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By Joseph Green-Bishop Williams Known to all of his students as Ralph was One of the nation’s Ralphell certified USA Track and ''Coach" Field Official, certified leading artistic theater Johnson Southwestern Basketball directors, experienced in was born in Waco, Official and a Hero to his Hollywood and in New York drama productions, Texas on July 15, 1929, family and us. is now at the Jubilee and departed his life Coach won the State in on October29, 1956 at Rockdale before Theatre in Ft. Worth. Tre 2012 at Dallas Charlton moving to Odessa Public Garrett, who came from Los Angeles two years Methodist Hospital.

School in 1957 where Coach Johnson he retired , and became ago to guide the theater gradurated with honors a faithful member of St. that was started 32 years from A.J. Moore High James Baptist Church of ago by Rudy Eastman, a former teacher, with School in Waco. Texas Odessa. a passion for the arts, and was a member of The BBQ Postcard_Layout 1 2/7/2012 2:32 PM Page 1 Coach leave toCTlive his described the Jubilee National Honors Society.

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“We are going to be a nationally recognized quality theater that is produced for a culturally diverse audience,” Garrett said. “One of our original missions was to promote understanding between different types of people and we are meeting that objective.”

Garrett noted that the audiences that attend the theater’s productions include people of nearly every racial group.

Called the “jewel of the city” by civic leaders and elected officials in Ft.

Worth, Garrett, a Houston native, said that the theater, located on Main Street in downtown Ft. Worth, attracts nearly a quarter of its audiences from Dallas. “We are a regional theater and we are very proud of that.”

On November 24, Garrett said Jubilee will premiere a work entitled Black Spurs, a family musical about the colorful and diverse history that shaped the Wild West.

The production is being funded with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The production was written

by Celeste Bedford and

scored by Ron Hasley.

Included among the cast is veteran actor Robert Rouse, Garrett said.

“Tickets for the production range from $12.00 to $25.00,” Garrett said. “They can be purchased online at jubileetheatre.org or at the box office.

In addition to producing shows and conducting acting classes, Garrett has created productions that have been performed in Ft. Worth area schools.

“We have taken the productions into the schools at no charge.

We are a part of this community and we believe in giving back to it with our skills and our talents.”

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Anger? Hate? Deceitfulness? elected school board that decided to bring Unforgiveness? Selfishness? there are no levels! One sin is

By Geraldine in an individual they thought would do a Conceit?

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A gossip? Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes! We cannot call Hooker the individual chosen by the board a chance Are you two-faced? Have ourselves Christians but just to do his job and not jump on him every time a judgmental spirit? Is maybe bend the rules here or he takes a breath. a troublemaker? A liar? there to suit ourselves.

It takes a great deal A thief? An adulterer? A The school system is political in nature.

The world is really While we would hope that our objective is to of courage to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;True fornicator? Etc.. These spirits watching all of us! Please, educate our children and give them a chance Christianâ&#x20AC;? It means living have the power to destroy life donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Jesus down! If He for a decent future, there are those who see away from â&#x20AC;&#x153;the worldâ&#x20AC;?. It and do so quite effectively! was here today He would is making the unpopular the system as just another political tool. And Or...do they witness the weep bitterly for His people decisions. It is NOT going outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the choices they are they open their mouths each time there is an along with the rest of the with; faith, love, peace, joy, making. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be one of opportunity to get some media coverage. crowd. It is resting in the charity, humility, kindness, those who are so deceived!

As citizens, we must urge that our tenderness, The cross carries with it a politicians and our school board members faith and care of the Father meekness, who sees to our every need longsuffering, temperance, truth that only those who give Mr. Miles and his team a chance to right and want. Oh, the joy! Have goodness, a laying down truly believe know. They our school system. That is the job that they you known this joy in your of ones life, honesty, know this truth because they were selected to do. If they are not given a commitment, purity and have SOUGHT after it, and chance they will simply perform like those life?

The world is watching! Do patience. The works of the then APPLIED it directly in who have failed us in the past. They will fail you call yourself a Christian? Holy Spirit have the ability their lives! our children and all of us will be the less for Just what do they see? to destroy sin and give life! it.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both Christians and we attend the same church. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had this debate about alcohol for the longest time. I know we could ask our own pastor, but neither of us really wants to; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want him that deep into my business. So, my understanding of alcohol as it relates to Christians is that we can have it if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting overly intoxicated, except if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a minister or deacon, then I was taught that you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

have any. My friend says that as Christians we should not drink alcohol at all. Now, the reason why this is an issue with us is because I do like to have the occasional cocktail and if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with me, or if she finds out about it, she throws a fit. So what is your perspective on this? I hope this is not too trivial for you to answer; we really do value your opinion.

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Taking the Super out of Supersize Part I Proverbs 20:1 “Wine is a mocker; Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”

The Bible describes this style of living as wanton living, living in the land of excess.

We are that type of people; enough is never enough. Gluttony is taking more into the body than what is needed. There are people that eat to live and those that live to eat. When was the last time that you fasted, most do not because they love to eat. It was spoken this last week that we have lost what the prophets and apostles had, such as healing and miracles, Jesus said that these signs shall follow them the believers.

We have lost the way because our God has become our belly, our want and desire has been the table. Some of us are so bad that we say things like “What are we having for dinner?” Right

after breakfast. Just like blind spots in an automobile, so are there distractions many of which can be fatal. We just do not see them coming. Overindulging in too much food or drink can be no different than the prodigal son or Belshazzar who was eating and drink to his own death. All because of strong desires to consume. To the glutton, eating and drinking are more important than strengthening family relationships, sleeping, working, playing, or serving God. There is no discipline in the life of a Glutton.

The addition to sugar, alcohol, fat, or any substance that is taken into the body becomes the focus of life. Our Nation has a problem with it, which in turn is leaking into the church. Over 7 million people in the U.S. are classified as severely Obese, 13 million are Obese, and 80 million are over-weight. That is over 1/3rd of our population. There are 264 million Americans. Reports have showed that only 10 percent of those have a related medical problem, such as a bad thyroid. The other 90 percent are over-weight because they eat too much and obese because they

chose to be. Gluttony is not something that we can hide it is out there for the entire world to see. Do you realize that the calorie intake on average for all of the countries in the world (excluding the U.S.) is about 436 calories per day! The average American eats 3,576 calories per day! Sugar, the average American eats 129 pounds per year; the average teenager eats 400 lbs of sugar per year.

Americans eat 52 teaspoons of fat and 6 to 7 teaspoons of salt per day. You mix those two in a bowl together and you will have a tough time getting the spoon out of the mixture.

I laugh sometimes at us when we sit down to a meal that has a super deluxe nachos, to get us ready to eat the real food coming such as a country fried steak, with gravy, biscuits, a loaded baked potato, finished off with a piece of pie, and we have the audacity to say “Let us pray and ask God to bless it for us.” Then we throw away the leftovers.

Like most of the other fatal mistakes in the 7 deadly sins, this has land mines that will blow up in our face. Some of us eat or drink to forget a problem, or eat to relieve stress. Some eat because

they have nothing else to do, they are just bored. Well, it is about time that we get a handle on the glutton in our lives.

Remember you cannot hide it, so defeat it. It does not just have to be the obese person that can be gluttons; it can be thin people too. Gluttony is turning to food for comfort, recreation, satisfaction, rather than turning to the Lord who supplies all of our needs.

Gluttony is more than just about food, what about those that are the exercise junkies, just can’t get enough of the gym. What about those who suffer from bulimia, or anorexia? Excessive dieting is the opposite of Gluttony.

Compulsive dieters are just as concerned about food as those who are gluttons. Listen, Gluttony is the sin of being preoccupied with food in whatever state.

The Roman world was filled with gluttons; people would fill their bellies and then go throw up just so they could continue eating more. They were totally submerged in self-gratification.

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Don’t Miss the Dead Sea Scrolls & The Bible Exhibit!!

complete. Visitors can also participate with hands on activities at the outdoor Qumran Simulated Dig Site, a replica of the city of Qumran near where the scrolls were discovered.

By Gloria Reed Austin

While participating in a realistic excavation led by the seminary’s Ph.D. archaeology students, if a visitor finds a potsherd, they can take it home.

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There is an exhibit in Fort Worth that you really should not miss and as the opportunity to see it comes to an end very soon I wanted to highlight it in this article.

Several fragments of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, along with a variety of other rare and precious artifacts have found their way to Fort Worth, more than 7,000 miles for their origins in the Near East.

In partnership with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Kando family of Bethlehem and the Steve Green Collection, several scrolls are on display at the Southwestern Seminary (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, www.swbts.edu) as the centerpiece of the exhibition “Dead Sea Scrolls & the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures”.

The exhibition ends January 13, 2013.

The 2,000-year-old fragments include the oldest know copies of the Hebrew Old Testament, transcribed around the time Jesus walked the earth. A truly comprehensive exhibition, “Dead Sea Scrolls & the Bible” displays a total of 21 fragments, 12 of which are on public display for the first time, after being hidden away in private collections for decades.

The biblical passages presented include verses from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 1 Kings, Nehemiah, the Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Joel, Amos and Jonah.

The exhibition traces the journey of Scripture from the time of the scrolls to modern day, illustrating that history with a medieval palimpsest, a portion of the 1455 Gutenberg Bible, a 1611 King James Bible, and more. Visitors can see a portion of the St. John’s Bible, a modern day, handwritten, illuminated Bible, which took a whole team of artists and scholars more than a decade to

Tickets are available at the door and online, with general admission starting at $25 with reduced costs for seniors, students and children.

Exhibition hours are Monday – Saturday from 10AM until 8PM, and Sunday from 1PM until 7PM in the MacGorman Performing Arts Center, 4616 Stanley Avenue.

For additional information about the exhibit or to buy tickets, you may call 1-877-789-0876, or visit the exhibit’s website at www.SeeTheScrolls.com.

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Who is Minding the Kitchen?

By Lorie Blair

Have you ever gone to your favorite eatery one day and they were there full of patrons and then gone back a day or so later and they are closed? Have you watched Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and wondered where he finds these restaurants? Where are the agencies that are suppose to monitor and watch if what we are being served is up to standards and city guidelines? Are

they protecting us or failing to protect us?

Well, as I visit the top notch to hole in the wall eating establishments to write my Just a Bite reviews I began to wonder are there locations that produce great tasting food that aren’t quite, well should I say, a little Kitchen Nightmarish? It is one thing to produce good food and to see a serving space that is clean but what about the kitchen? The place we are not permitted to visit. The place completely closed to all of us but the space that can make you ill as well as serve you what may appear to be wonderful cuisine.

As I noticed the number of restaurants that we have here in the Metroplex I wondered who regulates these places. How are we to know which ones have issues from those that meet the guidelines for cleanliness to proper food handling and preparations and sanitations. Do we have to research each eating location prior to spending our money?

Well, I went on a mission to find out all that I can since it is if you don’t ask and they don’t have to tell us how well they do we never know if we risk food poisoning or just a good meal.

Per the City of Dallas Code Compliance Restaurant and Bar Inspection Division there are about 6,000 “permitted” permanent food establishments including restaurants, convenience stores, food and espresso

carts, coffee shops, delis, grocery stores and schools; there are nearly 800 Mobile Food Units/ Kiosk; there are nearly 3000 Temporary Food Establishment inspections conducted annually (occurring mostly on weekends/ holidays) including the State Fair of Texas, New Years Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, Taste of Dallas, and many other large and small events). All are inspected by a licensed sanitarian from the City of Dallas Code Compliance Restaurant and Bar Inspection Division. All restaurants are supposed to be inspected once every 6 months unless there is a need to do so more frequently.

Each restaurant is awarded a score from 100 down to 59 or below.

Here is the scoring range per the code compliance website Score Range 100-90 (Very Good - Regular 6 month inspection) 89-80 (Good - Regular 6 month inspection) 79-70 Passing - Requires reinspection within 30 days) 69-60 (Failing - Requires follow-up inspection within 10 days or closure) 59 and below (Unacceptable Closure; requires inspection before reopening) Under City of Dallas Ordinance Sec. 17-10.2(b) a food establishment shall provide a copy of the most recent inspection report to any customer or potential customer upon request. If we don’t ask then they don’t have to tell where is the push for a restaurant

to provide top notch conditions?

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Even private cafeterias like the ones at your job are subject to these ordinances. They too must comply with the rules and grading or suffer the same consequences.

You can also go to the City of Dallas Code Compliance website restaurant and bar link inspection http://www. dallascityhall.com/code_compliance/ index.html. From this link you can go to the food score link http://www. dallascityhall.com/code_compliance/ restaurant_food_scores.html and then search the Search the Restaurant Food Scores link to see how well or poorly a restaurant or your office cafeteria follows the cities sanitation standards.

I did my own search and found that the inspectors are way behind or not posting scores as they should be. So if you ask and they do not give you a current score know that they may be giving you all that they have and the inspectors haven’t done their six month inspections. I also found some places that are thought to be upper crust had questionable scores at one time this year and places that I thought a home like restaurant that constantly score high. OUCH!!! Lesson learned here is that cost does not guarantee quality and quality does not come in the packages you expect it to come in.

Some years ago I remembered that the media would report restaurant scores and provide us with notification when restaurants were being closed. Today there seems not to be anyone supplying us with this information. Are we to

assume all restaurants are self managing their behavior? Doubt it!

In California and New York City all restaurants must post their grade at their entry. It is a way of self patrolling and behavior modification. It is simple how this works; the city inspects and provides a grade. The restaurant must post their grade where all patrons can see it. If they get a grade lower than what a consumer thinks is acceptable then the establishment tends to serve fewer patrons. So, if you tie their ability to earn a living with the sign on the door the behavior in the kitchen tends to change. Yes!!

I called the City of Dallas code compliance office. It is sad that when we are talking about our welfare and safety this department has been severely understaffed.

Due to budget cuts and layoffs the City of Dallas Code Compliance has gone from a 20 person inspection team down to 8. There is a push to staff back up to 19 by January 2013 but with the number of restaurants there are in the city of Dallas I wonder if 19 inspectors are enough.

As a consumer I challenge the city to do more to protect and inform us. As consumers I challenge each one of us to call your city council and ask for change and better protection. Maybe they should require all eating establishments to post their scores as they do in California and New York City.

For all the restaurants out there be warned I was given a suggestion for us as consumers to help ourselves.

We do not want to be served from a Kitchen Nightmare so here is what was suggested. We should take a trip to the restrooms. If they are not clean enough, lack supplies to wash and dry your hands then maybe you want to rethink eating there. If you tell management that there is attention needed and they do not move to quickly remedy the problem then that is probably the same attitude they may have in the kitchen.

Service begins in the kitchen and extends to every aspect of the eating establishment and each eating establishment that remembers that keeping it clean and following the health and safety rules is the first and most important rule of providing us with exceptional service.

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Remembering Superintendent Camon Collins Superintendent Camon Collins was born to the parentage of Jerry and Mary Jane Thurston-Collins in Leon County, Texas on March 1, 1921 and was the youngest of ten siblings.

He was united in marriage to Ola (Cindy) Campbell-Collins in 1946 and to this union four children were born. He was later married to Laurine BarnettCollins in 1972 until his death.

He was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 13 and was a member and hard supporter of the Church of God in Christ for seventy eight years.

He also heard the call of God to preach the Gospel in 1953 and built the Collins Chapel Church of God in Christ in 1954. He was the pastor of Wheatley Church of God in Christ for the past thirty three years. He was also District Superintendent of the Wheatley District and has been for the past thirty three years.

Supt. Collins was President of the State Evangelist Department of Texas Northeast Jurisdiction for twelve years.

In 1973, he negotiated the finance of a half million dollars for "Saintsville," State Headquarters of Texas Northeast Jurisdiction COGIC. He built thirty five churches for the Church of God in Christ, Methodist, Baptist, Full Gospel, Church of Christ and other Church denominations.

Superintendent Collins served on the International Judiciary Board of the Pastors and Elders Council and

on the Bishops' Class in the National Convocation of the COGIC. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Bishops' Seminar Class, Treasurer of the Trustee Board of Texas Northeast Jurisdiction for eight years, Administrative Assistant to Bishop J. Neaul Haynes for seven years and received Special Recognition for Excellence in District Superintendent Supervision.

Among other outstanding awards, Superintendent Collins received the "C.H. Mason Achievement Award" from the Church of God in Christ International in 1975, a Key to the City of Dallas in 1984, City of Dallas Certification of Special Recognition in 1999, and "Honorary Citizens Award" in 2012.

He received his formal education in Marque, Texas. He completed a mortgage financing course in 1953 and several vocational courses. He was a

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Superintendent Collins was the owner of the O.M. Campbell Construction Co., Inc. and owner of C & C Cafe in North Dallas for 6 years. He also opened one of the first Sr. Adult Foster Homes in Dallas.

In service to his country (U.S. Army) as Staff Sergeant, he supervised two hundred fifty men for forty two months in World War II and received eight awards.

Superintendent Collins was preceded in death by his father Jerry Collins; Mother, Mary Jane Thurston-Collins; seven sisters and two brothers He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Laurine Barnett Collins; daughters, Cathy Collins-Green (CB), Claudene Collins, Jeaner CollinsClewis (OC),; Brandie Johnson; Son: Camon Collins, Jr.; grandchildren: Candace Green, Camon Collins, III; great granddaughter: Chyna Collins; stepdaughter, Pam (Rev. Kenneth Williams); stepson, Rev. Jesse Hamilton Jr., (Etoyce); seven step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one greatgreat grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, godsons, goddaughters and the Wheatley Church family.

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Spelman cuts athletics in favor of campus – wide wellness initiative Many colleges will do just about anything to get a bigger share of the ever-increasing revenue and recognition brought from participation in intercollegiate athletics. This past year alone, universities rushed to join conferences that made little sense geographically or competitively, and college presidents dropped their initial resistance to a football playoff system.

Spelman College is doing the exact opposite.

The historically black liberal arts women’s college in Atlanta will announce today that it is completely eliminating intercollegiate athletics at the end of this academic year.

Granted, Spelman’s presence in the NCAA was minuscule compared to that of many others, and the Division III College with 80 athletes is hardly getting the same attention as the Division I program that fields hundreds (and enjoys lucrative deals from championship appearances and television contracts).

So rather than dedicate its resources to programs from which only 4 percent of Spelman’s 2,000 students benefit, President Beverly Daniel Tatum decided to direct that money--nearly $1 million--and energy toward a campus wide fitness and wellness initiative that she sees as crucial to her students’ health and overall well-being.

“We say we are preparing them for their future lives, but when we think about our involvement in intercollegiate athletics or our activities in our physical education classes, those are not necessarily the things they’re going to do after graduation,” Tatum said in an interview. “We want them to live long and healthy lives so they can get the return on that investment they’ve made in higher education…. We really see this as a lifesaving activity that we are engaging in.”

Life-saving because 44 percent of black women over the age of 20 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention, and black women are more than twice as likely as white women to develop Type 2 diabetes. Life-saving because black women are more likely to suffer and die early from heart disease, breast cancer or stroke, afflictions all linked to obesity – and because four in five black women are obese or overweight, and by the age of 17 more than half of black girls repot engaging in no leisure time physical activity at all, according to the National Institutes of Health.

While Tatum hopes other institutions will follow suit in their own ways, she said, Spelman has “not only a special responsibility, but a special opportunity” -- as a historically black college -- to address this issue. And regarding Spelman in particular, she points to its mission statement, which “seeks to empower the total person.”

“The habits you develop as a college student often carry you through the rest of your life. We have four years to really shape students in many

different ways,” she said. “In the African-American community, it seems like an especially important moment in their lives to make an intervention.”

Spelman has always had a physical education requirement, but it’s redesigning the curriculum to focus more on fitness and activities career women are likely to continue with as adults: more running, less archery; more yoga, less badminton. Instead of teaching how to play the game, instructors will help students understand their own bodies and their individual needs. It’s all about personal wellness. In addition to the PE classes will be voluntary not-for-credit courses, already available but limited in scale because most campus resources were directed toward intercollegiate athletics and not co-curricular activities. Those courses will include things like Zumba and hip-hop aerobics – “lots of creative courses that students See SPELMAN, Page 9

by film and television stars Barry Corbin and Dean Smith. Also in attendance was World Champion Bull Rider Charles Sampson (who is also an NMWHM Hall of Fame Inductee) and fellow inductees Lee Reed, Harold Cash, and Freddie “Skeet” Gordon. The rodeo took place at Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The events were fundraisers for the museum’s Youth Education Programs and Pam Grier Community Garden. (www.cowboysofcolor.org; Info@cowboysofcolor.org.).

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find very interesting and are participating in students who are still here,” Tatum said, noting that by the time intercollegiate already,” Tatum said.

Just one problem: there’s nowhere to put athletics is cut, 40 students who came to everyone. So the college is raising $13 Spelman expecting to play NCAA sports million ($6 million down so far) to renovate won’t be able to. “That said, athletics has its gymnasium, which was built in the 1950s. never been a very big part of the Spelman All this will be supplemented with a strictly experience. Most young women who want educational component. Part of that is to come to Spelman are choosing Spelman convocations like the one today, which will for reasons other than our intercollegiate focus on wellness issues and why they’re athletics program. So I think the students particularly significant for black women. who really want to be at Spelman still will There’s also!"#$%"&$%""&' the Presidential ()**)+,'-./+,0'1'2)/34)+'-./+,0 Wellness want to be at Spelman.” !

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No college has withdrawn from the of higher education is that institutions NCAA in the last decade, a spokeswoman specialize in all kinds of programs and said. (Inside Higher Ed’s press deadline activities. There are plenty of schools that did not permit for research further back offer intercollegiate athletics programs, in time.) Some colleges have eliminated where kids can go if that is important to intercollegiate sports citing major financial them.”

Tatum is calling the initiative a “wellness difficulties, including the University of Bridgeport in 1991 and Life University (then revolution,” and she explained why. “I think Life College) in 2002, but in those and that our students are women who will August 3, 2012 other cases the programs were eventually change the world,” Tatum said. “Spelman women are leaders, and have been for the reinstated.

Tatum doesn’t think it will affect the last 132 years. When our founders founded campus much. (Spelman was competitive, the college in 1881 it was with the idea that too; the cross-country team just won a they were going to educate women who would go out and educate others. In that conference championship.) same spirit, we feel we are going to educate “Certainly, the young women who are women about wellness…. involved in intercollegiate athletics are “They can have a ripple effect that goes passionate about it, and so I don’t want to minimize the disappointment of those well beyond their own experience to really touch the lives of lots of people.”

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Happy Birthday John Jr. The Golden Gate Funeral Home, a leader in the philanthropic movement in the country, is a trend setter in business because its employees believe in its owners and its owners believes in providing their customers with exemplary service.

On a recent Thursday at the Luby’s eatery located on Hampton and highway 67 in Dallas, employees of Golden Gate, its founder, John Beckwith Sr., members of his family, employees and friends of his company came together to celebrate the birthday of John Beckwith Jr., whose reputation for excellence in the funeral industry stretches from the eastern coast of the United States to the western.

“The Beckwith family consists of wonderful people who believe in serving others and who give of themselves for the betterment of this community and its people,” said Elite News publisher, William Bill Blair, who organized the gathering.

“Dallas has advanced far beyond other cities because of the contributions made each day by people like John Beckwith Jr. and his father, John Beckwith Sr.,” he said. “They continue to be important to the development of Dallas. They have been crucial to our growth for a long time, and their involvement will continue for many years to come.”

Many in the business, religious and government communities came out to celebrate

the birthday of the younger Mr. Beckwith.

“John is a tremendous human being and astute business owner,” said Larry Taylor, a partner in the Cochran Law Firm. “He has set personal standards for other business owner to emulate.”

Among those paying tribute to Beckwith was Dallas pastor and business owner, Corey Toney.

“I am delighted to celebrate John’s birth,” said Toney. “He has a giving heart and a spirit of love. Everyone who comes to know him grows to respect and admire him.”

The celebrants, including John’s two sisters, Charlotte and Carolyn, ate lunch and were entertained by a blues duo. Dancing took place in the aisles of the restaurant while the party goers, led by Mr. Blair, who recently celebrated his 91st birthday, danced and waved their hands in the air.

“This is a wonderful birthday tribute,” said John Beckwith Jr., who thanked all of those who attended the celebration, including employees from Golden Gate. He invited everyone at the party to have a slice of chocolate cake before a benediction was said by Reverend Adrian McCullough, a valued Golden Gate staff member.

“I am very happy for my son, for my other children, for the people of Texas and for the employees of Golden Gate,” said Mr. Beckwith Sr. “We have always attempted to serve. It is something that I instilled in each of my children.”

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What’s Really Cooking at Roosevelt High School (Dallas)?

Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy of Health Sciences and Health Science Satellite Magnet is a pathway that is designed to prepare students for success in post secondary education and in the workplace. Students are prepared to excel academically, physically, and socially.

The Academy/Magnet allows students to explore careers of their choice, receive hands-on instruction, and apply principles learned in their academic classes.

They can use career skills for employment or to continue their education at an advanced level. Some students can also receive dual high school and college credit.

Specific emphasis is placed on career pathways that lead to culinary arts/ dietary, sports medicine, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy technician. The culinary arts students are responsible for skillfully preparing meals and having knowledge of diet and nutrition. Sports medicine students

follow the sports medicine pathway and train to work as an athletic trainer, physical therapist, or other therapy pathways.

Respiratory therapy students train to work with patients suffering from acute or chronic cardiac and respiratory diseases. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists to prepare prescriptions, communicate with doctors, and establish and maintain patient files.

health science is a necessity. Prospective students and parents are invited to contact Roosevelt for information and campus visits.

The Academy/Magnet are “schools within a school” that offer rigorous curriculum along with the opportunity to participate in electives and extracurricular activities with the comprehensive high school students.

Roosevelt provides opportunities to participate in internships during their senior year. Through these internships, students merge classroom experiences with the real world of work.

The healthcare industry is projected to generate 3.2 million new jobs between 20082018. The Academy of Health Sciences/ Satellite Magnet offer opportunities to

Bishop College Reunion Luncheon All students in Dallas ISD may attend Roosevelt’s Academy of Health Sciences/ Satellite Magnet. There is no attendance zone; however, a student must apply for admission. A desire to pursue a career in

On Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Bishop College Alumni Association's Biennial Reunion Luncheon, Sandra Clark was one of the 2012 Honoree's recognized for her outstanding achievements. Pictured with her are her granddaughters, Jasmine and Cindy and Mr. Bobby Moten ('68), Alumni President.

better prepare and train future healthcare professionals by providing young people with an educational experience using career paths in the healthcare industry. Roosevelt is committed to preparing our students with the skills and opportunities to join the workforce and/or the post secondary arena at a level not available to those who are not enroll in Roosevelt’s programs.

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Dallas -Fort Worth can you believe it’s basketball season again? That’s right, the

Rick Perry Calls For DrugTesting Poor And Jobless

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) wants the poor and unemployed to prove they're not on drugs in order to be eligible to receive benefits from the government.

"Texas taxpayers will not subsidize or tolerate illegal drug abuse," Perry said in a statement on Tuesday. "Every dollar that goes to someone who uses it inappropriately is a dollar that can't go to a Texan who needs it for housing, child care or medicine."

During a press conference, Perry did not say there was rampant drug abuse among Texans receiving unemployment insurance or welfare dollars, but nevertheless stressed it was something the state should prevent.

"Unemployment benefits are meant not to be a way of life," Perry said.

Florida and Georgia are the only states requiring all applicants for welfare, formally known as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, to prove they're not on drugs. A federal court halted such testing in Florida, citing the U.S. Constitution's protections against unreasonable search and seizure, and mocking the state for its claims that the testing would save money. Georgia halted its testing scheme to wait and see how the Florida challenge shakes out.

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2012-2013 basketball is underway and we have some local prep stars that are considered among the top 50 impact players in the NCAA. It’s not a surprise, this area has long been known as the hot bed of basketball talent.I will spotlight 4 former high school stars that will rock the court this season. # 1- Tony Mitchell -UNT. Mitchell was the only freshmen in the country to average a double-double last season.Mitchell averaged 14.7 points and 10.3 rebounds and 3 blocks per game last season. The 6’8” 235 pound power forward is a former highschool standout who originally signed with Missouri coming out of high school.

But academic issues forced him to sit out a year. Mitchell eventually ended back in the great state of Texas and playing for the Mean Green.

As far as pure athleticism, there may not be another forward in the country that can compare to Tony Mitchell.If Mithcell continues to develop his all around game,and if he continues to dominate and overwhelm Before the judiciary put a stop to the testing, results from Florida's drug testing program suggested TANF applicants were much less likely than the general population to use drugs.

Federal law does not allow states to implement blanket testing of unemployment claimants, but Congress recently said states could test in certain circumstances . Twenty states already deny benefits to people who lose their jobs for drug-related reasons, according to the National Employment Law Project. Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature briefly pursued a drug testing bill earlier this year, but gave up after the Labor Department notified the state that the measure would jeopardize federal unemployment tax credits for the state's businesses.

Terry Burke, director of the Texas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully challenged Florida's law, called Perry's drug testing push "sad" in a statement on Tuesday.

"How sad that our state's highest elected officials have embraced this mean-spirited measure that would punish innocent children for their parents' conduct," Burke said. "This proposal is a costly, ineffective, inhumane and punitive effort by state government based on stereotypes about our state’s neediest Texans."

weaker competition in his conference, he’s definitely got a chance to be a lottery pick in the 2013 NBA draft,#2- Le’Bryan Nash OSU Nash arrived at O-State last year with some pretty high expectations to live up to. Nash had moments of greatness and moments of struggle during his freshman season, but overall he put together a solid performance, and averaged 13.3 points and 5 rebounds per game.The athletic sophomore swingman will now be looking to establish himself as one of the best players in the Big 12. To do that, Nash has to work on being a more consistent shooter and being a more well-rounded offensive threat.

No doubt LB has the obvious skills to be a star.If Nash turns out to be the player he was coming out of Lincoln, the Cowboys should be able to break the 20-win mark and get a spot in the NCAA Tournament.#3Marcus Smart OSU. Oklahoma State pulled off a huge recruiting coup by landing Marcus Smart.The 6’4” point guard drew rave reviews for his performances at the FIBA Americans U18 Championship in

Community Calendar November 18 --59th Annual Women’s Day Program 11:00 A.M. Salem Institutional Baptist Church 3918 Crozier St. Dallas, Tx. 75215 Rev. Todd M. Atkins, Pastor Theme: “Christian Women Striving To Become True Worshipers” Scripture: John 4:23 Morning Speaker: Sis. Victoria Rainbolt of Community West Baptist Church

Brazil this summer,he was a big part of the USA team’s run to a gold medal.The talented, humble and determined freshman is the type of player that the Cowboys need to help get the team back on track after a disappointing 15-18 season last year.

If Smart turns out to be as good as advertised, he and Le’Bryan Nash have the potential to develop into one of the most powerful one-two punches in college basketball the season. #4-Isaiah Austin Baylor Austin has the type of rare talent and outstanding work ethic to come in and make an instant impact for a Baylor team that will be looking to rebuild it’s front court this season.

The 7’0” freashman is already being touted as a potential lottery pick for the 2013 NBA draft, because of his rare combination of size,quickness, offensive skills and shotblocking ability. Good luck fellows have fun I’ll will be checking you out!!!! May God Bless You and Help Us Change the World!!!! Mark A Toliver II

Rev. J.L. Rainbolt, Pastor Dr. William Blair, a Charter Member of the Booker T. Washington Alumni Association reminds all former B.T.W. students, that the 10th Annual President’s Breakfast will be Dec. 1, 2012 at the Wyndham Hotel, 3300 Mockingbird Ln. Anyone who ever attended B.T.W. even for one day is an alumnae, “GO BULLDOGS”. For reservations please call Gloria Edwards-Fucals (214) 742-5329.

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In Dallas ISD, the Fine Arts Help Create Successful, Engaged Students Lew Blackburn Dallas ISD Trustee, District 5 Given the latest research on the benefits of the fine arts, Dallas ISD parents should not only encourage their children to excel academically but also to take full advantage of the district’s fine arts curriculum. Studies on the impact of fine arts participation show that students with an interest in a performing art may be more motivated and have an increased ability to concentrate when compared with other students. Based on their power to engage students emotionally, the arts have come out of the shadow of other disciplines and proven themselves to be effective tools for reinforcing learning.

In Dallas ISD, the curriculum provides students the opportunity to participate in at least one fine art at every grade level.

In addition, field trips present opportunities for students to visit museums, the symphony, dance performances and the opera. Evidence exists that such exposure helps to reduce student dropout, raises student attendance, builds critical thinking skills and creates more enthusiasm for learning.

In our schools, students at every grade level can learn not only to experience art but also to create it. From drawing and painting to singing in a choir, playing in a band or orchestra, joining a dance group, or performing in a play, students have extensive

opportunities to explore their creativity. In middle and high school, Dallas ISD students can pursue serious study of instrumental music, including being assigned an instrument for their personal use.

The arts also provide a lifeline to students considered at-risk, some of whom may lack the motivation or self-confidence that arms students with the resilience to bounce back from failure or setbacks. As they master a musical instrument, visit a museum, witness a ballet or experience live theater, students are often invigorated and motivated to stay in school and keep moving forward.

Through community-supported programs like Little Kids Rock, students are learning to compose and perform their own music on guitar‒opportunities that highlight and give voice to students who might otherwise remain in the background.

The Irma P. Hall Center Stage program puts students’ talents on public display as they write, direct, and perform original plays.

At the district’s six fine arts pathway high schools−Bryan Adams, David W. Carter, W.W. Samuell, Sunset, W.T. White and Woodrow Wilson‒partner organizations like the AT&T Performing Arts Center sponsor master classes, arrange visits by guest artists and donate tickets to live performances. And at all of our middle and high schools, bands, choirs, orchestras, and theatre students participate in UIL contests as well as solo and ensemble contests.

Families interested in learning more about Dallas ISD schools with special arts programs should attend the district’s Magnet Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1, at Skyline High School, 7777 Forney Road. The magnet fair will feature exhibits and information about the special interest areas offered by each of our 29 magnet schools. Parents can also receive applications, information about the application process, the general program requirements, the student selection timeline and the dates each school will host its public open house.

In news around District 5-More than 500 students, staff and parents packed the recent District 5 academic pep rally to celebrate student academic achievement. Bands, pep squads and cheerleaders performed and prizes were awarded to students for attendance, honor roll grades and reading. The next rally is set for Saturday, Feb. 9, at WilmerHutchins High School.

Target and the Heart of America Foundation recently unveiled a state-of-the-art library at George Washington Carver Learning Center. The renovated space features 2,000 new books, new furniture and shelving, new carpet and completely upgraded technology, including iPads.

I am available to meet with your group or organization to discuss Dallas ISD in general, and District 5 specifically.

Contact me at 972-925-3718 or at lblackburn@dallasisd.org.

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Let’s look a little further ahead on the holiday entertainment la n d s c a p e. . . Re g g a e /Pop/ Hip Hop Icon Matisyahu sets it off at Dallas House of Blues Monday, while Hip Hop great Wiz Khalifa KEVAN BROWNING jams the Dr. Pepper Star Welcome to the Center Tuesday weekend, baby!

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Dallas Associate of Real Estate Brokers The Women’s Council of the Dallas Associates of Real Estate Brokers (DAREB) enjoyed their 12th Annual Scholarship Breakfast celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Duncanville. The Women’s Council of DAREB is the local chapter of the Women’s Council of NAREB. The theme of this year’s event was “Women Leading in Excellence” and over 175 people in attendance watched as 9 “Women of Excellence” were presented from throughout the Dallas area. These women in our community, who excel in their careers, were recognized and honored in various fields. The 9 women who were honored included: Theda Redwine, Education; Gloria Price, Humanitarian; Krystal Wormly-Biggins, Law; Dr. Sharon Larkin, Medicine; Cassandra McCurdy, Sports; Carolyn Lucas, Business; Ester Davis, TV/Journalism; diane gibson, Community Activist (absent); and Hon. Phyllis Lister Brown, Politics. The Hon. Phyllis Lister Brown was the event’s keynote speaker in addition to being honored as a Woman of Excellence. She was also honored as winning the election as judge for the 162nd Civil District Court. Her words were very inspirational to all who were present.

An additional highlight of the morning was the presentation of the Pinnacle Award. This award is the Women’s Council’s most prestigious award and is presented each year to an outstanding woman who has demonstrated, by honorable reputation, integrity, honesty and the distinction of multiple accomplishments in the field of business, religion, politics or social service, and has made a positive impact in the African American community. This year’s award went to Ms. Deborah Canady who is currently employed by Chase as a Business Development Manager. Deborah has developed partnerships and relationships with local employers and faith based groups to promote homeownership. She is a certified homebuyer counselor and conducts

monthly workshops utilizing expert housing resource professionals in her sessions. She counsels participants on budgeting, credit restoration, and develops a plan of action through a homebuyer club.

Deborah also has certifications in loss mitigation and credit counseling.

Another award which the Women’s Council took pride in presenting was the “Man of the Year” award. This year’s award went to Mr. Harold Carter of Harold Carter Realtors. Mr. Carter has demonstrated a sincere love for the organization and the community and has contributed and participated countless times to help their cause.

The local chapter was honored to have in attendance the Women’s Council of NAREB’s National President, Ms. Terry Worthy of Los Angeles, California.

President Worthy gave greetings on behalf of the national organization and remarks at the end of the program. She indicated what a wonderful program the local chapter gave and that she had really enjoyed the sights of the Dallas area.

An added bonus to the occasion was the prayers given by little Isaiah Jackson, a 7 year old wonder from the Potter’s House who God has graced to pray over thousands of people.

Ending the program was Sharon Middlebrooks, Women’s Council of DAREB President who thanked everyone for supporting the organization and the event, especially Latonia Donaldson and Prime Lending, who was this year’s theme sponsor.

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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

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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

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Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

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Cornerstone Baptist Church

1819 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Dallas, Tx. 75215 214.426.5468 www.cornerstonedallas.org Sunday: Early Morning Worship ... 8:00 am.

Morning Worship ... 11:00 am.

Sunday School ... 9:30 am.

Wednesday Bible Study ... 7:00 pm.

Dallas Rev. Chris Simmons, Pastor

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Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry

9333Gate FergusonMissionary Road Dallas, Texas 75228 Greater Golden Pastor’s Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday or by appointment - 11am – 3:00 pm Church Office:Church (214) 327-1250 Church Fax: (214) 327-1359 Baptist

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.

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

9333 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228 Early Morning Worship ServiceTuesday, 8:00Wednesday a.m.

Pastor’s Office Hours: or by appointment School (Educational -Sunday 11am – 3:00 pm Building) 9:30 a.m.

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

New Morning Members Orientation Class (Church Sanctuary) NurserySchool (open at(Educational 10:45 Worship Building) Service) 10:45 a.m.

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

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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.

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Worship Service ... 11:00 am.

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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 2335address: 56th St.www.gmhbc.org Dallas, Tx. 75241 Church: (214) 374-4759 Sunday Early Morning Worship – 8:00 am Web address: www.gmhbc.org SundaySchool Early –Morning 8:00 am Sunday 9:15 am Worship Morning –Worship – 10:30 am Sunday School – 9:15 ampmMorning Worship 10:30 am Tuesday-Teen Night – 7:00 Grief Ministry 7:00–pm 1st & 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 Ministry @ 7:00 pm Bible StudyStudy @7:45@7:45 pm pm Men&&Women Women Ministry @ 7:00 pm Bible Thursday Choir Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 Thursday Rehearsal – 7:00 pm pm UsherMeeting MeetingEvery Every Thursday Usher 4th4th Thursday

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Rev. Fred Conwright Pastor

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

2251Ann Lawrence 2415 ArborStreet Ave. Dallas, Tx. 75215 Dallas, Tx. 75216 (214) 428-0462 rsmbc2012@attglobal.net (214) 374-3639 Morning Service … 8:00 am.

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– Sunday School Sunday School … 10:00 am.

11:00 a.m. – Morning Intercessory Prayer …Worship Wednesday 12:00 (Noon) & Thursday 6:00 pm.

Rev. David Toney Interim Pastor

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New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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

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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.

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Rev. Kwesi R. Kamau Pastor

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A Search For Our New Pastor

Dupree Jr., Derris Viewing: Friday, November 16, from 2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Free COGIC in Jesus Name, 2111 Morrell Ave, Dallas, Texas 75203.

Allen, Morgan Wake: Friday, November 16, from 6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. at New Life Church, 117 Wintergreen, Lancaster Texas 75134. Funeral: Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Refreshing Springs COGIC, 1308 Rogers Ave, Lancaster, Texas 75134.

Hamilton Jr., Bennie Viewing: Friday, November 16, from 2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. at True Believers Baptist Church, 603 Sparks Circle, Willis Point, Texas.

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is seeking a New Pastor for full-time service. Our pastor will be retiring after 30 years of devoted service. We are seeking a man of God who is a licensed and experienced pastor with a vision.

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