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Dallasite wins Peace Corps Community Service Award

DALLAS, Texas – Rodney Davis-Gilbert, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) was presented with the Franklin H. Williams award on September 20 during a ceremony at the Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington D.C. The award honors ethnically diverse returned volunteers who exemplify a commitment to community service and Peace Corps’ third goal of promoting a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Award recipients were selected from each of the nine Peace Corps Regional Recruitment Offices nationwide.

Davis-Gilbert represented the Southwest Regional Office.

Davis-Gilbert served as an education Volunteer for the Island of Pohnpei in Micronesia from 1989–1991. DavisGilbert continues to fulfill Peace Corps’ third goal through her partnership with World Wise Schools and the Dealey Rodney Davis-Gilbert, center, in orange, accepts the Franklin H. Williams award on Sept. 20 at the Peace Corps Middle School International Academy. In addition, she recently completed a Peace Corps documentary which service career included positions as the Peace Corps is archived in the John F. Kennedy Museum at Dealey Regional Director for Africa, the U.S. representative Plaza. She is a trained World Affairs Council liaison and CT BBQ Postcard_Layout 1 2/7/2012 2:32 PM Page 1 to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and Model UN coordinator for her campus. the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana.

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How to respond to adversity 6 “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.

Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.”

We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice

what Paul did. Being in the ministry for over 20 years now has allowed me to see people with all kinds of problems, and all kinds of responses. I have seen people become negative, and bitter in response to adversity. I have seen people point fingers of blame after encountering trouble, but this week let me tell you that I have been blessed, and inspired by so many people by observing their response to adversity.

During the past few weeks I went to a funeral of a friend in Kaufman Texas.

During the visitation at the funeral home, I ran into a couple that I had not seen in a couple of years. They were there to show their respect, and to comfort the grieving family. To see this couple, and the warm glow about them, one would never know the adversity that they have encountered the last few years.

Over 5 years ago the lady was diagnosed with brain cancer. She had a large tumor on her brain which was malignant, and the doctors gave the couple little hope. Surgery was very risky, and could lead to serious complications, and even if the cancer was successful they gave little hope.

But now years after the surgery, and after many trips to a cancer hospital for

chemo and radiation, the couple feels blessed for the extra time that they have had together. They are still fighting a battle, but they have a joy about them which is unmistakable. In speaking to them the other night, this is their words.

“The Lord has been gracious to us” Is not that a blessing? I am amazed at people in those circumstances with that kind of attitude. And I know that it comes from knowing the Lord, and having a proper relationship with him, and looking at things through spiritual eyes. Amen!

Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity. In spite of being in prison, and facing death, he keeps the right kind of attitude. He does not allow himself to be angry and bitter, but uses his position and his problems as an opportunity to encourage Timothy.

Let us look this week at Paul’s thoughts during adversity.

I. He Is Challenged By His Suffering!

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committed unto him against that day.” a. His calling Paul knew that his calling was from God. It was not according to works, but according to his own purpose and grace. Amen! b. His chains Paul is presently in chains. He is in bonds because of his calling, and his obedience to preach the gospel. Yet in spite of his present condition, he will not be discouraged nor detoured from what God has ordained, and instructed him to do. Amen!

“I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey. I asked for health that I might do great things. I was given infirmity that might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy; I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of others. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing I asked for, but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among men, most richly blessed! Amen!

Parkland reaches “topping out” construction milestone DALLAS - Parkland Health & Hospital System and construction partner, BARA, have reached an important milestone in the construction of the new Parkland hospital.

The “topping out” milestone recognizes the overall completion of the building structure and represents the half-way point in the construction of the facility.

“The new Parkland is more than just a building. It represents the healthy future of Dallas. Parkland is committed to serving the residents of Dallas County now and into the future. We will be better able to provide safe, quality care and train new generations of health care providers in a healing, patientcentered environment,” said Walter Jones, AIA, Senior Vice President of Facilities Planning and Development. The $1.27 billion project includes an 862-bed hospital, outpatient center, utility plant and surface and garage parking. The new hospital will increase Parkland’s ability to care for rising volumes of patients by increasing the number of beds by 38 percent. Critical areas such as the operating room, burn center and neonatal intensive care unit, will also gain desperately needed space.

“What’s crucial about the new hospital is not only how we will redesign the building, but how patient care will be redesigned as well. The existing hospital was built in 1954

before air conditioning and computers.

Delivery of care can be impacted when operating in an older hospital. However safe, patient care is the priority in the design of the new hospital, from how the patient rooms are laid out to where departments are located,” said Jones.

After the main hospital tower is officially “topped off” with the final structural beam, crews will continue to finish the hospital exterior and finish out spaces, such as patient rooms and departments, within the hospital.“As we finish out the structure, we continue to install glass on the Acute Care tower of the hospital. This will allow us to begin our finish trades,” said David Graham, Project Director for BARA, a joint venture formed to provide construction management services for the Parkland Replacement Program. After the demolition of an older parking garage this summer, BARA is now constructing the tower that will house Parkland’s Women and Infants’ Specialty Health services.

“We are continuing to work closely with Parkland to ensure top patient quality in the new hospital. We’re progressing with the light wells that will provide natural lighting into the NNICU rooms, bathroom pods are being installed in the Acute Care tower after being built in our pre-fabrication

facility across the street and the span and cantilever is now self-supported,” Graham states. The structure cantilever, one of the most visual pieces of the new Parkland hospital, is a 60-foot hangover facing Harry Hines Boulevard and is structurally complete through level 17.

One of the largest public hospital construction projects in the country, the new Parkland construction is estimated to generate approximately 3,000 jobs.

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) are an important part of the team working on the new hospital. To date, more than 200 contracts have been executed with M/WBE firms, according to the BARA team. In order to reduce the burden on taxpayers, the financing plan includes not only $747 million of combination tax and revenue bonds, but also $350 million from Parkland’s cash reserves and $150 million in philanthropic dollars raised by the Parkland Foundation.

Philanthropic support is a critical factor in funding the new hospital campus. The I Stand for Parkland capital campaign kicked off in September 2008 and has secured more than $108 million from generous benefactors throughout the region for the building program.

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Elite News East Texas Report Parks Department Preparing for Events

By BRAD KELLAR Herald-Banner Staff

GREENVILLE — Saturday will be busier than usual for the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department.

Local residents will be able to get their first look at the revamped Graham Park on one side of town and then have a chance to get freaky, show off their Halloween costumes and enjoy a movie on the other side.

A grand opening celebration for Graham Park, which has undergone a $1 million renovation effort, is scheduled for noon Saturday at 800 Walnut Street, the park’s main entrance. The event is expected to include free hot dogs, music, guest speakers and more.

The City of Greenville received a $500,000 grant

from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for the effort to renovate Graham Park and provided a $500,000 match.

The improvements under the project included fountains, a fishing pier, a nine-hole disc golf course, a walking trail, a dog park and a splash pad, which will be available for use at the push of a button.

The banks of the Graham Park “lake” were stabilized, while new and updated playground equipment was installed.

The Sports Facility Construction Company received the bid on the project. The park has been closed to the public since ground was broken for the project in April.

Starting at 4 p.m.

Saturday, the Greenville SportsPark will host the Freaky 5K Run for your Life and Movie in the Park. The Dr. Les T. Sandknop Family Practice and Cactus Saddlery are presenting the event, which includes a costume contest with $500 in cash prizes at 4:45 p.m., the

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Freaky 5K Run (with registration starting at 4 p.m. Saturday) and a free showing of “Puss in Boots” at 7 p.m.

East Texas Report Fake Police Officer Commits Thefts Another case of theft by fake police officer reported Tyler police detectives are investigating a second case involving a woman who presented a badge in plain clothes and stole a Hispanic male’s wallet.

The incident occurred at D&N Grocery on West Bow Street on Sunday, Oct. 7. The female suspect asked for $10, and when she was told no, she presented a badge and identified herself as a police officer. The suspect took the victim’s wallet out of his pants and then left in a small grey Nissan car.

Last evening, a Hispanic male was at 5030 Highway 31 West, a car wash, when he was approached by a female claiming to be a police officer, police said.

The victim stated that an unknown white female with short brown hair, possibly in her 40s, approximately 5-feet5 and 130 pounds, approached him as he was parked near the car vacuums.

She presented a badge that led him to believe that she was a police officer. She informed him that she was going to search his car or he was going to be arrested.

After searching his car, she stole a few unknown items from him. She then left in a dark colored compact vehicle. There is no other information available at this time.

Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597CUFF (903-597-2833).

Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges filed against the suspects in this case or any felony case.

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EN Metro Highlights

By Debra Blair Abron Carrollton-Farmers Branch Saturday October 6th, Christ Community Connection, Inc., held its 14th Annual Scholarship Banquet at the Brookhaven Country Club; CCC Inc., is a non-for profit 501 (c) (3) organization that was founded by Willie Rainwater in 1970 providing spiritual growth to the community using various community projects to bridge the gap between the many diverse races, cultural, and traditions. They sponsor food baskets on Thanksgiving and Christmas for needy families. They also provide annual scholarships to senior high schools in C-FB ISD and become including Mary Grimes Education Center (MGEC). MGEC provides a setting for high school students whose needs are not met in the traditional school yet wish to graduate and become productive citizens.

These surrounding cities Addison,

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Richard Fleming School Board Member Willie Rainwater and wife Juanita are C-FB ISD. In addition to the honorees extremely humble for the support for the congrats are in order to Michelle Bailey, children, CCC, Inc’s motto “Quitting is the new Assistant Superintendent C-FB not an option.”

ISD for secondary schools. Hats off to Honorees

Joyce E. Tapley Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic CEO and Dr. Bobby Burns C-FB ISD Superintendent

Farmers Branch and Carrollton have a common bond, unity and have manage to work for the betterment of their communities and more important the children. The program included Leslie and Scott Milder Founders of Friends

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 2012 Founders Luncheon Committee Community members meet to plan Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 17th Annual Founder’s Luncheon to be held January 4, 2013 at the Hilton Anatole. Committee members pictured: (seated from left to right) Ms. Betty Johnson, Mrs. Hattie Newhouse, Mrs. Patricia Maples (co-chair), Rev. Claude Maples (co-chair), Mrs. Ann Williams, Mr. Greg Davis, Mrs. Audrey Thomas, Ms. Jeanette Allen, Ms. Cynthia Jackson, Ms. Kim Runnels, Ms. Shari Lamb, Ms. Rhianna Mack, Ms. Christine Richards, and Ms. Gloria Lockett. In attendance, but not pictures, Mrs. Verna Mitchell.

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As Our Future Unfolds – The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce

By Lorie Blair

Friday, October 12 after all the preambles standard of award banquets we were introduced to the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 86th Annual Awards Banquet keynote speaker FraserNet, Inc’s Chairman and CEO George C. Fraser.

Mr. Fraser is considered one of the foremost authorities on networking, relationship building as well as a motivational speaker and

author. He has been recognized by UPSCALE and Black Enterprise magazines as a power broker and “Black America’s #1 Networker.”

Mr. Fraser believes that, as in our lives business is all about relationships.

What is important is not where you start but where you end up.

That we should build wealth that can be generationally transferred to others.

He stressed that the only way we can change our economic standing from one that needs others to survive that our

black businesses should become the number one employer of black people.

He painted that picture that when you enter an Asian-owned establishment you will see that they employee their own. That as a black business owner we too must employee our own if we want to become a community that is independent and successful.

As we look at ads Mr. Fraser noted that the auto manufacturer BMW does not market to the black community.

But as a community, we flock to the manufacturer and pour our wealth into their pockets. That as a community we must stop feeding a hand that does not feed us.

On the subject of respect Mr. Fraser said that on the most part we are not being respected by large business.

That we should watch who spends money within our community.

Dr. William “Bill” Blair celebrates 91st Birthday with friends and family at Luby’s!

Birthday Cake provided by: Nakita Jackson, Absolutely Edible Cakes & Catering Rowlett. Music: Vincent Davis, Vincent's School of Music.

Performance by Bobby Patterson

If the company markets to you for you to spend your money with them but will not spend their money, or is it our money, back in our community then our wealth is being pulled from us.

Our power is effective if it is concentrated. If we cannot come together and if we continue staying disconnected we will never be able to concentrate our power and become the power brokers we are created to be.

In closing he challenged us to remove the people who drain you of your time and energy even if they are our friends and family. That as you remove them bless them and move on. Toxic relationships bring toxic outcomes and we must remove all that is toxic first so our blessing will come.

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A Day with Alpha Kappa Alpha A Day with AKA

By Lorie Blair

L th p A so w ta a ta eat

S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r Lorie Lorie Blair 13th Elite News was invited to attend the AKA Sorority Omicron Mu Omega

Chapter Public Relation Workshop. As a newspaper we were asked to partner with

them to educate and inform their members what is PR and why is it important to their organization.

Under the leadership of Chapter President Bennyfer Bridgewater the PR team focused on their goal to foster leadership development and growth and to increase knowledge of chapter and sorority operations and procedures and to implement activities that allow sorors to strengthen the Sisterhood within the chapter the PR team set out to educate their chapter on how they use PR. In the workshop Vikki Coleman-Melton, PR Chairperson and Moderator working with Sorors Monique Lunsford and Tatum Rodgers they used inventive ways to educate and inform their

members. Using the setting of a Talk Show Mrs ColemanMelton and her team provided their members with their newsletter to refer back to, a well choreographed story and Elite News to get their message across.

You must know your audience, talk in a language they understand, inform them and entertain them.

As an organization the PR team came prepared.

They had done their homework and prepared for all possible scenarios.

They not only informed their members but entertained them. As their media partner and guest speaker I could only reinforce what they had already shared and answer the questions their

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members had for me.

As with everyone their only other media outlet left for them to persue are the social networks.

It too can provide The AKA Omicron Mu Omega Chapter with an immediate means to disseminate information.

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ROLLIN WITH A BROTHA

Halftime show! Can Jay-Z and the Rocawear Crew be far behind?

What about a Destiny’s Child Reunion??? Hmmmm? Looking forward to peeping Brandy’s new CD. It’s called “2-11” and Kevan is supposed to be what puts her Browning back on the musical map...Good

By Kevan Browning luck, Brandy!!! Comedian Katt Welcome to the weekend, Williams and friends were taken baaaby! There are three big things into custody, then released this we are attending over the next week after cops were called to few days! Tonight, all roads lead an L.A. supper club on a report to the Verizon Theater for the of a N&*^^! with a gun! No gun “One Man Stand” tour! was found on the Brian McKnight, Joe tiny comedian, and Lyfe Jennings will but later a weapon be serving the R&B/ was discovered in Soul on a silver platter his mackadocious, for the DFW’s lover’s! stinkin Lincoln!

Then on Saturday, the News from the set Komen Race For The of Simon Cowell’s Cure takes place bright “X-Factor” says SNOOP and early (10a-3p) Khloe Kardashian from Northpark Mall! and Mario Lopez Get there about 8a for will join as judges a parking spot and bring your replacing Brittney Spears and kleenex... Over 900 teams are Demi Lovato, Y-A-W-N... Finally, ready to walk/run and if you’d like if you are already shopping for my to participate, go to www.komen. Christmas present, pay particular org. Saturday Evening, the world’s attention to the big announcement hottest AARP eligible performer coming from Apple Computers rocks The American Airlines this Tuesday, October 23rd.

Center. 54 year old Madonna is That’s the day the new ministill H-O-T! This will be my 1st Ipad is supposed to be debuted Madonna concert and I’m looking and I want it! So there, now I am forward to seeing the songs live out in the open and my family I’ve played on the Radio around members have no excuse not to the U.S. since “Holiday” came out start saving...Rumors price the in the 1980’s! Ya know, Donald new Ipad-mini starting at about Trump is a political idiot, but a $350.00. Happy Birthday to YOU savvy business man for sure... this week and celebs:Mike Ditka He’s built a real estate and a TV 73, Tito Jackson 59, Mae Jemison empire, including the new season 56, Wynton Marsalis 53,Evander of “Celebrity Apprentice”. I must Holyfield 51, Snoop Dogg aka admit, I’m looking forward to Snoop Lion, Wyclef & Marshall the battle, which features Dennis “M & M” Mathers are 40,Omar Rodman, Omarosa, Lil Jon and Gooding 36, Usher and Stacy Latoya Jackson among others,lol! Kiebler 33 and Nick Cannon is 32.

Looking forward to seeing Thanks for Rollin With A Brotha Beyonce rock the Super Bowl in The Elite News!

The Big & Bright way to go!

Riding DART is bright. As in smart.

It’s about more time enjoying the fair – and less time getting there.

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Fort Worth Blues Festival “A Show For All to Experience” Before they came to promoting concerts, and before they decided to place a premium on providing world class Entertainment via Blues Show to North Texas Metroplex, they spent their days Joyfully as productive and progressive private sector businesswomen in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community.

It takes only a cursory ear to understand the Joy, Excitement and reason why Big Al Wash the Entertainment visionary grasped in producing these latter day promoters.

Al Wash of Al Wash Entertainment, ALWE group who was recently featured as the long standing super promoter of last weekends Grambling and Prairie View State Fair Classic weekend spectacular. Next week he will be standing proudly in the backgraound as he oversee’s the Ladies responsible for producing the first annual Fort

Worth Blues Festival.

The Fort Worth Blues Festival will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Ballroom at 1300 Commerce.

It will feature legendary performers, Bobby Blue Bland, Mel Waiters, Benny Latimore and RL Griffin.

Promoters, Doc Holliday, Alyce Adair and Sherri Doll have joined forces with ALWE to return a strong Blues show to the Metroplex.

It is noted that these three sucessful business women have choreographed a strong line up for this maiden show. That their eye for opportunity and timing as well as their business sense will produce a sucessful adventure.

Doc Holliday is a prominent business women in Fort Worth.

She is a sucessful dentist in the Fort Worth area, hence the name Doc Holliday. Doc Holliday is also chairman of

the Fort Worth Entertainment Committee for the Mainstreet Arts Festival.

Doc Holliday’s sister, Alyce Adair Jones is the owner of the Adair Eyeware. Her shop

provides high-end eyeware to the community.

The third partner of this trio is Sherri Doll. Sherri Doll is a professional Massage Therapist and Hairstylist to the entertianment community.

It is through these women’s friendship with Al Wash

that they are joining forces to promote and produce this event.

What a way to return Fort Worth to it’s entertainment base, as the year has developed Fort Worth is taking back its position as the Entertainment Capital of North texas with events like the battle of the Bands where Texas Southern University and Grambling State University recently participating in the Fort Worth Battle of the Bands staged earlier this year, and such other entities as the ever busy Jim and Gloria Austin of the Renissiance Cultural Museum, but through this strong line up of blues preformers.

These men Bobby Blue Bland, Mel Waiters, Benny Lattimore and Dallas native R. L. Griffith together have over a century plus experience in performing the Blues. They alone can sing as only a true

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blues singer can. Through song and strong stage presence they tell the struggles and history of the Southern Black community.

In a way only they can share the joy and pain that we know through music.

Al Wash was quoted in saying “that blues is known as the secular base of black music.

It is the cornerstone that has rooted R&B and Hip Hop . It is the music that transcends race, culture and age.

Everyone may want to claim this music as their own but on Saturday, October 20th at 8pm it will belong to the community and people of Fort Worth.

It will be one more step in returning Black Entertainment to Fort Worth.”

Tickets are still available through www. centralticketoffice.com You can charge by phone by calling 800-462-7979.

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SPORTS WITH BILL BLAIR

Toliver’s Talents

By Mark A. Toliver II Elite News Staffwriter

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The Dallas Cowboys played four quarters of football on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, and lost.This game had it’s share of mistakes and misreads, but the Cowboys had a chance to win the game at the end.

The difference in the game was the Jacoby Jones kickoff return. Jacoby Jones tied an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return, and the Baltimore Ravens held off the Dallas Cowboys 31-29 for the Ravens 14th straight regular-season home win.

The Cowboys amassed 481 yards against a crippled Baltimore defense and the Cowboys held the ball for more than 40 minutes. Dallas totaled 227 yards, the most against the Ravens since the franchise arrived in Baltimore in 1996. the kickoff

Ryder Cup Europe 14 ½ - United States 13 ½ No Fault of Tiger

By: Mr. Ray Williams

Had everybody produced ½ of a point on Sunday the results would have

return by Jones put the Ravens (5-1) ahead 24-13 in the third quarter, and Dallas (2-3) never got even.

Jones’ return tied the mark set by Ellis Hobbs( Desoto) of New England in 2007 and tied in 2011 by Randle Cobb of Green Bay. The score was essential to the Ravens, who gained only 1 yard on three offensive plays in the third quarter.

After Jones’ touchdown , the Cowboys took more than eight minutes off the clock with a 80 -yard drive.

Romo connected with Bryant for 13 yards on a third -and-11 before throwing a 7- yard touchdown pass to Bryant to make the game 24-20.Dallas followed with two strong defensive series, and a short punt by

been totally different, America 16 and Europe 12 and the cup would be on this side of Atlantic Ocean. For the first time in history our team took a nap on the back nine and came up short, so stop finger pointing at Tiger, he was not the only one playing for the USA team at Medinah Ill. Our team was made up of twelve of our finest players at

Baltimore preceded a 21- yard drive to a field goal by Bailey Flacco then directed a 10-play, 73 - yard march.

A 31-yard completion to Anquan Boldin moved the ball to the Dallas 4,and Rice scored from the 1 to provide the Ravens an eight -point cushion.The Cowboys rallied, but could not complete the comeback.

Romo went 25 for 36 for 261 and two touchdowns. DeMarco Murray ran for 93 yards, and Felix Jones had 92 yards on the ground and Bryant caught 13 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns.”

At the end of the day, we’ve got to finish the game and we have to win the game,” Garrett said. “ We didn’t do that.”

Mark A Toliver II

this time. I watch the GPA every time Tiger Woods tees it up and many of our American friends pull for anybody just beat the Tiger for us please. Golf has always been an individual sport, but for some reason now it is get any and everybody together so we can play AMERICA for the RYDER CUP. USA for years won this event at will, but

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Ledbetter Baptist Church

4116 Leesburg Street * Dallas, Tx. 75212 Pastor’s Office: (214) 631-5627 Church Office: (214) 631-1825 Weekly Worship Opportunities Sunday 9:30 am … Sunday School 11:00 am … Morning Worship Service 5:30 pm … Baptist Training Union 7:00 pm … Evening Worship Service Monday 7:00 pm … Brotherhood (2nd & 4th) Wednesday 7:00 pm … Prayer Meeting 8:00 pm … Teachers’ Meeting Friday 7:00 pm … Teachers’ Class (2nd & 4th) TBA … Choir Rehearsal TBA … Mission Saturday TBA … Youth Rehearsal / Meeting TBA … Ushers’ Meeting

1403 Morrell Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 946-4522 gmpbchurch@aol.com Tele-worship - 1-866-844-6291 Access Number - 1531804# Sunday School 8:30am Morning Worship 9:45am Wednesday Night Services 6:30pm

Pastor Don. W. Bryant

M.E.T.R.O. Christ’s Church 405 E. Parkerville Rd. Cedar Hill, Tx. 75104 972-293-8188 Sunday Bible Study 9:00am Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Dr. Kenneth Greene

St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church “Equipping the Saints for Kingdom Work” 218 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas TX. 75216 214-497-8560 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship 11:30

Rev. Anthony Cole Pastor

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Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

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Greater Greater Golden Gate Golden GateMissionary Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry

9333 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228 Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday or by appointment - 11am – 3:00 pm 9333 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228 Church Office: (214) 327-1250 Church Fax: (214) 327-1359 Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday or by appointment - 11am – 3:00 pm Early Morning Worship Service 8:00 a.m.

Church Office: (214) 327-1250 Church Fax: (214) 327-1359

3423 Fordham Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75216 3423 Fordham Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75216 (469) 231-5512 (469) 231-5512 atr@mail.com atr@mail.com www.atrwalkbyfaithministryweebly.com www.atrwalkbyfaithministryweebly.com Sunday Morning Worship - 9:00 am & 11:00 am.

Sunday Morning Worship - 9:00 am & 11:00 am.

Wednesday 7:00 pm. - Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm. - Bible Study Every 4th Saturday - Good God Almighty Musical

Sunday School (Educational Building) 9:30 a.m.

Early MorningOrientation Worship Service 8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.

New Members Class (Church Sanctuary) Nursery School (open at 10:45 Worship Service) 10:45 a.m.

Sunday (Educational Building) 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship Service (Church Sanctuary) 10:45 a.m.

New MembersndOrientation Class (Church Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m.

Brotherhood (2 Sunday-Lenwood Nursing Home, 2017 W. Virginia Drive, Nursery (open at 10:45 Worship Service) 10:45 a.m.

75237) 3:00pm Children’sWorship Church and Children’s ChoirSanctuary) (1st, 3rd & 4th and 5th) 10:45 10:45 a.m.

Morning Service (Church

Every 4th Saturday - Good God Almighty Musical

“We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight * 2 Corinthians 5:7”

Apostle W.C. Traylor, Apostle W.C. Traylor, Jr. Jr.

www.greatergoldengate.org

"We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight * 2 Corinthians 5:7"

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Bible Believers Missionary Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church 2703 Carpenter Avenue - Dallas, Tx. 75215

2703 Carpenter Avenue - Dallas, Tx. 75215 (817) 879-1225 (817) 879-1225 alreadyapproved@hotmail.com alreadyapproved@hotmail.com Sunday School ... 9:45 am.

Sunday SchoolMorning ... 9:45 am.

Worship Service ... 11:00 am.

Morning Worship Service ... 11:00 am.

Wednesday Prayer, Bible Study ... 7:00 pm. Gregory D. Franklin, Sr. Sr. Gregory D. Franklin, Wednesday Prayer, Bible Study ... 7:00 pm.

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Greater Mt. Hebron M.B.C. Greater Mt. Hebron M.B.C.

2335 56th St. Dallas, Tx. 75241 Church: (214) 374-4759 Web address: 2335 56th St. www.gmhbc.org Dallas, Tx. 75241 Church: (214) 374-4759 Sunday Early Morning Worship – 8:00 am Web address: www.gmhbc.org Sunday Early Morning 8:00 am– 10:30 am Sunday School – 9:15 am Worship Morning–Worship Sunday School – 9:15 am pm Morning Worship 10:30 Tuesday-Teen Night – 7:00 Grief Ministry 7:00–pm 1st am & 3rd Tuesday-Teen Night – 7:00 pm Grief Ministry 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Overcomer’s Outreach @ 7:00 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday Overcomer’s Outreach @ 7:00 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Men & @ 7:00 pm Bible StudyStudy @7:45@7:45 pm pm Men &Women WomenMinistry Ministry @ 7:00 pm Bible Thursday Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 Thursday Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 pm pm Usher MeetingEvery Every4th 4th Thursday Usher Meeting Thursday

Little FriendshipBaptist Baptist Church Little Friendship Church

Rev. Fred Conwright Pastor

Rev. Fred Conwright Pastor

2415 Ann Arbor Ave. Ave. 2415 Ann Arbor Dallas, Tx.Tx. 75216 Dallas, 75216 (214) 374-3639 (214) 374-3639 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m.a.m.

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

Rev. Fabian K. Jacko

Rev. Fabian K. Jacko Rev. Fabian K. Jacko

Brotherhood (2nd Sunday-Lenwood Nursing Home, 2017 W. Virginia Drive, 75237) 3:00pm

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New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church

8108 Mask Drive Dallas, TX 75241 (214) 498-4439 … Office Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Men / Women Meeting (1st & 3rd Wed.) 7 – 8 p.m.

Bible Study (1st & 3rd Wed.) 8 – 9 p.m.

Bible Study (2nd & 4th Wed.) 7 – 8 p.m.

Fellowship Dinner/Bible Study(5th Wed.)6:15 – 8:30 p.m. revrdr@aol.com www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

www.newhorizonmbc.net

Resurrection Body of Christ

Pastor Ronald D. Richardson

901 E. Parkerville Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115 214-434-0252 firstladyjacobs@aol.com Sunday School Time: _9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Mid-week Service: Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Bible Study, Etc): Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Christian Chapel Temple of Faith 14120 Noel Rd. Dallas, Tx. 75240 Church (972) 239-1120 Fax (972) 239-5925 Worship Services: 8 & 10:45 am.

Sunday School: 9:30 am.

Wednesday: Noon Prayer

Rev. Kwesi R. Kamau Pastor

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One who desires to see growth and revival in our congregation, youth department and outreach in the community. If you feel that you are called by God to lead us, please send your resume and contact information to:

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