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OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS Harry C. Alford on The Health Care Bill 3 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Miss Rhomania Winner 3 Jasmine Myers Wins Honorable Mention 4 Don’t Expect Tebow To Sub For Orton 6 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 43 NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 16 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Bell Endorses Ex-Opponent Black Republicans Williams For School Board Applaud Jennifer Carroll’s Selection As Choice For Lt. Governor BY LINDA Y. WALTERS, FLORIDA SUN AND DEVIN HEFLIN OF THE ORLANDO TIMES FLORIDAASSOCIATION OF BLACK OWNED MEDIA L-R, Dr. Goliath Davis, Keisha Bell and Lewis Williams

ORLANDO - On Saturday, BY JEANIE BLUE the most experience that is September 11, in an early SPECIAL TO THE needed in order to go forward morning press conference held at CHALLENGER with helping our kids with the Disney Boardwalk education. I like his heart, Conference Center in Lake Buena ST. PETERSBURG - too," Bell added, as she Vista, a prestigious coalition of Speaking before a packed described how she observed Black Republicans leaders from room at the Enoch Davis how Williams assisted a around the state of Florida Center on Sat., Sept. 11, young fellow church member gathered to announce their former candidate for Pinellas with school clothes that stringent support of Rick Scott’s County School Board, District included multiple outfits and selection of Representative 7, Keisha Bell, thanked sup- shoes. Jennifer Carroll for Lt. porters and volunteers for "The small things we do Governor and their methods their contributions to her first for our youth can either help to revitalize the GOP’s African- political campaign. To further them go further or hold them Representative Jennifer Carrol, center, with press conference participants American voting numbers. express her appreciation she back," Bell said. Moderated by attorney and vice chair, Marion County Jennifer Carroll is no stranger Legislature, Carroll was quickly treated attendees to a hearty According to Bell, without media mogul Clarence V. McKee, Republican Executive to public service. This accom- appointed Deputy Majority luncheon, while she much money or a major the coalition of Florida dignitaries Committee, Dr. Frances Rice, plished State Representative Leader and Majority Whip. announced her endorsment of endorsement, in the primary included the Honorable Phillip retired army lieutenant colonel, brings 20 years of United States Currently, Jennifer Carroll serves school board candidate, Lewis election she was able to secure Walker, a member of the attorney and chairman of the Navy experience to the table as chair of the House Economic "Lew" Williams. third place with approximately Lakeland City Commission, John National Black Republican including military awards; The Development Policy Committee "I wanted this to be a fair 27 percent of the vote. So, in Colon, member of the Manatee Association, Samuel Newby, National Defense Service Medal and has also served on process, therefore, I've met the days leading up to the Nov. County Republican Executive chairman of the Florida Assembly and the Meritorious Service Committees which oversee with both candidates and 2nd general election she plans Committee, CeCe Cole, member of Black Republicans and Chelsi Medal, she received as a utilities, energy, transportation, decided to endorse Lew to use this sphere of influence of the National Federation of P. Henry, chief of staff for both the Lieutenant Commander. Williams for School Board Republican Women Liaison to National and Florida Assembly of The first black Republican member, District 7," Bell WILLIAMS CARROLL RNC Coalitions, Angie Boynton, Black Republicans. female elected to the Florida stated. "I believe Williams has continued on pg. 4 continued on pg. 7 Grand Opening And Public Open House For New Lawson Funeral Home

Opinion ...... 3 SPECIAL TO THE 28 at 10:00 a.m. featuring St. and staff. The public is invited of combined funeral service CHALLENGER Petersburg’s Mayor Bill Foster to attend both events. experience. Benjamin E. and other community leaders. Lawson Funeral Home’s Lawson said “we live here, so ST. PETERSBURG - With a On Sunday, October 3rd the management is comprised of planning a funeral is a service, Community News ...... 3-5 motto of “Perfect Peace,” public is invited to an open three experienced funeral not a goal.” The funeral home Lawson Funeral Home and house from 3-6:00 p.m. A dedi- directors and funeral profes- opened for business on Sept. 3. Cremation Services will cation ceremony will be sionals who have been active in Sports...... 6 celebrate the grand opening of followed by a tour of the newly funeral home management and its family owned establishment renovated building, opportuni- operation for many years. The LAWSON in west St. Petersburg on Sept. ties to meet the funeral directors owners have more than 84 years continued on pg. 5 Black History...... 7

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Church Directory...... 8, 9

Church News ...... 9

Benjamin E. Lawson Ted Lawson Stephanie Lawson Cecelia Lawson

How To Reach Us: News: [email protected] • Advertising: [email protected] • Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax: (727) 823-2568 2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 3 COMMUNITY NEWS The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Miss Rhomania Winner Crowned We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — ST. PETERSBURG - The Fellowship Church and plans to be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. Miss Rhomania Pageant, which attend the University of Miami. • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. provides scholarships to young The occasion began with a • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no women, was hosted by Epsilon beautiful musical selection by real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma former Rhoer Alenda Waddell of • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in July. West Palm Beach, followed by a The pageant, included con- high-stepping “School Time” • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for testants Taylor Hayes and Deanna Fashion Revue, with a very the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. Hubbs. Deanna Hubbs was the informative skit entitled “A 1st Runner-up and Taylor Hayes Tribute to the Harlem was named Miss Rhomania 2010. Renaissance” and a formal wear Taylor is the daughter of Mr. presentation. Miss Rhomania OPINION Anthony and Ranette Hayes of St. 1986, Soror Tonya L. Gilliam, Taylor Hayes, Miss Rhomania Petersburg. She’s in the Beta presented the crown to the new Program at Gibbs High School, a winner and presented yellow Fletcher, Andrea Fletcher, T’nora Health Care Bill: member of the Math Honor roses to both contestants. Dessaw, Selah Williams and Society –Mu Alpha and Gibbs Others participants included Sigma Gents Micah Madir, Drill Team. A Rhoer Club Rhoers Tiffany Dawson, Penny Sterling Noble, Charles Coleman A Major Political Blunder member and serves on several Dawson, Tiffany Fletcher, and Frank Gilliam III. committees at Word of Life Elizabeth Fletcher, Samathia BY HARRY C. selves. There should be no Representatives and, possibly, ALFORD special favors to anyone. What the Senate. If that happens, and NNPA is best for America is what with the “kick them out” mood DIMMITT LUXURY PREOWNED COLUMNIST should count. Unions and other of the voters the atmosphere and 2001 Mitsubishi 2002 Chrysler 2003 Cadillac 2007 Chevy 2004 Cadillac Eclipse Spyder GT Sebring CTS Equinox LS CTS Burg/ Gray, Auto, Full special interests certainly should actions of Congress may well go Limited Beige/Tan, Leather, White/Tan, Auto, Silver/Gray, V-6, Auto, White/Blk, Auto, Power, Alloy Wheels, (NNPA) - No one in the not be involved in the solution. in reverse and the revisitation of Leather, 47K mi. Chrome wheels, 55K mi. Leather, Alloys, 43K mi. 30K mi. Alloys, Leather, 50K mi. Obama Administration has any What we have in this legislation the health care bill could easily $9,995 $10,995 $13,995 $15,995 $15,995 military training or experience. is a feast for the lobbyists and become a reality. It is quite con- 2006 Ford Freestyle 2008 Mazda Miata 2005 Cadillas CTS 2010 Chevy 2009 Nissan Limited V6 Burg/Gray, MX-5 GT Blue/Tan, Auto, Leather, Malibu LT Cube Krome Sometimes that tends to show the greedy entities of the nation. ceivable that Congress may Beige/Tan, Auto, Leather, Alloys, 3rd row, White/Saddle, Auto, Leather, 18” Wheels, Spoiler, Auto, Full Power, Rockford Full Power, Chrome and no better example of it is the The mission of good health care move to repeal the infamous 41K mi. 49K mi. Fosgate Stereo, 4,817 miles 17” Wheels, Padle Shift, 49K Wheels, 16K mi. struggle to pass the health care delivery at a fair cost does not health care bill and replace it $16,995 $16,995 $17,995 $17,995 $18,995 legislation. The object is to win surface at all. It is God awful with something that the people the “war”. and Americans don’t like it. actually want (leaving the 2007 Cadillac CTS 2007 Chevy 2008 Ford Mustang 2007 Cadillac SRX 2007 Toyota Sequoia V6, Auto, Leather, Low Silverado LT1500 GT Coupe V-6 Auto, Leather, 2 WD, V8, SR5, Miles, 6 in stock, Extended cab 4x4, V8, Alloys, 3 in stock, You should not be engulfed That is the most important lobbyists and special interests on Chrome wheels, sliding rear Red/Blk, Auto, Leather, Silver/Gray, 3rd Row into a specific battle that you aspect of where we are now with the outside looking in). from window, 34K mi. Chrome Wheels, 18K mi. Cert from 43K mi. spend everything you have on this bill. The majority of The Democratic Party was $19,995 $19,995 $21,995 $22,995 $23,995 winning that particular battle Americans don’t like it. But like on a roll but their confidence 2006 Lexus RX330 2007 SAAB 9.3 2008 Volvo V-70 2008 Cadillac CTS 2008 Cadillac DTS with no consideration of the Admiral Farragut in the Civil exceeded the actual state of Beige/Tan, Leather, Areo Conv. Wagon, 3.2 Beige/Tan, Beige/Tan, Leather, Performance Luxury, Sunroof, Alloys, 43K mi. Smoke/Gray, Auto, Chrome Leather, Alloys, Auto, 40K Sunroof, 20” Wheels, Sunoof, NAVI, 20” Chrome entire war itself. It appears, in War when told that torpedoes affairs. They threw in all the Like New. Wheels, 38K mi. cert. mi. Like New. NAVI, Cert. Wheels 35K mi. cert. retrospect, that the Obama had been launched at his ships chips to achieve a major victory $23,995 $24,995 $24,995 $28,995 $35,995 Administration has spent every he replied, “Damn the that just may become short piece of its political capital on torpedoes; full speed ahead”; lived. The war (maintaining FREE Environmental Package Certified Pre-Owned Cadillac Advantage: with Pre-Owned Purchase $399 Value! 6-yr./100K MI. Limited Warranty Coverage • Meets Mechanical & the health care reform legisla- President Obama, the Senate control of the House, Senate and Paint Seal, Interior Leather Protection & Carpet Appearance Cert. Standards • All Applicable Cadillac Ownr Privileges tion and is now bankrupt on and Congress, being led by the White House) may be going other initiatives and the previous democratic caucuses, rammed it down the “tubes”. If they lose 25191 US 19 North • Clearwater “Hope” concept that brought it through despite what the the House and/or Senate this DIMMITT www.Dimmitt.com to victory in 2008. American voters wanted. It is November, the leaders of this Call Mike Hughes Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. In contrast, the Clinton now time to face the voters and party will become very uncom- 727-450-7446 Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Administration faced a similar the Democrats may have serious fortable and may panic for set of challenges when it moved hell to pay. radical changes. Secretary of to make health care legislation. The Democrats got their State Hillary Clinton is watching He saw the opposition and the health care bill passed but at this with her political tactician damage it would cause his re- what cost. They ignored the husband, former President election chances if he chose to desires of the people and now Clinton. People will draft her continue the effort. So, he they have to face the people on and the question is: “Will they decided to stand down. November 2, 2010. Right now it answer the call”. The President Obama was not of the doesn’t look too pretty. In fact, Democrats may lose the two same ilk. He put it all on the line most democratic congressional congressional chambers but they to pass this legislation and what candidates and the one third of can make drastic moves to save it caused was the biggest piece the senate that is running for control of the White House. of pork barrel (2,000+ pages) reelection wish the whole matter Was the health care battle law that depends on events to will go away. They don’t want worth all of this for President occur between now and 2014. to be associated with the health- Obama? I am certain it was not. Those in a casino would say it is care bill that they blindly voted You need to know how to foolish and the logic of a loser or for. Their thoughts were in a perform “war” to be successful wishful thinker. I tend to agree. “brothel” not a “church” and in war. The above situation We all know we need health they must face their voters about showed naiveté and, in chess care reform. However, it should those vile actions. terms, very poor moves. The be in a document that is no more Yes, they got the health care Democrats are up against the than 200 pages long. It should bill through but it doesn’t really wall right now. Let’s see if they be just to the pharmaceutical, take affect until 2014. In the can bounce back. insurance and hospital industries interim, they may very well lose as well as the citizens them- their leadership of the House of

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4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 COMMUNITY NEWS Selmon Expressway Converts Jasmine Myers Wins To All-Electronic Tolling Sept. 17 Honorable Mention New electronic tolling system offers multiple benefits to drivers Jasmine Myers, a member Whitney Museum, and Chelsea of St. Mark M.B. Church, galleries. TAMPA - The Tampa savings by using less gas the account will be credited Pastor, Brian K. Brown, Part of the art students Hillsborough County Expressway without stop-and-go traffic $4.99 - making SunPass techni- recently returned from a trip to assignments included keeping a Authority (THEA) announces around toll booths. cally free. New York City, NY. She was visual and written journal of the conversion date of the • Convenience – no cash or For more information about attending the “2010 MICA in their experiences. They were Selmon Expressway to All- exact change needed, and no the AET conversion and New York Program.” This was also charged with selecting a Electronic Tolling (AET) will rolling down your window in SunPass, please visit a month-long studio/residency New York City topic (architec- be Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in the the rain. www.SaveOnTolls.com. Also, program at the Visual School of ture, performance art, subways, evening. At that time, all drivers • Time Savings – no waiting find the Selmon Expressway on Arts. fashion, real estate, ethnicity, will not have to slow down or in line to pay or slowing down Facebook and YouTube. Jasmine won an etc), researching it and present- stop at any toll booths or toll around toll plazas. The Tampa Hillsborough “Honorable Mention” from Jasmine Myers ing a report to the group. The plazas, although they will still • Safety – 58 percent of all County Expressway Authority MICA (Maryland Institute assignment Jasmine chose was see ongoing construction, and accidents occur at toll booths; (THEA) is a user-financed College of Art) during the them to live as artists using entitled, “Everyday Life, all drivers will be billed by one since there will be no toll public agency led by a Board of NAACP-ACTSO (Academic New York City as their subject. Everyday Fashion” which of two electronic methods – booths, accidents are expected local citizens. Operating with Cultural Technology Scientific The Art Studio space was focused on the art of everyday using a SunPass or “We Bill to be reduced. no tax dollars, the Authority Olympics) competition at the located in the arts district of fashion in the New York City You.” • Environmentally Friendly develops and owns toll end of her 2008 senior year at DUMBO (Down Under the area versus those in the fashion “Converting to all-electron- – with no stop-and-go traffic, highways in the City of Tampa Blake High School in Tampa. Manhattan Bridge Overpass) in magazines. ic tolling has been a goal for the the amount of emissions and Hillsborough County. All The Art Scholarship Brooklyn. A neighborhood of Jasmine currently attends Selmon Expressway for a produced by idling vehicles is tolls collected by THEA are covered the cost of the $4200 industrial buildings that were Liberty University in Virginia, number of years, and since the decreased. reinvested back into projects in program fee, which included converted to restaurants, stores, majoring in Visual Arts. She is current equipment is more than When AET begins on Hillsborough County. three undergraduate credit galleries, artists’ studios, etc. the daughter of Jacquelyn 30 years old with no available September 17, drivers will have The Lee Roy Selmon hours in general fine arts, The curriculum included Williams Myers and Eric replacement parts, now is the two options to pay their tolls: Expressway is the Authority’s housing and studio space. The weekly presentations with Myers, Sr. and the granddaugh- time make the switch,” said Sue SunPass or “We Bill You.” For primary community asset. The students resided in apartment- practicing artists, curators and ter of Mrs. Willie Mae Chrzan, THEA communications the occasional driver – or a Selmon Expressway is a 15- style housing located in the writers as well as field trips to Williams, Ella Myers and manager. “In the decision to driver who does not wish to get mile, limited-access highway Greenwich Village area of major museums, such as The Randolph Myers, Sr. convert, we also considered the a SunPass – the Selmon linking the suburb of Brandon Manhattan. Thus, allowing Brooklyn Museum, The fact that 90 percent of our Expressway has an option in eastern Hillsborough County customers are frequent users, or called “We Bill You,” where a to Gandy Boulevard in commuters, and 76 percent of photo is taken of the vehicle’s southwest Tampa. The Selmon "Family Friendly" pilot which affects African- all drivers on the Selmon license plate, and a bill is mailed Expressway is an essential WILLIAMS program from a few schools to American students the most. Expressway already use elec- to the address on the license commuter route to downtown continued from front page all schools," Jackson said. The "Yes, we have alternatives tronic tolling – they have a plate registration. Tampa, the Westshore business training offers parents alterna- to suspensions and expul- SunPass.” SunPass is accepted on most district and MacDill Air Force to rally her base supporters to tive ways to engage in their sions,” Williams said. "If we There are many benefits to toll roads in Florida, and a Base with local access to Hyde vote for Williams. children's education with the keep the students in meaning- converting to AET: smaller and less expensive Park, south Tampa, the Port of "Lew (Williams) has understanding that some ful engagement, it's more time • Cost savings – drivers who SunPass was recently intro- Tampa and the commercial and agreed to listen to our genera- parents work a lot or for for them to be productive." use SunPass will save 25 cents duced. The SunPass Mini is a industrial enterprises to the east tion, and this particular part- whatever reason, can't partici- Williams suggests that at each tolling point versus sticker that may be purchased at along State Road 60. nership is going a long way," pate in the student's education- caution be used in establishing those who choose “We Bill Publix, CVS or AAA locations For more information, Bell stated. "I'll try to help the al pursuit on regular basis. more fundamental high You” by video toll collection. for $4.99. Once the SunPass please visit our website at almost 8,000 supporters see "We must help parents schools. All drivers should see some account is activated with $10, www.SelmonExpressway.com. this body of influence and rally understand that it's not us "I strongly believe in fun- as one body," she added. against them, but we're in this damental schools, but we can't Dorothea Jackson attended together," Williams said. "I over saturate the area with Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc. the luncheon and said Williams don't think that we at the them, because if students don't new 2318 Manatee Avenue Center has demonstrated that he is school district level are holding conform, then they'll be put open to new ideas and was up our expectations either. out," Williams said. "All dis- INVITATION TO BID: Sealed proposals (five (5) copies) will be received at Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc., located at 12271 US Highway 301 North, Parrish, Florida, 34219, until 11:30 a.m., October 6th, 2010 for A PRO- instrumental in initiating Looking at home, school, ruptive students will be POSED BUILDING FOR 2318 Manatee Avenue Center for Manatee County Rural Health Services (MCRHS) in accor- training at the local schools church and community, we all expelled and sent to other high dance with the Drawings and Specifications as prepared by Jerry N. Zoller AIA, P.A.,Architect/Planner. The address fostering a "Family Friendly" need fixing," Williams said. schools. We must have a plan on the proposal envelope shall be: environment. Other audience members to address where these students Edgar H. Price Family Healthcare Center - Parrish Administration Building "As a Pinellas County asked Williams about funda- go if they are put out of funda- REFERENCE: 2318 Manatee Avenue Center ATTN: Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities School superintendent, mental schools and alternatives mental schools," Williams 12271 US Highway 301 North Williams expanded the to suspensions and expulsions, said. Parrish, FL 34219 Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. at the Manatee County Rural Health Services – East Manatee Healthcare Center, Meeting Room, 1312 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208. SCOPE OF WORK: The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, services, equipment and appliances required We Welcome Your Letters To The Editor for the fabrication, delivery and erection of all items of work. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Prints and/or compact disc containing PDF files of all Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be purchased from Jeffcoat Blueprint at 1325 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205. (941) 747-6499. All related documents are filed under the name “Manatee County Rural Health Services proj- ect 2318 Manatee Avenue Center”. The full RFP document may be obtained from the offices of Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities, MCRHS as listed above, or by e-mail at [email protected]. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site at 2318 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton FL, 32405, 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2010. DBE AND W/MBE MINORITY PARTICIPATION: There is a minimum requirement of 15% DBE on this project and a W/MBE requirement as contained in FS 287. Links for minority subs lists are: State of Florida http://dms.myflorida.com/other_programs/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/ City of Tampa www.tampagov.net/mdb FLUCP (Florida Unified Certification Program) www.bioincwebapps.com/biznetflorida/ Hillsborough County www.hillsboroughcounty.org go to online services, then to minority directory PICK OF THE WEEK!

Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc. Demolition of existing buildings at 2318 Manatee Avenue West PRAISE 1590 AM WRXB 11 49 20 INVITATION TO BID: Sealed proposals (five (5) copies) will be received, opened and read aloud at the Manatee County Rural Health Services – East Manatee Healthcare Center, Meeting Room, 1312 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, CA$H 3 Florida 34208. until 2.00 p.m., September 22nd, 2010 for THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AT 2318 Manatee ALL GOSPEL, ALL THE TIME Avenue West for Manatee County Rural Health Services (MCRHS) in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications as prepared by Jerry N. Zoller AIA, P.A.,Architect/Planner. The address on the proposal envelope shall be: Lock your dials to 1590 AM for Anointed Music 24/7… Manatee County Rural Health Services For your listening pleasure, you can expect to hear a East Manatee Healthcare Center wide selection of good Gospel music from quartets to 307 REFERENCE: Demolition at 2318 Manatee Avenue West choirs, contemporary and inspirational. ATTN: Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities LISTEN UP DAILY TO WRXB 1590 ANOINTED MUSIC 1312 Manatee Avenue East 219 Bradenton, Florida 34208 SCOPE OF WORK: The work consists of demolition of two existing buildings, tree removal, clearing away all debris and 468 preparing the site for the new building. For Marketing and Promotions DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications, drawing and instructions to Bidders may be obtained from the offices of Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities, MCRHS at Edgar H. Price Family Healthcare Center - Parrish Contact Donza Drummond Administration Building, 12271 US Highway 301 North, Parrish, FL 34219, or by e-mail at [email protected]. DOG DAYS PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site at 2318 Manatee Avenue West, at (727) 865-1591 Bradenton FL, 32405, 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2010. Email: [email protected] DBE AND W/MBE MINORITY PARTICIPATION: There is a minimum requirement of 15% DBE on this project and a W/MBE requirement as contained in FS 287. Links for minority subs lists are: State of Florida http://dms.myflorida.com/other_programs/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/ Request Line (727) 864-1600 City of Tampa www.tampagov.net/mdb Office (727) 865-WRXB (1591) 2-8 7-1 FLUCP (Florida Unified Certification Program) www.bioincwebapps.com/biznetflorida/ 3551 42nd Avenue South, Suite B-106 Hillsborough County www.hillsboroughcounty.org go to online services, then to minority directory 5-3 8-2 St. petersburg, FL 33713 4-5 6-7 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 5 COMMUNITY NEWS The Weekly Challenger Provides Effective Marketing For Advertisers CALENDAR

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Children, ages 8-17, have the opportunity to learn "I am not from this area, "In my short time of but since I have been here and serving as pastor of New Mt. about aviation and fly in an airplane free of charge. Michelle Patty Michael Hughes advertising in The Weekly Olive, about 10 months now, I Saturday, Sept. 18 - Quarterly Classic Auto Show. Challenger, it has done very towards the success of the Weekly Challenger for its have heard a lot about The well for me and for the paper. anniversary and commented on Weekly Challenger's consisten- Area surrounding The Pier, 800 Second Avenue N.E. 11 company," Mike Hughes with Longevity is what The how the news impacts their cy and its staff making sure it is a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.stpetepier.com or call 727-821- Dimmit Cadillac - Clearwater Weekly Challenger is known consumer base. always there," Williams said. 6443. Coordinated by Richard Gormont (727) 331-9684 or said. 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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best Kellen Winslow those lines.’’ third-down completion, then found Freeman threw his first TD pass lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to BY FRED GOODALL Josh Freeman returned from a Micheal Spurlock in the end zone for on the next play, and the Browns every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human three-week layoff due to a broken a 33-yard score that put Tampa Bay weren’t the same the rest of the day. and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief TAMPA(AP) - Standing in front thumb and threw for 182 yards and ahead 17-14 with just under seven Delhomme threw a 41-yard that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. of his locker in the Tampa Bay locker two touchdowns. Winslow had four minutes to go. touchdown pass to Mohamed room, former Browns tight end receptions for 32 yards, but wasn’t as The victory was satisfying for Massaquoi for an early 7-0 lead, then Kellen Winslow rattled off the big a factor as he’s been in other the Bucs, who stumbled to an 0-7 turned to the running game to names of former teammates games since being traded to Tampa start a year ago and are trying to win produce another score, with Jerome remaining in Cleveland. Bay in February 2009. back fans. Harrison rumbling 39 yards to the ``There’s Josh Cribbs, Shaun ``I have nothing against the Sunday’s announced attendance Tampa Bay 10 before Peyton Hillis Rogers, Eric Wright, Phil Dawson, players,’’ the seventh-year pro said. was 47,211 _ more than 18,000 shy swept left end for a 10-yard TD run and the snapper, Ryan Pontbriand. ``This is our job. So, when you get of capacity _ and a regular-season that put the Browns up 14-3. So, there’s five,’’ the Tampa Bay star traded or demoted or anything like game was blacked out locally for the Cleveland squandered it best said Sunday. that, it’s personal. So, you want to get first time since 1997. opportunity to score in the second ``That’s what happens when you some revenge and you want to play Cleveland moved the ball almost half when Hillis fumbled at the don’t win. They just bring in their as well as you can.’’ at will early, but struggled after Tampa Bay 14 to stop a drive that own guys and go in what direction Winslow spent five, at times building a 14-3 lead. The Browns began at the Cleveland 18. The Weekly Challenger they want to head in. So, I wasn’t tumultuous, seasons with the had three turnovers, all of them ``I think I’m more disappointed part of that plan.’’ Browns. 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Redd Foxx (Dec. 9, 1922) nightclub act (considered by the Where Does Big Sugar Fall? born John Elroy Sanford, was standards of the time to be an African-American comedian raunchy). His stand-up perform- BY JOHN KENNEDY Tuesday evening fund-raiser South Florida Water Management best known for his starring role ances were later released as THE NEWS SERVICE OF hosted by Fanjul, whose Flo-Sun District to advance Everglades on the television sitcom “party” albums and became FLORIDA Corp., is both an occasional restoration efforts. The $197 “Sanford and Son.” The very popular. corporate ally and rival of U.S. million sale was condemned last character of Fred Sanford was In May of 1967, Redd Foxx cessful seasons - the show was THE CAPITAL, TALLA- Sugar, the Clewiston-based month by Scott who said the plan, named after Foxx’s own was the only artist to be invited cancelled solely due to his HASSEE - Republican Rick Scott company that is the nation’s first crafted in 2008 by Gov. brother, Fred, who had died to Elvis Presley’s wedding at departure - to star in a short- is scheduled to collect checks this largest producer of sugar cane. Charlie Crist, and then supported before the show went into pro- the Alladin Hotel in Las Vegas. lived variety show, but by 1980 week at the Palm Beach home of Invitations to the event request by McCollum, was intended duction. Foxx was in his early He was also one of the first he was back playing Fred Florida sugar baron Pepe Fanjul. $10,000 personal or corporate chiefly to benefit the powerful 50s when he played the 65-year- black comics to play to white Sanford in a brief revival/spin- But still in doubt is an even checks for the Florida Republican company. old Sanford. audiences on the Las Vegas off, “Sanford.” sweeter cache of industry money Party and $500 in checks for Scott said that McCollum was Foxx was born in St. Louis Strip. Foxx used his starring In 1991, Foxx appeared to – U.S. Sugar, which bet heavily on Scott’s campaign. “bought and paid for” by U.S. and raised on Chicago’s South role on “Sanford and Son” to be making a comeback with the Scott’s defeated primary rival, Bill Coker, representing U.S. Sugar. Side. His mother was half help get jobs for his friends such series “The Royal Family,” in McCollum, and looms as a Sugar, did attend the Florida Included in its support for Seminole. His father, an electri- as LaWanda Page, Slappy which he co-starred with his potential fund-raising prize in the GOP’s Saturday fund-raiser at McCollum, U.S. Sugar con- cian, left the family when Foxx White, Gregory Sierra, and long-time friend Della Reese. governor’s race. Disney World, which pulled in $2 tributed $220,000 this summer to was four; his mother, his Noriyuki “Pat” Morita. Foxx During a break from rehearsals Unlike many former million for the party and became a the Freedom First Committee, a minister and his grandmother also battled with producers on Oct. 11, 1991, a fatal heart McCollum backers, the sugar rallying point for Scott. But Coker 527 spending organization led by raised him. He briefly attended Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin attack felled him on the set. giant hasn’t rushed to Scott’s side acknowledged that the company Senate President-designate Mike DuSable High School with for higher paychecks and Reportedly, Reese and the rest since he claimed the Republican has a long and powerful bond with Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, future Chicago Mayor Harold creative control of the show. of the cast and crew thought he nomination powered by spending Sink running mate Rod Smith. which financed TV and mailing Washington, but never Writer Alan Rafkin touched on was doing his classic (and in $50 million of his own family’s U.S. Sugar spent $1.6 million for the losing Republican. Another graduated. Moving to New York some of Foxx’s clashes with this case, ironic) “I’m coming, money on his campaign. on television advertisements and $790,000 went from the company in the early 1940s, he was an Lear and Yorkin in the book Elizabeth” fake heart attack In that primary contest, Scott direct mail in 2006 to help Smith in to the Florida Chamber of associate of Malcolm Little later “Cue the Bunny on the routine he made famous on also antagonized U.S. Sugar exec- his unsuccessful Democratic Commerce Alliance, which also known as Malcolm X. In Rainbow.” Foxx does not “Sanford and Son,” even going utives – declaring war on a state- gubernatorial primary against backed McCollum and so far has Malcolm’s autobiography, Foxx appear in six episodes at the end as far as collapsing to the floor, backed, controversial, $197 former U.S. Rep. Jim Davis. not taken a public, post-primary is referred to as “Chicago Red, of the third season, and three at although that was not part of the million buyout of companyland Smith, a former state senator, was stand in the governor’s race. the funniest dishwasher on this the beginning of the fourth, usual schtick. However, this on the edge of the Everglades, central to Everglades cleanup leg- Jennifer Baker, a Scott earth.” Foxx earned the because of problems with heart attack was real, and Foxx possibly better positioning islation that treated sugar spokeswoman, said the nickname due to his reddish hair producers. “Fred Sanford’s” never regained consciousness. Democrat Alex Sink to claim the companies easier than proposed campaign’s door was open to U.S. and complexion. His second best friend “Grady,” played by He was 68 years old. company’s backing and its alternatives. A top Smith consult- Sugar contributions – but that the stage name was taken from Whitman Mayo, took his place. Foxx was posthumously powerful war chest for the ant, Screven Watson, remains a candidate did not plan to drop his baseball star Jimmie Foxx. In 1977, Foxx left Sanford given a star on the St. Louis campaign’s homestretch. U.S. Sugar lobbyist. opposition to the Everglades land Foxx gained notoriety with his and Son, after six highly suc- Walk of Fame on May 17, 1992. U.S. Sugar senior vice- Shortly after being introduced purchase. president Robert Coker did little to as Sink’s lieutenant governor “Everybody’s reaching out to clarify where the politically candidate last month, Smith Rick,” Baker said. “And that CARROLL voter presence with 9,000 regis- sentatives. President Obama’s orphaned firm now stands, after hedged when asked whether he includes people who supported tered, while Sarasota county con- new economic plan was raised contributing at least $2.8 million could secure U.S. Sugar’s contri- him in the primary, and those who continued from front page trasted with the lowest being 600 and Dr. Francis Rice, chairman of to the Florida Republican Party butions for the Democratic did not.” registered. the National Black Republican and other organizations which contender. Early campaign finance business regulation, finance and Scott and Carroll are facing Association, offered an adage in supported McCollum in the “I will follow whatever reports, however, don’t affirm taxes, affordable housing and Democrat Alex Sink and her response. “They say when you’re primary. direction I think is appropriate in such claims. The Florida community affairs. running mate Rod Smith. Despite digging a deep hole, stop “This is not a time I should terms of fund-raising,” Smith said. Republican Party’s $2 million As a former executive the competition amongst the digging.” talk,” Coker told the News “They’ll make their decision this fund-raiser Saturday came a day director of Florida’s Council on many Florida general election John Colon echoed her state- Service of Florida, when asked time, like they made their decision after finance reports for the two Homelessness and the Florida candidates and races, Carroll ments, with different wording. about where the firm’s money last time.” weeks following the Aug. 24 Department of Veterans Affairs, sticks to the issue of job growth. “You can throw good money at would land. “We’ll be there. But U.S. Sugar is eager to primary shows Sink had collected Ms Carroll’s diverse background “If people don’t have work, they the bad all you like, but states are we’ll be everywhere, too.” conclude its sale of almost 27,000 $525,000 compared to Scott’s speaks for itself. Recipient of the don’t have security, and none of still neck deep in debt. The Scott is planning to attend a acres of groves and fields to the $43,000. Northeast Florida Realtor the other issues will matter. The Democrats feel like they can just Association “Legislator of the African American community is tax their way out of everything.” Year” award and Lifetime severely hurt by unemployment.” The leaders of the local GOP Member of the American Legion At the commencement of the branches, that represented the Crist Touts Post 0197, the NAACP and the conference, McKee opened by national branch, voiced their NRA, this veteran of accomplish- introducing five members of enthusiasm in Carroll’s candidacy Pro Gay Rights Agenda ment is well appointed and African-American Republican and her credentials for the office familiar with all aspects of public leadership organizations as the she is seeking. BY KATHLEEN running about even with 36 will win Crist is unknown service as well as its intrinsic lead speakers, and readers of a “As a small business owner, HAUGHNEY percent to 34 percent respective- because he is directly appealing responsibilities. press release created by McKee. she believes in the Republican THE NEWS SERVICE OF ly. Meek finished third with 24 to a constituency that typically Although not a main speaker “I call them the crème de la Party principles of less govern- FLORIDA percent. votes for Democratic candi- at the press conference, Carroll crème.” McKee said of the five ment, less taxes, reducing govern- Brian Winfield, a dates. But it may sway some and stopped by the ballroom before speakers. “They are demonized ment regulation, personal THE CAPITAL, TALLA- spokesman for Equality Florida, shore up Crist's independent the conference to answer by liberal blacks and whites for freedom and personal responsi- HASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist which is not endorsing a credibility. questions from the press about their political beliefs.” bility.” were the words read by made a clear play for moderate candidate in the race, said it was It's going to be really inter- her candidacy and the issues that John Colon, the second CeCe Cole from McKee’s press and left wing voters in his clear that Crist is making a bid esting to see how it plays out, she and her top ticket running speaker that approached the release. Senate campaign on Monday, for more progressive votes, but Winfield said. mate share and support. podium, refuted any past and The main hope among the releasing a pro gay rights that the group, regardless, was Crist's Democratic opponent “As the chair of the House future political attacks that may African-American Republican position paper that supports civil thrilled with the governor's U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, D- Economic and Development come against Scott’s running leadership is that with Carroll as unions, gay adoption and the position paper. Miami, immediately criticized committee, my goal has been to mate. Scott’s running mate, black voters repeal of the controversial LGBT issues are taking the governor for the paper, reverse the state of the economy. I “The Democratic party’s in Florida will shift to the conser- military policy Don't Ask, Don't center stage in one of the most calling it too little, too late. agree with Rick in regards to his attack dogs,” said Colon, “will try vative side of voting. Tell. watched Senate races in the Meek has generally been sup- 7-7-7 plan”, expressed Carroll In to do to Jennifer as they did with Although this gathering took While Crist had previously nation, Winfield said. portive of gay rights and has reference to the 7 years 700,000 Condoleezza Rice, and will call place on the 9th anniversary of talked of supporting repeal of The one-page paper articu- sponsored multiple attempts to jobs plan that Scott has cam- her a token. We consider her a real the September 11 terrorist attacks, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and the lates nine different policy points repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. paigned on since announcing his gem. To those who will try to the spirit of the day was states gay adoption ban, the related to gay rights. Crist, Abe Dyk, Meek's campaign candidacy for governor. tarnish our gem, we say go ahead, extremely positive focusing on policy paper on the whole marks earlier this summer, clarified manager, said in a statement that Scott, the self- proclaimed make our day.” the future of a woman whose the culmination of a significant that he opposes Florida's current the governor is willing to say “conservative outsider” surprised Colon, as with the other successes are now being heralded shift for Crist, who as a gay adoption ban, saying anything. the Republican leadership and speakers, read the statements as she is thrust forward into an Republican candidate for adoption should be considered The only thing we know garnered national attention for his from the press release. CeCe even more useful line of duty as governor four years ago on a case-by-case basis. But he about Charlie Crist's track primary election victory over Cole, President of Cole and Rick Scott’s candidacy gathers slammed Democratic opponent waded even further into issues record is that he is a lifelong Florida Attorney General Bill Associates, described the momentum. Jim Davis in a mailer that supported by the LGBT conservative Republican who McCollum. Representative’s accomplish- Jennifer Carroll’s future will, pictured Davis at an event for community in his white paper. has fought against every Scott’s 7-7-7 plan, according ments and Angie Boynton, a no doubt, continue to be lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- Among his positions is full Democratic value, Dyk said. to his rickscottforflorida.com Marion county schoolboard dedicated to public service. This gender people. The campaign fledged support for civil unions, The governor's charade trying to website, is comprised of seven candidate, read Carroll’s extremely accomplished two- literature accused Davis of domestic partnership benefits, hide his lifelong conservative steps, being: accountability platform. time recipient of the Christian opposing traditional families appropriations for HIV/AIDS record just to get elected is an budgeting, reduce government “Rick Scott’s selection of Coalition of Florida, Faith and and for consistently backing gay programs, the employment non- insult to every Floridian." spending, regulatory reform, job Representative Jennifer Carroll as Family Award is also a wife and adoption, in contrast with Crist. discrimination act and the repeal In addition to the policy growth and retention, world class his running mate is to be mother of three amazing children But with Crist and of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. paper, Crist also released a new universities, reduce property commended. This is a new day (one of whom currently plays for Republican Senate candidate He also voiced support for TV ad this week that further taxes and a phase out Florida’s and a new beginning for the the Miami Dolphins). Marco Rubio in a tight race, programs to end anti-gay reinforces the down the middle income tax over 7 years plan. Republican Party”, McKee stated Committed to rectifying the Crist has been vocally pushing a bullying in schools and the image Crist is going for. In the Also distributed during the emphasizing the fact that Rick deplorable statistics on black middle-of-the-road agenda in Uniting American Families Act, ad, Crist is on a beach and draws conference was a print out of reg- Scott recognizes each and every male graduation rates, Ms. attempts to pull votes from which would allow an a line in the sand, saying thats istered African-American vote counts in this particular Carroll may have just joined the Democratic nominee, U.S. Rep. immigrant to sponsor his or her what Republicans and Republicans and Independents in election year. race as Lt. Governor to Rick Scott Kendrick Meek, D-Miami. In a partner as part of family-based Democrats do, while he will Florida by county. According to The conference, which but, in actuality, Jennifer Carroll CNN poll released earlier this immigration. take the best ideas from both the information, Dade county started at 8:15 a.m., culminated has been in the race for delivering month, Rubio and Crist were How many votes the move parties if elected to the Senate. ranked the highest in black GOP with questions from press repre- the absolute best for all her life. 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Come Worship With EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G. T , the First Baptist Family PASTOR Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 912 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 327-1373 727-822-2089 Sunday Church School ------9:10 a.m. Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service ------11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. WMS "The Gathering----1st Thurs. each month 11:45 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. "Come for an uplifting spiritual experience Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. at historic Bethel AME, Rev. Norris L. the oldest African-American Church in St. Pete." REV. RONALD E. WILLIAMS, SR., Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church” PASTOR

If you are brokenhearted in spirit, unable to forgive, dealing with issues First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of love, anger, deception, betrayal, lied and cheated, and kicked to the curb. 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Tune into this Radio Ministry weekly for breakthru.. (727) 327-8708 Thursday Nights: 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (EST) Universal Christian Radio; www.universalchristianradio.com Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (EST) Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. WXYB (1520 AM Local Radio) • www.wpso.com (Click WXYB live radio) Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Radio Broadcasts Princess Denise Wright Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Radio Host / WFAM ( Augusta , GA ) 11:15 a.m.; WIJD ( Mobile , AL ) Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m. TV Personality 6:30 p.m. ( Tupelo , MS ) 7:30 p.m.; WLMR ( Chattanooga , TN ) 12:15 p.m.

“The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Email: [email protected] • 727-289-2475 Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor www.mattersoftheheartministry.org

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

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Street Church Of God 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Freewill Baptist Church (727) 898-9407 4116 34th Street South Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Pinch A Penny Plaza Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 727-258-4993 Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Clark Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement The church where Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” Friendship 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Missionary Baptist Church Phone (727} 327-0593 3300 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 The Church in Worship (727) 906-8300 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m. vSunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The Church in Study “Helping and Monday Morning Meditation WRXB ...... 6:45 a.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Healing” Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday ...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Come Expecting to be BLESSED! Praising” 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 9 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY 4th SUNDAY COME AND RECEIVE A FREE BAG OF FOOD Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Bethel Metropolitan Baptist worship, we care for one Saturday, Sept. 25, at 4:00 p.m. Church “God’s House in the another, we cultivate the fullest Male Choirs throughout the City” under the leadership of spiritual life possible both indi- Tampa Bay area will be lifting “Impact the world by September is National attend. The workshop and Dr Rickey L. Houston extends vidually and corporately; and praises to the Lord in song. equipping believers to reach the Recovery Month and the theme support meetings are held at an invitation to the community we communicate God’s truth at Anniversary Proper is Sept. 26, lost with the gospel of Jesus is “Now More Than Ever!” Mt. 1906 9th Avenue South. FMI: to join us as we communicate every opportunity. Living out at 10:15 a.m. The anniversary Christ.” Zion’s C.A.R.E. Ministry Contact Rev. Keith or Jewel Gods’ Word. You are invited to these priorities results in a culminates with a three (3) day The “REVIVAL,” A Crusade partners with Operation PAR to Murphy at 727-687-8505. join us at 9:00 a.m. for Sunday kaleidoscope of ministries at Revival, Sept. 27-29 7:00 p.m. for Peace in South St. provide weekly “Self-Defeating Our Drumline’s schedule-to- School and at 10:15 a.m. for Bethel Metropolitan for all nightly. Dr. Anthony Dunham Petersburg, Sept. 19-26. Mt. Behaviors” workshops each date: Crime Prevention Run, worship service. Bible Study ages and interests. We also of Seaside, CA is the Zion is one of several Seven x 7 Tuesday 5:30-6:45 p.m. September 18th at Campbell and Teen Summit/Children encourage the community to Evangelist for the Revival. Churches conducting a 7-day, Spouses and family members Park and Happy Worker’s Rising is held on Wednesday make use of our Prayer Line COME JOIN US AND HELP community-wide revival. We’ll are welcome to attend Literacy Fair, Sept. 25. evening, at 7:00 p.m. Bethel 727-321-9645. CELEBRATE 107 YEARS OF host our revival each night 6-8 Substance Support Meetings, Mt. Zion Progressive Metropolitan Missionary September is Anniversary EXISTENCE!! p.m. at 18th Avenue and 22nd Tuesdays 7-8 p.m., to learn how Missionary Baptist Church, 955 Baptist Church is committed to Celebration month for Bethel “Working as God’s Chosen Street South. This week-long best to support those in 20th St. S. Phone 727-894- a Christ-centered, People- Metropolitan Missionary in 2010” revival culminates in a mass recovery. The person in 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. centered, Team-centered and Baptist Church. We are cele- John 15:16, Titus 2:14, I baptism at North Shore Park 4 recovery, nor family members, Bible-based ministry; with pri- brating 107 years as a body in Peter 2:9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. need be members of Mt. Zion to orities focused on Love, Christ. The Male Ministry Bethel MBC email address: Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and Choir will host their annual [email protected] Growth. We celebrate in Men In Praise Concert on Website: www.bmmbc.org. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church The St. Mark Missionary September Calendar of Baptist Believe”. Baptist Church, pastor, The Events Children and Youth Ministry Mt. Pilgrim Missionary your friends and other sisters in from 9-11 a.m. We would love Reverend Brian K. Brown, Sept 19-All Choirs Family and Meetings are held every Baptist Church, 4000 5th Ave. Christ to join us for our to see you there. Bring your deacons, trustees, and the Friends Day during 10:45 am Monday at 6:00 p.m. Children in S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. Women’s Bible Study, Praise, Praise and your Bible and let’s entire congregation, extends Services the community are welcomed to Mt. Pilgrim’s Women’s Worship and Fellowship Time have a Hallelujah time! to the community wishes that Sept 21-Church Outing-St. join us. Ministry cordially invite you, on Saturday, September 18, there be an overflowing of John Young Adult Ministry every God’s blessings upon their Sept 29-Oct South Florida Monday from 7-8:00 p.m. lives. St. Mark is grounded Progressive Baptist Association 3- (Bible Study) in a Christ-centered doctrine day Revival, Lakeland, FL Sunday School Teachers’ that has as its central theme, Also at St. Mark … Meeting is held every Tuesday at United For Christ Freewill Baptist Church a belief that we are a haven Sunday School is held for both 7:00 p.m. of hope, help, and healing children and adults of all ages. Senior Hour of Power Bible United for Christ Freewill who are interested, please Living, teaching and for a world hungering for Sunday School starts each Sunday Study is held every Thursday at Baptist Church, 4116 34th contact Pastor Tyrone Ford at preaching the true gospel of and thirsting after the morning at 9:30 a.m. All are 9:30 a.m. Street South, St. Petersburg, is 744-3589 or 258-4993 for Jesus Christ, to save lost souls. enlightened word of God. At invited to come out and join us. Prayer Meeting and Bible in search of a musician. Those more information. Come join in with us! St. Mark, we are Christians Baptist Training Union is Study every Thursday evening at willing to work and partner each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in unity, praising God for Members and the general public St. Mark after School His awesome gift, His son, are invited to come out and study Tutoring Ministry: Starting Jesus Christ. the Bible with us and learn “What soon. ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH EVENT IN THE WEEKLY Church News due CHALLENGER! by 4:00 p.m. on CALL F OR A QUOTE: 727-896-2922 Monday of each week 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010