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Chandra and Reverend Dedrick Jennings of Sacred Funeral Home

The Jennings met while both were working at a Dallas funeral home.

They believe that the death of a loved one who dies in Christ is reason for celebration.

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Wilton Munnings has lived in the Dallas Metropolitan area for 20 years.

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By William “Bill� Blair Elite News Founder

Preach On Reverend CT I have known preachers in this town for decades. It was in the l960s when I approached the late Reverend S. M. Wright and informed him that I would like to align my newspaper fully with the clergy community.

It was one of the greatest moments in the life of the Elite News. Our faith institutions found a newspaper that they could rely upon and our newspaper found numerous church homes. Together we have helped to change Dallas.

Over the years I have witnessed numerous preachers come and go in our community.

Many of them have had a phenomenal impact as agents of change and proclaimers of the word. At the helm of our churches have been our clergy. A great church has a greater pastor.

Now, one of finest young men in our community, Reverend CT( Toney, raised( in M"7/(D(( a family of clergy, has answered his call to ministry. He has launched New Leaf Family Church in Pleasant Grove. Just last Sunday 65 new members joined the church. It is my belief that the church, under the leadership of Pastor Toney will become one of the most significant in the life of Dallas.

This young man has spent the last four years in seminary and he has spent most of his adult life serving other ministries, many built by members of his family of ministers.

It is evident to all who know him that Pastor Toney, who is also a successful business owner, is committed to more than making money. It appears that his life is committed to changing lives for the better.

Pastor Toney has been for years a person who others could turn to during their times of need and exhaustion. He knows how to listen and he is not critical of others. It is my hope that he will ignore the messages of hate that will certainly come his way now that he was answered his call.

I believe that he will be as hopeful in ministry as he has been in business. The church community needs more ministers such as Pastor Toney. Certainly, the angels are rejoicing.

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By Debra Blair-Abron Sen. McClain should know Condi Rice was a very this, is that Ms. Rice spoke good secretary of state. She on the intelligence that was !"#$%&'()#"%'*+''+$(,%( represented our nation well -.'+%/''(0+%1/(2342 given to her by members Susan Rice and will go down in history of the Central Intelligence as a very good diplomat. An early supporter of Agency. She did not make up This newspaper applauds her President Barack Obama her remarks. She simply read service and bids her well. when he was running for the them.

Susan Rice, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest office, she The silver-haired Senator !"#$%&'%%'($) current ambassador to the gained her U.N. post without from Arizona should keep his 0/#5+5/ United Nations, is more any significant opposition6$#+7/% mouth shut and not show the than qualified to become from the 86$*/'9+1 entire world his intellectual United States09"%:"#: the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next secretary Senate, which will have to innocence. It is the same trait of state, heading a massive confirm her appointment ;<;<(=/:"#(=#/'9(->5:? if that led his daughter to vote

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There are some members of the 2008 election.

Prior to becoming the the Senate, particularly Sen. Sen. McCain does not have U.N. Ambassador, Ms. Rice John McCain, from Arizona, many years remaining on headed the Africa desk in who is still searching to be the national stage. It is time the state department during relevant after his loss to that he understands that. the administration of former President Obama in 2008, The show now belongs to President Bill Clinton. She an also says that they will younger people such as Ms. served with distinction and not support her nomination. Rice who will become the helped to strengthen the Sen. McCain says that she next Secretary of State if the image of the United States in misled the country when she President nominates her. Sen. Africa.

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By Geraldine DavidsonHooker Old age is one of the most rewarding periods of life. And more so for those who have found the absolute joy in a loving and personal relationship with the Father through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;sunset yearsâ&#x20AC;? can better be known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden years.â&#x20AC;?

In his book, The Best is Yet to Be, Henry Durbanville wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel so sorry for folks who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to grow oldâ&#x20AC;ŚI revel in my years.

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These are the best years of my lifeâ&#x20AC;ŚThe way grows brighter; the birds sing sweeter; the winds blow softer; the sun shines more radiantly than ever before. I suppose â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;my outward manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is perishing, but â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;my inward manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is being joyously renewed day by day.â&#x20AC;?

The strength and beauty of youth is meant to be more physical and is temporal. But, God determined the strength and beauty of growing in age to be spiritual and to last for eternity. In Joshua 14, we see that Caleb inherited the land of Hebron because he followed the Lord wholeheartedly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So

here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me outâ&#x20AC;? (Joshua 14:10-11).

God gives strength spiritually to those who wholeheartedly follow after Him. Make a commitment today to enjoy the â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden yearsâ&#x20AC;? of your life and the days God has given you, so that you can make a dramatic difference in this generation for Him. Why not ask God to help you make the most of your days for His glory?

But the Lord said to Samuel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not consider his appearance or his height, forâ&#x20AC;Śthe Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.â&#x20AC;? --1 Samuel 16:7

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Debraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bits and Pieces --â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loyalty is Worth its Weight in Gold! It Covers a Multitude of Weaknesses.â&#x20AC;? !"#$%&'()*+'(,-.(/*"0"' Debraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December Monthly Words of Wisdom GENEROSITY. Share your time, talent, and possessions with others. Understand what you have to offer.

Debraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bits and Pieces Show kindness and compassion. Express empathy for others. Understand your ability to make an impact. Be willing to except other people. Generosity in Action: Make a list of what you are thankful for. Choose secret pals within the family. Smile and look people in the eye that are physically or mentally disabled. Rally around a stressed family member and remind them to read,(Matthew 11:28-30).

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a man looks upon any other man and estimates that man as less than himself, then he is stealing from the other. He is stealing the otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthright - that of equality.â&#x20AC;?

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PRAYER CLOSET

My husband has started back hanging out with a lot of his old friends. I know these guys and I know what they like to do and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not comfortable with a lot of their partying. So far, my husband says he is not participating in anything that would make me uncomfortable and he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to; and I trust what he is saying, so far. I have told him how nervous it makes me but he says he really needs the company of his old

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A thoughtful mind, when it sees a Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flag, sees not the flag only, but the Nation itBy Rev. Clarence self; and whatever may be its Henderson symbols, its insignia, he reads chiefly in the flag the Government, the principles, the truths, the history which belongs to the We are experiencing raging war in our Nation that sets it forth.â&#x20AC;? society. Satan is using carnal battles to war against our Spirit Man. Violent Christian storms, crime,Moments joblessness, and cost of living are on the increase, a t r e m b l i n g money market, and a shaky banking system, and a nervous political race.

Satan wants to use these times to throw us off course. What he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know is that we have been through these times before and came out as pure gold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord.â&#x20AC;? It is a fact that prayer does change things, and if the things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change, prayer will condition us for the things.

Stop worrying and imagining the worst since you trust your husband.

Trust him and allow him to be himself and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t push or force him to change. That change and the anger associated with the change could be worse. Give the situation some time because time matters and it makes a difference in all matters. And, time brings about a change.

Dr. Hollie is a Pastor and practicing psychotherapist in the city. For questions and comments, please write to askdrhollie@aol.com.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK Shaquesha Jackson Franklin D. Roosevelt

Favorite Class / Teacher: Choir / Mr. Doucet Favorite School Activity(s) Cheerleading, National Honor Society, 2013 Senior Class Vice President Favorite Past Time: Cheerleading, Singing

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Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.

For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.”

Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving and the Holy Spirit is guiding us through the Word of God to direct our thoughts, spiritual hearts and lives toward Biblical expressions of thanksgiving to the Lord.

Because of the strength of the flesh

and the powerful draw of the world, Christians are wearied by thoughts of preparing food, travel, eating, entertaining, and talking with families, watching football with friends and many other things. Honestly, for many, Thanksgiving is opening day for depression and for most it is opening season of an unfulfilled life. Amen!

I would propose to you that the Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him! Considering how the people of God are a temple of the Holy Spirit of Christ, they have every opportunity to abound in singing, praying, giving and sharing testimony of God’s faithfulness in Christ Jesus.

A life that expresses these four truths is like incense in the temple, fragrances that are pleasing to God and to the Body

of Christ. Sacrifices ended when Christ died upon the Cross; however, gratitude for the Lord’s sacrifice should not. It is His mercy and grace that enables us to enter into His Throne room and it is because of the shed blood of Christ we are able to enjoy God as “Abba,” our loving Father.

Just how can we live out these four truths of Biblical expression in our endeavor to please the Lord?

The first truth to enjoy in thanksgiving worship is Holy Spirit illumination of singing to the Lord. Psalm 147:7 says, “Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.”

David, a man after God’s heart wrote, “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

The Holy Spirit moved through David, the great song writer, to set the heartbeat of our worship. Psalm 7:17 says, “I will give thanks to the Lord because of His

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By Henry Nelson righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.” Amen!

Singing about and to the Lord is not just an Old Testament commandment, but a New Testament exhortation. Romans 15:9-11 says, "’Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.’" Again, it says, ‘Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.’

And again, ‘Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to Him, all you peoples."

Ephesians 5:19 – 20 says, “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Amen!

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Elite News Metro and East Texas Report No new donations being taken for Moore reward account

By BRAD KELLAR Herald-Banner Staff

— The money donated so far to a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Alicia Chanta Moore of Greenville will still be used for that purpose.However the person who created the fund said he will no longer be taking donations toward the fund.”I think I’ll just leave it at the $25,000 I have right now,” said Mark Cobb with the Kids R Kids Learning Center in McKinney.

Moore’s family asked Monday that the fund be discontinued for personal reasons. Cobb said the money is still there for whomever comes forward with the information, as he intended the reward to help wiith the criminal investigation into the case.

“I think it will still help them,” Cobb said. “My goal is to help find whoever did this thing.”A separate account, established to assist Moore’s family, will be closed, as the request of Jessica Nicole Byrd, Moore’s aunt, who works at the day care center.”She wants me to close that,” Cobb said, adding that the money will be distributed to the family. “As soon as the funds clear. I had a nice $5,000 donation I got in the mail today.”

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The Secretary arrived Monday at Dallas ISD’s Pinkston High School where she was greeted

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson urges passage of middle class tax cuts to encourage economic Dalton Sherman is now a security during the student at Barack Obama Holiday Season Male Leadership Academy Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson issued the following statement on extending middle class tax cuts: “With Cyber Monday shopping, the holiday season is in full swing, and spending by consumers is providing a much needed boost to our economy.

Today, the White House released a report on the impact on consumer spending and retailers of the impending middle class tax hikes. As the White House report illustrates, our economy can’t afford middle class tax hikes. By extending these tax cuts, the typical middle class family will maintain a tax break of $2,200 next year.

For the good of our country and our economy, we must work together to quickly extend tax cuts for 98 percent of all Americans. If Congress fails to act, middle class families will see their income taxes go up in 2013. It is essential that we work together to provide certainty and peace of mind to families, retailers, and small businesses during this holiday season.

Democratic Members of Congress have proposed the extension of all the middle class tax cuts, and the Senate has passed middle class tax cut legislation. It is now time for the House Republican Leadership to take up this proposal and provide some economic certainty to the

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Hours 24 / 7 Sherman, now 14, is a veteran Della Mae Cleveland & C.J. Duffey, Owners of speech competitions and talk shows, and a ninth-grade student at Dallas ISD’s Barack Obama Male Leadership Contact: Debra Blairwithout provocationPublisher or justification.

HURST INCIDENT For Abron, me, as vice-chair, the matter Academy. Obama Academy 214-405-8335 214-372-6500 I wanted to take aor minute to was over before it had begun. I principal Nakia Douglas will express my great personal and led the verdict denying his appeal, also attend and speak at the community (inclusive) activist by 'moving' to uphold the DPD displeasure with the actions and firing, subsequent 'due process' conference. More than 50 reactions of the African American decisions, and told him to his faceteachers from the district’s during the arrest of the that as long as I served on the gifted and talented program officer teen in Hurst, as viewed on TV board, such misrepresentation of will attend the conference and newscasts recently. The actions me as a citizen of Dallas would not several staff from the district’s and reactions of the accused be tolerated, and that he was just a officer are: senseless, deplorable, "bad" as the folks who perpetrated Advanced Academic Services obscene and punctuated with a the same vile, debased, inhumane Department, which oversees tone of arrogance, disdain for the gifted and talented and advanced laws he is duty bound to respect acts against our own people pre and post "jim crow."(sic) placement programs, will serve and uphold, and indicative of a I stand with the Mexican American, human being, and public servant, as presenters. and other fair minded, justice loving out of control!

The conference will feature communities in opposition to what Apparently this person has happen in Hurst, and pledge my speakers, exhibits, workshops, forgotten(conveniently) how and research on topics related his(our) own people have suffered time, energies and money to bring about justice for the youngman's to meeting the needs of gifted to this day at the hands of vicious, family, and exoneration o f the City hate filled, prejudiced, out of of Hurst and its police department children. control "public servants." (if they do the right thing). The Additionally, Anne Frank While serving on The Civil Service officer(s) should be fired, and held Elementary School will have Board for the City of Dallas, in the legally accountable for his actions.

30 of their gifted and talented late 90's, we had to review a case A fair, inclusive, Democratic Society students presenting their of a Black city jailer appealing itself, deserves nothing less! his dismissal on discrimination performance products for Thank you. grounds. He was caught on tape, review.

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Keeping Promises Sacred At seven years of age many young girls decide the shapes and sizes of doll babies they want to play with. Not Chandra Jennings. When she reached that age she decided that she wanted to be passionately involved in the funeral business, helping families cope with death, preparing loved ones for final viewings.

At the church where her father, C.H. Gerald, was pastor, Chandra had a disabled friend who lived a very brief life. At the funeral, Chandra peered into the casket at her friend after pleading with her father to take her.

“At the very moment that I looked at her,” she said, “I knew that life’s journey would take me to a place where I had to console families and prepare them for releasing their loved ones,” said Chandra who owns the Sacred Funeral Home in the Glendale Heights section of South Dallas. “Death is not something that frightens me,” she said. “It is beautiful

if one dies belonging to Christ.”

Chandra and her husband, Reverend Dedrick Jennings, met while both were employed at the Cedar Crest Funeral Home. He was working as an embalmer while she worked in administration.

After marrying they decided to pursue their own business.

“We are a full-service business that practices excellence, and we are fully committed to the community,” she said. “This Christmas we plan to bless the community by working with the First Saturday Pantry, a neighborhood organization to brighten the lives of the less fortunate by providing children with Christmas gifts. We are soliciting businesses and individuals who want to assist us in this effort,” she said.

No stranger to assisting families, Chandra coordinated the funeral services for her father when he passed in 1998. Her husband prepared his body for the final viewing and the two of them

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“We want people to see our professional services and we also want them to see that Christ is present in our lives,” said Dedrick Jennings who, like his wife, was graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. Our firm’s motto is ‘where platinum services are rendered,’ he added.

“I believe that God prepares you for what you will face in life,” said Chandra Jennings. “I have always been affected by disabled people, and we have a disabled daughter.

Their daughter Latanya, 28, has limited speech and has experienced thirty-seven major surgeries. “It is a blessing to care for her and to love her,” said Chandra. “The doctors told us that she would not live to see four years of age. But she is still with us.”

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director. Leandra is a high school counselor and Nicholas is a college senior.

“Our work and our family are important to us,” said Dedrick Jennings.

“God has allowed us to be a blessing to one another and to be a blessing to the community that we serve. We are pleased that God is pleased with us.”

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he was a freshman Michigan 26-21 in a at Oklahoma. Both rivalry game to ensure players went on that the Buckeyes went to become All12-0.

Pro players in the Miller puts up nice NFL. But Vick or stats but he doesn’t take Peterson never won over games like big time the Heisman. This players do, but he still question has come should be a finalist, up mainly because of -Marqise Lee USC the play of standout -WR freshman Johnny Lee might be the

By Mark A. Toliver II Manziel. most explosive player in Elite News Staffwriter Manziel a Quarterthe country with 1,680 back at Texas A&M yards and 14 touchdown has really made a name for himself this receptions,this kids is something to see. year. He is one of the best players in But the Trojans five losses will hurt the land this year,but will he win the him.

Heisman?

-Manti Te’o Notre Dame LB Lets take a look at the other players Te’o is tied for second in the nation in the NCAA that should make the with seven interceptions,which leads Heisman voting interesting. all linebackers. He has 103 total tackles -Braxton Miller Ohio State-QB this season. The only problem for Miller has 2,039 passing yards Manti is the fact that he plays defense. and 1,271 rushing yards and 28 total It’s extremely hard for the voters to touchdowns with only 5 interceptions. give the Hiesman to a defensive player.

Braxton had a big win against But he will play for the National

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The Heisman 2012 I can remember when I was young watching Ohio State’s running back Archie Griffin. The Ohio State running back won the Heisman Trophy 2 years in a row. Now let’s keep in mind that this was back in the 70’s and winning the Heisman was hard enough to win once let alone win it twice. But Griffin was a special player, and he put on a show every time he took the field. There was a lot of conversation about if it was fair for him to win the award twice. But needless to say Archie put all doubters to rest and won back to back Heisman Trophies.

This year there is a lot of conversation about the Heisman. The biggest question is can a freshman win the award.

Micheal Vick was a finalist when he was a freshman at Virginia Tech. and Adrian Peterson was a finalist when

ROBERT HUGHES DAY

Texas Crime Prevention and the 1975 graduating Class of Fort Worth's Dunbar High School is facilitating Robert Hughes Day on December 7, 2012, to honor and celebrate Mr. Robert Hughes, Sr., a great legend in coaching high school basketball.

His dedication and contributions to coaching and teaching in the Fort Worth Independent School

District for 47 years will never be forgotten!

The program will be held in the school auditorium.

The program will begin at 2:30 pm and will end at 3:30 pm. Guest speakers will be Dale Hansen of WFAA-TV, Channel 8, and Bob Ray Sanders of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Guest appearances of Fort Worth include FWISD Superintendent Mr. Walter

Dansby, Mr. Glenn Lewis Chairman of the Board of Regents at TSU in Houston, Texas, who is also a 1972 graduate of Dunbar High School, Fort Worth City Councilmembers Mr. Frank Moss and Ms. Kelly Allen Gray, Texas State Representative District 95 Nicole Collier, and Texas Senator Wendy Davis.

Guest appearances will also include Dallas County District Attorney Mr. Craig Watkins and Dallas City Councilmember Mr. Dwaine Caraway.

The program will consist of music, dance, and poetry performed by Dunbar High School students. There will also be special recognitions and presentations. To order a "Don't Mess With Coach Hughes" t-shirt contact The Class of 1975 at 469.474.6802 or Texas Crime Prevention at 469.212-3194.

After the program, dinner will be served at D-Jay's Kountry Grill in Fort Worth.

Championship.

-Collin Klien Kansas State QB Klien’s 34 total touchdowns is very impressive for any QB, but the lost to Baylor hurt his chances.

With the big match up against Texas Klien could get another significant win that could earn him some first-place votes. Klien has had a great season but he is not the best player in the country.

- Johnny Manziel Texas A&M QB Manziel could become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy He had significant wins,and he has the stats(4,600 total yards ).Manziel is the most exciting player in college football this year.In the game against Missouri, Manziel finished the night with 372 passing yards, and 67 rushing yards and 5 total touchdowns. Plan and simple he can play, he’s a winner and he might win the Heisman.

The Heisman will be interesting to watch!! Good Luck to all the finalists!

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“Rapping with Fairy” What activity do you participate in and why?

Parents and Grandparents (myself included) love to see our off-springs participate in the band, speech, judo, sports, praise dance, drill team, mime, tap, choir, debate, chess……

Whey! The list goes on and on! The point is…we love our kids and we want to make sure they grow to be well rounded and educated adults. I spoke with a few kids in an effort to find out what makes them remain active and interested in their particular activity? I got some good answers, but this one young man really stood out! “Participating in sports affects my life because I know that one day football will change my life! Maybe I’ll even get a chance to go to the NFL! I would want to help

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will make them proud.”

James Foster, IV 12 years old–6th grade my family if I go to the Pros because playing football really does motivate me!

Playing football also helps to keep me in shape physically.

My parents will only let me play if I’m making good grades. So I am making good grades and I don’t have discipline problems. I really thank my parents and grandparents for encouraging me to keep playing football and supporting me when I have games! I love my family and I thank them for helping me to become the man that

Fairy: James, I am sure that your family is already proud of you. Children when you are doing the right things and saying the right things, we as parents are really proud. We only want you to be the best that you can. Just remember kids, we know you’re the happiest when you’re involved in something that you love! Also remember that you are responsible for taking that interest to another level or if you want to leave it alone altogether. We honor you. We support you! Most of all, we love you!

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Welcome to the A person who takes 10 weekend, baaaaby! pills a day or 2..It’s our This morning, as I KEVAN choice to a certain extent do most mornings, I BROWNING on which category we fall was reflecting on my into. So as we roll thru late Mom and surfing the Internet, when something this holiday season, preparing caught my eye. Ruby Dee to celebrate and possible turned 90! I’ve long thought make New Years resolutions, her classy, talented and still lets commit ourselves to beautiful. My Mom lived to start a lifestyle change. be 85, Mrs. Dee 90. What is Great programs I’ve found the common denominator in include Dr. Ian’s 50 Million long life? The Bible teaches Pound Challenge and Weight Watchers.

My us that honoring goal next Summer our Father is to walk the and Mother beaches of Negril, is the road to Jamaica(Long longevity. I’m time readers no down with that it’s my spot,lol) and I’ve noticed without my something else. shirt! Now for a Not that I read couple of quick the obituary’s on entertainment a regular basis, bites... Prince has but when I’ve a new song and I stumbled across RUBY DEE like it,lol! “Rock them, I never N’ Roll Love see any 85 and up pics of really fat people. Affair” is very cool, especially I myself have lost over 100 for “us” Prince fans! Nikki pounds since leaving 94.5 Minaj says ex Idol judge KSOUL just before Christmas Steven Tyler is racist. Tyler of 2005. That said, I’ve still commented that the judges on got a way to go and I want to Idol should have camaraderie, encourage YOU to start taking instead of infighting with your health seriously. One of Minaj and Mariah Carey. the things I discovered over the Nikki said he was jealous and last two years of my Mom’s racist...Can someone move life, as she lived in our home Ms. Minaj’s 15 minutes of was how important it was fame ahead to the 14th minute that she chose to start eating please? Please say a prayer healthier in 1992. My Mom, for comedian Katt Williams.

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Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

Pleasant Zion Baptist Church 1910 N. St. Augustine Road Dallas, Texas 75217 Ph: (972) 285-6359 Early Morning Worship....7:45 A.M. Sunday School....9:30 A.M. New Member Orientation ... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .....10:40 A.M. Mon. Family Bible Study....7:15 A.M.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church 1701 W. Jefferson Street • Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 972-264-1483 Sunday Worship....7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 10:00 am St. John Baptist Church North “Family Fellowship” 2805 Market Loop, Suite #300 • Southlake, Texas 817-488-2114 Sunday Worship.....10:00 am One Church Two Locations

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry

A.T.R. Walk By Faith Ministry

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

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.

Rev. Chris Simmons, Dallas

PLACE YOUR MINISTER’S AD HERE! Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church

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

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.

Sunday 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 Choir (1st, 3rd & 4th and 5th)10:45 10:45a.m. a.m.

Morning Service (Church Sanctuary)

Rev. Denny D. Davis, Pastor

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"

Dallas

Bible Believers Missionary Baptist Church

“Turning over a new leaf” 5044 Veterans Drive 2703 Carpenter Avenue - Dallas, Tx. 75215 Dallas, Texas 75241 (817) 879-1225 214-372-3200 (Church) alreadyapproved@hotmail.com Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School ... 9:45 am.

Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Service ... 11:00 am.

1st Sunday Lord’s Supper 6:00Worship pm Rev. R. O . Moffett Wednesday Prayer, Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00Bible pm Study ... 7:00 pm.

Gregory Pastor D. Franklin, Sr. Pastor

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

Dallas

Little Baptist Church Rose Friendship of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Fred Conwright Pastor

Rev. Fred Conwright Pastor

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

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

New Leaf Missionary Baptist Church

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

Rev. A.C. Toney, Pastor

Dallas

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.

9:30 a.m.

– Sunday School Sunday School … 10:00 am.

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

Rev. David Toney Interim Pastor

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New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church

2251 El Paso 8108 Mask Drive Dallas, TX 75241 Grand Prairie, (214) Texas498-4439 75051 … Office Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

972-647-1445 Men / Women Meeting (1st & 3rd Wed.) 7 – 8 p.m.

9:00 amBible Sunday School Study (1st & 3rd Wed.) 8 – 9 p.m.

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

Morning Worship 8 & 10:30 Fellowship Dinner/Bible Study(5th Wed.)6:15 – 8:30 p.m.

7 pm midweek revrdr@aol.com www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com

www.newhorizonmbc.net

Pastor Ronald Rev. C.L. Taylor D. Richardson

Resurrection Body of Christ 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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