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Genesis 1:28 – 2:18, -21-23 We will always find people who make up their own minds to do something contrary to God’s will, and homosexuality is one of them, which is the worst kind.

Most homosexuals think they are born with homosexual tendencies, but that is not the case, they do not want to take the responsibility of being a homo, so the try to shift that to God. What homosexuals do not understand is that Gene Turner God has divine order of Out of the Eyes all things. You have of a Layman never seen a clock or a watch run in reverse order of clockwise, if the hands on a watch or clock moves counter clockwise on any watch or clock a person whether it’s a man or woman will have to pull the stem out and twist the stem backwards themselves. The order of the clock is to run clockwise (Left to right) not (right to left). So, if you want the hands to go right to left the individual must do the turning himself or herself. That’s the way it is with homosexuals, they decide which way they travel, clockwise, or counter clockwise. Clockwise here is creative order, counter clockwise is out of creative order (Satan’s way) You see, God cannot make a mistake, He is God, how can He make a mistake like this, making a woman a man and making a man a woman. God cannot make a mistake as this.

Whenever a man or woman desires to become the opposite sex he or she is saying to God and the world that God made a mistake with me, so, now I am going to do what God did not do, He made a mistake with me, and now I am going to fix things the way they should have been in the first place. Not only do they say God made a mistake but He also lied. Satan and all of his emps know that God cannot make a mistake, nor can He lie, so, what Satan does is intice and persuade young females and males who are very weak by nature. We are not all born with the same strength, and Satan knows that, so, he preys on the weak to become outsiders of the DIVINE ORDER OF GOD. Do you know what it means to be out of divine order? It is like being from America (home), and finding yourself in China, broke, hungry and out

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of doors, and cannot get back home (America). Listen to what God says: “ and even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind to do those things which are not convenient” (Roman 1:28). That term reprobate means that sense you think you are right in doing what you are doing I am going to make sure that you keep doing what you are doing, and you will not be able to think any other way, because I am going to turn you over to a reprobate mind.

When God turns you over to a reprobate mind you are in real trouble. That means HELL. It would be good for all of us to read Romans 1:24-28.

In God’s creative mind God blessed man and woman to be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth (Genesis 1:28). Can two women do that? Can two men do that? No! And that’s why they are turned over to a reprobate mind.

God has always had divine order.

Now, WHERE IS THE CHURCH? Based upon what is going in this country of ours today where some states are legalizing same sex marriages. The church is not saying anything, ye or ne about this ungodly matter. Where are we? Do we stand on God’s word or not?

Our state and national conventions are standing idol on this subject. To be silent on this ungodly subject is an indictment against us as Christians, and as God’s Churches around the world. Why are the church communities so closed mouths about this thing of Gay marriage? Why can’t we go to the legislature and protest this abomination against God? In part 2 we will discuss the reason why we are not taking a position against this issue.

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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Hip-Hop Defined: Hip-hop is a form of popular music that's comprised mainly of emceeing and deejaying. The other two components that complete the four elements of hip-hop are graffiti and breakdancing. As hip-hop evolves into big business, the four elements (emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, and breakdancing) are constantly being merged with others like clothing trends, slang, and general mindset.

Rap vs. Hip-Hop: Rap is a form of music that stemmed from hip-hop culture. Hip hop is a lifestyle with its own lingo, dress code, etc. In the words of KRS-One, "hip-hop is something you live, rap is something you do."

Hip-hop is believed to have originated in the Bronx by a Jamaican DJ named Kool Herc. Herc's style of deejaying involved reciting rhymes over instrumentals. At house parties, Herc would rap with the microphone, using a myriad of in-house references. Duplicates of Herc's house parties soon drifted through Brooklyn, Manhattan. Herc and other block party DJs helped spread the message of hip-hop around town and spawned tons of followers.

Humble Beginnings: Some of the earliest rap songs ever recorded includes "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" by Fatback Band and "Rapper’s Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. The latter reached the #36 spot on the Billboard charts (a huge feat by 1970's standards), thus demonstrating hip-hop's ability to draw commercial appeal.

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Hip-Hop Started in the Bronx: A product of cross-cultural integration, rap is deeply rooted within ancient African culture and oral tradition.

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Graduation Is A Wonderful Thing Twelve Years of Labor to Reward

By Jordan Blair What does graduation mean? According to Webster, it’s the “award or acceptance of an academic degree or diploma.”

After 12 or more years of getting up and going to school, studying, working, toiling, and preparing each day for the next; after seeking help when needed from family members, relatives, and friends; after participating in extracurricular activities such as the band, drill team, choir and sports, graduation day has finally arrived. Not only is this a special time for the graduates, but it’s special for parents and other family members as well. While some families may be experiencing the joy of presenting their first graduate, other families will become empty nesters.

But whatever the case may be, it’s a proud moment to be enjoyed by all family members.

On that note, I would like to redefine graduation.

Graduation is a culmination of hard work, not only by the student but by the parents, the many surrogate parents, principals, teachers, preachers, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, grandparents and friends who constantly give help and encouragement, often reminding the students to stay in school and reiterating how important it is to get an education – and to further their education.

Many of us can remember crossing that same bridge and at the fork in the road, trying to decide whether to go right or left. Whether you believe this or not, it does take

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a village or community to raise our children - the village may be smaller, but believe me, it still exists.

There used to be a time when not only immediate family members could attend a graduation but extended family members could attend as well. Because there are no facilities in the Metroplex that will accommodate a large crowd, schools are forced to distribute a certain (small) amount of tickets to students, which only allows a select group of people from each family to attend graduations.

But nevertheless, graduation is a wonderful thing and

we should encourage our graduates to take it to the next level. It is said that the more education you have the more your earning capacity increases.

Graduates, we are proud of you but more importantly, be proud of yourselves and your achievements. In the words of Lelious Johnson at a graduation address, his message was “Don’t Park Right Here.” As you move forward in your endeavors, there is much for you to achieve. It’s never full at the top.

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Debra's Monthly Words of Wisdom: MODESTY Be careful about what you say and do. Respect privacy and the privacy of others. Use good manners so you don't offend other people. Have a sense of propriety. Self-possession: know who you are. Have self control. Be considerate of other people's feelings. There is a right time for everything we do and say. Modesty in Action: Talk about the differences between prying and expessing concern. Establish a family standard for dress, language and personal space. Knock before entering. Keep family matters private. Recognize gossip as invasion of privacy.

"We Are Our Sister's Keeper"

By Debra Blair Abron The "Exiting” Ervay Cedar Baptist Church, where Rev. Tommy L. Brown, is the Sr. Pastor held it's 2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast under the leadership of First Lady Nell Brown May 23, in the fellowship hall. Guest speaker was none other than little ole me, our theme was "We are our sister's keeper", and these sisters are on fire! The church is a family of believers working together to exalt the Savior through worship, evangelize sinners through witnessing, equip saints through discipleship and validate society through ministry, they pray, praise, and proclamation the Word of God. When I walked through the doors of the Church I felt the Spirit of the Lord, everyone was so warm I felt as if I knew every face I saw. The sister's were working in harmony, it was actually a real prayer breakfast we prayed for the sick, the government, the young women prayed for their fellow teens in the world, they prayed for everybody, we sang, we dance all in the Spirit of God. The work at this church is feverish. These sister's are their sister's keeper. First Lady Nell Brown has always been pregnant with the idea "Sisters Strengthening Sisters", and she has birthed this project two years ago. You can go online and visit www.sisters-sisters.com, and see where you can become part of this world-

wide organization and support it, go in and signed the guest book.

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In attendance Rev. T. L. Brown, Minister of music Brent Fitzgerald Polk, Head table Mistress of ceremony Sister Emma McDonald, Welcome, Sister TaShonda Jenkins, Introduction of speaker Sister Barbara Williams, and presentation Sister Patty Kemp, also in attendance and gave some words of wisdom to us all Dr. William Blair, Jr., founder and Sr. Publisher of Elite News.

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Our Sunday school lesson titled, "Equipped for neew life" Ephesians 6: 10-18, the lesson high points were, "The meaqning of putting on the whole armor of God, the armor of God is our only real protection and hoee to use your armor for spirtual warfare." Missionary Wordie Watson was our 5th Sunday speaker,her message was Rev. Johnny King titled, "In The Place of Compassion with a change of mentatality." Luke 7: 11-17.

The Shepherd Support Ministery and the church is preparing for our Shepherd 15th anniversary annual day on June 28, 2009, Rev.. C. W. Pruitt and the Mt Pisgah Baptist Church from Ladonia, Texas will be our guest.

Continued from Page 3 Hip-Hop As a Melting Pot: Hip-hop as a musical melting pot is still evolving. It has become more eclectic, borrowing from soul, jazz and live instrumentations with the likes of De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and most recently Kanye West championing the ‘soulful rap’ movement.

Back in hip-hop's heyday of the '80s and early '90s, some of the most popular groups were also some of the most vibrant. They seemed to be working together to speak about the black experience and create the melting pot that made hip-hop so refreshing and vital.

In the late '80s, there was such a diversity (in hip-hop)," says Kevin Powell, former Vibe magazine senior writer and editor of "Who Shot Ya? Three Decades of Hip-Hop Photography."

"If you were a young black male growing up then, you could aspire to be Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, Too Short, or Doug E. Fresh. You had choices. That doesn't exist any more."

So what happened? How did rap devolve from its glorious past to what even some founders suggest is its least innovative period?

One of the reasons for the nihilistic themes that dominate today's rap music can be traced directly to the rise of the crack epidemic in urban communities.

Another reason for the shift in hip-hop is that the consumers have changed, when black

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sales were a large portion of rap sales, who were the big (rap) groups? Whodini ("One Love"), Run-DMC, Slick Rick. It wasn't the stuff that we hear now. The rap records that are sold (now) are usually sold in chains in the suburbs. They're sold to white kids in the suburbs that are looking for something more rebellious; they're not trying to hear any love songs!"

Despite these problems with the music, there are some rappers, who are bucking the trend and are being courageous enough to talk about more diverse themes. When you look at the state that (rap) is in, it's very corporate and that's what takes away a lot of the purity of it.

But I think it's starting to change as people such as myself are getting more exposure (and) balancing out some of the other hip-hop that lacks the love for the art and the effort of innovation."

I believe that there are many innovative hip-hop artists out there that just need an opportunity to be heard. "We have to understand that the best stuff is going to be in the underground. There are people doing independent records right now that are putting out good music, (but) not getting exposure. So the question again is “IS HIP HOP DEAD”? (http://rap.about.com/od/rootsofraphiphop/p/RootsOfRap.htm ); (Davey D’s Hip Hop Corner Hip Hop Commentary – Walter Dawkins)

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One-minute Sermon He Loves.

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The Facts About Friendships Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone with whom you enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect Henry Nelson for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our advocates when you find yourself in need. The kind of friends that are worth their weight in gold. Solomon once wrote, "A brother is born for times of adversity, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother - that is God our closest companion." Amen Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I have called you friend for everything I have learned from my Father I have made known to you." Christ’s friendship gives us everlasting love, direction and revelation of His will for our life.

Friendships are enhanced when you share mutual goals, values and power. Jesus knew that the best kinds of friendships would come from an intimate relationship with Him. Nothing comes close to the satisfaction we get when we are in close communication with the Lord Jesus.

Friendship is enhanced when you share mutual activities that contribute to the qualitative and quantitative expansion of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. This might be best illustrated by a triangle. When two people want to get closer to one another they must first draw closer to the Jesus at the apex of the triangle. As they draw closer to the Lord in obedience, love and trust, they will find themselves drawing closer to one another. Too many people falsely assume that they can form friendships without making Christ the center of all relationships.

Without Jesus at the center of every friendship it will eventually fail or cause us to put people above our devotion to God. Friendship is a way that we can show our love for one another as we are commanded to do. True friendship evidences the qualities of patience, kindness, gentleness and faithfulness without seeking its own interests. Love makes friendships grow by adding enrichment to every relationship. Love is not anxious to impress nor does it cherish inflated ideas of its own importance. It knows no limit to endurance because it bears all things, believes the best in every person, hopes for the best in every difficult situation and endures all kinds of disappointments. Without an agape love, friendships are mercurial, fleeting and fair weathered in nature.

A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world goes out. Friendship also provides the relationships that bring about 90% of the people into the family of God. Consistently, statistics tell us

that about 90% of the people who become Christians do so through a friend or a family member. Friendship evangelism provides a warm relationship where people are able to feel the affection of a loving Christian before they are presented with the hard truths of the gospel.

Few people seem to be willing to extend friendships to people before they lay the truths of the gospel on the people around them. May the Lord help us to be kind to all, friendly, and willing to serve those around us by extending a helping hand. The Lord befriended many as a way of demonstrating the love that gives even when others misunderstand, ignore or criticize the giver.

Friendships are so valuable because through them we receive encouragement, consolation of love, fellowship and affirmation. Consider the great contribution that the friendship of Jonathan and David provided for men in their times of need.

Without friends it is often difficult to overcome the hardships of life. We all need support, affirmation and interaction with people who care for us. If you want a friend, you must show yourself to be a friend, wrote Solomon.

I heard a story which is an example of friendship which remains with me as vividly as the moment I first heard of it as a boy. In his first seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play Major League baseball, faced venom nearly everywhere he traveled--fastballs at his head, spikings on the bases, brutal epithets from the opposing dugouts and from the crowds. During one game in Boston, the taunts and racial slurs seemed to reach a peak.

In the midst of this, another Dodger, a Southern white named Pee Wee Reese, called timeout. He walked from his position at shortstop toward Robinson at second base, put his arm around Robinson’s shoulder, and stood there with him for what seemed like a long time.

The gesture spoke more eloquently than the words: This man is my friend.

Ephesians 4:15 says, “Allow the Lord to use friends to help you grow in all aspects in Christ as they speak the truth in love.” Amen!

Choose your friends carefully or you will become like those who have settled for medioc-

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rity, faulty assumptions or standards that are less than Biblical ideas. In a survey of more than 40,000 Americans said these qualities were most valued in a friend: 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth and affection.

Friendships bring the benefit of allowing us to disciple people who need to learn more of Christ’s will for their life. Paul discipled Timothy in the context of a friendly relationship. He wrote in 2nd Timothy 2:2, "The things you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." Amen!

Friendships should be on different levels. There are some friendships that will be on a mere acquaintance level, some will involve the sharing of facts, others will allow us to share more of our emotions and inner most feelings, other will be more engaging as we involve ourselves in sharing responsibilities and then finally there will be some rare friendships where we are able to be completely transparent, open and honest with a few close friends. Ask the Lord to help you be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding so you can know what level of friendship to have with each person you meet.

My opinion of people depends less upon what I see in them than upon what they make me see in themselves. Now you some facts on friendship.

Amen!

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GREGG A. SMITH’S “BACKYARD SPOTLIGHT” Joe Kubek

Joe Kubek was born 30 November 1956, Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA. Having grown up in Irving, Texas, Kubek was playing in Dallas clubs at the age of 14. Three years later, he took a deeper interest in blues, prompted by Eric Clapton and Peter Green, and formed his first band. Shortly afterwards, he played

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rhythm guitar behind Freddie King until King's death in December 1976. After a short spell with Robert Whitfield's Last Combo, he joined Al Braggs' band and also recorded with Charlie Robinson, Big Ray Anderson and Ernie Johnson, and on Little Joe Blue's album, It's My Turn Now. In 1989, Kubek teamed up with singer/guitarist Bnois King, from Monroe, Louisiana, whose soul-tinged vocals and jazz-orientated style contrasted well with Kubek's more strident finger and slide techniques. The Axe Man is an album of cover versions recorded before their debut for the Bullseye Blues label, Steppin' Out Texas Style. Subsequent releases have consolidated the duo's reputation as a solid, entertaining act.

Another young Texas axeman from the old school, Smokin' Joe Kubek issued his band's debut disc in 1991 on Bullseye Blues, Steppin' Out Texas Style.

Kubek was already playing his smokin' guitar on the Lone State chitlin circuit at age 14, supporting such musicians as Freddie King. Soon, he formed his own band and began playing a number of bars across Dallas. In the '80s, he met guitarist/vocalist Bnois King, a native of Monroe, LA, and the duo formed the first

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edition of the Smokin' Joe Kubek Band.

The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band began playing the rest of the Southwest in the late '80s. In 1991, they signed to Bullseye Blues, releasing their debut, Steppin' Out Texas Style, the same year.

Following its release, the band launched their first national tour. For the rest of the '90s, the Smokin' Joe Kubek Band toured the United States and toured frequently and issued records like 1993's Texas Cadillac, 1996's Got My Mind Back, and 2000's Bite Me. In 2003 Kubek and guitarist/vocalist Bnois King released Roadhouse Research on the Blind Pig label.

The duo's second release for Blind Pig, Show Me the Money, came out in 2004. A single-disc collection of some of the best tracks from the Bullseye Blues years, Served Up Texas Style, came out in 2005. A third album from Blind Pig Records, My Heart's in Texas, was released in 2006. Another joint effort with King, Blood Brothers, appeared in 2008.

Kubek, with his staggering arsenal of instruments, effects and technique, delivers a frenzied, flame-throwing guitar display that is tempered by the remarkable accompaniment of Bnois King's jazz influenced guitar. Kubek, coming from the blazing Texas blues/rock background, found in Bnois King's smooth jazz guitar stylings a finesse and fat chord sound that was a perfect complement to his technique.

The combination just clicked with a seamless mesh of styles. King lays down a bed of smooth supporting jazz chords on his hollow bodied Gibson that allows Kubek to take center stage and play with almost reckless abandon. Together this dynamic duo has recorded 7 albums for Bullseye Blues & Jazz Records, the newest being the 2000 "BITE ME." So buckle up and get ready for a one-two punch, thrill-a-minute ride of highoctane Texas blues.

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board with our relationship.

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Eph.6:10-18 was our lesson in church school.

This lesson reminded us that the Christian life is warfare and we must dress for the fight. We are to put on the “Whole” Armor of God not just selected pieces.

Some would rather not Eld. Lloyd carry a shield, but if you T. Morgan are going to deflect the darts of Satan that we need the shield of faith. Some may think that the breast plate of righteousness is not fashionable now days, but if the enemy strikes our vital parts it over. So I would advise all that name the name of Jesus to put on this armor every morning through prayer and meditation. Remember that we are not fighting against flesh and blood but against “spiritual” wickedness in high places. We are called to fight a battle that is already won through Christ our

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Lord. Our Sunday message was delivered

by Pastor L.T.Morgan entitled “The beauty of loving one another” 1Peter3:8; Ps 133:1.This love is made evident by a unity of mind. There is a difference between unity and uniformity; unity means having cooperation in the midst of diversity. Some may think that if you are not like me something is wrong with you.

But the members of the body of Christ are called on to work together in unity, even though they are all different. As believers we may differ on how things should be done, but we must agree on what is to be done and why. It is then that we can say with the psalmist “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”

Sunday we will be the guest of Galilee Missionary Baptist church where Rev.L.R. Davis is pastor; they will be celebrating their 62nd church Anniversary.

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Roosevelt Class of 1980 30 Year Reunion Planning Underway: The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Class of 1980 is planning its 30 Year Class Reunion. The planning committee meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School Academy. For more information, call (214) 923-0292 or send an email to velt1980@gmail.com. You can also visit www.velt80.webs.com.

June 6 — Boys to Men: Walking with a Swagger. Dallas City Hall, Council Chambers, 1500 Marilla, 6th Floor; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; All males ages 13 - 18 invited; Continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 214670-0781.

Turning Point will host the 19th Annual Extravaganza, ‘Celebration of Choices’, Friday, June 5, begins the weekend with a Billiards Tournament and a Skeet Shoot Tournament throughout the Dallas area. Preregistration is required for these Tournaments.

The main event Extravaganza kicks off Saturday at Bachman Lake Recreation Center, 2750 Bachman Drive, with activities for everyone. For information on the Events or for Donation and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Michael ?ShortyÇ Powers at 972-524-4231 or shorty@turningpointnation.org or visit our website at www.turningpointnation.org Dallas Black Dance Academy is now enrolling for its Academy Summer Workshop. Classes for Boys & Girls ages 4-10 in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap & African Dance (no experience needed) Classes for Teens & Adult in Yoga, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, & Hip Hop (beginner & intermediate) Workshop Dates: June 6 through July 15, 2007 (each Saturday from 9-12) Location: 2700 Flora St., in Downtown Dallas. For details, please contact us at 214-871-2387.

The Sweet Summer Jazz Experience starring Warren Hill with special guest Pieces of a Dream; hosted by Carmeneon Smith; June

6th at The Bishop Arts Theater Center.

Showtimes 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. Call 214-9480716 or purchase tickets online at www.tecotheater.org The Leading Ladies of Dallas Presents A Prayer Brunch Titled The Power of Prayer; June 6, 2009 @ 8:15 AM; For Ticket Information Contact Office or one of the Speakers (20.00 per person), 3906 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. # 110; Dallas, Texas 75237; 972-572-9088.

June 7 — St. John Missionary Baptist Church-Dallas Announces Its 133rd Church Anniversary: On Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. the guest speaker will be Rev. Herbert Stroman, Pastor of Christian Hope Baptist Church of Houston, TX and at 7:30 p.m., the celebration will culminate with Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church of Dallas as guest minister. At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009, a Fellowship Reception will be held in the Family Life Center at the church. The church is located at 2600 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216. For additional information, call 214375-4876 or visit us on the web at www.stjohndallas.org.

Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church presents their Annual Music Academy Recitial — Sunday, June 7th at 4 p.m. at Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church; 1050 E. Humbolt St.; Fort Worth, TX 76104. For more information, please call the church at 817-336-5326.

June 12 — S.B. Fuller Tribute; “An Award Banquet Celebration” presented by LAWSON PRODUCTS COMPANY; June 12, 2009; Dinner 7:00 p.m.; Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 5151 Mark Trail Way; Dallas, Texas 75232; Black Tie Affair; Tickets: $25.00.

June 13 — 3rd Annual Do The Write Thing Workshop; Saturday, June 13, 2009; 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME Church; 14120 Noel Rd.; Dallas, Texas 75240; Registration $50.00; www.thewritethingworkshop.com

MAVS 2009 SUMMER HOOP CAMP SCHEDULE Hoop Camp locations are conveniently located throughout the Metroplex all summer long. The 2009 Summer Hoop Camp schedule is as follows: June 8-12: Collin County Community College I; July 13-17: Prestonwood Sports I; Keller Central Dallas Christian School July 20-24: Greenhill School; The Oakridge June 15-19: Rowlett Community Center; Collin School County Community College II July 27-31: The MAC; Prestonwood Sports ll June 22-26: Grapevine High School; McCowan August 3-7: UTD Middle School (DeSoto) August 10-14: CCCC lll June 29-July 3: Richland July 6-10: Fort Worth Country Day School Registration and additional information is available Fieldhouse USA online at mavs.com or by calling 214.747.MAVS.

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SPORTS Prairie View A&M Mourns The Loss of Legendary Band Director George “Prof” Edwards PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas--(May 29, 2009)--TODAY, Prairie View A&M University mourns the death of Professor and Director of Bands George Edwards. He directed PVAMU’s world renowned Marching Storm Band for 30 years, before his death on May 28.

“On behalf of the entire PVAMU community, we offer our deepest condolences to the entire Edwards family. For three decades we were fortunate to have George contribute to our community and nurture the talent of our student performers,” states PVAMU President George C. Wright.

Affectionately known around campus as “Prof Edwards”, Edwards first arrived at Prairie View A&M in 1978. Under his tenure, the university’s Marching Storm Band entertained audiences around the U.S. and the world and developed a reputation for its unique sound. Prairie View A&M’s band, once known as the “Funky 50,” was renamed under Edwards’ leadership and vision in 1984. Today, the Marching Storm is now considered among the most dynamic and skilled bands in the world for its unparalleled musical artistry, and electrify-

George Ewards directs PVAMU Band

ing and adventurous drum line which is

showcased during each performance. Many music scholars attribute the growing popularity of drum line techniques to Edwards and Prairie View A&M. A highlight in his distinguished career, Edwards directed the Marching Storm Band’s inaugural performance in the 120th Tournament of Roses Association Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calfi. on New Year’s Day 2009. Prairie View A&M’s band was the first band to perform in the Rose Parade pilot program to include bands from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the parade each year.

A tribute to his success and unique skill, Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Chancellor Michael McKinney invited Edwards, the Marching Storm Band and the Black Foxes auxiliary dance troupe, under the direction of Margaret Sherrod, to perform at Kyle Field during a Texas A&M University game— a first in the history of the TAMUS. Under Edward’s tenure, the Marching Storm also performed in President George W. Bush’s Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. in 2001 and was a fea-

tured performer in the 2004 Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game. In 2006, he led the band to perform in the ESSENCE Music Festival in Houston.

For three consecutive years, the Prairie View A&M University’s Marching Storm Band performed in the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, which later allowed Edwards and the band to be featured in “Stompin’ at the Dome” a DVD band documentary, which featured PVAMU. The world was introduced to Edwards’ skill and the PVAMU Marching Storm during a feature in the British documentary “Marching All Together,” which aired on the BBC Network. In 2007, Edwards’ compassion and fierce dedication was captured by the New York Times’ in a video and article which covered the Band leading up to the annual Labor Day Classic football game between Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University.

Prairie View A&M University has numerous on-campus resources available to assist students, faculty and staff during this time of mourning. The PVAMU Health & Counseling

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Family, Community Mourn Loss of Sports Legend Local Family and Friends were recently shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of local sports legend, Jimmy Tubbs. Tubbs, former award winning Kimball High School, Southern Methodist University and the University of Oklahoma basketball programs, succumbed to illness on Saturday morning, May 9, 2009. Tubbs was taken to Charleton Methodist Hospital by his longtime companion, Mari Hamilton, after complaining of difficulty breathing.

He passed away on Saturday Morning May 10, 2009.

After presumably news leaked from the hospital of tubs death, Ms. Hamilton returned to the couple’s home of 18 years only to discover that it had been burglarized.

Although there are three persons of interest, no arrests have been made at the present time.

June 5, 2009

It’s Official – Class of 1979’s

30th Reunion Including Teachers, Principals and Administrators Business Management – Class of 79 — Saturday, June 27, 2009 Dinner/Dance 70’s Throwback Attire

Jimmy Tubbs

Tubbs leaves to mourn his loss, Ms. Hamilton, son Andrew, brothers Donald, Mack and Jerry and a host of relatives and friends.

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WAHEED’S PICS PAST & PRESENT ON THE SCENE WITH THE ELITE NEWS Pastor Vincent E. Davis Special Sermon “Stay In The Boat”

By Jordan Blair Dallas, Tx. – May 31, 2009 at 7pm at the Exciting Greater New St. John Church Pastor Vincent E. Davis delivered a power packed and very animated sermon (message) on why you should stay in the boat.

Pastor Davis is one of Dallas most gifted and anointed pastors. God has truly preserved this preacher. Jokingly he brags about being part of the generation that’s from “OLD SCHOOLVILLE”. Pastor Davis delivers the word of God with freshness for the present; his preaching style takes you back to a time when you did not need a dictionary to understand what was being preached. The young, as well as the old will testify to the fact they have no problem recalling what his sermons are about from week to week.

In this message he was simply trying to find out who is willing to stay in the boat and follow Jesus. Matthew 8: 23-26 states, “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was

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was a great calm. “In a conclusion what would you do? Would you have faith in the Lord and stay in the boat or would you allow self and little faith to cause you to sink? Threw illustration Pastor Vincent gave several different ways on how and why you should stay in the boat. He wants everybody to first and foremost understand just how important it is to trust God and Stay in the Boat.

“Pastor Davis has an old style message with a new style delivery. He set the atmosphere by singing a few songs of praise Pastor Davis stands with ministers in the pulpit.

“His Grace” and “I want Jesus to walk with me”. Pastor Davis has being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, say- been known to be a different type of person. ing, “Save, Us Lord; we are perishing.” And He has been know to be a very peculiar perhe said to them, “Why are you afraid, O son, he’s on the Lords side”, says his Emcee men of little faith?” Then he rose and Rev. S.B. Jackson.

The guest in attendance at the program rebuked the winds and the sea; and there

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were, Jordan Blair, Elite News Publisher, Dr. Karen Hollie, Bishop McGriff, The Church of the Living God, Assistant Pastor Rev. Fred Evans, First Pentecostal Baptist Church who was in charge of the pulpit, Assistant Pastor Dr. Daryl Broughton, First Generation Baptist Church was in charge of the scripture for the evening, Assistant Pastor Rev. Fred Evans, First Pentecostal Baptist Church offered prayer. Sister Ester Evans of KNON Radio was Mistress of Ceremonies. The Welcome was done by Sis. Mary Hatcher, an instructor for Vincent’s School of Music and youth director for Hope of Glory, Dallas Fellowship Male Chorus and The Resurrection Church had done A selections, Elder George Jones, Assistant Pastor for Greater News St. John Church done the Occasion.

Beginning this fall of 2009, Pastor Davis will be taking all of his “Live Sermons” to the world by way of the World Wide Web at www.vincentsschoolofmusic. For further instructions and details.

June 5, 2009

UNCF Receives $26,715 From Kroger Campaign to Fund Scholarships for Local Students

Three-month long donation campaign benefits Dallas-area collegiates

Pictured L to R: Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College; Rebecca King, Kroger consumer affairs manager; Diane Stephenson, UNCF area development director; Leigh Honeycutt, Kroger district manager; and Kevin Cole, Kroger store manager.

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mourning. The PVAMU Health & Counseling Services Center is located in the OwensFranklin Health Center and can be reached at (936) 261-1403. There are also spiritual

Prairie View A&M Drum Majors and Black Foxes 2007

and religious centers that may be of assistance. Please contact the Dean of the Chapel at (936) 261-3590 for more information.

Funeral services are being determined and will be announced when available.

June 5, 2009

About Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University was founded in 1876 and is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in Texas. With an established reputation for producing engineers, business leaders, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees in 42 academic majors, 46 master’s degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and schools. The university recently named its College of Engineering for PVAMU alumnus Roy G. Perry and the University’s marching band, The Marching Storm, was featured as the lead band in the 2009 Rose Parade. A member of The Texas A&M University System, the university is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service. During the university’s 132-year history, more than 50,000 academic degrees have been awarded. For more information regarding PVAMU, visit www.pvamu.edu.

Earlier this year, Kroger announced UNCF–the United Negro College Fund–the nation’s largest and most effective minority education assistance organization, would be the beneficiary of its instore coin canister donation program for a three-month period in all of its Texas stores. During this time, customers donated nearly $27,000 in spare change

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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

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Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church

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

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Terry White Pastor/Teacher

Riverside Baptist Church

Dr. David Wilson

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Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

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Living Testimony Baptist Church

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

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

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9:30 am Sunday School

214-376-9774

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

Dallas, Texas 75216 8:00 & 10:00 am Worship

2920 Fordham Rd.

Primitive Baptist Church

3132 Lagow

9:30 am Sunday School

Community 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

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 Fellowship C.O.G.I.C.

“Where Unconditional Love is Expressed”

Pastor W.J. Atkins

www.dfwelitenews.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

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church

Rev. B.L. Horn

Dr. William McNealy

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

June 5, 2009

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

Greater New Zion Baptist Church

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

New Leaf Missionary 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

Rev. Joe Patterson

True Gospel Ministries

Rev. R. O. Moffett

Crest View Ministry of “Hope”

Restoring lives and giving hope to the “hopeless”

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

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

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

Apostle Lobias Murray

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

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

New Restoration Church

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

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

Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor

www.dfwelitenews.com

Myrtis Robinson, Pastor

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

3317 Morris Street Dallas, Texas 75212 214.638.0918 Pastor Michael and Sherry Perkins

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

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

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

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

4325 W. Ledbetter Drive Dallas, Texas 75223 Church: (214) 337-1713 Sunday School … 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship … 10:30 a.m.

Baptist Training Union …. 6:15 p.m.

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Bibleway Church of God in Christ

September 14, 2008 @ 3:00 PM

Services

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

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.

Rev. Wendell Blair, Sr.

Come worship with us, A minstry of caring

June 5, 2009

Rev. R. E. Price

St. Phillips 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.

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

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

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

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Dr. C. B. T. Smith Pastor Emeritus

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

Rev. Denny D. Davis, Pastor

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Ewing Avenue Baptist Church

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.

Greater Progressive Baptist Church

Pastor E.L. Carroll Sr.

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

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

Church Of The Living God

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

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

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

Rev. J. J. Raven

2600 S. MARSALIS

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

Rev. Bertrain Bailey

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Church Phone: 214-339-9554 Fax: 214-337-7626

Rev. Lee Craig

New Unity Baptist Church

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

1711 Reynoldston Lane Dallas, Texas 75232

Rev. Shank Robinson

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

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

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

Dr. Aaron Phillips

Bishop Harold Edwards

Rev. Paul E. Walker

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

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

Chapel Crest 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

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”

“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. Lelious Johnson, Pastor

Office: 214-375-0062

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

e-mail: revscj@swbell.net

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

Rev. Steven C. Jones

Rev. Cecil Proctor

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church 7905 Hume

Rev. Rickye L. Scott

Dallas, Texas 75227

Church: 214-275-4989

Mount Tabor Baptist Church

Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

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

Third Avenue Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. S.C. Nash, Pastor

“The Church With the 20/20 Vision”

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

Calvary-Philadelphia Missionary 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

Totally Committed Progressive

4703 Sunnyvale Dallas, Texas 75216 Church Phone: 214-371-3581

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

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

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

Rev. Chris J. Evans

Greater Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

Ch: 214-371-7026

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

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

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Service: 7: 30 p.m.

Transportation Available!!

“Church of Love” 4807 BurnsideDallas, Texas 75216

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

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

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

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

Metropolitan Baptist Church

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

Rev. J.H. Moore, Jr., Pastor

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

Rev. Michael D. Pryor

PASTOR AND FIRST LADY MCCULLOUGH

June 5, 2009

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

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 8015 Blossom Lane Dallas, Texas 75227 214-388-1200

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

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.

Celestial Haven Baptist Church

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. Curtis Wallace

June 5, 2009

Rev. A. D. Smith

R. L. Washington

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

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

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

Friendship West Baptist Church

Rev. Daryl Carter, Pastor

Little Friendship Baptist Church

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

Lords Missionary Baptist Church

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

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. Johnnie R. Bradley

Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

5144 Dolphin Rd. • Dallas, Texas 75223

2415 Ann Arbor Dallas, Texas 214-374-3639 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

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

Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church

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

Ervay Cedar Missionary Baptist Church

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

Ideal Pentecostal

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

Bon Air 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 Mon.-Christian Education...7:00 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting ....7:30 P.M.

Bishop Ray Campbell

Rev. Johnny A. McGee, Pastor

Rev. J. E. Mitchell

Greater Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church

Greater Emanuel Baptist Church

New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday School....9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M.

2335 56th Street Dallas, Texas 75241

Rev. Carlton Garrett

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard Sr., Pastor

www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Bryan Carter

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

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. Burley Hudson

Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend

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New Birth Baptist Church

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

Rev. George Pryor

Beginners Baptist Church

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

Rev. K.D. Pace

Rev. John Morris, Jr.

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

C.C. Robertson

Faithful Missionary Baptist Church

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

Little Flock Baptist Church

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.

Joshua Chapel AME Church

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

E-mail: Pastor_Sbaker@sbcglobal.net jcame@ sbcglobal.net

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Greater New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Progressive Baptist Church

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”

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.

New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey

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.

Lancaster Full Gospel Holy Temple Church

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

Rev. Ronald D. Richardson, Pastor

Rev. Louis E. Laurent

Rev. Samual Baker, Pastor

Open Door Church of God In Christ

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. 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

Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Rev. Kedrion Bailey

1403 Morrell

214-946-4522

Rev. C.C. Boyce

9:15 am Sunday School 7:45 am Early Worship

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

Zion Temple Church of God in Christ

Dr. Timothy J. Brown, Pastor

4204 Frank Street Dallas, Texas 75210 Ph: (214) 426-5231

Elder Glenn Tatum, Sr. Pastor

Egypt Chapel Baptist Church

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

TheChurch where everybody is somebody and the Lord is magnified

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.

Dallas, Texas 75203

3702 Toronto Dallas, Texas 214-920-2473

“Come Worship With Us”

Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Lee W. Turner, Pastor

Dallas Christian Hope Baptist Church

Community West Baptist Church

Rev. N. C. Sargent

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”

Rev. Tommy C. McGee Senior Pastor

www.dfwelitenews.com

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

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

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

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

June 5, 2009

Blues queen Koko Taylor dies at 80 Koko Taylor, a sharecropper's daughter whose regal bearing and powerful voice earned her the sobriquet "Queen of the Blues," has died after complications from surgery. She was 80. Taylor died Wednesday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital about two weeks after having surgery for a gastrointestinal bleed, said Marc Lipkin, director of publicity for her record label, Alligator Records, which made the announcement.

"The passion that she brought and the fire and the growl in her voice when she sang was the truth," blues singer and musician Ronnie Baker Brooks said Wednesday. "The music will live on, but it's much better because of Koko. It's a huge loss."

In the course of her career, Taylor was nominated seven times for Grammy awards and won in 1984.

Taylor last performed on May 7 in Memphis, Tenn., at the Blues Music Awards. In most years, she performed at least 100 concerts a year.

"Blues is my life," Taylor once said.

"It's a true feeling that comes from the heart, not something that just comes out of my mouth. Blues is what I love, and blues is what I always do."

Survivors include her daughter; husband Hays Harris; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced, the label said.

Roberta Harper Harper, Roberta Funeral Service 11:00AM, Fri. 6/5/09 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church 3620 Reed Lane, Family Hour 7-8PM, Thurs.

6/4/09 at Black and Clark Funeral Chapel 2517 E. Illinois Ave, Dallas, Tx (214) 376-8297

Timothy Scott Brewer B r e w e r, Timothy Scott " Swa n n " "Tim" 45. of Dallas, Texas, p a s s e d 5/29/2009.

Wake 8-9 pm today @ Lomax. Service 11:00 AM, Friday @ South Dallas B.C.-2202 Hatcher St., Dallas, Tx. 75215. Interment: DFW National Cemetery Edward " Flea" Martin M a r t i n , Edward " Flea" 66, passed 5-3109. Visitation Friday 127pm in the c h a p e l .

Funeral Sat. 11am at New Independent M.B.C. 3236 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX

Gloria Offord Offord, Gloria 53. Survived by children, Domonique (Cecil, Sr.), Shaniqua ( Te va r ) , Aquanzia (John) and

Gary, Sr. (Tamora), 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 2 siblings. Wake- Thursday, June 4 from 8:30-9:30 pm at Golden Gate4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy.

Funeral- Friday, June 5 at 11 am at Munger Ave. B.C.- 3919 Mungar Ave. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

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35 South @ Ann Arbor

214-941-7332 OUR SERVICES • 24 hour availability of staff • Full Service Florist Shop • In Loving Memroy Fans • In Loving Memory Memorial Wall • Memorial Still Picture DVD • Headstones and Benches for all cemetaries • Horse & Carriage Services • Customize Caskets with engraving and embroidery • Personalize casket Panels with photos • Personalize Programs, Stationary and Bookmarkers •Cremations - Direct Cremation, and Cremation with Complete Funeral Services • Service to Families of all Religious Beliefs with a wide selection of Diversified Services • Nationwide Funeral Services conducted by our staff.

• In State, Out of State and International Shipping • Full Time Staff of pre-need counselors for free consultation on pre-planning questions • Assistance with veteran’s benefits, social security benefits and the filing of insurance claims • Assistance in selection of cemetary plots at any cemetary • Grief Resource information and support

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