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Reputation And Character

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The circumstances amid which you live determine your reputation; the truth you believedetermine your character. Reputation is what you are supposed to be; character is whatyou are. Reputation is the photograph; character is the face. Reputation comes over onefrom without; character grows up from within. Reputation is what you have when youcome to a new community; character is what you have when you go away. Reputationmakes you rich or makes you poor; character makes you happy or makes you miserable.Reputation is what men say about you on your tombstone; character is what angels sayabout you before the throne of God. — Dr. William “Bill” Blair

By Lola SearcyEarly voting began on Monday, April 5th

and continues through Friday, April 10th andthe last day to early vote for those candi-dates seeking local, county, state andnational offices. If you miss your opportuni-ty to vote during early voting, you will haveone last chance to place your vote onTuesday, April 13th before joint Election Dayon Saturday, May 8th 2010. One of themost highly contested races this electionyear is that of Dallas County Judge. DallasCounty Schools Board President, LarryDuncan heads the list of Democratic candi-dates facing runoff in the upcoming Countyelections. Mr. Larry Duncan, endorsed byElite News Senior Publisher, William “Bill”Blair is hoping to secure the majority ofvotes needed in order to be elected to DallasCounty Judge. Mr. Duncan is facing a runoffwith noted Dallas and Ellis County attorney,Mr. Clay Jenkins. Also facing runoff is JudgeTina Yoo will face runoff with LashicaWalton-Barnes for the County Criminal Court8, while Attorney Etta J. Mullin, whoreceived the most votes in the four-way racefor County Criminal Court 5 will face HectorGarza in a runoff. Susan Anderson will facea runoff against Teresa Hawthorne in therace for the 203rd District Court Judge. Onerace for State District Judge over a civilcourt will have Dale B. Tillery and DavidKelton for the nomination in the 134thDistrict Court.

Whoever your candidate of choice is,

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If you need information on your votingprecinct, you can find a completed list in theDallas Morning News. Here is a list of theearly voting locations throughout DallasCounty.

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From The MountREV. JOHNNY KING

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Sister Traylor and our YouthDepartment presented our annual EasterProgram and the church was blessed. Dr.

Johnny H. King deliv-ered the morning mes-sage titled, "TheTriumph of theResurrection" John 20:1-10, his high pointswere, "Nailing Jesus tothe cross was a bad day,the burial of Jesus was abad day. BUT Sundaywas the day of victory.On Sunday April 18,

2010 we will be the guest at SamariaBaptist Church in Waxahachie, Texaswhere Rev. James Wiley is the pastor tohelp celebrate their annual Men day.

Bishop Dr. Larry D. McGriff, President – Co-founder

Rev. Johnny King

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By Lola SearcySAY IT AIN’T SO!! WHAT?!! Would some-

body please tell us what’s really going on?Nobody told us anything officially when “Wig”and Nanette left! You, know we all heard therumors…disagreement with management; per-sonal issues; personalities clashed, etc. That’swhat I heard when “Wig” and Nanette left. Andto be honest, even though I didn’t like it (andwho cares what I think, anyway). I made theadjustment because we still had Skip, Sam andChris! Then Skip moved to the grown up andsexy late night show, I’ve heard Nanette doinga few commercial spots on the show and I don’tknow anything about “Wig’s” whereabouts!But, c’mon now?! What ya’ll gonna do, K104?Skip Cheatum and the ‘Da Playground? ‘CauseI gotta be honest, when Skip Murphy, “Wig”,Nanette, Sam & Chris were a part of the morn-ing show, I would not dare get in my car andbegin my morning commutes to Dallas with anyother radio station; it was Skip Murphy and themorning show! When Skip Cheatum and ‘DaPlayground took over, I would not purposelymiss you guys, but if I found myself driving toDallas and realized I wasn’t listening to ‘DaPlayground, I would eject my Beverly Crawford,Kathy Taylor, Anthony Hamilton and India ArieCD’s to listen to K104 cause I knew Sam’s newsand weather reports would make me laugh andthink all at the same time, and I knew Chris

would keep me on top of my game! They madefor intelligent, interesting and funny conversa-tion! They made the people and the situationsI have to deal with at work a little more tolera-ble! I’M SORRY SKIP CHEATUM AND DAPLAYGROUND…YALL AIN’T FUNNY!! ATALL! I don’t know what is going on at K104;but…do you really think that was a smart move,Management?! I mean Chris Arnold has been apart of the K104 team since 1978! I was still inHigh School then! And when Skip Murphy andthe home team came on board in 1993; alongcame Sam Putney, the “Wig”, Nanette and Chriswere already there; it just brought such arefreshing and welcoming change to morningradio!

So, I guess we’ll never know what hap-pened. They wouldn’t tell the truth if it killedthem. I’ll just say this… I know times are hard,so it may have been about contract negotia-tions; but if it had anything at all to do with per-sonalities, K104: YOU IN BIG TROUBLE!!!JUST LOST ONE LISTENER! YOUR MORN-ING SHOW PERSONALITIES, INSPIRA-TIONAL IV’S WITH PASTOR FREDDYHAYNES WAS THE “ONLY” REASON I LIS-TENED (PAST TENSE) TO K104! RICKEYSMILEY, STEVE HARVEY, I’LL HOLLA ATYA IN THE MORNING!! K104; IT’S BEENREAL! Sam and Chris, ‘holla at [email protected]

Chris Arnold and Sam Putney Gone from K104?!!

By Lola SearcyEldrick “Tiger” Woods is BACK! Tiger Woods will

be making his return to golf this week during theMASTERS tournament scheduled for Thursday, April8th – Sunday, April 11th. Tiger will return to thefamiliar, comfortable and successful greens at theAugusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia.It’s been a few months since Tiger and his wifeSwedish model and Actress, Elin had their “episode”and video footage has been shown, and every televi-sion show has talked about it! Everybody that is any-body has had their say about what happened withWoods and his wife. Well, what ever happened, sinceTiger left, the game of golf has not been the same. Imean, let’s be real. Tiger Woods is the reason mostof us started watching golf, I know that’s the onlyreason I did! Truthfully, the Golf world missed him awhole lot more than we did! Let me see a show ofhands of all of our readers who have even botheredto watch a game of golf since the Tiger and Elin fias-co? Just what I thought! So, that means that adver-tisers were paying all that money to advertise onnational television and no one was watching! Nobodywas rushing out to by the golf clubs he used…Carsare way too expensive to just run out and buy any-way, but seriously though, Tiger Woods is the reasonI started looking seriously at the new Buick cars!Have you seen the watch? It took the golf commu-nity long enough! I’m surprised they waited this longto get him back. You know his stint in rehab was justso the PGA (Professional Golf Association) could jus-tify his return to the sport, don’t you?!

Welcome back, TIGER! You’ve been nice enoughto the media! Don’t do anymore interviews aboutyour personal life! When they ask, just say, “NOCOMMENT”! It’s none of our business anyway! Eventhough I don’t agree with what you did, you don’thave to answer to me or anybody else for that mat-ter! And the women…well, all I know is…A LADYnever tells!

So, give them something to talk about, Tiger!Your Golf game and the reason you are THE GREAT-EST GOLFER IN THE WORLD AND THE FIRST BIL-LION DOLLAR ATHLETE!!! YOU LOOK GOOD INGREEN!!

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“President Obama, First LadyMichelle Obama, daughters Melia andSasha and Mrs. Marian Robinson, motherof Mrs. Obama, attended the 11:00 a.m.Easter services at Allen Chapel, AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church, in SoutheastWashington’s Ward 8.

The motorcade left the North Porticoat 10:45 a.m. (The South Lawn was setup for the Monday Easter Egg Roll),rolled down 15th Street, past the TidalBasis, where throngs were examining thefaded cherry blossoms, to the church at2498 Alabama Av. SE. The Church’s sub-

title is “The Cathedral of Southeast.’’The overflow crowd of congregants

was standing, clapping and singing“Alleilua’’ when the first family enteredvia a side door at 11:05 a.m. and walkedalong the edge of the sanctuary to sit farstage right in the second pew, setting offapplause, cheers and cell-phone cam-eras. The altar was flanked by theAmerican flag, in front of the Obama’spew, and the Episcopal Church’s flag onstage left.

The pool was positioned at the backof the church, 20 pews behind theObama family. Ten badged ushers in darksuits and bowties and white gloves linedthe two aisles.

A 50-person choir arrayed on threerows in the sanctuary facing the congre-gation sang several gospel songs, clap-ping and waving to the beat of a key-board ensemble. The president swayedgently to the strong beat and the amped-up sound system.

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By Jordan BlairThe Texas Relays in Austin has been a

wonderful event to attend for many years.Many diverse black people come in loadsfrom all over the Country to see this mas-sive event every year. With the economy insuch bad shape, this event brings about amajor economic impact to Austin in thetune of 8 million dollars or more as esti-mated by the Chamber of Commerce. The83rd Clyde Little Field Texas Relays wasvery entertaining and captivating as it isevery year. The weather was very trackfriendly with the sun beaming and very fewclouds. This year DISD only had DallasMadison men’s track team and Skyline girl’strack team that entered the track meet.Other districts like Mansfield, Desoto, andLancaster made an appearance at themeet. Where are the rest of the trackteams in DISD? It’s almost as if we don’thave any more talent coming out of thisgreat sports city of Dallas. The TexasRelays Is a meet that brings talent from allover the Country and even abroad, HighSchools, Colleges, Universities, you nameIt. Athletes and many others gather eachyear to give the High School students theopportunity to show case their talents forscholarships ,Etc…

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Also remaining on the Relays’ recordbooks is a 10.18-second 100 meters thatMartin blazed to that weekend. Theshootout between the schools and theirsuperstars was so intense that neitherMarsh Thomas nor Martin talked toreporters after their final event, the 1,600-meter relay. The defeat in that race stillstings Martin, who half-joked that he wouldbe sure to stay in Dallas when informedthat the Hawthorne relay team would behonored Saturday at Myers Stadium.“That’s almost more than I can take,”Martin said with a sign. “I'd give anythingif we could go back and do it again.”

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instant. Pain, sorrow, hunger, anger, confu-sion, and desperation. God please help, andshow us how we can help one another.

The song writer wrote a wonderful praisechorus with the words, "As the deer panteth

for the water so mysoul longeth afteryou." We have sungthat song many timesbringing to mind ourlonging after God andour great anticipationand desire to be inHis presence.

Psalm forty-twoand forty-three wereoriginally written as asingle psalm. This canbe seen by reading

the two psalms together and witnessing theconsistent flow and seamless message. Inthese psalms the writer remembers what itwas like to praise God, but is currently at apoint where praise does not seem possible. Helongs to be with God but he can't.

Psalm forty-three continues by asking Godfor vindication and protection; "rescue mefrom deceitful and wicked men" (Psalm 43:1).The writer desperately wants to praise but isunable. God seems distant and uninvolved,and the enemy is fierce. But in spite of thechallenges, the writer is confident he will oneday return.

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why sodisturbed within me? Put your hope in God, forI will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God."Psalm 42:11 and 43:5

A deer that pants after water desires some-thing it cannot have. There is a barrier keepingthe deer from the water, and so the deer pantsin frustration. The writer is at the frustratingpoint of panting, but is reassured that therewill one day be true reason to praise.

Many people woke up this morning wonder-ing if they will ever be able to praise God.Some are facing earthquakes and death, butmany others are facing the separation and painwhich keeps them from God. And yet, we haveso many reasons to praise, so many reasons todeclare His goodness and grace. Jesus told uswe would have troubles in this world but thensaid, "But take heart! I have overcome theworld" (John 16:33). Through all the confu-sion, anger and doubt, He is still our "refugeand strength, an ever-present help in trouble"(Psalm 46:1).

I pray that God will use these words to min-ister in a mighty way today. I pray they will findtheir way to those who are in great need. Weall have reason for hope. He will never leaveus, will never stop calling our name. Let'sresolve to face our trials, no matter how great,and confidently proclaim "I will yet praise!"

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dent. “Anyone would be foolish to come up against him.”Pastor Bell called Mrs. Robinson “a true AMEer” who

was “born an AMEer.”Pastor Bell said “it was no accident that he (Obama)

is here in light of what happed here last Tuesday,” refer-ring to the drive-by shooting deaths of four people in theAfrican American community in one of the worst out-breaks of violence in recent Washington history. Thepresident’s presence was “helping our community heal,”Pastor Bell said.

Pastor Bell said attendees included Washington, D.C.Mayor Adrian Fenty and family, and Marion Barry, D.C.Council Member from Ward 8.

Mrs. Obama wore a cream-colored scooped-backelbow-length dress. The president wore a dark suit. Meliawore a pink dress and Mrs. Robinson wore a bright rose-colored dress. Your pooler could not spot Sasha.

Pastor Bell announced that the Obama family wouldleave after they receive communion. The first familykneeled at the communion rail, far stage right, as the Rt.Rev. Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr., presiding bishop,recited the Lord’s Prayer and then distributed communion,starting far stage left and working his way to the first fam-ily. Communion consisted of wafers and individual thim-ble-size glasses of grape juice.

The motorcade departed church at 12:50 p.m., backto the White House at 1:04 p.m.”

History of Allen Chapel, AMEWhen the Civil War started in 1861, the future of

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church had already recorded at leasta decade of service to free Blacks in the community of“Good Hope”, the earliest settlement in the “Anacostia”area of Washington, D.C. Following the war, Allen Chapelbecame the focal point and center of activity for a grow-ing congregation. It attracted many former slaves whopurchased small plots of land and settled around GoodHope Hill.

Rev. A.W. Wayman and later Rev. J.H. Shorter ofIsrael A.M.E. Church (now C.M.E.) provided early leader-ship, and by 1860, the church was organized and firmlyestablished on Hampton Road, which was renamedAlabama Ave. in 1924.

At least one structure was destroyed by fire. The stur-dy “little white church” served the congregation from the1920’s until the Rev. James Williamson led them into thenew brick sanctuary in 1963, located at 2498 AlabamaAve. S.E., Washington, D.C.

In 1989, the church completed construction on thepresent multi-purpose building, which is used continuous-ly for church activities and community events. In 1991,the Church proudly dedicated the newly reconstructedsanctuary that we use today.

To learn more about Allen Chapel, visithttp://www.acamec.org/history.htm.

Rev. Michael E. Bell, a dynamic preacher and teacher,is now Senior Pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. I’msure this was a momentous occasion for Rev. Bell and hisentire congregation. Way to go Allen Chapel!

The first caller Monday by 12 PM April 12, 2010 wins a free dinner for one at Luby’s Cafeteria on Hwy.67 & HamptonRd. in Dallas with all the correct answers.

These are easy.DIRECTIONS: Read each clue below. Each clue tells about a famous black American on the list at the bottom ofthe page. Use the list to connect to a short biography of each person. On the line next to each clue, write the nameof the person to whom the clue refers.1. _____________________ This lay preacher led a Virginia slave revolt in 1831.2. _____________________ This person, who was one of 13 children, died in an airplane crash.3. _________________ This person, who was a famous writer of piano music, was known as the "king of ragtime."4. _____________________ When first out of college, this person worked as a TV news reporter.5. _____________________ This person, a well-known trumpet player, was known by the nickname "Satchmo."6. _____________________ This person attended the University of California on a tennis scholarship.7. _____________________ This person was a teacher in Mississippi before she became a wellknown journalist.8. _____________________ This person was appointed by President George Washington to help survey the landthat would become Washington, D.C.9. _____________________ This person was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949.10. ____________________ This person wrote proudly of black people in books, poems, and plays.Louis Armstrong http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9009548Arthur Ashe http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9009817Benjamin Banneker http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9013201Bessie Coleman http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9002993Langston Hughes http://www.redhotjazz.com/hughes.htmlScott Joplin http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9043968Joe Louis http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9049087Ida Wells-Barnett http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/article-9076512Nat Turner http://www.historybuff.com/library/refslave.htmlOprah Winfrey

Answers in Elite News next week edition.Answers to last weeks questions. If you answered both correct, I can tell you are really into it.Congratulations! 1. Dr. Charles Richard Drew. 2. Garrett Augustus Morgan.

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By Roman RossBurnett "Captain Jack" Watson, is a blues

Vocalist, not just one who interprets his music aswork but has a love for music, which was hiddeninside for a long time. He was born in Gonzales,Texas south of the coast. He and his twin brotherwere adopted by his uncle and aunt, George andWessie Mae Watson at the age of 18 months oldand moved to Dallas, Texas in 1968. Captain Jackoften played in church and joined the school bandat Wilmer Hutchins High School. Captain Jack sungin the youth’s choir and played drums at 10 yearsold and was introduced to the blues world by hisUncle Morris White who formally was BobbyPatterson first manager. His uncle was known inDallas as a great guitar player. Morris taught himand his twin how to sing and play the blues. At age14, Captain Jack formed his first blues band whichwas managed by his older brother Roy Cassell andhis uncle Larry White. Captain Jack played thedrums in the marching band under the leadership ofBobby Simpson, who also played with BobbyPatterson and The Mustangs. On Thursday nights,Captain Jack was asked to sing on stage at theCoaches Corner giving him his first big break.Captain Jack was introduced to another world of theblues when Big Charles Young would call him on

stage at RL Blues Palace and pass him the micro-phone so he could get down.

Captain Jack has opened for artists such as

Little Milton, TJ Hooker Taylor, Floyd Taylor, JeffFloyd, TK Soul, Carl Marshall, Rue Davis, Joe Tex,Jr., Donnie Ray Aldridge, Vernon Garrett, L.J.Echols, The Rose Brothers, Bobby Patterson, ErnieJohnson, Gregg A. Smith, Silver Tones, Miss LevellWhite, Lil Dave Thomas, Blue Lisa & The Big D PlayBoys, Cheryl Arena, Joe Jonas, TuTu Jones, JonnieT. Harris, Christian Dozzles, Willie Clayton, SirCharles Jones and many more. Captain Jack'ssqualling has been compared to the late Z.Z. Hill,Bobby Blue Bland, and the late Little Milton. Manyblues lovers will be blessed by his voice and ener-getic stage performance. Recently he has signedwith CDS Records and his first album "Brand NewMan" was recently released. The single from thealbum "I'm In Love With A Woman OtherWomen Talk About" is steadily climbing thecharts and getting critical acclaim from theSouthern Blues community.

Captain Jack would like to thank God for allow-ing him to step out on faith to reach beyond limita-tions to enjoy the gift of singing that is bestowedupon him.

For more information please contact him [email protected] or visit hispages at www.captainjackthebluessingermyspace.com or www.facebook.com/burnettwatson.


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Fans, however, were anything but dis-appointed by those 1985 Texas Relays.Most of 11,000 who filled the MemorialStadium that unforgettable Saturday leftthinking they had just caught a sneak pre-view of a couple of future Olympic goldmedalists. They had, but not even thesprinters could have anticipated who theyturned out to be.

Even by Texas’ lofty standards, the1980s were a special era in high schooltrack. “It was just an awesome time to berunning high school track,” said JoeDeLoach, who won the Class 4A 100 and200 meter state titles in 1984.

Former Dallas Roosevelt coach EarnestJames still maintains that no one, not evenCarl Lewis, was a better high school sprint-er than Martin. More than another fastphenom, Martin was an entertainer, a rockstar in spikes. .”

In closing I still ask the QUESTIONWHERE WAS THE DALLAS TEAMS? Wemight have missed the Robot of this era, ohI forgot he was stuck In Dallas and didn’tget to perform on the biggest stage toshow his wares.

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Happy Birthday April Babies – April 3 -Reginald Wilson; April 6, Jordan Blair,II; April 6 - Khalia Blair; April 14thWillie (Bubba) Brownfield, 21 yearsyoung; April 20 - Terri Lynch; April 25 -Happy Anniversary William andMozelle Blair, April 27 - Jordan Blair;April 28 - Corey Blair; April 24- TylerElsom; David L. Fullylove - 55, April 28;Kendene Fullylove, Happy 21stBirthday - April 1st. Happy Anniversaryto all you lovebirds!

ATTENTION – CALLING ALL FORMERURBAN LEAGUERS: The Urban League ofGreater Dallas and North Central Texas willcelebrate the National Urban League 100thanniversary this year with activities through-out the year. If you are an Urban Leaguemember, former employee, member of theBoard of Trustees, Guild or YoungProfessionals, please email your name,address and phone number [email protected] or call (214) 915-4632 and leave your name and phone num-ber. We would like to include you in theUrban League 100th Anniversary celebra-tions.

Summer Cultural Enrichment Camp AllDay, Monday - Thursday, 8 weeksIncludes breakfast and lunch - Only$65 per week. TeCo's highly successfulsummer theater camp has a proven trackrecord. Applications are now being acceptedfor the 2010 Cultural Enrichment Camp atthe Bishop Arts Theater Center beginningJune 7 through July 30, Monday throughThursday, 7AM - 5PM. Activities includetraining in: theatre, dance elements, visualarts, literary workshops, "Grooming theArtist" workshops and much more! Thecamp will culminate with a production by thestudents. Only ages 6 - 17 year olds accept-ed. Tuition includes breakfast and lunch.Only 50 applications will be accepted on afirst come first serve basis - ONLY 20 SLOTSAVAILABLE AS OF 4/1/10.. Click here toregister now.. The program is made possibleby the generosity of our sponsors: CentralDallas Ministries, PricewaterhouseCoopers,the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs,and Methodist Hospital

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE DALLAS SYM-PHONY ORCHESTRA’S 2010-2011 SEA-SON; Texas Instruments Classical &DSO Pops Series Packages Available;Available to purchase online atDallasSymphony.com/ DestinationDSO or bycalling 214.692.0203; Subscription ticketpackages begin at $114. For more informa-tion call 214.692.0203 or visitDallasSymphony.com/DestinationDSO. Formore information and a full season calendar,

please visit DallasSymphony.com/ Press.Cameron Smith and ALWEntertainment announce the JazzSeries 2010 lineup at Bishop ArtsTheater Center; April 17 - ChieliMinucci and Jessy J. Latina sax sensationJessy J has been basking in the glow of herhard earned stardom with world touringalongside Micheal Bolton and a specialguest shot with Seal on the Ellen DeGeneresshow. May 8 — Cameron Smith andALW Entertainment announce the JazzSeries 2010 lineup at Bishop ArtsTheater Center; May 8 - Marc Antoineand Brian Simpson with Tom Braxton.The Paris tinged flamenco Jazz of MarcAntoine has garnered him a passionateglobal audience of fans who love his flair forBosa Nova and the styling’s of DjangoReinhardt. June 5 - Harvey Mason/JoeMcBride. Grammy winning percussionistand Jazz icon Harvey Mason has appearedon seminal works from Herbie Hancock,Sergio Medes, Quincy Jones and hundredsof others. September 24 - Eric Dariusand Jeff Golub; Eric Darius exploded onthe contemporary Jazz scene just 6 yearsago with his first release Night on the Townand immediately the critics hailed him as theheir apparent to Grover Washington Jr andStanley Turrentine. His Blue Note releaseGoin’ All Out earned him his first numberone hit and has proven his 4 releases todate are just the beginning. Eric will bejoined by the incomparable Jeff Golub!November 20 - Peter White and EricMarienthal; Peter White has enjoyed anincredible career as one the biggest namesin Smooth Jazz. With number one hits and aglobal touring schedule Peter initially cut histeeth with Al Stewart on his multi platinumYear of The Cat. It was Peter whose acousticguitar solos burst through on radio andbecame his own signature sound. For tick-ets, visit www.tecotheater.org orTicketmaster or call 214 948 0716. Therewill be two shows for each concert, 7:00 pmand 9:45PM including valet parking andcomplimentary cocktails. The Bishop ArtsTheater Center is located at 215 S Tyler Stone half block north of Jefferson on TylerStreet, Dallas 75208.

April 10 — 2010 African AmericanHealth Expo will be held at O. D. WyattHigh School, located at 2400 E. Seminary,Fort Worth, Texas 76119 on Saturday, April10, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Formore information please call Nina Jackson at817-922-3565 or email her at [email protected].

HOME TOURS ADDED TO URBANLEAGUE HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP— Ifyou are thinking about buying a new home,

need to address credit or budgeting prob-lems or would like to tour available homes,please attend the Urban LeagueHomebuyers Workshop on Saturday, April10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at theUrban League Headquarters, 4315 S.Lancaster Road. As part of this month’sworkshop, participants will be given a bustour of available homes in the southern sec-tor as well as receive information on budg-eting, credit counseling and restoration,shopping for a home, bond programs, downpayment assistance and home maintenance.Space is limited. Please call (214) 915-4639to reserve your seat for the Urban LeagueHomebuyer Workshop and Home Tour.

April 10 — “Gospel Explosion” - April 10,2010 from 3pm to 5pm; Location: FranklinD. Roosevelt High School - Auditorium;Organized By: Franklin D. Roosevelt HighSchool Choir Director Paul Doucet; EventDescription: Tickets are $5.00 for studentsand $15.00 for adults. Proceeds to benefitthe HBCU Scholarship Fund!! FeaturedEnsembles: Texas College Choir, WilliamMitchell, Director; Jarvis Christian CollegeChoir, Dr. Gerald Bieritz, Director; South OakCliff High School Choir; Michelle Magee,Director; Franklin D. Roosevelt High SchoolChoirPaul Doucet, Director. For more informationregarding this concert, please call PaulDoucet @ 972.925.6868

April 11, 2010 — The Elks Teen Programs:The Oratorical Contest is for students inthe 11th and 12th grade and the Beauty andTalent Pageant is students and youngadults, ages 16-20 years old. Both of theseevents will be held on April 11, 2010 at theDallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters,applicants must apply by January 20, 2010by contacting Daniels Cross Elks Lodge at2444 S. Zang, Dallas, TX 75224, (214 943-0021 after 6:00PM) or by contacting GeorgeColeman at 214 499-0088.

You are invited to the Installation Servicefor our new Pastor Earnest C. Wilson andFamily. This event will be Sunday, April 11,2010 at the Griggs Chapel Missionary BaptistChurch, 1718 Fargo St. Dallas, TX 75223 -214-826-3280. The time for the event is3:30 pm. We would like for everyone tocome and celebrate this special event withus.

April 17 — SOUTH DALLAS BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONAL WOMEN; AnnualTrailblazer Awards Luncheon; Time:12:00; Place: Hilton Anatole – KhamerPravillion; 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas,Texas 75207; 214-748-1200; South DallasBusiness and Professional Women's - 47th

V. Alyce FosterTrailblazer &Scholarship AwardsLuncheon; SaturdayApril 17, 2010; 12:00noon; To honor highschool students desiringand deserving to further their education.Cost: 60.00 one ticket; $600 - full table.Contact person to purchase tickets - AltheaCarlise - 972-293-8818 or online atwww.southdallasbpwc. org

April 17 — Two West Dallas schools(Sequoyah Elementary and Amelia EarhartElementary) located in the 12th poorestneighborhood in the US- are partnering withthe Lakewest Family YMCA's - Health Fair(3737 Goldman St.) on April 17th to providea “ Healthy Kids Helping Haiti ” - Fun Runto benefit the earthquake victims of Haiti.The one mile race will begin at 9:00am andlast until the last participant crosses the fin-ish line. A $5.00 registration fee is required toparticipate. Donations will be gladly acceptedat either school and all money raised will bedonated to Haitian Relief. The Health Fairruns all day. Please call if you have anyquestions. Dr. Vickie Smith; 214-549-4537;972-794-3900; [email protected]

Author Kathryn E. Eriksen Book SigningEvent; 4-17-10 from 1-3 p.m. at LogosBookstore, 6620 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX75205. Eriksen will be available to signcopies of her Christian Fiction novel, WalkWith the Master: A Biblical Adventure ofCanine Proportions. Join author Kathryn E.Eriksen as she explores the world of theMaster as seen through the eyes of his faith-ful companion, a dog named Barnabus. Fromthis unique perspective, we see what thehuman side of Jesus's daily life might havebeen like. For more information, contact MarkMcDevitt at 888-361-9473 [email protected]

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Flozell “the Hotel” Adams no longer aCowboy. A1998 2nd round draft pick wasreleased Friday along with safety KenHamlin. That would seem to suggest thateither Doug Free is ready for prime time orthe Cowboys will make a move in freeagency or both.

With an uncapped year coming up andthe Cowboys having ideas of participatingin the first Super bowl at Jerry’s world, itwould be unheard of to enter such animportant season with two key positions assafety an left tackle being questionablepositions.

After investing so much money in TonyRomo to have his blindside unprotected orquestionable protection. Adams releasebrings mixed emotion from Cowboy fansthat’s just the nature of the position.Adams received quite a few penalties, thatwas the nature of the position also.

Left tackle usually pit’s the largestoffensive lineman against The smallest,quickest, most athletic defensive linemen.That works well for the offensive lineman ifall plays were running plays and the biggerman is going forward. That changes great-ly when it’s a passing situation an the big-ger guy has to back up.

When the Cowboys won their firstsuper bowl it was Ralph Nealy, Ralph got somany holding calls, people would call himgrabbers. Every body spoke negativelyabout Ralph, all but Roger Staubach, Rogercalled him friend. In the Jimmie Johnsonera Skip Bayless said the Cowboys wouldnever win a Super bowl with Mark Tuineaat Left tackle, they won three. Holding,tripping, hands to the face are often callsleft an right tackles usually get, and some-time it’s the type plays need to help quar-terback stay in the game and some casesthe league. Skip said Mark couldn’t blockthe likes of Clyde Simmons with out help.That’s a fact of life most left tackles, evenHall of Fame types need help, when downan distant favor the defender.

The tackle position is a very visible, andvery importantposition. An infrac-tion quite oftendraws a penalty amistake sometimesbrings the para-medics on the fieldand in some case aconcussion for theq u a r t e r b a c k .Concussions hasbeen the demise ofmore qb’s than interceptions.

To the novice those type penalties stopdrives, changes momentum an take teamsout of scoring position. Causes coaches tolose their job, but it causes quarterbacksand running backs to buy Rolex watchesfor Christmas and season end for saidoffenders.

Each of the tackles I mentioned, therewere a lot of people that wanted them outof here and Flozell was no different. Talk totheir peer group, Justin Tucks one ofFlozell”s staunches rivals was ask who wasthe best left tackle in the league, FlozellAdams was the answer. Doug Free mightgo down as the best left tackle to ever playin the NFL, or the Cowboys could make atrade or draft the best to ever play. Thatwon’t demean the career or the effort thatFlozell gave the Cowboys. Before you cele-brate flozell’s leaving lets salute what hedid while he was here.

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If President Obama wereWhite there never wouldhave been such thing as “T-Parties”. There never wouldhave been slander remarksmade against certain peoplein the Congress. There neverwould have been signs withPresident Obama’s picture onit portraying Hitler, a monkeyetc. If President Obama wasWhite there would neverhave been disrespect showntoward him, simply becauseHe is the President of the

United States of America.There have been other presidents who

passed or tried to pass bills, which were unpopu-lar to American people, but they never lostrespect for the President because of the positionhe represents. In President Obama’s case it’s dif-ferent, because the Southern White’s, especiallythe male factor do not think a Black man is capa-ble of leading this country. President Carter madethis plain sometime ago, and people booedCarter for making that statement. Don’t get uswrong here, I know that this does not apply to allsouthern Whites, because I have talked with afew young White males who believe PresidentObama is trying to help all people. The reasonwhy he is president today is directly or in-direct-ly because of the young White voters. You doknow that thirty three million Black voters nevercould have put President Obama in office againstthe other 274 million people, which means thathe had to carry most of the votes from that 274million people who were not Black. If President

Obama was White these news commentators onFOX TV and some other news stations would notdare to disrespect a President of the UnitedStates the way they have President Obama. It isa shame how this country has treated thisPresident, it would not make any difference if hewas green, he is still the President of this coun-try, and we as a people should respect him as thePresident.

If President Obama was White, he couldhave done what Bush did without anything beingsaid to the contrary. As we all know Bush and hisstaff lied about Nuclear weapons in Iraq in orderto send troops there. Bush almost broke SocialSecurity the first three months he was in office.No one said anything about the stimulus moneyhe gave to the rich. He gave the poor $360.00,that was to keep the poor people quiet, but thebig companies and rich received millions of dol-lars. No one, or no commentator on the newssaid anything about it. If President Obama wereWhite, he would be respected as President ratherthan be called a lie on National TV by a Whiteracist. If President Obama were White he wouldbe called President Obama on the news insteadof “Obama”. President Obama was hand pickedby God to do what he is doing. There is notanother Black man in this world that would be ascalm about all this as President Obama is. Whatreally bothers this 21st century racist, is the factthat there has never been another electedPresident in the White House with the mind thisman has, except John F. Kennedy and JimmyCarter, they come real close. What most peopledo not understand is the fact that God put him

“ If President Obama was White”

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SMOKING KEVAN BROWNINGSPECIAL TO THE ELITE NEWS

Welcome to the week-end Baaaby! Funnydude Kevin Hart's atthe House of Blues inDallas...Funny foooor-rrr sure, lol... Congratsto the Mav' who havefinished their homegames for the regularseason. The last twogames before theplayoffs happenSaturday night in

Sacramento against the Kings (Boy Iused to hate their fans cowbells) and inL.A. against the Clippers and Monday!Good luck to the Rangers and managerRon Washington and finally, Could youbelieve the Eagles traded DonovanMcNab to the Redskins in the same divi-sion... Jerry, lets get focused! I don'twant to see the Redskins playing aSuper Bowl in Arlington, next January!Shaq and Shaunie's O'Neals divorce

couldn't havecome at a bettertime. ShaunieO'Neal's newshow "BasketballWives" on VH1 isfull of nothing butdrama. It's defi-nitely going to beinteresting to seehow thesewomen will get

along but maybe the show should havea new name... "FUTURE EX-BASKET-BALL WIVES AND JUMP-OFFS" becauseby the end of all this foolishness, all ofthem will probably be single! Peep alltha drama at 9p on Sunday! From the"Say It Ain't So"category... InTouch magazineis the first toallege that adrug relapse isthe real reasonbehind WhitneyHouston's tourpostponementsin Europe thisweek. The publi-

cation is quoting a source who claimshe witnessed the songstress sneaking asnort of cocaine last month at a LosAngeles hotel, just weeks before thestart of her European tour that hassince been post-poned. Pray forWhitney, as RickJames said onthe Chappellshow, "Cocaine isa terrible drug"!When ChristinaMilian and TheDream gottogether, we allknew it was abusiness transaction. She needed sometracks and he needed well... somethingbetter than Nivea. In the latest issue ofUS Weekly, Christina shows off BabyViolet but The Dream is nowhere to befound. That's showbiz! Yo Jigga Man...We knew Jigga had it going on, but wedidn't quite know he had it like that!Well, Billboard Boxscore made a recenttally of 2010's top grossing shows thusfar, and Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 tour tookeight of the top 35 spots. Of the eight,Jay-Z's best-selling show closed out at#10 overall afterit grossed$1,322,831. Togive some addedperspective onhow much anartist can makein two weeks oftouring, Jay-Z'stour, which fea-tured Jeezy andTrey Songz,grossed a total of $9,731,218 betweenMarch 11-24. His recent $50 milliondeal with Live Nation is likely responsi-ble for the high live performance prof-its! Or is it just because he's tha Jiggaman? Happy Birthday to YOU andCeleb's this week: Maya Angelou is 82,James "Rockford Files" Garner is 82,John Madden is 74Billy Dee Williams is70, Steven Seagal is 58, Tony Dorsettand Jackie Chan are 56, David Blaine37, and Rudy AKA Keisha Knight Pulliamis 31! Thanks for Rollin With a Brotha inthe Elite News and online atDfwelitenews.com!

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CITY BEATWe pray that all had a

wonderful “ResurrectionSunday” as the body ofChrist again celebrated ourking’s victory over death.Union Hope participated inSunrise service with theSinai District Association atthe Good Shepherd PrimitiveBaptist church where theElder Charles William servesas pastor. Elder JohnRichardson pastor of Zion

Chapel Primitive Baptist church delivered thenews that the tomb is empty. Church schoollesson was “The Community faces Pain andJoy” John 16:16-24,20:11-16. We saw that thedisciples were like many today they heard Jesusteaching that he would suffer and die yet theydid not grasp what he was talking about. Hesays “a little while, and you shall not see me:and again a little while, and you shall see mebecause I go to my father. He was trying to pre-pare them for his crucifixion; they heard but did

not understand. Jesus taught them how todirect their prayers in the future assuring themthat “Whatsoever” they would ask the fatherhis name, he would give them. This did notmean what many take it to mean today, thatwhatever we ask in his name the Father is obli-gated by this promise to do it. Jesus is speak-ing in relation to ministry not houses and cars.Our King conquered our last enemy death, andarose on the third day “Victorious “that allmight be assured that death has been con-quered that there is life after death. Our morn-ing message was delivered by our pastorEld.L.T.Morgan from the subject “From doubt tofaith” John 20:24-29. For the doubters we haveThomas the disciples who doubted the reportthat Jesus was back from the dead anddeclared that he would not believe unless hecould feel the nail prints in his hand and placehis hand in the wound in his side. Jesus madeanother appearance just for him and allowedhim the opportunity to examine him with hishands. He ever lives!!

Be blessed

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there “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS”. No matterwhat he comes up with it will work because ofthe only wise God our Father.

If you read Tuesday’s paper over in thebusiness section you saw positive signs of theeconomy moving upward. Just look at what thenews say, In the 3rd paragraph, “and they saythey no longer fear a double-dip recession-inwhich the end of government stimulus moneywould tip the economy back into contraction.”the economy added 162,000 jobs last month.The most in nearly 3 years, which means wewere in a down economy 2 years beforePresident Obama became President.Businesses are hiring at a higher rate now, andthere is a reason for all this, “GOD”. “FOR SUCHA TIME AS THIS” I am sure that many of ourreaders are aquatinted with the book of Esther.Esther becomes queen, because KingAhasuerus loved her more than the others.When she was made queen, she was now in a

position to save her people, and that is whyMordecai, the only father she knew told herthat “Thou art come to the kingdom for such atime as this.” That is what God is doing withPresident Obama right now. President Obamawas made president by God in order to carryout the will of God for a people at this appoint-ed time. This is why everything he comes upwith will pass for the good of the people of theUSA. President Obama is our blessing from GodHimself. Watch this, President Obama will winthe next election by a wider margin than he didthis time.

This is a question of the day. There areabout 14 or 16 states protesting to courtsagainst the Health Care Reform. What wasPresident Obama’s very successful professionbefore he became involved in politics?

Let us not forget to read our Bibles, andmay God bless you REAL GOOD, and may Heever keep you in His loving care.

Obama, Continued from Page 9


“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: [email protected]

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

Calvary-PhiladelphiaMissionary Baptist Church

4703 Sunnyvale St. • Dallas, Texas 75216Church Phone: 214-371-3581

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

Wednesday…………12 Noon – 3:30 p.m.The Lord’s Table

Feeding the Seniors and the Homeless7:00 p.m. Prayer

7:30 p.m. Bible Study

Rev. Joe H. Moore, Jr., Pastor

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

SALEM INSTITUTIONALBAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Todd M. Atkins— Pastor3918 Crozier Street Dallas, Texas 75215

Phone: 214-428-3797

Sunday Worship Services @ 10:45 amSunday School @ 9:15 am

Prayer & Bible Study - Wednesday @ 7:00 pmRev. Todd M.

Atkins


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: [email protected]

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


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.gospellighthousechurchministries.com

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

Jesus is Still Blessing

Gospel Lighthouse Bible Church

Rev. Darin Falls

Pastor Delton T. Boyd

Rev. E.C. Wilson


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 - [email protected]

Divine InspirationMissionary Baptist Church

4325 W. Ledbetter DriveDallas, Texas 75223

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

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

Eld. Robert L. Ashberry

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

Dallas, Texas 75216 Ph: 214-946-9262

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

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

Dr. M. L. Curry, Pastor

New St. Paul MissionaryBaptist Church

10345 Webb Chapel RoadDallas, Texas 75229

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

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

Myrtis Robinson,Pastor

The House of Refuge Full GospelChurch

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

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

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

by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

New Restoration Church2949 E. Kiest Blvd Suite J

Dallas, TX 75206Church: 214-946-2989

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

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

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

CourtDallas, Texas 75232

972-224-0271Services

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

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

Pastor Michael andSherry Perkins

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church1101 Sabine • Dallas, Texas 75203

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

Website: www.goldengatembc.org

Rev. VincentParker, Pastor

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

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


Dr. Aaron Phillips

Denley Drive MissionaryBaptist Church

1519 Denley DriveDallas, Texas 75216


10:45 am Worship

BishopHarold Edwards

Church Of The Living God

3711 Biglow • Dallas, Texas214-374-5485

9:00 am Sunday School10:00 am Worship

7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Worship

Rev. Paul E. Walker

Friendship MissionaryBaptist Church

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

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

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

Rev. S. L. Johnson

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

Rev. Shank Robinson

New Unity Baptist Church

6332 Bonnie view Rd.Dallas, Texas 75241


11:00 am Worship

Rev. Lelious Johnson,Pastor

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

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

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

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

Rev. Lee Craig

Ewing Avenue Baptist Church1323 S. Ewing

Dallas, Texas 75216214-942-4643

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

Bishop J. Neaul Haynes

Saintsville Church of God and Christ

2200 S. MarsalisDallas, Texas 75216

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

“Come Worship at the Home of The Saints”

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr.,

“The Exciting”Singing Hills Baptist Church6550 Houston School Road

Dallas, Texas 75241Phone: 214-375-5952

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

Rev. Cecil Proctor

Neighborhood Houseof Prayer

1111 E. LedbetterDallas, Texas 75241


11:00 am Worship

New Covenant MissionaryBaptist Church

7905 Hume

Dallas, Texas 75227

Church: 214-275-4989

Mount Tabor Baptist Church3700 Simpson Stewart Road

Dallas, Texas 75241972-225-1704

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

Darrell W. Pryor, Pastor

Greater Mount SinaiMissionary Baptist Church

“Church of Love”4807 BurnsideDallas, Texas 75216

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

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

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

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

1711 Reynoldston LaneDallas, Texas 75232

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

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

Rev. Michael D. Pryor

Third Avenue MissionaryBaptist Church

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

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

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

Totally Committed Progressive2403 Harlandale Dr.

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

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

PASTOR AND FIRST

LADY MCCULLOUGH

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTISTCHURCH

9:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL11:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE

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

Rev. Bertrain Bailey

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

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

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

Full Gospel Tabernacle, NTC623 E. Woodin Blvd. at Marsalis Ave.

Dallas, Texas 75216(214) 943-3760

[email protected]“Reaching the lost at any cost.”

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am.Sunday Night Evangelistic Service: 7:00 pm.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: 8:00 pm.Friday Night Youth Service 8:00 pm.

Radio Broadcast • KGGR 1040 AM • Every Saturday Morning 11:15am

PASTOR DARICK L.FAVORS, SR.

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

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


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.

Rev. Daryl Carter, Pastor

Shekinah TabernacleBaptist Church

2109 Beckley • Dallas, TX 214-942-2227


Rev. Alfred Stapleton

Pilgrim RestBaptist Church

1819 N. WashingtonDallas, TX

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

10:45 am SecondWorship

Rev. Curtis Wallace

Rev. A. D. Smith

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

8015 Blossom LaneDallas, Texas 75227

214-388-1200

R. L. Washington

New Greater EmanuelBaptist Church

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

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

Fri. Singles/Family Ministry 7:30 pm

Rev. Johnnie R. Bradley

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church1114 Comal StreetDallas, Texas 75203

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


Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Friendship West Baptist Church2020 W. WheatlandDallas, Texas 75232

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

Rev. Carlton Garrett

Lords Missionary Baptist Church6722 Bexar Street

Dallas, Texas 214-428-5459


Concord MissionaryBaptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey DriveDallas, Texas 75237

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

Worship Rev. Bryan Carter

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


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

Ideal Pentecostal1000 East Redbird Lane


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

Bon Air Baptist Church

5707 Bonnie View RoadDallas, Texas 75241

214-376-5846 8:00 am Early Worship

11:00 am Worshipwww.bambc.org

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.

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 Study

Olive Grove Baptist Church4416 South Denley Drive

Dallas, Texas 75216Ph: 214-941-4378


Midweek Service:Wednesday – Prayer and

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

Rev. Freddie Cheatum

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

Bishop Ray Campbell

Rev. J. E. Mitchell

Rev. Fred Conwright

Dr. T.L. Brown, Pastor

Rev. Burley Hudson

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

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

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard Sr., Pastor

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


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


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

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

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

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

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

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard Sr., Pastor

New Friendship MissionaryBaptist Church

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

2419 Metropolitan AvenueDallas, Texas 75215

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

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

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

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

Rev. Johnny A. McGee, Pastor

Mt. Pisgah M.B.C. “THE ROCK”

11611 Webb Chapel Rd.Dallas, Tx. 75229

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

Wed. Bible Study 12 pm & 7 pm

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

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

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

Website...www.dallasmtpisgah.org

Pastor: Rev. Robert Townsend

Rev. A. D. Smith

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

8015 Blossom LaneDallas, Texas 75227

214-388-1200

R. L. Washington

New Greater EmanuelBaptist Church

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

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

Fri. Singles/Family Ministry 7:30 pm

Rev. Johnnie R. Bradley

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church1114 Comal StreetDallas, Texas 75203

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


Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Friendship West Baptist Church2020 W. WheatlandDallas, Texas 75232

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

Rev. Carlton Garrett

Lords Missionary Baptist Church6722 Bexar Street



Concord MissionaryBaptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey DriveDallas, Texas 75237

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

Worship Rev. Bryan Carter

Rev. Freddie Cheatum

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


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

Temple of FaithChristian Chapel C.M.E.

Church14120 Noel Road • Dallas, Texas 75240

972-239-1120 Church972-239-5925 Fax

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

Wednesday 12 noon prayer

Bishop Ray Campbell

Ideal Pentecostal1000 East Redbird Lane


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


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

Greater Emanuel Baptist Church2110 E. 11th St.

Dallas, Texas 75203214-942-0218

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

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

Rev. Daryl Carter, Pastor

Shekinah TabernacleBaptist Church

2109 Beckley • Dallas, TX 214-942-2227


Rev. Alfred Stapleton

Pilgrim RestBaptist Church

1819 N. WashingtonDallas, TX

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

10:45 am SecondWorship

Rev. Curtis Wallace

Olive Grove Baptist Church4416 South Denley Drive

Dallas, Texas 75216Ph: 214-941-4378


Midweek Service:Wednesday – Prayer and

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


Rev. George Pryor

New BirthBaptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Dallas, Texas 75224

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

Rev. K.D. Pace

BeginnersBaptist Church

3610 Hancock Dallas, Texas 75210

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

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

Rev. John Morris, Jr.

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

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

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

“You Must Be Born Again”

C.C. Robertson

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

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

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

Rev. N. C. Sargent

Faithful MissionaryBaptist Church

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


Rev. Louis E. Laurent

Little Flock Baptist Church

705 E. Aimee Street Forney, Texas

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

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

Rev. 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: [email protected]

jcame@ sbcglobal.netWebsite: www.jcame.org

Pastor David L. & Shirley F. Maxey

Progressive Baptist Church3314 Detonte St.

Dallas, Texas 75223Church 972-823-1962

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

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

Dwayne E. Rodgers, Sr. Pastor

Bonnie View Christian Church4861 Bonnie View at Ledbetter

Dallas, Texas 75216Church 214-376-8514

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

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

New HorizonMissionary Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Pastor & First Lady C.C. Boyce

Lancaster Full GospelHoly Temple Church1051 West Wintergreen Rd.

Lancaster, Texas 75134972-227-1400

[email protected] Sunday School ......................9:45 am

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

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

Rev. Ronald D. Richardson, Pastor

Last Day Deliverance Revival Church

2847 S. Marsalis Dallas, Texas 75216

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

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

Yolanda Janet NollyNolly, Yolanda Janet 55, Enteredeternal rest Mar. 31, 2010.Visitation today 12 noon to 8:00p.m. Services will be at ChristianMissionary Baptist Church 4706Fellows Ln., Dallas, TX Friday, April9, 2010 @ 11:00 am.

Jerline McCullarMcCullar, Jerline 78. Survived bythree sons, Larry, Delvin andBobby, one daughter, Darlene, 8grandchildren and 9 great-grand-children. Wake- Thursday, April 8from 7:15-8:15 pm. Funeral-Friday, April 9 at 11 am. Both serv-ices will be held at Golden Gate-4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. To

share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Gene "Pig" HoggHogg, Gene "Pig" 66, passed awayTuesday, April 6, 2010 after a briefbut courageous battle with cancer.He is survived by wife, ElettaHogg, daughters, FrediaMontgomery and Kathryn McDuffy,son, Tyrone Whitfield, step son,

Brian Smith, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,sister, Ella Mae Givens, brother, Lloyd Hogg and a hostof other relatives and friends. Wake- Friday, April 9from 7:15-8:15 pm. Funeral- Saturday, April 10 at 1pm. Both services will be held at Golden Gate- 4155 S.R.L. Thornton Frwy. To share tributes www.golden-gatefuneral home.com

Percy C. PinkneyPinkney, Percy C. Passed awayMarch 31, 2010. He is survived bycompanion, Marvinia Haygood,children, Darien & Victoria; par-ents, Philmore & Irene Pinkney; 3sisters, Mary Pinkney Williams,Iona Pinkney Williams (Robert),Ammie Pinkney Washington(Rudolph), 5 uncles, 9 aunts, and

a host of other family. Wake tonight from 7-8 pm atParadise Funeral home. Funeral service at 12:00 noon,Friday, April 9, 2010 at New Elizabeth Baptist Church,11348 HWY 175, Grand Cane, LA. Interement atCommunity Cemetery. Sign guest book at www.par-adisefh.com.

Reverend Cecil Smith, Sr.March 31, 1937 – April 4, 2010

Cecil Smith was born near Caldwell, TX on March31, 1937 to the parentage of Vivian Smith and MaryPollard. He transcended from earth to glory on April 4,

2010. He was educated in DallasCounty Schools, graduated fromLincoln High School, class of 1955,and matriculated at BishopCollege.

He was reared from age two atthe Bethlehem Baptist Church,Dallas, TX under the pastorate of

the late Rev. Fred Bookman. The late James McGlover,a choir member at Bethlehem, was named his godfa-ther. McGlover played a vital part in Pastor Smith’s for-mulative years, his early religious growth, and his pathto the Mt. Pisgah Church.

His first pastorate was at Union Valley BaptistChurch, Terrell, TX where he pastored for seventeenyears. He then answered the call of Sims Chapel,Dallas, TX and served there faithfully for four years. InMarch, 1972 Pastor Smith assumed leadership of theMt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, affectionatelycalled “The Rock”, and served as pastor for thirty-twoyears. His legacy of service and love for Mt. Pisgahresulted in a ministry that is recognized on national,state, and local levels. Rev. Smith had a love forpreachers and has been fruitful in producing manysons in the ministry.

Pastor Smith’s deeds speak for him. He devotedhimself unselfishly and tirelessly to a host of humani-tarian causes. His activities were extensive and hefound the time and energy to serve, to work, and to

lead, assuming innumerable burdens with humor andgrace.

He united in marriage to Bernice Brewster on June17, 1957 and to this union six children were born. Shepreceded him in death on February, 12, 1988.

On June 25, 1994 Pastor Smith was joined in holywedlock to Joyce Hessert and they embarked on a lov-ing journey that lasted for fifteen years, nine monthsand four days. Affectionately known as “Pops” by someand “Packy” by others, he lovingly touched the lives ofmany who will cherish his love and legacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, MaryPollard and Vivian Smith, wife and mother of his chil-dren, Bernice Brewster-Smith, one daughter, CarolynD. Smith and sister, Diane Booker.

He will be remembered by his loving and faithfulwife, Joyce Smith, Brother William A. Smith (Edith),Abilene, TX, Sons; Rev. Cecil T. Smith (Jacquelyn),Dallas, TX, Michael Smith, Idabel, OK, and KendallNash, Richmond VA. Daughters; Pamelar Smith-Walker(Darrell), Vanessa Smith-Brown, Dayphine Smith-Brumsey (Rev. Dolvine) all of Dallas, TX, Lisa Crawford-Thomas (Willie), Grand Prairie, TX, Carol Jones-Gilbert,Richmond, VA and Ordonia Nash-Baker (Adrian),Carrollton, TX. His generation includes twelve grand-children and nine great grand-children. He is loved bya host of relatives including sister’s in-law, brother’s in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins andfriends.


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