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The Qualities of Easter Luke 24:33-44 “They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon."

Then the two told what had happened on the Henry Nelson way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?

Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself!

Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."

When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"

They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence.

He said to them, "This is what I told you

while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."

Today people will only commit to things they feel are relevant. They say, “OK, Easter happened. So what? How will that make a difference in my life tomorrow?” In Luke 24 the risen Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

They did not recognize their Lord perhaps they were too overwhelmed by grief. They invite Him to have dinner with them. As He breaks bread with them and offers thanks, they see that it is Jesus, their Messiah. From this event we can see that Easter brings 4 relevant qualities to make our lives different: peace, joy, hope, and mission.

Peace, is the first Easter quality I will talk about. Jesus knew His followers were confused and frightened. They had hit rock bottom. And so He says, “Peace be with you.” This is not simply a salutation; it’s the first application of Easter which is peace. Everyone wants peace of mind.

We live in such a troubled world. Even the Holy Land is polluted with violence and unrest.

People attempt to attain peace by their own efforts. Optimistic songs have been written about being able to dream the impossible dream, climb every mountain, and fly with bluebirds over the rainbow, all this sounds very idealistic, and not very realistic, without a Higher Power. Before you can get peace of mind, you need to find peace with God. Unbelievers are at war with

God, even if they do not realize it. They are choosing to live apart from God, to live as though God does not exist.

The Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means fullness, wholeness. Peace comes by realizing that you are forgiven, that you have already passed our judgment test with God. Peace means that the grave is not the end of life. By applying Easter’s peace today, we can face tomorrow with calmness, serenity, assurance and confidence. You know that whatever the Prince of peace brings into your lives will work out for your good.

On 5th Avenue in New York City there is a visual reminder of the Source of true peace. At the entrance of the RCA Building is a huge statue of Atlas struggling to keep the world on his shoulders. On the other side of the street is Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Behind the altar is a small statue of Jesus effortlessly holding the whole world in one hand. Peace is hard to come by when we strive to balance the world on our own backs, but when we heed God’s invitation to give Him our burdens, the weight of our world becomes effortless for our risen Lord.

Joy is the next Easter quality. “They still did not believe because of joy and amazement.”

Elsewhere in the John 15:11, Jesus states, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”

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Our Sunday school lesson titled, "Acceptance In Commonity" Ruth 2:5-12 and 3: 9-11, the lesson high points were, "God makes a provision for us, we are bless people when we follow the Lord instruction and be not dismay in hard time God will provide." Dr. Johnny King delivered the morning message titled,"It Not Over Until God say So" II Corinthans 4: 7-13.

Rev. Johnny King Director Karen Harrison and the Shepherd Support presented their annual Shepherd Support day, Rev. James Wiley and Samaria Baptist Church were our guest, Dr. Wiley delivered the annual day message titled, "Preach The Word Preacher" II Timothy 2: 2-4. This Sunday our youth will present our annual Easter's Program during our Sunday school hour come and help us on this Resurrection Sunday.

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Angel Faces Director Named Woman Of The Year Monique Stone, founder and Executive Director of Angel Faces, Inc. has been named “2010 Woman of the Year” by The South Dallas Business & Professional Woman's Club, Inc. Ms. Stone will be presented the prestigious award on April 17th, at the 47th Annual Trailblazers Awards Luncheon to be held at The Hilton Anatole Hotel, Khmer Pavilion Ballroom. Ms. Stone, a single mother of two, founded Angel Faces, Inc. a 501c3 non profit organization in Monique 2000. She credits her daughter, Ursula Cimone, an aspiring actress and sophomore at Booker T. Washington HSPVA for being the inspiration behind the organization that has mentored and served over 2500 participants over the past 10 years.

Ms. Stone also credits her son, Claude, an aspiring television writer residing in Los Angelas, for his writing skills, and designing and maintaining the Angel Faces, Inc. website that enables families to access the social, artistic, and educational programs that they provide via the internet. “Angel Faces is and always has been a family affair,” says Ms. Stone.

“Without my daughter I would not have seen the need to bring young girls in our community together as I have, teaching them the arts, life skills and most importantly, sisterhood. Without my son, our organization would not have been able to afford the high tech services and so much more that he gave us for

free, especially, when the organization was in its infancy stage.” she adds.

“I am so blessed and thankful to God for them and the organization that has enriched my life and allowed me to enrich the lives of others,” says Ms. Stone. “And, as there are many other well-deserving women and organizations out there, The SDBPWC, Inc. has recognized and acknowledged my ten year struggle and commitment to the youth of our community and I am eternally grateful for havStone ing been chosen for this amazing award.”

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Resurrection: Yes, Jesus Loves You!

By Lola Searcy They say HE paid a debt that HE did not owe. They say that HE would not come down from the cross just to save himself. They say HE decided to die just to save us. They say that the debt had to be paid with a life that knew no sin; so he gave HIS LIFE. They say HE told his Father if he needed someone to die in order to redeem man; HE said, “HERE AM I, SEND ME”. They say that HElived in a kingdom where his FATHER owned EVERYTHING and he stood to inherit all of it; yet HE gave it all up for you and me!

So, when the question is asked, “WHY DID HE DO IT”? The answer is: HE LOVED us soo much that he gave HIS LIFE for us! So, since we don’t have enough money to pay him (all the silver and gold; the cattle on a thousand hills belong to him) and if we had ten thousand tongues, it wouldn’t be enough to praise him or to thank him! So, just what can we do to show our appreciation to JESUS CHRIST our LORD for giving HIS LIFE for us? Well, let’s start with spending more time with him. If you don’t regularly attend Sunday school, this

Sunday, April 4th would be a great time to start. If you don’t read your Bible, start reading it! And if you read it, but you don’t read it every day, start! How often do you pray? They say, when you pray, you talk to God; but when you read God’s word; he talks to you. Have you had a talk with JESUS lately? Haven’t been to “Kneebone station” lately? Go! You can go there every day as often as you like free of charge! Make JESUS the LOVE of your LIFE, because that’s what you are to him! HE LOVED US SO MUCH THAT HE DIED FOR US; HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR US! 13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13. How about attending Bible Study on Wednesday night, or whenever your Bible study night is! And if you’re not a member of a local Church, join and begin a relationship with the LOVE OF YOUR LIFE! I can tell you that there is NOBODY like JESUS! And no one; man or woman, boy or girl will ever LOVE you like JESUS LOVES YOU! Remember: NO ONE FORCED HIM TO DIE FOR US; HE VOLUNTEERED; NO ONE TOOK HIS LIFE; HE GAVE HIS

LIFE! HE DID SO BECAUSE HE LOVES US! THERE IS NOBODY LIKE JESUS!!

A friend of mine once told me, “You always find or have time for the people and the things you LOVE”!! JESUS took time out of HIS LIFE to die for us, so this resurrection season, let’s take time out of our lives for JESUS!!

I borrowed a few lines from one of our readers, Trina Triche who wrote a poem, entitled, WITNESS in honor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. You don’t know my name; my face you can’t see, but there is something inside compelling me to be a person of integrity, full of compassion and love—to shine a light and glorify God up above.

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Paid In Full In the GOSPEL, we are encouraged to live as though we know Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Please don’t skim past this encouragement because you think all Christians know this simple fact.

The challenge is not in knowing the correct answer, but in living consistent with true knowledge in terms of thankfulness and perseverance - a life of hope and power. The following courtroom drama helps us Geraldine the Davidson-Hooker understand implications of a risen Lord.

The prosecution is aggressively presenting the case against us. There's a parade of witnesses and a multitude of accusations flung our way. Our head hangs low - we sadly realize that no objection can be raised - every charge against us is true. Our heart sinks as the prosecution confidently concludes his case; he has demanded the maximum penalty - death!

Our defense attorney has sat silently through the entire proceeding, but now He rises. His white robe glides across the floor as He moves between us and the Judge.

Stretching out His arms, He reveals deep scars on both His wrists. He looks into the eyes of the Judge and says: "Father, while they were in the midst of their crimes, I died so they may live." Without a moment of hesitation, the gavel sounds and the Judge declares: "Not Guilty!"

The verdict in God's courtroom is not dependent on the balance of good versus bad. There is no amount of good deeds and moral living which will ever cancel the charge against us; "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). And there is only one sentence we truly deserve; "For the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23).

But God has provided an Advocate, whom He has already approved by His resurrection, and who now stands ready to walk by our side; "We have one who speaks to the Father in our defense - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One" (1 John 2:1).

This Advocate has only one requirement in order to present our case.

Romans 10:9 "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

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Easter, Continued from Page 2 The disciples were surprised by joy; they felt the resurrection was nearly too good to be true; overcome with grief, they are now overwhelmed with joy. It is like being told you have won a million dollars; at first you cannot believe your good fortune. Jesus gave His disciples time to let the reality of His resurrection sink in. He asked for something to eat, and they realized that He was truly alive.

Joy is a companion to peace, a natural bi-product. We wrongly equate joy with escaping the cares of the world. Joy helps us overcome our concerns. Joy is not the absence of sorrow. God gives joy in the midst of sorrow. The fact that Jesus could have joy in the midst of sorrow shows that you can experience it too. Joy substitutes are mere temporary distractions. The world’s joy is fleeting and artificial, and when it is gone we are left with greater emptiness. Christian joy is not substitution but transformation. It is something we become. We are prone to want God to change our circumstances, when He wants instead to change our character. Joy that comes from God enriches your lives and enables us to feel secure even when our circumstances are shaky. Joy is spiritual prosperity. Joy is different from happiness.

Happiness turns up more or less where you would expect it to; a good marriage, a rewarding job, a pleasant vacation. Joy, on the other hand, is as unpredictable as the One who gives is.

Malcolm Muggeridge was a Marxist before he found Christ.

During the Cold War he traveled to Russia to write a story about the Communist party and the decline of religion in that atheistic regime.

After conducting a series of interviews with officials in the Kremlin, he attended a Russian Orthodox Easter service. The church was packed.

At the close of the service the priest announced, “Christ is risen”, and the people shouted back, “He is risen indeed!” Muggeridge looked into their faces and instantly realized that they were right and that Stalin was wrong. He said it was the reality of their joy that tipped the scales of his soul toward Christ. The reality of Christian joy is compelling!

Easter is about victory over death. We have joy in knowing that Jesus holds the keys of death and hell. He has unlocked heaven’s doors and locked the gates of hell. People fear, obsess over, and deny death, but for Christians, death is a non-issue, because we possess the joy of Easter.

A third Easter quality is Hope. When you know people are going to keep their promises, you have a secure hope that does not disappoint. Jesus explains to His followers how all the details of His life were in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Jesus is the embodiment of God’s promises to us. At a famous Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, the staff unanimously singles out hope as the most important factor in the treatment of mental illness. Hope is necessary for survival. With hope, we can get up and face another day.

Hope causes us to rejoice. According to an ancient Russian Orthodox tradition, the day before Easter was devoted to telling jokes.

Priests would join the people in telling their best jokes to one another. The reason was to reflect the joke God pulled on the devil in the Resurrection. Satan thought he won on Friday, but God had the last laugh on Easter Sunday. Our hope causes us to laugh about the victory we have through Christ.

Easter brings internal qualities of peace, joy, and hope which result in external action. God has plans for us, which is a mission. You participate in the work of Christ by heralding the Good News. Many organizations have a mission statement. Colossians 1:28 says, “We proclaim Christ, counseling and instructing all people with all wisdom, so that you can present everyone complete in Christ. Amen! You all have unique gifts, and God expects you to find your niche in His Kingdom. Every ability has a Kingdom application. Plus you have a mission to be witnesses by what you say and do. Is God telling you to serve Him? To help someone? To say yes to something, or to give something up? To take on a special project for His glory?

You can walk away from Easter with renewed peace, joy, hope and a firm sense of mission, which can affect your entire outlook on life. You become purpose-driven to win our world for Christ. Your whole image; how you appear and talk, and your outlook and reaction to life will all be different and when people ask what happened to us, you can answer: “Easter happened that is what!”

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Roberts Brothers Bring First AfricanAmerican Owned Hotel to Dallas

By Lola Searcy You heard, right? No majority ownership! No partnership! Sole ownership! The FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN owned hotel celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, March 30th at the Courtyard Marriot located at 2383 Stemmons Trail. Brothers Michael Victor Roberts, Sr. and Steven Craig Roberts are thrilled to bring their full-service hotel to Dallas.

The Roberts brothers are no strangers to the hotel business, owning 11 other hotels, with locations in Atlanta and premier vacation spot set to open later this year in the Bahamas! Michael and Steven Roberts are natives of St. Louis, Missouri and educated in the St. Louis public school system.

Both began working early on, earning money doing chores and delivering newspapers in their St. Louis neighborhood.

Michael attended Central Missouri State University and Forest Park Community College. He met Mr. Jack Danforth at Camp Minneanka and finished Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri as a Danforth Fellow. He began his first business selling dashikis and other African American merchandise to area bookstores.

Michael studied law at St. Louis University School of Law, and in 1974, he earned his J.D. degree and began Roberts-Roberts and

Associates, a business and construction management firm headquartered in St. Louis. Roberts worked as the St. Louis campaign manager for Jimmy Carter in 1976 and upon President Carter’s election to the Presidency; Michael was a regular guest at the White House. One year later, he was elected the youngest Alderman in St. Louis.

Two years later his brother Steven claimed the title.

Steven Roberts is the younger brother to Michael.

Steven attended Clark University in Massachusetts, and like his brother Michael, was a Danforth Fellow with initial aspirations of a career in Ministry and Medicine. Roberts graduated with dual J.D. and M.A. degrees in 1978. In 1979, he was elected as the youngest person to become an Alderman in the City of St. Louis; just like his brother before him.

In 1981, the Roberts brothers began Roberts Broadcasting, a new branch of the duos business empire. After establishing WRBU-TV in St. Louis, the Roberts brothers would go on to build eleven more successful television stations across the country, from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mobile, Alabama. The Roberts brothers founded Roberts Brothers Construction Company in 1989. This additional holding supplemented

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Local Pastor Offers Public Support for New Healthcare Legislation

By Lola Searcy On Friday, March 26, Dallas area residents and local leaders called a press conference to show their support of recent health care legislation passed by Congress and signed into by President Barack Obama. The group, led by Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor of the Friendship West Baptist Church feels opponents of the law have garnered an undue amount of news coverage while supports of President Obama’s healthcare legislation have gone unheard.

The press conference was held at 2:00 pm outside the emergency room of Parkland Memorial Hospital, located at 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., here in the city of Dallas. “Other voices need to be heard concerning the new healthcare legislation. It is senseless for Texas to take part in a lawsuit opposing the new law when one out of every four persons in the state of Texas is uninsured and one out of three in Dallas County lack coverage,� says Dr. Haynes, Senior Pastor of the Friendship – West Baptist Church. The group will also oppose the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and speak out against threats made against members of Congress who

voted in favor of the new healthcare legislation.

Below is a copy of the letter to attorney General Greg Abbott drafted by Pastor Haynes in opposition to the Attorney General’s decision to join other states in pursuing a lawsuit against the federal in regards H.R. 3550 – Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Dear Honorable Greg Abbott: I am a citizen of Dallas, Texas and/or a citizen in the state of Texas. I am writing to express my disappointment in your decision to join other state attorney generals and file a lawsuit with the federal government. I do not support your stated position that “no public policy goal—no matter how important or well-intended—can be allowed to trample the protections and rights guaranteed by our Constitution. To protect all Texans’ constitutional rights, preserve the constitutional framework intended by our nation’s founders, and defend our state from further infringement by federal government, the State of Texas and other states have filed a legal challenge seeking judgment from the courts that the federal health care take over is unconstitutional.� YOU DO NOT REPRESENT MY VOICE.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Happy Birthday April Babies – April 3 - Reginald Wilson; April 6, Jordan Blair, II; April 6 - Khalia Blair; April 20 - Terri Lynch; April 25 - Happy Anniversary William and Mozelle Blair, April 27 - Jordan Blair; April 28 - Corey Blair; April 24- Tyler Elsom; Kendene Fullylove, Happy 21st Birthday - April 1st. Happy Anniversary to all you lovebirds!

ATTENTION – CALLING ALL FORMER URBAN LEAGUERS: The Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas will celebrate the National Urban League 100th anniversary this year with activities throughout the year. If you are an Urban League member, former employee, member of the Board of Trustees, Guild or Young Professionals, please email your name, address and phone number to sroberts@ulgdnctx.com or call (214) 915-4632 and leave your name and phone number. We would like to include you in the Urban League 100th Anniversary celebrations.

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 20102011 SEASON; Texas Instruments Classical & DSO Pops Series Packages Available; Available to purchase online at DallasSymphony.com/ DestinationDSO or by calling 214.692.0203; Subscription ticket packages begin at $114. For more information call 214.692.0203 or visit DallasSymphony.com/DestinationDSO. For more information and a full season calendar, please visit DallasSymphony.com/Press.

Cameron Smith and ALW Entertainment announce the Jazz Series 2010 lineup at Bishop Arts Theater Center; April 17 - Chieli Minucci and Jessy J. Latina sax sensation Jessy J has been basking in the glow of her hard earned stardom with world touring alongside Micheal Bolton and a special guest shot with Seal on the Ellen DeGeneres show. May 8 — Cameron Smith and ALW Entertainment announce the Jazz Series 2010 lineup at Bishop Arts Theater Center; May 8 - Marc Antoine and Brian Simpson with Tom Braxton. The Paris tinged flamenco Jazz of Marc Antoine has garnered him a passionate global audience of fans who love his flair for Bosa Nova and the styling’s of Django Reinhardt.

June 5 Harvey Mason/Joe McBride. Grammy winning percussionist and Jazz icon Harvey Mason has appeared on seminal works from

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Herbie Hancock, Sergio Medes, Quincy Jones and hundreds of others.

September 24 - Eric Darius and Jeff Golub; Eric Darius exploded on the contemporary Jazz scene just 6 years ago with his first release Night on the Town and immediately the critics hailed him as the heir apparent to Grover Washington Jr and Stanley Turrentine. His Blue Note release Goin’ All Out earned him his first number one hit and has proven his 4 releases to date are just the beginning.

Eric will be joined by the incomparable Jeff Golub! November 20 - Peter White and Eric Marienthal; Peter White has enjoyed an incredible career as one the biggest names in Smooth Jazz.

With number one hits and a global touring schedule Peter initially cut his teeth with Al Stewart on his multi platinum Year of The Cat. It was Peter whose acoustic guitar solos burst through on radio and became his own signature sound. For tickets, visit www.tecotheater.org or Ticketmaster or call 214 948 0716. There will be two shows for each concert, 7:00 pm and 9:45PM including valet parking and complimentary cocktails. The Bishop Arts Theater Center is located at 215 S Tyler St one half block north of Jefferson on Tyler Street, Dallas 75208.

April 2 — Texas Driver License offices close early for Good Friday; In observance of Good Friday, Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Division offices will close at noon Friday, April 2 and will reopen at their regularly-scheduled times beginning on Monday, April 5. Customers can still go online during for some transactions. By logging onto www.texasonline, customers can see if they are eligible for online services such as driver license and ID card renewals and address changes.

April 8 — Community Dialogue for Survival Forum; Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Library; 2008 E. Kiest Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75216. A representative from the U.S. Census Bureau will discuss the importance of our participation in this effort. Job information will also be available. For additional information contact Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Library at (214) 6701952.

April 10 — 2010 African American Health Expo will be held at O. D. Wyatt High School, located at 2400 E. Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas 76119 on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

For more information please call Nina

Jackson at 817-922-3565 or email her at nina.jackson1@fwisd.org.

April 11, 2010 — The Elks Teen Programs: The Oratorical Contest is for students in the 11th and 12th grade and the Beauty and Talent Pageant is students and young adults, ages 16-20 years old. Both of these events will be held on April 11, 2010 at the Dallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters, applicants must apply by January 20, 2010 by contacting Daniels Cross Elks Lodge at 2444 S. Zang, Dallas, TX 75224, (214 943-0021 after 6:00PM) or by contacting George Coleman at 214 499-0088.

You are invited to the Installation Service for our new Pastor Earnest C. Wilson and Family. This event will be Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 1718 Fargo St. Dallas, TX 75223 - 214-8263280. The time for the event is 3:30 pm.

We would like for everyone to come and celebrate this special event with us.

2010 African American Events at UT Arlington April 8: African-American Issues Forum Student Activism on Campus; Dr. Safisha Nzingha Adeleke Hill, Director of Education Act of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts; Commisioner John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner April 17 — SOUTH DALLAS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN; Annual Trailblazer Awards Luncheon; Time: 12:00; Place: Hilton Anatole – Khamer Pravillion; 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207; 214-748-1200; South Dallas Business and Professional Women's - 47th V. Alyce Foster Trailblazer & Scholarship Awards Luncheon; Saturday April 17, 2010; 12:00 noon; To honor high school students desiring and deserving to further their education. Cost: 60.00 one ticket; $600 - full table. Contact person to purchase tickets - Althea Carlise - 972293-8818 or online at www.southdallasbpwc.org April 23: AAFSA Student Awards Program Programs are open to students, faculty and staff; and will be followed by a reception hosted by the members of the African-American Faculty and Staff Association. For more information, contact Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, (817) 2729068.

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April 24 — Farmers Insurance will host 2nd Annual Charity Poker Tournament to benefit March of Dimes. “Farmers Agents for Babies” is an event with all of the proceeds going directly to March of Dimes.

Join us April 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at Rock Creek Ranch for food and fun. Bar drinks are ON THE HOUSE! Enter for the chance to win a $10,000 seat at The 2010 World Series of Poker. Register before April 5, 2010. For more information and to register please log on to www.farmersagentsforbabies.com April 25 — Come Join Us; New Bibleway Family Church; Dedication Services; April 25, 2010, 3:30pm. At 3322 Navaro St., Dallas, Texas 75212; (214) 630-3195; howardfallsministry@yahoo.com ; Supt.

Howard E. Falls & First Lady Pamela K. Falls, Pastors April 30 — Southern Bible Institute will celebrate its 83rd anniversary with the unique gospel saxophone sounds of Stellar Award winner Angella Christie.

The anniversary gala banquet will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel which is located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas 75207. The program begins at 7:00 p.m.

On Sunday May 2, 2010, more than 50 students will graduate from Southern Bible Institute.

The ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 301 W. Stanford Street in Arlington, Texas, 76004. Paige Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will address the graduating class. For more information on the Southern Bible Institute anniversary gala and graduation weekend, call 972224-5481.

June 5 — SOUTH DALLAS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN; – Youth Club Fashion Show; Place : TBA

WeightWatchers Meeting at Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church Mondays at 6:30 pm Saturdays at 7:30 am and 9:30 am www.weightwatchers.com April 2, 2010

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Things have changed no longer does DISD have all the shack bullies. Gone are the years of domination of the Ernest James Mustangs of Roosevelt, The Boston Grant Golden Bears of South Oak Cliff, The Fred Allen led Lincoln Tigers or even The Leonard Grant Trojans of James Madison. And later SOC, even later the man for which the shootout was named The Eddie Payne Carter Cowboys. Robert Taylor even contributed to Dallas track tradition with his Kimball Knights Championship.

Those Championship teams were manned by young men like Gene and Joe Pouncy, Rufus “Hollywood� Shaw. They were the forerunners for Lincoln then the Tommy “Tuna Fish� Mccalls, Gerald Smith, Michael Wright, Gerald Alexander, etc.

Lincoln Tigers. The Mustangs of “Velt� Alvin Crenshaw, James Green, Gregory Clark, John (Washington) Jefferson .and who will ever forget the era of Roy (Robot) Martin. “ Quick Draw� McGraw, Dobie Jefferson, Michael and Marlin Canon, Rod Jones etc, I’m missing a ton of names due to time and space. Names like Tim Brown, Michael Johnson. Those prestigious days are over, there a few Schools in the DISD that still keep up the tradition. Skyline Girls, Madison boys.

Although DISD is not as strong as past years the Dallas area is still an area that has to be dealt with at the Texas Relays or any where else they run track. The Schools may have changed to the Suburbs, but the above athletes are probably fathers or grand

fathers of today’s stars or went to school with their parents.

M a n s f i e d Timberview girls the defending state 4a champion are even stronger this year and if they come to the Texas relays, Along with Skyline girls, Lancaster, should be competition Leon Simon enough to make North Texans proud. Killeen Ellison 4 by 100, 40.6 should be the class of the field.

Desoto and Lancaster boys should be in the thick of all the other relays.

Kingswood Spring Westfield, and Glena park North Shore all Houston are Schools should be considered as challengers as well.

Kingwood posted a States top 3’14. In the mile relay.

Tiffany Hines won the 100 meters against the area’s top three sprinters although Hines is the states defending 5a champion, the margin of victory was not great enough to make her shoe in.

Lancaster and Desoto should be very strong in the hurdles 300m and 110m.

Directly After the Texas relays comes the District meets and that’s the time when all of those aerobics classes will be eliminated and the meets can stay on schedule. If you plan to attend the Texas Relays or State meet you won’t have to sit through the weight losing classes.

The weather seems to be perfect so before it gets to hot get the family an get out of the house and enjoy some track.

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Local congregation celebrates 64th Church Anniversary By: Bettye Williams “Katt” A beautiful day to enjoy the services with the New Mount Zion Baptist Church, located at 9550 Sheppard Road, Dr. R.E. Price (Pastor), celebrated its 64th church anniversary on Sunday, March 28th. The celebratory gala started the day out with an early Morning Worship Service with joyful voices of the Mount Zion Praise Team and ended with an inspiring message given by Minister Thomas Smith.

Mid-morning services continued with selections that up lifted the congregation with soulful sounds of tenors, baritone, and bass echoed across the congregation, by none other than the Marvelous Men’s Male Chorus. A special tribute by the “Mighty Soldiers of Christ” Drill team, in honor of the 64 years of service held at the New Mount Zion Baptist Church. The last service to celebrate the church’s 64th Anniversary, contributed to a theme: “A Blessed Church, Standing Firm on God’s Principles,” and the Theme’s Scripture came from “2 Chronicles 7:14’. Many members, family, and guest churches such as; St. John Baptist Church, Dr. Denny Davis (Pastor), Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Stephen Jones (Pastor), and Marsalis Avenue Baptist Church, Terry White (Pastor); assembled in the

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Rev. Stephen Jones, Rev. Terry White, Rev. Dr. R.E. Price, First Lady Price, Lisa Ruasaw, Pat Hicks

church to celebrate the festive occasion with Dr. R.E. Price and wife. The Guest Speaker for this occasion was Dr. Denny Davis. Dr. Price thanked the members from all walks of life from all over the United States for their commitment, dedication, steadfastness, and loyal services they have given to the New Mount Zion Baptist Church since 1946. With the contributions of time, resources, the spiritual contributions that enrich lives of all their members, The New Mount Zion will continue to set their “affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Congratulations go out to Dr. R. E. Price, on their 64th Church Anniversary, and Blessings to the New Mount Zion Baptist Church.

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ENTERTAINMENT Advice Column: Ask Dr. Karen Hollie

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

DR. KAREN HOLLIE

VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Don’t be a couch potato – it’s time to get up out of your seat!

Have you always wanted to learn how to swing out but don’t want to go to the club?

Now you can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE in a non-smoking Christian atmosphere.

Have you always wanted your little angel to take ballet classes?

Now she can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE. Have you always wanted to learn how to praise dance?

Now you can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE.

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

Two One Hour Classes - $15.00 Saturday – Low Impact Aerobic Classes One Half Hour Class - $5.00 Guaranteed lowest rates in town!

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

Join for the exercise!!

Join for the life giving energy of learning!!

Individual instructors for each class.

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

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Welcome to the weekend, baaaaby! Well, I tried to get tickets to cover Alicia Keys at Nokia live, but was not deemed important enough by the management at Nokia in Grand Prairie to make the media cut… Ahhhh, Kevan That’s showbiz! Ms. Browning Keys sets it off tonight at 8P…. Being shunned,

by Nokia management (calls/emails not returned) allows me to save up energy for the Dallas Mavericks vs. former UT star Kevan Durant and his Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday Night at The AA Center! Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks are very friendly to minority publications and broadcast entities! >From the “OOPS” Zone: I made a mistake in a recent column, crediting the new book, Mr. H.I.V. to I.B. Tu c k e r… T h e author’s name is I.B. Freeman and his book Mr. H.I.V., about an infected man who spreads the virus among LL Cool J gold diggers is flying out of Amazon.com and looks like an interesting read! There must be an audience, or Playgirl Mag would not have offered a half million dollars to Oscar winner Sandra Bullocks cheating spouse, “West Coast Choppers” Jesse James. Fox News has been called out by NCIS star and Hip Hop Legend LL Cool J for grabbing a 2008 interview he gave to someone else at the network and sticking it into Sarah Palin’s upcoming series “Real American Stories”! The networks release made it seem LL was down with Sarah Palin! LL set the record straight on Twitter: “Fox lifted an old interview I gave in 2008 to someone else and are misrepresenting to the public in order to promote Sarah Palin’s show. WOW,” he tweeted. Fox News (National) could learn a lesson from Clarice, Baron and the local DFW Fox 4

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news team! Sometimes it’s hard to remember that TV “stars” have family life... Of all the Real Housewives shows, I like Atlanta the best. On that version of the show, I like NeNe the most. She’s tha realest!! Her son turned himself in to police Tuesday night in connection with his marijuana possession charge from March 7. Officials at the Gwinnett County Detention Center say Bryson Sean “Diddy” Combs Bryant was released about 3AM Tuesday according to my partner Bloodhound Benny! Sean “Diddy” Combs made an illegal u-turn in the middle of Sunset Blvd and was cited by the LAPD around 1:30 a.m. for the traffic violation. Diddy was said to be “cooperative” as he was busted in his 2009 Cadillac Escalade. He was ticketed and sent on his way. Have you had enough “Tiger Woods”? Then you should turn the page now!!!!!! Vanity fare has a huge spread(mistresses included) that reveals some more Tigerisms! 1) He was cheap, 2) His friendship with NBA players, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, caused drama at home, 3) Tiger claimed no one in his organization knew about the secrets, but this articles shows that was a bogus statement! Hmmm, enough to make you buy Vanity Fare, you know..to read during your 4 hour hair appointment this weekend! Finally Big Ups to DFW reader Kelvin Maine, who picks up the Elite News each Sunday after attending Rev. Rickie Rush’s I.B.O.C. and reads this humble column!

Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this MC Hammer week: Herb Alpert is 75, Tony Orlando is 66, Al Gore is 60, Eddie Murphy 49, M.C. Hammer 48, Lucy “Zena” Lawless 42 and rapper Tony Yayo is 32. Thanks for Rollin With A Brotha in the Elitenews and online at www.dfwelitenews.com

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CITY BEAT NOTES FROM UNION HOPE “ACCEPTANCE IN COMMUNITY” “ACCEPTANCE IN COMMUNITY” RUTH 2:5-12; 3:9-11 was our lesson for Church school. We learn how Ruth who was of another race, another culture, and had a different god gained acceptance within the Jewish community and became an ancestor of Eld. Lloyd Jesus. She did not seek T. Morgan to change the people nor force herself upon them she blended-in and followed the directions of her mother-in-law. Have you ever been in a setting and looked around and you were the only one that looked like you? This can be a strange feeling, but if someone approach you and introduce themselves to you, offer their hand as a gesture of friendship, take you and introduce you to others and they are friendly and accepting, your uneasiness subside.

Ruth followed the customs of the com-

munity and caught the eye of one of the wealthiest men in the city who was a near kinsman. What he found attractive first was her work ethics, and he noticed that she was not flirtatious with the men in the field; our character says more about us than our physical appearance.

The Morning message was delivered by pastor Eld.L.T.Morgan from the subject “Finding good in the worst situation” Phil.1:12-25. In this age of “name it and claim it” “your blessing is on the way” there need to be word spoken to those that are not “next in line” those that find themselves jobless, those with a lingering sickness, that issue of life that doesn’t go away when you pray. Paul found that even in a bad situation God can use you to be a blessing to those that see him in you giving you joy in your suffering. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. All things “still” work together for the good of them that love the Lord.

Be blessed

City Councilman Tennell Atkins Hosts District 8 Community Informational Meeting

By Lola Searcy Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins hosted a community informational meeting on Monday, March 29th at the Friendship – West Baptist Church. The meeting was to inform local

District 8 residents about the upcoming petition to sell alcohol and liquor in District 8.

Councilman Atkins wants the residents of District 8 to know exactly what it is they are signing.

This is the first City –wide Local option Election in the City of Dallas. The local option election allows voters to decide if the sale of alco-

holic beverages will be prohibited or allowed in an area. This election determines if an area is “wet” or “dry”. There are two petitions being circulated. One petition is for the legal sale of beer and wine and one is for the sale of mixed drinks in restaurants.

All persons who sign the petition must be registered voters! The TPS (Texas Petition Strategies) must obtain the signatures of approximately 68,500 qualified registered voters on each petition. The TPS has 60 days to obtain the signatures and the petitions must be filed with the City Secretary on or by May 24, 2010.

Once the TPS has finished its process, the City Secretary will issue the approved petition forms, notify the secretary of State and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). The secretary of state will monitor petition return date, verify signatures on petition within 30 days of receipt and then provide verification of results to the Dallas City Council.

Councilman Atkins says that this meeting is not intended to tell the voters of Dallas how to vote, but rather to educate them as it pertains to the current proposal.

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Hotel, Continued from Page 6 Greater New St. John Primitive Baptist Church

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a growing commercial and residential developNot only is the Courtyard Marriott the first ment company the brothers established in 1982, African American owned hotel in the Dallas area, known as Roberts Properties. In 1999, the first its General Manager Ms. Vernetta Kinchen is the Sprint PCS-affiliated Roberts Wireless store FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE GENERAL opened in Jefferson City, Missouri, the only PCS MANAGER in the City of Dallas.

Company that is entirely African-American owned The Roberts brothers discussed the imporin the country. Today, the Roberts companies are tance of the community using the services in the a $460 million, thirty-four company organization; area because it would solidify jobs in the commuthese companies include an aviation division, a nity as well as give back to the community. They gated Bahamas community and real estate devel- also spoke on how important it is for African opment.

Americans to see successful Black men in a preOn Tuesday afternoon, the Courtyard dominantly white industry.

Marriott opened to a crowd of business leaders The Roberts say they are blessed to be in and included a welcome and presentation keys Your this Head line of Inbusiness and to be opening the “Weof Need Our Business” to the city by Mayor-Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway, to Courtyard Marriott here in the city of Dallas. owners Michael and Steven Roberts along withW. Camp Sammy Akmaloro (President of the African 1122 Wisdom Assistant General Manager, Mr. Michael Caldwell, Commerce), Isabel Cottrell, Cheryl Dallas,Chamber Texasof 75232 who began partnership with the Roberts brothers Mayo, Winsor Barbee, Barbara Steele, diane Ph:has(972) six months ago. The Courtyard Marriott Gibson,228-0540 Attorney James Belt, Daryl Wallace, Curtis undergone renovations to the tune of $10 million Ransom, Dr. Ronnie D. Shade, and Elite News Monday-Saturday Hurd all new beds and a full-servdollarsAndre and includes Publisher Jordan Blair were on hand to witness ice Barber/Stylist lobby. “It’s a NEW STAY AT THE COURTYARD this historic occasion and to encourage support in 8:00 am - 8:00 pm MARRIOTT”, said Mr. Caldwell. this venture.

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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

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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

Dr. Karry D. Wesley, Pastor

Wednesday Noonday Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday

SALEM INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Todd M. Atkins— Pastor 3918 Crozier Street Dallas, Texas 75215 Phone: 214-428-3797

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. Todd M. Atkins Rev. Joe H. Moore, Jr., Pastor

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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

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Community Baptist

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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

Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr.

R.E.S.T. Ministries

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

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

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

Rev. Darin Falls

Golden Chain Church

Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rose of Sharon

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

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

Rev. Dr. W.C. Champion

6060 No. Central Expwy. 5th Floor Dallas, Texas Phone: (903) 413-9564 Website: www.gospellighthousechurchministries.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. E.C. Wilson

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

www.dfwelitenews.com

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

April 2, 2010

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

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

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

Rev. Joe Patterson New Leaf Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. R. O. Moffett

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”

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

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

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.

Apostle Lobias Murray

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

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

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

The House of Refuge Full Gospel Church

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

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist 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

April 2, 2010

Divine Inspiration 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

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. B. R. Williams

This could be your Minister’s Listing!

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

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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

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

Rev. Paul E. Walker

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

623 E. Woodin Blvd. at Marsalis Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 (214) 943-3760 Pastorfavors@yahoo.com “Reaching the lost at any cost.”

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am.

Sunday Night Evangelistic Service: 7:00 pm.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: 8:00 pm.

Friday Night Youth Service 8:00 pm.

Radio Broadcast • KGGR 1040 AM • Every Saturday Morning 11:15am

Rev. Bertrain Bailey

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Rev. Cecil Proctor

Church: 214-275-4989

Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

Mount Tabor Baptist Church 3700 Simpson Stewart Road Dallas, Texas 75241 972-225-1704

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.,

Full Gospel Tabernacle, NTC

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

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

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

“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

Rev. Steven C. Jones

7905 Hume

Saintsville Church of God and Christ 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”

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

2600 S. MARSALIS

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.

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

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

PASTOR DARICK L. FAVORS, SR.

www.dfwelitenews.com

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

April 2, 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. Rev. A. A. D. D. Smith Smith

R. R. L. L. Washington Washington

Olive Grove Baptist Church Rev. Alfred Stapleton

Carver Heights Baptist Church “A “A going going Church Church for for aa Coming Coming Christ” Christ” 2510 2510 E. E. Ledbetter Ledbetter Dallas, Dallas, Texas Texas 75216 75216 Church: Church: 214-371-2024 214-371-2024 Sunday Sunday School......9:30 School......9:30 a.m. a.m.

Morn.

Morn. Worship...8:00 Worship...8:00 a.m. a.m. & & 10:45 10:45 a.m. a.m.

Tues.

Tues. Noonday Noonday Bible Bible Study Study Wed. Wed. Prayer/Bible Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 Study....7:00 p.m. 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. Rev. Daryl Daryl Carter, Carter, Pastor 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. Rev. Johnnie Johnnie R. R. Bradley Bradley

Rev. Rev. Curtis Curtis Wallace Wallace

April 2, 2010

Rev. Rev. Frederick Frederick D. D. Haynes Haynes III III

14120 14120 Noel Noel Road Road •• Dallas, Dallas, Texas Texas 75240 75240 972-239-1120 972-239-1120 Church Church 972-239-5925 972-239-5925 Fax Fax Worship Worship Services Services 88 & & 10:45 10:45 am am Sunday Sunday School School 9:45 9:45 am am Wednesday Wednesday 12 12 noon noon prayer prayer

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

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

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

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

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

Bishop Bishop Ray Ray Campbell Campbell

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

Rev. Rev. Johnny Johnny A. A. McGee, McGee, Pastor Pastor

Rev. Rev. J. J. E. E. Mitchell Mitchell

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

Rev. Rev. Carlton Carlton Garrett Garrett

Church: Church: 214-374-4759 214-374-4759 9:00 9:00 am am Sunday Sunday School School 10:30 10:30 am am Morning Morning Worship Worship 7:00 7:00 pm pm -- 7:30 7:30 pm pm Wed Wed Bible Bible Study Study Thurs.

Thurs. Night Night -- Choir Choir Rehearsal/Usher Rehearsal/Usher 7:00 7:00 pm pm Fri. Fri. Men’s Men’s Night Night Out Out

Mt. Mt. Pisgah Pisgah M.B.C. M.B.C. “THE “THE ROCK” ROCK” 11611 11611 Webb Webb Chapel Chapel Rd. Rd. Dallas, Dallas, Tx. Tx. 75229 75229 Worship Worship Services..7:45 Services..7:45 & & 11 11 am am Sunday Sunday School...9:45 School...9:45 am am Wed. Wed. Bible Bible Study Study 12 12 pm pm & & 77 pm pm Office...972-241-6151 Office...972-241-6151 Fax...972-243-5279 Fax...972-243-5279 Music Music Ministry...972-241-5985 Ministry...972-241-5985 Prayer Prayer Line...972-243-2037 Line...972-243-2037

Rev. Rev. Fred Fred Conwright Conwright

Office Office Hours...

Hours... Mon. Mon. & & Fri...9 Fri...9 am am -- 33 pm pm Tues., Tues., Wed., Wed., Thurs...9 Thurs...9 am am -- 66 pm pm Website...www.dallasmtpisgah.org 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

Rev. Rev. Freddie Freddie Cheatum Cheatum

www.hmbconline.org www.hmbconline.org Sunday Sunday Early Early Worship....8:00 Worship....8:00 a.m. a.m.

Morning Morning Worship Worship .... .... 10:45 10:45 p.m. p.m.

Tuesday Tuesday Youth Youth Choir...7:00 Choir...7:00 p.m. p.m.

Wed. Wed. Prayer Prayer Meeting Meeting .....7:00 .....7:00 p.m p.m Wed. Wed. Bible Bible Study Study Class.....7:30 Class.....7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. p.m.

For For Prayer: Prayer: Prayer@hmbconline.org 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

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

Ideal Pentecostal

Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 2020 W. W. Wheatland Wheatland Dallas, Dallas, Texas Texas 75232 75232 972-228-5200 972-228-5200 Sun. Sun. Morn.

Morn. Services Services 8am&10:45am 8am&10:45am Wed. Wed. Bible Bible Study Study 12 12 Noon Noon & & 7pm 7pm

5144 5144 Dolphin Dolphin Rd. Rd. •• Dallas, Dallas, Texas Texas 75223 75223

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

Tues. Men’s Men’s Ministry Ministry ....7:00 ....7:00 pm pm Fri. Fri. Singles/Family Singles/Family Ministry Ministry 7:30 7:30 pm pm

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

Little Friendship Baptist Church

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

Rev. Rev. Bryan Bryan Carter Carter

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

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. Rev. Burley Burley Hudson Hudson

Pastor: Pastor: Rev. Rev. Robert Robert Townsend 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

Pastor & First Lady 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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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.

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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

April 2, 2010

Ricky Bell

Bell, Ricky "Ole Man" 53.

Survived by wife, Lena Bell, daughter, Chontol Calvin-Bell, siblings, Alfred Wright (Betty), Charles Wright (Debra), Joe Bell and Lora McDonald, mother-in-law, Estella Calvin, brothers-in-law, Will Calvin and David Calvin, sister-in-law, Tommie Wright, special friend, Najiba Watson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Wake- Friday, April 2 from 7:15-8:15 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral- Saturday, April 3 at 12 noon at Calvary Philadelphia M.B.C.- 4703 Sunnyvale. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneral home.com Philmore Polk Jr. Polk, Jr. Philmore On Saturday March 27, Philmore Polk, Jr. passed away at the age of 73. His life will be honored on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 9:30am at the Singing

April 2, 2010

Hills Baptist Church in Oak Cliff. The internment will occur at 11:30am at the DFW National Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday April 1 from 2pm to 9pm at the Singing Hills Funeral Home, also in Oak Cliff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society . Charles E. Woods FDIC. Betty Compton Compton, Betty of Dallas passed March 27,2010.

Viewing today from 1-7 PM at the Evergreen Funeral Home, 6449 Houston School Rd. Funeral service Friday, April 2, 11 AM at Words of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 5010 Denley Dr. Dallas,Tx. Vincent G. Jackson FDIC Charles E. "Buster" Johnson Jr. Johnson, Jr., Charles E. "Buster" 49.

Survived by wife, Opal Johnson, 3 step children, Chris, Felicia and DaQuantius, 2 brothers, Andrew and Matthew Johnson

and 3 sisters, Patricia Williams, Linda K. Johnson and Veronica Green-Dixon.

WakeThursday, April 1 from 7:15-8:15 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. FuneralFriday, April 2 at 12 noon at Shady Grove

Primitive B.C.- 4802 Burma, Dallas, TX. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

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