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Has Superintendent Michael Hinojosa Bowed and Crumbled to the Media?

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(People in the Community Say There is No Leadership in DISD) page...4

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Robert Powell

Compassion? Professionalism?

Common Sense?

Which one weighs more in this instance?

DISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa

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Compassion? Professionalism? Common Sense?

Which One weighs more In this Instance

by Brenda Thomas, Elite News Email: brenda@elitenews.com Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle felt himself apologizing for the behavior of one of his police officers who seemingly believes he had done the right thing at the time. He allowed the power of his uniform and of his weapon to speak up for him in the particular instance in question. Was he being professional?

Yes, one might say so. Was he trying to explain to NFL’s Running Back Ryan Moats the error of his ways and consequences and what was ahead of him?

Yes, he was doing that too. B - U - T Officer Robert Powell dropped his compassion; left his common sense at home in the drawer, and his rationale flew out of the window.

Chief of Police David Kunkle who has recently been scrutinized by this entire community, by his officers, and by the media, felt compelled to do something about the situation, so he placed Officer Robert Powell on paid administrative leave.

During the traffic stop, caught on

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another officer’s car camera, Powell berated the driver, 26 year old Ryan Moats, NFL running Back, while his family looked on in awe, and were stunned at the rationale of the Police Officer, so actually the initial report was made by the office, after several days had passed. Well, sir, thank you so much for not going along with this unlawful behavior of your fellow officer.

Mr. Moats’ mother-law, 45 years old, Jonetta Collinsworth, was passing away, and trying to hold on for dear life (literally speaking), as she waited on the arrival of her entire family around her bedside. She held on for 13 minutes, and then her time had come and she went on to be with the Lord.

What Could Have Happened – But Didn’t 1) Police Officer Powell did not have to stop Moats from entering the bedside of his mother-in-law, especially while she was dying, as a nurse from

the hospital actually came and verified the fact that Ryan Moats was telling the truth.

2) Officer Powell, upon disbelief, could have escorted Mr. Moats in the room with the family which would have showed some respect and dignity of the DPD. 3) Officer Powell could have put himself in the position of the Moats family and used his better judgment; could have called Headquarters – asked a Superior Officer what was the next move he should make, and then got the ok from his Superior Officer.

BUT NO, it didn’t happen. Instead, he went on to write up the ticket, which was later dismissed, and then made an attempt to write an apology letter – but for what? Who cares? This is truly after the fact? Was he trying to ease his own conscious? Did he use his better judgment when the incident ocurred.

We don’t think so.

Compassion?

Professionalism?

Common Sense? Which one weighs more in this instance?

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Washington, who assumed the position on a permanent basis last month, spoke on KCOH Radio’s Sports Rap Talk Show hosted by Ralph Cooper. The twohour long program can be heard live via the World Wide Web at www.kcohradio.com or at 1430 AM on your radio dial in the Houston area from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Established in 1949

Southern Bible Institute Celebrates Legacy of 82 years Dallas, TX - Southern Bible Institute celebrates 82 years of building foundations for hundreds of churches and ministries May 1 and 3, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The celebration is two-fold. On Friday May 1st there will be a Gala Banquet starting at 7:00 PM at the Hilton Anatole Hotel 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. On Sunday May 3rd a student graduation ceremony will be held at Mt. Rev. C.B.T. Smith Olive Baptist Church at 3:00 PM at 301 W. Sanford Street in Arlington, Texas.

The Gala Banquet on May 1st will feature guest speaker Reverend C.B.T. Smith. Rev. Smith is the Pastor Emeritus to Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, where he was pastor for more than 44 years. He held offices in district, state and national religious organizations. Rev. Smith will speak on the

theme "The Power of One." Southern Bible Institute (SBI) will also honor some 30 pastors at the gala. "These pastors have supported the legacy of Southern Bible over the years while working 24/7 for their church and community," said Dr. Martin Hawkins, President of Southern Bible Institute. "They have seen the value of not only supporting SBI financially but also sending hundreds of men and women who have been called into ministry to study the bible at SBI." Beverly Crawford is the guest psalmist for the evening. She is the First Lady of the Gainesville Family Worship Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Haddon Beverly Crawford Robinson is the guest speaker for the graduation ceremony on May 3rd. Dr. Robinson is the Senior Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. A Baylor University poll named him one of the "12 Most Effective Preachers in the English Speaking World."

Southern Bible Institute is not only a legacy in the religious community it has become a tradition in some religious families. Five members the Reverend George W. Pryor family are graduates of Southern Bible Institute. Rev. Pryor was attending SBI in 1964 when he started New Birth Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. "I have sent 120 sons in the ministry to Southern Bible over the years," said Rev. Pryor. "It has a legacy for raising up preachers and ministry leaders by providing excellent biblical truth and interpretation of the bible." Rev. Pryor's two sons graduated from SBI; Rev. Darrell W. Pryor, pastor of the New Covenant Baptist Church in DeSoto and Rev. Michael D. Pryor, pastor of the Third Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas; as well as George's wife, Alma Jewell Pryor who built the children's ministry at New Birth and his daughter Pamela Pryor Myers who is the musician for the JI and Angels choirs at New Birth. "Southern Bible Institute gave me the biblical training I needed to counsel, teach and shepherd the flock in my church so our church could continue to grow numerically, financially and spiritually," said Rev. Michael Pryor.

For more information on the SBI 82nd anniversary celebration call 972-224-5481 ext. 223 or log onto www.southernbible.org

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Has Superintendent Michael Hinojosa Bowed and Crumbled to the Media?

(People in the Community Say There is No Leadership in DISD)

By Darryl E. Blair, Elite News In recent developments, the Dallas Morning News has sought to highlight and embarrass various schools in the African American community. Blacks in Dallas have fallen victim to egregious decision by DISD and Mike Hinojosa.

From the pulling of State Championships and illegal release of documents of students, never in the history of the DISD as far back as the leadership of WT White, Nolan Estes, Linus Wright, Marvin Edwards, Yvonne Gonzalez, Daniel Rojas, Chad Woolery, and Robert Paton, have we had to deal with $84 Million dollar budget deficits, low performing schools, laying off of teachers, credit card scandals, low student achievement and acknowledgment.

It appears that Superintendent Mike Hinojosa has succumbed to the pressure of past, present, and pending media reports, and the African American community has been left to pay a dear price, as we are daily having our African

American administrators faced with the possibility of losing jobs, in the name of doing damage control, or laying down to the media.

Jerry Bob Chambers said, “Dallas Superintendents have a history of messing over high school principals. And in Mike Hinajosa the Black Administrative leadership is under attack, and it will continue until we organize and show up on Ross in mass numbers to demand fair treatment or his resignation.”

“Napoleon Lewis took over Lincoln’s new school in 1980 and did a tremendous job of raising the achievements of Lincoln, and making the City, State, and Nation aware of the Capabilities of those students who had otherwise been written off by the DISD and the South Dallas Community. He gave the children direction all the while providing a steady plan for teachers, Lincoln was, and still is a bright shining light.”

Jerry Bob Chambers also said, “I have

a voice because I’ve put in the time.”

Here’s a man (Principal Earl Jones) that’s working with his kids at Lincoln to raise the level of thinking for the community and student growth, and we have been able to use Lincoln as a springboard for motivation and moral booster for the children and community. But if we are not careful, Hinojosa will steal it all away. As he is attempting to do, in stating that he will re-assign Principal Earl Jones at the end of the year, and further send these children and that community into an abyss of failure and revolving door of principals.

Enter the latest move to accommodate the media (DMN) who have sought out what appears to be misdeeds by Black School Administrators, who by all accounts and purpose have chosen to handle the situation of a student being paddled. This applies to Principal Earl Jones at Lincoln who has been informed

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From The Mount REV. JOHNNY KING ELITE NEWS COLUMNIST

Our Sunday School lesson was entitled, “Envisioning New Life,” taken from Ezekel 47:1-12. The high points of the lesson were “God’s ability to refresh our lives;” God’s ability to heal us,” and “God is the source of our strength which brings on new life.” Evangelist Ann Brown delivered our 5th Sunday morning message, entitled, Rev. Johnny King “Looking Unto Jesus,” taken from Hebrews 12:1-2. The Youth Department of our church will present our Annual Easter program on Sunday morning (4/12) during the Sunday school hour. Our Baptist Training Ministry and the Sunday School will present our Annual Feast of the Nation on Friday night 4/17/09. Please come by the church and try some of the best food of our nation.

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ORDERLINESS - Manage time, people, places, and things so that family members can undertake and pursue more worthwhile goals. Do things efficiently. Free time. Calm atmosphere. Be proactive instead of reactive. Peace of mind. Orderliness in Action: Move photos from shoebox to albums. Designate a small child "Toy Boss" and help him keep toys organized. Have and enforce a.m. and p.m. routines. M onday is pancake day... Tuesday is... Carefully make choices about outside activities. Family Rule: Find A Place for Everything and Put Everything In Its Place.

Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. Brings a Message of Faith and Anointing To the Tenth Episcopal District of the AME Church Dallas, Texas – Wednesday evening, April 1st was not an April fool’s joke when Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., Senior Pastor of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Fort Washington, Maryland, brought the house down with a message of hope and anointing.

Rev. Juan Tolliver, Sr. Pastor St. Paul AME Church; Dr. Grainger Browning, Evangelist, and Presiding Bishop RT. Rev. Gregory G.M. Ingram of the Tenth Episcopal District

Pastor Browning is a 1974 graduate of Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in HistoryEducation. He was awarded a Master of Divinity Degree in 1982 from Howard University Divinity School where he was awarded the Benjamin E. Mays Theological Fellowship. Additionally, he received Doctor of Divinity Degrees from Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio and from the A.M.E. University of Monrovia, Liberia.

Pastor Browning was called to preach in

Rev. Dr. Jessica Ingram, Supervisor of the Tenth Episcopal District, said that she has visited Dr. Browning’s church, Ebenezer AME, for many years and spoke of how impressed she was with their authentic praise and worship, and that Rev. Browning moves within the grips of the Lord.

If you want to come and be blessed by a dynamic speaker and an anointed man of God, Friday, April 3rd is the last night. Stop by and visit: Sensational St. Paul A.M.E. Church 2420 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas (214-421-1344) April 1-3, at 7:00 p.m. Nightly Senior Pastor - Rev. Juan Tolliver Presiding Bishop - Right Rev. Gregory G.M. Ingram Episcopal Supervisor Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram Presiding Elder of the Greater Dallas District - Rev. W. C. Ervin, III.

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As we enter into our Prayer Closet, I want to remind you of the importance of “Full Surrender!”

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We cannot expect to Henderson pray effectively until we come to God wholeheartedly. No halfhearted man ever made a success in business. Only wholehearted husbands and wives make successful marriages.

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Christ's Resurrection Here is good news. It was always God's plan for Jesus Christ to die on the cross. Why? God is displeased with human sin and evil. God is also merciful. He provided a perfect sacrifice to pay for hate, murder and rebellion. That sacrifice was the death of Christ on the cross.

As proof He accepted Christ's sacrifice for sin, Geraldine "God raised DavidsonHim up again" Hooker (Acts 2:24).

Christ "humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Therefore also God highly exalted Him" (Philippians 2:8-9). Christ was exalted by being raised from the dead. He then ascended into heaven. The disciples saw Him. "He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight" (Acts 1:9).

Where did Christ go? "When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high" (Hebrews 1:3).

Jesus Christ sat on the throne of heaven so that "every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord" (Philippians 2:10-11).

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Jesus Christ is risen and He is now reigning as Lord. You become a true Christian if "you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead" (Romans 10:9).

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Remembering Love Through Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

Before we get started in the word of God I want to pose a question to you. I want you to think about this question as to how it relates to God. Let's imagine you Henry Nelson are out at the beach. You are having a great time doing your thing but you haven't noticed the tide is dragging you out. You're having fun in the sun until finally all of a sudden you are looking for the shore and cannot find it! How would you feel? You would feel lost, doomed, and you would be really afraid.

As you notice the sharks circling all of the sudden you see a helicopter fly over you, and a man drops into the water with you. He harnesses you on the rope and the helicopter takes you up leaving him behind. You ask the pilot about that man and with tears in his eyes he tells you it was his son. They did not have enough fuel to take you and still get him out too. But he tells you His son wanted to save your life and gave his own to do it.

You would feel a great deal of gratitude. You would want to know more about this man that gave his life for you. You would probably go to his grave and pay your respects and tell him you love him. Jesus did that for us.

You would never forget that man. Never forget what Jesus did for you. Jesus Saved Us! In Ephesians 2:4 the bible says, "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved. Amen!

Remember where you come from. You have been given the gift of life through Jesus. By his sacrifice when He paid the price for your sins you were saved if you chose to let Him tie that rope around us and lift us to safety.

According to Acts 2:21, "And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Amen!

Jesus died for us. The main thing I want you to consider is that Jesus died for you what are you doing for Him? You read He forgives sins. You know it's true because you experienced it! Do you remember when you first came to God and understood how He washed your sins away? He doesn't hold them against you anymore! Why wouldn't you love Him? There are times when you forget what Jesus has done. Your love seems to dwindle down because you do not remember how much you have been forgiven! You do not remember what it was like to be lost out in the world without hope! You tend to forget those things and it makes it easy to become cold on the inside.

Let me ask you; when someone saves your life would not you tell others about it? Would not you love that person enough to brag on them? All the time you see people bragging about their heroes who saved their lives. They go on TV and find it so easy to speak publicly about their heroes and yet we find it hard at times just to walk over to our neighbor and say "Jesus saved me". "He wants to save you". Amen!

If you took it seriously and really thought about the love God showed to us it would be so much easier to show love to others. It would be easier to put something down

you enjoy to go tell someone about Jesus or to get in your bible and grow in God. Jesus said "if you love me, keep my commandments" Only two things did He really ever command. One was to love. The other was to go and share the love He gave us.

Let me tell you something about new Christians. Have you noticed the zeal and fire they have for God? Do you ever wonder why that is? Just to share a personal and somewhat embarrassing story. When I first came to God I had such a desire to share Him with others! I went to the work school and proceeded to share my faith as best I could with my co-workers. I did not have a clue what I was doing, but I knew I needed to tell people about God! They were asking all these religious questions and I did not know what to tell them. I was new to it all myself.

You see, I was forgiven. I had felt God take away my shame and sins. I knew what it was to feel the burden lifted. That is what makes new Christians such go getters.

They know what God has done and Love Him so much for it! Later I learned more and started conforming more and more into what God wanted from me. I learned more and walked a narrower road. A lot of my bad habits were curtailed, but you know what I began to forget where I came from. I began to take the blood of Jesus for granted. You cannot do that. You need to remember where you come from and where you were heading. You need to remember those sins you still deal with and those prideful thoughts with your lack of urgency are still under the blood of Jesus!

He has forgiven us! Doesn't that just make you love Him more? Doesn't it make you want to tell someone about this love you found? Stand out by having a Thankful and Loving Heart, from understanding God's Forgiveness. Amen!

What are you going to do this week? Are you going to get in the bible?

Are you reading because you love Jesus and want to be better able to follow Him into the lost world? If you are then why shut the door? Let's take the bible out to the lost and share this love!

If you just remember what God has done for us and start loving Him. You would be able to win the lost. They are looking for something different. They are looking for love. They haven't really seen something they want from us.

They have seen us go to work like them, spend time at the game like them, and just be like them in general.

You complain about your boss and are angry at the same things as them.

What do you have that they want? You have freedom! You have a load taken off of you that they still carry! You have a sure life eternal! But so many times you do not act like it because you do not really

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remember what God has done! All they think you have is a belief in a book called the Bible!

People remember things that are out of place. If you opened the book "Where is Waldo" and everyone but him was in total brown you could spot his red striped shirt a mile off. Ladies and gentleman you are to be a peculiar people. You should be different than the world. You should have something they do not. A grateful heart full of love.

That is something they will see and notice. It is out of place. It is what will draw them. Show them you are more in love with God than anything else. Show them by being willing to tell them about the forgiveness you have found and the freedom it gives you. That is different. Normal is slinging your car into their parking space and then inviting them to church. They see it all the time.

To close I just want to remind you again that Jesus has forgiven you of even more than you know. You should realize the weight of the forgiveness and love Him all the more. Your friends and family should see you show real love to others. Love they do not see normally. Amen!

When you understand the true price that was paid it will be easy to have a heart overflowing with love and thankfulness. So much so that the world will see it and want it. It is why you are reading this message. To be able to go with love from a forgiven heart to reach the lost.

Think about it when you go home. Think about how God saved you. Sometimes you need to remember how it began to know how to get to your destination. You need to remember what God has done and tell others what He will do. Go to the lost with thanksgiving and to God for your salvation. Lastly, now you know you must remember Love through Forgiveness. Amen!

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GREGG A. SMITH’S “BACKYARD SPOTLIGHT” Introducing Tamara Peterson Blues guitar man Lucky Peterson spent years establishing himself as a powerful singer, but on DARLING FOREVER, he cedes the vocal spotlight to his wife, Tamara. Fortunately, she proves more than able to take the reins. Her throaty, soulful voice fully inhabits tunes that mix contemporary blues, R&B, and Funk. Her husband speaks mainly through his guitar here, but he does pitch in with vocals on a couple of tracks, and the pair's gifts make for quite the musical marriage.

Tam, born Tamara Peterson 10/29/1973 in Dallas Texas started her task in the Entertainment Industry at an early age.

She was performing in school plays and talent shows that helped develop her style and vocal abilities. As time went on and experience grew she went on to attend high school at Booker T. Washington’s Performing and Visual Arts were she excelled in Voice as well as Drama. She became popular with the local music scene, and started to get jobs with bands

like, Lucky Peterson, Linny Nance's (Network), Don Diego, B ill Tillman and the list grows. Not only did she wow us with song, she also progressed on the stage playing leading roles in The Games Man, Catz Cross, and also being cast in Pippen. The year 1996 marked a turning point that we all can be joyous of, Tamara's reign as a Professional Entertainer began when she hired on to sing backup for Lucky Peterson, which took her from a local talent to being showcased to a International Audience, traveling around the world captivating the crowd and adding spice to the already respected Lucky Peterson. The combination was undeniable. From 1996 until the year 2000 Tamara gained as well as earned the respect of the who's who in the Entertainment Business. Her new release, solo project on the JSP Records lets her light shine even brighter. Tam has been pruned naturally and this marks a milestone for her as well as the world.

Advice Column: Ask Dr. Karen Hollie Dear Dr. Hollie,

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My son is eleven years old and there’s a boy at our church the same age. He and my son are really good friends while at church.

They want to sit together at Troubled Thinking all the church services and events.

This week, the Dear Troubled, other little boy and his mother asked if my son I think that since your mother could spend a weekend with and husband have some them to celebrate the boy’s apprehension, I probably birthday. I’m okay with it would not let him go.

DR. KAREN HOLLIE but my husband is not. My However, his perceived “gayhusband and my mother, who goes to the ness” just may be their perception; I would not same church, are always making fun of prejudge this child. I would use this opportunihim because they say he has “gay” ways. ty, though, to talk to my son about his sexualiThe way he talks and just a lot of little ty as well as include a lesson on tolerance. things he does; for instance, he does a split really well. Now, because of all that, Questions and Comments may be sent to my husband does not want our son to go askdrhollie@aol.com SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 @ 12 NOON NEW HORIZON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 8108 MASK DR. – DALLAS, TX – 214.954.7677/214.815.4276 REV. RONALD D. RICHARDSON-PASTOR WILL HAVE A NOTE BURNING SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE PURCHASE OF THEIR CHURCH AND PROPERTY!

NOTES FROM UNION HOPE “Envisioning new life” Our Sunday school lesson “Envisioning new life” Ezekiel 47:1-12 is truly an inspiration to all Gentile believers. God shows Ezekiel how vast would be the spreading of the word of God. After the restoration of Israel, the rebuilding of the Temple, the restoring of Eld. Lloyd temple worship for the T. Morgan Jews God shows how his grace and mercy would flow from the presence of God to every nation. The spreading of God’s grace brought life to everything and everybody that it touched.

We are able today to approach God as his people because of the out flowing of the Gospel of grace. If you have accepted the finished work of Calvary then you have been touched by this life giving flow.

These waters bring life to the driest places and persons, nothing or no one that have

been partaker of God’s grace can remain dead. There should be life in our worship services, life in our preaching, life in our out reach to the world. Every believer should spend some time telling someone about this living water. Our morning message was delivered by our beloved pastor Eld.L.T.Morgan from the subject “What manner of people ought we to be” from 2Peter 3:10-14. We seldom hear anything about the second coming of the Lord in our churches anymore, it seem that everyone is more interested in getting all they can in this present world. Peter warns us that one day everything that we can see, touch or smell will pass away. Because we know that this world is temporal we should be preparing for the world to come which is eternal. Jesus said he was coming as a thief in the night “are you ready?”

What would it profit us if we gained this whole world and lose our soul?

Be blessed Brenda King

Feeding the Needy Metropolitan Baptist Church of Dallas; Rev. Chris J. Evans, Pastor 1711 Reynoldston Lane, Dallas, TX 75232 Saturday, April 11, 2009 – 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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

Welcome to the weekend, baaaaby! Well, it's the home stetch run for the Mavs! 8 games left in the regular season, 6 of them at home... Sunday, one of the championship pieces that Mark Cuban let get away(for nothing mind you), Steve Nash the NBA's 2 time MVP returns, leading a disapKevan pointing, but still dangerous Browning team...Shaq is always worth the show! I'm proud of the Mav's this year/. Other teams made great strides by adding players like Ron Artest playing in Houston. The Mavs have overacheived and there is no doubt about it. In giving younger players a chance, i do believe we've discovered some ballers with major potential. Keep an eye on the entertaining and clutch 5'11" point guard JJ Barea... Watch the power and Mark Cuban soft touch of Brandon Bass...Peep the defense and inside play of James Singleton! With Dirk, Jason Terry, Josh and Josh Howard the Mav's future looks decent! Jason Kidd will peobably leave as a free agent, chasing a chapionship, but tha brotha deseres it and it will be a couple of years of good management before the Mav's can contend...I am soooo excited, I received my tickets to see ShowTime at the Apollo Host/Actor/Comedian Rudy Rush at the Addison Improv. Mr. Rush brings is seriously funny act to The Improv each evening,Thursday April 9th thru Saturday April 11th. Before Larry King's

CNN program ended at 10 p.m. EST Tuesday night, guest Natalie Cole had dozens of e-mails from folks offering to get tested to see whether they could give her a kidney. The singer and daughter of the late Nat King Cole appeared on "Larry King Live" and said she is searching for a kidney after Hepatitis C caused both of her kidneys to fail. Despite your ups and downs, we are with ya Natalie and our prayers go out for and to you!

Speaking of prayers, my partner Bloodhound Benny reports that singer Mary J. Blige may have fallen off the wagon.. Alcohol was reportedly involved.

The singer had seriNatalie Cole ous alchohol and drug issues back in the day... Star Jones is doing well, having lost 160 pounds from her surgery and new habits…Outkast member Andre 3000 was pulled over and arrested by police outside of Atlanta for driving his 2007 Porsche Carrera 109 mph. Atlanta's WSB-TV reported that the rapper-actor, whose real name is Andre Benjamin, was clocked by police on Interstate 75, which has a 65-mph speed limit.

"Dre' was released after posting a 1220 bail and will appear in court April 29th...Slow down, baby!!!! The artist was released The mother of R&B star Keyshia Cole is the latest victim of Internet death rumors. Frankie Lons, who is well known to fans of her daughter's BET reality series "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is," was rumored to have died in a car crash, according to Cole's management firm run by Manny Halley. Ms. Lons is still ghetto, but in good health today! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs:Al Gore is 61, Eddie Murphy 48,MC Hammer 47and David Blaine is 35. Thanks for Rollin With A Brotha in The Elite news and online at www.dfwelitenews.com

Happy Birthday April Babies !!! Happy Birthday April 6, Jordan Blair II - April 20, Terri Lynch - April 27, Jordan Blair April 4 — PIONEERS: A Conversation and An Evening with Louis Gossett, Jr., Ruby Dee and Della Reese; SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 7:30 P.M. Hosted by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Board Member Charlie Mae Smith.

ADMISSION $30 & $25. Fees and service charges not included in price of ticket. NAOMI BRUTON MAIN STAGE; DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER THEATER COMPLEX (Corner of Canton and Akard Streets), Dallas, Texas Open Tryouts for Women's Basketball — The Women's Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL) is currently seeking, Coaches, Players, and Staff for the 2009 season to form a new semi-pro women's basketball team for the DFW area. Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, - 5150 Mark Trail - Dallas, TX 75232.

Tryout cost $40 per player, Fans get in FREE! For more information, please contact: Coach McCray at 214-282-2918 or Email: info@WBCBL.com and visit www.WBCBL.com MAVS ROUND ONE PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH; starting

at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available online at mavs.com, via phone (1-800-4NBA-TIX or 214-747-6287), Ticketmaster outlets (Fiesta Grocery Stores, Simon Mall in Garland, Shops at Willow Bend and select Macy’s) and the American Airlines Center® North Box Office.

Ticket prices start at $9 and up and there is a 10 ticket limit per game.

April 6 — “FREE FARMERS MARKET AND MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS”; 1:00 p.m.; La Quinta Inn & Suites; 4900 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Ft. Worth, TX 76132. Call toll-free, 1-866-766-8659 for more information or to register to attend these seminars.

April 11 — Feeding the Needy; Metropolitan Baptist Church of Dallas, Rev. Chris J. Evans, Pastor; 1711 Reynoldston Lane, Dallas, TX 75232; Saturday, April 11, 2009 – 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.; Phone: 214.339.9554 April 14 — “FREE FARMERS MARKET AND MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS”; 1:00 p.m.; La Quinta Inn & Suites; 10001 N. Central Expy., Dallas, TX 75231. Call toll-free, 1-866-766-8659 for more information or to register to attend these seminars.

Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

Rhymes S. Moncure ICSC Foundation in Oak Cliff is coming soon! Details to follow.

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SPORTS “The Survey of the Walls of America” What a lot of people do not understand about the president that we have today is really a mystery to most people who do not know anything about God. According to the up bringing of President Obama, it was God who prepared him from his youth to now.

Just look at him, things were not all that easy for him. He finished at the top of his class at Harvard University, and now he is our President.

The thing, which is unusual about this president compared to the Gene Turner other 43 presidents, is Out of the Eyes the fact that this presiof a Layman dent is over qualified for the job of president. If you do a research on the other 43 presidents, you will find that John F. Kennedy is the only president who comes close to the knowledge of this president. The White House and this country have never seen or witnessed a mind like President Obama’s ever to sit in the seat of President of America.

President Obama puts me in the mind of Nehemiah in – Nehemiah 2:11-16. If

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you read this section of scripture you will find that Nehmiah knew that sharing with the people of Jerusalem without doing some research and planning was a mistake. He took a few people into his confidence that he could trust (His cabinet).

Then he made a careful survey of the walls to analyze the problem he faced. After spending many night hours of carefully surveying the walls to avoid letting others know his plans before they were fixed in his own mind. During these night hours he was able to develop an effective plan to accomplish the task he was put in office to accomplish. When we get to the 17th verse we find that after Nehemiah had completed his secret survey and was satisfied that he had developed a workable plan, the time had come to reveal to the common people. First he challenged them to notice their deplorable circumstances, which had brought them trouble and disgrace. Then he challenged them to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and followed his challenge with a personal testimony. The same thing that happened in Jerusalem will soon happen here in America. Look what happened when Nehemiah gave his challenge, the people’s negative feelings

became positive. Despair turned to hope.

They responded and began the rebuilding process. This will soon happen right here in America, because all of these negative talkshow programs, and red neck attitudes against President Obama because of race will soon have to disband their tactics because of the success revealed as he said it would. Nobody has ever seen a president this cool and calm about his every move and thought. He’s assured of what he is doing will work, the same as Nehemiah, because he knew God was with him.

President Obama knows that God is with him. First of all he knows that he never would have gotten into this position had it not been for God. Just look at the parallelisms here: Israel was in slavery over 400 yearsNegro’s was also in slavery over 400 years, and from George Washington to Barack Obama is over 400 years. This seems to be God’s gage, or whatever method, it’s God’s time, but there is a parallelism here that means something for us to take a look at.

You see, President Obama is withstanding the same identical thing Nehemiah did in his day. You see, all these negative talk-

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WAHEED’S PICS PAST & PRESENT ON THE SCENE WITH THE ELITE NEWS A Thrill on the Hill

By Brenda Thomas, Elite News Email at brenda@elitenews.com Orlando, Florida – Sunday, March 29, the spectators at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Golf Classic watched Tiger Woods make a “cool” comeback, as he performed the seemingly impossible.

They said it couldn’t be done. They said he wouldn’t do it. But they forgot about the awesome ability of the “T” man when he gets a golf club in his hands.

Sean O’Hair surely did not expect him to do it. He was leading the golfers at one time at the top of the liter board, and Tiger was trying to recover from reconstructive knee surgery a week after his US Open meeting.

Woods put the putt in the hole and broke into a routine that was similar to a year ago. He crouched and backpedaled as the ball rolled to the hole, but instead of slamming his cap to the ground, he punched the air with a roundhouse and hugged his caddie, Steve Williams, who lifted him slightly into the air.

“Will the blue jacket help him win a green one?

It does, a lot," Woods said. "This win definitely validates all the things I've been trying to do."

catch up to O'Hair, he spent the final hour trying to hang on.

It wasn't without some drama.

O'Hair, who made only one birdie in his round of 73, was clinging to a oneshot lead on the par-3 14th when Woods caught a plugged lie under the lip of the bunker. He blasted out to just over 12 feet, while O'Hair had a 15-footer for birdie.

"Sean looked like he made his putt, and if he makes and I miss, all of a sudden there's three shots," Woods said.

He hit the ball beautifully two weeks ago at Doral and couldn't make a putt. He scraped it around for the better part of three days at Bay Hill and was saved by his short game. Everything fell together in a final round Sunday that was delayed for two hours by rain.

The victory was helpful, but it was the manner in which he won that excited Woods.

For the first time since Torrey Pines, he felt his heart race and his adrenaline rush. After spending four hours trying to

O'Hair missed. Woods made his par putt.

And on the next hole, Woods drained a 25-foot birdie putt to tie for the lead.

The sun began to dip behind the trees, lowering the temperatures, and O'Hair believes that might have cost him.

He had a 7-iron from the 16th fairway that was going right of the flag when it fell short and tumbled into the water.

Woods hacked out of the rough and hit a splendid wedge to 3 feet to save par, giving him a one-shot lead.

"I think what happened is when the sun was going down a little bit, I guess that kind of proved to me that the ball wasn't quite going as far," O'Hair said.

Woods could relate. He posed over a 4-iron that was headed right for the flag when it came down short and into another plugged lie under the lip of a bunker.

This time, Woods made bogey and they were tied again.

It came down to the final hole, which is Woods' domain - especially at Bay Hill.

He won with a birdie on the 72nd hole for the third time at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. There was a 15-foot bending birdie to beat Phil Mickelson in 2001, and the 25-footer to beat Bart Bryant last year.

Woods, who finished at 5-under 275, won for the 66th time in his career. And while the finish was so similar to his Bay Hill victory last year, this was different.

"Last year ... there wasn't any big comeback or anything. I was out there just competing as usual," Woods said.

"This time, it was a little bit different. I hadn't been in the mix since the U.S. Open, so it was neat to feel the heat on the back nine again."

And did that heat feel any different?

"No it didn't," he said. "It's like Stevie was saying out there, this feels like we hadn't left. You can understand that sometimes.

READ THE ELITE NEWS ONLINE AT DFWELITENEWS.COM Continued from Page 4 that he will not be re-assigned for properly handling a situation on his watch, (properly handling/and reprimanding school employees). So what does it accomplish to move this accomplished, driven principal to another campus, and take away stability, progress, and accomplishment from Lincoln? What will moving Earl Jones accomplish? Absolutely Nothing! But further isolate a school and a school system from growth, why is it that the only tools of correction are being used are African American Administrators and our community, where was this measurement of correction as it relates to Caucasians, and Hispanic Administrators with regards to the budget, and all of the financial scandals? If these firings are founded and have merit or you have proper cause to take such drastic actions then we demand that

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you show proof of “wrong doing” and allow us the decency of seeing these things come down the pipes as oppose to letting the other media and media outlets blindside us with allegations and firings.

We as a community and people need to take a stand now against the detrimental acts against our students and community. We are at a critical point in the African American Community and should no longer take the setbacks and disrespect from the leadership of the DISD. Every parent, student, African American Teacher/Adminstrator need to rally up and start a full fledge protest and sit in on Ross until the positive changes are made for our students and our community.

Remember a Community / City is only as good as its Educational System.

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

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

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

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

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

Now you can at VINCENT’S SCHOOL OF DANCE.

You can also learn how to praise step at VINCENT’S SCHOOL Now you can get your exercise on at VINCENT’S SCHOOL

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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.

Vincent’s School of Dance located at 118 W. Illinois Ave.

Call 214/943-5066.

Experienced Organist and Drummer Needed Please Call Greater Mt. Sinai MBC (Church of Love) (214) 375-0062

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shows and redneck sanballant’s and Tobiah’s who are trying to hinder progress.

They are using every demoralizing technique that they can come up with to redicule President Obama. A lot of rednecks in this country would rather see this country suffer, and themselves also, rather than see a Black President accomplish his goal for America.

There are many that would like to see President Obama fail in his desire to bring creditability back to America, they do not want it to be a person of color that does it.

The Lord put President Obama there and everybody better understand that. You see, the American public was Artaxerxes (the king) who let President Obama go to the White House, the

same way Artaxerxes the King of Persia allowed Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem. Do we see the parallelisms here? It’s the comparison we are looking at right here. After reading about Nehemiah in Sunday School we thought this is gone and forgotten, no, no, here it is again. Just in a different manner, but the same methods and situations.

“But God”- God is good, and nobody can hamper God's plan for what is already His. If nobody else prays for President Obama, let us pray for him. God already has him in his hand, but that does not mean we do not have to pray for him.

Let us not forget to read our Bibles, and may God BLESS YOU REAL GOOD and may He ever keep you in His loving care.

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Greater New St. John Primitive Baptist Church

30 years of Experience

5014 Bonnieview Rd. Dallas, Tx 75216 214-376-6554 Sunday School.....8:45 am Morning Services...10 am “Keeping the main thing...the main thing and that’s Jesus Christ”

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

Harrell’s Jumbo

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

Sunday Morning Worship Experience

Koinonia Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. Karry D. Wesley, Pastor

God First Missionary Baptist Church

616 W. Kiest Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75237 972-230-1002 Sunday School....9 am Morning Service...10 am

Enjoy “The Fullness of Him”

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

Services Rev. Jesse Jones, Pastor

Dr. Patrick R. Rucker

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Sunday School......9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship & Youth Church.....10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Class........7:30 p.m.

*Traveling west on I-20 (toward Ft. Worth), take the Carrier Pkwy exit.

Turn right on Carrier Pkwy., and go up to Pioneer St. Turn right on Pioneer, and go up to SW 3rd and take a left on SW 3rd St. Go through the first red light (Freetown), and the church is on your immediate right in the Inglewood Shopping Center (address above)

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2420 Metropolitan Avenue Dallas, TX 75215-3534 Ch. Office: 214-421-1344 www.spame.net

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“Sensational” St. Paul AME Church

“We Build People”

8:45 AM Church School 10:00 AM Mid-morning Worship Noonday Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday

Monday-Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Andre Hurd Barber/Stylist

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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Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

Terry White Pastor/Teacher

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

Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church

Community Baptist

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

Church 2920 Fordham Rd. Dr. David Wilson

The Rock Of Salvation Missionary

Rev. Ricky Lawton

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

Rev. S.T. Tuston

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

Mount Horeb Baptist Church

Pleasant Zion Baptist Church

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

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

Pastor Tedrick J. Woods

Rev. C.L. Taylor

2251 Lawrence Dallas, Texas 75216 214-428-0462 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School

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Rev. H.L. Ward

Rev. Dr. W.C. Champion

Good Shephard Baptist Church

Rev. David H. Johnson

5738 Bon-Air • Dallas, TX 75241 • 214-371-1744

Tues. 8:00 pm • Fri Prayer 10:00 am Fri Worshop 8:00 pm

Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr.

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. “We’re not just a church but a ministry” 261 I-35 S. @ Beltline Rd. DeSoto, Texas 75115 Church: 972-230-3989 Pastor: 214-457-6883 Sunday Worship....10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study....7:00 p.m.

Saturday Prayer ... 10:00 A.M. www.Godisministries.com

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

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

Sunday School 9:30am • Sunday Worship: 11:00 am

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Rev. Elijah Kelley

Golden Chain Church 5023 Wadsworth Dallas, Texas Church 214-372-0280

Rev. A.C. Toney, Pastor

Evangelist Tweedy Thomas, Pastor

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

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church

Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rose of Sharon

Pastor Norris W. Booth

Deliverance Chapel Church of God in Christ

God Is Ministries

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

6707 Boulder Dr. Dallas, Texas 75237 Ph: (972) 298-7780 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday Morning Service 7:00 pm Evening Service 7:30 p.m.(Thurs.) Bible Study

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

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

Primitive Baptist Church

3132 Lagow

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

Rev. A. L. Banks

Union Hope Institutional

Riverside Baptist Church

10:45 Sunday am Worship

214-376-9774

Living Testimony Baptist Church

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

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

Greater Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. “Where Unconditional Love is Expressed”

Pastor W.J. Atkins

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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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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

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

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”

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

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

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

Rev. Christopher T. Willis, Sr.

Sunday School……10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship……12:45 p.m.

Wed. & Fri. Services……8:00 p.m.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

Myrtis Robinson, Pastor

New Restoration Church

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.

Kedric L. McKnight, Senior Pastor And Chastity L. McKnight, First Lady On their First Pastor’s and Wife’s Anniversary

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

The House of Refuge Full Gospel Church

Bibleway Church of God in Christ

New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church “Christ-Centered, Faith-Driven, Holy Living” Would like to Congratulate

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

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

September 14, 2008 @ 3:00 PM

Rev. B. R. Williams

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

One Church Two Locations

3317 Morris Street Dallas, Texas 75212 214.638.0918

Services

April 3, 2009

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

Pastor Michael and Sherry Perkins

Sunday School 9:00 AM Morning Worship Service – 10:30 AM “from 4 to 104 + in less than one year” www.nmtcalvary.org

Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor

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Dr. C. B. T. Smith Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Denny D. Davis, Pastor

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

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

Pastor E.L. Carroll Sr.

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

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

Rev. Lee Craig

Rev. J. J. Raven

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

Ch: 214-371-7026

Rev. Shank Robinson

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

Early Morning Worship........8:00 a.m.

Sunday School........9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship............10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday.10:30 a.m.

Bishop Harold Edwards

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

2629 Morrell Ave. Dallas, Texas 75203 Ph: 214-941-7679 Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday Praise, Prayer & Bible Study

7:15 pm

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

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”

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

Calvary-Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

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

Sunday School.......9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer........6:00 pm.

2600 S. MARSALIS

Rev. Bertrain Bailey PAGE 16

Rev. Steven C. Jones

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 Rev. Rickye L. Scott

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 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

e-mail: revscj@swbell.net

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

Saintsville Church of God and Christ

4360 Kollock Dr. Dallas, TX 75216 214-375-5190 Fax: 214-372-1620 Sunday School.......9:30 AM Morning Worship............ 11:00 AM

Rev. Lelious Johnson, Pastor

Chapel Crest Baptist Church

Church Of The Living God

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

Tuesday Bible Study................7:30 p.m.

Prayer & Praise Family Night............7:00 p.m.

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

“The Church With the 20/20 Vision”

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

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

4703 Sunnyvale Dallas, Texas 75216 Church Phone: 214-371-3581 Rev. J.H. Moore, Jr., Pastor

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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 3, 2009

Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

Rev. A. D. Smith

Rev. Alfred Stapleton

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

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

Tues. Noonday Bible Study Wed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m.

R. L. Washington

Celestial Haven Baptist Church

“A Church With A Worship Experience Worth Rev. James Foster, Jr. Discovering” ”Can’t Stop That Celestial Praise”

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

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

April 3, 2009

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

7230 So. Hampton Rd. Dallas, Texas 75232 Ph: (972) 228-8453 Fax: (972) 228-8544 Sunday School............9:30 am Sunday Service..........11:00 am Midweek Wednesday Service...........7:30 pm Website: www.celestialhaven.com

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 … 11:30 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

Rev. Samual Baker, Pastor

TheChurch where everybody is somebody and the Lord is magnified

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

1403 Morrell Dallas, Texas 75203 214-946-4522 9:15 am Sunday School 7:45 am Early Worship

Rev. C.C. Boyce

6:00 pm 1st Sun. Gospel Explosion

Dr. David Henderson

New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Street

(214) 946-3584

Rev. J.L. Rainbolt

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

Dr. Timothy J. Brown, Pastor

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

Sunday School......9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship........11:15 a.m.

Y.P.W.W..............6:45 p.m.

Elder Glenn Tatum, Sr. Pastor

1122 Hutchins Rd. - Dallas, Tx 75203 (214) 842-0133 Sunday School...........................9:15 am Morning Worship..........7:30 & 10:30 am Wed. Nite Bible Study and Prayer Meeting........................7:00 pm Thurs. Morn. Bible Study.........10 am

110 N. Aiken • Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Sunday Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Mid-week Services: Bible Study, 12:00 Noon on Wed; 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening Ph: (972) 937-5167 Fax: (972) 923-9490

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.

Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Egypt Chapel Baptist 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

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

Rev. Tommy C. McGee Senior Pastor

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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 3, 2009

Keith Ausborne Ausborne, Keith Age 57, s e r v i c e 12:00 noon Friday 4-32009 Singing Hills F.H. C h a p e l .

Wake 7-8P.M. tonight @ F.H. Interment Laurel Land Cemetery. Charles E. Woods F.D.I.C. Russell Craig Hardaway H a r d a w a y, Russell Craig "Lil Man" 18.

Survived by m o t h e r, Denetrice Hardaway "Ne NeL e x u s " , f a t h e r, R u s s e l l

Weaver, grandparents, Marilyn Rhodes, Dennis Mitchell and Zeila Wilson, great grandmother, Ella Hardaway, 1 sister, Erica Hardaway and a host of other relatives and friends.

WakeThursday, April 2 from 7-8 pm. Funeral- Friday, April 3 at 11 am. Both services will be held at Carver Heights B.C.- 2510 E. Ledbetter Dr. To share tributes, please visit: www.goldengatefuneralhome.com Clarence Betts B e t t s , Clarence 69, of Dallas, p a s s e d 3/29/09.

Wake: 7-8 pm, Thurs.

4 / 2 / 0 9 , Sandra Clark F u n e r a l C h a p e l .

Funeral: 11:00 am, Fri. 4/3/09, Third Avenue Missionary Baptist

Church. Interment, Laurel Land Cemetery. Sandra Clark Funeral Home 214-371-2600 www.sandraclarkfuneralhome.com Billy Joe Jennings Jennings, Billy Joe 54.

Survived by wife, Doris Jennings, step daughter, Veronica, 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters, Annie Jennings, Helen Jennings and Audrey Lusk Smith and 3 brothers, James Jennings, Bishop Rayford Jennings and Kenneth Jennings. Wake- Friday, April 3 from 8:30-9:30 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral- Saturday, April 4 at 11 am at Southern Crest Full Gospel B.C.- 2325 Locust Ave. To share tributes, please visit: www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Hodges Mitchell Mitchell, H o d g e s Heavenly G a t e s Opened On March 31, 2009.

He leaves to cherish:

Wife, Patsy Children; Hodges II, Patrick, Cynthia Mitchell & Marco Watson. Visitation: Thurs. 19pm at Evergreen. Services: Friday 11am Warren Ave Christian Church 2431 Warren Ave Dallas, TX

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CALLING ALL MADISON ALUMNI AND MADISON SUPPORTERS! Come on out for a parade to celebrate the

Madison Boys 3A Basketball State Championship 2009.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH DALLAS MERCHANTS

9 0 0 2 , 1 1 il r p A , y a d r tu Sa Line up starts at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. Parade starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

The parade will proceed east on MLK Blvd. to Madison High School for a rally and festival for the Mighty Madison Trojans Boys Basketball Team and their outstanding coach Damien Mobley.

For more information, call the Elite News at 214-372-6500.

Sponsors Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce • Dallas County Schools • Elite News • South Dallas Cafe • Big D Cut Rate • Brooks McCon Madison Booster Club • Elaine’s Fine Foods • Lott’s Mortuary • Black Jack’s Pizza • Robert’s Ready to Wear • Martin Luther King Jr. Center

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