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Mark 10:12-16“People were bring-ing little children toJesus to have himtouch them, but thedisciple rebukedthem. When Jesussaw this, he wasindignant. He said tothem, “Let the littlechildren come to me,and do not hinderthem, for the king-

dom of God belongs to such as these.I tell you the truth; anyone who willnot receive the kingdom of God like alittle child will never enter it.’ And hetook the children in his arms, and puthis hands on them and blessed them”

After watching the terrible situation inHaiti I was overwhelmed by the grief anddespair that exits there. My heart goes outto the children and I pray that God makesa way for them. God is the answer in trou-bled times and good times. Amen!

In the ancient world, children had nostatus. Back then a person could literallythrow children away by exposing unwant-ed infants at birth. There is a famous letterwritten in 1 B.C. by a poor laborer to hispregnant wife in Alexandria, advising herto keep the child if it was boy and to castit out if it was a girl. The unscrupulouswould collect exposed children and raisethem to be gladiators or prostitutes andeven disfigure them to enhance their valueas beggars This was the world that Jesuslived in a world that did not have time forchildren.

You may think you are much differentthan the disciples who tried to keep thechildren away from Jesus), but maybesome of us resemble them more than wewould like to admit. Sometimes we hinderchildren from coming to Jesus. How?There are at least three ways: (1) By yourattitude “Children are a bother” messy;noisy; do not put money in the offeringplate; waste of time, money, and energy toreach them); (2) by your example: “Dowhat I say, not what I do.” Children canlearn hypocrisy and negativity from theexample of others in the church’ especiallyparents); (2) by our theology; “Childrencannot understand the gospel and besaved.”

Here are three reasons why you and Ishould not hinder children from coming toJesus:

1. Jesus values children just as muchas adults. “People were bringing little chil-dren to Jesus to have him touch them”Notice that it does not say “parents” werebringing them to Jesus. I am sure most ofthese people were parents, but probably

some were not. Bringing children to Jesusis for everyone, not just parents. Some ofthe greatest ministers to children are thosewho never had children. Among them wasJesus. “But the disciples rebuked them”“Them” refers to the people bringing thechildren to Jesus. Why? We do not knowfor sure. Maybe they thought Jesus wastoo busy or too tired to be bothered withchildren. They probably held the view oftheir culture: “Children should be seen andnot heard.”

What was Jesus’ reaction? “WhenJesus saw this, he was indignant.” To be“indignant” means to be “angry orannoyed at the unfairness of unreason-ableness of somebody or something” TheKing James Version says “he was muchdispleased.” Jesus was not just a littleupset; He was very angry in a good way.

Why was Jesus indignant? It wasbecause He loves the little children. ToHim, they are not a bother; they are notunimportant; they are not a waste of time.Jesus wants to bless the little children.How old were these children? We read thatthey were “little children.” Some of themwere small enough for Jesus to pick themup in His arms. Luke writes in His Gospelthat some of them were “babies.” Amen!2. Jesus invites children to come to Him.Children are more likely to come to Jesus.Compare: “Make adults come in” it says inLuke 14:23 and “Let the little childrencome to me.” Maybe I am making toomuch out of the word “let,” but it is a factthat leading an adult to Christ is muchmore difficult than leading a child to Him.

One of our main strategies as a churchshould be to reach young people for Christ.Children have their whole lives to live forJesus. Most children can understandenough of the gospel to be saved. I believechildren can understand that they are sin-ners do bad things, that Jesus died on thecross for their sins and rose again, thatJesus will save them if they ask Him to.James Dobson has said, “Do not just sitback and hope your children, grandchil-dren, or children in your Sunday schoolclass, youth group, or whatever trust inChrist. You have to actively pursue theirsalvation. Amen!

The Apostle Paul wrote in Timothy3:14-15; it says, “Continue in what youhave learned and have become convincedof, because you know those from whomyou learned it, and how from infancy youhave know the holy Scriptures, which areable to make you wise for salvationthrough faith in Christ Jesus.” Amen!

Some people, questioning the validityof childhood conversions, might argue,“Many people who trusted in Christ as chil-dren never go on to live for Him.” That’strue, but it’s also true of many adults.

Jesus talked about this in His parable ofthe sowersoils in Mark 4:1-20. Amen!

3. Jesus says children have the rightcharacteristics for receiving salvation. “Itell you the truth, anyone who will notreceive the kingdom of God like a littlechild will never enter it” Jesus was not say-ing that every child is saved. The Bible isclear that the moment a child is conceived,he or she inherits a sinful nature. Psalms51:5 says “Surely I was sinful at birth, sin-ful from the time my mother conceivedme” Amen!

But what happens to children who die?I think we are given a clue in 2nd Samuel12:18-23. After his infant son died, Davidsaid, “I shall go to him, but he shall notreturn to me” David expected to go toheaven when he died, so David’s state-ment can be interpreted as meaning thatDavid believed his son was in heaven. Ibelieve that God shows mercy to thosewho because of age or mental deficiencyare incapable of either faith or willful unbe-lief Jonah 4:11says, “more than a hundredand twenty thousand people who cannottell their right hand from their left”. Goddoes this not because they are deservingof heaven no one is, but because in Hisgrace He chose to save them. I do notbelieve there is an exact age when a child

becomes responsible for trusting in Jesusoften called the age of accountability. Ithink there is a condition of accountabilityevery child and person is different, not anage of accountability.

Jesus was not saying that you have tobe childish in order to be saved. Jesus wassaying that you have to become like a childin order to be saved. The key word is“like.” We need childlike faith in order to besaved. I believe there are two qualities ofthis faith that are necessary: (1) humilityor feeling of helplessness and (2) depend-ency.

Matthew 5:3 says, “Jesus said,“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs isthe kingdom of heaven.” To be “poor inspirit” is to acknowledge one’s sinfulnessor spiritual bankruptcy. Amen!

Mark 10:25 says “It is easier for acamel to go through the eye of a needlethan for a rich man to enter the kingdomof God”. Rich people are generally nothumble and dependent; they are usuallyproud and self-reliant. Because of this, it isvery difficult for them to become poor inspirit and depend on Jesus for salvation.Now you know why you should not hinderchildren from coming home to Jesus.Amen!

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On January 18th Sam’s Club served as Title Sponsor forthe MLK Parade, Sam’s Club Area Market manager DarrylDuncan stated “I am extremely proud of our association withthis long standing community initiative and celebration as weat Sam’s Club relish the opportunity to come out and giveback to the community in a way that is fitting and proper. Itis never the less our responsibility to support and endowcharitable organization such as the MLK Parade for the goodthat it does in the Community and the City of Dallas”. Othersponsors for the MLK Parade was the Dallas County First Ladyand President of Grass Root Strategies Tanya Watkins, as wellas the Greater Dallas Republicans represented by 100 ormore members of the party as Alexandria Fincher and LucieWeaver recalled the GDR’s 5 year association and sponsor-ship of the Parade along with Candidates who have been thevery first to show up and walk the Parade route handing outcandy and literature to anyone who is interested in learningof the party. American Airlines African American MarketingDirector LaWanda Peoples in a conversation remarked that“AA was overjoyed to be back in the fold and a part of thisgreat community and relationship building event moving for-ward we are looking to enhance our role as the MLK Parade

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By Lola SearcyMonday, February 1, 2010 marked the

beginning of Black History Month in America.It is the time of year when we as Americans,especially African Americans take time to lookback and reflect on the major contributionsAfrican Americans have made and are stillmaking to this country and to the world.

Even though February is the only monthdesignated as Black History Month, weshould remember that our history—BlackHistory, is worthy of and should be celebrat-ed every day of every year. We, (allAmericans) must remember that there couldnever have been an American history withoutBlack History! You don’t believe me?Scientist discovered the first living cell inAFRICA!! That’s right, AFRICA, the motherland. The land of our ancestors! Knowingthis, it is amazing how little AfricanAmericans know about our own history!Especially our young people. They don’tknow about the vast number of contributionsAfrican Americans made and are still makingto this country and to the world. We don’tknow because it is not taught in the class-rooms, and sadly, we don’t even teach it inour homes! Far too many parents andAfrican Americans make the mistake of rely-

ing on the educational system which is pre-dominately white to teach our children aboutBlack history. And, for the most part, theonly famous or prominent African/BlackAmericans they teach about is Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. and George WashingtonCarver. Don’t misunderstand me, a lot if notall of the rights and privileges AfricanAmericans / Blacks enjoy today are duelargely in part to the work of Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. And, lest we forget the morethan 325 uses for peanuts GeorgeWashington Carver discovered. Everythingfrom cooking oil to printer’s ink. He foundmore than 20 used for sweet potatoes andpecans, including synthetic rubber and mate-rial for paving highways. And I read that Ihave George Washington Carver to thank forthe make-up I wear! When AfricanAmericans take to time to learn and study ourhistory, we would really be surprised to learnjust how intelligent, creative, inventive andhard-working we are as a group of people.Contrary to popular belief, we can do much,much more than run fast, dribble a basket-ball, catch and throw a football and hit game-winning homeruns. - or sink a golf ball. AsAfrican Americans, we must take time out ofevery day to teach our children about our

beautiful culture, our rich heritage and ourhistory! We must tell them about inventorslike, Garrett Morgan who invented the stoplight and the gas mask! Tell our childrenabout Benjamin Banneker, who designed andcreated the first working clock. Mr. Bannekerwas also the principle surveyor/architect whodesigned our Nation’s capital city ofWashington, D.C. And by now, I’m sure youknow that The White House, now occupiedby our Nation’s first African AmericanPresident, Barack H. Obama, was also builtby slaves. And did you also know that TheWhite House is said to be one of the mostbeautiful and structurally sound buildings inthe world? Imagine that! You think maybeour ancestors built it to last knowing that oneday one of their decedents would live in it?

When we take the time to learn our his-tory, we would truly be amazed at what weas a people have accomplished. AfricanAmerican hands have designed, created, andinvented the tools, equipment that makes ourlives enjoyable, functioning and viable today! For instance, Harlem born Dr. Patricia Bath.She received her Medical degree fromHoward University. She is dedicated to the

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Have you ever discov-ered the value of quiet-ness in effective prayer?We live in a world of con-fusion and endless rush-ing to and from. Eachcentury of our time hasbeen more turbulent andnoisy than the last. SinceAdam, man has allowedthe cares of life to discon-nect his soul from God.

In the midst of ageneration that had for-gotten God, Elijah

became so discouraged that he asked God totake his life. God came to Elijah in still smallvoice! When Elijah heard it, he wrapped hisface in his mantle and prayed! That is Godtalked to Elijah and Elijah talked to God. Inthe midst of the quiet time he had with God,there came a deliverance from discourage-ment and torment.

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In the parable of the prodigal son, welearned that God will use every tool available(even pigs) to draw His children Home. Ourhighest desire for our children must be to seethem secure in the arms of God. Notice that inthis parable there's no mention of the fatherbetween the time the son left and when hereturned home. The father appears to have

watched his son leaveand then simply wait-ed for his return.

The father musthave known of hisson's condition whileaway. Was the fatherlazy and uncaring?Was this simply theproduct of a machoculture that didn'tshow much emotion?Or rather, was this afather who truly knew

how God's grace could work a difficult situationtoward a wonderful good?

As painful as it must have been, the fatherallowed God to complete His work - eventhough it meant his son would actually long toeat with the pigs! And yes, this father loved hisson.

When someone we love goes astray, let'scontinue to lift them up in prayer - always letthem know they are loved and continually speaka gentle message of truth. Let's NEVER give uphope, but let's allow God to finish the gloriouswork He’s begun. Let's trust Him above ALL elseand love enough to let go.

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February 1st marks themonth-long recognition of thecontributions AfricanAmericans have made to thesuccess of America. "BlackHistory Month" was started byDr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926as "Negro History Week". Heestablished this celebration tohighlight the significant pres-ence and influence of "Negros"in America. Dr. Woodson chosethe second week in Februaryfor Negro History Weekbecause Fredrick Douglass andAbraham Lincoln have birth-days within that week. He feltit would be a testament to thetwo men he believed greatly influenced theblack American experience.

Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black

History", was bornDecember 19, 1875, inNew Canton, Virginia, toformer slaves. He diedApril 3, 1950. He earneda Bachelor of Literaturedegree from BereaCollege in Kentucky, aM.A. from the Universityof Chicago, and a Ph.D. inhistory from HarvardUniversity.

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Now - February 20 — The first CareerFutures course for 2010 took placeSaturday January 16, and the event wasan overwhelming success. Students fromaround district 110 attended. The col-lege prep courses for the Career FuturesProgram began on Saturday, January 16,2010 and will be held every Saturdayuntil February 20, 2010. Each course willbe held from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at theBill J. Priest Institute located at 1402Corinth Street in Dallas.

Now - February 12 — DART wantskisses for Valentine’s Day. Dallas AreaRapid Transit (DART) is inviting its cus-tomers to show off their love connectionthis Valentines and “give us a kiss” by e-mailing a photo of themselves and aloved one kissing onboard a DART bus ortrain or Trinity Railway Express train.Photos selected by DART staff will bepublished on the agency’s Facebookpage. Find DART at Facebook.com/DARTDallas or use the link found atwww.DART.org. To enter, submit a photoof the kiss along with contact informationand a brief paragraph telling about it bye-mail to: ValentineConnection@DART.org. Please keep the file size below1MB. Entries must be submitted by noon,Friday, Feb. 12 and become the propertyof DART once received.

February 5-21 — All Star PlaywrightFestival; We've invited seven ALL STARplaywrights to an all out brawl centerstage for a chance to win $1,000 cashand two roundtrip airline tickets.Audience members are given ballots tovote for their favorite one-act play. Onclosing night, we tally the votes andaward the cash and prizes. Don't missthis one-of-a-kind event. (Photo by MiltonTatum); February 4, 2010 (Preview) andFebruary 5 - 21, 2010 (Performances);

Bishop Arts Theater Center; 215 SouthTyler Street; Dallas, TX 75208. Friday,Saturday, (8PM nightly) and Sundaymatinee performances (3PM) only.Reserved Seating; Call the box office forgroup tickets @ 214.948.0716. FreeParking at the corner of Tyler & 10thStreet.

February 4-5 — Affordable Healthcare"is the topic of the day. Families arestruggling to afford healthcare servicesand many do not have insurance. "GiveKids A Smile", is a FREE dental pro-gram for children February 4-5, 2010 atThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic.The clinic is located at 2922 B MartinLuther King, Jr. Blvd, Bldg B, Dallas, TX75215. If you would like to learn moreabout the clinic and the dental servicesoffered, visit them online at www.mlk-familyclinic.org or call them at 214-426-3645 for an appointment.

February 5 — Dallas Black Chamberof Commerce 26th Annual Quest forSuccess Awards Luncheon Friday,February 5, 2010; Noon - 1:30 p.m.;Dallas Convention Center, Ballroom A;Individual tickets are $60. For tickets ormore information, please call (214) 421-5200.

February 5 — 28 IRMA P. HALLRETURNS TO AART STAGE IN HAV-ING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SIS-TERS’ FIRST 100 YEARS; The AfricanAmerican Repertory Theater (AART)presents Emily Mann's "Having Our Say:The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years,” thetrue oral history of two African Americansisters, who both lived to be over 100years old, and told all about it in a best-selling memoir that also became a hitBroadway play. The play, directed byWilliam (Bill) Earl Ray, opens Friday,February 5, 2010 and runs throughSunday, February 28, at the DeSotoCorner Theatre, 211 E. Pleasant Run,DeSoto, Texas. A special PreviewPerformance will be presented onThursday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.Performances are Friday and Saturdayevenings at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and

Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

February 6-7 — Krewe on Bishop pres-ents Mardi Gras Oak Cliff; Saturday,February 6 and Sunday, February 7,2010; Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff,Dallas, Texas. The streets of Oak Cliff willcome to life with a definite Cajun flareFebruary 6 and 7, as Mardi Gras Oak Cliffhas evolved into a full weekend festivalthis year. The activities begin Saturday,February 6, with a 5k and 1 mile, com-plete with a costume contest. Later thatevening, a masquerade ball will takeplace in the Bishop Arts District featuringlive music by the 19 piece Rebel AllianceJazz Band and the self-labeled "BourbonStreet boogie" band Big Chief. Theweekend is capped off by the annualMardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February7.

February 12 - 14 — One VoiceMinistry’s “Weekend of Glory” FridayFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. MiracleTemple Church of Deliverance; 3121Nandina St. in Alta Mesa, Dallas, Tx.75241; Saturday February 13, 2010 at7:30 p.m.; Victory Cathedral; 3407 N.Westmoreland Dallas, Tx.; SundayFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.; VictoryCathedral; 3407 N. Westmoreland Dallas,Tx. Contact: Minister, Mike Cooley (214)809-1306 Evangelist, Barbara Owens(214) 923-2428 FOR MORE INFORMA-TION.

February 13 — Please join the NationalCouncil of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW)–Greater Trinity Section on Saturday,February 13h at 10:00am at theMoorland YMCA, located at 907 E.Ledbetter Rd. for their annual BlackHistory month program. We will havepoem readings, singing and praise danc-ing featuring “our youth”. Come adornedin your Afro centric attire (optional) andjoin us at we will provide good soul food,entertainment, and fellowship. Mrs.Doris King will have on display a must seeAfrican American exhibit. It’s all-FREE!!

SOUTH DALLAS BUSINESS AND PROFES-SIONAL WOMEN; February 13, 2010 –

Black History Program; Time: 11:30a.m.Place: South Dallas Cultural Center;3400 S. Fitzhugh ; Dallas, Texas 75210;214-939-2787

February 17 - 19 LOCAL PASTOR PASS-ES PLATINUM LANDMARK:; Ed Young ofFellowship Church marks 20thAnniversary of First; Sermon at Start-upChurch Plant in DFW Area. FellowshipChurch will also be hosting the annualCreative Church Conference (C3) on Feb.17-19. At C3, thousands of church lead-ers from around the world, representinga variety of denominations, will gather fortips on how to strengthen and grow theirindividual ministries. To listen to the serv-ice in its entirety or for additional infor-mation about Fellowship Church, visitwww.FellowshipChurch .com.

February 20 — National Sorority of PhiDelta Kappa, Inc. Alpha Rho ChapterBlack History Program will be Saturday,February 20, 2010. The program begins12 noon. Florence Middle School locatedat 1625 Masters Street. This yearsTheme is “ Keeping the Legacy Alive”Come and enjoy an outstanding program.

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGEAND UNIVERSITY WEEKENDCollege Fair, February 20, 2010 from 9:00am - 3:00 p.m.; Special Guest Colleges,Morehouse College & Tougaloo College.The event will take place at BethlehemBaptist Church; Rev. Michael A. Evans,Sr., Pastor; 1188 West Broad Street;Mansfield, Texas 76063; 817-473-1236;bbc.hbcu@yahoo.com

February 27 — SOUTH DALLAS BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN“Founders Day”; Time: 11:00 a.m.;Place: MGM Grande Hotel – Desoto,Texas; 1515 North I-35E; Desoto, Texas75115; 972-224-9100

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Sitting aroundthe barber shop talk-ing Black Historymonth came up, itreminded me of thetime whenUniversity ofHouston came intothen SouthwestConference. TheC o n f e r e n c eChampion alwayswent to the CottonBowl, The coach at Arkansas said “sinceHouston came to the conference they thinkthe Cotton Bowl belong to them”. Well TheNFL Probably think since the Rooney Rule theAfrican American coaches think the SuperBowl is their’s……….. oops. 3 coaches in 4years. If the Colts win that will be 2 years in arow.

On a more serious note, looking at theStates top 100 football players and their com-mitment to colleges, of the top 100 players 49either signed with out of state schools or com-mitted to sign. I think these young men needbetter guidance in picking schools. Lets forgetthe NFL there is only 32 teams and if theyreplaced the whole roster (53players) everyear, that would only be 1696 jobs. So nowlets look at a school with the future in mind.

Lets forget that your dad is a USC fan, oryou like the uniforms at Oregon, or you’re anAdrian Peterson fan, and he went toOklahoma. lets not think about how manytimes Notre Dame is on Tv, or how many guysfrom the U (Miami) go to the league.

I know its fun to go to the SEC, an beatone of your buddies that went to Texas Tech,Baylor, TCU, A&M etc. or go to Oklahoma andbeat the Longhorns .Go to Florida and beatyour friend that run on the mile relay at Baylorall of those scenarios are fine, if you’re a highround draft choice an can feed your family,like Arian Peterson and some of those otherguys that were fortunate enough to go to theleague.

It’s time these young men quit thinkingabout ESPN. And start thinking about a fami-ly, and there is a good chance they will haveone or will eventually get one. Its Fun to beatMichigan if you went to Ohio State, but howmuch fun is it to look for a job if you live inMichigan an went to Ohio State. How aboutthat laugh you had while at Oklahoma whenyou beat Texas, now that guy you gave thatdown with the Horns sign to ,is the personalmanager and you’re applying for a job and heshoot you the thumbs down sign.

There are some Tony Dungy one ,that

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$27,000 is reported to have come from Brian andCheryl Potashnik, who paid her rent, utilities andbought carpet for a house she owned on Abrams Roadin Dallas. In exchange, prosecutors alleged, Hodgewrote letters endorsing the Potashnik’s effort to getlucrative tax credits for their low-income housingdevelopment projects. Also listed in the plea docu-ments, from 2001 – 2005, Hodge had income totaling$41,465 that was derived in part, from campaign con-tributions she used for personal benefits. Hodge neg-lected to report this additional income on her federalreturn for those years.

According to published reports, as part of her pleaagreement, prosecutors agree to drop all chargesagainst her when she is sentenced.

At Wednesday’s hearing, U.S. District JudgeBarbara Lynn said she wanted sentencing to occur assoon as possible. Stating, “Ms. Hodge will have plead-ed guilty today to a felony and will still be representingthe district,” Lynn said. “I’m not real keen on thatnotion.”

While Representative Hodge will suspend her cam-paign, it does in no way seal the deal forRepresentative Hodge’s sole opponent, Dallas lawyerEric Johnson. Hodge’s name will still appear on the bal-lot, and given that fact that she has held the 100th dis-trict house seat for more than 14 years, she has some-thing Mr. Johnson does not…name recognition. Whilea felony conviction will prevent Representative Hodgefrom holding public office, there are still those loyalsupporters who could very well continue to campaignfor her, and show up on Election Day to re-elect her. Ifthat happens, and her guilty plea is accepted by thecourts, under the law, a felony conviction will disquali-fy her for the November general election. At that time,the Democratic precinct chairs in District 100, wouldpick their party’s candidate. And since there are sev-eral contested precinct chair races in the 100th district,this would make for some very interesting politicaldrama. With the suspension of the Hodge campaign,it appears to pave the way for challenger Eric Johnsonto win the March 2 Democratic primary

Meanwhile, rumors of a lack of trust and animosi-ty for Eric Johnson continue to surface among Hodgeconstituents, who accuse Mr. Johnson of not dealingwith the issues facing the 100th district, but he hasinstead focused on Representative Hodge’s legal woesrather than campaigning on a platform that benefits

the residents of the 100th district. In a statement issued Wednesday morning, Mr.

Johnson had this to say, “As a longtime resident ofHouse District 100, I want to thank Terri Hodge for herservice to our district.” “My wife, Nakita, and I will con-tinue to keep Ms. Hodge and her family in our prayers.”

Court room observers say that while Hodge chokedup several times during the half-hour hearing, as acondition of her plea deal, she agreed to cooperatefully with federal prosecutors. Attorney Jeff Kearneystated, she “shall give truthful and complete informa-tion and/or testimony concerning her participation inthe offense of conviction.” While it is not yet knownwhat information Hodge will give federal authorities, itis going to be interesting to find out just what elseRepresentative Hodge has to say.

Representative Hodge will close her district office inan orderly manner and resign at the time she is sen-tenced.

“I freely admit that I violated the federal incometax laws in this regard, and I am prepared and willingto accept the consequences of my actions”. “As a resultof my guilty plea to a criminal tax violation, I will notbe able to continue to serve in the Texas House ofRepresentatives. Therefore, I cannot in good con-science continue to seek re-election and I believe thatthe only appropriate action for me to take is to imme-diately terminate my campaign activities,”Representative Hodge stated. “I want to take this timeto express my remorse to my colleagues in the legisla-ture, my friends, and my family for my actions, shesaid in a statement. “Most of all, I want to apologizeto all the citizens of District 100 for letting them down.”“My prayer is that my successor will stand up and fightfor the people of our district in the future.” She furtherstated, “because of ongoing legal proceedings in mycase, I will not make any further public statement con-cerning this matter until the Court has assessed mysentence. I ask that the press respect my request thatmy family and I not be contacted for any further state-ment concerning this matter,” Representative TerriHodge also stated.

We will continue to follow this story and we willrespect Ms. Hodge’s wishes and give her and her fam-ily the privacy and courtesy they have asked for.

And while, we are saddened and disheartened bythe incident, our thoughts and prayers go out toRepresentative Hodge and her entire family!

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We have been writingout of Psalm 137 for thepast two weeks becausethere is so much sub-stance tied into it. Whenwe sing the Lord’s song,when we affirm bystarting a decided styleof rhythm, rhyme andrhetoric we really seekto mirror somethingmore full of depth andquality. We want toannounce that some-

how, someway God will transform thatwhich I am passing through. A strangeland situation sooner or later comes toeverybody, or every person’s house. Weas Black people in this country have suf-fered through some strange land situa-tion. “They sung through difficult times’it’s our nature to hold on to our song, tohold on to our music when things andpeople threaten and defy and try todestroy our very existence. Strange landsituations will come, and they will cometo your house as well. If you thinkstrange land situations won’t come toyour house, you just keep on living.What is a strange land situation? Astrange land situation is when you get apink slip from your job after workingthere for 35 or 40 years. A strange land

situation is when you are taken to thehospital, and the Doctor tells you there isnothing he can do to save you. Now,that’s a strange land situation. A strangeland situation is when you receive a callin the wee wee hours and one of yourchildren just died, or one of them just o-deed on drugs. It’s a strange land situa-tion when one of your love ones has justleft you because of death, and you havea lonely spot in your heart. But, the goodnews is the affirmation of the sovereign-ty of God has a way of defying context.The Lord’s song goes deeper than rheto-ric and the rhythm, it goes deeper thanany sea, its transcultural, and it’s deeperthan context, deeper than culture andcircumstance. Everyone who has alreadygone through circumstances of despairwill confirm to this statement. When weget into these kinds of situations weneed to get our Bibles and turn to thesescriptures: The Lord is my light and mysalvation of whom shall I fear.” Fret notthyself because of evil does because theywill soon be cut off.” “I will lift up myeyes unto the hills, from whence comethmy help.” “We could sing, make a joyfulnoise unto the Lord, all ye lands.”

I guess you know that we havealready kept the music, we were able tosing: I’m so glad trouble don’t lastalways, and when they did not have

shoes on their feet, and ragged clothesor no clothes on their backs, they werestill able to sing: “ I’ve got a robe, you’vegot a robe, all of God’s children got arobe.” We came from a people who hada defiant faith. It looks hostility in theface and declares it can’t win. Our faithlooks diversity in the face and proclaims,we will ultimately triumph. We believethat, “I must tell Jesus, all of my trou-bles, I cannot bear the burdens alone.” Aman by the name of Thomas Dorseyfound himself in a strange land situationone day, so he picked up his pen andmirrored defiant faith in the word,“Precious Lord, take my hand, lead meon, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak,I am worn.”

For your information I believe in theNOT YET . “ When peace, like a river,attendeth my way, when sorrows like seabillows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hasttaught me to say, It is well, it is well withmy soul.” I know one thing. “Blessedassurance, Jesus is mine; oh what a fore-taste of glory divine; Heir of salvation,purchase of God, born of His spiritwashed in His blood.” This I know, and Ican sing it in any Strange Land Situation.Can you do the same?

Let us not forget to read our Bibles.May God bless you real good, and mayHe keep you in His loving care.

“ A Strange Land Situation” — Psalm 137

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SMOKING KEVAN BROWNINGSPECIAL TO THE ELITE NEWS

Welcome to SuperbowlWeekend, Baaaaby! First,everyone who reads thisneeds to see Denzel's lat-est flick "The Book Of Eli"..It's all that and so muchmore!!! I wish every one ofthe Dallas Cowboys playersand coaches could sit inthe stands and get the vibeof what a Superbowl is allabout. That's right I wantal those Pro and Non Pro-Bowlers, not in the luxurysuites that are readily

available to those with NFL connections, butright there soaking up the vibe, feeling whatwe feel as fans! Why you ask???? I want themto understand the commitment of that a fanmakes to a team..It's just that simple... We paya fortune for tix and I want those we've maderich to be sooo focused on playing in the nextSuper Bowl, and always reflecting this Summer,thru the min-camps and all the way thru Springtraining! That said, even at this late date thereare rooms available! Check out Donald TrumpsResort, just outside Miami! Donald Trump. Theguy does things in a very big way. So it's nosurprise that his Sunny Isles Beach hotel, theTrump International Beach Resort, follows suit.This tailgate package for your Super Bowl cel-ebration takes the decadence level intoTrump's stratosphere. Take a look at what's onoffer for those making the trip to Miami forSuper Bowl XLIV. The Tail-Great package, validFeb. 5-7, includes the following... Three nights'accommodation for two guests in a one-bed-room ocean-view suit...Two Super Bowl tickets(section 400) and a parking pass for gameday...Transportation to and from the game...Luxury sports car rental during the length ofyour stay (all the better to roll along OceanDrive in style) Personal chef to prepare yourmeals during the length of your stay...Traveling personal chef to cater your tailgateparty at the game.... VIP transportation to andfrom the hotel upon arrival in Miami and toreally get you in the spirit, the hotel will deco-rate your room with team colors and fan mer-

chandise. Price tag? A cool $4,500 per person.Trump International Beach Resort 18001Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach/866-628-1197.Now, "How You Doin"? If the answer is not"quite" that good, there are a ton of localwatching parties and places to go... I'll be atmy house in my big chair and peeping it on myown big TV! Cost at my house 25 dollars,including parking, snacks and drinks, LOL! Thegame starts at 5:28 P.M. here in the metro onChannel 11! On the other coast, ConradMurray, Michael Jackson's former personalphysician is set to be arraigned in Los Angelesthis afternoon. My partner Bloodhound Beenreports he is expected to be charged withinvoluntary manslaughter in Jacksons death..All those drug providers to M.J. should be

taken into cus-tody... That'sjust my opin-ion... Big up tofilm directorLee Danielsnominated for aBest DirectorOscar for thefilm "Precious"!Daniels joinsJohn Singleton(Boyz In TheHood/1992)as

the only African American Directors nominatedfor an Academy Award as Best Director! Lastweekend's Grammy's were touchingly boring...Big ups to Beyonce on grabbin 6 statues! Iloved the Jackson kids words and wonderedwhile they talked if they could sing??? Randyand Jermaine are ticked... Seems the Grammyfolks failed to invite most of the Jackson fami-ly to witness the tribute to Michael! People aretalking "We Are The World 25", the follow up tothe original! Tons of stars including Lil Wayne,Usher, Robin Thicke, Gladys Knight, Celine Dionand the lst goes on and on... This time the pro-ceeds benefit Haiti, thru the new, "We Are TheWorld" Foundation! Happy Birthday to YOU andCelebs this week... Ernie Banks is 79, HankAaron 75, Sherman Hemsley is 71, RogerStaubach 67, Nolan Ryan is 62, Natalie Cole is59 and Justin Timberlake is 29. Thanks for"Rollin With A Brotha in the Elite News andonline at www.dfwelitenews.com

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Advice Column: Ask Dr. Karen Hollie-McGriffDr. Hollie,

Once again, you havewritten a response tosomeone that I think is soridiculous and narrow-minded. Why is it automat-ic that this lady if wrong forfalling for her ex-brother-in-law? It’s like you wanteverything to be one wayand anything outside ofyour norm is wrong. Wellwhat if this is the man Godintended for her to bewith? Maybe he was theone she was supposed tochoose originally. It doesn’t sound likethey were wrongly pursuing a relationshipwhile she was married. It doesn’t evensound like she purposely pursued it now.She just doesn’t want people to talk. AndI think that those people need to mindtheir business. What if your narrow-minding thinking causes her to miss outon the love that was meant for her and

she finds herself still goingin and out of bad relation-ships because she passed upon a good relationshipbecause she listened to you?Reply for Torn

Dear Reply,This is an advice column!

And what people write in for isadvice. However, they arealways free to do whatever theylike. Therefore, I hold no per-sonal responsibility for connect-ing or disconnecting them withthe “love of their life.”

But I stand by my advice; I believe that theworld is large enough that you can fall in lovewith someone other than your ex’s brother.Maybe I’m old-fashioned that way.

Dr. Hollie-Mcgriff is a local psychotherapist &pastor, and for your questions and comments toappear in this column, you can email askdrhol-lie@aol.com

DR. KAREN HOLLIE-MCGRIFF

says 2years after these NFL guys retires 85%some say 95%, are divorced, broke, and insome cases homeless. That’s for those thatwere fortunate enough to go to the league inthe beginning.

Lets be realistic 1696 jobs don’t all comeopen every year. One year the Cowboys had12, they were called the dirty dozen. That wasa very unusual year 5or 6 per team per year

is more realistic. 192 new jobs each that’sabout 6per State. If you’re not the best inyour city chances are a little slim. I do notwish to discourage any young man or womenI just want to bring to your attention thedegree of difficulty that’s involved in football.All plans must have the degree of obstaclesinvolved, and if you have a goal and don’thave a plan you have a dream.

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that has long been part of our client base we areconstantly looking to improve our quality of serv-ice and product to our base and this is a fine andexpressive way to give back”. 1986 HEISMANTROPHY winner was the most expressive and

humbled he recalled that “as a recognized athletefrom College to the Pro’s I have been celebrated

and appreciated all over this County but this is thegreatest day of celebration because I am beingvalued and celebrated on KING day in a communi-ty that I grew up in and have given so much backto, and I want to thank the Elite News and theBlair Family for this most humbling honor, onlybecoming a Hall of Fame Inductee could rival thismoment”. Corey Hampton a Langston UniversityGraduate and a product of the Elite NewsScholarship Foundation spoke glowingly of thetimely and unwavering financial assistance of thefoundation to help complete his education.

Finally the Grass Root Strategies group ofTanya Watkins stood in awe of the crowd and turnout for the MLK Parade Mrs. Watkins stated “Ihave been viewing this Parade for the greater partof 18 years and this is what I remember and lovethe most is the great Bands, Floats and people cel-ebrating this occasion and I am glad to be a partof the Parade, and we should all take a active rolein helping to put on this parade”.

We at the Elite News would like to extend a

warm and hearty appreciation to the people at theMLK Center and especially Patrick Jackson for theirsupport. We would like to give a special thank youto Carver Heights Baptist Church and Rev. DarrylCarter for the timely shuttling service they provid-ed for our guest and sponsors, Dallas CountySchools, Dallas Mavericks and Kroger, GregoryAllen for 20 years of dedicated services, Vanita

Walker of American Airlines, John Beckwith Jr. ofGolden Gate Funeral Home, Rick White with FazelliAuto Group, St.Paul AME Church Men of Valor MaleChorus, Sherry Christian, Stephen Alexander, BillyDean, Kenya Shikira, Andre Waits, Hiram HarrisonAnthony Coleman, Casey Blair, and the numerousvolunteers and sponsors that help to make thisday a success.

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Dr. Wiliam Blair, Mayor of Balch Springs CarrieGordon, Alexandria Fincher

Carver Height Baptist Church Youth served andmarched in the MLK Parade

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert (center) and guests atthe MLK parade breakfast

By Lola SearcyDallas Texas: February, 1999 then DISD

Athletics Director Troy Mathew came up with theidea to celebrate the entire District’s High Schoolsigning day. National Letter of Intent CollegeDay will be celebrated all in one place, therebygiving students and their parents a chance tocelebrate the culmination of twelve long years ofhard work and sacrifice in their chosen area ofathletic competition.

The Dallas Independent School DistrictAthletics Department hosted its Annual “Meetthe Signees” media event on Wednesday,February 3, 2010 at noon, at the Ellis Davis FieldHouse located at 9191 South Polk Street, wherethey recognized and introduced all of the DallasISD senior student athletes who have signed col-lege scholarships for the upcoming 2010-2011school year.

Students signed scholarships in Track andField, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyballand Basketball. All of the signees were intro-duced and honored during the event.

The National Letter of Intent Signing Daymarks the beginning of an important phase inthe life of many Dallas ISD student athletes whohave worked so hard, both academically and

athletically, to reach their goal of obtaining ascholarship to pursue a college career said JeffJohnson. The district’s athletic programs not onlyprepared the students to succeed in differentsports, but have also helped them to graduateready for college. Many of DISD’s 22 HighSchools which field athletic programs had ath-letes represented this day.

Adams, Bryan: Tajh Fite, University ofTexas at El Paso, Football; D'Cody Harris,Prairie View A&M University, Football; GregSmith, Southwestern College, Football and EricVenson Southwestern College, Football.

Carter, D. W.: Robert Andrews, GramblingState University, Football; Dalvin Glass TrinityValley Junior College, Football; Trevion MillerSouthwestern Oklahoma State, Football;Dunston Owen, Arizona Western, Football;Russell Polk, Texas Tech University, Football;Darrion Pride, Trinity Valley Junior College,Football; Markeith Thompson, Lon MorrisCollege, Football, Shakeel Timmons, TrinityValley Junior College, Football; and ChasonWhite, Tyler Junior College, Football.

Conrad, Emmit: Peter Akorikin,Southwest Assemblies of God Univ., Football;and Muhammed Mansaray, Southwest

Assemblies of God Univ., Football.Hillcrest: Carrington Brown, Texas A & M

Commerce, Football, Isaiah Cobbin, Texas A & MCommerce, Football; Cameron Richards,University of Texas at El Paso, Football; SheldonStaton, Langston University, Football; and WillCook, Samford University, B Basketball.

Jefferson, T.: Selvin Amaya, Cisco Jr.College, Football; and Miguel Pintor, Cisco Jr.College, Football.

Kimball, J. F.: Marcell Brooks, Lon MorrisCollege, Football; Demondrae Garner, Lon Morris

College, Football; Kevin Hampton, NortheasternOklahoma A & M, Football; Isiah Harris, LonMorris College, Football; Douglas Hawkins, LonMorris College, Football; Gwinn Hunter, LonMorris College, Football; JaMarcus Johnson,Langston University, Football; QuiameronWashington, Lon Morris College, Football; DarrylWhite, North Dakota State College, Football;Ishmael Calloway, Langston UniversityFootball; and Nicole Cipriano, University ofNeveda Las Vegas, G Soccer.

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DISD National Signing Day 2010

Trey Miller of Carter High School (center) and his mother& father are proud of his scholarship to SW Texas State.

CITY BEATThe Church school lesson“Revealed in Rejection”Matt.13:54-58 showJesus experiencing whatalmost every pastor,preacher, and teacherhas in some way experi-enced. In the lessonJesus comes back homeand go to the synagogueto worship where Heread and expounded onthe text the people start-

ed asking how did know so much when hehad never attended any Rabbinical school,they were amazed by his miracles, after allhe had been a village carpenter for manyyears, they knew his mother, brothers andsister who still lived in Nazareth. It isstrange that people who knew you whenyou were young that grew up with you,when God change your life and call youinto ministry have a hard time acceptingyou and your ministry. To some people

you are too young, they changed your dia-pers, fed and burped you, and they werereading the Bible before you could readtherefore you can’t tell them anything.This city missed the blessings they couldhave enjoyed because they could notaccept the vessel it was in. Paul said itbest in 2 Cor 4:7”But we have this treas-ure in earthen vessels, that the excellencyof the power may be of God, and not ofus”. Our morning message was deliveredby our beloved pastor Eld. L.T.Morganfrom the subject “The I AMness of God”Ex.3:1-15. God called Moses on the backside of the desert and introduced himselfas “I Am who I Am” this translated intoHebrew is YAHWEH a name so Holy that itwas never pronounced for fear of profan-ing its Holiness. God want us to know thatnot only was he the God of yesterday buthe is God of all the tomorrows. We shouldrejoice in knowing that God is a neverchanging God.Be Blessed

NOTES FROM UNION HOPE

Eld. LloydT. Morgan

“Revealed in Rejection”

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treatment and prevention of blindness. Dr.Bath is the first African American womandoctor to receive a patent for a medicalinvention. She invented the Laserphacoprobe for the treatment of cataracts. Andspeaking of Doctors, where would we bewithout Dr. Charles Richard Drew? Dr. Drewstarted the idea of a blood bank and a sys-tem for long-term preservation of blood plas-ma. He found that plasma kept longer thanwhole blood. His ideas revolutionized themedical profession and has saved many,many lives!E lijah McCoy is the engineer and inventorbehind the expression, “the Real McCoy”. Heinvented several high-quality industrial inven-tions, especially the steam engine lubricator.He is known as the “Real McCoy” because hisinventions were real, authentic and high-quality! George Grant, an avid golfer andone 2 African American to graduate fromHarvard Dental School in 1870, received apatent in 1899 for an improved golf tee.Maybe it’s no coincidence that Tiger Woods is

such a golfing phenom!As I was researching and writing this

story, I found countless pages of AfricanAmerican inventors and inventions! So thisarticle by no means even begins to scratchthe surface as it relates to the significantcontributions African Americans have made!That’s the reason our history should be cele-brated 24/7! Every day! One month ofreflection and study is not nearly enough!Black History – African American history is ahistory lesson that should be told every day!Every waking moment there is something wecan and should tell our children and our fam-ilies about who we are and from whence wecame!

For the next 3 weeks, the Staff here atElite News will share with our readers promi-nent African Americans in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area who are helping to write our his-tory! We will talk to prominent politicians,pastors, athletes, educators, entertainers,sportsmen and women, etc. who are helpingto write the history of this city!

History, Continued from Page 4

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By Jordan BlairThe IMA has a long-standing history of

leadership, civic involvement and programactivity throughout communities of the Dallasmetroplex. The IMA – comprised of ministers ofDallas’ churches – has a mission:

To improve, enhance and maintain qualityof life for underserved communities by promot-ing education, scholarships, community andeconomic development; physical and mentalhealth, employment and other community upliftinitiatives through the distribution of philan-thropic funds through religious institutions.

Providing health referrals, maintainingfood pantries to help feed the needy, assistingwith utility bills, ministering to the incarceratedand other support services have been criticalelements of IMA’s mission for more than 50years.

45th Annual C.A.W. Clark HumanRelations

Banquet Overview

This annual banquet of more than 1000participants provides an opportunity to educatepublic corporations and individuals about thegoals, programs and mission of IMA. More than1,500 supporters attended the 2009 banquet.

Besides helping to offset the cost of pro-viding community support services, each yearIMA awards scholarships to deserving highschool graduates throughout its service area.

The IMA presents the prestigious “Princeof Preachers Award” named in honor of Dr. C.A. W. Clark, longtime national and local, civicand religious leader. The recipient this year isDr. Curtis W. Wallace, Pastor of The Pilgrim RestMissionary Baptist Church here in Dallas, TX.

In 2010 a Dallas Independent SchoolDistrict principal will receive the coveted“Education Award”. That principal is none otherthan the principal of the Exemplary Charles RiceLearning Center, Alpher Garrett-Jones.

Recognition is given for Dallas area out-standing service to community in several cate-

gories with the “Healthcare Award” going to Mr.Patrick D. Bullocks, a Community Liaison forVITAS Innovative Hospice Care and an individ-ual who has made a measurable impact in pro-moting wellness in the region.

The President’s Award will be awarded torecipients Judge Marty Lowy and Dr. Tommy L.Brown who reflect leadership in sharing theirtime, resources and talent to help strengthenthe community. Judge Lowy serves the 101stCivil District Court of Dallas County and Dr.Brown is the proud Pastor of Ervay CedarMissionary Baptist Church.

The IMA Human Relations Award is thesignature award given each year to an exempla-ry civic, business or religious leader. The 2010IMA Human Relations Award will be presentedto a longtime civic servant who has served theDallas area and entire state of Texas with dis-tinction as an exemplary public servant. Thissignature award will be given to Mr. John Sharp,candidate for the U.S. Senate.

As shown, the IMA attempts to cover everyaspect of the Dallas Community. 2010’s Ministerof the Year is Pastor A.C. Stapleton of ShekinahTabernacle Baptist Church as the YoungMinister of the Year is awarded to Rev. Keith D.Ford of The Messias Church of God in Christ.

Mrs. Linda Henderson-Johnson ofHenderson’s Chicken and Dr. Corey ChristopherToney of CT’s Real Deal Bar B Que are theaward recipients of the Business Award.

Judge Mark Greenberg of Dallas CountyCourt at Law 5 has been awarded the 2010Civic Award and this year’s Community ServiceAward will be given to Rev. Chris L. Simmons ofthe Cornerstone Baptist Church and Dr. GeraldL Borders, retired Director of Public Affairs atTexas Instruments Incorporated.

The C.A.W. Clark Human RelationsBanquet will be held Friday, February 5, 2010 atthe Dallas Trade Mart, 2100 StemmonsFreeway, Dallas, TX. The time of the event is7:00 pm.

45th Annual C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet

By Jordan BlairOn Sunday, January 31 Farouk Shami, the

next governor of the state of Texas came toLuby’s on Hampton, the Elite News hosted asmall gathering of entrepreneurs, business menand women, and other pillars of the communityto introduce the next governor of Texas, FaroukShami. Mr. Shami brings with him a host of goodideas on creating jobs for Dallas and Houstonand boosting the economy for the state of Texas.Mr. Shami is a very successful business man,employing over 1,200 people and knows whatcandidate for goverit takes to run the Texas.

According to Shami, entire communitieshave been ignored for too long when it comes toeconomic growth in Texas. Farouk Shami has aplan that will ensure that every Texan has theopportunity to work hard and live the AmericanDream. Farouk has made a guarantee that nopolitician has ever made before, if his plan does-n’t create 100,000 new jobs in Texas in his firsttwo years in office he will immediately resignand pay the state ten million dollars. Accordingto Farouk, he will put his money where hismouth is because he has experience in creatingjobs and he knows how to build a business fromthe ground up. He’d like to use his experienceto re-build the economy in Texas.

Farouk also has grand ideals regarding edu-cation for our children. He believes that thefuture economic success of this state starts withensuring every single Texas child, regardless of

where they live, has access to a top notch edu-cation. Farouk believes we must stop playingpolitics with the education of our youth and startpreparing them for a future where they will com-pete globally.

“Teachers and public schools are vital to ourstate and should be treated as such. We mustprovide students the opportunities and facilitiesthey need to flourish in the 21st century econo-my. Beyond that, Farouk will fight to lower thedropout rate by ensuring our students havementors who can help them see the value inreceiving an education. Most importantly, he willdramatically increase Vocational/Technical train-ing in our secondary schools to teach kids reallife skills that can lead to a high paying job andhelp them become a productive part of the Texasworkforce.”

A fresh voice!

L-R: Pastor Bill Blair, Jordan Blair, DewayneHighsmith, candidate for governor Farouk Shami,Chris Muhammad and Rev. Kevin Neismith

The Elite News is making preparationsfor this year’s 35th Annual Elite New AwardsNight. This year’s ceremony will held onFriday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m. at theCalvary-Philadelphia Baptist Church locatedat 4703 Sunnyvale, Dallas, Texas. This yearin keeping with tradition of the previous 34years, Dr. William “Bill” Blair, founder andSenior Publisher of the Elite News, will pauseto applaud and appreciate a few of the citi-zens of the Dallas – Ft. Worth area for theiroutstanding community service.

This year, Pastor Johnny Bradley and the

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will receivethe Church of the Year Award, while Rev. A.L.Banks will receive the Minister of the YearAward. Mrs. Debra Abron is the recipient ofthis year’s Pearl C. Anderson Award, ChiefBrown will receive the Chief Don StaffordLaw Enforcement Award and the Jordan BlairYouth Award will be presented to DewayneHysmith, Jr.

For more information, contact Mr.Jordan Blair at 214.372.6500 or Email: jor-dan@elitenews.com.

Elite News 35th Annual Awards Night

Dear Sorors:Alpha Kappa Alpha has prevailed in the

lawsuit filed by Joy Elaine Daley, et al.In a resounding denunciation of the

action, the Superior Court of the District ofColumbia tossed out the lawsuit and dismissedthe case. In her ruling, Judge Natalia M.Combs Greene rejected Plaintiffs' suit on allcounts and, in essence, ruled that the case hadno merit and no substance.

In essence, Alpha Kappa Alpha won!Writing in the Washington Business

Journal, reporter Melissa Castro, noted that thejudge was emphatic in her decision. "JudgeNatalia Combs Greene used just 17 pages —and several pointed words — to eviscerate theclaims of the eight AKA member-plaintiffs."

The judge also accurately characterizedthe case as being "largely about several dis-gruntled AKA members." She dismissed theevidence presented as "unnecessary and frivo-lous exhibits, arguments, counts and facts."

This victory underscores what the leader-ship has been saying all along: that this was asuit motivated by a personal vendetta againstthe leadership. The ruling confirms this.

This triumph is an affirmation of theprocess and the structure of governance thathas withstood the test of time for 102 years.

Our Founders bequeathed to us the gift of loy-alty and a mandate to never exhibit the type oftreasonous behavior that the Plaintiffs demon-strated.

We do not revel in this victory because wehave paid a dear price for it. This has been apainful saga in our history but one that couldhave been avoided had the Plaintiffs held theirvows sacred and not violated the very ritualsthey pledged to uphold.

There is a lesson in this for us and I urgethe membership to view this legal action --andits outcome - as a wakeup call. Let's use thisvictorious occasion to revisit our sacred vowsand recommit ourselves to the sanctity ofAlpha Kappa Alpha and the strength of the sis-terhood. This is what has sustained us for over100 years and will continue to serve as a stur-dy foundation as we begin our second centuryof sisterhood and service.

Now, let's get ready for our biennial con-ference in July. Let's meet in St. Louis wherewe can connect and bond with one another inthe way that has always made Alpha KappaAlpha first in service…first in sisterhood.

Sincerely,Soror Barbara A. McKinzieSupreme Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha has prevailed in lawsuit

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The Church of the Living God

2935 S. Lancaster RdDallas, Texas 75216

214-478-8224 Fax 817-465-7472

Reference: A Vision Celebration

Greetings:

This is a year of restoration, recovery, and building. AsGod has allowed us to enter into the year of 2010, I amso ever grateful to have a vision that calls for aCelebration.

I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite youto attend an event that will be an exceptional gatheringof some of our cities most respected and renownedChurches and Community Leaders.

As we celebrate a vision for kingdom building and lead-ership in the community, I am truly convinced that is ayear of growth, development, and reclamation of thecommunity and the building of the Church family.

The Celebration will be held on February 28, 2010 at3:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community CenterFacility 1007 Hutchins Rd. Dallas, Texas 75203. TheCelebrations will be concluded with exquisite diningand Christian fellowship.

Please come and join The Celebration! If there arequestions feel free to contact me at 214-478-8224.

Yours in Christ,Evangelist Sandy McGriff

OPEN MEETINGHear the proposal for the

HEART AT WORK

CHARTER SCHOOL

February 7, 2010

1:00 P.M. at the

CHURCH OF GOD

11501 Rylie Crest Drive

Balch Springs, Texas

Sponsor: Dr. B.J. Pruitt

Educational Ministries, inc.

(214) 371-8571

Board Members:

Walter Armstrong,

Linda Armstrong,

Billy Armstrong,

Courtney Armstrong

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“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 PMMonday - Thursday

Closed - Friday

Sunday Morning Worship Experience7:30 AM - Worship I

8:45 AM Church School 10:00 AM - Worship II

WednesdayNoonday Bible Study

7:00 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 US 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: smithchapelame@sbcglobal.net

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

Rev. Darrell G.Caldwell

Rev. Juan N. TolliverSenior Pastor

The Lord Our Righteousness1119 Harlow Lane

Duncanville, Texas 75137214-779-7847

felechiajones@yahoo.comServices: Thursday’s ~ 7:00 p.m.

A Call to Glorious Daughtersand the Sons of Zion.

Isaiah 62:1

Prophetess Felechia Jones

Greater New St. JohnPrimitive Baptist Church

2529 56th StreetDallas, Tx 75241214-372-4076

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

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

This could be yourMinister’s Listing!

Call the Elite News at(214) 372-6500

for more details.

Lincoln: Don Canyon III, Northwestern StateUniversity, Football; Donald Green, Trinity Valley JuniorCollege, Football; Charles Lloyd, Kilgore Junior College,Football; Tramone Mickens, Texas A & M University,Football; Aaron Shaw, Texas A & M Commerce,Football; Anthony Staten, Midwestern State University,Football; and Lakeem Wilson, West Texas A & M,Football.

Madison, J.: Brian Gahagan, McPherson College,Football; Deterries Jackson, Midwestern StateUniversity, Football; LeeDarian Lucas, Kilgore JuniorCollege, Football, Donald Napoleon, Midwestern StateUniversity, Football; Reginald Pegram, PurdueUniversity, Football; Javius Townsend, Oklahoma StateUniversity, Football; and DeAutrick Williams, LangstonUniversity, Football.

Pinkston, L. G.: Warnell Hardy, West Texas A &M, Football, Aaron Spikes, Louisiana Lafayette, Football;and Ricky White Jr., West Texas A & M, Football.

Samuell, W.W.: Randy Gipson, NortheasternOklahoma A&M-JUCO, Football.

Skyline: Krystle Henderson, Wichita StateUniversity, G Basketball; Alexis Kelly, University of Texas

at El Paso, G Basketball; Tiffany Hines, Texas TechUniversity, G Track; Stephanie Flores, East CentralUniversity, G Soccer; Brandon Bowles-Delk, AbileneChristian University, Football; Andrew Calloway, CiscoJunior College, Football; Mike Davis, The University ofTexas, Football; Tony Drake, Colorado State University,Football; Paul Ellis, Abilene Christian University,Football; Javia Hall, University of Texas at El Paso,Football; Graylin Hawkins, University of North Texas,Football; Adrian James, University of Texas at El Paso,Football; Adrian Lee, University of California at Berkley,Football; Douglas Maddox, Midwestern State University,Football; Corey Nelson, The University of Oklahoma,Football; Domonique Patterson, Texas A & M, Football;Joe Powell, The University of Oklahoma, Football;Darren Seamster, Hardin-Simmons University, Football;DeMarcus Shaw, Tyler Junior College, Football; TristanTurknett, The United Air Force Academy, Football; andRodney Williams Jr., University of Houston, Football.

Smith, A. M.: Jatashun Beachum, University ofArkansas, Football; LaDarius Bell, Lon Morris College,Football; Michael Brown, Lon Morris College, Football;Arthur Franklin, Lon Morris College, Football; Brandon

Jackson, Texas A & M Commerce, Football; ChrisJeffery, Lon Morris College, Football; Kenneth Stafford,West Texas A & M, Football; Aaron Washington, LonMorris College, Football; Deowine Washington, LonMorris College, Football; Paul Wren, Lon Morris College,Football.

South Oak Cliff: Kevin Adams, Kilgore JuniorCollege, Football; Kevin Allen, Kilgore Junior College,Football; Cortney Craig, Texas A & M Commerce,Football; Anthony Garner, Louisiana Tech University,Football; Larry Jones, Lon Morris College, Football;Robert Jones, Lon Morris College, Football; and KarlMcMillian-Watson, Trinity Valley Junior College, Football.

Sunset: Lauren Blackburn, Univ. of SouthernCalifornia (USC), G Track/Field

White, W. T.: Rebecca Furlow, NorthwesternState University, G Soccer; Christopher Sendejas,Southern Methodist University, B Soccer; MarquiseGains, Mid American Nazarene, Football; LesterMcGowen, Southwest Assemblies of God Univ.,Football; Skylar Rose, Southwest Assemblies of GodUniv., Football ; and Jamaal Thomas, Kansas Wesleyan,Football.

Signing, Continued from Page 13

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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

Reginald Holt Sr.Pastor

Perfecting Grace ChurchWorship Service Place: Clarion Hotel

8102 LBJ Freeway • Dallas, TX 75251Email: perfectinggrace@yahoo.com

Sunday’s at 11:00amMotto: “We’ve Got To Do It Right!”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

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

9:30 am Sunday School

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

R.E.S.T. MinistriesPastor: Delton T. Boyd

Asst. Pastor: Donnell Jones711 E. Camp Wisdom Road

Duncanville, Tx. 75139972.291.5416

Sunday Worship: 8:00 am.Leadership Training - Tuesday 7:00 pm.

Bible Study - Friday - 7:00 pm."Becoming All Things To All Men"

1 Corinthians 9: 20-22

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

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 am Youth 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

6060 No. Central Expwy. 5th FloorDallas, Texas

Phone: (903) 413-9564Website: www.gospellighthouseministrieschurch.com

Service Time:9:45am Each 2nd & 4th Sunday

Jesus is Still Blessing

Gospel Lighthouse Bible Church

Dr. Darin Falls

Pastor Delton T. Boyd

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

3317 Morris Street • Dallas, TX 75212214-638-0918 • www.nmtcalvary.org

SundayChurch School ~ 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.New Member Orientation ~ 1:30 p.m.

TuesdayGeneration Exchange (Youth/Children

Happy Hour) ~ 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday ~ 7:00Hour of Power (Bible Study, 1st & 3rd Wed.)

D.I.V.A.S. (Women’s Ministry, 2nd & 4th Wed.)M.S.G. (Men’s Mnistry, 2nd & 4th Wed.)

“Come, taste and see that the Lord is good.”Psalms 34:8

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 - fallsfamily@prodigy.net

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

Rev. Wade J. SimmonsPastor

Rev. Kedric L. McKnightSenior Pastor

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Rev. J. J. Raven

Greater ProgressiveBaptist Church

1966 Life StreetDallas, Texas 75212

214-630-863710:45 am Worship

9:45 am Sunday School

Dr. Aaron Phillips

Denley Drive MissionaryBaptist Church

1519 Denley DriveDallas, Texas 75216

214-941-52249:30 am Sunday School

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

214-225-27039:30 am Sunday School

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. Joe Moore, Pastor

Calvary-Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Cecil Proctor

Neighborhood Houseof Prayer

1111 E. LedbetterDallas, Texas 75241

214-372-44119:45 am Sunday School

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: revscj@swbell.net 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.

Apostle Aaron J. CalhounSr. Pastor & Founder

House of Refuge and DeliveranceChurch of the Living God

2831 N. Masters Drive • Dallas, Texas 75227972-285-9750 Office • 214-293-0162 Cell

Sunday Morning Prayer...................9:00 amSunday School...............................9:30 amSunday Morning Service...............11:00 amMonday Prayer Service...................7:00 pmWednesday Bible Study..................7:00 am

4703 Sunnyvale St. • Dallas, Texas 75216Church Phone: 214-371-3581Sunday School.......9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m.Wednesday…………12 Noon – 3:30 p.m.

The Lord’s TableFeeding the Seniors and the Homeless

7:00 p.m. Prayer • 7:30 p.m. Bible Study

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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: Prayer@hmbconline.org

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

9:00 am Sunday School11:00 am Worship Service

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

9:30 am Sunday School11:00 am Worship

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

9:30 am Sunday School11:00 am Worship

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

8:30 am Sunday School10:00 am Worship Service

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

Olive Grove Baptist Church4416 South Denley Drive

Dallas, Texas 75216Ph: 214-941-4378

9:45 am - Sunday School10:45 am - Morning Worship

Midweek Service:Wednesday – Prayer and

Teaching 6:00 p.m. Rev. W. Hunter

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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

9:30 am Sunday School10:45 am Worship

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. Samuel Baker,Pastor

Joshua Chapel AME Church110 N. Aiken • Waxahachie, Texas 75165

Sunday Services: 10:30 amSunday School: 9:15 am

Mid-week Services: Bible Study, 12:00 Noonon Wed; 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening

Office/Fax: (972) 923-9490E-mail: Pastor_Sbaker@sbcglobal.net

jcame@ sbcglobal.netWebsite: www.jcame.org

Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey

Progressive Baptist Church3314 Detonte St.

Dallas, Texas 75223Church 972-823-1962

Email: progressivechurch@swbglobal.netSunday 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: revrdr@aol.com

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. Pleasant Baptist Church1403 Morrell • Dallas, Texas 75203

214-946-4522Worship Services

Sunday8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Fullfillment Hour10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship

Wednesday6:30 PM Women, Men & Youth Meeting

7:30 PM Bible Study 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: iwturner@prodigy.netSunday 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

Ask the Undertaker:I am a single parent with only a minor

daughter. There is no one I trust with herinheritance. I listen to your show and youmention that a minor beneficiary can not usemy life insurance for my funeral services,because they cannot enter into a contract. Ican not afford to purchase a preneed at thistime. All I have is my job insurance. I do notwant my daughter to worry about paying formy funeral expenses. What should I do?

Dear Single Parent:Thank you for listening to the show. I

commend your for being a responsible singleparent and for being concerned about yourdaughter’s future.

There is a way that you can use your lifeinsurance for your funeral service and leave aninheritance for your daughter. I recommendthat you do the following four things. The firstthing that I would recommend is that you ver-ify with your employer if your life insurancebenefit is assignable. If the benefit is assigna-ble, second thing is to decide the amount ofmoney you would like to spend toward yourfuneral service. Third thing you would makethe funeral home of your choice the beneficiaryfor that amount of you chose. The fourth thingis to make your daughter the beneficiary forthe remainder, leaving her an inheritance.

John E. Beckwith is the Owner and CEO ofGolden Gate Funeral Home A Crematory. Ifyou have a question for Ask the Undertaker,please send your email to ggfhjb2@aol.com.You may also ask questions during Ask theUndertaker’s weekly radio show from 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. every Saturday on Heaven97 AM or the weekly television show from 7:00p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday on channel34.1

John Beckwith, Jr.

Dorothy BlairBlair, Dorothy Passedaway peacefully Jan 19,2010 after a valiant andamazing battle withcancer. She was aretired nurse anes-thetist and founder ofHolmes Street, Inc., aresidential substanceabuse treatment facility

in South Dallas . A devoted wife, mother &grandmother, she is survived by husbandDonald Blair, Sr.; daughter Alberta Blair;son Donald Blair, II (Gayle); 4 grandchil-dren; Wake: Fri, Jan 29th at 7pm/Funeral:Sat. Jan 30th 12noon, both svcs atConcord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr.Dallas, Rev. Bryan L. Carter Eulogist. Inlieu of flowers memorial to Holmes Street,Inc at http://www. firstgiving.com/dorothyblairmemorial (guest book condo-lences). Black and Clark Funeral Home214-376-8297

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De'Vrontae HarrisHarris, De'Vrontae "LilD" 16. Survived bymother, Jessica Smith(Stanford), father,Carlos Epps, sister,Jeorniquia Harris,grandparents, Mary AnnSimon, James Carawayand Betty Epps, 3

aunts, 8 uncles, best friend, TerranceLaDell and a host of cousins, other rela-tives and friends. Wake- Thursday,February 4 from 8:30-9:30 pm at GoldenGate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral-Friday, February 5 at 11 am at I.B.O.C.-7710 S. Westmoreland. To share tributeswww.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Mary Lee CarterCarter, Mary Lee 70.Survived by sons, Jr.,Eric and Tim, daugh-ters, Jeannette, Jackieand Evelyn, 23 grand-children and 10 great-grandchildren. Wake-Thursday, February 4from 6-7 pm at Golden

Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral-

Friday, February 5 at 1 pm at BethlehemPentecostal Church- 1826 Bickers, Dallas,Texas. To share tributes www.goldengate-funeralhome.com

David LoganLogan, David 24.Survived by mother,Patricia Logan, father,

David Earl Taylor, 1daughter, 1 sister, 1brother and grand-parents. Wake-Thursday, February4 from 8:30-9:30pm at Golden GateFuneral Home-4155 S. R.L.Thornton Frwy.Funeral- Friday,February 5 at 11

am at True Believers Tabernacle FullGospel Church- 4204 Cardinal Drive,Dallas, Texas. To share tributes www.gold-engatefuneralhome.com

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