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We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 19 JANUARY 8 - JANUARY 14, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Deveron Gibbons NAACP Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Files To Run For In 2009: Local Organization Marks Mayor Of 75th Year In Operation St. Petersburg

Deveron Gibbons ST. PETERSBURG - Over experience and integrity to the past decade, St. Petersburg both bring us together and has re-established itself as an lead us forward,” said economic, health, cultural and Gibbons. neighborhood-friendly city, a “Today, with humility and real Florida success story. determination, I am filing Yet the road ahead is full papers to declare my intention Photograph courtesy of Kelley Collier of challenges for everyone; to run for mayor of St. challenges bred from a global Petersburg. In the coming The St. Petersburg branch of NAACP newly elected leaders at the Annual Emancipation Program recession that’s already testing weeks, I will begin revealing people’s confidence and the names of those who are ST. PETERSBURG - On States and celebrating the nation’s Tampa and newly elected leaders Political Action Committee chair, economic well-being. going to join me in this Feb. 12, the NAACP will mark its selection of an African-American were installed. This year marks Maria Scruggs-Weston; Health As a third generation St. journey to reclaim St. 100th anniversary! The NAACP to the country’s highest elected the local organization’s 75th year Committee chair, Ann Sherman- Petersburg native and busi- Petersburg’s future. As one headquarters, based in Baltimore, office. in operation. The new slate of White; Housing Committee nessman who is deeply city … moving forward.” Md., along with its 1,700 units The year for the St. officers and committee chairs are: chair, Askia Muhammad; involved in education and Gibbons, whose public nationwide, will host celebrations Petersburg Branch of NAACP first VP, Trenia Cox; second VP, Membership chair, Harry civic affairs, Deveron and private experience and observances throughout the began on Jan. 1, with the Annual Charles McKenzie; third VP, Harvey; ACTSo Committee Gibbons is concerned about includes hands-on experience year ending with its Annual Emancipation Program held at St. Terry Cox; secretary, Patty chair, Wanda Stuart; Media/ those challenges, and believe with the city, county, state, and Convention in 2010. For the first Mark Missionary Baptist Church. VanAlstine; treasurer, Delphinia Publicity chair, Tony Collins; they must be addressed in both corporations across America, time in its 100-year history, the Former NAACP president and Davis; assistant treasurer, Labor and Industry chair, Larry the public and private sectors is a third generation St. NAACP will host an inaugural State Rep. Darryl Rouson gave Delquanda Turner; education Newsome; Juvenile Justice chair, with fresh resolve and ball, celebrating 100 years of the keynote address. During committee chair, Sami Scott; Randy Lewis; and Religious renewed determination. “I GIBBONS civic engagement, honoring the the service, St. Petersburg Economic Development Affairs Committee chair, Pastor love this city, and have the continued on pg. 6 44th president of the United NAACP President-elect Ray Committee chair, Oretha Pope; Clarence Williams. Obama Rejects Blagojevich Appointee

BY SEAN YOES federal corruption charges state of Illinois will enter the SPECIAL TO THE NNPA against the governor tainted the 111th Congress short-handed. Opinion...... 2 FROM THE AFRO- nominee. We need leadership in AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS “Senate Democrats made it Washington.” clear weeks ago that they cannot Blagojevich has been under Community News...3, 4, 5, 6 WASHINGTON (NNPA) – accept an appointment made by a tremendous pressure to resign as In what has become a racially governor who is accused of governor since his arrest earlier Black History ...... 8 tinted controversy, President- selling this very Senate seat,” this month on charges linked to elect Barack Obama has rebuffed Obama said in a Dec. 30 his alleged attempts to “sell” Photograph courtesy of the man chosen statement. Obama’s Senate seat to “the TheHistoryMakers.com by Illinois’ scandal-scarred During a press conference highest bidder.” Entertainment ...... 8 Former Illinois Attorney governor to replace him as the the same day, Blagojevich had Senate Majority Leader General Roland Burris only African-American senator announced his choice, referring Harry Reid has warned State News ...... 9 in Congress. to Burris as a “wise and distin- Blagojevich that Senate siderations, including the pink While state lawmakers guished senior statesman” with Democrats will not seat anyone elephant in the room — race. National News...... 9 debated whether to begin the “unquestioned integrity.” the governor appoints. Congressional Black impeachment process for their Blagojevich added, “Please “It is truly regrettable that … Caucus member Rep. Bobby embattled governor, Rod don’t let the allegations against Gov. Blagojevich would take the Rush, D-Ill., warned Democrats Sports ...... 10 Blagojevich had tapped former me taint this good and honest imprudent step of appointing yesterday that blocking a Illinois Attorney General Roland man.” someone to the United States qualified African-American Burris to fill Obama’s vacated Standing at Blagojevich’s Senate who would serve under a candidate to fill the seat of Church News...... 11 Senate seat on Tuesday. side during the press conference, shadow and be plagued by the soon-to-be first black But the president-elect, while Burris said, “Faced with these questions of impropriety,” Reid commander-in-chief may not be lauding Burris as eminently challenges and challenged with said in a statement. Church Directory .....12, 13 qualified, sided with Senate these crises, it is incomprehensi- Still, other lawmakers felt Democratic leaders, who said ble that the people of the great there were more important con- BURRIS continued on pg. 9

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2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 The Weekly Challenger The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Ethel L. Johnson ...... Publisher/CEO L. Dianne Speights . . . General/Advertising Manager Shikara Edwards-Dodson ...... Editor We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. Lorrie Bellinger ...... Art Director • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation.

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BY U.S. REP. DONNA First, a portion of the $750 across the nation are in need of the shelves in every state just EDWARDS (D-MD.) billion rescue package approved repair and replacement; our waiting for the funding to begin NNPA GUEST COLUMNIST already by Congress in 2008 highway system needs updates work immediately, and workers should be used to help homeown- and maintenance; passenger and are waiting to get to work. And, The news is somber. One in ers modify their mortgages and freight rail lines require with states facing untold budget 10 homeowners have been late for stay in their homes – direct assis- upgrading to take advantage of shortfalls, federal help for these at least one mortgage payment tance to people and not just new technology and investing in projects and for financial assis- and an estimated two million financial institutions. mass transportation is good for tance for state governments foreclosures will occur by the end Stopping the wave of foreclo- the environment and it’s good cannot come soon enough. of 2009. sures across the country will business. Government buildings, Despite the challenges, it is Our economy has shed 1.9 begin the recovery process for the schools, universities, and time for bold thinking. We cannot The Weekly Challenger million jobs resulting in an unem- housing market and the overall hospitals should be renovated be fixed in the old political ployment rate of 6.7 percent, the economy. This is good medicine with advanced green building paradigm in which we talk big is distributed highest in 15 years. Individual for troubled homeowners but will techniques to reduce energy use and act small or not at all. These in the following cities: retirement funds have lost also stem depreciation of home and costs. initiatives will help provide billions, and the number of values, restore communities, and We must rebuild our nation’s millions of good-paying jobs in St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa persons qualifying for food get the credit markets functioning power grid to support the many the short-term and are critical to Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor again. different sources of energy for the our nation’s long-term economic stamps has increased to 30 Bradenton million people for the first time in Second, I commend future – wind, solar, water and prosperity by making us more the history of the program. President-elect Barack Obama biofuels. Broadband communica- competitive and placing us in a While the causes of this crisis and Congressional leaders for tions infrastructure should reach better position to address issues are numerous and the long-term their commitment to a robust every community, rural and urban such as healthcare, education, and The Weekly Challenger systemic reforms will be debated, economic stimulus plan with deep – rich and poor. energy independence. This is our the undeniable affect this crisis is investments in updating our Our water and sewer systems moment to turn crisis into oppor- Published weekly on Thursdays by having on real people, working nation’s infrastructure to meet the are antiquated and lack the tunity, to be a catalyst for the The Weekly Challenger people and those who want to challenges of a 21st Century sophistication and capacity to future, and to make a difference 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. work, is the real issue. As we global economy. And, while the support our growing population for our children and future gener- St. Petersburg, FL 33705 begin this new year, we must take list of needs is long, such an while keeping pollutants out of ations. Success will be written (727) 896-2922 immediate and decisive action on unprecedented stimulus will be a our drinking water and natural with shared sacrifice and a will- two key fronts. jumpstart in the current crisis and waterways. ingness to turn our dreams into LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES a vision for the future. Bridges Many projects are sitting on action. $60 for 1 year SINGLE COPY 50 cents What Do The New ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to Appointments Mean For Blacks? The Weekly Challenger 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 BY RON WALTERS is usually held down by the Office of Urban Policy went to a synergy with the Department of NNPA COLUMNIST secretary of state and/or the Hispanic, Adolfo Carrion Jr. Housing and Urban Affairs, NO PAPER? national security adviser to the This would seem to signal Labor and Education to make a If you have not received your paper I’m not sure we are president. that more than ever before the real difference in the lives of during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 covered by the current appoint- In most articles, some non- direction on policy formulation those who live in metro areas. ments. It depends on how DEADLINES traditional posts have been will be coming from the White This would appear to place All news items, advertising copy and related art President Barack Obama intends included in the list of black House, as also indicated by the great weight on Carrion, a Puerto submitted for publication on Thursday must be to govern. “Cabinet” appointments, such as role of Tom Daschle who will be Rican and the former Bronx at the office of The Weekly Challenger Since 1964 there have been Ron Kirk as U.S. trade represen- both secretary of Health and Borough president in New York, no later than 4 p.m. Monday 13 black cabinet appointments - tative and Lisa Jackson as director Human Services and chair of a who campaigned heavily for one third of them by Bill Clinton of the Environmental Protection White House Committee on Obama in largely Hispanics areas COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER and another third by George Bush Agency. Whether these Health Reform, and Lawrence across the country and has The views expressed by The Challenger - and the rest spread among the appointees have access to the Summers who will coordinate the managed to stay above the columnists/advice columnists do not other presidents. president and are treated as, in White House approach to political fray in his locality. He necessarily reflect the views of Most of these appointments effect, Cabinet appointments resolving the economic crisis. won election in a contest with The Weekly Challenger. By publishing were to Housing and Urban depend upon how the president Bill Clinton did not have another Puerto Rican, state such columns, The Challenger is not Development, two were to governs. However, it is certain African-Americans in major senator, Pedro Espanada Jr. and a advocating the following of any advice Transportation, two to Secretary that with respect to the size and policy positions in the White white female, councilwoman, of State and the rest to other budget of their office, they are not House, nor located in his inner June Eisland, in a borough that or suggestion expressed. agencies. comparable to a traditional circle. However, the presence of was at least 40 percent black. SUBMISSIONS POLICY Before the Obama adminis- Cabinet office, but EPA may Valarie Jarrett and Melody Barnes It should be said, then that Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may tration, the only cabinet offices come in for serious upgrading should be comforting in that blacks were the deciding vote in be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for blacks had not been appointed to because of Obama’s emphasis on respect, since Jarrett, in a recent his election and therefore, would considerations of liability. All submissions become were attorney general, treasury, the environment and his meeting with black journalists support his elevation this post. the sole property of The Weekly Challenger. defense, and interior and now economic plan that focuses on and in an interview with the Whether support for Carrion The Weekly Challenger reserves the right to run Eric Holder has been appointed to this sector of the economy for NNPA News Service was holds true for blacks nationally all or part of any submission at a later time. be the next attorney general. employment expansion. reported to give a resounding depends upon the enthusiasm and Some submissions may take precedence due to But in the last Democratic To this extent, Barack “no” to the question of whether excellence with which he deals administration - Bill Clinton - Obama’s cabinet has fewer blacks Obama would forget his obliga- with issues that empower them. A timeliness or newsworthiness. there were three black cabinet than Bill Clinton’s cabinet. In tion to black people, given their graduate from Hunter College Volume 41• Number 19 appointments in his first adminis- comparison, Hispanics have three strong support of his election. with a degree in Urban Planning Published Thursday, January 8, 2009 tration (Hazel O’Leary – Energy, traditional cabinet appointments So, despite the fact that there and a former employee with the 14 pages • 1 section Mike Espy – Agriculture, Ron (Bill Richardson – Commerce, are not as many blacks in tradi- City planning Department in one The Weekly Challenger Brown – Commerce) and three in Ken Salazar – Interior, and Hilda tional Cabinet posts as in the last of the largest cities in the nation, © his second administration (Alexis Solis – Labor). Asians have two Democratic administration, it he could be a credible appointee All rights reserved. No portions of this periodical Herman – Labor, Rodney Slater – of the traditional Cabinet appoint- looks as if the essential direction to this position. But whether he may be reproduced without expressed consent. Transportation, and Togo West – ments (Steven Chu – Energy, and on policy will come from within grasps the history of the failures Veterans Affairs). Eric Shinseki – Veterans). the White House, from those who of urban policy in the past two What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? With the Cabinet picks of Where Obama may have could be trusted to do the right decades and crafts new approach- Please feel free to let us know. Obama now finished, Eric Holder attempted to make up for the lack thing. es that stimulate economic devel- is the only bonafide Cabinet of blacks in his cabinet is in the In this respect, the role of opment of poor neighborhoods, Call (727) 896-2922 or Email selection, and Susan Rice’s White House, naming Valarie Adolfo Carrion Jr. should be provides upward employment [email protected] appointment of ambassador to the Jarrett as senior adviser to the watched, not only because the mobility for working class blacks, or Write to: United Nations does not place her president and Melody Barnes as White House office on Urban and promotes fair access to jobs 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., in the center of the administra- chair of the Domestic Policy Policy is a new entity, but for and business financing, remains Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 tions foreign policy apparatus that Council. It is interesting that the whether it achieves the necessary to be seen.

THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 3 COMMUNITY NEWS SCLC, MLK Holiday And Legacy A City Councilman Association Inc.’s 24th Annual Shares His Appreciation

Awards Banquet Honors BY KHANA RILEY SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER

Goliath Davis, Lewis Williams ST. PETERSBURG - On Jan. 3, to start the New Year on And Jomama Johnson the right foot, Councilman of District 7, Wengay “Newt” Newton, hosted a barbeque at the City of St. Petersburg’s Dell Holmes Park to show his appreciation to the dedicated members of the community whose continued support con- tributed to a successful year. Photograph courtesy of Khana Riley When talking to Councilman Newton, it was clear how much Wengay “Newt” Newton chats with guests he appreciated the countless Dep. Mayor Goliath Davis II Lewis Williams Jomama Johnson hours and effort expended while a good thing. We are able to talk these. “He has made himself campaigning and he felt it about some issues and allow for available,” says Theresa ST. PETERSBURG - The years of service and dedication Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th necessary to give back to the him to see where we are at and Lassiter. She further comments, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday to their community in fighting Ave. S. in St. Petersburg or you community that received him so also where we can go, especial- “We are able to inform him and Legacy Association Inc. to “Keep the Dream and can make reservation by going well. Not only did Wengay feel ly now that the new year is about what’s going on in the and the Southern Christian Legacy” of Dr. Martin Luther online to www.mlknationalpa- compelled to give back, but he here.” community. You know, he did Leadership Conference will King Jr. alive, says Sevell C. rade.org. Go to Events and thought this barbeque, was a One woman in particular so much for this community. He host its 24th Annual Martin click on Banquet RSVP to way to, “to stay in touch with had much to say when asked took a stand opposing spending Luther King Jr. Drum Major for complete your reservation for the people.” how important are events like $108,000 on a dark park. He Justice Awards Banquet on the banquet. Tickets must be As this year marked the knows what’s important. He has Saturday, Jan. 17, at the secured by Monday, Jan. 12. Second Appreciation Barbeque, a heart for the children and he downtown St. Petersburg Dr. Clarice Pennington, Newton has decided to make knows what it means to go back Hilton Bayfront, 333 First St. S. retired principal and chairper- this an annual event. His wife, to the basics.” This year the honorees who son of the Honoree’s Melissa Newton, goes on to say Potential City Council will receive the prestigious Committee, was adamant that his campaign, “had a lot of candidate Steve Kornell Martin Luther King Jr. Drum about the public knowing that people that walked, cam- expresses his appreciation for Major for Justice Awards are: “these honorees are the indi- paigned, made phone calls and Wengay saying, “I really appre- Lewis Williams, retired viduals who have worked for donated money. They did it all. ciate him saying thanks. It’s nice Sen. Cleo Fields Associate Superintendent of decades to make our communi- Some were God send and really to have someone who under- the Pinellas County School Photographs courtesy of SCLC ties more progressive and put forth a great effort.” stands what families are going Board, Deputy Mayor Dr. conducive for living by As friends and supporters through in our neighborhoods.” Goliath Davis II, of the City of Brown, III. securing unprecedented were in the crowd, including With the dawning of the St. Petersburg, and Ron The keynote speaker is upward mobility for African- police officers, CEOs, new year, Newton threw one of “Jomama Johnson” Sheppard, Sen. Cleo Fields of Baton Americans in the professional educators, union workers and hopefully many more apprecia- Program Director for WBTP Rouge, La. Fields has had a work place.” many others, some decided to tion events, where he hopes to 95.7 FM THE BEAT radio distinguished career in advo- For information call 727- share their appreciation for continue to connect with his station. “The prestigious award cating for the causes once 327-6555 or visit online Wengay. Dr. William Barnes, a Photograph courtesy of Khana Riley community and say thank you is only given to those who have championed by Dr. King. [email protected]. proud supporter of Newton, for all the hard work that made a direct impact through Tickets are available at the comments, “Events like this are Melissa Newton they’ve invested on his behalf.

4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 COMMUNITY NEWS Top Ladies Of Distinction Inc. Pinellas County Urban League’s Career Connection Center ‘Walking The Walk’ In Service Career To Senior Citizens Corner BY KATRISA B. WINSTON Career Seekers – Time To Point Out Your Strengths!

When a job seeker actively competes for a either knew about a company that was hiring highly prized career opportunity, no one or may have known about an associate who knows the strengths of an applicant at a first was looking for a candidate that possess profi- glance. It is up to the job seeker to present a ciency in a specific skilled set. This is the positive, confident, and well-rounded person- beginning of a new year. It is a time of transi- ality. tion. If you are looking for a job or a better Photograph courtesy of Naomi Nesbitt The question then becomes, why sharpen career, stop doing things the same way you my skills in this regard? The truth being said, always did. Create new avenues and seek Top Teens of America show that they are “walking the walk” you have a choice in this matter. Either you opportunities that you would not ordinarily can continue doing the same thing the same aspire, do not be afraid to ask for help. ST. PETERSBURG - “Tops Robinson-Ayers; Nell Stokes; The evening culminated with a old way thereby never reaching any signifi- Hot Jobs in Service” is a commendable and Naomi Williams. festive Christmas dinner and cant achievements. Or you can become more Census Bureau (Employment standing! Who better than the Representing Top Teens of warm fellowship. Wesley and daring and bold in your ‘self’ presentation. It Opportunities apply at Pinellas County Urban St. Petersburg chapter of Top America were: Chauntea Jacqueline Shields, director of is really up to each individual to make needed League’s Career Connection Center - Weekly Ladies of Distinction Inc. to Kirnes; DeAsia Robinson; Grandparents’ Support Group, changes in this ever-growing sea of economic - Wednesday at 10 a.m. must arrive no later receive such notoriety? The Shakura Dedmon; and Christian each expressed gratitude to the distress. So, what can you do to make sure you than 9:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 7, 2009 - Bring organization leads the pack in Hawthorne. grandparents for their uncondi- have every advantage in a competitive job two (2) forms of ID, state drivers license, serving youth and adults; and Also in the spirit of tional love and self-denying market? social security card and/or state-issued ID the local chapter takes pride in Christmas, on Wednesday commitment in raising their First, keep an up-to-date resume Recreation, Parks and Arts (Parks) Tree not only “talking the talk,” but evening, Dec. 17, TLOD paid grandchildren. available. Maintaining an up-to-date resume Trimmer - Largo in “walking the walk!” homage to Grandparents TLOD is a national humani- demonstrates your personal savvy when iden- Environmental Services - Utility In the spirit of Christmas Raising Grandchildren by tarian and service organization tifying employment opportunities. It is also Supervisor - Largo and as part of its Senior Citizens attending the group’s holiday committed to serving youth and wise to tweak your resume from time to time Wastewater Manager - Largo Program Thrust, the St. party and providing funds for adults. TLOD and Top Teens to emphasize any newly acquired skills that Corrections - Assistant Shift Supervisor - Petersburg chapter of TLOD individual gift cards. The party coexist in carrying out the five adds credibility to your abilities to perform. Largo and Gandy - Correction or Criminal indeed “walked the walk” by was held at the James B. purposes of the organization: Whether responding to a job posting or an Justice enriching the lives of seniors Sanderlin Center with approxi- fostering the development of unsolicited career opportunity makes sure that Case Manager/ Assistant - Gandy and with holiday cheer on two mately 75 in attendance, youth; enhancing the status of your skills match the job description. Largo separate occasions. Saturday, including grandmothers and women; enriching the lives of Secondly, be prepared for every employ- Office Manager - Gandy and Largo Dec. 20, TLOD prodigies, Top their grandchildren. The senior citizens; protecting and ment opportunity. How? By keeping abreast Retail Store Manager - Gandy Teens of America, visited the program began with a beautifying communities; and of the latest news related to economic growth Truck Drive - Gandy and Largo Baypointe Nursing Pavilion in “Heaven’s Gift” poetry tribute partnering with likeminded and business expansions. When you hear House Keeper south St. Petersburg to present a to the grandparents and organizations for the betterment about a potential job opening, make it your The Pinellas County Urban League’s Christmas program. The group included speakers, games, door of society. aim to make your interest known to the owner, Career Connection Center offers free GED arrived at the center with deco- prizes and warm fellowship. recruiter, or human resource managers. Make Preparation courses, free job placement assis- rative poinsettias and gifts for every effort to state your capableness and tance, resume building, and other job-related the residents. As residents describe your ability to make a seamless tran- services. We have two locations: Contact assembled in the Recreation sition into the company. Employment Placement Specialists: Frank Room, the Ladies and Teens Thirdly, stay active while looking for a Acevedo, (727) 327-2081 ext. 113, 333 31st lifted their voices and began job. You can volunteer for a reputable St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713; or Aja singing Christmas carols. The nonprofit organization. Helping others has Bateman, (727) 442-9516, 1402 N. MLK Jr. residents were so inspired that placed many unemployed job seekers in front Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755. Most jobs listed one by one, they began singing of a vast number of corporate manager that require background check and drug screening. along with spirited jubilation and merriment. Happy faces lit up with big smiles as the Ladies and Teens presented the residents with decorated gift bags containing clothing and Classified Ads Work!! toiletries. It was a gratifying experience for the residents and the chapter. Top Ladies in atten- RESERVE SPACE FOR YOUR AD! dance were: Lady Delores Photograph courtesy of Naomi Nesbitt Wesley, chapter president; Annette Faison; Naomi Nesbitt; Residents at Baypointe Nursing Pavilion enjoy music and Call (727) 896-2922 Alma Singletary; Selma gifts presented by Top Ladies and their Teen prodigy

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Why Pay When You Can Thursday, Jan. 8 - Side Door Jazz: Guisando Caliente Latin Get Your Taxes Done For Free? Jazz Quintet, The Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Al Downing Tampa More than half of all taxpayers pay a tax preparer to file Tax Assistance site near you can help. When you go to a VITA their tax return, according to the Center on Budget and Policy site, take these items with you: Bay. www.mypalladium.org or 727-822-3590. Priorities. If you earn under $42,000, you don’t need to pay to Valid picture ID have quality tax preparation done for you. You can get free tax Copy of 2007 tax return (if you have it) Saturday, Jan. 10 - Voluneteer Orientation, Boyd Hill Nature filing help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. 9 a.m. Boyd Hill Nature program at convenient locations throughout Pinellas County. Identification Numbers for you, your spouse and any children Preserve needs volunteers to help with tours, gardens, VITA tax preparers are IRS-certified and can provide fast elec- born before Dec. 31, 2008. It is best to bring the Social Security nuisance exotics and much more. No commitments required, tronic tax filing. Bank representatives will be available at all cards or ITIN letters to ensure information is copied correctly just learn about us and then you decide. This is a wonderful Pinellas VITA sites to open accounts so you can use the conven- onto the tax return. way to meet new people and work with like-minded individu- ience of direct deposit. Financial education/asset-building rep- Income documentation including: als. Lunch provided, sign up by Jan. 8 to be included in lunch. resentatives will be on hand to advise you on the best ways to - W-2 Forms from all jobs worked in 2008 www.stpete/boyd or 727-893-7326. help you increase your spending power. - All 1099 Forms showing other income received in 2008 The first step in increasing your income is to save your - A blank check for direct deposit of your refund. If you Saturday, Jan. 10 - Drawing Nature Workshop, Boyd Hill money rather than pay for tax preparation: don’t have a checking account, bring your bank account name, Commercial tax preparers charge an average of $100 to number and the nine-digit American Bankers Association Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. 1 p.m. Artist $150 to prepare a return claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, routing number. Contact your bank if you need assistance iden- Doug Land offers this class on learning to draw and sketch a federal tax benefit for working people. 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The high Lisa Wilson, president of Zeta Aaliyah Dudley, Georecia school girls kept the name of the Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Zeta Dudley, B’Lon Edwards, Arlacia Archonette Club. The younger Gamma Zeta Chapter. Merus, Monee’ Pitts, and girls became the Amicette Club The young ladies were given Danielle Russell. ages nine through 13. The a charge as they recited their The Zeta Youth Auxiliaries Pearlette Club was organized as a national pledge of the Zeta Youth are under the guidance and lead- pilot club for one year. During Auxiliary. The purpose of Zeta ership of the members of Zeta the sorority’s 74th national con- Youth Auxiliaries is to widen Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Zeta ference, the Pearlette Club was horizons and strengthen its bond Gamma Zeta chapter - Charese adopted by the national body. of relationships through an Mack McNair, youth advisor; The age range for the Pearlette FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT organization of girls ages four to Alma Bell and Jaqlin Williams, Club is four through eight. This 18, provide educational, cultural, Pearlette sponsors; Brandie would close the gap between the NAME: Franklin Delenzo “Spider” Cameron and social activities, develop a Macon and Daphne Miller, Pearlette and Amicette Clubs. 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8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 BLACK HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Esther Phillips

year. Phillips left Otis and the at Freddie Jett’s Pied Piper club Savoy label at the end of 1950 and produced the album “Burnin’,” signed with Federal Records. which was acclaimed as one of the But just as quickly as the hits best, most cohesive works of had started, they stopped. Phillips’ career. Although she cut more than 30 One of her greatest post-1950s sides for Federal, only one, “Ring- vocal triumphs was in 1972 with Freddie Hubbard - a-Ding-Doo,” charted; the song the song penned by Gil Scott- made it to No. 8 in 1952. Not Heron, “Home Is Where the ‘One Night With Blue Note’ working with Otis was part of her Hatred Is” — a haunting account Esther Phillips, born Esther problem; the other part was drugs. of drug use. “From a Whisper to a Ironically, during the opinion of his playing was that he musician, Hubbbard was revered Mae Jones on Dec. 23, 1935 in By the middle of the decade Scream” garnered a Grammy Galveston, Texas was an holidays I was playing a music was trying to imitate trumpeters among his peers for a fiery, Phillips was chronically addicted nomination in 1972. When Phillips jazz DVD I purchased a couple Lee Morgan and Donald Byrd. blazing style that allowed him to American singer, who is known as to drugs. lost to the “Queen of Soul” Aretha one of the great female R&B of years ago that had many per- Morgan and Byrd were my hit notes higher and faster than In 1954, she returned to Franklin, the soul diva presented formers playing. However, I trumpet jazz icons at the time, just about anyone else with a vocalists. She also performed pop, Houston to live with her father to the trophy to Phillips, saying she country, jazz and soul music. focused on trumpet player and “how dare anyone try to play horn. But, as the years edged up recuperate. Short on money, Little should have won it instead. Freddie Hubbard. On Dec. 29, like them.” Wanting to know on him, he slowed down that When Phillips was an adoles- Esther worked in small nightclubs In 1975, she scored her cent, her parents divorced, and she the jazz world learned of more about Hubbard, I checked style and changed over to a softer around the South, punctuated by biggest hit single since “Release Hubbard’s death due to a heart and learned that he came from a melodic style and played flugel- was forced to divide her time periodic hospital stays in Me” with a disco-style update of between her father in Houston and attack. I received several emails solid background of music. He horn. Lexington, Ky., stemming from her Dinah Washington’s “What a and telephone calls from jazz grew up in a city known for its In 2006, Hubbard was named her mother in the Watts area of Los addiction. In 1962, Kenny Rogers Diff’rence a Day Makes.” It Angeles. Because she was brought fans and friends from across the jazz musicians, Indianapolis, Ind. a National Endowment for the rediscovered her while singing at a reached a high of a Top 20 chart country asking if I had heard the One of the first instruments that Arts Jazz Master, the nation’s up singing in church, she was Houston club and got her signed to appearance in the U.S., and Top 10 hesitant to enter a talent contest at a bad news. It was hard to believe he played was the mellophone; highest jazz honor. If you decide his brother’s Lenox label. on the UK Singles Chart. On Nov. that for several days I had played then, the trumpet and French to pick up any of his recordings, local blues club, but her sister Phillips launch a comeback in 8, 1975 she performed the song on insisted and Esther complied. A over and over the jazz DVD horn. Hubbard relocated to New check out some early recordings 1962. Now called Esther Phillips an episode of “NBC’s Saturday called “One Night With Blue York City in the late 1950s, and such as “Open Sesame” and remarkably mature singer at age instead of Little Esther, she Night” hosted by Candice Bergen. 14, she won the amateur talent Note” which was the historic all- that is when I first heard about “Goin’ Up” on Blue Note. He recorded a country tune, “Release The accompanying album of the star reunion 1985 concert where him. One of the first major jazz can also be heard on Herbie contest in 1949 at the Barrelhouse Me,” which went to No. 1 on R&B same name became her biggest Club owned by Johnny Otis. Otis about 30 jazz greats gathered at musicians that Hubbard met Hancock’s “Maiden Voyare,” and No. 8 on the pop listings. Her seller yet. Carnegie Hall to celebrate the upon his arrival in the Big Apple John Coltrane’s “Ascension,” was so impressed that he recorded cover of the Beatles song “And I She continued to record and her for Modern Records and added revival of the legendary Blue was John Coltrane at Count Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Love Him” (naturally, with the perform throughout the 1970s and Note label. Over and over I Basie’s Club jam session in Evil” and one of his own classic her to his traveling revue, the gender changed) nearly made the early 1980s. In 1983 she charted California Rhythm and Blues played the cut “Cantaloupe Harlem. They worked several albums “Ready for Freddie.” R&B Top 10 in 1965 and the for the final time with “Turn Me Island” with none other than “the jobs together, and it wasn’t long One of his most famous albums Caravan, billed as “Little Esther Beatles flew her to the U.K. for her Out,” which only made it to No. Phillips” (she reportedly took the Freddie Hubbard” on trumpet, before he had hooked up with which I think I’ll look for in my first overseas performances. 83. Joe Henderson, tenor sax, Herbie such jazz legends as Thelonious home collection is “Red Clay.” surname from a gas station sign). She had other hits in the 1960s Ill health undermined this Her first hit record was Hancock, piano, Ron Carter, Monk, Miles Davis and Also, another great album to look on the label, but no more chart artist’s undoubted potential. bass, and Tony Williams, drums. Cannonball Adderley. for is the V.S.O.P. group which “Double Crossin’Blues,” recorded toppers, and she also waged Phillips’ long-term heroin depend- in 1950 for Savoy Records. After On the DVD, Hubbard Hubbard did some early included the members of Miles another battle with heroin. With ency, combined with heavy performs other tunes such as recordings for the Blue Note Davis’ legendary 1960s quintet – several hit records with Savoy, her addiction worsening, Phillips drinking, led to her death from including her duet with Mel “Recorda – Me,” and “Moanin.” label, and joined Art Blakey’s Hancock, Shorter, Ron Carter checked into a rehab facility. While liver and kidney failure in Carson, But it was Hubbard’s playing on Jazz Messengers in the early and Tony Williams. This album Walker on “Mistrustin’ Blues,” undergoing treatment she cut some Calif. On Aug. 7, 1984, at the age which went to number one that “Cantaloupe Island” that was 1960s. Later on, he played in is truly a masterpiece. sides for Roulette in 1969. On her of 48. The bandleader who had blowing my mind. In fact, one groups with Quincy Jones, Hubbard’s friends and family year, as did “Cupid Boogie.” release she moved back to Los started her out back in 1949, the Few female artists, R&B or afternoon I called my neighbor George Duke and many others. are planning a memorial tribute Angeles and re-signed with the Rev. Johnny Otis, conducted her over to listen and watch His recordings included the for next month in New York. It’s otherwise, had never enjoyed such Atlantic label. A late 1969 live gig funeral services. incredible success in their debut Hubbard’s particular perform- styles of bebop, fusion, free jazz no doubt that Freddie Hubbard ance on that cut. Fortunately, this and jazz-rock. Hubbard had a will be missed not only by concert was recorded long before hard style of playing, and I think family, but by thousands of the lengthy setback of health that’s what won me over. His dedicated jazz fans like you and problems and a serious lip injury attack of a tune was monstrous me. In his honor, let us continue in 1992 when Hubbard ruptured with a sound and phrasing that to support live jazz. his upper lip and subsequently delighted jazz ears. Pop trumpet Remember to “Keep Jazz developed an infection. On this player Chris Botti commented, Alive” by “Supporting Live night Hubbard’s playing was at “Hubbard’s prowess on the Jazz!” his supreme bebop best. instrument left him in a league of Jazz fans – do you have any We jazz fans are always his own, like a Michael Jordan or feedback? I would like to hear from talking about how the jazz icons Tiger Woods in sports.” In fact, YOU! You may visit my Web site are slowly but surely leaving us, Botti also claimed that he thought at: rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email and how important it is that the Hubbard was the greatest me at [email protected]. You young people carried the torch trumpet player ever. That, dear may also mail your letters to Rick “Keeping Jazz Alive.” In fact, I readers, is a very heavy statement Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly can remember when Hubbard of one’s ability. Nevertheless, it Challenger, 2500 ML King St. S., first came on the scene. My first was well-known that as a young St. Petersburg, FL 33705.

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He was nominated as a Committee is drawing fire for dis- argued that whites who were friend and I think that (committee) an appellate court position just candidate, but Crist passed him tributing a CD to members that voting for Obama were doing so members have the good humor last month, was named to fill over to fill a vacancy created features a song called, “Barack the out of guilt because of the and good sense to recognize that the vacancy created by the earlier this year by the resigna- Magic Negro.” The story broke country’s history of racism. his songs for the Rush Limbaugh retirement of Justice Harry Lee tion of the Supreme Court’s Dec. 26 on the Web site of The Hill Other songs on the track are show are light-hearted political Anstead. It was Crist’s third only Hispanic justice, Raoul newspaper, a publication that covers titled, “We Hate the USA,” “The parodies,” Saltsman told The Hill. appointment to the state’s high Cantero. the U.S. Congress and the neighbor- Star Spanglish Banner” and Mike Duncan, the current court since late August. The governor instead hood around the U.S. Capitol. “Down on the Farm with Al chairman of the party who is Labarga has been a circuit appointed Justice Charles Chip Saltsman, a former Gore.” running for re-election, said the judge since 1996 and was a Canady, a former Republican chairman of the Tennessee Saltsman’s actions were met controversy sends the wrong Judge Jorge Labarga public defender and prosecutor congressman and state Republican Party and campaign with criticism from fellow message at the wrong time. In the before that in a legal career that lawmaker to the at-large seat. manager of former Arkansas Gov. Republicans. Former Maryland Nov. 4 General Election, has spanned 28 years. During The Republican governor Navy’s general counsel, who Mike Huckabee’s run for the pres- Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, who is Republicans lost the White House that time, Labarga has demon- then named Labarga, the only worked for former Republican idency, sent committee members a competing with Saltsman to lead and numerous seats in the House strated ``understanding and Hispanic among the five candi- Gov. Jeb Bush and for U.S. 41-track CD by Paul Shanklin, a the GOP, said that his competi- and the Senate. compassion for those involved dates put forward by Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., conservative comedian, as a part tor’s actions were “misguided.” “The 2008 election was a in the court system,’’Crist said. the Judicial Nominating when Martinez headed the of his Christmas message. “I think distributing the CD wake-up call for Republicans to Labarga, who was among Commission, to an appellate Department of Housing and “I look forward to working was a stupid move,” Steele said. reach out and bring more people the nominees in one of Crist’s court in December. Crist Urban Development; 5th together in the New Year,” “Our actions and our words are into our party,” Duncan told the two earlier selections, earned claimed that eliminated him District Court of Appeal Judge Shanklin wrote as reported by The oftentimes used to define who we Associated Press. “I am shocked his undergraduate and law from contention as Anstead’s C. Alan Lawson of Daytona Hill. “Please enjoy the enclosed are as Republicans.” and appalled that anyone would degrees from the University of replacement, also an at-large Beach; and circuit judges CD by my friend Paul Shanklin of Former Ohio Secretary of think that this is appropriate, as it Florida. He said he was seat. Kevin Emas of Miami, the ‘Rush Limbaugh Show.’” State Ken Blackwell, an African- clearly does not move us in the grateful for the opportunity. Crist then asked the Waddell Wallace III of The song is modeled after the American like Steele, defended right direction.” ``It is a great honor to serve Supreme Court Judicial Jacksonville and Gill Freeman the people of Florida in a Nominating Commission to of Miami, the lone woman. position that will have lasting send him more names, noting it Crist last year also impact on our judicial system can offer up to six, to make the appointed Justice Ricky T. D. Jakes And Morris and on society,’’ he said. list more diverse. The panel Polston, a former appellate Labarga played a role then added Frank Jimenez, a judge, to a north Florida seat. Chestnut Film Shows A New during Florida’s historic 2000 politically connected Cuban- The upcoming retirement presidential recount, ruling American lawyer from Miami. of Justice Charles Wells in Side Of Black Men Palm Beach County elections Some lawyers, including March will give Crist an officials could not necessarily dissenting members of the unprecedented opportunity to BY KENYAVAUGHN (Chestnut and Henson). learned so much from him.” disregard irregular chads that commission, complained Crist appoint a majority of the SPECIAL TO THE NNPA “Not Easily Broken” is Jakes’ But in order to effectively had not been fully punched out had politicized the nominating seven-member Supreme Court FROM THE ST. LOUIS follow-up to his big screen pro- perform his leading man duties for on ballot cards. process. The governor then put in his first term. The court AMERICAN duction debut of “Woman Thou “Not Easily Broken,” Chestnut The U.S. Supreme Court Labarga back in the mix. currently has one black and Art Loosed” in 2004 and is also said that he had to learn to tackle cut off the recount before it The other nominees two females justices. (NNPA) - “Chick flicks” of all based on Jakes’ best-selling book the character from the inside out. could be completed, handing included Jimenez, currently the ethnic persuasions have graced of the same name. “Most of the roles I’ve done big and small screens for decades. His latest film revolves have been strong male figures that Lifetime Movie Network has around two people failing to didn’t deal with vulnerability,” even created a cable television coexist as they run in opposite Chestnut said. “It causes me to Disney Opening niche by chronicling the directions from the middle ground look at my own situation.” emotional rollercoasters of of their marriage. Clarice is “We are told that men have a women of all walks of life. chasing her career goals while difficulty expressing our emotions American Idol Experience But T.D. Jakes, best-selling simultaneously neglecting her and our feelings,” said Jakes. “We author and megapastor of the home life. Dave is pouring do have a difficulty because we LAKE BUENA VISTA who make the cut must then that competition gets a guaran- Potter’s House ministries, has himself into extracurricular activi- have been trained not to show our (AP) - An attraction inspired audition for a Disney producer. teed reservation, with no decided to tap into the male ties with a little league baseball emotions. You are telling a three by the “American Idol” TV Those selected by producers waiting in long lines, for a species’ pool of feelings for “Not team as an attempt to experience year old not to show his emotions show officially opens at will perform in front of an future regional audition for the Easily Broken,” directed by Bill fatherhood vicariously through and to ‘man up.’” Disney’s Hollywood Studios onstage panel of judges and an real “American Idol” TV show. Duke, which hits theatres nation- the boys he coaches. Through “Not Easily Feb. 14. audience of park guests who Details - including age wide Friday, Jan. 9. A traumatic incident strips Broken,” Jakes and Chestnut hope Walt Disney World guests vote on each show’s winners. restrictions and other eligibili- “So many women today do away their external scapegoats, to create a new film style that will can register to audition in front Performing guests with the ty requirements - at not know how many men feel forcing them to confront the issues allow for a reversal of the genera- of a Disney casting director for highest votes compete in an http://www.disneyworld.com/i about relationships because so that have ripped their marriage to tions of unhealthy emotional a chance to take part in the end-of-day grand finale show dol. many stories are written from the shreds. guidance that that has been theme park show. Contestants at the attraction. The winner of female perspective,” Jakes said. “You need something outside imposed on boys, black boys in “If we don’t like the images, of a man and a woman to hold a particular. As Jakes said, he wants we have to tell our own story. And relationship together,” Jakes said. to open a “floodgate of buddy this is an opportunity to give a “It is our faith element. The movie flicks that are not dependent on 1.3M Powerball Tickets balanced description.” gives an opportunity to see the violence.” The film is based on Jakes’ practicality of faith and see how it “Images are extremely novel of the same name and stars plays out in the drama of life.” powerful,” Chestnut said. “This is Sold On First Day In Florida Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson Jakes allowed Chestnut to a great opportunity for art to alongside St. Louis natives Niecy produce the film along with him reinforce life.” TALLAHASSEE (AP) - By the end of the day odds are 1 in 195 million. Nash and Jennifer Lewis. and Chestnut is grateful for the “Not Easily Broken” opens in Lottery officials say almost Sunday, retailers had sold 1.3 Winning jackpots have Director Bill Duke attempts to chance to do so. theatres nationwide on Friday, half a million Powerball million of the $1 tickets in the averaged $38 million. In 2006, capture the emotions of the black “Bishop Jakes has allowed Jan. 9. The film is rated PG-13 tickets were sold the first day Sunshine State. Another a winner claimed a record man by showcasing the marital me to wear more than just an with a running time of 99 minutes. they went on sale in Florida. 200,000 tickets were sold in $365 million. Officials expect struggles of Dave and Clarice actors hat,” Chestnut said. “I Florida is the 30th state, advance. The next drawing for Florida’s participation will along with the District of the multi-state lottery is make the jackpots even bigger. BURRIS Illinois Attorney General from Illinois. Columbia and the U.S Virgin Wednesday for an estimated 1991 to 1995, is a graduate of In 1995, Burris ran unsuc- Islands, to offer the game. jackpot of $105 million. The continued from front page Howard University School of cessfully for mayor of Chicago, wise. Law in Washington, D.C. losing to incumbent Richard “I will ask you to not hang He was born and raised in the Daley, and in 1998 and 2002 he and lynch the appointee as you small Southern Illinois made unsuccessful bids for the Charity Sends try to castigate the appointer,” community of Centralia and Democratic nomination for Rush told Democratic leaders received his B.A. in political governor of Illinois. during the Chicago news confer- science from Southern Illinois Burris is currently Mysterious Shoes To Haiti ence with Blagojevich and University Carbondale. He rose manager/CEO of Burris & Lebed Burris. “Let me just remind you from tax accountant of the Consulting LLC, a public relations MIAMI (AP) - A charity tribute the shoes to people in before 8 a.m. Friday on the that there presently is no African- Continental Illinois National and political strategies firm; he group has stepped forward to Haiti, according to a news busy roadway. Traffic was American in the U.S. Senate. I Bank to become the bank’s vice also serves as counsel to Gonzalez, take thousands of shoes that release. disrupted for hours. don’t think that anyone — any president. And in 1973, he Saggio and Harlan, an influential were mysteriously dumped on The Florida Highway A private contractor was U.S. senator who’s sitting in the became director of the Illinois Chicago-based law firm. the Palmetto Expressway. Patrol said thousands of work hired to pick up the sea of soles Senate right now — wants to go Department of General Services. Burris is married to Berlean Soles4Souls, a Nashville- boots, bath slippers, tennis and deposit them in an empty on record to deny one African- In 1978, Burris was elected Burris, Ph.D. They have a son based charity, is sending repre- sneakers, beach sandals, even field. The investigation into American for being seated in the comptroller, becoming the first and a daughter. sentatives to Miami to collect pairs of inline skates, inexpli- who discarded the shoes U.S. Senate.” African-American elected to Zenitha Prince contributed to the shoes. The group will dis- cably materialized shortly continues. Burris, 71, who served as statewide constitutional office in this story. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 CHALLENGER SPORTS Titans Hungry For 5 Takeaways Help Deep Run After First-Round Loss Ravens Beat

their sixth appearance this knows what to do with the quarterback in history to win at Dolphins 27-9 season. football. If for some reason it's least one postseason game with Young did his part in helping not there, he's not going to take three teams. He led the Carolina Terrell Suggs recovered a fumble the rebuilding Titans get within any chances. He's just going to Panthers to the NFC champi- by Patrick Cobbs early in the one loss of a playoff berth as a throw the ball away and give us a onship game and the 2000 New second half at the Miami 19, and rookie in 2006. He started as they chance to fight again.” York Giants to a Super Bowl four plays later Le'Ron McClain went 10-6 in 2007 and earned the When defenses tried to stack appearance. scored on an 8-yard run for a 20-3 AFC's sixth playoff seed by the line of scrimmage to stop “There's something to be said lead. winning their final game. But the Johnson and LenDale White, for that as a player,” Houston Pennington, playing his first Titans lost that first-round game Collins showed off his still strong Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Kerry Collins game since being chosen the NFL 17-6 in San Diego when the arm by connecting with 10 of playing in a Super Bowl. Comeback Player of the Year, Ed Reed BY TERESA M. WALKER offense couldn't find the end different Titans on plays of 15 “So, nothing rattles him. He's went 25-for-38 for 252 yards. zone. yards or longer. Justin Gage surrounded by a football team BY STEVEN WINE Baltimore allowed just 52 yards NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Fixing that scoring problem became his favorite target, and that can help him a lot from a rushing, and the Dolphins were The Tennessee Titans had the was a top priority in the Collins rallied them to road wins defensive standpoint, a running MIAMI (AP) - Chad limited to 7 yards on two plays pieces in place to be among the offseason. at Baltimore, Chicago and game that can help him a lot. He's Pennington waited in front of his from the Wildcat, the innovative NFL's best a year ago when they Coach Jeff Fisher fired Jacksonville and from home being coached extremely well. end zone, the last line of defense formation that helped jump-start squeaked into the playoffs only to offensive coordinator Norm deficits to Indianapolis and So, all of those things add up to a for the Miami Dolphins. A their revival. lose in the first round. Chow and brought back Mike Pittsburgh. veteran being successful, and he's blocker buried him just like the Field position hurt the Turns out their biggest help Heimerdinger, who was so key in Mawae said Collins isn't a taking advantage of it.” Baltimore Ravens treated Dolphins, who started consecu- sat on their bench. deep playoff runs in 2002 and big talker and just plays hard, Collins, who turned 36 on Pennington and the Dolphins all tive possessions at their 20, 6, 20, With Kerry Collins calmly 2003. They signed veteran tight which teammates respect. Tuesday, understands how day. 20, 20 and 2. But the biggest replacing the injured Vince end Alge Crumpler and used the “When he does say special this is for a quarterback The block allowed Ed Reed to problem was Baltimore's ball- Young after the opener, the Titans No. 24 pick overall in the draft on something, people listen because with his fifth team. complete a 64-yard interception hawking defense, which led the ran up the NFL's best record at speedy running back Chris he is a guy of few words. When “The chances that I'm going return for a touchdown, and the NFL during the regular season 13-3 to grab the AFC's No. 1 seed Johnson. he does have something to say, to get another opportunity like Ravens came up with four other with 26 interceptions, including a and home-field advantage. That But Young sprained his left his actions have spoken for him. this are probably pretty small. I takeaways Sunday to win 27-9, league-high nine by Reed. includes a bye this weekend knee in the season opener against Guys are willing to follow him,” realize that. I'm going to take full spoiling the Dolphins' first playoff He made an over-the- before their divisional playoff Jacksonville, and Fisher turned to Mawae said. advantage of it. I'm going to game in seven seasons. shoulder catch of Pennington's game Jan. 10. Collins. The veteran guided the The Titans scored 13 more prepare well, try and get better Baltimore stuffed Miami's deep throw after intended receiver “A veteran quarterback that's Titans to the winning touchdown TDs than last season with White this week and whoever we play ground attack, had no problems Ted Ginn Jr., fell. Reed headed been around like Kerry has, in a 17-10 victory that was the and Johnson combining for 24, a next week, just get ready,” he with the Wildcat, and harried toward the left sideline, eluded a they've seen everything,” center first in a 10-0 start. nice change for a team that said. Pennington into uncharacteristic tackler, reversed his field and Kevin Mawae said. “They stay The 14-year veteran isn't outscored opponents 301-297 in Not that Collins will spend mistakes. After throwing only sprinted for the right corner of the cool under pressure, and guys known for his mobility, but he did 2007. They didn't have to sweat time worrying about who that seven interceptions during the end zone, scoring after Suggs believe in them. ... Kerry's been more than his part. He was out games, not with the defense opponent will be. He planned to regular season, Pennington had leveled Pennington at the 5-yard fun to play with. He's a great field sacked only eight times and was finishing second in the NFL in spend part of the bye sitting in a four. line. leader. He knows what's going intercepted seven. He threw 12 points allowed per game with tree stand hunting deer eight With a rookie coach in John Trailing 20-3, the Dolphins on, and he never gets rattled. I touchdown passes, three better 14.6. years after he last guided a team Harbaugh and a rookie quarter- tried to rally with a 58-yard drive think that's one thing in common than the team totaled in 2007. Only Pittsburgh (21) allowed with the No. 1 seed the Giants back in Joe Flacco, wild-card to the 13 before Reed again inter- with great veteran quarterbacks.” “He's winning games for us fewer touchdowns than into the playoffs. entrant Baltimore (12-5) won for cepted Pennington late in the third Only Indianapolis (9) and because of his experience,” Tennessee (25). “I definitely have a better the 10th time in 12 games and will quarter. Philadelphia (7) have reached the Fisher said of Collins. “We're If the Titans win their divi- appreciation for where we're at play Saturday at NFC South It was a defensive perform- playoffs more over the past 10 doing a good job protecting. sional playoff game, Collins right now,” he said. champion Tennessee. The playoff ance reminiscent of the Ravens' years than the Titans, making We're running the football, and he would become the first NFL victory was the first for the 27-13 victory at Miami in Ravens since they beat Miami in a October. The Dolphins won nine first-round game in January 2002. of 10 after that defeat to earn their “Our defense gave us a bunch improbable playoff berth. Franks Gives Gators, of chances today,” Flacco said. But Miami finally ran out of The result put the brakes on surprises. After Ronnie Brown this season's remarkable resur- made a one-handed catch for a 2- Tebow Bulletin-Board Material gence by the Dolphins (11-6), yard score to make it 20-9, Willis who won the AFC East after McGahee ran 48 yards to set up face.” defensive tackle Ricky Jean- yards and three touchdowns and going 1-15 in 2007. the Ravens' final touchdown with Franks then acknowledged Francois? had 19 yards rushing and a score A soft schedule contributed to 3:53 left. that Tebow would be fourth on Hayes said Tebow was but still ended up on the losing Miami's turnaround, and there Baltimore offensive coordi- his QB list. “going down” a few days before end. The 41-35 loss dropped was nothing soft about the nator Cam Cameron's unit didn't “Yup. I think our quarter- the Seminoles played Florida in former Heisman Trophy- Ravens. They forced a flurry of have to do much else. Baltimore backs are better,” Franks said. 2007. Tebow responded on the winning quarterbacks to 5-8 in turnovers against a team that tied totaled 286 yards, and Flacco was “Just the way they conduct field, running for 89 yards and bowl games since 1980. an NFL record with only 13 only 9-for-23 for 135 yards. themselves and how they play two touchdowns and throwing Could Oklahoma's Sam during the regular season. But with the result, Cameron on the field. I just think, playing for 262 yards and three scores as Bradford be next? Reed had two interceptions, won more games at Dolphin against those guys, it's a lot the Gators rolled 45-12. Hayes, “It's really hard for me to and Jim Leonhard and Fabian Dominique Franks Stadium this season than in 2007 harder to prepare for those guys meanwhile, had a meaningless talk about previous winners and Washington made one apiece. as Miami's head coach. BY MARK LONG than it is for Tebow.” tackle in the fourth quarter. the difficulties they've had in Franks said devising a game Jean-Francois had even less their bowl games because I FORT LAUDERDALE plan for a quarterback who is success when he said the Tigers wasn't there when they were on (AP) - The Florida Gators may going to throw the ball 40 or would try to knock Tebow out of their trip, so I don't know what have some bulletin-board more times a game is more their matchup this season. they got caught up doing and FedEx BCS National material, a little extra motiva- difficult than getting ready for Tebow laughed it off, then how they prepared for the tion heading into the Bowl someone like Tebow, who likely accounted for three touchdowns game,” Bradford said. “I know Championship Championship Series title game. will throw the ball far less. in Florida's 51-21 romp. Jean- as soon as I got back from New Oklahoma cornerback Defensive coordinator Brent Francois, meanwhile, missed York I forgot about that experi- Dominique Franks, a Venables defended his player, the game because of an injury. ence, got back to business, Game sophomore from Tulsa, Okla., saying Franks was “going to bat Tebow was unavailable for getting ready to prepare for this called Florida's Tim Tebow the for the guys he has a lot of comment following Franks' game and help my team win.” fourth-best quarterback in the respect for.” remarks Sunday. Franks wasn't WHITE HELPS: If country Sunday. “I think he's just a young the only Sooners player feeling Oklahoma snaps its four-game Franks said Tebow, who is guy that doesn't know any confident about facing Tebow, losing streak in BCS bowl already miffed he finished third better, too,” Venables said. “He either. games, the Sooners might want in Heisman voting last month, hasn't watched enough tape. “He's a great player, but I to thank West Virginia quarter- ranks behind Sooners teammate And I really mean that. ... Not think we'll be able to handle back Pat White. and Heisman Trophy winner that he doesn't have (respect for him,” defensive tackle Gerald After White threw for 176 Sam Bradford, Texas' Colt Tebow), but guys that he's McCoy said. yards and two touchdowns and McCoy and Texas Tech's familiar with.” HEISMAN JINX?: Florida ran for 150 yards against Graham Harrell. Franks added “We're in a situation to has experienced both sides of Oklahoma in last year's Fiesta that preparing for McCoy and answer questions about how this the so-called ``Heisman Jinx'' Bowl, he proclaimed that the Harrell was tougher than getting guy compares and how the con- the last two seasons. The Gators Mountaineers ``wanted it more'' ready to face the 6-foot-3, 240- ference compares. But it really would like to see it happen one than the Sooners. Oklahoma pound Tebow. doesn't matter. It's how you more time. coaches placed White's quote on “If you look at the three best match up on Thursday. It's not Ohio State's Troy Smith a huge poster in the weight room quarterbacks in the country, the SEC vs. the Big 12. It's not struggled mightily against to serve as a motivational (they) came from the Big 12,” the defense vs. the offense. It's Florida in the 2007 BCS title reminder during the offseason. No. 2 Florida vs. Franks said. “The three best this team vs. this team, Florida game, completing four of 14 When asked what he liked receivers in the country came against Oklahoma.” passes for 35 yards, throwing an most about Tim Tebow’s No. 1 Oklahoma from the Big 12. The three best Tebow has played some of interception and getting sacked playing style, Oklahoma’s quar- tight ends came from the Big 12. his best games against five times in a 41-14 rout. terback, Bradford said, “I wish I Thursday January 8 So we've faced some great opponents who got chatty Florida's Tim Tebow had was 240 and could run over offenses, and a lot of people before the game. Remember better numbers against people sometimes.” don't understand that other con- Florida State linebacker Geno Michigan in the 2008 Capital 8:00 PM on FOX ferences don't have what we Hayes? How about LSU One Bowl he threw for 154 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 11 CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CHURCH NEWS IS MONDAY, 4:00 P.M. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Unity Temple of Truth Church The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, under the Children and Youth Ministry Meetings are held leadership of its dynamic, spirited, man of God, the every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Children in the community Please Receive This Blessing From Us Reverend Brian Kenneth Brown, its official staff of are welcomed to join us. Deacons and Trustees, and the entire congregation of St. Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting is held every Please make me a blessing, Lord! Help me to help those needing help, Mark, extends to the community at large, its wishes that Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to be a blessing to my fellow men. Instruct me when to speak and when to hold my there would be an overflowing of God’s blessings upon Senior Hour of Power Bible Study is held every speech, when to be bold in giving and when to withhold; and if I have not strength their lives. St. Mark is grounded in a Christ-centered Thursday at 9:30 a.m. enough, then give me strength. Lord, make me tough with my own self Prayer Meeting and Bible Study every Thursday doctrine that has as its central theme, a belief that we are a but tender toward all others. haven of hope, help, and healing for a world hungering for evening at 7:00. and thirsting after the enlightened Word of God. At St. St. Mark After-School Tutoring Ministry: Neighbors Mark, we are Christians willing to work and partner in Involved in Kids Education (N.I.K.E.). Open to all Let there be outpoured on me the gentleness to bless all who have need of unity, praising God for His awesome gift, His son Jesus school-age children every Tuesday, Wednesday and gentleness. Give me a word, a touch to fill the lonely life, faith for the ill, Christ. Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and courage to keep hearts up though my own is feeling just as low. Calendar of Events for January DESTINATION GRADUATION Tuesdays - 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reading help with a Jan. 10 - Women’s Bible Study, 4 p.m. When men have bitter things to meet and quail and would accept defeat, Jan. 18 - Church outing to First Baptist Church in Sun reading specialist only. City, Fla. Wednesdays - 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. all ages: Reading then let me lift their eyes to see the vision of thy victory. Specialist; free computer class for children and youth. In St. Mark Offers … Help me to help, help me to give the wisdom and the will to live! addition, there is tutorial assistance for Math (Algebra and Sunday School is held for children and adults of all Geometry) and Senior Focus for all high school seniors ages. Sunday School starts each Sunday morning at 9:30. (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assistance with college applications, ~James Dillet Freeman All are invited to come out and join us. essay and financial aid/scholarships. Peace, Baptist Training Union is each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. St. Mark Technology Lab will be open and available Members and the general public are invited to come out Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister for use on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 511 Prescott Street South and study the Bible with us and learn “What Baptists 7:30. Believe.” St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Mount Up At Mt. Zion Anniversary, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE HOPE” “O lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name there are several events that have been planned. in all the earth!” Psalm 8:9 Make plans to join us as we look back to our Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend Carlos L. the needs of the people throughout the world. Mt. 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Our doors a.m., Bible Study, 6:00 p.m., Hour of Power, Mid-Morning Service…………....10:30 a.m. Jan. 11 - Installation of Officers are always open and we would love to have you 7:00 p.m. Jan. 16-17 - Youth Jumpoff Concert and join us. MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. Services begin at 7:30 a.m., there we let go Sleepover. Upcoming Events: (PRAYER, UNDERSTANDING, & SPIRI- and let God be God. The Male Chorus will Jan. 8-11 - Carnival at the Mount For information concerning any events held TUAL HEALING) render song service throughout the day. Church Jan. 19 - Anniversary Barbeque Round-up at New Hope, please contact the church Prayer Service and Bible Study are held on School will commence at 9:30 a.m.; we invite Jan. 24 - Church Anniversary Celebration office at 727-896-5228. families to come study the Word of God as we Jan. 31 - Super Bowl Tea, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Prayer begins at 6:30 and Bible Study begins 7:30. There are class- seek to grow spiritually together. 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12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Email: [email protected] 912 3RD AVENUE NORTH- ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705 Website: www.mzprogressive.org (727) 822-2089 [email protected] Worship Services...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. BREAKFAST MINISTRY……………..SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL ………………………….9:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed)...... 6:00 p.m. MORNING WORSHIP………………………10:30 A.M. Bible Study (Wed) ...... 6:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY……………………TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. Mission Statement: YOUTH CHURCH …………… MON & WED 5:30 P.M. REVEREND DAVID L. Impact the world by equipping believers HERE S LACE OR IN THE HURCH AND DOROTHY Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. “T ’ AP F YOU AME C ” ONNELLY Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. C

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 “Where Everybody is Somebody” (727) 327-1373 2401 – 5th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Phone: (727) 823-6666 Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Rev. Keturah D. Pittman, Pastor Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Weekly Schedule Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Early Morning Worship Service...11:00 a.m. Monday Prayer & Praise ...... 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. Norris L. Friday Youth Activities...... 6:30 p.m. Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church”

Victory Christian Center Church 3012 18th Avenue South GENESIS St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 (727) 321-0911 WORSHIP www.victorychristiancenterchurch.com Schedule of Services CENTER Sunday Worship* 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study* -7:00 p.m. 1818 29th Avenue North Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida (except Wednesdays)

727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

Sunday Morning Worship Queen Street 10:30 a.m. Church Of God In Christ Wednesday 1732 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (727) 896-4356 4682 40th Avenue North Elder A.P. Conage, Pastor St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Log on: (727) 686-9356 www.travelwiththechurch.com 8:00 A.M. - Sunday Service 9:00 A.M. - Tuesday Prayer Pastor Maceo and Tamika McGriff www.abundant-harvest.org (to book your travel engagements) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday Bible Study 11:00 A.M. - Morning Service YPWW First and Third Sunday of each month after Morning Service “Walking In The Promised Vision”

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Saint John Primitive Baptist Church 2120 - 19th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor (727) 896-5228 Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 www.spreadinghopeonline.org Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Sunday Services: Email: [email protected] Church School...... 9:00 a.m. Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Service . . . 10:30 a.m. Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Scheduled Services: Early Morning...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Wednesday Services: Church School ...... 9:45 a.m. Adams, Jr., Rev. Carlos Senior, Midweek P.U.S.H. Mid-Morning ...... 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Pastor (Prayer Meeting/Bible Study) . . 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8)

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Communion ...... First Sunday Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Trinity Presbyterian Church First Baptist Institutional 2830 22nd Avenue South Church YOUR CHURCH St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 3144 Third Avenue South 727-327-8590 St. Petersburg, FL DIRECTORY AD Email: [email protected] Phone: 323-7518

Alfonso Woods, [email protected] Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. COULD BE HERE! SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Come Worship With Call TODAY!! Bible Study – Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. REV. WAYNE G. Holy Communion Every First Sunday the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 13 CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org

Schedule of Services Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Rev. Brian K. Brown

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org

Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor

Macedonia Freewill 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Baptist Church Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South 900 - 16th Avenue South 820 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-0670 Office (727) 895-4900 • Fax (727) 895-4990 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 8:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:00 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mid-Morning 11:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship...... 5:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Bishop Communion is observed every first Sunday Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Raymond T. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. The Church Where Everyone is Welcome Baker, Pastor Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 327-8708 Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH St. Petersburg, Florida Rev. Frank W. Peterman, Jr. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Pastor Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

McCabe United Methodist Church 2800 26th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor

GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST Advertise in the Friendship PISCOPAL HURCH Missionary Baptist Church E 1045 16th StreetC S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 3300 31st Street South email: [email protected] St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Website: www.greatermtzioname.org Church Directory! (727) 906-8300 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 11 A.M. Worship CALL “Serving and Saving Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. “Helping and Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Healing” Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. “Inspiring and Pastor 727-896-2922 Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry Thursday ...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 Praising” "The church with a heart in the heart of the city"

10th Street Church Of God 207 - 10th Street North Call Today! St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 898-9407 Your Church Ad Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Elder Tony L. Bradley, Pastor Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. could be HERE! New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. The church where Don’t wait! Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. Pastor is practiced! 14 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009