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Volume Mil, Number XXIII " :A^, o r t h '.n alia .< ' 'W c f /^ / // '/' u /» c r of C // o i r c " June 24-June 30,2004 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE St. John's Home Buyers Program School's In Session minority families overcome "Racing To The Son" the obstacle often involved Photos and story by Challenges on the in understanding the E. Dewayne Gibson Jr. Rickshaw Rally process of buying a home," St. Mark's Baptist On the HomeCront: said Senator West. Church hosted the 2nd Racecourse. riano'b Courtj-ard Theater presents • Challenge #1 Race to Things with Wings" b>' Lconor Brazao and EfBe Worrell, director of Annual City Wide G!ai Aj'CTS. Apprcodmatdy lOOworiaofan Fannie Mae's Dallas/Fort Vacation Bible School arc othibited. The exhibii wU be dtq^ayed at the Counj-ard Theater located at 1509 Worth Partnership Office, June 14-18th, 2004at Avtouc H from June 3 throu^ Jul>- 9, said, "Interest rates are at an 20&f. Finch Elementary ArtCenue of Piano is presenting a free all time low. Yet we see School in McKirmey. summer arts program for low-income minority homebuyers with families as a part of Jiunpstan For Arts. The VBS Theme was Enrollment is free and OTI a first-come first- double-digit interest rates. "Rickshaw Rally: scivc basis. The program will have three We know the importance of sessions according to age nith classes June Racing To The Son". 14-18 for students age S-9, session 2 is June tearing down barriers to 21-25 for students age 10-12,and July-12- homeownership." The VBS Motto was 23 for sTudenis age 13-15. M sessions are Ready, Set, Race 2 frwn 1-5 p-HL and ii«nq>ortaTion will be Don Babers and Pastor Davis The St. John's Home provided from Memorial, Hicke>', pOTman, Jesus. Mcndenhalt and MeadoiA-s schools to the Photos and story by E. Dewayne United Lending Partners, Buyers program is a six- ArcCentre, There will also be a Spanish Gibson Jr. interpreter on sitc.'l'hc ArtCentre is located and Fannie Mae, announced month course taught by This year's Key in downtown Piano at the corner of 15th On Sunday, June 13th a faith-based initiative to help experienced credit Scripture came from St. and Ax^enue K. For mote infonnation, call 972-123-7809. 2004, State Senator Royce church members and non- counselors, mortgage 1 Corinthians 9:24 The Piano Centre preseno: Celebrating West and representatives members achieve counselors, real estate which says " Know ye American Heroes from St. John Baptist Sundaj-, June 27th, 2004, Doors open at homeownership. "This professionals, insurance not that they which 6:15pm, Event begins at 7:00pm Atribote Church of Grand Prairie, commitment will help to [iw men and women who give or haw run in a race rim all, ff\tn their lives to our country chnni^ St.John's Page 10 but one receiveth the militarj' or CI\T1 &er\icc, featuring patriotic music presented bj- a 80 member choir and prize? So run, that ye orchestra and a special i^>pearance by Sufo may obtain." Minister Henderson John, a sur^^vor of the Wwld Trade Center Denton Celebrates Juneteenth attacJi- Each night Saint Mark's Admission is frre.Tbc Centre is located Meet Jesus at 20O0 E. Spring Creek Haficwa>- Baptist Church gathered For more information contact Firsi • Challenge #2 Run to Baptist Church Piano ai 972.424-8551 or children and adults at visit www.fbcplano.org Finch Elementary School Follow Jesus Collin County- Communir.' College • Challenge #3 Rush to Disnna's (CCCCU) da.^cc repcrion- \\T1\ for VBS. Every night, VBS host a Summer Jan Dance Camp from 9 Learn About Jesus un ' 12 pro, July 12 -14 in ihe Dance students completed 1 of 5 Studio, room A107, at the Spring Creek School's In Page 2 Campu», 2800 H. Spring Creek Parkway m Plana Students age 14 through adults will learn hip-hop and l>Tical jazz dance movements. The camp concludes at 12pm Celebrating Freedom on I'riday, July 16 with a free informal show for family, friends and feUow students. Prc-registration, before June 14, is 875, Part 2 of 2 and registration after June 14 is 885. The regisnatioQ deadline for this camp is Jul>' 5. By Lakeesha Joe the backbone of the black EnroUmeni is limited. After the Civil War, during what communit>-. Even during the days of For more information, call Tiffianee was termed the Reconstruction slavery, the slaves looked to the Arnold at 972-881-5830 \x email period, all ex-slav-es u=ere promised the churdi for hope in a better fiiture. larnoldi uccccd. cdu, Need a jobr Ha\e tried to frodone , to no infamous fort>' acres and a mule. Slaves fek that they were loved and a\-ail? Becoming iifraid and losing hope as Some former sla\« were successful in deemed worthy as a child of God no bills are rtioumu^? There is a prvtvcn (Staining the land prcHnised them, matter how they were treated here spirimal solution to this challenge. Collin Count>' Community' College howev-er, most were noL on earth. Disiria will present a public talk and The joy that fi'eed slaves had upon Author Frederick Douglas put it interactive discussion addressing these learning of their freedom slowly best when he said that slaves were issue* titled; EmplovTOent- Our Divine Right. vanished wiien they began to realize fiiee without roofe to cover them, or The evtm will uike place on SamrdaN- that those running the world that the\' bread to eat, or land to cultivate, and June 26 at 2pm at Collin Counn* had labored long and hard to help as a consequence they ciied in sucii Community College, Mam Campus (LeJI to ri£fitj Sickole CheiL—Jones, Treasurer- Entertainment Chairperson, Juneteenth Committee Building. 2200 Vr«t Univenitj Dnve, Tonya Demerson, Secretary Juneteenth Committee * \itia Harris, Juneteenth Committee member build was leading them to take care of numbers as to awaken the hope of McKinncy. Shawn Glover-Williams, Children's Games andTalent Show Coordinator Denton Juneteenth Page 4 themselves without that promised their oiemies that they would soon For more information please contaa forty acres and a mule or anything disappear. Linda Read at 972-562-2540 or e-maU else. linda-studio'.J comcast.net Although the former slaves really On Wcdn<^ay, June 30th frxjm U im to ExxonMobil Foundation Former sla\'es b^an tfieir journey saw no hope of a bener life after 7pm the Piano Centre wUl present the Pageant Honors Young of frt^edom under conditions that freedom, Juneteenth continued to be Cummins Tods TruckioaJ Sale 2004 Presenting Sponsor for f land tools to pouier tools, all on sale at Summer Enrichment and Summer most of us today would ^ot have a celebration where black AmericarB great pricw! Admission is FREE sur\'ived and man>- ex-slaves did not showed \jp annuall>' in Galveston, Tlic Collin County liealth Care Ladies of Distinction Intensive Dance Training Programs survive. 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MM ^A. II Pageant Honors Ladies Page 1 Nigerian tribal dances. Each ^IBM ceremony. While standing in young woman demonstrated is the ultimate goal of this School's In Page 1 VBS racers were taught Inflatable Rock Climbing, evening wear, beauty pageant where the • Challenge #4 Reach the ABCs and 123s of boardwalk games. the winning inner beauty is the only beauty Out for Jesus that counts. becoming a Christian. contestants • Challenge #5 Rally to listened as "I don't give myself credit. I A quick ABC acronym their essays give them credit. There Be Changed by Jesus was to Admit, Believe, were read out wouldn't be any changes in The Eastern inspired and Confess. loud to the their life, if they didn't want to VBS curriculum had a Minister Moore is crowd of change," said Dillon. Japanese influence. Have the youth pastor of St. family and Girl Talk is an organization you ever been to a Shukai Mark Baptist Church, friends. focused on educating young and the VBS Family and women about life issue they Director. Moore friends will face on a daily basis, thus, Sammy Turner Sr. whipping up cotton candy. noted the enjoyed fostering a positive self-image entertainment Jr. Misa and Misa Teen contestant s^oup dance and newfound confidence in hightlight of the VBS carnival snacks: popcorn, from the contestants her individual distinction their abilities. Girl Talk strives Week. "It's been snow cones, cotton candy, throughout the entire through her essay and her great...We saw over 200 and prizes. evening. Contestants in talent. kids each night, 5 VBS racers learned both Junior Miss and Miss "This is something community churches haiku poems to help them Teen categories opened the different for me, but I volunteered, and learn Who's Who in their ceremony with group learned to not worry Children enj<^ the carrmtU McKinney Independent Bible. dances. Bright smiles and about anything and just be with Christians? Shukai is brilliant colors danced yourself," said Porshe School District granted use Who is this haiku a Japanese word that means across the floor as the young Revely, Miss Teen pageant of their facilities," Moore pertaining to? women prepared the crowd contestant. In a 'gathering'. According to said. I died on a cross for what was in store. reenaciment of a scene www.lifeway.com/yourvbs. Over 200 children and I was buried in a tomb. Beauty and brains combined from the film Love and Far-out Far East Rickshaw adults came from all over I rose the third day. with talent, wowed the on Basketball, Revely Rally—Racing to the Son™ the metroplex. "We have Luke 23:32-43; 24:1-12 lookers during the combined her real life is a VBS race that will have kids from east and west of individual and group talent If you guessed Jesus, passion for playing children dashing through Hwy 5, kids as far South as then you are right, you portion of the pageant. basketball with her talent The variety of talents the streets of Tokyo, CedarHill and as far get a heavenly gold star. for acting. However, climbing north as Sherman, displayed by the contestants Revely was not the only It's Summertime. ranged from a rendition of talemed athlete giving Mt. Fuji, Texas," said Moore. School is out. This is the and something different VBS is generally season to have fun in the a try. diving geared towards children sun, to swim and to hang "Valerie has f o r yet St. Mark's has taken with friends. This is also WNBA dreams and Porshe Revefy and D'AndralaAlexand. pearls. a family approach. the season to learn your this pageant will help to enhance their abilities to At stops "VBS is generally for Bible and Race to the Son. her to realize her make good, sound decisions along the kids but we did VBS If you would like to find dreams," said Sandra and to solve problems in a route, Family Style, for Phillips, mother of positive manner. The goal is VBS adults and Valerie Phillips, Junior to bridge the gap of racers Miss pageant communication between children." (a.k.a. contestant. "Activities parents and other authority Associate Minister ^ such as the Distinction figures. Activities include children) Henderson taught Pageant will give her the lock-ins, peer workshops, life will find Minister Moore the adults nightly exposure she needs." skills classes, and community that to on spiritual The talent portion of outreach programs. Girl Talk obtain the real prize in this growth. the event concluded meetings are held on the 2nd Rickshaw Rally, they will St. Mark's gave out with a gospel rap duo and 4th Monday of each need to seek Jesus as Savior Spiritual Birth .Minislur Henderson's .IJiili (.Vuss who entertained as month. For more and Lord—and follow Him Certificates for those that out about other events ministers not musicians. information concerning Girl throughout the course of accepted Christ as their going on at Saint Mark's, The crowd raised to Talk and the 2005 Young their feet and lifted Ladies of Distinction their lives. Lord and Saviour. The Last or would like to register Jennifer A rime and praises on high for the Pageant please contact Ms. Five churches from the night was a fellowship and for VBS next summer, Jr. Miss winner- Ivy Wdnjiru goodness of God. Dianne Dillon at community volunteered for carnival celebration. The contact St. Mark's at Sojourner Truth's famous A new generation of 972.941.7174. the Vacation Bible School. carnival consisted of www.saintmarkbc.com spedch'Ain''t"I aWomali? to ''uncomproinising'young adults Around The Town
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^ Editorial THE TRUTH CLINIC Piano Texas Loses A True Disciple Sudan Ethnic Cleansing I've picked up your torch. Last Sunday, I was in your myself that you are now free, room, you were as quiet as can I promise to look after Daddy, today is Fathers day be; mother, I can't imagine her Sanctioned By World Indifference and I'm writing this letter to Then Artis walked in, you pain; Sudan, the largest coimtry of because the Sudanese access roads and bridges through you; opened your eyes and asked But I know she will the African continent, has been government has been blocking the countryside, the war expands I am in so much pain I don't "What's wrong with me?" contuiue your work and we know what to do. I guess you were trying to tell won't be ashamed. in a constant state of civil war, aid workers, food and equipment and the scorched earth circle You never ever hurt me and me that you were reaUy okay; You were a man of since gaining independence in from reaching the victims. widens. you calmed all my fears; But daddy you will be missed courage,bravery and you 1956. It is about one fourth The study stated, "People are Since construction of the oil 1 wish that you were near me more than words can say. never missed a beat; the size of the United States dying because we were denied pipeline to the Red Sea began in to wipe away my tears. My fii^t born son, Robert, he You always shared the and has a population of access for so long and ... many, 1998, hundreds of thousands of But now daddy I am crying will proudly carry your name; gospel to everyone that you approximately 40 million many more may die from villagers have been terrorized because I need you so very We want you to know that your would meet composed principally of Arabs epidemics" if clean water and into leaving their homes that much; labor was not in vain. As your neighbor I won't in the north and black Africans sanitation equipment isn't have been burnt to the ground to I can't believe you left me and And my husband, Artis, was see you looking out the front in the south. delivered before the rains start. ensure that the people do not I'll never feci your touch. with you, ever>'where you go; porch Ahh your touch, your smile, It's difQcuIt for him to make it But I am proud to let you Sudan has been in and out of The ongoing conflict has left 2 return after the militia leaves. your eyes, they are any little because he loved you so. . know that I've picked up yotu* a casual media spotiight over million people dead and forced One of the most tragic girls dream; My son, Artis Jr., he cried as torch. the last decade because of the an estimated 4 million to flee episodes in the history of I remember us going fishing much as me; \our first bom daughter civil unrest between the their homes, leanng Sudan with Sudan's war is unfolding with and you singing by the stream. I had to convince him and Cheryl Jackson Northern sector and the the highest internally displaced scarcely a word of protest, or Southern sector. The strife has population in the world. People even acknowledgement, from One of Piano's greatest the family of the deceased, as As a member of his grown to epidemic proportions in Darfur are dying not only any of the foreign companies preachers passed this week. well as the parents of the community, Hawthorne and the ethnic cleansing is now from the violence but also from operating in the region. Apostle Robert C. infant to be baptized. His was well-known as the great on the verge of being labeled the lack of aid supplies. They turn a blind eye to Hawthorne, Founder of pastoral ministry was demonstrator, and a genocide. America has kept a reality. The areas around the Daystar Deliverance characterized by unspeakable devoted Attention has recently been diplomatically correct aloofiiess primary oilfields are already joy and deep thankfulness. focused on Darfur, a region in from any involvement in the virtual wastelands. Independent Ministries died Friday, June God praiser. He was western Sudan approximately Sudanese civil war. observers are rarely permitted in. 18. He was 58 years old. He had a special love for ordained an Apostle after the size of Texas. Over a While the civil war is mainly Without international pressure Although generally known children. With eyes and heart receiving a master's degree million people are threatened attributed to the religious and on the government of Sudan and by most as, "Papa", the wide open, Papa could see the in theology. with torture and death as political differences between the the oil companies working with beloved Apostle Hawthorne, times of encounter with his 7 He took great pleasure in it, other oil-rich areas are being Janjaweed militiamen under Islamic north and the Christian along with his wife. Bishop grandchildren as moments of showing others a bener life the permissive eye of a targeted and will soon suffer the south the presence of oil has Minnie Hawthorne, have in God. The teaching of complicit government added another dimension to the same, irreversible, fate. been serving as the faithful holiness was always dear to implement a scorched earth conflict. "It is a problem of The UN Security Council leaders of Daystar his heart, and he was a policy. uneven distribution of resources recentiy approved a resolution Deliverance Ministries for the passionate advocate of unity Though President Bush has and power," said Alfred Taban, giving a green light for the world publicly protested the who publishes the independent body to start preparing for a past 9 years and a total of 31 and collaboration among all "atrocities" in Darfur and U.N. Khartoum Monitor. peacekeeping operation in years of leading God's sheep. denominations. Wimesses Secretary Kofi Annan has Today, four foreign oil southern Sudan and calling for a The young Robert to the powerful and urged the international companies (Talisman Energy, halt to fighting in the western Hawthorne, not only served southern preaching style of community to act, no nation Petronas, China National Darfur region that is bearing the as a soldier for Christ, he also Apostle Hawthorne are his brunt of the civil conflict. The has stepped forward to stop the Petroleum Company, and served in the U.S. Marines five children, all of whom horror. There have been many Lundin) are producing more government and the southern where he received the are ministers at Daystar high level international than 200,000 barrels a day. The rebels are being urged by the National Defense Service Deliverance Ministries. discussions but no definitive oil revenue has increased the Security Coimcil to agree to a Medal, His rise to spiritual action. government's military budget for comprehensive cease-fire and a Apostle Robert C. timeline for implementing a prominence could not have Hawthorne is survived by Human Rights Watch has the arms that are being used to political solution to end Sudan's been foreseen after his recentiy released a major study drive tens of thousands of his wife, Bishop Minnie 21-year civil war. on the growing humanitarian southerners off their land to humble birth on August 13, grace and blessing. Hawthorne, five children crisis in the Darfur region, secure the oil underneath. If this happens Secretary 1945 in a small town on Hawthorne's biological and their devoted spouses, documenting the atrocities Wide stretches of southern General Kofi Annan will be in a highway 190 in Southeast children oft times shared their, seven grandchildren, two being perpetrated by Arab Sudan are being subjected to a position to quickly make Texas, the third of five Papa to all that knew and sisters and two brothers. militias against the black ruthless 'scorched earth' policy recommendations on the size, children born to Willie and loved him. Perhaps most He will be missed by his Africans. The government- structure and mandate of the to clear the way for oil Mighty Smith. important in Hawthorne's life congregation, his city and backed troops have wiped out exploration and to create a safet\' peacekeeping operation. Hawthorne was known as a was his co-laborer in the fellow laborers in the entire villages, bombed zone around the oilfields. As new James W. Breedlove ,:^.,..^^__ vphilaHMMpMrWkd giver gospel, Minnie Bookman gospel. hospitals and churches and areas of exploration open up, Comments or opinions maybe even massacred thousands. and oil companies facilitate sent to the writer at whose gentle spirit permeated (Hawthorne). Apostle and Hawthorne was a proud Information is hard to come by troop movements by building www.truthclinic.com the community and whose Bishop Hawohome remained father and follower of personable and inviting smile in martial bliss for 39 years. As Christ, as a final tribute brought people closer a testimony to this matrimony, Hawthorne will be buried Where Do You Want To Go Today? together as a family. 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MflHMMHHMi Dwnton Juneteenth Page 1 Celebrating Freedom Page 1 America. We need something akin to Juneteenth allow us to acknowledge the Civil Ri^ts movement in the the Truth and Reconciliation that debt. 1950's and 1960's brou^t about a Commissicsi that followed the end of T To encourage every former slave Denton Celebrates Juneteenth resurgence of Juneteenth parricipfflrion. the apartheid regime in South Africa. holding state to follow Texas' (and They did that almost immediately after Oklahoma's) example and make By Jennifer Berry said it went extremely well this Day. Jacqueline Sasser, Througji the hard woric of state On Saturday, June 19, the legislator Al Edwards, Juneteenth the end of apartheid. The United States Juneteenth a state holiday. year. Chairperson of the 2004 has avoided dealing with the realities of E Everyday in America, blacks are city of Denton held its 31st became an official holiday- in the state of "I was very pleased by the Executive Committee, Texas onjanuary of 1980. Oklahoma is slavery and its aftermath for one reminded of the legacy of slavery. Annual Juneteenth turnout," she said. For future recognized the hard work of ihe (»ily other state that has made hundred and forty >ears," said Cordell. Juneteenth counters that by Celebration. The day's parades, she hopes to include the other Committee Juneteenth a l^al holida>'. Althou^ today, there is still a reminding us of the promise of festivities concluded a everything from floats and members and other While we are all ^d that slavery question cm the minds of many Afiican delivenmce. Americans as to when due process will E Ev^en on ihe journey to discover weeklong series of events that bands to dancers. volunteers. came to an end almost 139 j-ears ago, began on June 12, with the which in the grand scheme of things is be given because of the almost 200 who we are, Juneteenth allows us to Another main event of the Afterward, a group of yean that their ancestors suffered awful 6th Annual Miss Juneteenth not so long ago, mariy still wonder if &e reflect on where we've been, where day was the co-ed softball children performed an African efects of slavery-are still being felt today. crueltj' during slavery- and great we're at and where we're going as a Pageant. double elimination celebration dance that they When we look at the timelirK o( oppression thereafter, Juneteenth people. Juneteenth is a hohday that tournament. Teams registered had been working on for two events of the things that happened to continues to thrive, reliving slavery N Never give up hope is the legacy celebrates the end of slavery beforehand for an entry fee of weeks at King's Kids Day black Americans after slavery was times. our enslaved ancestors left It was this in Texas. It was not imtil $175, with prizes including a Camp. abolished, we see former slaves ha\Tng The spirit of Juneteenth today, legacy that produced black heroism in June 19, 1865, two and a half to endure terrible violence, racial celebrated all over the worid in the Civil War and helped launch the trophy and championship T- A number of live musical countries sudi as Japan, China, Tokyo, modem civil rights era. It is this years after the Emancipation discriminaticHi, and Jim Crow laws that shirts for the winning team events were highlights of the resulted in blacks being disenfrandiised Pueno Ricx), Jerusalem, France, legac>- we celebrate. Proclamation, that slaves in and a trophy for the second day, starting with jazz and oppressed for more than 100 y-ears En^and, Germany, and man>- other T To proclaim for all the worid to Texas were freed. This is a place team. musician Don Diego at 4:00 after slavery had ended. All of this countries, honors the fieedom of hear, thai human ri^ts must never highly significant day for Originally scheduled to take p.m. The other headlining act makes you wonder ifthe hard times that African Americans and ensures that the again become subservient to property Denton residents. man>- black cOTrmiunities suffer today events of 1865 are never fotgotttn. As ri^ts. place on June 18 and 19, the was the jazz band more cities and states began c^ebrating "Juneteenth is sacred to are a direa result of the oppression that H History books have only told a tournament's unusually low Fingerprints. frted slaves had dirown their wa>-. Juneteenth, die future of this historic small pan of the storj^, Juneteenth me," said Perternia number of participants did not A show featuring rap artists *There b no doubt that African event bri^tens. gives us a chance to set the record Washington. She explained require two days, and the game was scheduled for that night to Americans are in a better position Psople from aD walks or life \iew die strai^t. that the day's importance had took place on Saturday. attract more young people to today. However, diat does not mean reason fijr Juneteenth celebrations in For many, it is astonishing diat been instilled in her as a child Despite having only four the event. Nickole Chew- that problems do not remain due to the many different wa>'s. Some see blacks were able to live throu^ the Juneteenth as a day in which we think by her grandmother. teams, the organizers expected Jones, the Treasurer of the faa that dte dominant society still deals most savage conditions ever known to The Miss Juneteenth witfi Afiican American society throu^ about and appreciate the Afiican the human race and still have the tournament to be a success Executive Committee and that history of slavery and has not American experience. Others see contributed to the things that affea Scholarship Pageant, held on due to the work of Bobby Entertainment Chairperson, oflfered significant real or symbolic Juneteenth as a day in which re^xa is the world today. Blacks were June 12, allowed young Givens, the softball said that while this was a resrimtion ftir the centuries of sufering gK-en to those Afiican ancestors who responsible to things ftiara women to compete for tournament coordinator. family event, they wanted to that it imposed," said Dr. Dennis suffered from the evils of slaver>-. Yet, agricultural inventions, to medical others view Juneteendi as a time when breakthrou^, to music. scholarship funds for college. Several vendors sold be able to accommodate each Cordell, Professor of African History at The wirmer of the pageant Southern Methodist Uni\insil>'. wc imagir^ how the mood was diat When Afiican Americans come everything from Sno-Cones to age group. exact moment in time when the At a gala in honor of the 50th together to celebrate Juneteenth, tfiey was Maleka I^wis, a student barbecue. There was a Despite the threat of enslaved in Gah«estoa, Texas heard the at the University of North anniversary of Brown V. Board of are not only celebrating that Moonwalk for children, and inclement weather, the news of their freedom. wcmderfiil day when the last of the Texas. EducaticKi, Comedian and aaor Bill the park's playground and atmosphere was festive. Cosby made remarks about things that Dr. James Tavior, author of The slaves were fieed, but they are also On Friday, June 18, a basketball courts were Anywhere from one thousand could also be seen as a direct result of Black Church and Juneteenth breaks celebrating the preservation of a Gospel Extravaganza took available. There were also a to two thousand people were the oi^nrssif^i that ex-slavcs dealt with down Juneteenth as: culture and the legacy of life, music, language, food, religion, and place at Fred Moore Park. variety of children's games and expected to attend. The and seeming ne%'er recovered ftom. J Juneteendi represents the joy of Floyd Hrving of KHVN and Mr. Cosby made remarks about the fieedom: the chance of a new a lesson in survival that passed a talent show later in the day. enthusiasm shown by the down from their African ancestors. Charlye Heggins, 2002 epidemic of an estimated fifty percent of beginning. At noon, there was a many people at the park U Unless we expose the truth ^wut Juneteenth also serves as a Ms.Texas Senior, hosted the Afiican American males in the inner ceremony at the C.H. Collins underscores the importance of city that are dropping out of school. the African-American slave experieiKe, significant point in the event, which featured Activity Stage to acknowledge Juneteenth, one of the oldest Cosby also talked about the stories that Americans won't be truh' fire. development of African Americans that reminds everyone of the performances by over 19 the hard work of the African-American holidays in he has heard such as twelve-year okl N Never must we forget our gospel groups. children killed in the crossfire of people ancestors' endurance of one of the viaor>' of the human spirit over the Juneteenth Committee and to Texas. savage seeds of slavery along with June 19 was the final and sellir^ drugs, those as young as fourteen worst slave experiences in human award prizes for the parade Sponsors of this event history. demonstrating pride in the busiest day of the Juneteenth taking their first step into the criminal participants. included Walmart, Sonic, and justice system, >"Ouiig men who become E Every American has benefited wonderful inheritance of festivities. The Juneteenth The mayor of Denton, Subway. More information &thcis and not hekl re^x>nsible, the fium the wealth blacks created through opposition and persistence in spite of many difficulties. Parade, coordinated by Euline Brock, read a about this event can be found youi^ women who become mothers over 200 years of See labor and Perternia Washington, took proclamation declaring June on the Internet at and are moving back in with their place in the morning. She mothers and grandmothers, and the 19, 2004, to be Juneteenth http://www.den ton juneteenth, org. your^ people who choose not to learn NORTHERN DALLAS, DENTON AND COLLIN COUNTIES standard En^ish. PRAIRIE VIEW A & M UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CHAPTER (NDDC) ExxonMobil I'uundalton Page I Liturgical Dance. Partner for both summer dance Professor Cordell said that he hked The NDDC Staff would like to wish all of Its Members and all other Pvites information on youth health habits, Classes for the Summer Intensive workshops. 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By E. Dewayne Gibsonibson,jr, Jr.. appropriately titled also enjoy the company ooff event in my district," said classic and new Rhythm and andd RosalyRosal; n Johnson, The City o,ff (rrtrlnnGarlanHd T ...i. A r^__^ _r "-r* th_i e counci:li memberi s ^thai »t /^Counci :li WTWoma n TTTerr^ i; T~Dunn\ . Bluesoi . LivT:..e ^ «..^:,-.«musicail wer..T^_e» nl^also^ on hand to Parks and attended the celebration. Dunn also gave a formal entertainment was provided support the event. Recreation "We are by jazz band Chill Factor. "There is something Department inviting everyone Local Area business here for everyone, we are hosted and to celebrate with vendors and health care happy with the turnout, celebrated it's us...Garland is providers gave away and we plan to have many first ever rich in J ^f WL.J^^^^^s ' H information and coupons. more Juneteenth Juneteenth diversity...and The City of Garland Park Celebrations here in Celebration at this and Recreational staff, Garland," expressed the the Gale Fields commemoration Chris Pecina, Jodi Griggs, staff. Recreation will serve as a "..•^^, ^'yi\r- . Center. The legacy to our celebration children," said started promptly former Garland Vickie Jenkins and Annie Dickson- ••IB- •«/. 1 nMIHM I at lOam and Former Garland City Council Member City Council Chill Factor ended at 2pm. History. Woman Annie The theme was The City of Garland Dickson. address at the beginning of celebrated Juneteenth in "I am proud to have this the celebration and style. There was a expressed her pride by saying mmmm presentation on "We are keeping alive CitTofGsiiwI the history of history." Juneteenth from DJ Randy Senter aka the rhe NAACP ^ Mouth of the South kepi f Gale A. fields Garland Branch. everybody moving and ^ Recreation Center Keeping hold of grooving to the sounds of tradition: BBQ, Chris Pecina,Jodi Griggs, Rosalyn Johnson g sunmm 3 games, fian, music, " fFlEBRATiOK pr J«KE 19 and an T 10At«-2PN opportunity to fellowship, were -4 , available at the Juneteenth sign shown Jodi Griggs, Terri Dunn- from the street event. One could CouncilWomen of District 2 Hamilton Park Juneteenth Xrad.ition Still Alive In Hamilton Park By: Kflreem Abdullah entitled "Keep On Holding On" the community coming together in Not e%'en the 90-plus degree enhanced the sense of pride already felt remembrance; especially when the local weather could melt away the smiles of throu^out the event. Police and Firefi^ters come and show speaalors at this >'ear's Juneteenth "h\y music is for anybody who got respea for the cause. celebration at the VC'ilUe B. Johnson soul in them," he remarked after VChen asked about the heat one of the Center in Hamilton Paifc performing his last song. Firefi^ters replied "We're used to it." It was an afternoon complete with The soul is precisely where Saturdays Overall, the Juneteenth event at the fiin acdvities, delif^tful foods and music was felt, indicated by tdds as u-ell Willie B center was exceptional; a day to soul-felt music. as adults 'breaking it dowTi'. kick back and relax. Originally celebrated in Galveston, Juneteenth is celebrated in a variety "Events like these motivate us to do TX, Juneteenth is definitely the oldest of wa>'s, but dedicated to the African- more for our communities. 111 be back of any "freedom' ritual or holiday and American and to the proper education here as long as Juneteenth is around and has been recognized nationwide. The and growth of the youth that shape our that will be forever...I promise," said focus of jhis e\-ent is tP 5ho>*'- KSpg?! to ^tW?.-.. -.. , . Tashawn Davis, who drove fixjm South African ancestors who e)5>enenced It's alwns a beautiful thing to witness Dallas to attend this j'ear's event. consistent suffering and endured unimaginable hardships. The day freedom DID ring was a SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH day of extreme joy and lOTH ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT happiness....and over 100 >"ears later AUGUST 27 - 28, 2004 people are still rejoicing, which was quite e\idenl in Hamilton Park this Becoming a Woman of Purpose year. (Colossians 3:1-17) If the Jimeteenth festivities are a direct reflection of our forefather's EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL resilience then this weekend's ev-ent « Ik. piwes that nothing is lost and all is to '" 4650 West Airport Freeway gain as we push forward toward Irving Texas 75062-5825 improvement in the future. Saturday's Juneteenth festivities RETREAT PACKAGE INCLUDES: began with an array of delicious food 2 Night Stay Friday Banquet and drinks served graciously by men (Speaker: Tanya Dugat WicUifT-Austin, TX) and women of area churches and the & Midnight Service community. (Speaker: Alandra James—Dallas, TX) n. From popcorn to hot dogs to thick foUowed by Hors-d'oeuvTes & Fellowship slices of sweet watermelon there was 4 Life application Workshop Sessions (Saturday) p]ent>' of food to go around and plent>' Saturday & Sunday Full Course Breakfast of water and snow cones to cool things Saturday Luncheon down a bit. Ice-Crcam Sundae Fellowship The majority of the guests stayed Retreat T-Shirt & Souvenir Bag well-protected from the sun This retreat will also debut the Shtloh .Missionary Baptist Church underneath the steel pavilion that Adult Women's Praise Dance Company featuring A Secret Place. stands directly behind the center. The women of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church invite you to Join us Basketball goals provided additional at the Embassy Suites Hotel for a weekend of spiritual growth through recreation for those with the skills, but prayer, life application workshops, fellowship activities and more. The most certainly the highligiu of the Retreat is. designed to encourage women to de\-cIop a personal ev-ent was the spirit lifting music, provided by the DJ and live relationship v*ith God so that we may know what is required of us. performers. COST: $200.00 per Person (ages 15-18 $63.00) Performances from local Blues, Payments are accepted Soul, and R&B artists assisted in $50 down pa>inent by creating an easy-going yet high-cnergv' July 31st to reserve your space Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas and AmerKa atmosphere that lingered all afternoon. CeMel RaySean, one of DPX"s FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, For infomiatwn or assistance. caH: pnjmising up and coming R&B artists thrilled the audience with his vocal CONTACT EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR larram County Chatter^ C^raater OaMss Council on talents. (5 972-423-6695 OR 817-33fr6617 Alcohol and Daig Abuse One song by the singer in particular E-mail: KATHY.DANIEL(« SHILOHMBC.ORG 214-522-8800 www«lcada.org.
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The organization's Councils of the National DFW Technology, creating business opportunities. programming feature said Posey. primary focus is to promote and Minority Siq)plier Development Inc.; FACIUTY "The Coimcil is the model for "This was our first year to add a facilitate the development of Council. INTERIORS, Inc; establishing business construction component. Sabrina Gonzales Labor relationships," said EUedge in his Keyes of Dynamic Systems did an Systems, Inc.; Chairman's remarks, "We clearly outstanding job organizing this H O M Ii I N T U R I O R S Infotek; understand we must model our area," said Posey. "The City of It's Our Pleasure way to positively impact our Lancaster and the Lancaster ISD HOME INTERIORS AND GIFTS constituents." stepped up and unveiled some Jerri Quinton, President of Q2 Conununicattons . * (L) and Duane EUedge, Dallas Fort Hbrth Minority Minonty Busmcss At the ACCESS Business Expo, new business opportimities at their ALL NEW! 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Featuring FINANCIAL SiiRviCES Artwork by I (>• \ l>ll UlliiU \li>\\ mill I I IIM t'lIK' > OIII till il--.!-- .Mill lili* iii~Hi':tni'<- will i ii • t\ i By Danyell Taylor The ACT-SO competition Celebrating Juneteenth Mesquite NAACP Celebrates Juneteenth attempts to give smdents an with entertainment, food opportunity to practice and and fellowship, Mesquite small towns like Mesquite." In addition to the developing their same way sports heroes are develop their talents and area youth exploded on Discovering talented Juneteenth Talent performance presence. honored. skills while also providing the scene in the Mesquite neighborhood youth is a Explosion, the Mesquite "Students should strive The enrichment program exposure. Students who NAACP 1st Annual Talent major youth initiative for NAACP chapter hosts a to compete with the spirit of is designed to recruit, participate in the competition Explosion held last the Mesquite branch of the variety of activities yearlong excellence in everything stimulate, improve and are able to broaden their Saturday at Eastfield National Association for the geared toward the they do," said Denise encourage high academic educational experience Advancement of Colored empowerment of gifted Upchurch, ACT-SO and cultural achievement College. beyond the traditional People (NAACP). Events young adults. Continuing chairperson. "This among minority youth. In The Juneteenth Talent classroom setting and receive such as the Juneteenth in the spirit of competition gives students 25 categories, students Explosion provided a education about who they are confidence and security in compete in the sciences, forum of creativity and encouragement to their abilities." humanities, performing and for all to see. accomplish their future goals ACT-SO, which stands for visual arts, working with Poets and dancers and dreams. Academic, Cultural, ACT-SO mentors who help alike entertained The NAACP is the the crowd, while Technological, and them develop projects Scientific Olympics was throughout the year. They nation's oldest and largest featured guest, civil rights organization. Its Anointed Gospel designed for students in graduate from local ACT- grades 9-12 over 20 years SO programs to national half-million adult and youth Rap, displayed members throughout the their talent by ago. Journalist Vernon competitions. The 2004 Jarrett envisioned a national ACT-SO United States and the world rapping for the are frontline advocates for kingdom of God. program that would competition will be held promote and reward July 8-11 in Philadephia, civil right, social justice and "We are turning equal opportunity under law. this thing upside academic achievers the PA. down," said Curtis Hordge of Anointed Gospel Rap. "It's time for the bling, bling to Endia Mack, Jasmin Vpchurch, China Mack, Clarynda Nimmona, come to the Roxanne Nimmons, Members of Pathway of Life Church Praise Dance Group Kingdom." Pathway of Life Church Talent Explosion give youth entertainment and in Dallas praise dance the chance to showcase fellowship, the chapter is group members their unique creative skills. developing a Gospel Talent accompanied Hordge and "People in the community Explosion to be held in Craig Hill of Anointed should show support to the September 2004. Gospel Rap during their ones participating in the "Gospel Talent Explosion performance. In an effort events," said China Mack, will have a dual purpose," mit QIM (^Immiitmm to involve the entire Talent Explosion said Dinkens. community in the youth contestant. According to The proposed talent show Barn your college credits In quick order: initiatives of the Mesquite Mack, getting the will enable area students to NAACP, area churches community to support get a head start on the 2005 encouraged their youth to events sponsored by the ACT-SO competition as Summer II Term attend and participate in local NAACP chapter is well as raise funds to send July 7 - August S the talent show. half the battle. Student 2005 ACT-SO gold medal "We need the participation is the other winners to the national Register nov^ thru July 2 community to rally behind half. competition. 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Tfent L, MD 972-378-5520 Andersen, Jo^ M., MD (Pediatric) Jit)m.DeanahA.,DO 972-981-4488 Owens, Robert M., MO 214-742-2194 Kranzow, Jill. D.PM 972-981-8658 972-991-5437 WOUND CARE & HYPERBARIC MEDICINE flawltscher. David A., MD 972-608-8898 469-241-0580 Kaye, Richard C, MD 972-981-7783 Rohn, Gregory N., MD 972-378-0633 Marder, CTtartes B., D.PM 972-981 -7900 Hamn, Stephen v., MD 972-981-8440 Dufty,FredenckJ.,Jr..MD ....972-981-6658 Samaan, SarafiA., MD 972-608-8898 Badr, Adnan S.. MO 972-398-0393 Lee,KatrinaL,MD 972-981-7980 Taylor, Robert P. D.PM 972-981 -3101 MermanaDarTelW..MO{Pedatric} Scott, Ronald G., MO 972-981-8658 Scherer, Davifl M., MD 972-378-5520 Do, Son T, MD 972-398-0393 Ediing, Jason E., MD 972-943-8440 MacOonald, Steven R., MD ....972-981-7777 PATHOLOGY 972-991-5437 Shaiek, Marc S., MD 972-608-8898 Park. David IL, MD 972-943-8440 Mathews, J, Kyle, MD 972-981-8477 Calle-Rodrigue. Roco 0„ MD..972-981-3107 PUUHONARY MEDICINE Josephs. John 0.. MD 972-378^)043 Assisted Reproductive Technology Waller, Ttiomas A., MD 972-378-5520 Vanesko, Grace, MD 972-943-8440 Powers, James W.,MD 972-981-7711 Deck, Michael A., MD 972-981-3107 Blackmon. Mke, MD 972-981-7762 Kade^, Kevin. MO (Pediatric) Services (ARTS) 972-981-3324 Weiner, Howard, J.. MD 214-363-0687 Hiegel, Christopher J., MD 972-608-8979 Mattison, Tanner L, MD 972-981-3107 Hughes. John D..MD (Critical C») 972-991-5437 Sue A. deMiUe Women's COlON-nECTAL SURGERY RotKrts, Jolsi Paul, MO 972-981-7777 Ring, DavKJ L, MD 972-981-3107 972-981-7762 Kakish.Humam6.,MD(Vascu(ar) Diagnostic Center 972-981-3444 Burleson, Dale D„ Jr., MD 972-981-8277 GYNECOLOGIC/ONCOLOGY Robins, Darrell E., MD 972-981-7777 Williams. Benjamin J.. MD 972-981 -3107 Lottin. James R. MO 972-378-3272 972-981-3947 Wunteer Opportunities 972-981-8220 Hasriemipouf, S. Sam, MD 972-981-3784 Fine, Bruce A., MD 972-490-5970 Subong-Chamtiers, Sylvia A., MD Schochet, Peter N,MD (Pediatric) LaNoue. John L. Jr., HO 972-991 -5437 JaW)Our,Saiim,MD 972-981-3784 Munoz, Alan K., MO 972-490-5970 972-981-3535 PEDIATRICS 972-981-3251 Lauderdale, Robert A.. MO 214-361-0016 Treatment options are provided by Kaplan, Eric R„ MD 972-981-7715 Rumsey, Bruce G.,MD 972-981-8375 Bergw. Laurie F., VO 972-608-0774 Surctacki. Joseph V, MD (Crihcal Care} McOuaid.MarkA..MO 972-378-0043 physicians on the medical staff of Leverton, Julie K.. MD 972-981-3784 HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Trylovich, Courtney G., MD 972-394-0068 Fernandez. Errse M.. MD ...... 4^241-0580 972-378-3272 Naifeh, Jerome G., MO (Thoradic & Vascular) Presbyterian Hospital of Piano. Macaiuso, Anthony, Jr., MD ..,.972-981-8277 Gupta, Naresh K., MD 972-939-8684 Wells, Chet Edward. MD 972-981-7777 Gomez, Anna M.,MD 972-608-0200 214-361-0016 Physicians are not employees or Odom,TocldA..MD 972-981-3784 Venkatesan. Kalpathy V.. MD .,972-395-1010 Han. Lily C„ MO 972-403-5437 RADIOLOGY Nguyen, Minh C. MD 972-981 -8440 agents of Presbyterian Hospital of Wyszynski, Eugene J., DO 972-395-1010 OPHTHALMOLOGY Herrera. Monea, MD 972-403-5437 DieDner. Debra K-, MD 972-981-3217 Ramsey. Kenneth L, MD 972-378-0043 Piano. They are independent, sole Davis, Alan D., MD (Pediatric) 972-981-8430 practtoners or members/agents of OENTISntY Kaplan, Aaron S.. DO 972-943-9151 Diebner. Jeffrey 0., MD 972-981-3217 Renard. Thomas H., MD (Pedutric) Maale,KimK.,MD Leon, Elizabeth Y., MO 972-608-0774 an independent physician group. Elvebak. Bryan S., DOS, MS (Orthodontics) INTERNAL MEDICINE Donohoe, Amanda C. MO 972-981-3217 972-991-5437 Dhudshia,NehaV„MO 972-981-8280 (Plastic & Reainstructive Surgery) Mobley.DavklCMD 972-981-8380 Fiekl. Laura R., MO 972-981-3217 972-608-4746 Roden. Jay S. HO (Pediatric) Farkas, Rot)ert A., MO 972-566-69n 972-608-0359 Ramirez. Daniel A., MD 972-608^)200 Hanson. Margaret E.. m 972-981-3217 As of June 01,2004 HedricR, J. Thomas, DDS, MSO (Pediatric) 972-608-5039 Shouse, Theresa. MO 972-981 -8380 Jones. Blaise W. MO 972-981-3217 972-608-4746 Giep.SonN.,MD 972-981-8215 ORTHOPAEDICS Smith, Jeanette L. MD 972-981-8380 Krakos, Patricia A.. MD 972-981-3217 Judd. Catherine L, DDS (Pediatric) Kapadia, Darshan K., MD 972-981-8280 Blumenthal, Scott L, MD 972-608-5000 Stone, Phyllis A.. MD 972-981-8380 Morns, Bruce J., MD 972-981-3217 972-608-4746 Medwedeff, Lisa E., MD 972-608-3333 Bosita, Renato, MD 972-608-5000 Urech, Lizabeth 0., MD 972-608-0774 MuHoy. Johi P.. MO 972-981 -3217 Ryan, Patrick J„ODS (Pediatric) Sivasankar, Lakshmi, MD 972-566-5568 Bums, William C, II, MD, PA ..972-931-3170 Oakes, PNip L, MD 972-961 -3217 972-608-4746 Tigges.GaryA_,MD 972-981-8215 Cable, James D., MD 972-608-5000 PERINATOLOGY M (Posflron Emissnn Tomography] Tirandaz,Arash,MD 972-981-8215 Champine, Michael J., MD 972-378-1438 Albert. Thomas J., MD 972-981 -8889 ..1-866-683-9738 ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM Guyer, Richard D., MD 972-608-5000 Gore. David C, MD, MSPH 972-473-6216 fMirt(e.ThomasJ.,Jr.,MO,.,.972-98l-32l7 ChaKmakjian, Zaven, MD 972-981-3831 NEUROSURGERY Hisey, Michael S., MD 972-608-5000 Matsumoto, larry C, MO 972-473-6216 Siarr.AfciaL.MD 972-981-3217 Fernandez. Ernie M.. MD (Pediatric) Jackson, Richard H., MO 972-981-3390 Hochschuler, Stephen H„ MD 972-608-5000 Patton. David £., MD 9^2-473-6216 Wen.TedS.,MD 972-981-3217 469-241-0580 StachniaX, Joseph B., MD 972-498-4389 McNutt, Joseph W, MD 972-566-4400 Peters, Mark I, MD 972-473-6216 Wiilwnti, Melissa A.. MO 972-981 -3217 Weiner. Richard L, MD 972-981-3390 Vallera. Raphaella. MD 972-981-3831 Montgomery, William, MD 972-981-7888 Rjnehart, Brian K., MD 972-473-6216 Tafctk. Sara M., MO „ 972-981 -3217 Presbyterian Ihcsc Doctors' Oftices arc located on the campus of Presbyterian Hospital of Piano 6200 \V. Parker Road, Piano Texas 75093 • wwvv.phscare.org (972) 981-8000 Page 8 •June 24 -June 30, 2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I isit <>utU'i'h.\iU' .tf iviLiL'.M<)\Hif(i!ti:filc.i(tni i Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly "Hooked On Comedy" Create Soul And Funk Fusion New York comedy sensation lead the "Soul Train" line, she Black, White or Brown. But Karith Foster returns to her can RIVER DANCE like up here you've got Puerto Frankie Beverly & Maze to Capitol and helped them a strong appreciation of native Texas to perform live Rican, Dominican, Brazilian, brought the Philly soul land a record deal in 1976. GayCj Maze featuring June 30 through July 4 at The Egyptian etc...If I get asked sound out to San Francisco Maze featuring Frankie Frankie Beverly was one of Addison Improv for those true one more time *What are in the mid-1970s and has Beverly may be the ultimate the top R&B groups of the Texans who are "Hooked on you?'j I'm gonna lose it!" never looked back. late '70s and '80s. Comedy." As a respected member of We've all heard the phrase the New York Friars Club, Their relaxed grooves While their popularity "go West young man." But for Foster brings an engaging and good moods have as a live act has Foster it was "go East young style, optimistic outlook and survived everything remained woman" when she left her hilarious observations on a from disco to hip-hop unquestioned Maze hometown of Piano some five wide spectrum of topics without many stylistic has enjoyed a run of years ago. Life in the Big including Ebonics, popular changes. Their guiding close to 30 hit singles Apple has been good- to culture and current events. star has always been since 1977 and eight of Foster. Named "one of the She intends to continue top comics heating up the pursuing her passions of their 10 albums have Marvin Gaye's early- New York comedy scene" and stand up comedy and '70s recordings with gone gold. " one of stand up comedy's television appearances, as that quiet intensity "The biggest thing is best bets" by two major well as keeping up with and soulful funk. Gaye being able to keep up entertainment weeklies, she President Bush. himself was a big fan with what people certainly headed in the right "He's comedy gold," she of the group and expect of us. My thing direction. nobody's business! says. "What other president Maze's Frankie is trying never to let Foster says her broadcasting "In Texas, you are either has waved at Stcvie Wonder?" experience on ABC's "The Beverly keeps his spirit people down. You View," sparked her desire to SIZ/IJN' SUMMI:R Ilns alive. know, I still get make others laugh. Her act, Several years after butterflies real bad which focuses on childhood WHI-K OI JL;M: relocating to the San before I go on stage, experiences growing up as a Top Tra Mo%i« 7. Method Maii,TKal 0:The Preqxjcl Francisco area in but once I hit that light-skinned African (Box OfBcc Online) 8. Kanye West, The College Dropout American (with Irish, 1. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 9. Prince, Musicology 1971, Gaye became aware of urban contemporary group, stage, I'm ready. But I don't 2,TheTenninal 10. Petey Pablo, SiiU Writing the aspiring soulsters. though they're much more take anything for granted and Cherokee, West Indian and 3. Hairy Pocter and the Prisoner of Aikaban In My Diary: 2nd Entry Danish blood) in the affluent 4,Shn^2 Impressed by Beverly's soulful and funky than many I know you have to earn your suburban Piano, has aired on ^.Gai&ld InspiradonaV Goipd singing and songwriting, of their counterparts. Uniting wings everyday," 6, The Chrookdes of Riddick (Black Goapd RwUo) "Showtime at the Apollo," the 7.TheSiepford\rn-es 1. Israel And New Breed / Gaye introduced the group a Philadephia soul sound with Beverly said. Oxygen channel, Comedy 8. The Day After Tomorrow Live From Another Level 9. Around [he Vbrld in 80 Dty« 2.Various Artisis /WOW Gotpcl 2004 Central's "Premium Blend" 10. Troy 3. Soundtrack /The FightingTemptatioiu and "The Tonight Show." Top Ten CD's (Billboard) 4. CcCe Wmans / Throne Room National Organization of Black Law When asked how she views R&B/ Hip-Hop 5. Smokey Robinson / Food For The Spirit 1. Usher, Confessions 6. Various Artists / Gotta Have Gospel! Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) herself, Foster fits in better in 2. SBall & .MJG, LJiSng Li^end* 7. Vickie Winam / Bringing It AU Together the Huxtable family than in 3.Teena Mane, La Dona 8. Smolde Norfiil /1 NeedYou Now 28th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition the *hood." Many of her 4. Fred Hammond, Somethin' Boui Love 9. Riclcy Dillard & "New G'AJnplugged... 5. Juvenile, Juve TTie Great The Way Church Used To Be "United on the Forefront of Change" friends call her a 'Black- 6.D12,D12Vforid 10. Byron Cage / Byron Cage blonde', and that just isn't Top Ten DVD Rentab (Blockbuater Video) Hole Sponsorship: S200 per hole For more information on golf Featuring: right. A self-described DVD VHS 2004 Scholarship Format: Four (4) Player Florida tournament, contact Lt. Sherryl 1. 50 Firsi Dates 1. 50 Bra Dates Golf Tournament Scramble Scott at 214.671.3936 or 'abstract thinker', she says she just views the world 2. Mystic River 2. 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In addition, costs. "This partnership is a faith Vincent Humphries, Sydney Group, Luis Muno, designed to help one members of the SJBC Home • The American-Spectrum based initiative yet there is Davis, all of Fannie Mae; LULAC; Pat Brown, and acquire the knowledge to Buyers club can learn Center will provide binders not a federal dollar Don Babers, HUD; Fred Vincent Wimbush of how to purchase containing custom envelopes involved...Tliis is a blueprint Johansen, Deborah Canady, Metroplex Realtor. FannieMae & HUDtha t you can use to store and for how things should be." Eric Pennick, all of United Foreclosures. file documents related to the Says Don Babers, Director of Lending Partners; Julius For more information on St. John's Baptist purchase and maintenance of Southwest Region for HUD. Thompson, American Title St. John's Home Buying Church is a proud your home. The team of distinguished Company; TTiomas J. Program, call the church at 1-888-STJOHNl. leader in helping "Through our alliance with members and non-local faith-based institutions, members to become we intend to educate as many Career OoDortunities homeowners. "To date, (luniaci .Markciing to advertise in our career opixtrtunity section ')72-5l)0-0() [ti p'ax or F.muil ccip\' tor more than 94 families quote: l*'ax: O72-50*)-()O5S; l-,mail: opnorumiiVf/moniheua/eiieconi have participated in the program... and we are Experienced SEEKING inviting the entire Account Manager MON- The Gazette An Energetic Telephone Sales metroplex to participate Neoded Associate for Classified and in the program." is looking for community Small Business Accounts, writers and reporters. Pay on a Print Upon completion of Must have: Experience, sales Gienda Gregg, financial assistant at ^BC contract basis or by the hour. Advertising Sales this course, some of the skills, good people skills, the Email your resume to purchase a home and build BENEFITS include: Must Have ability to close. Part-time w^atH^mSmmm^km short {aprox.20 hrs per week). Hpudy ^ •.>»i»n*"^C—tiouse blCWIHyby Proven Track Record pay +commlssion + bonuses lonfW!lll.'''r«!iicipants-wtth^*ftstor Davis or fax to 972-516-4197. Salary -f Commission learn how to Establish . A S500 bonus towards Leave a message at Part-Time or Full-Time CaU: 972-606-3891 closing 972-606-3891. Fax Resume: (ask for sales manager) • United Lending 972-881-1646 Farmers will offer Fax: 972-881-1646 Attn: Publisher you a S250 F-T ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Eni.-iil: Email: discount on your publishertfi nionthetjaiotte.com opportunity'^ monthegazette.com Ayesha Muhammad- KWRD-FMisloolingfor new home closing graduate of the program candidaic^ viho have hc^ costs. succcisful in outside ule«. A • Blair White people as possible about the commitrTKnt k> ihc pfograiiiming Realtors will donate availability of affordable and Ihc rrai-iion or KWRD is stablished Art gallery looking a S350 critical. Prc\ii>us radio wies for exceptional salesperson to Home experience is not nccc&MT). SenattnrWut Depot gift leadlcreate sales forces and to sell Credit Worthiness, Navigate certificate or a If you're inlerc^ed in this po:»itiuii art in corporate environment* Fax with KWRD-m The Buying Process, and Homeowners your resume to 214.752,5589 or Achieve Long-Term Plciisc ta.\ an imroduiiKm Idler Warranty Policy e^'tnail it to-stephaniegallery.com Financial Wellness. • Thomas J. along with a resume lo Easy EiidI at "The St. John Home Whitaker, Jr. of 214-561-%61 ' For more information call 214.752.5588 Buyers Program seeks to Allstate Insurance NO PHO.NE CALLS PLtASE strengthen the community will provide a Home KWRIXFM is a subsidiar) of Salem through .economic Safety Kit. ComrnunieolKinv an equal ROUTE PERSONS CITY OF development and financial Julius Thompson Thurman Jones, MOS-The Gazette, Publisher, opportunity cmplo\er Needed For: PLANO, TEXAS and mpe Worrell, Fannie Mae empowerment of Garland/Mesqultc Piano POLICE HOTLINE (972) 941-7299 individuals. Our missioji is McCarthy Piano/Richardson/ N. Dallas/ to provide a positive request bids for the Farniers%iUe/ Wylie/ FinE HOTLINE transformation of Feel Better Now. McKinney/ .\llca/Frisco/ (972) 941-7402 UT @ Tyler Lewisville/ Demons 'illi: Science & Eng BIdg 24 HOUR communities and families Dallaii .\reas CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE in Tyler, TX (972)fi41-7tl6 through the stabilization of Salary Negotiable Call be submitted before Ho Page 10 •June 24 -June 30, 2904 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette \ isii Out Ili7».v//t .If icRU'..WO.V/'//t>(f(/ri/fc.(<(*u Sports Church News Texas Rangers Honor Lou Brock Church Happenings Distributed by BSPIN N'ewswire king. Louisiana. Al IRN nOMMUNITV CHURCH and choirs for the revival will be Rev. Women's Conference sponsored by Photo by John Posey "He was the consummate Brock and his wife, WednetJay Nighu ^ 6.-4S pm Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor of Greater Golden Family Life Ministries. For more ARUNGTON—St. Louis Spiritual Discipline - Childcare is Gale Baptist Church u'ith theme speaker information call Tasha Stevenson ^ ballplayer," said Norm Lyons, Jacqueline, are both ordained provided Sister CaroK-n Johnson of St. John Baptist 214-767-4536 or 214-957-1463 Cardinal great and Hall of Texas Rangers Vice President of ministers and elders at For more inforniaaon, please call 972- Church; Dr. Roben E. Price, Pastor of Fame outfielder Lou Brock 390-2746 New Mt- Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Concord Missionary Baptist Player/Community Abundant Life Fellowship was recently honored by the with theme speaker Sister Debra Young of Church Development. 'How many guys Church in St. Louis. The Allen Community Church E! Paso, TX; Dr. Eddie Lane, Pastor of Rev. Bryan Carter, Pastor Texas Rangers and the Dallas stole 938 bases, hit for average, Brocks serve on the board of Rev. Dave Jenkins, jr. Bibleway Bible Church with theme spjeaker 680S Boulder Drive Chapter of Southern Senior Paitor Sister L- E. Moore of Pilgrim Rest Baptist DaUas.TX 75237 hit with some power and fielded several universides and many University in a ceremony at 1501 South Jupiter Church; Rev. Albert K. Haj-nes, Pastor of 214.331-8!;22 the way Lou could? But more local and national youth Allen,TX 75002 Bethany Missionary- Baptist Church with Ameriquest Field. Brock was than that, he is a great human organizations, including 972-390-2746 theme speaker Sister Pegg>- Piggins of CORNERSTONE BAPTIST also a guest speaker at the Dr. Shiloh Baptist Church of Piano; Rev. being. He has an educational Lclious Johnson, Pastor of Si. Paul Baptist Pepper Texas Rangers Education Is Freedom AU, NATIONS UNITED Nmw thwqh Aipisi IX foundation and a ministry'. You Foundation, Variety Club for MRTHODIST CHURCH Church with theme speaker Sister L.E. &30MM- 6i30pm Luncheon. TiuftL^i & Thurtdayt Moore. Also attending will be a special Summer Day Camp, for grades K couldn't honor a better all Children, Wyman Youth Camp, group from Ft. Worth featuring Dar>'l Brock originally Yoga classes, 10:00 am & adult through 6. Old Newsboys Day ESL/UFT classes, 7:00 pm Davis, soloist. Please pray mightily for the attended Southern ThuruUyi, 7>00pm revival and the powerful Word of God Children's Charities, JuM 27 Jtiiy 1,2004 University on an Adult Spanish class offered. behind the prison walls. For more information and lo ECHO Children's Now thntt^Jnfy 28, academic For more information about church register your child @ 817-468-0083. Home and their own Mom^- Thund^ membership and donations, call C. D. scholarship, but lost Summer Day Camp, 1st through 6th Cornerstone Baptist Church Lou Brock Johnson (a 972-235-6432 or Rev. Ike it and found his way grades. Reading, fimess, visuals arts, Johnson 1^214-632-6519. Rev. William D. McKissie, Sr. Scholarship crafts, music, theater and special field Senior Pastor to the baseball field. Foundation. trips will be offered. If interest in Coalition of Churchet in Prison S41S Matlock Road "I got one C and volunteering and registration, please Ministn- Ariington,TX 76018 Brock was one of the contact us for more information % 'ill- lost my scholarship," Rev, Ike Johnson, Coordinator 817-468-0083 greatest World Series 424-8500. P. O. Box 225863 said Brock who is a fiHKF-NVllJK AVKNIJK performers ever, Dallas.TX 75222-5863 nadve of El Dorado, All Nations UMC 972-235-6432 CHURCH OF CHRIST batting .391 in 21 Arkansas. "Back Ur. Clara Reed, Paitor games, with 34 hits 3415 East Hih Street COMMUNITV UNn-AWAN Free blood pressure screening in the then, they didn't UNTVERSAUST CHURCH gym after evening services. and 14 steals for the Plano.TX 75074 notify you if you lost 972-424-8500 fiuu27, 1030 mm For more information, call 972-644- Cardinals. His .391 Guest si>e3ker wil! be Rev. Jon K. Reid. 2335. your scholarship. I Bobby Knight and Lou Brock around person." batting average in the World CHRISTIAN CHAPEL CMK Nurser>- and childcare provided. The figured I'd better go see the TEMPIJl OF FAITH CHURCH public is inwted to attend. Greenville A\-enue Church of Christ Series is the highest mark for baseball coach." The Lou Brock Scholarship MomJsy*. &00mm-7i00mm H»p*Prfcho9t Minister S.TW. Gibbs, III, Pastor Foundation provides annual any player with at least 75 at- House of Prayer Ages 2-5, has begun pre-registration for 1013 South Greenville Avenue Richardson.TX 75081 Brock is part of baseball lore scholarships totaling over bats. He was named to the All- the Fall of 2004. for being one of the principals Christian Chapel CME For more information contact Anne 972-444-2335 520,000 ranging fi-om S275 to Star team six times. Temple of Faith Church Smith at 972-424-8989 on Tuesday in his trade fi-om the Cubs to 59,000 to college-bound, needy Brock care spanned two Dr. Jerome E. McNeU, Jr., through Thursday. LnTLE FLOCK the Cardinals. It is considered Senior Paitor M»iid*yt 7-9 fm BAPTIST CHURCH high school students with at decades with the Chicago Cubs one of the most lopsided 14120 Noel Road CUUC LabyTinth available in the SMtuUyt ^ 6J0 pm least a C+ grade point average. (1961-64) and St. Louis DaUtts.TX 75240 Founders HaU. Call 972-424-8989 for We now have Sunday Evening trades in baseball annals. Services, come worship with us Since 1983, the foundation has Cardinals (1964-79). He was 972-239-1120 more information. Brock picked up where provided nearly $300,000 in inducted into baseball's Hall of Uttle Flock Baptist Church Maury Wills left: off and took COAIJTION OF CHURCHRS IN Coinmunit>' UU Church financial support to more than Fame in 1985. 2875 Bftsi Parker Road Rev. Louis £. Laurent, Senior the speed game to a new level. Plano.TX 7S074 Pastor 200 needy students who live in Jerome Mangrum and Edwin He broke both of the greatest The Annual Summer Revival ai the 972-424-8989 704 East Aimee Street St. Louis Metro area and in Moore presented Brock with an Beto One Unit Prison in Tennessee PC. Box 903 (Mailing Address) base stealing records, retiring Lou Brock's hometown area of Colony, TX. Five weeks of "The Five CONCORD MISSQNARV BAPTIST Forney.TX 75126 award on behalf of Southern 214-325-7021 as the all-time stolen base Morehouse Parish in Northeast Purposes of a Purpose Driven Life. OiUBClL University. Guest speakers with their congregation Jufy 16-17,2004 Church Happenings Page 12 Church Directorv f • •* I NORTH DAUAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FEUOWSHIP G REENVILLE r\VENUE V- SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM 972-437-3493 Rev. Lesfe W Srrvrtv 1010-1020 South Sherman Street • Richardson, TX 75081 SenorPcBtar >w^vw.ndcbf .org New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas 1013 S.Greenville Avenue • Richardson, TX 75081 Sunday Service 972-644-2335 (Office) • 972-644-9347 (Fax) Morning Worship www.GreenvilleAvcnueChurchofChrist.org (Website) 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sunday School SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday - Early Morning Worship .... 7:45 am Wednesday Service - Bible Class 9:30 am - Morning Worship 10:30 am Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm - Evening Worship 6:00 pm Brotherhood 7:00 pm Wednesday - Prayer Service 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm - Bible Class 7:30 pm Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, Thursday - Bible Class 11:00 am Bible Study 7:45 pm Senior Pastor (Quality childcare available Daily in the Development Center A Praying Church Family afibrdable fee, caU 972-644-0134 or 972-644-8719) "Watchmen on the Walls" MINISTER Associate Ministers Ben Alyci's S.T.W. Gibbs, ID Patrick Worthey 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 9550 Shepard Road Elders Dallas, TX 75243 Ray Christopher • Harlee Glover Fred Green • Raymond Hart www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbc(a aol.com (Email) David Phillips, Jr. • Johnie V. Rodgers, Sr. '^Friendship Baptist Church^ Mt. Olive Church of Piano Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor 740 Ave. F Piano. Tx 75074 972 633 55n mocop740v(raol.com Schedule of Services: Sunday Serving the Piano Community for 11 Years Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes Sunday Wofship 9:30 a.m. Bftnam -- •^ A > . '•. Morning Worship Sunday School 9:45 am 11:00 a.m. WMnwday nights: 7:15 pm Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday VUmSflMi Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Ml. Olive ChurcJi ol Ptano S<'iiool of BiMlcaJ Studies MOCOM)fiG Wednesday NfiH Semester: AuguM 2004 BtKtto ttitmrtCitwy' Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. KGG81040 Uon.-M. 10-.2S-10:30 am Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study 4396 Main Street OornnoQs8& II amaenicioloducido The Colony, Texas 75056 DorrinQOt 6:X pm nrwicio en Esfxvicl (972) 625-8186 website: www.fbc-onIine.net fKiwsPdray "The Church with a Vision" i ;>;; (*..• U. ->>.:. \l ;.:.;- W('\ /'..(...;.;;. . Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette •June 24 -June 30, 2004 • Page 11 ASMnai This Page Elite ISleucs Religiovis Mall of Fame Alziseum. ^pOnSOrCCi oy; 555J south Hampton Road in Dallas • Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday through Iriday • I'hrmc 2M-4()S-S'i^> • |-.iri;iil Abrr. IK v/ ;iol.i dn National Coalition of African-American Ministers Stand Together to Protest Same-Sex Marriage in America SOUTH FIELD, Mich.- joining and or supporting Bishop Landover, Maryland serving representing more than 2,000,000 servmg several thousand classification for the homosexual Michigan minister, Bishop Keith Butler in Washington, D.C. on 15,000 members plus. members, has issued a statement members. community. "We find the A. Butler of Word of Faith June 24 include, but are not Pastor Ira V. Hilliard, pastor of in support of traditional marriage Bishop Wa>"ne T. Jackson, pastor opposition's attempt to yoke International Christian Center in limited to the following: New Light Christian Center between one man and one woman of Great Faith Ministries in their homosexual agenda to that Southfield, Michigan, has Bishop G.E. Patterson, Church in Houston, Texas, with a only. Detroit, Michigan serving several of the Civil Rights movement brought together a powerhouse of Presiding Bishop of Church of membership of 20,000 plus. Bishop Isaiah Williams, pastor of thousand members. extremely disturbing," states ministries from all over the God in Christ Incorporated, which Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Jesus People Ministries Church in Many other ministries are also Bishop Butler. "Homosexuality country to hold a News represents well over 2,000,000 pastor of the Apostolic Church of Miami, Florida whose church supporting the Coalition's efforts. is not a civil rights issue; it is a Conference at the Capitol, in members. God in Chicago, Illinois with a membership is over 5,000. All of the memberships combined lifestyle choice, a decision, that is Washington, D.C. on June 24. Rev. Dr. Frederick K.C. Price of membership of 16,000 plus. Pastor Bill Owens, the president represent well over two (2) million not natural or normal. The Civil Voicing their support for the Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Bishop Paul S. Morion, Sr., of the Coalition for African- .\frican-.\mericans across this Rights Movement has as its Federal Marriage Protection Angeles, California, serving pastor of Greater St. Stephens American Pastors representing country. Several of the supporting foundation the fight for equality Amendment that is currently 21,000 plus members. Ministries in New Orleans, approximately 150 churches with ministries were also featured in for African-Americans due to before the Senate, Bishop Butler Rev. Dr. Floyd Flake of Greater Louisiana, serving a membership membership sizes ranging from the December 2001 issue of the our skin color," purports Butler. states, "This Amendment is an Allen Cathedral of New York of over 20,000. 500 to 7,000 in number. flagship magazine in the African- "Being born Black was and is not urgently needed response to the located in Jamaica, New York, Rev. Dr. Philip Goudeaux, Bishop Andrew Merritt, pastor American community. Ebony. a choice for us." judicial destruction of traditional serving 13,000 plus members. pastor of Calvary Christian Center of Straight Gate Church in This edition featured "The New- While in Washington, the marriage in America." Pastor Vick Bokon for Pastor in Sacramento, California with a Detroit, Michigan serving several Mega Churches" in America. The Coalition will call upon the Traditional marriage is that Crcflo A. Dollar of World membership of over 12,000. thousand members. church memberships of the Black Caucus to take note that union between one man and one Changers Church International in The national organization for Pastor Marvin Winans, a ministries featured in this article their support of the gay-lesbian woman only, and this coalition of College Park, Georgia, serving the Church of God in Christ, member of the illustrious, range between 12,000 and 25,000 agenda runs crosswise to the vast ministers stands behind their 21,000 plus members. which is the largest, African- Grammy-award winning family, in number. majority of the Black clergy convictions regarding such. Some Apostle Betty Peoples of Jericho American Pentecostal The Winans; he is the pastor of The Coalition also takes members in their districts and of the nationally known ministries City of Praise Church in denomination in the world. Perfecting Church in Detroit exception to special rights their constituents. Church Happenings Page 11 Mesquiie.TX 75150 972-437-3493 Sixth Avenue Baptist Church "March of die Church" at Dallas 972-329-50J0 Biabop K. D. Davis, Sr.. Servant The Inspirinf Bod>- ofChrut Church Cit>- Hall Park Lawn, 1500 Manilla LIVIMG WATER BIBLE CHUgCH 125 South 5ih Street (IBOC) Street, Downtown Dallas. July 17. MOfm OPEN BIBLE FI;l.l, 317 Parker Drive • Garland, TX 75040 Mt-n > Felidwship: f ridav T:00pm Revarartd A. Lotut Phone: 972-276-0014 ' Fax: 972-276-2444 PalUrton, III, Senior Potior ?=^f0* xfa^ f KmM l9ti4Uc' witnvJbocjoif,org Website: mvw.SimsChapel.org Dr. Oara M R««d ^^HE|^^" ^^ - -J Dr. B«rt 4ffl«ch BKTIiANY MISSION'ARV Senknr Hxator ^' - - _^ | fJispattic AUnislriet Owenwood BAFIIS I c:HURCH "Christian by Faith, Diverse by Design" SLT^DAY A(rn\TnES Sunday a45ani Suiday School United Methodist Church 8:30 am - Sunday School • 10:00 am -Warship Services 3415 E. 14th St. 1451 John West Road Dallas, TX. 75228 MOND.W Smdsy &45am EsUfcBticoEnEspanol Piano, TX. • 75074 214-328-5421 OwenMood U MCYa>BCG lobal.net 6:30 pm - Misskma * 7HtO pm • Brotherhood Sunday lOOam Worshq) Senice WVDSiiSlWy 972-424-8500 "/ iiilcr Ncir Mtinuin'iuvni" H«.A.K.I[a>Tt(s,Sr. 6:00 pm - Teacher's Meeting Tuesday TDCpT! Pr^Ueeing www.allnation8umc.org "I kiiii^v Ihv pl:ili'< I lla^t• tor \oii. Sii>s ihi- \.in\V Sduor I'aMor 7:00 pm - Prayer Sc Midweek Leswm SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE -10:30 AM SAT^•KD,AV (1-ree .Vi/r.vt*i'_v i*y T'emvfe oJTaitfi Saint Mark Missionary Little Flock M^ Baptist Church Baptist Church Cfiristian CfiapeC CM.'E. Cfturch MwB 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TX Pastor Louis E. Laurent •••• Pastor Charles S. Wattley Internet Broadcast: www.krgtn.com (Mon - Fri @ 12 Noon) '^:m A Place Where a "Taste of the Word" is Guaranteed Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am ^ Sunday Night Service 6:30 pm Tuesday Night Brotherhood 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study.... 7:00 pm "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction" "0-4 il. Aitiu-c .Sircci • I'.O. It«i\ '>0i • I nrncy, Icxas 7S12f> Phone: 214-:?2.S-702I Sunday Worship Experience l'a.\: 214-^71-sy22 or 214-:^72-213> 8:00 am & 10:45 am Email: theswordcute^yahoo.com Sunday Wednesday Bible Study Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm - Nursery Facilities Available - New Life Fellowship of Dr. Jerome E. 14120 Noel Road Wednesday Hamilton Park McNeil, Jr., Pastor Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. 8219 Bunche Drive • Dallas, TX 75243 Dallas, TX 75254 972-671-1096 Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus Bishop Miller E. Johnson Jr., Senior Pastor 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) For More Information Call [email protected] (Email) 972.542.6178 A IMatf ol'Nfw licj^innini^s. . . 11 Coriinhians S:]- www. sal ntmarKbc .com Sunday Morninf Bible School MS a.nj. IU';i!tli> lU^inniii^s ( liild IKxcloiniuiil ( inkr [email protected] Morning Worship Service , 10:30 Lm. 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