cliff has evolved into a full weekend festival this year. The activities begin Saturday, February 6, with a 5k and 1 mile, complete with a costume contest. Later that evening, a masquerade ball will take place in the Bishop Arts District featuring live music by the 19 piece Rebel Alliance Jazz Band and the self-labeled "Bourbon Street boogie" band Big Chief. The weekend is capped off by the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February 7.

February 12 - 14 — One Voice Ministry’s “Weekend of Glory” Friday February 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Miracle Temple Church of Deliverance; 3121 Nandina St. in Alta Mesa, Dallas, Tx. 75241; Saturday February 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.; Victory Cathedral; 3407 N. Westmoreland Dallas, Tx.; Sunday February 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.; Victory Cathedral; 3407 N. Westmoreland Dallas, Tx. Contact: Minister, Mike Cooley (214) 809-1306 Evangelist, Barbara Owens (214) 923-2428 FOR MORE INFORMATION. February 13 — Please join the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW)– Greater Trinity Section on Saturday, February 13h at 10:00am at the Moorland YMCA, located at 907 E. Ledbetter Rd. for their annual Black History month program. We will have poem readings, singing and praise dancing featuring “our youth”. Come adorned in your Afro centric attire (optional) and join us at we will provide good soul food, entertainment, and fellowship.

Mrs. Doris King will have on display a must see African American exhibit. It’s all-FREE!!

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Place: South Dallas Cultural Center; 3400 S. Fitzhugh ; Dallas, Texas 75210; 214-939-2787 February 17 - 19 LOCAL PASTOR PASSES PLATINUM LANDMARK:; Ed Young of Fellowship Church marks 20th Anniversary of First; Sermon at Start-up Church Plant in DFW Area. Fellowship Church will also be hosting the annual Creative Church Conference (C3) on Feb. 17-19. At C3, thousands of church leaders from around the world, representing a variety of denominations, will gather for tips on how to strengthen and grow their individual ministries. To listen to the service in its entirety or for additional information about Fellowship Church, visit www.FellowshipChurch .com.

February 20 — National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter Black History Program will be Saturday, February 20, 2010. The program begins 12 noon. Florence Middle School located at 1625 Masters Street. This years Theme is “ Keeping the Legacy Alive” Come and enjoy an outstanding program.

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEKEND College Fair, February 20, 2010 from 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m.; Special Guest Colleges, Morehouse College & Tougaloo College.

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Hodge, Continued from Page 6 $27,000 is reported to have come from Brian and Cheryl Potashnik, who paid her rent, utilities and bought carpet for a house she owned on Abrams Road in Dallas. In exchange, prosecutors alleged, Hodge wrote letters endorsing the Potashnik’s effort to get lucrative tax credits for their low-income housing development projects. Also listed in the plea documents, from 2001 – 2005, Hodge had income totaling $41,465 that was derived in part, from campaign contributions she used for personal benefits. Hodge neglected to report this additional income on her federal return for those years.

According to published reports, as part of her plea agreement, prosecutors agree to drop all charges against her when she is sentenced.

At Wednesday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn said she wanted sentencing to occur as soon as possible. Stating, “Ms. Hodge will have pleaded guilty today to a felony and will still be representing the district,” Lynn said. “I’m not real keen on that notion.”

While Representative Hodge will suspend her campaign, it does in no way seal the deal for Representative Hodge’s sole opponent, Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson. Hodge’s name will still appear on the ballot, and given that fact that she has held the 100th district house seat for more than 14 years, she has something Mr. Johnson does not…name recognition. While a felony conviction will prevent Representative Hodge from holding public office, there are still those loyal supporters who could very well continue to campaign for her, and show up on Election Day to re-elect her. If that happens, and her guilty plea is accepted by the courts, under the law, a felony conviction will disqualify her for the November general election. At that time, the Democratic precinct chairs in District 100, would pick their party’s candidate. And since there are several contested precinct chair races in the 100th district, this would make for some very interesting political drama. With the suspension of the Hodge campaign, it appears to pave the way for challenger Eric Johnson to win the March 2 Democratic primary Meanwhile, rumors of a lack of trust and animosity for Eric Johnson continue to surface among Hodge constituents, who accuse Mr. Johnson of not dealing with the issues facing the 100th district, but he has instead focused on Representative Hodge’s legal woes rather than campaigning on a platform that benefits

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the residents of the 100th district.

In a statement issued Wednesday morning, Mr. Johnson had this to say, “As a longtime resident of House District 100, I want to thank Terri Hodge for her service to our district.” “My wife, Nakita, and I will continue to keep Ms. Hodge and her family in our prayers.”

Court room observers say that while Hodge choked up several times during the half-hour hearing, as a condition of her plea deal, she agreed to cooperate fully with federal prosecutors. Attorney Jeff Kearney stated, she “shall give truthful and complete information and/or testimony concerning her participation in the offense of conviction.” While it is not yet known what information Hodge will give federal authorities, it is going to be interesting to find out just what else Representative Hodge has to say.

Representative Hodge will close her district office in an orderly manner and resign at the time she is sentenced.

“I freely admit that I violated the federal income tax laws in this regard, and I am prepared and willing to accept the consequences of my actions”. “As a result of my guilty plea to a criminal tax violation, I will not be able to continue to serve in the Texas House of Representatives. Therefore, I cannot in good conscience continue to seek re-election and I believe that the only appropriate action for me to take is to immediately terminate my campaign activities,” Representative Hodge stated. “I want to take this time to express my remorse to my colleagues in the legislature, my friends, and my family for my actions, she said in a statement. “Most of all, I want to apologize to all the citizens of District 100 for letting them down.”

“My prayer is that my successor will stand up and fight for the people of our district in the future.” She further stated, “because of ongoing legal proceedings in my case, I will not make any further public statement concerning this matter until the Court has assessed my sentence. I ask that the press respect my request that my family and I not be contacted for any further statement concerning this matter,” Representative Terri Hodge also stated.

We will continue to follow this story and we will respect Ms. Hodge’s wishes and give her and her family the privacy and courtesy they have asked for.

And while, we are saddened and disheartened by the incident, our thoughts and prayers go out to Representative Hodge and her entire family!

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Sitting around the barber shop talking Black History month came up, it reminded me of the time when University of Houston came into then Southwest Conference.

The C o n f e r e n c e Leon Simon Champion always went to the Cotton Bowl, The coach at Arkansas said “since Houston came to the conference they think the Cotton Bowl belong to them”. Well The NFL Probably think since the Rooney Rule the African American coaches think the Super Bowl is their’s……….. oops. 3 coaches in 4 years. If the Colts win that will be 2 years in a row.

On a more serious note, looking at the States top 100 football players and their commitment to colleges, of the top 100 players 49 either signed with out of state schools or committed to sign. I think these young men need better guidance in picking schools. Lets forget the NFL there is only 32 teams and if they replaced the whole roster (53players) ever year, that would only be 1696 jobs. So now lets look at a school with the future in mind.

Lets forget that your dad is a USC fan, or you like the uniforms at Oregon, or you’re an Adrian Peterson fan, and he went to Oklahoma. lets not think about how many times Notre Dame is on Tv, or how many guys from the U (Miami) go to the league.

I know its fun to go to the SEC, an beat one of your buddies that went to Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, A&M etc. or go to Oklahoma and beat the Longhorns .Go to Florida and beat your friend that run on the mile relay at Baylor all of those scenarios are fine, if you’re a high round draft choice an can feed your family, like Arian Peterson and some of those other guys that were fortunate enough to go to the league.

It’s time these young men quit thinking about ESPN. And start thinking about a family, and there is a good chance they will have one or will eventually get one. Its Fun to beat Michigan if you went to Ohio State, but how much fun is it to look for a job if you live in Michigan an went to Ohio State. How about that laugh you had while at Oklahoma when you beat Texas, now that guy you gave that down with the Horns sign to ,is the personal manager and you’re applying for a job and he shoot you the thumbs down sign.

There are some Tony Dungy one ,that

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“ A Strange Land Situation� — Psalm 137 situation is when you are taken to the hospital, and the Doctor tells you there is nothing he can do to save you. Now, that’s a strange land situation. A strange land situation is when you receive a call in the wee wee hours and one of your children just died, or one of them just odeed on drugs. It’s a strange land situation when one of your love ones has just left you because of death, and you have a lonely spot in your heart. But, the good news is the affirmation of the sovereignty of God has a way of defying context.

The Lord’s song goes deeper than rhetoric and the rhythm, it goes deeper than any sea, its transcultural, and it’s deeper than context, deeper than culture and circumstance. Everyone who has already gone through circumstances of despair will confirm to this statement. When we get into these kinds of situations we need to get our Bibles and turn to these scriptures: The Lord is my light and my salvation of whom shall I fear.� Fret not thyself because of evil does because they will soon be cut off.� “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.� “We could sing, make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.�

I guess you know that we have already kept the music, we were able to sing: I’m so glad trouble don’t last always, and when they did not have

shoes on their feet, and ragged clothes or no clothes on their backs, they were still able to sing: “ I’ve got a robe, you’ve got a robe, all of God’s children got a robe.� We came from a people who had a defiant faith. It looks hostility in the face and declares it can’t win. Our faith looks diversity in the face and proclaims, we will ultimately triumph. We believe that, “I must tell Jesus, all of my troubles, I cannot bear the burdens alone.� A man by the name of Thomas Dorsey found himself in a strange land situation one day, so he picked up his pen and mirrored defiant faith in the word, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn.�

For your information I believe in the NOT YET . “ When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.� I know one thing. “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; oh what a foretaste of glory divine; Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His spirit washed in His blood.� This I know, and I can sing it in any Strange Land Situation.

Can you do the same?

Let us not forget to read our Bibles.

May God bless you real good, and may He keep you in His loving care.

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We have been writing out of Psalm 137 for the past two weeks because there is so much substance tied into it. When we sing the Lord’s song, when we affirm by starting a decided style of rhythm, rhyme and rhetoric we really seek Gene Turner to mirror something Out of the Eyes of more full of depth and a Layman quality. We want to announce that somehow, someway God will transform that which I am passing through. A strange land situation sooner or later comes to everybody, or every person’s house. We as Black people in this country have suffered through some strange land situation. “They sung through difficult times’ it’s our nature to hold on to our song, to hold on to our music when things and people threaten and defy and try to destroy our very existence. Strange land situations will come, and they will come to your house as well. If you think strange land situations won’t come to your house, you just keep on living.

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ENTERTAINMENT Advice Column: Ask Dr. Karen Hollie-McGriff she finds herself still going Dr. Hollie, in and out of bad relationOnce again, you have ships because she passed up written a response to on a good relationship someone that I think is so because she listened to you? ridiculous and narrowReply for Torn minded. Why is it automatic that this lady if wrong for Dear Reply, falling for her ex-brotherThis is an advice column! in-law? It’s like you want And what people write in for is everything to be one way advice.

However, they are and anything outside of always free to do whatever they your norm is wrong. Well like. Therefore, I hold no perwhat if this is the man God sonal responsibility for connectintended for her to be with? Maybe he was the DR. KAREN HOLLIE-MCGRIFF ing or disconnecting them with the “love of their life.” one she was supposed to But I stand by my advice; I believe that the choose originally. It doesn’t sound like they were wrongly pursuing a relationship world is large enough that you can fall in love while she was married. It doesn’t even with someone other than your ex’s brother. sound like she purposely pursued it now. Maybe I’m old-fashioned that way.

She just doesn’t want people to talk. And I think that those people need to mind Dr. Hollie-Mcgriff is a local psychotherapist & their business. What if your narrow- pastor, and for your questions and comments to minding thinking causes her to miss out appear in this column, you can email askdrholon the love that was meant for her and lie@aol.com

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?

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Have fun in a Safe, Smoke Free Christian Environment Join for the excitement!! Join for the fellowship!!

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Individual instructors for each class.

Classes are filling up fast – call now for your appointment.

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February 5, 2010

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

Welcome to Superbowl Weekend, Baaaaby! First, everyone who reads this needs to see Denzel's latest flick "The Book Of Eli"..

It's all that and so much more!!! I wish every one of the Dallas Cowboys players and coaches could sit in the stands and get the vibe of what a Superbowl is all about. That's right I want Kevan al those Pro and Non ProBrowning Bowlers, not in the luxury suites that are readily available to those with NFL connections, but right there soaking up the vibe, feeling what we feel as fans! Why you ask???? I want them to understand the commitment of that a fan makes to a team..It's just that simple... We pay a fortune for tix and I want those we've made rich to be sooo focused on playing in the next Super Bowl, and always reflecting this Summer, thru the min-camps and all the way thru Spring training! That said, even at this late date there are rooms available! Check out Donald Trumps Resort, just outside Miami! Donald Trump. The guy does things in a very big way. So it's no surprise that his Sunny Isles Beach hotel, the Trump International Beach Resort, follows suit.

This tailgate package for your Super Bowl celebration takes the decadence level into Trump's stratosphere. Take a look at what's on offer for those making the trip to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV. The Tail-Great package, valid Feb. 5-7, includes the following... Three nights' accommodation for two guests in a one-bedroom ocean-view suit...Two Super Bowl tickets (section 400) and a parking pass for game day...Transportation to and from the game...

Luxury sports car rental during the length of your stay (all the better to roll along Ocean Drive in style) Personal chef to prepare your meals during the length of your stay...

Traveling personal chef to cater your tailgate party at the game.... VIP transportation to and from the hotel upon arrival in Miami and to really get you in the spirit, the hotel will decorate your room with team colors and fan mer-

chandise. Price tag? A cool $4,500 per person.

Trump International Beach Resort 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach/866-628-1197.

Now, "How You Doin"? If the answer is not "quite" that good, there are a ton of local watching parties and places to go... I'll be at my house in my big chair and peeping it on my own big TV! Cost at my house 25 dollars, including parking, snacks and drinks, LOL! The game starts at 5:28 P.M. here in the metro on Channel 11! On the other coast, Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's former personal physician is set to be arraigned in Los Angeles this afternoon. My partner Bloodhound Been reports he is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jacksons death..

All those drug providers to M.J. should be taken into custody... That's just my opinion... Big up to film director Lee Daniels nominated for a Best Director Oscar for the film "Precious"!

Daniels joins John Singleton (Boyz In The Lee Daniels Hood/1992)as the only African American Directors nominated for an Academy Award as Best Director! Last weekend's Grammy's were touchingly boring...

Big ups to Beyonce on grabbin 6 statues! I loved the Jackson kids words and wondered while they talked if they could sing??? Randy and Jermaine are ticked... Seems the Grammy folks failed to invite most of the Jackson family to witness the tribute to Michael! People are talking "We Are The World 25", the follow up to the original! Tons of stars including Lil Wayne, Usher, Robin Thicke, Gladys Knight, Celine Dion and the lst goes on and on... This time the proceeds benefit Haiti, thru the new, "We Are The World" Foundation! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this week... Ernie Banks is 79, Hank Aaron 75, Sherman Hemsley is 71, Roger Staubach 67, Nolan Ryan is 62, Natalie Cole is 59 and Justin Timberlake is 29. Thanks for "Rollin With A Brotha in the Elite News and online at www.dfwelitenews.com

Sports, Continued from Page 9 says 2years after these NFL guys retires 85% some say 95%, are divorced, broke, and in some cases homeless. That’s for those that were fortunate enough to go to the league in the beginning.

Lets be realistic 1696 jobs don’t all come open every year. One year the Cowboys had 12, they were called the dirty dozen. That was a very unusual year 5or 6 per team per year

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is more realistic. 192 new jobs each that’s about 6per State. If you’re not the best in your city chances are a little slim. I do not wish to discourage any young man or women I just want to bring to your attention the degree of difficulty that’s involved in football.

All plans must have the degree of obstacles involved, and if you have a goal and don’t have a plan you have a dream.

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Parade, Continued from Page 3 that has long been part of our client base we are constantly looking to improve our quality of service and product to our base and this is a fine and expressive way to give back”. 1986 HEISMAN TROPHY winner was the most expressive and

Dr. Wiliam Blair, Mayor of Balch Springs Carrie Gordon, Alexandria Fincher

humbled he recalled that “as a recognized athlete from College to the Pro’s I have been celebrated

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and appreciated all over this County but this is the greatest day of celebration because I am being valued and celebrated on KING day in a community that I grew up in and have given so much back to, and I want to thank the Elite News and the Blair Family for this most humbling honor, only becoming a Hall of Fame Inductee could rival this moment”. Corey Hampton a Langston University Graduate and a product of the Elite News Scholarship Foundation spoke glowingly of the timely and unwavering financial assistance of the foundation to help complete his education.

Finally the Grass Root Strategies group of Tanya Watkins stood in awe of the crowd and turn out for the MLK Parade Mrs. Watkins stated “I have been viewing this Parade for the greater part of 18 years and this is what I remember and love the most is the great Bands, Floats and people celebrating this occasion and I am glad to be a part of the Parade, and we should all take a active role in helping to put on this parade”.

We at the Elite News would like to extend a

Walker of American Airlines, John Beckwith Jr. of Golden Gate Funeral Home, Rick White with Fazelli Auto Group, St.Paul AME Church Men of Valor Male Chorus, Sherry Christian, Stephen Alexander, Billy Dean, Kenya Shikira, Andre Waits, Hiram Harrison Anthony Coleman, Casey Blair, and the numerous volunteers and sponsors that help to make this day a success.

Carver Height Baptist Church Youth served and marched in the MLK Parade warm and hearty appreciation to the people at the MLK Center and especially Patrick Jackson for their support. We would like to give a special thank you to Carver Heights Baptist Church and Rev. Darryl Carter for the timely shuttling service they provided for our guest and sponsors, Dallas County Schools, Dallas Mavericks and Kroger, Gregory Allen for 20 years of dedicated services, Vanita

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Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert (center) and guests at the MLK parade breakfast

February 5, 2010

DISD National Signing Day 2010

Trey Miller of Carter High School (center) and his mother & father are proud of his scholarship to SW Texas State.

Assemblies of God Univ., Football.

Hillcrest: Carrington Brown, Texas A & M Commerce, Football, Isaiah Cobbin, Texas A & M Commerce, Football; Cameron Richards, University of Texas at El Paso, Football; Sheldon Staton, Langston University, Football; and Will Cook, Samford University, B Basketball.

Jefferson, T.: Selvin Amaya, Cisco Jr. College, Football; and Miguel Pintor, Cisco Jr. College, Football.

Kimball, J. F.: Marcell Brooks, Lon Morris College, Football; Demondrae Garner, Lon Morris

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AT&T A T & T PERFORMING G ARTS CENTER DEE AN AND D C CHARLES HARLES W WYLY Y Y T YL THEATRE HEATRE 2403 Flora Street, Dallas (two blocks east on Ross at Pearl)

Performance Highlig Highlight ght Dance Has No Limits!

New Y York ork Choreographer Choreographer,, Christoph Christopher her Huggins returns with a riveting, explosive explosive, e, foot stomping gospel celebration.

This spiritual dance work features works from Patti LaBelle, Howard Hewitt, Are Aretha etha Franklin and more.

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athletically, to reach their goal of obtaining a scholarship to pursue a college career said Jeff Johnson. The district’s athletic programs not only prepared the students to succeed in different sports, but have also helped them to graduate ready for college. Many of DISD’s 22 High Schools which field athletic programs had athletes represented this day.

Adams, Bryan: Tajh Fite, University of Texas at El Paso, Football; D'Cody Harris, Prairie View A&M University, Football; Greg Smith, Southwestern College, Football and Eric Venson Southwestern College, Football.

Carter, D. W.: Robert Andrews, Grambling State University, Football; Dalvin Glass Trinity Valley Junior College, Football; Trevion Miller Southwestern Oklahoma State, Football; Dunston Owen, Arizona Western, Football; Russell Polk, Texas Tech University, Football; Darrion Pride, Trinity Valley Junior College, Football; Markeith Thompson, Lon Morris College, Football, Shakeel Timmons, Trinity Valley Junior College, Football; and Chason White, Tyler Junior College, Football.

Conrad, Emmit: Peter Akorikin, Southwest Assemblies of God Univ., Football; and Muhammed Mansaray, Southwest

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By Lola Searcy Dallas Texas: February, 1999 then DISD Athletics Director Troy Mathew came up with the idea to celebrate the entire District’s High School signing day. National Letter of Intent College Day will be celebrated all in one place, thereby giving students and their parents a chance to celebrate the culmination of twelve long years of hard work and sacrifice in their chosen area of athletic competition.

The Dallas Independent School District Athletics Department hosted its Annual “Meet the Signees” media event on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at noon, at the Ellis Davis Field House located at 9191 South Polk Street, where they recognized and introduced all of the Dallas ISD senior student athletes who have signed college scholarships for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.

Students signed scholarships in Track and Field, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball and Basketball. All of the signees were introduced and honored during the event.

The National Letter of Intent Signing Day marks the beginning of an important phase in the life of many Dallas ISD student athletes who have worked so hard, both academically and

College, Football; Kevin Hampton, Northeastern Oklahoma A & M, Football; Isiah Harris, Lon Morris College, Football; Douglas Hawkins, Lon Morris College, Football; Gwinn Hunter, Lon Morris College, Football; JaMarcus Johnson, Langston University, Football; Quiameron Washington, Lon Morris College, Football; Darryl White, North Dakota State College, Football; Ishmael Calloway, Langston University Football; and Nicole Cipriano, University of Neveda Las Vegas, G Soccer.

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CITY BEAT NOTES FROM UNION HOPE

History, Continued from Page 4 treatment and prevention of blindness. Dr. Bath is the first African American woman doctor to receive a patent for a medical invention. She invented the Laserphaco probe for the treatment of cataracts. And speaking of Doctors, where would we be without Dr. Charles Richard Drew? Dr. Drew started the idea of a blood bank and a system for long-term preservation of blood plasma. He found that plasma kept longer than whole blood. His ideas revolutionized the medical profession and has saved many, many lives!

E lijah McCoy is the engineer and inventor behind the expression, “the Real McCoy�. He invented several high-quality industrial inventions, especially the steam engine lubricator.

He is known as the “Real McCoy� because his inventions were real, authentic and highquality! George Grant, an avid golfer and one 2 African American to graduate from Harvard Dental School in 1870, received a patent in 1899 for an improved golf tee.

Maybe it’s no coincidence that Tiger Woods is

such a golfing phenom!

As I was researching and writing this story, I found countless pages of African American inventors and inventions! So this article by no means even begins to scratch the surface as it relates to the significant contributions African Americans have made!

That’s the reason our history should be celebrated 24/7! Every day! One month of reflection and study is not nearly enough!

Black History – African American history is a history lesson that should be told every day!

Every waking moment there is something we can and should tell our children and our families about who we are and from whence we came!

For the next 3 weeks, the Staff here at Elite News will share with our readers prominent African Americans in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area who are helping to write our history! We will talk to prominent politicians, pastors, athletes, educators, entertainers, sportsmen and women, etc. who are helping to write the history of this city!

“Revealed in Rejection�

The Church school lesson “Revealed in Rejection�

Matt.13:54-58 show Jesus experiencing what almost every pastor, preacher, and teacher has in some way experienced. In the lesson Jesus comes back home and go to the synagogue Eld. Lloyd to worship where He T. Morgan read and expounded on the text the people started asking how did know so much when he had never attended any Rabbinical school, they were amazed by his miracles, after all he had been a village carpenter for many years, they knew his mother, brothers and sister who still lived in Nazareth. It is strange that people who knew you when you were young that grew up with you, when God change your life and call you into ministry have a hard time accepting you and your ministry. To some people

you are too young, they changed your diapers, fed and burped you, and they were reading the Bible before you could read therefore you can’t tell them anything.

This city missed the blessings they could have enjoyed because they could not accept the vessel it was in. Paul said it best in 2 Cor 4:7�But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us�. Our morning message was delivered by our beloved pastor Eld. L.T.Morgan from the subject “The I AMness of God�

Ex.3:1-15. God called Moses on the back side of the desert and introduced himself as “I Am who I Am� this translated into Hebrew is YAHWEH a name so Holy that it was never pronounced for fear of profaning its Holiness. God want us to know that not only was he the God of yesterday but he is God of all the tomorrows. We should rejoice in knowing that God is a never changing God. Be Blessed

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February 5, 2010

45th Annual C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet

By Jordan Blair The IMA has a long-standing history of leadership, civic involvement and program activity throughout communities of the Dallas metroplex. The IMA – comprised of ministers of Dallas’ churches – has a mission: To improve, enhance and maintain quality of life for underserved communities by promoting education, scholarships, community and economic development; physical and mental health, employment and other community uplift initiatives through the distribution of philanthropic funds through religious institutions.

Providing health referrals, maintaining food pantries to help feed the needy, assisting with utility bills, ministering to the incarcerated and other support services have been critical elements of IMA’s mission for more than 50 years.

45th Annual C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet Overview

This annual banquet of more than 1000 participants provides an opportunity to educate public corporations and individuals about the goals, programs and mission of IMA. More than 1,500 supporters attended the 2009 banquet.

Besides helping to offset the cost of providing community support services, each year IMA awards scholarships to deserving high school graduates throughout its service area.

The IMA presents the prestigious “Prince of Preachers Award” named in honor of Dr. C. A. W. Clark, longtime national and local, civic and religious leader. The recipient this year is Dr. Curtis W. Wallace, Pastor of The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church here in Dallas, TX. In 2010 a Dallas Independent School District principal will receive the coveted “Education Award”. That principal is none other than the principal of the Exemplary Charles Rice Learning Center, Alpher Garrett-Jones.

Recognition is given for Dallas area outstanding service to community in several cate-

A fresh voice!

By Jordan Blair On Sunday, January 31 Farouk Shami, the next governor of the state of Texas came to Luby’s on Hampton, the Elite News hosted a small gathering of entrepreneurs, business men and women, and other pillars of the community to introduce the next governor of Texas, Farouk Shami. Mr. Shami brings with him a host of good ideas on creating jobs for Dallas and Houston and boosting the economy for the state of Texas.

Mr. Shami is a very successful business man, employing over 1,200 people and knows what candidate for goverit takes to run the Texas.

According to Shami, entire communities have been ignored for too long when it comes to economic growth in Texas. Farouk Shami has a plan that will ensure that every Texan has the opportunity to work hard and live the American Dream. Farouk has made a guarantee that no politician has ever made before, if his plan doesn’t create 100,000 new jobs in Texas in his first two years in office he will immediately resign and pay the state ten million dollars. According to Farouk, he will put his money where his mouth is because he has experience in creating jobs and he knows how to build a business from the ground up. He’d like to use his experience to re-build the economy in Texas.

Farouk also has grand ideals regarding education for our children. He believes that the future economic success of this state starts with ensuring every single Texas child, regardless of

gories with the “Healthcare Award” going to Mr. Patrick D. Bullocks, a Community Liaison for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and an individual who has made a measurable impact in promoting wellness in the region.

The President’s Award will be awarded to recipients Judge Marty Lowy and Dr. Tommy L. Brown who reflect leadership in sharing their time, resources and talent to help strengthen the community. Judge Lowy serves the 101st Civil District Court of Dallas County and Dr. Brown is the proud Pastor of Ervay Cedar Missionary Baptist Church.

The IMA Human Relations Award is the signature award given each year to an exemplary civic, business or religious leader. The 2010 IMA Human Relations Award will be presented to a longtime civic servant who has served the Dallas area and entire state of Texas with distinction as an exemplary public servant. This signature award will be given to Mr. John Sharp, candidate for the U.S. Senate.

As shown, the IMA attempts to cover every aspect of the Dallas Community. 2010’s Minister of the Year is Pastor A.C. Stapleton of Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church as the Young Minister of the Year is awarded to Rev. Keith D. Ford of The Messias Church of God in Christ.

Mrs. Linda Henderson-Johnson of Henderson’s Chicken and Dr. Corey Christopher Toney of CT’s Real Deal Bar B Que are the award recipients of the Business Award.

Judge Mark Greenberg of Dallas County Court at Law 5 has been awarded the 2010 Civic Award and this year’s Community Service Award will be given to Rev. Chris L. Simmons of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and Dr. Gerald L Borders, retired Director of Public Affairs at Texas Instruments Incorporated.

The C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet will be held Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Dallas Trade Mart, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX. The time of the event is 7:00 pm.

Alpha Kappa Alpha has prevailed in lawsuit

L-R: Pastor Bill Blair, Jordan Blair, Dewayne Highsmith, candidate for governor Farouk Shami, Chris Muhammad and Rev. Kevin Neismith

where they live, has access to a top notch education. Farouk believes we must stop playing politics with the education of our youth and start preparing them for a future where they will compete globally.

“Teachers and public schools are vital to our state and should be treated as such. We must provide students the opportunities and facilities they need to flourish in the 21st century economy. Beyond that, Farouk will fight to lower the dropout rate by ensuring our students have mentors who can help them see the value in receiving an education. Most importantly, he will dramatically increase Vocational/Technical training in our secondary schools to teach kids real life skills that can lead to a high paying job and help them become a productive part of the Texas workforce.”

Dear Sorors: Alpha Kappa Alpha has prevailed in the lawsuit filed by Joy Elaine Daley, et al.

In a resounding denunciation of the action, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia tossed out the lawsuit and dismissed the case. In her ruling, Judge Natalia M. Combs Greene rejected Plaintiffs' suit on all counts and, in essence, ruled that the case had no merit and no substance.

In essence, Alpha Kappa Alpha won!

Writing in the Washington Business Journal, reporter Melissa Castro, noted that the judge was emphatic in her decision. "Judge Natalia Combs Greene used just 17 pages — and several pointed words — to eviscerate the claims of the eight AKA member-plaintiffs."

The judge also accurately characterized the case as being "largely about several disgruntled AKA members." She dismissed the evidence presented as "unnecessary and frivolous exhibits, arguments, counts and facts."

This victory underscores what the leadership has been saying all along: that this was a suit motivated by a personal vendetta against the leadership. The ruling confirms this.

This triumph is an affirmation of the process and the structure of governance that has withstood the test of time for 102 years.

Our Founders bequeathed to us the gift of loyalty and a mandate to never exhibit the type of treasonous behavior that the Plaintiffs demonstrated.

We do not revel in this victory because we have paid a dear price for it. This has been a painful saga in our history but one that could have been avoided had the Plaintiffs held their vows sacred and not violated the very rituals they pledged to uphold.

There is a lesson in this for us and I urge the membership to view this legal action --and its outcome - as a wakeup call. Let's use this victorious occasion to revisit our sacred vows and recommit ourselves to the sanctity of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the strength of the sisterhood. This is what has sustained us for over 100 years and will continue to serve as a sturdy foundation as we begin our second century of sisterhood and service.

Now, let's get ready for our biennial conference in July. Let's meet in St. Louis where we can connect and bond with one another in the way that has always made Alpha Kappa Alpha first in service…first in sisterhood.

Sincerely, Soror Barbara A. McKinzie Supreme Basileus

Elite News 35th Annual Awards Night The Elite News is making preparations for this year’s 35th Annual Elite New Awards Night. This year’s ceremony will held on Friday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m. at the Calvary-Philadelphia Baptist Church located at 4703 Sunnyvale, Dallas, Texas. This year in keeping with tradition of the previous 34 years, Dr. William “Bill” Blair, founder and Senior Publisher of the Elite News, will pause to applaud and appreciate a few of the citizens of the Dallas – Ft. Worth area for their outstanding community service.

This year, Pastor Johnny Bradley and the

February 5, 2010

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will receive the Church of the Year Award, while Rev. A.L. Banks will receive the Minister of the Year Award. Mrs. Debra Abron is the recipient of this year’s Pearl C. Anderson Award, Chief Brown will receive the Chief Don Stafford Law Enforcement Award and the Jordan Blair Youth Award will be presented to Dewayne Hysmith, Jr. For more information, contact Mr. Jordan Blair at 214.372.6500 or Email: jordan@elitenews.com.

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The Church of the Living God

OPEN MEETING

2935 S. Lancaster Rd Dallas, Texas 75216 214-478-8224 Fax 817-465-7472

Hear the proposal for the HEART AT WORK CHARTER SCHOOL February 7, 2010

Reference: A Vision Celebration

1:00 P.M. at the

Greetings: This is a year of restoration, recovery, and building. As God has allowed us to enter into the year of 2010, I am so ever grateful to have a vision that calls for a Celebration.

I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite you to attend an event that will be an exceptional gathering of some of our cities most respected and renowned Churches and Community Leaders.

As we celebrate a vision for kingdom building and leadership in the community, I am truly convinced that is a year of growth, development, and reclamation of the community and the building of the Church family.

The Celebration will be held on February 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center Facility 1007 Hutchins Rd. Dallas, Texas 75203. The Celebrations will be concluded with exquisite dining and Christian fellowship.

Please come and join The Celebration! If there are questions feel free to contact me at 214-478-8224.

Yours in Christ, Evangelist Sandy McGriff

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CHURCH OF GOD 11501 Rylie Crest Drive Balch Springs, Texas Sponsor: Dr. B.J. Pruitt Educational Ministries, inc.

(214) 371-8571 Board Members: Walter Armstrong, Linda Armstrong, Billy Armstrong, Courtney Armstrong www.dfwelitenews.com

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Greater New St. John Primitive Baptist Church 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”

Signing, Continued from Page 13 Lincoln: Don Canyon III, Northwestern State 30 at Elyears Paso, Gof Basketball; Tiffany Hines, Texas Tech University, Football; Donald Green, Trinity Valley Junior University, G Track; Stephanie Flores, East Central Experience College, Football; Charles Lloyd, Kilgore Junior College, University, G Soccer; Brandon Bowles-Delk, Abilene Football; Tramone Mickens, Texas A & M University, Christian University, Football; Andrew Calloway, Cisco Football; Aaron Shaw, Texas A & M Commerce, Junior College, Football; Mike Davis, The University of Football; Anthony Staten, Midwestern State University, Texas, Football; Tony Drake, Colorado State University, Football; and Lakeem Wilson, West Texas A & M, Football; Paul Ellis, Abilene Christian University, Transmission Service Football.

Football; Javia Hall, University of Texas at El Paso, 3030 Cedar Crest BLVD. Madison, J.: Brian Gahagan, McPherson College, Football; Graylin Hawkins, University of North Texas, Dallas, TX 75203 Football; Deterries Jackson, Midwestern State Football; Adrian James, University of Texas at El Paso, 214-943-8919 • 214-943-8242 University, Football; LeeDarian Lucas, Kilgore Junior Football; Adrian Lee, University of California at Berkley, College, Football, Donald Napoleon, Midwestern State Football; Douglas Maddox, Midwestern State University, University, Football; Reginald Pegram, Purdue Football; Corey Nelson, The University of Oklahoma, University, Football; Javius Townsend, Oklahoma State Football; Domonique Patterson, Texas A & M, Football; University, Football; and DeAutrick Williams, Langston Joe Powell, The University of Oklahoma, Football; University, Football.

Darren Seamster, Hardin-Simmons University, Football; Pinkston, L. G.: Warnell Hardy, WestHAS TexasMOVED A & DeMarcus TO Shaw, Tyler Junior College, Football; Tristan M, Football, Aaron Spikes, Louisiana Lafayette, The United Air Force Academy, Football; and 3103 S. Football; Lancaster Turknett, Rd. 214-374-8660 rs and Ricky White Jr., West Texas A & M, Football.St re Rodney Williams Jr., University of Houston, Football.

- 8:00pm Samuell, W.W.: Randy Gipson, Mon.-Wed.: Northeastern11:00am Smith, A. M.: Jatashun Beachum, University of Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Oklahoma A&M-JUCO, Football.

Arkansas, Football; LaDarius Bell, Lon Hurd Morris College, Andre Fri. and Sat.: 11:00 am - Midnight Barber/Stylist Skyline: Krystle Henderson, WichitaSunday: State CLOSED Football; Michael Brown, Lon Morris College, Football; RebaGHarrell University, Basketball; Alexis Kelly, University of Texas Arthur Franklin, Lon Morris College, Football; Brandon

Harrell’s Jumbo

“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

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Jackson, Texas A & M Commerce, Football; Chris Jeffery, Lon Morris College, Football; Kenneth Stafford, West Texas A & M, Football; Aaron Washington, Lon Morris College, Football; Deowine Washington, Lon Morris College, Football; Paul Wren, Lon Morris College, Football.

South Oak Cliff: Kevin Adams, Kilgore Junior College, Football; Kevin Allen, Kilgore Junior College, Football; Cortney Craig, Texas A & M Commerce, Football; Anthony Garner, Louisiana Tech University, Football; Larry Jones, Lon Morris College, Football; Robert Jones, Lon Morris College, Football; and Karl McMillian-Watson, Trinity Valley Junior College, Football.

Lauren Univ. of Southern “WeSunset: Need Your Head Blackburn, In Our Business” California (USC), G Track/Field White, T.: Rebecca 1122 W. W. Camp WisdomFurlow, Northwestern State University, G Soccer; Christopher Sendejas, Dallas, Texas 75232 Southern Methodist University, B Soccer; Marquise Ph:Mid (972) 228-0540 Gains, American Nazarene, Football; Lester McGowen, Southwest Assemblies of God Univ., Monday-Saturday Football; Skylar Rose, Southwest Assemblies of God Univ., Football ; and 8:00 am - Jamaal 8:00 Thomas, pm Kansas Wesleyan, Football.

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

Services: Thursday’s ~ 7:00 p.m.

A Call to Glorious Daughters and the Sons of Zion.

Isaiah 62:1

Prophetess Felechia Jones

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Dr. Karry D. Wesley, Pastor

Wednesday Noonday Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday

This could be your Minister’s Listing!

Call the Elite News at (214) 372-6500 for more details. www.dfwelitenews.com

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.

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

Sunday’s at 11:00am Motto: “We’ve Got To Do It Right!”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15 Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

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

Dr. David Wilson

214-376-9774

Rev. Ricky Lawton

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

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

R.E.S.T. Ministries

Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr.

2251 Lawrence Dallas, Texas 75216

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.)

214-428-0462 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship

Rev. H.L. Ward

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

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

Dr. Darin Falls

Golden Chain Church

Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rose of Sharon

Sunday Worship: 8:00 am.

Leadership Training - Tuesday 7:00 pm.

Bible Study - Friday - 7:00 pm.

"Becoming All Things To All Men" 1 Corinthians 9: 20-22

5023 Wadsworth Dallas, Texas Church 214-372-0280

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

Rev. C.L. Taylor

Pastor: Delton T. Boyd Asst. Pastor: Donnell Jones 711 E. Camp Wisdom Road Duncanville, Tx. 75139 972.291.5416

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

New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

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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.

Rev. Dr. W.C. Champion

Gospel Lighthouse Bible Church

Primitive Baptist Church

3132 Lagow

9:30 am Sunday School

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

Pastor Delton T. Boyd

Union Hope Institutional

Riverside Baptist Church

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

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

Living Testimony Baptist Church

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

10:45 Sunday am Worship

Reginald Holt Sr. Pastor

2920 Fordham Rd.

The Rock Of Salvation Missionary

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

GRIGGS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Worship Service Place: Clarion Hotel 8102 LBJ Freeway • Dallas, TX 75251 Email: perfectinggrace@yahoo.com

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

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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”

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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

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

New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 3317 Morris Street • Dallas, TX 75212 214-638-0918 • www.nmtcalvary.org

Rev. Christopher T. Willis, Sr.

Pastor Michael and Sherry Perkins

“Come, taste and see that the Lord is good.”

Psalms 34:8

Sunday School: 10:00 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am

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

Rev. Kedric L. McKnight Senior Pastor

Myrtis Robinson, Pastor

2949 E. Kiest Blvd Suite J Dallas, TX 75206 Church: 214-946-2989

Golden Gate Missionary 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.)

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

New Restoration Church

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

Services

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

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.

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

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

The House of Refuge Full Gospel Church

Bibleway Church of God in Christ

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

February 5, 2010

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.

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

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

Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor

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Rev. B. R. Williams

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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

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

Rev. Michael D. Pryor

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

February 5, 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

R. L. Washington

Olive Grove Baptist Church 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.

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. Frederick D. Haynes III

Rev. Curtis Wallace

February 5, 2010

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

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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

Rev. C.C. Boyce

1403 Morrell • Dallas, Texas 75203 214-946-4522 Worship Services Sunday 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Fullfillment Hour 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Wednesday 6:30 PM Women, Men & Youth Meeting 7:30 PM Bible Study

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

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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

February 5, 2010

Dorothy Blair Blair, Dorothy Passed away peacefully Jan 19, 2010 after a valiant and amazing battle with cancer. She was a retired nurse anesthetist and founder of Holmes Street, Inc., a residential substance abuse treatment facility in South Dallas . A devoted wife, mother & grandmother, she is survived by husband Donald Blair, Sr.; daughter Alberta Blair; son Donald Blair, II (Gayle); 4 grandchildren; Wake: Fri, Jan 29th at 7pm/Funeral: Sat. Jan 30th 12noon, both svcs at Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. Dallas, Rev. Bryan L. Carter Eulogist. In lieu of flowers memorial to Holmes Street, Inc at http://www. firstgiving.com/ dorothyblairmemorial (guest book condolences). Black and Clark Funeral Home 214-376-8297

Condolences to the Eugene Toynes Family from the Blair Family and The Elite News

De'Vrontae Harris Harris, De'Vrontae "Lil D" 16. Survived by mother, Jessica Smith (Stanford), father, Carlos Epps, sister, Jeorniquia Harris, grandparents, Mary Ann Simon, James Caraway and Betty Epps, 3 aunts, 8 uncles, best friend, Terrance LaDell and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Wake- Thursday, February 4 from 8:30-9:30 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. FuneralFriday, February 5 at 11 am at I.B.O.C.7710 S. Westmoreland. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com Mary Lee Carter Carter, Mary Lee 70.

Survived by sons, Jr., Eric and Tim, daughters, Jeannette, Jackie and Evelyn, 23 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. WakeThursday, February 4 from 6-7 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral-

Friday, February 5 at 1 pm at Bethlehem Pentecostal Church- 1826 Bickers, Dallas, Texas. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com David Logan Logan, David 24.

Survived by mother, Patricia Logan, father,

David Earl Taylor, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 1 brother and grandparents.

WakeThursday, February 4 from 8:30-9:30 pm at Golden Gate Funeral Home4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy.

FuneralFriday, February 5 at 11

am at True Believers Tabernacle Full Gospel Church- 4204 Cardinal Drive, Dallas, Texas. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

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“Ask the Undertaker” Ask the Undertaker: I am a single parent with only a minor daughter. There is no one I trust with her inheritance. I listen to your show and you mention that a minor beneficiary can not use my life insurance for my funeral services, because they cannot enter into a contract. I can not afford to purchase a preneed at this time. All I have is my job insurance. I do not want my daughter to worry about paying for my funeral expenses. What should I do?

Dear Single Parent: Thank you for listening to the show. I commend your for being a responsible single parent and for being concerned about your daughter’s future.

There is a way that you can use your life insurance for your funeral service and leave an inheritance for your daughter. I recommend that you do the following four things. The first thing that I would recommend is that you verify with your employer if your life insurance benefit is assignable. If the benefit is assignable, second thing is to decide the amount of money you would like to spend toward your funeral service. Third thing you would make the funeral home of your choice the beneficiary for that amount of you chose. The fourth thing is to make your daughter the beneficiary for the remainder, leaving her an inheritance.

February 5, 2010

John Beckwith, Jr.

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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