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What Made These Wise Men So Wise?

Matthew 2:1-2:12 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Henry Nelson Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” ”When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:” “ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’ ”Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a care-

ful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” ”After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”

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he day after Thanksgiving Day, is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. From all the reports I have seen, the malls were full of shoppers.

You know what that means do not you?

American men are once more under incredible stress.

In a recent article, British psychologist David Lewis reports that shopping is hazardous to men’s health. He tested volunteers 22-79 years old by sending them out Christmas shopping. He recorded blood pressure rates that “you would expect to see in a fighter pilot going into combat.”

were called “Magi.” As such they were devoted to the study of the stars, but more than that, we do not know. Where were they from? Some have suggested Arabia Babylon Persia; we do not know.

There is so much about these men that remain a mystery even to this day. All that we really know about these men is that they were called wise men. The question I would like to pose this morning is what makes these wise men so wise? And even more to the point, how can we be just as wise today?

They Were Wise In Their Decision To Search For Jesus. They recognized God at work in the world surrounding them. The wise men, these men of science and the stars were brought to a decision to seek out and find “the King of the Jews.” They did not have all the facts when they started, but they had enough to know they needed to search.

Not every man of science has been led to acknowledge God; many in pride have turned away from the Lord, but these men were brought to a conviction not only of God’s existence but of God’s active dealing in the affairs of men.

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According to this same test, only one in four women showed any significant signs of stress from shopping just one of many gender differences in America today.

The question has been posed: “What would have happened if there had been Three Wise Women instead of Three Wise Men?” The answer: They would have asked directions immediately upon commencing their trip, which would have allowed them to arrive on time; they would have helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought cute little outfits that baby Jesus could have worn on his trip home. Amen!

As it happened, they were wise men not wise women and while we think of these men as part of the Christmas story, they were not present on that first Christmas.

They did not arrive on the scene till well over a year later. Starting this today and going through the month of December I would like for us to consider a group of people, who while we think of them as being part of the Christmas story, never made it as witnesses to the event. This morning we will be looking at a group of men we know as the wise men.

How many were there? Most assume three gifts, but there may have been more.

We do not know. Who were they? They

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ell, in a couple of days, the world will leave the past year behind and celebrate another new year. As we reflect on the beginning of 2012, we can’t help but remember things that happened that will be a part of your memory and our history. Whether it was a birth of a child, the death of a loved one(gone but definitely not forgotten), news that got your attention, a kiss or gift from a loved one, or an event that happened in 2011 that you will always remember or cherish. I would like to take you back to a few things that I remember from 2011, as we look back in review of 2011.

An earthquake hit Japan on March 11, 2011, triggering a massive 23-foot tsunami.

The 9.0 magnitude offshore quake, the largest in Japan’s history, was followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Japanese officials say more than 3,300 people have died in the disaster.

The Royal Wedding of British: Royalty began when Prince William and his blushing bride Kate swapped vows April 29, 2011, Prince William of England married Catherine Middleton — and the world was invited to the wedding.

Casey Anthony Trial: A jury acquitted Casey Anthony of charges that she killed her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Occupy Wall Street Movement: took root in Zucotti Park before spreading across the country and around the globe — and then disappearing as cities cracked down on the protesters. Occupy Wall Street started as a single protest in downtown Manhattan and it exploded into a global movement.

Penn State Scandal: Assistant coach testifies to what he saw involving Sandusky and a young boy.

Gay Marriages: Daily news readers said “I do” to the decision, rating gay marriage as the second biggest local news event of the year.

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Conrad Murray Trial: Two years after Michael Jackson died, jurors convicted his personal physician of involuntary manslaughter. Weeks later, a judge sentenced Murray to four years in prison.

Iraq War ends after eight years, and thousands of U.S. casualties, the White House ordered virtually all troops out of Iraq.

John Edwards, the disgraced former Democratic presidential candidate, was indicted this summer and charged with six felonies in connection with an alleged coverup of his extra-marital affair during the 2008 election campaign. In October, a federal judge denied Edwards’ motions to dismiss the charges, saying the arguments by Edwards’ legal team were not sufficient.

Oprah Winfrey’s decision to pull the plug on “The Oprah Winfrey Show“ was a long time coming. Though the final episode made for a sad day for her gazillions of die-hard fans, it was hardly a shock. She’d been threatening to end the long-running No. 1 talk show for years, ever since she’d first mentioned plans to retire way back in 1997.

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s betrayal was far more traditional. In his first year back as a civilian, he returned to the scandal sheets when his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, filed for divorce after learning that he had fathered a child with their housekeeper while he was in office.

Herman Cain, a newcomer to the political world, didn’t even have a chance to become an elected official before years-old sexual harassment charges surfaced about the crowd of accusers.

The 2011 NBA lockout was the fourth lockout of the (NBA). The owners began the work stoppage at 12:01 am on July 1, 2011.

During the lockout, teams could not trade, sign or contact players, and players could not access NBA team facilities, trainers or staffs. On November 26, the players and owners reached a tentative deal, including a 66-game regular season, with games commencing on December 25. The lockout offi-

cially ended on December 8 when the (NBPA) and the team owners approved the new collective bargaining agreement, allowing training camps, trades and free agency to begin the next day.

William Blair Jr. Park was official during a dedication ceremony on September 17, 2011. The park was formally named “Rochester Park” until a group of visionary’s decided that there should be a park to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Blair, Sr., Publisher of the Elite News.

The Kimball High School boys basketball team and Coach Royce Snoop Johnson on Thursday, March 10, 2011, led the Kimball Knights to a State 4A Championship and South Dallas-based Elite News coordinated a parade and rally for the team.

The Dallas Mavericks won 1st NBA Championship in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, 105 to 95, giving them to the franchise’s first championship.

The Texas Rangers played in the 2011 World Series where the best of seven playoffs was played against the St. Louis Cardinals defeating the Rangers in seven games to win their 11th World Series championship.

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t a recent community event, an elder taught me the history behind “watch night services.” So much of what we do culturally as African Americans has a poignant historical significance. We must share the history of our enslavement, struggles, culture and traditions with our children, grandchildren and the larger community.

Maybe there wouldn’t be so many “lost” young black people, if we inculcated African American history, cuture and traditions into their marrow.

Despite centuries of revile and persecution, Jews have survived as a people, religion, culture, and nation, not just because they are God’s “chosen people,” but because every observation and celebration is a transmission of their history. I would daresay that African Americans know more about Jewish historiography and culture than about their people.

Like you, in 2011, I resolve to follow the lead of that community elder by sharing the facts behind Watch Night and other black traditions.

Reprinted below is an excerpt of an article originally written by Charyn D. Sutton for her Watch Night© presentations and published by The Positive Community in 2004. For more information, please contact Ms. Sutton at charynsutton@aol.com.

“Watch Night Services,” the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year’s Eve was a fairly standard Christian religious service. There’s a history of Watch Night in the Methodist tradition. However, New Year’s Eve services are particularly important in African-American congregations.

On December 31, 1862, also known as

“Freedom’s Eve,” Americans of African descent came together in churches, gathering places and private homes awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and according to Lincoln’s promise, all slaves in the Confederate States were legally free. People remained in churches and other gathering places, eagerly awaiting word that Emancipation had been declared. When the actual news of freedom was received later that day, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. But even before 1862 and the possibility of a Presidential Emancipation, African people had gathered on New Year’s Eve on plantations across the south. Many slave owners tallied up their business accounts on the first day of each new year.

Human property was sold along with land and furnishings to satisfy debts. Families and friends were separated. Often they never saw each other again in this earthly world. Thus coming together on December 31 might be the last time for enslaved and free Africans to be together with loved ones.

So, Black folks in North America have gathered annually on New Year’s Eve since the earliest days, praising God for bringing us safely through another year and praying for the future. Certainly, those traditional gatherings were made more poignant by the events of 1863 which brought freedom to the slaves and the Year of Jubilee. Many generations have passed since and most of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night. Yet our traditions and our faith still bring us together at the end of every year to celebrate once again “how we got over.” — Charyn D. Sutton © 2004.

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es, it is time for all Christians to stand Gene Turner up for the Laws of God. God created Adam & Eve, not Adam and Steve. Listen to what God says: “ So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him: Male and Female created he them (Gen. 1:27).

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth, and subdue it (Gen. 1:28). The first dispensation innocence was governed by the Edenic Covenant. Under this Covenant, Adam had six obligations (1) to replenish the earth with children; (2) to use nature for his physical needs including food and shelter; (3) to have dominion over animal life; (4) to eat fruit and vegetables; (5) to labor for his sustenance; (6) to obey God. Let us deal with the first obligation.

First of all God told him to replenish the earth.

Now, how is it possible for two men to replenish the Earth with children? The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do are abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deut. 22:5) That word abomination mean – detestable by God. In the Greek language, which comprises the New Testament, abomination could mean, looking at a dead dog that’s rotting with maggots in him.

Listen to God’s word again in Romans: “ Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lust of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the creator. For this cause, God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature ( Romans 1:26).

After reading these scriptures one should understand that God made the world to go in a certain cycle. He made woman for man, if you don’t believe that turn to (Genesis 2:18) And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone; I (God) will make him a

help meet for him. Helpmeet is not a degrading position for the woman. The verb form basically means to aid or supply that which the individual cannot provide for himself. The New Testament translation boethos is used in the sense of physician. It conveys the idea of aiding someone in need, such as the oppressed. A Godly woman meets this need of man. Meet comes from the Hebrew word meaning opposite.

God made this world to go in a certain direction, which means creative order, and anything that goes opposite of this creative order is outside of God, because God created everything within Himself. The Bible says that it is better to obey God than Man. It is against God’s’’ law, and His will for two ol rusty foot men to lay along side one another and say ““Baby I sho do love you” from a man and a woman relationship, or two women. It’s a slap in God’s face, because what they are saying is that God made a mistake when He made me, I should have been a man (woman) or, I should have been a woman (man).

We as Christian no matter what Denomination, all should come together and storm Washington with a lobby that has never been witnessed before, and stand up for God. We are too quiet on certain issues. We pay taxes, we vote, we have businesses, so we have a right to be heard, and we as Christians must stand up and be counted to let the world know that these Gay marriages are morally wrong and stands against everything the Fathers endorsed for the basics of this Country.

I read the article that James Ragland wrote in the Dallas Morning News, “ Marriages for Gays? I say yes.” He states that he had been trying to dodge that question.

Being from East Texas and Black I was floored, because I know those people carried their children to church. Going to church was not an option. I still can’t believe he is in agreeance with Gay marriages. He mentions tradition, a man and a woman marrying is no tradition, it is God’s will, and anybody who do not think that is God’s will has the mentality of an atheist. Gay marriages is not what God ordained, God ordained man and woman not the other way around.

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

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henever, I am challenged with what seems an insurmountable problem, I can easily become stressed – trying to resolve the issue myself; instead of going to God in prayer, and asking for His help Geraldine and guidance.

Davidson-Hooker I think – as humans our initial response to any difficult situation is to attempt to ‘work things out by ourselves’ – and yet we can save ourselves so much anguish by ‘giving it to God’ and asking Him what we need to do.

When things go awry, in my life, my tendency is to isolate myself or to busy myself doing anything and everything – rather than confront the very issue that is causing me to waste my time and energy, “hiding in busy-ness”.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 encourages us to: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (NKJV) That’s pretty hard to do – because when troubling times have come - the first thing I have tended to do through life, has been to ‘panic’not even stopping to think to thank God for an opportunity to grow in my faith – that is, before I learned how my God, who loves me, strengthens me, guides me, helps me – when I have given my concerns to Him – but of course I do have to ask for His help and how I should deal with the situation.

Invariably, a solution happens along that I would not or had not thought of – I’d been so wrapped up in worry! God pursues us each and every day – He wants what is best for us, and when times get tough we need Him more than ever – let’s not hide ourselves in busyness, let us make our first step to ask Him what we need to do, and then wait for His solution.

Prayer: Abba, when we are trying to resolve troubling issues in our lives, please remind us that You are ready and willing to help – but we have to ask You to! Keep us from draining our energy resources, by keeping busy and keeping you at bay. Amen

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As we already clearly indicated, sin is the greatest impediment to a victorious prayer life.

Pastor Clarence Of course, we all have Henderson sinned and come short of perfection; we all have transgressed God’s Law. It is so obvious that Satan never gives up his desire to win us away from God. And he can only do so if we let him. But the devil is a liar. Amen. When we enter our prayer closet we are energized with the power of God, if we pray with sincerity.

Thanks be to God, and we can “be strong in the Lord and the power of His might” and can overcome adversary.

have three adult children There are many ways to and a total of five grandhandle this situation and, I children, ages 8-16. My must say going on a cruise is children are all raising their certainly one of the best. kids to be responsible and Tough love is needed and respectable citizens. appropriate in this very The grandchildren all get serious matter. You could Dr. Karen Hollie excellent grades in school and establish the raising of your their conduct grades index finger as an indicator are excellent as well. I’ve always that you are feeling disrespected. And, enjoyed visits from all my children and at that point all conversation is to cease grandchildren. and all eyes should be on you for further Recently, however, I’ve noticed a dis- instructions. Your goal should be to turbing trend. All of my children have teach them how to model love, compasbegun to treat me with disrespect—not sion and respect for others. allowing me to finish a sentence, disregarding my opinions, talking down Dr. Hollie is a Pastor and practicing psyto me as if I am a naughty child. Though chotherapist in the city. For questions this annoys me; it’s not the real issue. If and comments, please write to askdrholthis continues, I just will refuse lie@aol.com. to be in their company. The issue is that An optimist stays up until midnight to see the my grandchildren are starting to show new year in. A pessimist stays up to make disrespect as well. sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan R-E-S-P-E-C-T

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We Eld Lloyd T. Morgan started our services earlier than usual to allow our children to present their Christmas presentation. The church school lesson was “According to the promise” Lk.1-46-55. Again we see God keeping a promise that he made in Is.7:14 saying that “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel.” The lesson itself focused on Mary’s song of praise to God for being chosen to be the vessel that God would use to bring his son into the world. From this lesson we was once again assured that our God is a keeper of promises even when the one he made the promise to is dead. Our Morning message was delivered by our Pastor Eld.Lloyd Morgan from the sub-

ject “How we know that Jesus was the Christ.” For this the pastor formed a group of witnesses who presented the Prophesies concerning the coming of Christ and after hearing the doubter asking for proof of the fulfillment of the prophesy the witness for Jesus read from scripture the fulfillment of the prophesy. After having gone through many passages of scripture the congregation who was the designated Jury was asked to render a verdict on whether or not the scripture proves that He was indeed the Christ, the foreman then arose and declared that by a preponderance of the evidence Christ was in truth the Son of God. On Saturday December 31, beginning at 10:00pm we will observe our “Watch meeting”, we invite all that have a desire to worship with us as we see the old year out and the New Year in. in the event we don’t see you we wish you and you’re a Happy and blessed New Year.

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Ring out the old. Invite in the new. As we say goodbye to one year, we can look forward to the hope and possibilities of another one Dec 31: JOIN HANDS IN AN ANOINTED. Prayer, Testimonial and Musical Concert Service. Saturday, December 31, 20119 PM – MIDNIGHT ADMISSION: PRAYER Featuring Special Musical Psalmists TOMMYE YOUNGWEST. ANN NESBY. TRAMAINE HAWKINS. 9:30 - 10:00 PM The Prayer Period 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM The Testimonial Period 10:30 PM – MIDNIGHT The New Year Celebration of Musical Praise. First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park, 300 Phillips Street Richardson, Texas 75081 For More Information, Call 972-235-4235 www.fbchp.org Jan 10: Please join the Elite News presents a Press Conference for the 26th Annual MLK Parade and Festival held in the City of Dallas Flag Room, 1500 Marilla, Dallas TX . Call Elite News 214-372-6500 for details.

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he NFL season is just about to come to a conclusion, the tough is getting tougher, the pretenders are still pretending. I guess somewhere Leon Simon down the line we made this a season for make believe. Instead of what it’s about.

Speaking of pretenders, I’d like to apologize to Jerry Jones. In all his wheeling and dealing, somebody sold him a plow mule for a race horse.

I’d like to apologize to the Cowboy players, we or I, expected you to do something you’re not capable of doing “WIN”.

I know there’s no special way to win. I had the fortune of traveling with the last 3 Cowboy teams to win Super Bowls. The Only thing this team has that those teams had

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in common, the star on the helmet, nothing else. And if I were Jerry Jones, until they show some improvement I’d change the helmet to white, and put a clown on the helmet. In respect to first off Tom Landry, and the rest of the Cowboys that earned the name “Americas Team”.

Since 1966, every team that had a string of championships or Super-Bowls with the exception of New England had to beat the Cowboys to get there.

All the Lombardy teams, the Jim Brown Cleveland Browns, The Steelers and 49ers. The league is setting records on these guys, scoring records, and come from behind records. But back to my apology, they don’t have a thing at valley ranch. They don’t have one player on their defensive team that’s playing Pro- bowl caliber of football. They don’t have one on the offense that should be allowed to buy a ticket to the Pro-bowl. Romo’s playing pretty good but there are 4 quarterbacks better right now than he is. Some poor souls might even think DeMarcus Ware. Ware doesn’t have enough Bull Dog in him, and the Cowboys don’t have enough Bull Dogs on their team.

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You couldn’t keep Charles Haley, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and I could name 20 more on the bench as easily as it is to keep DeMarcus Ware on the bench when a game is about to be decided. Win or lose a true Bull Dog wants to be in the fight.

I think Jay Ratliff can play has played Pro-Bowl Caliber tackle, he’s getting worn down because alike of body weight. Jason Whitten same thing about to wear him down. The rest of them shouldn’t be in the league, if so they should be chasing Kick offs.

I thought as most people thought they might have a coaching problem. But I’m not about to disgrace the coaching profession by asking them to win with Terrance Newman, Mike Jenkins type players. And if you have a team with Brady James as a Captain, you have big time problems. Aside from being short on talent it’s even shorter on intelligence these guy’s make childish mistakes. I’m not talking about a backup safety, I’m talking about frontline guys De Marcus Ware get a couple offside’s every game, and he’s a captain. Take this plow Mule out of the Kentucky, then your expectations change.

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Dallas Mavs Lose First Game Back To Miami Heat By: Bettye “Katt” Williams ELITE NEWS STAFF WRITER

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hristmas Day started off with Christmas breakfast and returning all the text, calls, and emails to wish me a merry Christmas, than a couple of visits to friends to wish them a Merry Christmas then goes to the excitement for the day. The NBA Finals rematch with Miami at Dallas.

It’s time for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks to defend their title on the court. Dallas was in a bind and didn’t seem like they were wanting to win until newcomer Lamar Odom was ejected for something he said while arguing a charging call late in the third quarter. Then Jason Terry got hyped and that got the Mavs within 17 midway through the fourth.

Dallas coach Rick Carlisle recognized how unlikely it was that they would come all the way back, so he kept Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion on the bench the entire final period. Terry ended up leading Dallas with 23 points. Nowitzki scored 21 in three quarters. Marion scored 12, and Delonte West added 10 in his Dallas debut.

Lamar Odom, the NBA’s reigning Sixth Man of the Year, got a standing ovation, and got fans roaring again when he made a 3-pointer that tied the game at 11. He missed his next five shots before getting tossed, but still left to loud cheers. He had four points and four rebounds in 13 minutes.

LeBron James had 37 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Miami Heat got a measure of payback for the NBA Finals by opening this season with a 105-94 victory on Christmas Day against the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami scored at least 30 points in each of the first three quarters.

James had the top highlight, tipping an alley-oop pass to Dwyane

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Wade so he could have the dunk. The Mavs were down by 15 after one quarter, 21 at halftime, and 35 a few minutes into the second half.

Dwyane Wade had 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Heat cemented their status as the preseason favorite to win it all.

Miami was seeking revenge from an NBA finals loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “We didn’t come together to make the playoffs or come together to win a playoff series, we came together to win the NBA finals,” stated LeBron James this week.

I still believe we won’t miss out on a winning season in the Dallas Mavericks, I have faith in them and I’m sure all of their fans will to.

Go Mavs

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James put on a show in Dallas, combining for 63 points and a few highlights

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postle Murray is the pastor and General Overseer of Full Gospel Holy Temple, and founder of Lobias Murray Christian Academy, a 12-grade fully accredited school, located at 330 Ann Arbor in Dallas, TX. He dies at age 84 on Dec 23rd As a pastor in the City of Dallas for the past 40 years, he has consistently dedicated himself as a Servant of God to the religious, educational, and humanitarian welfare of the Dallas community, and to all mankind.

As a Man of God, he preaches an authentic, transforming, and deliverance gospel. Like a balm in Gilead, his message is the antidote for broken lives and wounded spirits. Endowed with a ministry that is evidenced by signs, miracles and wonders, souls are saved, delivered and set free by the power of God in each service. His ministry transcends ethnic barriers and reaches people from all walks of life. The hallmark of his ministry is the laying on of hands for the receiving of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

In the religious community, Rev. Murray founded Full Gospel Holy Temple Church in 1961. Under his astute leadership the church has expanded to a membership of 3000 locally, and an incorporated body of fellowship churches, numerous outreach ministries, a bi-monthly church magazine, numerous radio broadcast, and the L&S Christian Camp.

In the educational community, Apostle Murray founded the Lobias Murray Christian Academy (LMCA) in 1979. LMCA, located at 330 Ann Arbor (in Dallas' Oak Cliff section), is a 12-grade private school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Texas Education Agency. Presently, it is distinguished

as the first accredited, K-12th grade African-American owned school in the city of Dallas and state of Texas. Located on the same premises with LMCA is the Shirley Murray Child Development Center.

This licensed and state accredited facility for ages 18 months through kindergarten is named for its namesake and founder, Evangelist Shirley Murray, Apostle Murray's wife.

As a humanitarian, Apostle Murray and First Lady Evangelist Shirley Murray started the Helping Hand Outreach Ministry, in December 1981. The organization gives food, clothes and toys to needy, indigent, and homeless families during the Christmas season and throughout the year. During the 1998 Christmas season, the Helping Hand aided over 2500 families in the Dallas - Ft. Worth metropolis with toys, clothes and food. Apostle Murray is the recipient of numerous awards, plaques and plaudits from community and social organization for his humanitarian and spiritual contributions.

During the 1985 Summer Commencement of, now defunct, Bishop College, Dr. Wright Lassiter, former college president, conferred the coveted Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree upon Apostle Murray, esteeming him as a 'renaissance man' and as a 'principal architect in the religious and education communities in Dallas.'

The church was established in June 1961 with only six members.

A remnant of those six remain today as faithful charter members.

Since the beginning, the handiwork of God has continually manifested itself upon the Full Gospel Holy Temple ministry. God's Shekinah glory is witnessed in each service, bringing forth testimonies of deliverance, miracles and transforming lives.

Due to an increasing membership, Full Gospel Holy Temple has relocated three times in its 44-year history. In 1963, the church moved from Second Avenue to 1103 East Ninth Street to accommodate the young, growing congregation. At this location, the first

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Six years later, due to a flourishing membership, larger facilities were once again needed. Thus, in June 1969, the church relocated to 2152 Fordham Road. Within three years the sanctuary was filled to capacity. The term, "wall-to-wall people," was frequently used to describe the packed conditions in this edifice.

Today with an active membership of over 4000, and steadily growing, God's Divine, infallible Word remains at the forefront of the FGHT ministry. With God's help and guidance, "We've Come This Far By Faith."All services will be held at Full Gospel Holy Temple World Headquarters.

Left to cherish the memory of a great man of faith, vision, integrity and wisdom is: his widow, Dr. Shirley Murray, three daughters, Sharon (Eld. Alfred) Smith, Gwendol Renee Murray and Brenda Rice; one brother, Lovester (Margaret) Murray; one sister, Velma (J.C.) Reedy; 14, grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a loving nephew, Dr. Autry Terry; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the Full Gospel Holy Temple, Inc. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Herman and Mrs. Willie Mae Trimble Murray, his only son, Elder Herman Lobias Murray, Sr. and a brother, Bishop Lorenza Murray.

The wake for the Apostle Lobias Murray will be Thursday night at 7pm. The funeral services for The Chief Apostle

Lobias Murray will be Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

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ELIZABETH TAYLOR: 1932-2011 — Taylor was 79. The two-time Oscar winner suffered from congestive heart failure and had been hospitalized in Los Angeles since February.

OSAMA BIN LADEN: 1957-2011 — Osama Bin Laden, the Al Qaeda terror boss who plotted and funded the 9/11 attacks, was killed in a 40-minute gun battle with U.S. troops on May 1. Nearly a decade later, the mass murderer was caught. ‘Justice has been done,’ Obama said.

MOAMMAR KHADAFY: 1977-2011 — Ousted Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy was captured and died of his wounds on October 20 after Libyan fighters seized control of his final stronghold. Graphic videos circulating the internet show a crowd of fighters pulling their former leader from his hideout in a filthy sewage pipe and pushing him onto the hood of a pickup truck, where they punch him and pull his head down by the hair.

I know there are many others historical events, deaths, and news that occurred in 2011 that I have not mentioned because I would run out of lines and paper.

Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant

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memories. Vow not to make a promise you don’t think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You’ll look ten years younger.

Don’t be afraid to say, ‘I love you’. Say it elcome to again. They are the sweetest words in the the weekworld. The future is always good, no matter e n d what happens.

Baaby!!! Tonight, Every new year people make resolutions to it’s Joe and Dave change aspects of themselves they believe Hollister at the Fair are negative. A majority of people revert Park Music Hall, a back to how they were before and feel like nice way to chill for failures. This year, I challenge you to a new sure....Well it’s New Kevan Browning resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself. From the Elite News Staff: Jordan Blair, William Blair, BJ Fullylove, Tyrone Hodge, Years weekend Charles Jones, and me, Bettye “Katt” and I’ve got no Williams, we wish you a very Happy New midnite plans...

Usually, we are in Church for a tradtional “Watch Meeting” service...

Our Church(Bible Janet Hubert Way Community Baptist/Irving) decided to have New Years Eve Service from 7p-9p, as a late night service would probably effect Sunday mornings...No one asked, but it was always interesting to see who showed up on Sunday, after a Saturday night/Sunday morning, Watch Meeting praise party! Looking ahead this weekend, the Cowboys travel to N.Y. to play the Giants for a division championship and a shot at the playoffs...Goooo Cowboys and draft defense in 2012! The Mavs have started sleepily, losing their 1st 3 games...Toronto should put the Mav’s on the W side at the AA Center tonight. Hat’s off to Lamar and Khloe, who’ve taken up residence at the W hotel in a Condo! I now live 5 minutes

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from an NBA player, poor part of town though,lol....Janet Hubert, the original mom on the Fresh Prince of Bellaire TV show is still calling Will Smith an A#^ Hole! The cast members of Fresh Prince got together over the Christmas holidays and took a photo, which Hubert decline to participate in. Hubert blames Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro for ruining her career after she could not come to an agreement with the producers of The Fresh Prince... The 2012 Honda Battle of The Bands is going down Jan. 28th at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta...For full scoopage, go to one of the coolest spots at www.hondabattleofthebands.com.

M.C. Hammer has asked the judge in his tax evasion case to thru the case out. Uncle Sam is seeking almost 800,000 dollars in back taxes from H a m m e r !

Congrats to John Legend and his Alfonso Ribeiro girlfriend Chrissy Teigen on their engagement! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this week:Lil Richard is 79, John Amos is 72, Yvonne Elliman is 58, Denzel Washington is 57,Tiger Woods 37 and Laila Ali is 34! Thanks for Rollin With a Brotha since 2003 and on into 2012 in the Elite News and online at Dfwelitenews.com! Happy New Year!

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

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church

Wednesday ~ 7:00

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

Rev. E.C. Wilson

New Restoration Church

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

Services

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

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

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

The House of Refuge Full Gospel Church

Bibleway Church of God in Christ

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

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.

GRIGGS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Sunday Church School ~ 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

New Member Orientation ~ 1:30 p.m.

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

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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

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

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

Dallas, TX 75215

2210 Pine Street 214-421-4119 Texas 75212 email:Dallas, gnz2210@sbcglobal.net 214-421-4119 Sunday School............................9:30am Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service..........................11:00am Morning Worship Study -10:45 am Bible

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

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Prayer Meeting-Bible Study 6:30-8:30 pm

Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor

www.dfwelitenews.com

Youth Bible Study & Rehearsal 7:00 -8:30 pm

Rev. Wade Charles Davis

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miNisTeRs lisTiNgs Greater Is He Church Living Testimony Baptist Church

Community Baptist Church 2920 Fordham Rd. 214-376-9774

Rev. A. L. Banks

4323 W. Pipeline Rd. 4129 Idaho Avenue Euless, Texas 76040 Dallas, Texas 75219 Office 817-280-9267 Church (214) 374-3860 817-798-7957 Pastors Study Sunday School ….. 10:30 9:30 a.m.

– Sunday Schoola.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – …..

Worship Wednesday Rev. R.G.Worship…..7:00 Simmons, Pastor p.m.

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

Rev. J. J. Raven

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

Christopher McCowan-Pastor

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.

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

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

Rev. Lelious Johnson, Pastor

Ewing Avenue Baptist Church

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

Bishop Harold Edwards

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

1323 So. Ewing Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 214-942-4643 Sunday School ….. 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship ….. 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study …..7:00 p.m.

Rev. Lee Craig

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

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

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE WEDNESDAY PRAISE BREAK MID-DAY SERVICE 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM WEDNESDAY PRAISE BREAK EVENING SERVICE 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM 2600 S. MARSALIS P 214-375-4876 - F 214-375-1920 Rev. Bertrain Bailey

Bishop J. Neaul Haynes

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CHURCH AND MINISTER HERE TOO! CALL ELITE Early Worship ................8:00 am NEWS FOR DETAILS Sunday School....................9:30 am Morning Worship..............10:45 am 214-372-6500 Wed. Night Breakthrough....7:00 pm

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

www.dfwelitenews.com

e-mail: revscj@swbell.net

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

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. Hampton Road Desoto, TX 75115 214-729-3322 Rev. Darrell W. Pryor Pastor/Teacher

Rev. Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

“Inspiring the Community One Family at a time”

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

“The Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church 6550 Houston School Road Dallas, Texas 75241 Phone: 214-375-5952

3603 Pugett Dallas, Texas 75212 214.351.7096 Sunday Service…10:45 am.

Monday…6:00 pm. Monday School Thursday…6:00 pm. Prayer Meeting Bible Study

Office: 214-375-0062

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

Mount Tabor Baptist Church

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”

Rev. Chris J. Evans

Neighborhood House of Prayer

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

Dr. Aaron Phillips

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

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

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

Greater Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church

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

1711 Reynoldston Lane Dallas, Texas 75232

New Unity Baptist Church

Greater Progressive Baptist Church

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

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

Dr. S.C. Nash, Pastor

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

Calvary Temple Community Church

Totally Committed Progressive

1401 Clay Mathis Rd. Mesquite, TX 75181 2403972-222-3708 HarlandaleFaxDr. Church Phone: 972-222-5699

Dr. M.L. Curry, Pastor

Dallas, TX 75216 Website: Calvarytemplemesquite.org Ch 214-374-0977 • C 214-864-0470 E-mail: Calvarytemplecc@att.net Sunday School........

10:00am Services: Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am MorningTimes: Worship...........

11:15am Midweek Service: Wednesday Tues Bible Study.............

8:00pm Prayer/Bible Study @ 7:00pm Dr. W.R. PASTOR ANDWillis FIRST Church Motto: We Walk by Faith, 8:00pm Not by Sight " Thurs Joy "For Night..............

2 Corinthians 5:7 LADY MCCULLOUGH

december 30, 2011

celebRaTiNg 50 yeaRs Of cOmmuNiTy seRvice

miNisTeRs lisTiNgs Shekinah ShekinahTabernacle Tabernacle Baptist Baptist Church Church 2109 TX TX 2109Beckley Beckley• Dallas, • Dallas, 214-942-2227 214-942-2227 8:30 8:30am amSunday SundaySchool School 10:00 10:00am amWorship WorshipService Service

Ebenezer Missionary Riverside Baptist Church Ebenezer Missionary 3132 Lagow BaptistChurch Church Baptist Dallas, Texas

214-428-3200

8015Blossom BlossomLane Lane 8015 9:30 am Sunday School Dallas, Texas 75227 Dallas, Texas 75227 10:45 Sunday am Worship 214-388-1200 214-388-1200

Rev. Rev. A.A.D.D.Tuston Smith Smith Rev.S.T.

Rev. Rev.Alfred AlfredStapleton Stapleton

Carver CarverHeights HeightsBaptist BaptistChurch Church “A Christ” “A going goingChurch Churchfor fora aComing Coming Christ” 2510 2510E.E.Ledbetter Ledbetter Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75216 75216 Church: Church:214-371-2024 214-371-2024 Sunday a.m.a.m.

SundaySchool......9:30 School......9:30 Morn.

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

Tues.

Tues.Noonday NoondayBible BibleStudy Study Wed. p.m.p.m.

Wed.Prayer/Bible Prayer/BibleStudy....7:00 Study....7:00

R. Washington R.L.L.Washington

Olive Olive Grove GroveBaptist BaptistChurch Church Lotts Mortuary 4416 Denley 4416South South DenleyDrive Drive 2434Dallas, MLK Blvd, Dallas Tx 75215 Texas 75216 Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: Ph:214-941-4378 214-941-4378 9:45 School 9:45am am- Sunday - Sunday School 10:45 Worship 10:45am am- Morning - Morning Worship Midweek Midweek Service: Service: Wednesday Wednesday––Prayer Prayerand and Teaching Teaching6:00 6:00p.m. p.m.

Rev. Rev.W. W.Hunter Hunter

Rev. Bradley Rev.Johnnie JohnnieR.R. Bradley

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

Rev. Rev.Curtis CurtisWallace Wallace

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Rev. Rev.Frederick Frederick D. D.Haynes HaynesIIIIII

Lords Lords Missionary Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church

6722 6722 Bexar BexarStreet Street Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas 214-428-5459 214-428-5459 9:30 9:30am amSunday SundaySchool School 11:00 11:00am amWorship Worship

14120 Texas 75240 14120Noel NoelRoad Road• Dallas, • Dallas, Texas 75240 972-239-1120 972-239-1120Church Church 972-239-5925 972-239-5925Fax Fax Worship 10:45 amam WorshipServices Services8 8& & 10:45 Sunday SundaySchool School9:45 9:45amam Wednesday Wednesday12 12noon noonprayer prayer

Rev. JeromeE.E. Rev.Jerome McNeil, McNeil,Jr.Jr.PhPhD.D.

Rev. Rev.Michael MichaelR.R. Hubbard Hubbard Sr., Sr.,Pastor Pastor

2837 2837Prosperity ProsperityAve. Ave. Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75216 75216 Ph: Ph:(214) (214)376-2447 376-2447 8:45 School 8:45am am- Sunday - Sunday School 10:00 Worship 10:00am am- Morning - Morning Worship 5:00 5:00pmpm-B.T.U. B.T.U. Dr. Pastor Dr.T.L. T.L.Brown, Brown, Pastor

1000 1000East EastRedbird RedbirdLane Lane Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas 214-371-9228 214-371-9228 8:00 amam Worship 8:00&&10:45 10:45 Worship 9:30 9:30Sunday SundaySchool School

New FriendshipMissionary Missionary New Friendship New Friendship Missionary BaptistChurch Church Baptist Baptist Church

Metropolitan Ave, 2419Friendship “Where IsIs Real & & “Where Friendship Real Dallas Texas 75215 The IsIsThe Word” Ministry The Word” TheMinistry 214-421-7211 2419 Metropolitan Avenue 2419Church Metropolitan Avenue Dallas, FaxTexas 214-565-1530 Dallas, Texas75215 75215 Church: Church:is214-421-7211 214-421-7211 “Where friendship real and ministry is the word”

Fax: Fax:214-565-1530 214-565-1530 Pastor’s Office 214-421-8272 Pastor’s Office: 214-421-8272 Pastor’s Office: 214-421-8272 NFCOC Office Caregiver’s Office: 214-565-1147 Caregiver’s Office: 214-565-1147 214-565-1147 Sunday School 9:15 AM www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com Sunday School....9:15 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School....9:15 A.M. Morning Worship ........

11:00 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Mon-Christian Education 7:00 PM Mon.-Christian pmpm Mon.-ChristianEducation...7:00 Education...7:00 Tue-Prayer Meeting 12 Wed. P.M.Noon Wed.Prayer PrayerMeeting Meeting....7:30 ....7:30 P.M.

Bishop Bishop Ray RayCampbell Campbell

5707 5707Bonnie BonnieView ViewRoad Road Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75241 75241 214-376-5846 214-376-5846 8:00 8:00am amEarly EarlyWorship Worship 11:00 11:00am amWorship Worship www.bambc.org www.bambc.org

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

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

Greater GreaterMount MountHebron Hebron Missionary MissionaryBaptist BaptistChurch Church 2335 Texas 75241 233556th 56thStreet StreetDallas, Dallas, Texas 75241

Rev. Rev.Carlton CarltonGarrett Garrett

Concord Concord Missionary Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church

6808 6808Pastor PastorBailey BaileyDrive Drive Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75237 75237 214-331-8522 214-331-8522 7:30am 9:15am, 8:00 amam &11:00-12:24 12:00 pm pm 8:00am, am,10:00 10:00 & 12:00 Worship Worship Worship

Rev. Rev.Freddie FreddieCheatum Cheatum

www.hmbconline.org www.hmbconline.org Sunday a.m.a.m.

SundayEarly EarlyWorship....8:00 Worship....8:00 Morning 10:45 p.m.p.m.

Morning Worship Worship........

10:45 Tuesday p.m.p.m.

TuesdayYouth YouthChoir...7:00 Choir...7:00 Wed. p.mp.m Wed.Prayer PrayerMeeting Meeting.....7:00 .....7:00 Wed. Bible Study Class.....7:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. p.m.

Wed. Bible Study Class.....7:30 p.m.-8:30 For ine.or g Prayer@hmbconline.org For Prayer: Prayer: Prayer@hmbconl

Bon Bon Air Air Baptist Baptist Church Church

2020 2020W. W.Wheatland Wheatland Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75232 75232 972-228-5200 972-228-5200 Sun. 8am&10:45am Sun.Morn.

Morn.Services Services 8am&10:45am Wed. Noon & 7pm Wed.Bible BibleStudy Study1212 Noon & 7pm

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

Ideal IdealPentecostal Pentecostal

Friendship Friendship West West Baptist Baptist Church Church Rev. Pastor Rev.Daryl DarylCarter, Carter, Pastor

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

Ervay ErvayCedar CedarMissionary Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church

Shiloh Shiloh Missionary Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church

1114 1114Comal ComalStreet Street Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75203 75203 214-946-3581 214-946-3581 9:00 am Early MorningWorship Worship 8:00 am Early Morning 8:00 am Early Morning Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am WorshipService Service 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Worship Service

2415 2415Ann AnnArbor Arbor Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas 214-374-3639 214-374-3639 9:30 9:30am amSunday SundaySchool School 11:00 11:00am amWorship Worship Temple Temple of ofFaith Faith Christian ChristianChapel ChapelC.M.E. C.M.E. Church Church

New New Greater GreaterEmanuel Emanuel Baptist Baptist Church Church

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

Tues.Men’s Men’sMinistry Ministry....7:00 ....7:00 Fri. pmpm Fri.Singles/Family Singles/FamilyMinistry Ministry7:30 7:30

Hopewell Hopewell Missionary Missionary Baptist BaptistChurch Church

Little Little Friendship Friendship Baptist Baptist Church Church

Church: Church:214-374-4759 214-374-4759 9:00 9:00am amSunday SundaySchool School 10:30 10:30am amMorning MorningWorship Worship 7:00 pmpm Wed Bible Study 7:00pm pm- -7:30 7:30 Wed Bible Study Thurs.

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

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

Rev. Rev.Fred FredConwright Conwright

Office Mon.Mon. & Fri...9 am - 3 pm OfficeHours...

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

Greater Church GreaterEmanuel EmanuelBaptist Baptist Church 2110 2110E.E.11th 11thSt.St. Dallas, Dallas,Texas Texas75203 75203 214-942-0218 214-942-0218

Rev. Rev.Bryan BryanCarter Carter

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

www.dfwelitenews.com

Rev. Rev.Burley BurleyHudson Hudson

Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend

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New Birth Baptist Union ChurchHope Institutional

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YOU CAN HAVE YOUR Greater New Mt. Zion Golden Chain Church Missionary Baptist Church 3314 Detonte St. CHURCH AND MINISTER Dallas, Texas 75223 207 Eggar St. 5023 Wadsworth Dallas, Texas Church 972-823-1962 Waxahachie, Texas 75165 HERE TOO! CALL ELITE Email: progressivechurch@swbglobal.net Church (972) 937-4615 Church 214-372-0280 Email: iwturner@prodigy.net Sunday School.....9:30 A.M. FOR DETAILS Sunday School.....9:30 A.M. CallNEWS to Worship.... 11:00 AM Call to Worship.... 10:45 AM Mission.......6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Sunday School 8 am Wednesday Prayer Service.... 6:30 p.m.

214-372-6500 Bible Study……7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey “The Church With The Mind Of Christ” Progressive Baptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Primitive Baptist Church Dallas, Texas 75224 2217 56th Street 214-374-0828 Dallas, Texas 75241 Early Morning Worship ........7:50 am Ph: (214) 374-6441 Sunday School ....................9:30 am Fax: (214)am 374-6490 Morning Worship ...............10:30 9:30 am Sunday School Evening Worship ................7:00 p.m.

Rev. George Pryor Rev. Lee W. Turner, Pastor Pastor “The Church Where God Is Glorified” 11: 00am Morning Worship 10 am Morning Worship Rev. B.L. Horn Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr. ick J. Woods Bonnie View Christian Church Redeemer Missionary Beginners New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church 4861 Bonnie View at Ledbetter Dallas District Christian Methodist Episcopal Baptist Church Baptist 2025 Church W. Wheatland Rd • Dallas, Texas 75232 Dallas, Texas 75216 Church 2948 Singleton Blvd.

3610 Hancock Phone: (972) 224-5000 Church 214-376-8514 Dallas, Texas 75241 Presiding Elder Dallas/Ft. Worth Region Dallas, Texas 75210 www.newcovenantdallas.org Sunday School......8:30 A.M Church: 214-631-2226 214-428-2083 Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Call To Worship... 10:00 A.M. Sunday School.....9:30 a.m.

Sunday School.....10:00 Sundayam Worship: 8 am & 10:30 am 1616 East Illinois Ave Wed. Prayer Service & Morning Worship.10:45 a.m.

Morning Worship....

11:00 am Rev. Michael L. Youth Church: 10:30 am (2nd & 3rd Sun.) Dallas, Texas 75216 Bible Class..7:30 P.M. Evening Worship...7:00 p.m.

BTU.......9:30 Smith, Pastor Rev. K.D. Intercessory am Prayer: 11 am - 12noon (Tues.Pace & Thurs.)

Dwayne E. Rodgers, Sr. Pastor Ph. (214) 372-9505 Rev. Dr. Rev. Andre’ Byrd Sr. Bible Study: 7 pm (Wed.) W.C. Champion C.L. Taylor St. Mark AME Zion Church GREATER EL BETHEL MISSIONARY The Called Baptist Sheep of Fellowship Jesus Christ 2311 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75216 214-376-7750 Fax 214-376-2485 stmarkameziondallas.org Sunday School 9:30 am Harlandale Ave. 2206 Sunday Worship 11 am Dallas, TX 75216 Prayer Meeting Tues 12 - Wed 6 pm 213-372-3828 Sat 8 am - Sun 9Church: am 9:30 am - Sunday School “You Must Be Born Again”

Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rev. JohnWorship Morris, Jr. 10:30 am - Sun. Morning 6:00 pm - Wednesday Bible Service 11 am to 5 pm - Friday Counseling

H.L. Ward

Church BAPTIST CHURCHCME Church Christian Church Carter Temple WILLIAM D. MCNEALY, PASTOR 1724 Windmire Dr. Road 3104 Gibbs Williams

Mesquite, Texas 75181 Dallas, Texas 75233 972-222-3763 kennethbeck@clear.net Church Sunday Service:Office: 10:00 a.m.

Bible (469)-567-1934 Study: Monday 7-8 p.m.

SundayChurch: School .....9:00a.m.

214-747-0752 “….lovest thou me more than these?

Sunday Worship ..10:00a.m.

10:00&am Fax: (469)-567-1974 Sunday School Feed my sheep….John 21:15-17 Wed. Prayer Service Bible- Class 7:00p.m. churchoffice@thecalled church.org 11:00God amIs- Praised” Sun. Morning Worship Motto: “Where Mature Christians Are Made” “Where

1130 East Ninth Street Dallas, Texas 75203 Avenue 2503 Crossman ChurchDallas, 214-946-9701 Texas 75212

Holy Temple Church

Bexar Street Baptist Church

West Wintergreen Rd. www.dfwelitenews.com1051 2018 S. Marsalis Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134 Dallas, Texas 75216 972-227-1400 214-943-3579 Sunday School ......................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship .......9:00 am Early Morning Worship......8:00 a.m.

Sunday Bible Class ................6:30 pm Sunday School..........9:30 a.m.

Sunday Night..........................7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:45 am C.C. Robertson Pastor & First Lady C.C. Boyce

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

Rev. Louis E. Laurent

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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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. J.L. Rainbolt

Dr. David Wilson

www.dfwelitenews.com

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

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CHURCH 4204 Frank StreetAND MINISTER Dallas, Texas 75210 HERE CALL ELITE Ph: (214) TOO! 426-5231 Sunday School......9:45 a.m.

NEWS FOR Morning Worship........11:15 a.m. DETAILS Y.P.W.W..............6:45 p.m.

214-372-6500 Eld. Wallace M. Holyfield Evening Worship.........8:15p.m.

Zion Temple Church of God in Christ

Elder Glenn Tatum, Sr. Pastor

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

Dr. David Henderson

(214) 946-3584

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.

Sunday 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Fullfillment Hour 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Wednesday 6:30 PM Women, Men & Youth Meeting 7:30 PM Bible Study

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3702 Toronto Dallas, Texas 214-920-2473

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1403 Morrell • Dallas, Texas 75203 214-946-4522

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Rev. N. C. Sargent

Pastor Kevin Powell Pastor Kenneth W. Beck

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Terry White Pastor/Teacher

Salem Institutional Baptist Israel Baptist Church Church 2023 West Davis Street Rev. Todd M. Atkins - Pastor Dallas, Texas 75208 3918 Crozier St. Dallas, TX 75215 Ph:214-428-3797 (214) 942-7535 Phone Sunday School....9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship Services @ 10:45 am MorningSchool Worship .... 11:00 Sunday @ 9:15 am A.M. Prayer & Bible @ 7:00 pm WedStudy BibleWednesday Study ...6:30 P.M.

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Juanita Battles: Age 50, survived by Husband: Benjamin Earl; Children: Jason (ZaKirah), Norman, Millicent, Brushard (Rattia), Theresa (Harvey), and Jackie preceded her in death; 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Mother: Darthell Simmons, 2 sisters, 6 brothers, and a host of family and friends. Wake: Friday, Dec 30, 7-9pm; Funeral: Saturday, Dec 31 at 11am. Both services held at No Walls Ministry, 3200 Lancaster-Kiest Shopping Center (Rear), Dallas, 75216

310 Franklin Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75868

Thompson, Ronald 54.

Survived by wife, Crelene DenbyThompson, 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Wake- Wednesday, December 28 from 7:15-8:15 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service- Thursday, December 29 at 11 am at Woodin Church of Christ.

Brackens, Victor, 40. Survived by father, Robert L. Brackens, step-mother, Bobbie Brackens, 5 brothers and a host of nieces and nephews. WakeFriday, December 30 7:15-8:15 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S.R.L. Thornton Frwy. ServiceSaturday, December 31 at 10 am at Lighthouse C.O.G.I.C.- 2127 S. Corinth Sreet Road, Dallas, TX 75216.

Warmsley, Henry Lee “Monkey” 67. Survived by Linda Warmsley, 1 son, 3 daughters, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. ViewingFriday, December 30 from 10:00 am -12:30 pm. Service will start at 1 pm on Friday, December 30 at Franklin Street C.O.C.-

Mary Helen Scott age 75 of Lancaster, Texas passed away December 26, 2011WAKE Friday, December 30 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Singing Hills Funeral Home 6221 University Hills Blvd.

Dallas, TX Funeral Service are Saturday, December 31 11:00 AM at True Vine Dallas, TX. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park 6000 S. RL Thorton Dallas, TX

Seamster, Mary D. 75.

Survived by 2 daugthers, Mary Ann Seamster and Dianne Seamster, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren. WakeFriday, December 30 from 7:158:15 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service- Saturday, December 31 at 11 am at Maedow Hill B.C.- 2922 Marburg Dallas, TX 75215

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Save the Date January Remarcus Larry West 16, 2012

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Sunrise: October 3, 1978 Sunset: December 26, 2011

emarcus Larry West, son of state Sen. Royce West, dies in Dallas at

33 State Senator Royce West and family are mourning the loss of his middle son, Remarcus Larry West, age 33. The younger West died after a lengthy battle with a gastrointestinal illness.

Remarcus Larry West was born in Houston, Texas on October 3, 1978 to State Senator Royce West, Sr. and Ruby West. He spent his childhood days growing up in Dallas, where he attended Good Street Baptist Church. It was during this time that he realized the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and accepted Christ as his Savior through baptism.

Remarcus was educated in Dallas Independent School District, but later graduated from Duncanville High School in 1997. He continued his pursuit of knowledge at the University of North Texas and Prairie View A&M University. Remarcus was employed at Southwest Airlines as an Appearance Technician. He enjoyed his work and those that worked with him. He often had funny stories of his time spent at Southwest Airlines.

Remarcus Larry West had a dream of studying photography in New York but could not overcome a gastrointestinal condition that prevented his progress.

Remarcus West passed away on December 26, 2011 “He would always take one step forward with his education and then two steps back when he would get sick,” said his father, state Sen. Royce West

december 30, 2011

Remarcus was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lovell and Johnnie Mack, and paternal uncle, Larry West, whom he was named after. He leaves to mourn his passing – mother, Ruby West; father, Royce Barry West, Sr. (Carol); paternal grandfather, Willis West, Jr. (Eunice) of Washington, D.C., paternal grandmother, Gloria Ashford; brothers, Stephond West, Royce Barry West, II (Bree), Rolando West, Roddrick West, Brandon West; sister, Tara West-Franklin (Derrick); uncles, Willis Kevin West (Barbara), Arthur Lee Mack (Madelyn), and Cornell Mack; aunts Zina Ashford-Obasuyi (Fatai), Shirley James (Isaac), Patsy Mack, Johnnie Ann Mack, Jeanette Mack, Senola Kay Mack; family members, Demetrice Smith, Kendra West, Jodie West; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Remarcus touched the lives of many people with his smile and funny sense of humor. He passed away to rest in the arms of our God on December 26, 2011, surrounded by all those who loved him deeply.

In honor of the memory of Remarcus West, the West family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the University of North Texas at Dallas for the Remarcus West Memorial Scholarship Fund. Contributions to the scholarship fund can be sent to The University of North Texas at Dallas, Attn.

Office of University Advancement, 7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75241-4600."

Services for Remarcus Larry West, is scheduled for Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Street Baptist Church, 3110 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas.

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