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By Jordan BlairDallas, Texas – Dallas

County District AttorneyCraig Watkins has taken hisfight for public safety andbudget cuts to the public.Tuesday evening atFriendship West, Watkinsheld a community forum toexpress his disappointmentwith the Commissionersdecision to make such a cutto an already understaffed office. The CountyCommissioners office is proposing a 10% budget cutacross the board. Watkins argued that these fundsare needed to properly serve the citizens of DallasCounty. Watkins says that the County of Dallascould be in jeopardy of losing more than two-dozenpositions when grant funding expires at the end ofthe month. It was estimated that each of the district

attorneys handle 500 cases ayear at only an average of$60 an hour. If the DistrictAttorney’s office were toloose too many of its loyalemployees the county wouldhave to hire a private lawfirm starting at over $300 anhour to handle the large caseload. Some of the countyCommissioners say they arefine with covering the cost

until the grants resume. So why not take the $4.6million for walking trails and use it to help fund theDA’s office - it’s a matter of public safety.

In doing research on the history of the DA’soffice, no DA office has ever had to take a budgetcut. In the past, the DA’s budget may not have beenincreased, but it was certainly not cut. According tothe research Dallas County spends only $13 for the

safety of every citizen a day. The larg-er counties in the state of Texas arespending an average of $6 more a dayon their citizens. According to thefacts, larger counties are actually saferthan Dallas County.

Watkins asserted that the CountyCommissioners weren’t doing their jobcausing a frenzy with the County’sbudget. He also added “if they wontdo it I’ll do it for them.” However, theDA’s office cannot accomplish this goalwithout your help.

Remember, it’s a case of publicsafety and responsibility in keeping thepublic safe and the integrity in the DA’soffice.

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By: Ashley Gibson More than 100 of Mary Bennett’s closest friends

and family members recently danced the night awayat her 70th birthday bash, which was hosted at theDallas Black Academy of Arts & Letters.

Escorted to the party by her husband HillieBennett in a white, stretch Hummer limousine, thefancy ride was just one of the highlights of the eveningfor Mrs. Bennett.

As one of the party hostesses opened the doorsfor Mrs. Bennett’s grand entrance, Stevie Wonder’svoice could be heard crooning the “The BirthdaySong.”

“It really warmed my heart to see all my familyand friends come together and celebrate my birthday,”Mrs. Bennett said. “It’s in moments like these that Irealize just how much God has truly blessed me.”

Mrs. Bennett’s children had been meeting formonths to organize a party that their vibrant and ener-

getic mother wouldn’t soon forget. The party wascomplete with a deejay, a scrumptious buffet, and liveperformances. One of the most memorable perform-ances came from a group by the name of “The ThreePops” which is comprised of the editor of Elite News,Jordan Blair; Reverend George Allen; and DwayneSimpson, Sr. The men sang a sweet rendition of MyGirl that had the audience captivated.

Other presentations included a couple of solosfrom gospel recording artist Rodney Boyden; poetryfrom Mrs. Bennett’s church family; and a special trib-ute by her two eldest grandchildren.

Some of Mrs. Bennett’s guests included radio talkshow hosts Judge Mary Ellen Hicks and Cheryl Smith.Also, a representative for Dallas County CommissionerJohn Wiley Price presented Mrs. Bennett with a specialproclamation. Though Price was unable to attend dueto a prior engagement, he insisted that his assistant

Mary Bennett’s 70th Birthday BashDubbed ‘Party of the Year’

Texas is known for its torridsummer heat and KSOC 94.5 KSOUL, KBFB 97.9 The Beat, RickeySmiley and Mayor Pro Tem DwaineR. Caraway and The City of Dallasare joining forces again to confronta different type of heat…guns.Together they are collaborating tocool things down with Take TheHeat off the Streets with The GunBuy Back Safety Initiative.

NO QUESTIONS WILL BEASKED on Saturday, August 15,2009 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM asKSOC 94.5 K Soul, KBFB 97.9 TheBeat, broadcasting live, along withRickey Smiley, Mayor Pro TemDwaine R. Caraway, and The Cityof Dallas with event sponsorsSchepps Dairy and Better DallasSafer Dallas will Take The Heat offThe Streets by encouraging citi-zens of The DFW-Metroplex tobring guns in working condition toits Second Gun Buy Back SafetyInitiative this year.

A one day event, the first GunBuy Back Safety Initiative was heldat the beginning of 2009 inFebruary and the results were over155 guns collected! Due to its over-whelming response a second eventis scheduled for Saturday, August15, 2009, at Dallas City Hall locat-ed at 1500 Marilla in Dallas, Texas.The goal is safety in the preventionof accidental shootings and the

reduction of crime within the city.To participate citizens are

encouraged to bring UNLOADEDguns that are fully operationalalong with an official form of per-sonal identification and in returnwill receive a $50.00 gift card. The public is to be assured that NOONE WILL BE CHECKED FOR ANYWARRANTS by participating butthe serial numbers on all guns willbe checked at a later date. Anyoneparticipating should transport theirguns in accordance to local, stateand federal regulations and/orlaws.

KSOC 94.5 K SOUL, KBFB 97.9The Beat, Rickey Smiley, Mayor ProTem Dwaine R. Caraway and TheCity of Dallas with sponsorsSchepps Dairy and Better DallasSafer Dallas will make safety thehottest issue in the DFW-Metroplexon Saturday, August 15, 2009 from8:00AM to 12:00 Noon at DallasCity Hall and by participating citi-zens receive a cool $50.00 giftcard.

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BIRTHDAY BASH, Continues on Page 10

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D.A. Takes It To the PeoplePublic Safety Is At Risk

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By Dr. Deborah HopesOn Saturday, August 1, 2009, Bishop Larry D.McGriff was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of

Theological Studies from Grace InternationalSeminary, Dr. Karen Hollie, President. TheCommencement Exercise was held on the campusof Paul Quinn College.

Bishop McGriff was honored for his exceptional

support for the inner-city communities, for hisdevotion toward the development of unitybetween all races, creeds, colors, and religions, forhis continuous political involvement and aware-ness, and for his efforts toward meeting the needsof the under privileged.

Bishop Dr. Larry D. McGriff continuous pursuit isto assist with the development of a better OakCliff. His future plans include creating programsand outreach opportunities that will assist thecommunity educationally, nutritionally, financially,and spiritually. Bishop Dr. McGriff has a heart forall people and his desire is to assist with makingthings better for all people. Bishop Dr. Larry D.McGriff is humbled and honored to have receivedthis honorary degree.

Bishop Dr. Larry D. McGriff is the President ofthe African American Ministers Alliance, Presidentof the Inter-faith Coalition of Dallas, and inducteeinto the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame Class of2009.

Your family and the entire congregation ofChurch of the Living God are so proud of you andsupport all of your efforts. Congratulations, BishopDr. Larry D. McGriff!! WE LOVE !!!!

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“People Grumble” Numbers 11:1-6; 10-15 was our lesson for churchschool . This lesson could havebeen an article in our news paperstoday because it shows the truenature of people, the more theLord bless them the more theylong for what they do not have.This is like our present society for-ever looking for something more.God was feeding them daily, allthey had to do was step outsidetheir tents and gather food enoughfor the day, but they became dis-

contented with the manna and began to grumbleagainst the Lord and Moses. It is strange how Satanwhen reminding us of our past always show us thegood side of yesterday and blinding us to the badthings that was also a part of yesterday’s experi-

ences. Israel was remembering the different foodthey enjoyed in Egypt but forgot about the slavemasters whips. Their attitude not only displeasedMoses to the point of asking God that if this was theway it was going to be then just kill him. Many timespastors today grow weary with people they are try-ing to lead in the church. Are you a grumbler? Wecan have a home, job, family, cars and good healthand still grumble about what we don’t have. God isdispleased with grumblers. The message of themorning was delivered by our own Evangelist VickieDean. Her message was “The remedy for spiritualindifference” Rev.2:1-4. The church was warnedthat we must be careful not to let our love for theLord to grow cold. If we are not careful we can dochurch work with a heart that is detached from theLord. We should not lead a double life and if we arerepentance is what we need. Harts were blessed.God bless.

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Have you noticed that themost inspiring part of yourprayer closet experience is thepart that leads you into adora-tion and thanksgiving. When Iread my Bible, I pay close atten-tion to the praises as well as thepromises.

Praise is first mentioned inthe Bible in Genesis 29:35. Leahnamed one of her sons “ Judah”, which means “ Praise ” OurLord came from the Tribe ofJudah. Why was a David a manafter God’s own heart ? Among

other things, he praised God with his whole heart. Theword “ Praise ” is mentioned more than 100 times in theBook of Psalms alone. Reading the Psalms will help us toPraise God, even at prayer time.

“ Oh that men would Praise the Lord for his good-ness, and for his wonderful works ! ” Psalms 107:8 Whenthere is Prayer in the Closet, there ought to be somePraise in the Closet also.

By Norma Adams Wade special tothe Elite News

Local “royalty” will be recognizedwhen two Dallas black community nota-bles receive community service awards atthe Ninth Annual Maurine F. BaileyCultural Foundation Banquet.

Ada Lee Gipson Williams and William“Bill” Blair Jr. know about reigning asqueen and king.

Williams was a perpetual homecom-ing queen during her formative years,then became a standout educator, Dallasschool administrator and communityleader.

Blair was an ambitious youth whobecame a Dallas homegrown king inNegro League Baseball, a black presspublisher and influential civic and politicalleader.

The banquet where the two achieverwill be honored will be at 6pm August15th at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N.Main St., at Camp Wisdom Road inDuncanville.

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Williams followed suit with her owndistinctions growing up in Dallas and inher career as a teacher, counselor, admin-istrator and community leader, counselor,administrator and community leader. Sheheld titles as homecoming queen in ele-mentary school, high school and college.Her 36-year career in education includedbeing president of the ClassroomTeachers of Dallas and parliamentarianfor the Dallas school board. She retiredin 2002, and in 2008 the administrationbuilding auditorium was named in herhonor. She is now chairwoman of theCredit Union of Texas, formerly the DallasTeachers Credit Union.

Blair blazed his trial with NegroLeague Baseball as a pitcher in the 1940’sand 50’s and later was inducted in the theAfrican American Museum’s Texas SportsHall of Fame in Dallas and the NegroLeagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City,Mo. In 2008, Major League Baseballdrafted Mr. Blair into the Houston AstrosOrganization, and in 2009 the San DiegoPadres honored Mr. Blair with theDiamond Award by Major LeagueBaseball. His community leadershipincludes being a political consultant,founding publishing the Elite News,weekly newspaper in Dallas, and found-ing the Religious Hall of Fame and thepopular annual Martin Luther King Jr. DayParade.

Foundation officials will presentscholarships. Entertainment will includea Lincoln High School choir ensemble andlocal recording artist Jennifer Walker, whois Williams’ niece. Banquet tickets are$40.00. Call 214.502.6336 or214.371.2937. To learn about the foun-dation, visit www.maurinebaileyfounda-tion.com.

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Our Sunday school lesson titled,"People Grumble" Numbers 11:1-6 and10-15, the lesson high points were,

"Why we grumbleabout the wildernessexperience, grumblingwill bring aboutungratefulness andour unhappness willcause the leader tocomplaine." Dr.Johnny King deliveredthe morning messagetitled, "The Battle IsNot Yours" Matthew6: 25-33, his high

points were, "Stop worring about yourfood, stop worring about you shelterand stop worring about the clothing."This Sunday (8/9) at 03:30 our choirswill celebrate their annual day, Bishop K.D. Davis and 6th Avenue Baptist Churchof Corsicana, Texas will be our guest.

Rev. Johnny King

Ecclesiastes 12:1“Remember your Creatorin the days of youryouth, before the days oftrouble come and theyears approach whenyou will say, "I find nopleasure in them.”

On April 20, 1999 inthe small town of LittletonColorado, two high schoolstudents Eric Harris andDylan Klebold enacted a all

out assault on Columbine High School. Theboys plan was to kill hundreds of their peersusing guns, knives, and homemade explo-sives. They walked the halls and classroomskilling at will. When the day was over 12 stu-dents, one teacher, and both Eric and Dylanwere dead. The questions still remains todayas to why they did it? Since then we have seenthe Virginia Tech shootings, the schoolyardshootings in New York and other tragediesinvolving young people and violence. Theanswer as to why in all these cases is simple.These people were lost. They felt unloved andunwanted.

This brings us to our topic this week. Asparents and as a church why are we losing ouryoung people? As Children grow older, theyoften. lose interest in spiritual matters pullaway and become distant they start missingchurch then quit going all together they startdating, get engaged, or marry a non-Christianperson involved in drugs, alcohol, other temp-tations. Ultimately when these things happenwe will lose them to the world.

As a church and as parents, we have aresponsibility to our young people. Proverbs22:6 says, “It is the duty of both the churchand parents to train children.” You are part-ners in the training. Parents cannot expect thechurch to train kids for them. If what thechurch teaches is not seen in the home we canlose our youth also. Proverbs 22:6 is the gen-eral principle to live by when it comes toyouth. There are many reasons why we canlose our youth. Understanding why may helpprevent losing more.

There are several factors that bring aboutthis situation and process of losing our youth.One of the first that comes to mind is badinfluence of their friends. Friends often havethe most influence on youth, because that iswho they spend most of their time with. Thereare warning signs that a friend may be a badinfluence. Proverbs 1:10-19 says, “My son, ifsinners entice you, do not give in to them. Ifthey say, "Come along with us; let us lie inwait for someone’s blood, let us waylay someharmless soul; let us swallow them alive, likethe grave, and whole, like those who go downto the pit; we will get all sorts of valuablethings and fill our houses with plunder; throwin your lot with us, and we will share a com-mon purse" my son, do not go along withthem, do not set foot on their paths; for their

feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood.How useless to spread a net in full view of allthe birds! These men lie in wait for their ownblood; they waylay only themselves! “ Amen!Such is the end of all who go after ill-gottengain; it takes away the lives of those who getit. This shows how the bad influence of afriend can lead down a path to destruction.

Even a good Christian child can be leadastray by the wrong friendships. Proverbs12:26 says, “A righteous man is cautious infriendship, but the way of the wicked leadsthem astray. Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one eas-ily angered, or you may learn his ways and getyourself ensnared. The Apostle Paul recog-nized how friends could mislead us. 1stCorinthians 15:33 says,” Do not be misled:"Bad company corrupts good character."These warnings tell us 3 things which are “Thepower of friendship, we may or may not see it,or where it could lead.“

You may be wondering how this can hap-pen and How does it happen? First there is theGradual drift. Hebrews 2:1 says, “We mustpay more careful attention, therefore, to whatwe have heard, so that we do not drift away.”Secondly, they get desensitized to sin. Psalm1:1says, “Blessed is the man who does notwalk in the counsel of the wicked or stand inthe way of sinners or sit in the seat of mock-ers.” Thirdly, Pressures mount when you areoutnumbered. Exodus 23:2, 33, says, "Do notfollow the crowd indoing wrong. Do notlet them live in yourland, or they willcause you to sinagainst me, becausethe worship of theirgods will certainly bea snare toyou."Amen! God didnot want theHebrews to fall victimto the influence of allthe other religionsand cultures and theworld they wouldencounter in thePromise Land.

Romans 12:2says, “Do not con-form any longer tothe pattern of thisworld, but be trans-formed by the renew-ing of your mind.Then you will be ableto test and approvewhat God’s Will is; hisgood, pleasing andperfect will.”Amen!

The fourth is it iseasy to become likethem. Proverbs 23:20says, “Do not join

those who drink too much wine or gorgethemselves on meat, for drunkards and glut-tons become poor, and drowsiness clothesthem in rags. Amen! If anyone has ever hungaround with a crowd like that, you know soon-er or later bad things happen.

Sometimes you as parents are Poor exam-ple of parents. Young people learn from whatthey see!

The General Principle of Matthew 5:14-16says, "You are the light of the world. A city ona hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people lighta lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead theyput it on its stand, and it gives light to every-one in the house. In the same way, let yourlight shine before men, that they may see yourgood deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.It is the duty of parents to set a good exam-ple for their kids. Some parents use theexcuse that they are young or first time par-ents and they are not sure what to do. Even ifyou are young you can still set an example.Everyone should Follow Gods guidance. 1stTimothy 4:12 “Do not let anyone look down onyou because you are young, but set an exam-ple for the believers in speech, in life, in love,in faith and in purity.” Amen!

Weather you like it or not children willbecome like their parents. Proverbs 20:7 says,“The righteous man leads a blameless life;blessed are his children after him.” Everyonewho quotes proverbs will quote this proverb


There is a lot of suffering in theworld. It tugs at our heart stringsmost when we see a young motherwith cancer or a youngster withleukemia. Then there are the prob-lems of the elderly. Some old folks areabandoned in so called rest homesand just left there to die. And need

we mention thewars, famine,persecution, andinjustice in theworld which allcontribute to suf-fering? It makesyou ask, "Why?Why all the suf-fering?"From God's per-

spective, thereare several rea-sons for suffer-ing. God gives usone of those rea-sons in 2

Corinthians 1:3-4. The Bible speaks ofthe "God of all comfort; who comfortsus in all our affliction so that we maybe able to comfort those who are inany affliction with the comfort withwhich we are comforted by God."

Here is a profound reason for yoursuffering. Out of it all you can learnabout the comfort only God can give.Once you have really learned the les-son of God's comfort, you can directothers to that ultimate source of com-fort. Jesus Christ is our chief example.Jesus Christ was perfected throughsufferings (Hebrews 2:10). This wasso "that He might become a mercifuland faithful high priest in things per-taining to God" (Hebrews 2:17). NowJesus Christ is in heaven with thesame body in which He suffered pray-ing for you and me.

Yes, God is the "Father of merciesand the God of all comfort." Turn toGod, not just halfheartedly or withbitterness about your troubles; butturn to God and beg for His mercy.Ask Him for comfort!

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By Dr. Deborah HopesSeventeen students of Grace

International Seminary received graduateand post graduate degrees in the field ofTheological Studies on Saturday, August1, 2009. Additionally, four outstandingcommunity leaders were awardedHonorary Doctorates for their exceptionalservice toward the development of unity

and religious outreach. Chairman of the Universal Peace

Foundation, USA, Bishop Mark Hernandezserved as the Master of Ceremonies.Senior Justice for the Fifth Circuit Court ofAppeals and the highest elected AfricanAmerican woman in the Texas StateJudiciary, Justice Carolyn Wright Sandersoffered greetings and a welcome to the

families of the gradu-ates and guests. AProclamation wasawarded to theSeminary and theHonorary Doctorialrecipients by Mr. LarryDuncan, President ofDallas CountySchools.

The Commence-ment Address waspresented by MayorTom Leppert of thecity of Dallas. MayorLeppert challengedthe graduates and all attendees to pursuetheir dreams, to reach for higher highs,and to work toward empowering others.He reminded the graduates of theircharge to carry the word of God and todraw others to Jesus. Mayor Leppert’saddress was inspiring and challenging toall.

Collaboratively, Dr. Karen Hollie,President of Grace InternationalSeminary, and Dr. Robert Ashley, KHVNRadio Personality, presented theMinisterial Ordination Charge to the can-didates for ordination. The graduateswere charged to pursue, practice, and topreach the word of God and to demon-strate truth, honesty, general uprightness

as servants of theLord.

Dr. ReDonnaToliver, VicePresident ofStudent Affairs,r e c o m m e n d e dthe seventeencandidates to thePresident, theBoard of Trusteesand the faculty ofGrace Interna-tional Seminary.Of these candi-dates, seven

Bachelor, six Master and four Doctoratedegrees in Theological Studies were con-ferred. Dr. Helen Jackson, a Member ofthe Board of Regents, assisted with con-gratulating all of the graduates and hon-orees.

The Ring Ceremony was conducted byDr. Astra Sparks, Vice President ofFinance. The graduates also referred toas the “Daughters of Grace” wereinstructed to turn their Alpha and Omegarings outward and were commissioned togo and serve the world.

Four Honorary Doctorate Degreeswere awarded to Bishop Mark Kirkland ofGreater St. Mark Ministries, Reverend F.Carl Banks of Banks of Dallas Ministries,

Mrs. Barbara Steele of Steele Law Firmand Consulting Service, and Bishop LarryD. McGriff, Senior Pastor of the Church ofthe Living God and an inductee into theElite News Religious Hall of Fame inSeptember, 2009.

The faculty of Grace InternationalSeminary and previously awarded hon-orees were in attendance including Dr.

Robert Ashley and Dr. William Blair,Publisher of the Elite News.

*Anyone interested in enrolling, orien-tation for the fall semester will begin onSaturday, August 8, 2009 from 10:00 am– 12 noon. Or visit the website at:www.graceis.org or contact us by phoneat (972)748-1646.


Grace International Seminary Summer Commencement Held at Paul Quinn College

Brenda Risher, Kimberly Parks, Tyrene Moore, TonyaDunn, Elizabeth Brooks, Nikisha Bollin, Sonshine Gray

Dr. Karen Hollie leads graduates in procession.

Class of 2009: Dr. Re’Donna Toliver, V.P. Student Affairs, Dr.Helen Jackson, Board of Regents, Dr. Karen Hollie, Pres.

Grace Seminary, Dr. Astra Sparks, V.P. Financial Affair

By Jordan BlairDallas, Texas – On Tuesday, August

4, Ron Price, representing District 9 on theDallas ISD School Board, said it is a veryunique thing that we are able to honorpeople while they can still smell their flow-ers. Price went on to make a tremendousannouncement about two new schoolsthat will be named for two outstandingNational figures. One school will benamed for the first elected AfricanAmerican President, in the history of thisCountry, President Barack Obama(changed from Billy Earl Dade MiddleLearning Center). The other school will benamed for the first Hispanic Justice SoniaSotomayor (changed from O. M. Roberts).

Ron Price sat with his District 9Advisory Council members, Mrs. WillieMae Coleman (a 74-year-old resident ofSouth Dallas) and Lisa Lopez. Theybeamed with pride as they talked abouttheir accomplishments and their roleworking as a team, and how it has madeit even sweeter. Members of Lulac saidthat they appreciate how Ron Price hasbeen an advocate for all members ofDistrict 9. Rev. Wright of the CommonsSocial Justice Civil Rights Organizationsaid that Ron has always done a good jobof representing District 9 and we need

more people like him to bring Blacks,Browns and Hispanics together, such asmoves like what was made today.

Mr. Price only invited the Hispanic andAfrican American press because he want-ed them to be the first to break news onthis historic moment.

Price has served the District well byevidence of his accomplishments. He hasbeen the leader in District 9 as it hasundergone a complete educational renais-sance while working with the citizens andthe grass root people in the community.

Since the beginning of Price’s first termin 1997, he has always set the bar high foreducating students in District 9. Thenumber of recognized schools has grownfrom 3 to 13, and there are four exempla-ry schools in District 9.

This has been the trademark of RonPrice all the way starting with the PearlGuards and it hasn’t stopped now.

Price has constantly guided his princi-pals and their staff to focus on behavior,discipline, a strong student dress code,with emphasis on no earrings for the boysand high standards for all students. Hehas made a strong push for parentalinvolvement and his personal commitmentto always be accessible to the people heserves.

Ron Price Keeps Giving Back tothe Community

Makes Historic Announcement

SMOKING KEVAN BROWNINGSPECIAL TO THE ELITE NEWS

Welcome to tha weekendbaaaaby! Hey don't forget,the deadline for FederalCollege MoneyApplications for the SpringCollege semester isSeptember 1st! My daugh-ter leaves in 3 weeks andby college is expensive!Tonight comedian MikeEpps sets it off at NokiaLive in Grand Prairie... I'veonly seen him once in per-son. That was a memo-

rably funny perfomance at Ft. Worth's BassHall. If you like more intimate surroundings,BET comedian Lavell Crawford brings his bigman humor to the Addison Improv thruSunday. You could actually see both MikeEpps Tonight, Method Man, Redman andGhostface Killa Saturday at the House ofBlues and Lavell Crawford Sunday at theImprov...That's for those with a high energylevel and disposable income,lol! By the wayR&B singer Avant visits the H.O.B.Wednesday, don't let him keep ya out of Biblestudy ladies,lol! Paula Abdul has made officialwhat has been long rumored - she is quitting"American Idol" following a season-longphase-in of her replacement Kara DioGuardi,who was confirmed Monday to be returningnext season. "With sadness in my heart, I'vedecided not to return" to the hit Fox TVsinging contest, Abdul said in a posting onher Twitter account. By the way, did youknow that Twitter is not cool anymore withkids in general. A new study shows that theyfeel it's an old people’s thing. I shouldaknown when I see this 50+ guy on Fox Fourtalking about tweeting. 50 plus is not old, butlet's keep it real...To a teenager, it's ancient

and they don't want to do what oldsters thinkis cool! Did you know all kinds of MichaelJackson products - including cell phones andX-Box add-ons – could be coming down thepipeline if a judge signs off on a merchandis-ing deal? If you've been following the MichaelJackson drama since his recent death, youknow that his will left guardianship of histhree children to his mother Katherine.Jackson also left his father Joe Jackson out ofthe will. But because the singer's estate ispotentially worth billions, it's easy to see howor why Papa Joe would want to play Grandpato MJ's kids when that is exactly what theperformer said he didn't want to happen.Well, we can all rest easy because the 79-year-old family patriarch has come out and

said that won't getinvolved with rais-ing Michael's kids.All the Jacksonfamily will be richfor generations,keep em in yourthoughts andprayers. So manywealthy peoplehave shown that ittakes more thanmoney to live! My

partner Bloodhound Benny reports filmmakerWill Packer is planning to adapt 105.7 morn-ing guy Steve Harvey's best-selling book "ActLike A Lady, Think Like A Man" into a featurefilm. The announcement should be madesoon. R.I.P. Naomi Sims...She was the firstblack supermodel and died over the weekendfollowing a long battle with cancer, accordingto her son, Bob Findlay. She was 61. HappyBirthday this week to YOU and Celebs:Martha Stewart is 68, Dorian Harewood is 59and Randy Debarge is 51. Thanks for Rollinwith a Brotha on Facebook and online atdfwelitenews.com

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CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY CCAALLEENNDDAARRHappy Birthday!!! August Babies.

Friends of Bishop & DocMark this Date

Bishop Dr. Larry D. McGriff& Dr. Karen Hollie

Wedding CeremonyDecember 27, 2009

Sterling Hotel - 6:00 pm5 Ballrooms

Fall registration currently underway atMountain View College through Aug.23. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 24. Toregister, students may visit the Admissionsoffice on campus (Room W140), or go onlineto www.mountainviewcollege.edu. Studentsmay also call 214-860-8600 for more infor-mation. Non-credit courses are availablethrough the Continuing Education office,214-860-8612.

Now Until August 14 — Pastor and FirstLady Felton of the New Life In Jesus ChristMinistries announces its first annual SchoolSupply Drive, starting Monday, July 20 untilFriday, August 14, 2009. Businesses, corpo-rations and residents are asked to donateitems listed on the PISD website to thechurch (K-7th grade only). All supplies willbe distributed to students of Plano ISD onSaturday, August 15, 2009 from 10am –2:00pm, during our NLJCM Back to SchoolEvent. The address is 1108 W. Parker Rd.,Ste 130/ Plano, TX 75075/ 972.424.5100,phone. In addition, the church is select-ing one girl and one boy (ages 5-15) topurchase their school clothes. Studentsmust qualify by writing an essay. The winnerwill be announced on Sunday, August 16,2009 during the 11:00 a.m. service (must bepresent). For more information, please visitour website: www.nlijcm.org .

August 8 — MESQUITE REPUBLICANWOMEN’S CLUB 15th Annual Luncheon andFashion Show; Saturday, August 8, 2009 at11:30 A.M. at the Hampton Inn andConvention Center; Located at 1700 RodeoDr. in Mesquite, TX. There will be lunch, doorprizes, a silent auction and as a special treat.Tickets are only $30.00; For tickets contact:Poppy Airhart at972-270-6973 or 972-743-5182; Clare Gates, 972-222-5452; JaniceMcCorkel, 214-616-4299 or Mail Checks toMesquite Republican Women; P.O. Box851464; Mesquite, TX 75185-1464.

The African Leadership Councilannounces its inaugural luncheon;

Saturday, August 8, 2009; 12:30 pm; KasbahGrill Restaurant; 2851 Esters Rd in Irving, TX75062; $15 includes buffet lunch; purchasetickets by calling 972-661-2764 $20 ticket atthe door

August 9 — Katrina Jazz & JournalingSession. Sunday, August 9; 2 p.m. until 4p.m. The Total Wellness Center 1700Commerce Street, Ste 1400 (downtown)Dallas; Free.

August 11 — “Hip-Hop for Jobs” CareerTraining Events; Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 3p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bachman Lake Library; 9480Webb Chapel Road; Dallas, TX 75220.Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, theJob Corps is open to young people ages 16-24 and is a good alternative for individualswho are unemployed or who cannot affordcollege. For more information visit:www.jamminforjobs.com. www.northtexas-jobscorps.com or call 1-888-44APPLY toapply for Job Corps.

August 13-14 — Fellowship of BelieversMinistries; "Back 2 Skool Revival". Wecordially invite ALL YOUTH DEPARTMENTS toworship with us during our “Annual YouthRevival”. Come one, come all, be empoweredand equipped for the upcoming school year.Please confirm your attendance by FridayAugust 7, 2009. Thursday & Friday August13-14, 2009….7:30pm sharp. Fellowship ofBelievers Christian Center, 3121 Nandina Dr.Dallas, TX 75241. For More Info Contact:Min. Sheaniqua Batty (church administrator)214-780-7856; Email: [email protected]; Church Website:www.ourchurch.com/member/f/FOBCC

August 15 — The PLAN Fund is pleased toannounce the date of its upcoming businesstraining class "Business Basics forEntrepreneurs." August 15, 2009 9:00 am to6:00 pm; 2801 Swiss Ave. Suite 120; Dallas,TX 75204; Cost: $45.00; Register:www.planfund.org or call 214-942-6698.

Pastor and First Lady Felton and theNew Life In Jesus Christ Ministries willbe hosting a Back to School event, dis-tributing school supplies on Saturday,August 15, 2009, from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00p.m. at 1108 W. Parker Rd., Ste 130,Plano, TX 75075. The church is alsopurchasing school clothes for one girland one boy. All interested studentsmust write an essay. For essay details,log on to www.nlijcm.org or call972.999.7114.

Steve Harvey

Congratulations toAAllmmaa && GGeeoorrggee

PPrryyoorrWho renewed their vows on their

50th Wedding Anniversary

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Yes, our God does take bad raps, ordoes God get accused for things He didnot do. We use the word RAP in order forthe young to be able to identify with themeaning.

Have you ever heardsomeone say I knew Godwas going to take himout of here, because hewas such a bad boy/girl,God don’t like ugly.You’ve heard people saymany times that Godtook someone on home10, 20, 30, 40, or 5 yearsold. How many timeshave you heard some-thing like this?

When Kennedy wasassinated here in 1963,

people were running around here sayingthat God took him out, and some weresaying that his time was up, and some sayhis time just simply ran out.

Here is a list of God’s moral attributes:1. Holy 2. Love 3. Just 4. Good

God is just and He has no respect ofperson, God does not love me any morethan He loves you, and He does not loveyou any more than He loves me.

God would not do something to youthat He would not do to me, and viceversa. God has promised all mankindthree score and ten years upon the face ofthe earth, this means that every man,woman, and child has the same startingline and the same finishing line. Amen.

The moral attributes and the characterof God will not let him break His promis-es, which means that God cannot breakHis promise even if He wanted to do sobecause of His Justice. If God would breakHis promise He would cease to be God.You see, here is a man who ran a stopsign and hit a MACK TRUCK, and someone say I knew the Lord was going to takehim out because of his so and so, and hedid this and he did that. Not so, the foolran the stop sign himself whether he wasdrunk or what, but God had nothing to dowith him running that stop sign, he did

that on his own.A lot of people think when President

Kennedy was assinated that God tookhim. Why would any Christian think thatwhen a little disarranged man like Oswaldhides behind some boxes in a building andpulls the trigger on a rifle and takes thelife of an innocent person. Now, how inthe world did God have anything to dowith this sneaky person’s action?

In Matthew 2:16 Herod sent troopsinto Bethlehem and slew all the childrentwo years old and under. Did God takethem out of the world, or was it Herodand his troops?

You see, God gives all mankind thesame promise. God has promised every-one seventy years on the face of theearth. Men, women, and children fallsshort of the seventy year promise becauseof something we do to ourselves, or whatsomeone else do to us, not God.Now, the question arises, could God haveprevented this from happening? Yes, Godcan do anything He wants to do, He isGod. God does not prevent most things,or some thingsbecause of His permissive will, God allowsthings to happen because He can seearound the corner, but we can only see tothe corner.

A man and wife turns over their carand dies, but their two year old son doesnot get a scratch. God’s permissive will isalways in effect.

We do not know why God allowedthose babies to die in Beth-lehem.Looking around the corner God mighthave seen a rebellious generation liketheir fathers. You do know there weremany rebellious Israelites during this time.I said maybe, not a fact, but anyway youlook at it God always knows what He isdoing, but we don’t. You see, these babiesare all going to heaven at their death, andGod knew this. They might not have ifthey had reached adulthood, because ofthe way their ancestors lived.

Let us not forget to read our Bibles,and may God bless you real good, andmay He ever keep you in His loving care.

“Do our God Take Bad Raps?”

Gene TurnerOut of the Eyes

of a Layman

Advice Column: Ask Dr. Karen HollieDear Dr. Hollie,

About a month ago Istarted talking to an oldfriend of mine. I’veknown him since I wastwelve, and when I was15 we became a couple.Then we lost touch. Ijoined one of the popu-lar sites and he got intouch with me. I askedmy husband if therewould be a problem andhe said it’d be alright aslong as the guy remainsrespectful. Now myhusband has come and asked me ifit was okay for him to get in touchwith an old girlfriend. She was inthe picture before me and we’vebeen together for 14 years, so thatwas no problem for me. I havereceived a couple of emails from herfor him with pictures, also not aproblem. But in the email she goesinto thanking him for his apologyand listing things she had learnedfrom him, and to me all that is deal-ing with emotions and I am notokay with that. I don’t have any

reason to mistrust myhusband, but I don’twant him involved in anemotional relationshipwith another woman,especially a singlewoman that he has his-tory with. I don’t wantto give up my friendbecause there are noemotions involved at all.So can I ask him to stoptalking to her and stillkeep my friendshipgoing?

Friendship?

Dear Friendship,I would like to see you both leave old

relationships behind because they couldbecome a hindrance and cause a division.Work on developing some mutual friend-ships with other couples and your rela-tionship with one another.

Dr. Hollie is a local psychotherapist &pastor, and for your questions and com-ments to appear in this column, you canemail [email protected]

DR. KAREN HOLLIE

By Jordan BlairNew York City by way of Dallas,

Texas, Tom E. Morgan, pronouncedTommy, is a local boy done good in theBig Apple, has just released his firstalbum titled Tell Me What You Want.

Tom E. Morgan grew up in Dallas andattended at that time what was consid-ered the first Black mega church inDallas, Carver Heights Baptist Church,located on East Ledbetter, where thePastor was the late Rev. Tyler Carter.Rev. Tyler Carter’s son, Rev. Darryl Carter,now pastors at Carver Heights. It iswhere Tom Morgan grew up and partici-

pated in various ministries at the church,as well as contributed back to the com-munity.

This album is an interesting mix ofR&B, pop, and something for everybody’s listening pleasure. My favorite isthe remake of Marvin Gay’s What’s GoingOn and Tell Me What You Want. If youare looking for something different, freshand new, rush out and purchase this hotCD. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information, contact Tom E.Morgan at www.myspace.com/tomemor-gan or [email protected]. DutchChemistry/Uncle Doc Records.

Tom E. Morgan’s New CDTell Me What You Want


attend the party, stating that “Mrs. Bennett islike a second mother” to him.

Also in attendance was Bobby Gibson, anephew of Mrs. Bennett who traveled fromDetroit to surprise his aunt. Mrs. Bennett had-n’t seen her nephew in more than 10 years.

“It was a heart-warming event to seeBobby,” Mrs. Bennett said. “I am so glad hecame to share this special night with me.”

“Joyful” and “fun-filled” come to ShirleyDavis’ mind as she recounts Mrs. Bennett’sparty. Mrs. Davis, a close friend, traveled fromOklahoma City to participate in the festivities.

“I was so glad to see how everyone showed

her so much love that night and she was sogracious to all of her guests,” Mrs. Davis said.“And, what fun it was to watch her dance tosome of her favorite songs.”

From the Cupid Shuffle to the Cha-ChaSlide to even the classic Electric Slide, Mrs.Bennett and her guests kept the party hoppingon the dance floor. As the night drew to an end,several guests commented that this was one ofthe best parties they had ever attended.

Ashley Gibson is the granddaughter of Mrs.Mary Bennett. Gibson is a former AssociatedPress reporter. She currently serves at the helmof Langston University’s Public RelationsDepartment.

BIRTHDAY BASH, Continued from Page 2

The 3 Pops: Jordan Blair, Dwayne Simpson & George Allen

Jordan & Brenda Blair

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Sundays 11:00 am - 12:15 pmWednesday, Bible Study 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

"Sermons in 15 MinutesThat Will Empower, Enrich

and Enlighten You"

Dr. Karen HollieSenior Pastor

Come and Enjoy Church.Experience Love.

LLiiffeewwaayy CChhuurrcchh

5520 S. WestmorelandDallas, Texas 75237

[email protected]


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Tony Teal and His Mission

Teal’s Ribs and Barbeque

Tony Teal came to Dallas just 9 years ago with one thing in mind, to be agreat business man and a great servant. After talking with Mr. Teal, I findthat he is one straight up man and as real as they come. His faith is strongand he loves God. You not only can hear it, you can see it as well.

Teal’s is located in Cedar Hill, at 150 N. Clark Road, Suite C&D. The foodis great, the ribs are like no other, and his Soul Food will give you Soul.Tony Teal’s hours of operation are:

Tues.-Wed., 5:00-9:00 p.m.Thurs., 10:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Fish Fry, Fridays - 6pm to close)Sundays, 1:00–6:00 p.m.

Call Teal’s for your next catering event at 469-335-7599, Midlothian, Wacoand Houston, Texas. Teal is coming to your area and would appreciate yoursupport.

Tune in to Access Television on Monday nights at 9:30 p.m., with TonyTeal doing his thing; or go to Access 34, TV Channel 34 (469-438-1477).

SUNDAY BRUNCH - Sunday, August 9. Bring your Elite Newspapercontaining Teal’s add and receive $1 off.

Tony Teal and His Mission

Teal’s Ribs and Barbeque

Tony Teal came to Dallas just 9 years ago with one thing in mind, to be agreat business man and a great servant. After talking with Mr. Teal, I findthat he is one straight up man and as real as they come. His faith is strongand he loves God. You not only can hear it, you can see it as well.

Teal’s is located in Cedar Hill, at 150 N. Clark Road, Suite C&D. The foodis great, the ribs are like no other, and his Soul Food will give you Soul.Tony Teal’s hours of operation are:

Tues.-Wed., 5:00-9:00 p.m.Thurs., 10:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Fish Fry, Fridays - 6pm to close)Sundays, 1:00–6:00 p.m.

Call Teal’s for your next catering event at 469-335-7599, Midlothian, Wacoand Houston, Texas. Teal is coming to your area and would appreciate yoursupport.

Tune in to Access Television on Monday nights at 9:30 p.m., with TonyTeal doing his thing; or go to Access 34, TV Channel 34 (469-438-1477).

SUNDAY BRUNCH - Sunday, August 9. Bring your Elite Newspapercontaining Teal’s add and receive $1 off.

about you in Ezekiel 16:44 "Like mother,like daughter!" Amen! Children will invari-ably talk, eat, walk, think, respond, andact like their parents. Give them a target toshoot at. Give them a goal to work toward.Give them a pattern which they can seeclearly, and you give them something thatwhich gold and silver cannot buy. Amen!

Parents your actions will speak louderthan words. Do not just tell your kids youlove them, show them! Let them see youpracticing the same Christian values youare trying to teach them. What do childrenoften see in their parents? Most of thetime parents do not go to church onSunday at all. We do not study the Bibleanymore like we used to and we missChurch a lot; we make excuses for notgoing such as being tired, busy, or theweather. We also miss family events a lotfor work and remember work can replaceyou and family cannot. Amen!

We continue to put emphasis on mate-rial over spiritual things and we emphasiswork over spiritual and the Worldliness ofhow much stuff can I get, such as the bighouse, and fancy cars. So do not be sur-prised when they turn out just like youtrained them to be! Now you know why weare losing our young people. Amen!

PEOPLE, Continued from Page 12

By Mrs. Julia Stearns Come spend “An Evening of

Elegance” on Friday, August 7 at 7:00 pmat the Crestview Room at the Cedar CrestGolf Course & Club where the Men andWomen’s Annual Banquet Committee ofSmith Chapel A.M.E. Church will presentReverend Dr. Keith Anthony Ogden, sen-ior pastor of the historic Hill StreetBaptist Church in Asheville, NorthCarolina, as the keynote speaker. Hewill address this year’s theme, “Men &Women Serving God with GratefulHearts” based on Colossians 3:15-17.Dr. Ogden was born in Hollywood, Floridaand raised in Pensacola , Florida. Heholds a Bachelor of Arts in Business anda Master of Arts in Biblical Studies fromNewburgh Theological Seminary. He wasconferred two Honorary Doctorate ofDivinity degrees from Saint ThomasChristian College and Seminary inJacksonville, FL and NewburghTheological Seminary in Evansville, IN.Also, Dr. Ogden has matriculated atPierce Community College, Army LogisticManagement College, North CentralTechnical College, Liberty University, and

Liberty TheologicalSeminary. He hasearned certificates inNew Testament Studiesfrom Payne TheologicalSeminary and PastoralCounseling fromInterdenominationalTheological Seminary.His numerous honorsinclude: Awarded (3)Meritorious ServiceMedals and (7) ArmyAccommodation Medalsduring his 21 years ofactive service in theU.S. Army; Certificateas Honorary Mayor ofOklahoma City, OK in2002; and Certificate ofAppreciation from theCity Council of Oklahoma City, OK in2002. Recently, Dr. Ogden received aProclamation from the Mayor of theAsheville, NC, proclaiming September 11,2005, “Dr. Keith A. Ogden Day.”Dr. Ogden, the former pastor of GreaterMid-Del A.M.E. Church in Oklahoma City,

OK, has been pas-tor at Hill StreetBaptist Churchsince 2003. HillStreet has a grow-ing membership ofover 600 and isone of the mostrespected andleading African-American diversechurches in ands u r r o u n d i n gAsheville and hasthe oldest churchdaycare in west-ern North Carolinawith over 48 yearsof active service.The Daycareserves 50-72 chil-

dren daily. Under Dr. Ogden’s tenure, HillStreet recently added to its structure a$1.2 million dollar MultipurposeEducational Wing, increasing thechurch’s net worth to approximately $7million.Since coming to Asheville, Dr. Ogden has

been featured on numerous occasions inthe local newspaper, The Citizens Times,both as a contributing columnist in theReligious section and speaking to issueson local and government politics as theyrelate to the Asheville Community. Dr.Ogden is also a published author and hasjust released his first book entitled,Walking in the Undeserved.Please call 214-948-9482 for ticket infor-mation to the Banquet. However, if youhappen to miss this dynamic and inspir-ing man of God at the Banquet, weextend a heartfelt invitation to attend our11:00 morning worship services onSunday, August 9 where Dr. Ogden willbe the preacher for the hour. The Second Annual Men and Women’sDay of Smith Chapel will culminate onSunday, August 16, 2009 with two serv-ices. Our own Reverend Dr. LaVerneWhitehead Reed will deliver a powerfulWord from the Lord at the 11:00 amservice and the Presiding Prelate of theTenth Episcopal District, Bishop GregoryG.M. Ingram will preach at the 3:00 pmservice.

“Smith Chapel Celebrates Men & Women’s Annual Day”

Rev. Keith Anthony Ogden


“Sensational”St. Paul AME Church

2420 Metropolitan AvenueDallas, TX 75215-3534

Ch. Office: 214-421-1344www.spame.net

Church School...... 8:30 amSt. Paul AME Service Center2300 Metropolitan Avenue

Worship Service...... 10:00 amPastor’s Bible Study... 7 pm Wed.

Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church7550 South Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75232

972-228-2420 (office) 972-228-2584 (fax)website: www.afmbc.org

“We Build People”Office Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Friday

Sunday Morning Worship Experience8:45 AM Church School

10:00 AM Mid-morning WorshipNoonday Wednesday

Bible Study7:00 PM Worship on Wednesday

Dr. Karry D.Wesley, Pastor

M I N I S T E R S L I S T I N G SLIST YOUR MINISTER’S LISTINGS WITH THE ELITE NEWS CALL U S TODAY AT 214-372-6500

SMITH CHAPELAFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“EXCELLENCE (GOD) IS THE WAY”

Rev. Darrell G. Caldwell, Sr.—Pastor2406 Childs Street Dallas, Texas 75203

Phone: 214-948-9482Fax: 214-948-7191

Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship Services @ 8:30 am & 11:00 amSunday School @ 9:45 amPrayer & Bible Study - Wednesday @ 7:00 pm

God First MissionaryBaptist Church

Enjoy “The Fullness of Him”

4202 South Westmoreland RoadDallas, Texas

(214) 339-0400-Pastor’s Study(214) 339-0402-Church

ServicesSunday School......9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship & Youth Church.....10:30 a.m.Wednesday Bible Class........7:30 p.m.

Rev. JesseJones, Pastor

Koinonia MissionaryBaptist Church616 W. Kiest Blvd.Dallas, TX 75237

972-230-1002Sunday School....9 am

Morning Service...10 am

Rev. Darrell G.Caldwell

Dr. Patrick R. Rucker

Greater New St. JohnPrimitive Baptist Church

5014 Bonnieview Rd.Dallas, Tx 75216214-376-6554

Sunday School.....8:45 amMorning Services...10 am

“Keeping the main thing...themain thing and that’s Jesus Christ”

Rev. Vincent E. Davis Pastor

Munger Ave. BaptistChurch

“Your Church Home In Dallas”3919 Munger Ave./Dallas,

Texas 75204(214) 824-8312

Sunday School.........9:30 amSunday Morning Worship...11:00 amWednesday Mid Week ServiceSunshie Bible Stud...10:00 amFellowship Dinner.......5:20 pmPrayer Meeting-BibleStudy...........6:30-8:30 pmYouth Bible Study &Rehearsal......7:00 -8:30 pm

Rev. Wade Charles Davis

Rev. Juan N. TolliverSenior Pastor

Transmission Service3030 Cedar Crest BLVD.

Dallas, TX 75203214-943-8919 • 214-943-8242

30 years ofExperience

Reba Harrell

Harrell’s Catfish & Harrell’s Catfish & Jumbo ShrimpJumbo Shrimp

HAS MOVED TO3103 S. Lancaster Rd. 214-374-8660

Store Hours:Mon.-Wed.: 11:00am - 8:00pmThursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm

Fri. and Sat.: 11:00 am - MidnightSunday: CLOSED

HURD’S BARBER SHOP“We Need Your Head In Our Business”

1122 W. Camp WisdomDallas, Texas 75232

Ph: (972) 228-0540

Monday-Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Andre HurdBarber/Stylist


Terry White Pastor/Teacher

Marsalis Avenue MissionaryBaptist Church

2723 S. Marsalis Ave.Dallas, Texas 75216

Church: 214-943-60079:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Morning Worship7:00 pm Prayer/Praise Worship

Rev. Kennon L. Tenison,Senior Pastor

Pleasant Hill MissionaryBaptist Church

1636 Masters Drive Dallas, Texas, 75217

Phone: (972) 289 – 1190 Sunday School : - 8:30

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Weekly Bible Study: Mon. & Wed. 7:00 pm

“Standing On The Word Of God”Joshua 1:8

Dr. David Wilson

Greater Cornerstone MissionaryBaptist Church8350 Forest Lane

Dallas, Texas214-349-7701

7:30 am Early Morning Worship9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Morning Worship

Rev. S.T. Tuston

Riverside Baptist Church3132 Lagow

Dallas, Texas

214-428-3200

9:30 am Sunday School

10:45 Sunday am Worship

Rev. Ricky Lawton

The Rock Of Salvation Missionary

Baptist Church2316 So. Denley Dr.

Dallas, TX 75216 214-376-5970

Sunday School 9:30 amMorning Worship 11 amBible Study - Wed- 7 pm

Rev. H.L. Ward

Rose of Sharon2251 Lawrence

Dallas, Texas 75216

214-428-0462

8:00 & 10:00 am Worship


Rev. C.L. Taylor

Morning Star MissionaryBaptist Church

2251 El PasoGrand Prairie, Texas 75051

972-647-14459:00 am Sunday School

Morning Worship 8 & 10:30 am7 pm midweek

Eld. Lloyd T. Morgan, Sr.

Union Hope Institutional

Primitive Baptist Church2217 56th Street

Dallas, Texas 75241Ph: (214) 374-6441 Fax: (214) 374-6490

9:30 am Sunday School11: 00am Morning Worship

Rev. A. L. Banks

Community Baptist

Church

2920 Fordham Rd.

214-376-9774

Pleasant Zion Baptist Church1910 N. St. Augustine Road

Dallas, Texas 75217Ph: (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. Rev. A.C. Toney, Pastor

Dallas District Christian Methodist EpiscopalChurch

Presiding Elder Dallas/Ft. Worth RegionChristian Methodist Episcopal Church

1616 East Illinois AveDallas, Texas 75216Ph. (214) 372-9505 Rev. Dr.

W.C. Champion

Good Shephard Baptist Church1605 Five Mile

Dallas, Texas 75216214-372-2323

Sunday School 8:30 am-9:15 amSunday Worship 9:30 amWed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Rev. David

H. Johnson

Rev. Elijah Kelley

1438 Hortense Ave. • Dallas, Texas 75216(214) 371-1744…office (214) 371-2155…fax

Sunday School 9:30 am * Sunday Worship 11:00 amSunday Night Worship 7:30 pmTuesday Bible Study 8:00 pm

Tuesday and Friday Worship 8:00 pm

Email : [email protected] Website : www.blackgospelcommunity.com/fellowships3

Dr. William McNealy

Greater El BethelMissionary Baptist Church

1130 E. 9th St.Dallas, Texas 75203

(214) 946-97018:00 am Early Service

10:00 am Sunday School11:00 am Worship Service

Deliverance ChapelChurch of God in Christ

Rev. B.L. Horn

Golden Chain Church5023 Wadsworth Dallas, Texas

Church 214-372-0280

Sunday School 8 amMorning Worship 10 amPastor

Tedrick J. Woods

Mount Horeb Baptist Church601 Kaufman St.

Waxahachie, Texas 75165972-937-6579

Sunday School....9:15 amMorning Worship...10:45 anWednesday Night...7:00 pmPastor Emeritus C. O. Smith

Carter Temple CME Church

2503 Crossman Avenue Dallas, Texas 75212

Church: 214-747-075210:00 am - Sunday School

11:00 am - Sun. Morning Worship7:00 pm - Midweek Worship“His Grace Is Sufficient”

4129 Idaho AvenueDallas, Texas 75219

(214) 374-38609:30 a.m. – Sunday School

10:45 a.m. – WorshipRev. R.G. Simmons, Pastor

Metropolitan TabernacleBaptist Church2206 Harlandale Ave.

Dallas, TX 75216Church: 213-372-3828

9:30 am - Sunday School10:30 am - Sun. Morning Worship

6:00 pm - Wednesday Bible Service11 am to 5 pm - Friday Counseling Pastor W.J. Atkins

Living Testimony Baptist Church

New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church2025 W. Wheatland Rd • Dallas, Texas 75232

Phone: (972) 224-5000 www.newcovenantdallas.org

Sunday Worship: 8 am & 10:30 amYouth Church: 10:30 am (2nd & 3rd Sun.)

Intercessory Prayer: 11 am - 12noon (Tues. & Thurs.) Bible Study: 7 pm (Wed.) Rev. Andre’ Byrd Sr.

Pastor Willie L. McDaniels

1718 FARGO STREET DALLAS, TEXAS 75223214-826-3280

CHURCH SCHOOL - 8:45 AMMORNING WORSHIP - 10:00 AM*HOLY BAPTISM & COMMUNION

(1ST SUNDAY)

GRIGGS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH


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

Would like to Congratulate

Kedric L. McKnight, Senior PastorAnd Chastity L. McKnight, First Lady

On their First Pastor’s and Wife’s Anniversary

September 14, 2008@ 3:00 PM

3317 Morris StreetDallas, Texas 75212214.638.0918

Sunday School 9:00 AMMorning Worship Service – 10:30 AM

“from 4 to 104 + in less than one year”www.nmtcalvary.org

Rev. Joe Patterson

Greater New ZionBaptist Church2210 Pine Street

Dallas, Texas 75212214-421-4119

Sunday School 9:30 amMorning Worship 10:45 am

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church4205 Robinson Road/P.O. Box 540515

Grand Prairie, Texas 75054972-642-9125

Sunday Church School.................. 9:00 amMorning Worship........................10:30 am

Tues. Bible Class..............................6:00 pmPrayer Service..............................7:00 pmMission Study Classes...................7:45 pm

Rev. R. O. Moffett

New Leaf Missionary Baptist Church

“Turning over a new leaf”5044 Veterans Drive Dallas, Texas 75241

214-372-3200 (Church)Sunday School 9:45 am

Morning Worship 11:00 am1st Sunday Lord’s Supper 6:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm

Rev. Wendell Blair, Sr.

New True Vine of HolinessMissionary Baptist Church

6728 Altaire StreetDallas, Texas 214-375-6504

Sunday School - 9:15 amMorning Worship - 10:35 am

Evening Worship 7:30 pmA Church Where The Bible is Our Guide

Rev. Calvin Ray Washington

True Gospel Ministries1734 E. Ann Arbor Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216

214-371-1349 214-371-0100 (Fax)Formally True Gospel MBCSunday School...8:45 am

Morning Worship Service...10:30 amLast Tuesday in each month -

Word Explosion – 7:30 PM2nd & 3rd Tuesdays – Bible Study

4th Saturday - Evangelism OutreachCome worship with us, A minstry of caring

Rev. C. J. R. Phillips Jr.

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

6000 Singing Hills Dr.Dallas, Texas 75241

214-374-6631Morning Worship 8:00 am & 10:15 amSunday School........................9:00 amLord’s Supper 1st Sunday ......6:00 pm

Rev. R. E. Price

New Mount Zion Baptist Church9550 Shepherd RoadDallas, Texas 75243 Ph: 214-341-6459

Early Morning Worship................. 7:30 amSunday School..............................9:00 amSunday Morn. Worship................10:30 pmBible Class..................................6:00 pm

Prayer and Bible Study...................7:45 am

Apostle LobiasMurray

Full Gospel Holy Temple Church39727 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75237

972-572-FGHT (3448)24 HOUR PRAYER LINE: 972-223-9898

Sunday School..........................9:45 amSunday Morning Worship.............11:00 am

Sunday Evening Worship................7:30 pmTuesday..& Saturday........................8:00 pmvisit our website www.fullgospelholytemple.org

Rev. Christopher T. Willis, Sr.

God’s “Exciting” Cathedral ofPraise Baptist Church

1430 N. Polk StreetDesoto, Texas 75115Ph: (469) 567-1602

Early Morning Worship - 8:00 amSunday School - 9:45 am

Morning Worship - 10:45 amWed. Hour of Bible Study - 7:30 pm

Supt. & Mrs. Howard E. Falls, Sr.

Bibleway Church of God in Christ4122 Kilgore St.Dallas, TX 75212214-630-3195 • 972-274-9911Sunday Morning Service - 11:15 amWed. Night Bible Study - 7:00 pmSaturday hour of Prayer - 10:00E-mail - [email protected]

Divine InspirationMissionary Baptist Church

4325 W. Ledbetter DriveDallas, Texas 75223

Church: (214) 337-1713Sunday School … 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship … 10:30 a.m.Baptist Training Union …. 6:15 p.m.

Eld. Robert L. Ashberry

Steven Temple C.O.G.I.C.344 E. Saner

Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: 214-946-9262

Sunday School............................ 9:15 amSunday Morning Worship.............10:30 amTues. Bible Band/Brotherhood Youth7:30 pmThursday Prayer............................7:30 pm

*Every Saturday “Bible Speaks” broadcast on 1040 AM radio at 3:45 pm

Dr. M. L. Curry, Pastor

New St. Paul MissionaryBaptist Church

10345 Webb Chapel RoadDallas, Texas 75229

214-351-6510Sunday School....................... .9:00 amSunday Morning Worship.......10:15 amPrayer Meeting.....................7:00 pmBible Study...........................7:30 pm

BTU (youth) Thursday............. 7:00 pm

Myrtis Robinson,Pastor

The House of Refuge Full GospelChurch

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

Sunday School……10:30 a.m.Morning Worship……12:45 p.m.

Wed. & Fri. Services……8:00 p.m.“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing

by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

New Restoration Church2949 E. Kiest Blvd Suite J

Dallas, TX 75206Church: 214-946-2989

Sunday School: 10:00 amMorning Worship: 11:00 am Rev. B. R. Williams

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

Crest ViewMinistry of “Hope”Restoring lives and givinghope to the “hopeless”7407 Fox Crossing

CourtDallas, Texas 75232

972-224-0271Services

SundayService......11:00 a.m.

Wednesday BibleClass........7:30 p.m.

Pastor Michael andSherry Perkins

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church1101 Sabine • Dallas, Texas 75203

Church: 214-943-8295 Fax: 214-942-2023Pastor: 214-942-7474

Website: www.goldengatembc.org

Rev. VincentParker, Pastor

Sunday School: 9:00 amMorning Worship: 10:30 am

St. John Missionary Baptist Church1701 W. Jefferson Street • Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

972-264-1483Sunday Worship....7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 10:00 am

St. John Baptist Church North“Family Fellowship”

2805 Market Loop, Suite #300 • Southlake, Texas817-488-2114

Sunday Worship.....10:00 am

One Church Two Locations

Rev. Denny D. Davis, Pastor

Rev. Wade J. SimmonsPastor


Rev. J. J. Raven

Greater ProgressiveBaptist Church

1966 Life StreetDallas, Texas 75212

214-630-863710:45 am Worship


Dr. Aaron Phillips

Denley Drive MissionaryBaptist Church

1519 Denley DriveDallas, Texas 75216


10:45 am Worship

BishopHarold Edwards

Church Of The Living God

3711 Biglow • Dallas, Texas214-374-5485

9:00 am Sunday School10:00 am Worship

7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Worship

Rev. Paul E. Walker

Friendship MissionaryBaptist Church

4360 Kollock Dr.Dallas, TX 75216214-375-5190

Fax: 214-372-1620 Sunday School.......9:30 AM

Morning Worship............ 11:00 AM

Rev. S. L. Johnson

Greater Shiloh Baptist Church4010 Sunnyvale StreetDallas, Texas 75216 • 214-371-2262Sunday School .......9:00 amMorning Worship...11:00 amBTU .......................6:00 amWed. Prayer & Teaching ... 7:00 pmSaturday Outreach 10:00 am

Rev. Shank Robinson

New Unity Baptist Church

6332 Bonnie view Rd.Dallas, Texas 75241


11:00 am Worship

Rev. Lelious Johnson,Pastor

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church1600 Pear Street Dallas, Texas 75215Ph: 214-421-3741 Fax: 214-421-3926

Early Morning Worship........8:00 a.m.Sunday School........9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship............10:30 a.m.Children’s Church 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday.10:30 a.m.Tuesday Bible Study................7:30 p.m.

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

Rev. Lee Craig

Ewing Avenue Baptist Church1323 S. Ewing

Dallas, Texas 75216214-942-4643

9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship7 - 8 Wednesday Bible Study

Bishop J. Neaul Haynes

Saintsville Church of God and Christ

2200 S. MarsalisDallas, Texas 75216

Sunday School..............................7:30 amSunday Morning Worship............10:00 amTuesday Bible Band.......................7:30 amFriday Pastoral Teaching................7:30 pmSunday Radio Broadcast...............8:30 am

“Come Worship at the Home of The Saints”

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

“The Exciting”Singing Hills Baptist Church6550 Houston School Road

Dallas, Texas 75241Phone: 214-375-5952

Early Worship ................8:00 amSunday School....................9:30 amMorning Worship..............10:45 amWed. Night Breakthrough....7:00 pm

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

Calvary-Philadelphia MissionaryBaptist Church4703 Sunnyvale

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

Sunday School.......9:30 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m.Wednesday Night Prayer........6:00 pm.

Rev. Cecil Proctor

Neighborhood Houseof Prayer

1111 E. LedbetterDallas, Texas 75241


11:00 am Worship

New Covenant MissionaryBaptist Church

7905 Hume

Dallas, Texas 75227

Church: 214-275-4989

Mount Tabor Baptist Church3700 Simpson Stewart Road

Dallas, Texas 75241972-225-1704

Sunday Services:Intercessory Prayer..........7:30-8:10 amEarly Worship.........................8:00 amChurch School........................9:30 amMorning Worship..................10:50 amNBC.......................................6:00 pm Dr. S.C. Nash, Pastor

Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

Greater Mount SinaiMissionary Baptist Church

“Church of Love”4807 BurnsideDallas, Texas 75216

Ch: 214-371-7026 Office: 214-375-0062Sunday School: 9:00 am

Sunday Worship: 10:45 amTuesday Bible Sudy: 7:30 pme-mail: [email protected] Rev. Steven C. Jones

Metropolitan Baptist Church“Where we walk by faith, not by sight, joyfully doing the

Lord’s work serving the community,” II Cor 5: 7

1711 Reynoldston LaneDallas, Texas 75232

Church Phone: 214-339-9554 Fax: 214-337-7626Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Mid-Week Service: 7: 30 p.m.Transportation Available!! Rev. Chris J. Evans

Rev. Michael D. Pryor

Third Avenue MissionaryBaptist Church

“The Church With the 20/20 Vision”2408 Hatcher Street • Dallas, Texas 75215

Church: 214-428-3695Sunday School..........................9:15 amMorning Worship.....................10:30 amWednesday Bible Study............7:00 pm

Radio Broadcast: M - F 12:30 pm on KGGR

Totally Committed Progressive2403 Harlandale Dr.

Dallas, TX 75216Ch 214-374-0977 • C 214-864-0470

Sunday School........ 10:00amMorning Worship........... 11:15amTues Bible Study............. 8:00pmThurs Joy Night.............. 8:00pm

PASTOR AND FIRST

LADY MCCULLOUGH

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTISTCHURCH

9:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL11:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE

2600 S. MARSALISP 214-375-4876 - F 214-375-1920

Rev. Bertrain Bailey

Outreach Missionary Baptist Church( Full Gospel Church )1431 Hudspeth Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75216(214) 372-5717 (214) 372-5717 FaxWebsite: www.ombc.elcoutreachministriesinc.comSunday School Time: 9:45 AM • Services: (Su/Sa): 11:00 AMMid-week Service (Day & Time)(Prayer Mtg. / Bible Study): WednesdayNight 7:00 p.m. Mission / Prayer Service. Saturday T.B.A. Choir Rehearsal, Youth Activities.

Pastor E.L. Carroll Sr.Scripture, Motto, Etc.) Romans 8:28 And we all know that all things work togetherfor the good of them that love God, and are called according to his purpose.

This could be yourMinister’s Listing!

Call the Elite News at(214) 372-6500 for more details.


Carver Heights Baptist Church“A going Church for a Coming Christ”

2510 E. LedbetterDallas, Texas 75216

Church: 214-371-2024Sunday School......9:30 a.m.

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

Tues. Noonday Bible StudyWed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m.

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

5144 Dolphin Rd. • Dallas, Texas 75223Ph: (214) 823-1018 Fax: (214) 824-3813

www.hmbconline.orgSunday Early Worship....8:00 a.m.Morning Worship .... 10:45 p.m.Tuesday Youth Choir...7:00 p.m.Wed. Prayer Meeting .....7:00 p.m

Wed. Bible Study Class.....7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.For Prayer: [email protected]

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard Sr., Pastor

New Friendship MissionaryBaptist Church

“Where Friendship Is Real & The Ministry Is The Word”

2419 Metropolitan AvenueDallas, Texas 75215

Church: 214-421-7211Fax: 214-565-1530

Pastor’s Office: 214-421-8272Caregiver’s Office: 214-565-1147

www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.comSunday School....9:15 A.M.

Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M.Mon.-Christian Education...7:00 pmWed. Prayer Meeting ....7:30 P.M.

Rev. Johnny A. McGee, Pastor

Mt. Pisgah M.B.C. “THE ROCK”

11611 Webb Chapel Rd.Dallas, Tx. 75229

Worship Services..7:45 & 11 amSunday School...9:45 am

Wed. Bible Study 12 pm & 7 pm

Office...972-241-6151Fax...972-243-5279

Music Ministry...972-241-5985Prayer Line...972-243-2037

Office Hours... Mon. & Fri...9 am - 3 pmTues., Wed., Thurs...9 am - 6 pm

Website...www.dallasmtpisgah.org

Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend

Rev. A. D. Smith

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

8015 Blossom LaneDallas, Texas 75227

214-388-1200

R. L. Washington

New Greater EmanuelBaptist Church

2554 Ann Arbor Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216Ph: (214) 376-2873

Sunday School............9:45 amMorning Praise..........11:00 am Children’s Church......11:30 amBTU.............................6:30 pmMon. Youth Mission ....7:00 pmTues. Men’s Ministry ....7:00 pm

Fri. Singles/Family Ministry 7:30 pm

Rev. Johnnie R. Bradley

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church1114 Comal StreetDallas, Texas 75203

214-946-3581 8:00 am Early Morning Worship


Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Friendship West Baptist Church2020 W. WheatlandDallas, Texas 75232

972-228-5200Sun. Morn. Services 8am&10:45amWed. Bible Study 12 Noon & 7pm

Rev. Carlton Garrett

Lords Missionary Baptist Church6722 Bexar Street

Dallas, Texas 214-428-5459


Concord MissionaryBaptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey DriveDallas, Texas 75237

214-331-85228:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm

Worship Rev. Bryan Carter

Rev. Freddie Cheatum

Little Friendship Baptist Church2415 Ann Arbor Dallas, Texas 214-374-3639


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

Temple of FaithChristian Chapel C.M.E.

Church14120 Noel Road • Dallas, Texas 75240

972-239-1120 Church972-239-5925 Fax

Worship Services 8 & 10:45 amSunday School 9:45 am

Wednesday 12 noon prayer

Bishop Ray Campbell

Ideal Pentecostal1000 East Redbird Lane

Dallas, Texas 214-371-9228

8:00 & 10:45 am Worship9:30 Sunday School

Rev. J. E. Mitchell

Bon Air Baptist Church

5707 Bonnie View RoadDallas, Texas 75241

214-376-5846 8:00 am Early Worship

11:00 am Worshipwww.bambc.org

Rev. Fred Conwright

Greater Mount HebronMissionary Baptist Church

2335 56th Street Dallas, Texas 75241Church: 214-374-47599:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Morning Worship7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wed Bible StudyThurs. Night - Choir Rehearsal/Usher

7:00 pm Fri. Men’s Night Out

Ervay Cedar MissionaryBaptist Church

2837 Prosperity Ave.Dallas, Texas 75216Ph: (214) 376-2447

8:45 am - Sunday School10:00 am - Morning Worship

5:00 pm- B.T.U. Dr. T.L. Brown, Pastor

Greater Emanuel Baptist Church2110 E. 11th St.

Dallas, Texas 75203214-942-0218

9:00 a.m........Sunday School7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m...Morning Worship

6:30 p.m....Wed. Prayer/Bible StudyRev. Burley Hudson

Rev. Daryl Carter, Pastor

Shekinah TabernacleBaptist Church

2109 Beckley • Dallas, TX 214-942-2227


Rev. Alfred Stapleton

Pilgrim RestBaptist Church

1819 N. WashingtonDallas, TX

Ph: 214-823-73088:00 am First Worship9:30 am Sunday School

10:45 am SecondWorship

Rev. Curtis Wallace

Rev. James Foster, Jr.

Celestial HavenBaptist Church

7230 So. Hampton Rd. Dallas, Texas 75232Ph: (972) 228-8453 Fax: (972) 228-8544

Sunday School............9:30 amSunday Service..........11:00 am

Midweek Wednesday Service...........7:30 pmWebsite: www.celestialhaven.com

“A Church With A Worship Experience WorthDiscovering” ”Can’t Stop That Celestial Praise”


Rev. George Pryor

New BirthBaptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75224

214-374-0828Early Morning Worship ........7:50 amSunday School ....................9:30 amMorning Worship ...............10:30 amEvening Worship ................7:00 p.m.

Rev. K.D. Pace

BeginnersBaptist Church

3610 Hancock Dallas, Texas 75210

214-428-2083Sunday School.....10:00 am

Morning Worship.... 11:00 amBTU.......9:30 am

Rev. John Morris, Jr.

St. Mark AME Zion Church2311 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75216

214-376-7750 Fax 214-376-2485stmarkameziondallas.orgSunday School 9:30 amSunday Worship 11 am

Prayer Meeting Tues 12 - Wed 6 pm Sat 8 am - Sun 9 am

“You Must Be Born Again”

C.C. Robertson

Bexar Street Baptist Church2018 S. Marsalis Ave.Dallas, Texas 75216

214-943-3579Early Morning Worship......8:00 a.m.

Sunday School..........9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 10:45 am

Rev. N. C. Sargent

Faithful MissionaryBaptist Church

6255 Bonnie View Rd.Dallas, Texas 972-225-7381


Rev. Louis E. Laurent

Little Flock Baptist Church

705 E. Aimee Street Forney, Texas

Sunday School.....9:30 A.M.Morning Worship....10:45 A.M.

Wed. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study..7:15 P.M.

Rev. Samual Baker,Pastor

Joshua Chapel AME Church

110 N. Aiken • Waxahachie, Texas 75165Sunday Services: 10:00 am

Sunday School: 9:00 amMid-week Services: Bible Study, 12:00 Noon on

Wed; 6:30 pm on Tuesday eveningPh: (972) 937-5167 Fax: (972) 923-9490E-mail: [email protected]

jcame@ sbcglobal.net

Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey

Progressive Baptist Church3314 Detonte St.

Dallas, Texas 75223Church 972-823-1962

Email: [email protected] School.....9:30 A.M.Call to Worship.... 11:00 AMMission.......6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Bible Study……7:00 - 8:00 P.M.“The Church Where God Is Glorified”

Dwayne E. Rodgers, Sr. Pastor

Bonnie View Christian Church4861 Bonnie View at Ledbetter

Dallas, Texas 75216Church 214-376-8514

Sunday School......8:30 A.MCall To Worship... 10:00 A.M.

Wed. Prayer Service &Bible Class..7:30 P.M.

New HorizonMissionary Baptist Church

8108 Mask Drive • Dallas, Texas 75241Phone: (214) 954-7677 or (214) 815-4276

Website: www.newhorizonmbc.netE-mail: [email protected]

Sunday School … 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship … 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study … 7:30 p.m.

Rev. C.C. Boyce

Lancaster Full GospelHoly Temple Church1051 West Wintergreen Rd.

Lancaster, Texas 75134972-227-1400

Sunday School ......................9:45 amSunday Morning Worship .......9:00 amSunday Bible Class ................6:30 pmSunday Night..........................7:30 pm

Rev. J.L. Rainbolt

Community WestBaptist Church

3702 TorontoDallas, Texas 214-920-2473

“Come Worship With Us”

Elder Glenn Tatum, Sr. Pastor

Open Door Church of God In Christ2651 Gooch Street Dallas, Texas 75241

Church 214-376-0354Sunday Inter. Prayer.....8 A.M.-9 A.M.Sunday School......9:15-10:50 A.M

Sunday Morning Worship... 11:00 A.M.Evening Worship...6:00 P.M.

Rev. C.C. Morgan

Israel Baptist Church 2023 West Davis Street

Dallas, Texas 75208Ph: (214) 942-7535

Sunday School....9:45 A.M.Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M.Wed Bible Study ...6:30 P.M.

Dr. Timothy J. Brown, Pastor

New El Bethel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser Street

(214) 946-3584

Early Morning Pentecost ....8:00AM Sunday School.....9:25 AM

Mountain top Experience ....11:00 AMWed. Nite Bible Study........7:00 PM

Eld. Wallace M. Holyfield

Zion Temple Church of God in Christ4204 Frank Street

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

Sunday School......9:45 a.m.Morning Worship........11:15 a.m.Y.P.W.W..............6:45 p.m.

Evening Worship.........8:15p.m.

Greater Mt. PleasantBaptist Church

1403 Morrell

Dallas, Texas 75203

214-946-4522


7:45 am Early Worship

6:00 pm 1st Sun. Gospel Explosion Dr. David Henderson

Dallas Christian HopeBaptist Church

“A Christ Centered Church”4420 Bonnie View Road Dallas, Texas

Church: 214-375-1430 9:45 am - Sunday School

11:00 am - Morning Services 7:00 pm - Mid-week Wed. Services

1st Friday Family Fellowship 7:00 pmwww.dchbc.org Rev. Kedrion Bailey

Rev. Michael L.Smith, Pastor

Redeemer MissionaryBaptist Church

2948 Singleton Blvd.Dallas, Texas 75241

Church: 214-631-2226Sunday School.....9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship.10:45 a.m.Evening Worship...7:00 p.m.

Rev. Lee W. Turner, Pastor

Greater New Mt. ZionMissionary Baptist Church

207 Eggar St.Waxahachie, Texas 75165Church (972) 937-4615

Email: [email protected] School.....9:30 A.M.Call to Worship.... 10:45 AM

Wednesday Prayer Service.... 6:30 p.m.“The Church With The Mind Of Christ”

Rev. Ronald D. Richardson, Pastor

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church

2847 S. Marsalis Dallas, Texas 75216

Church: 214-948-130110:00 am - Sunday School

11:00 am - Sun. Morning Worship7:30 pm - Sunday Night Worship8:00 pm -Tues./Thurs. Worship Pastor Howard Durham

Gone, But Not Forgotten!

1 Year Anniversary of Rev. Dr. C.A.W. Clark

Kevin Wynn BrownBrown , BishopKevin Wynn44. Survivedby wife, SonjaBrown, daugh-ter, JakkilaBrown, son,Kevin Brown,Jr., 2 grandchil-dren, sisters,

Althea Brown and June Kissi,

brother, Timothy Brown and a hostof other relatives and friends.Wake- Thursday, August 6 from 8-9 pm at Sweet Home M.B.C.- 3810Vilbig Rd., Dallas, TX. Funeral-Friday, August 7 at 11 am at ZionB.C.- 401 N. Denton. Hutchinson,TX. To share tributes www.golden-gatefuneralhome.com

Frank Jackson Jr.Jackson, Jr.,Frank 62. He ispreceded indeath by hisfather, FrankJackson, Sr.and 2 broth-ers, JarvisJackson and

Lawrence Jackson. He is survivedby wife, Earlie Jackson, daughter,Francine Jackson, mother, Ola MaeJackson, 3 brothers, Jerry Jackson,John Jackson and ClarenceJackson and sister, Doris Jackson.Wake- Thursday, August 6 from7:15-8:15 pm. Funeral- Friday,

August 7 at 11 am. Both serviceswill be held at Golden Gate- 4155S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. To sharetributes www.goldengatefuneral-home.com

Obie Lewis RockwellRockwell, ObieLewis ObieL e w i sRockwell, age57, of FarmersBranch, Texaspassed awayAugust 4,2009. He wasborn February

22, 1952 in Gilmer, Texas to Obieand Monnie Mae (Simmons)Rockwell. Obie was a member ofSt. Andrews Episcopal Church inFarmers Branch and worked forthe Carrollton-Farmers BranchIndependent School District.He issurvived by his father, ObieRockwell of Farmers Branch,Texas; brother, Robert Rockwelland wife, Melody of Lewisville,

Texas; sisters, Emma Jean Bell ofDallas, Texas and HonorineFranklin and husband, Thomas ofMt. Pleasant, Texas. He was pre-ceded in death by his mother,Monnie Mae Rockwell; step-moth-er, Freddie Lee Rockwell and sister,Monnie Morrow Pearson.Funeralservices will be held at 12:00noon, Saturday, August 8, 2009, in

the Turrentine-Jackson-MorrowChapel. The family will receivefriends during a visitation onFriday evening beginning at 7:00p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Allen,Texas. To convey condolences orto sign an online registry, pleasevisit www.tjmfuneral.com.

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