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OPINION ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS STATE Marc Morial on Obama and Dr. King’s Dream 2 Wynonna performs on BET 7 Tampa Bay Bucs Team Report 8 Sen. Arthenia Joyner continues report 9 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 34 APRIL 23 - APRIL 29, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA First 100 Days: Key Civil Rights Leaders Historical Ordination Give Obama An ‘A’ Ceremony Recognizes Spiritual Leaders

President Obama takes the oath of office

BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY versial Guantanamo Bay lockup NNPA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF for alleged terrorists; • His tour of Europe with WASHINGTON (NNPA) – First Lady Michelle Obama, This Sunday, April 26, will which raised good will for mark the 100th full day since America abroad during the G- Members of the Ordination Ceremony the inauguration of America’s 20 economic conference; first black president. Jan. 20 was • His trip to Mexico with BY JOYCE NANETTE JOHNSON a day marked with tears of joy hopes of stopping violent drug completing a two-year study assist the Pastor with the the 2-mile radius surrounding SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER and painful reminiscing. But it cartels and preventing them program. The men were tutored feeding and tending of the the church, and strengthen the will be most remembered for from entering the U. S. under Pastor Murphy with the sheep. It’s a universal calling, infra-structure of the church ST. PETERSBURG - Mt. the overwhelming glory of the • His reaching out to Cuba assistance of Reverend Charles 24 hours a day, seven days a and community,” Pastor Zion Progressive Missionary historic moment. for the renewed relationship, Ray in Biblical principles, week,” he said. Murphy explained when asked Baptist Church recently held President Barack Obama’s supported by the Congressional qualifications of deacons, “My hope is to be as best as about the additional new its’ first “Ordination initial accomplishments have Black Caucus. rules, and responsibility of I can be,” said newly appointed Deacons and Deaconesses. Ceremony” in over ten years. included: • A new commitment to their position. Deacon Johnny Armstrong. The following is the list for The “Ordination Ceremony” • His immediate con- pour millions of dollars into the “The title is not what it’s Armstrong explained that the Ordination and the new title was to confer licenses or cer- frontation to the nation’s failing prevention and awareness of about,” said Pastor Murphy Deacons are there to assist the they now hold: tificates to two Reverends, five economy amidst which he now HIV/AIDS in America. during the sermon. “It’s about Pastor and provide relief Reverends Bobby Bailey, Ministers, eleven Deacons, sees “glimmers of hope”; But, specifically, how is the the service, and it’s a gift from whenever they can. His wife, Reverend Keith Murphy, thirteen Deaconesses and two • The reversal of a string of new president doing on issues God to the church.” Deaconess Faith Armstrong Ministers Andre Dodson, Eric Evangelists. It was the first anti-union executive orders pertaining to African- “We have a responsibility emphasized that Deaconesses Ford, Diana Hunt, Kevin “Ordination Ceremony” that issued by the Bush Americans from a civil rights to the church,” Deacon are to support their husbands Parrott, Audwin Scott; Deacons was officiated by their Pastor, Administration; perspective? Pointing out that Michael Jones stated. “We have and that their lifestyles have to Daniel Allen, Johnny Reverend Louis M. Murphy. • The establishment of the 100 days is simply not enough to make sure we are not just lead people to Christ, not Armstrong, David Gidron, Middle Class Working Families The newly ordained growing in numbers, but also against Christ. Task Force; OBAMA deacons and deaconesses were growing in spiritual “This will bring about a ORDINATION • The closing of the contro- prepared for ordination by maturity. Deacons are there to positive change, especially in continued on pg. 9 continued on pg. 3 Former NFL Player Henry Lawrence Makes A Mark

Opinion...... 2 positive youth development at One of the primary focuses of schools, community gatherings the HLYF is to show “hard and juvenile detention centers. to reach” youth that someone Community News ...3, 4, 5, 6 The mission of the HLYF is cares. to positively transform the lives As I entered I felt a strong Church News ...... 6 of “at risk” and “hard to reach” sense of commitment and focus youth and their families to make for our youth. There were them productive and engaged people from far and near who Black History ...... 7 members of society through the attended the function. Notables influence of sports and the attending the function were Entertainment ...... 7 provision of programs for Honorable Pat Glass, former education, economic, health and Manatee County Commissioner, cultural development. Kathy King, chairman Manatee Sports...... 8 We know that poverty and County Republican Party, Bill joblessness contribute to the Grant, Executive Committee Henry Lawrence with representative from Channel 6 problem. The trigger, however, Manatee Republican Party, State News ...... 9 for the explosive violence China Smith Boxing great and BY STEVE MARSHALL Foundation also known as among many of today’s young Founder China Smith and National News...... 9 SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER HLYF in 1985. street criminals is the absence Friends Foundation, Inc., Rick Lawrence recruited active of people – family, adults, Reynolds, former Buccaneer, BRADENTON - Former and retired NFL players, to teachers, preachers, coaches and Church Directory .....10, 11 NFL star Henry Lawrence of the provide football camps for kids, others – who would care enough Oakland Raiders, created the as well as culturally diversified about these young people to LAWRENCE Henry Lawrence Youth activities and seminars for nurture and discipline them. continued on pg. 3

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(727) 896-2922 Fax (727) 823-2568 Email: [email protected] www.theweeklychallenger.com OPINION Readership: 100,000 monthly THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human Had They Known They Were Slaves and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief BY HARRY C. ALFORD overcome them. Won’t fight them this opportunity as we owe it to on. When the victories roll in they that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. NNPA COLUMNIST and certainly won’t try to go our children and grandchildren. will be there cutting the ribbons; around them. The Stimulus Bill is an equalizer if making the speeches and issuing Harriet Tubman was America has now been blessed we do it right. the plaques as if they helped do it truly an American hero. She with a visionary and a person of It is startling to have found that from the start. The point is: Let’s provided freedom for slaves via courage. These times are very so many local officials in our com- get it done. the operation of the Underground tough but, alas, we have someone munities do not share this Let us all, the positive thinkers, Railroad. Daily, she risked her life who is not fidgety and confronts optimism. Their minds have been get in and start the progress. We so that others could escape the the matters head on. molded that blacks will not be have at least until the end of year savagery of human bondage. He has introduced to us the included in any program and that 2010 to take advantage of these She also provided great Stimulus Bill, also known as the we are destined to be last even programs and change our commu- service to the Union Army during American Recovery and with a black president and a nities for the better. Jobs by the the Civil War. Her written reports Reinvestment Act of 2009. This Congressional Black Caucus that thousands, revenue by the billions on Confederate troop movements bill has an enormous amount of isn’t afraid of anything. and a quality of life that has been proved to be very valuable to opportunities to help un-served When I meet these individuals missing in our environment are The Weekly Challenger union generals such as Grant and and underserved communities and hear their negativism I want to some of the things at stake. Sherman and probably hastened begin to “level the playing field”. slap them upside their head and Freedom is not free and power is distributed the Union victory. There is nearly a trillion shout WAKE UP! Instead I concedes nothing without a in the following cities: After the Civil War and the dollars in contracts, grants and compose myself and state “Would demand. Let us not doubt and sit newly won freedom of slaves, programs to address our local you mind if we try to bring some and watch these opportunities go St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa there was a formal retirement infrastructures, schools, housing, of these grants/contracts to your by. Yes, it is going to take a lot of Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor ceremony for this great lady. Her businesses, environment, etc. This community so that we can prepare hard work but that is the nature of Bradenton last public words were: “In my will be the biggest program in the your community for the future and the world. Nothing that is worth- career I saved over 1000 slaves. I history of the United States and it bring opportunity to your busi- while is easy. would have saved thousands more has been made very clear that nesses and youth?” After all, hard work is only had they known they were equal opportunity and the US Civil They squirm a little bit and roll something that is in our heritage. The Weekly Challenger slaves.” Yes, many times you can Rights Act will be strictly enforced their eyes and finally state “I won’t So now, let’s honor our ancestors get comfortable with your plight in its implementation and there fight you and I hope you win.” with a very intense effort and Published weekly on Thursdays by and consider it the norm. You can will be total transparency every This isn’t about me; it’s about us! mountains full of hard work. The Weekly Challenger accept it and never improve your step of the way. I don’t care what your racist Harry C. Alford to President 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. plight. Today, we have a different Never before has such been governor said and how your state Barack Obama: “Mr. President, we St. Petersburg, FL 33705 form of slavery, a high tech offered to us and never before can legislature has been treating you. are all very impressed with your (727) 896-2922 version. Many of us don’t have we just go to “sleep” on this one. It There is a new “sheriff” in DC and hard work and tenacity.” President chains but are restricted by is time to go to work and change his administration is the real deal. Barack Obama to Harry C. Alford: LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES negative attitudes and defeatism. the status of our communities. My What do we do with these types of “You haven’t seen hard work yet. $50 for 1 year They accept the difficulties thrown brothers and sisters we must seize doubters? Ignore them and move We are just getting started.” SINGLE COPY at them and will not fight to 50 cents ATTENTION POSTMASTER: President Obama Took Send all address changes to The Weekly Challenger Dr. King’s Dream To The World Stage 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 BY MARC H. MORIAL justice everywhere.” crisis since the Great Depression combat fear and want wherever NO PAPER? NNPA COLUMNIST Forty-one years ago, April 4, and the wars in Iraq and they exist.” If you have not received your paper 1968, when Dr. King was assassi- Afghanistan threaten global Before his NATO allies, during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 Early this month, nated on the balcony of the stability. Obama stressed the need for inter- President Obama made an impres- Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, he That is why President national cooperation in fighting DEADLINES sive debut on the world stage in was in the process of broadening Obama’s message of global coop- the war in Afghanistan and All news items, advertising copy and related art his first foreign visits - to London his message from one focused eration and shared responsibility combating Al-Qaeda, saying that submitted for publication on Thursday must be for the G20 economic summit and exclusively on the suffering of and his singular brand of personal the terrorist group could attack any at the office of The Weekly Challenger to Strasbourg, France where he African-Americans to one that diplomacy on display at both nation and that every country has a no later than 4 p.m. Monday met with his fellow NATO emphasized the economic, summits was such a welcome stake in its defeat. members. political and spiritual interdepend- departure from the go-it-alone On April 4, 1967, one year to COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER And while Obama’s standout ence of all people. policies of the last eight years. the day before his assassination, The views expressed by The Challenger performance has practically made He spoke out against the war In London, the president Dr. King gave a speech at columnists/advice columnists do not his status as this country’s first in Vietnam, against apartheid in helped negotiate an agreement by Riverside Church in New York in necessarily reflect the views of African-American president a South Africa, and he made the the leaders of the world’s largest which he called for a revolution of The Weekly Challenger. By publishing non-issue, one cannot help but point that while life for black economies to make more than $1 values saying that, “in the final such columns, The Challenger is not notice how he and the First Lady Americans was hard, “millions of trillion available for new lending. analysis our loyalties must advocating the following of any advice added a splash of color to the poor white Americans are in With the loss of another 633,000 become ecumenical rather than or suggestion expressed. meetings with their European economic bondage that is scarcely jobs in March here at home, and sectional. Every nation must now counterparts. less oppressive.” Dr. King bravely unemployment now at 8.5 percent, develop an overriding loyalty to SUBMISSIONS POLICY Obama’s emergence as a called for “a worldwide fellowship the president emphasized that “no mankind as a whole in order to Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may world leader also reminds us that that lifts neighborly concern corner of the globe can wall itself preserve the best in their individ- be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for not so long ago, Martin Luther beyond one’s tribe, race, class, and off from the threats of the 21st ual societies.” considerations of liability. All submissions become King, Jr and others were roundly nation…” century, or from the needs and In his first foreign trip as the sole property of The Weekly Challenger. criticized for straying outside the Those words are just as concerns of fellow nations. 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PETERSBURG – Buy The fourth-graders will learn stock investments over a 10- 6th St. S, St. Petersburg, will The garden is a collabora- fruits and herbs. The project a stock? Sell a stock? Take your the basics of investing and risk year period in just one day, the hold a Garden Harvest tive effort between Eckerd goal was to provide hands-on investment questions to a local taking and meet with a financial fourth-graders will learn about Celebration Thursday, April 23, College and Lakewood learning opportunities and fourth-grader – they may know advisor. They will discuss their diversified portfolios, including beginning with a tour of the Elementary. Eckerd environ- encourage healthy eating habits the answer after attending new knowledge over a Chick- bonds, CDs, savings accounts garden at 6 p.m., followed by a mental studies majors worked for both college and elementary Invest for Success Friday, April fil-A business lunch and receive and commodities. The students program and “edible garden with Lakewood students to students. 24 at USF St. Petersburg. awards at the end of the day for will create logos for their taste” at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Donald plan, plant, maintain and For more information, The event takes place in the achievement and involvement. investment teams and create Eastman, Eckerd College harvest an organic garden at the contact Peggy McCabe, (727) Campus Activities Center, “The students will gain graphs to keep track of stock president, and St. Petersburg elementary school. The planting 893-2196. located at the corner of 6th Ave. insight into the investment gains and losses. S. and 2nd St. S, from 9:30 a.m. world,” said Mary Jo Jackson, Their end-of-day celebra- to 2 p.m. assistant professor of marketing. tion will feature a visit from USFSP students from the “They’ll learn stock purchasing USF mascot Rocky the Bull and College of Business Strategic and selling from companies the Chick-fil-A cow. Invest for Sharronah Scott, Beverly ORDINATION Project Management class they are familiar with.” Success is sponsored by Allen, Faith Armstrong, Linda organized a day-long, hands-on Invest for Success will Verizon, the Tampa Bay Rays, continued from front page Gidron, Joan Golden, Michelle experience for 160 fourth- begin with an opening bell at 10 Busch Gardens, Publix, Chick- James Golden, Jr., Kevin Hartzog, Shanequa Johnson, graders from Maximo and a.m., starting the market activity fil-A and USF St. Petersburg. Hartzog, Willie Johnson, Nycole Jones, Christine Sanderlin Elementary schools. for the day. By tracking mock Michael Jones, William McClendon, Nicole Howard- McClendon, Jacob Wade, Lucy Williams; McCullough, James Wade, Evangelists St.Clair Grosvenor Lewis Williams; Deaconesses and Sandra Grosvernor. Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. The Links, Inc. Present Shikara Dodson, Ashlee Ford, Senior Pastor ‘Jazz On The Bayou’

ST. PETERSBURG - The stirring jazz from some of the Museum and Sanderlin Center’s LAWRENCE Jesse Yawn. Other entertain- “We do everything in our St. Petersburg Chapter of The area’s finest musicians. Grandparents program. “Each of ment was provided by accom- power to provide programming Links, Inc. is set to raise spirits The Links, Inc. is a national, these organizations makes a dif- continued from front page plished and famed jazz and outlets for youth dealing and lots of funds at its upcoming not-for-profit organization ference in the lives of many Odell Brisee, former Pro NFL musician Sydnay Wingfield. with the many ills of society “Jazz on the Bayou,” an elegant committed to enhancing the every day,” said Dr. Mendee player, Robert Smith Jr. city of Angela Washington filled the while helping them be produc- cultural celebration that brings quality of life in communities Ligon, chair of the event Palmetto Advisory Board, Mr. room with intense feelings as tive citizens,” said Geneva together the best in music, food throughout the country. The committee. “We look forward to and Mrs. Ed Dick, Founder of she executed various gospel Persia, executive director of and fun in support of some of civic club’s commitment to celebrating with our community Children’s Home Facility, Irene renditions to the delight of the programs. She went on to say our community’s most community service manifests and it is always our honor to give Pridgen, President Pro Athletes attendees. that the Foundation is always important causes. through four facets: national back.” Marketing, Jim McCloud, The Henry Lawrence Youth looking for positive volunteers On Sunday, May 3, St. trends and services; international Tickets are available at Director of Genesis Health Foundation offers several to aide with the many facets of Petersburg’s Historic Rutland/ trends and services; the arts and several local outlets including: Services of Sarastoa, Home positive activities to support the Foundation. Farley Estate will transform into services to youth. The St. Petersburg Chamber of Grown Champions-former pro- positive growth in young I was even given some time a night in New Orleans, where a Proceeds from “Jazz on the Commerce; The St. Petersburg fessional, college and high people, such as Youth Health at the microphone to speak complete Mardi Gras theme, Bayou” will benefit: The Royal Branch of the NAACP and school athletes-Chip Nelson, Fairs that partner with Manatee about our youth and endorse the including a second line, will Theater Big Brothers/Big Sisters Ligon & Ligon, D.D.S. Whitmore Fowler, Louis B. County Health Department and much needed efforts and sweep attendees away with soul- program; Carter G. Woodson Goff, Harold Smith, Jr. and Rod features health screenings for accomplishments of the founda- Brooks. A huge supporter of the STD, Teen Pregnancy, and HIV. tion and the extremely positive foundation, Ken Griffey Sr., Football camps are offered that effects it’s had in the lives of our was scheduled to speak but partner with the Boys and Girls youth. received unexpected yet Club of Manatee. A very “I am thankful that I have pleasing news that day that he popular program is a behavior been afforded this mission to was to be appointed as Baseball modification component that help save our youth and be a Commissioner for the new utilizes daily exchange tech- positive force in their lives,” baseball league. He sent, niques designed by students Lawrence said. “I encourage however great words of inspira- with assistance from facilitators everyone to continue supporting tion and support. The event was and other professionals. The and lending themselves to hosted by Antawan Smith who most meaningful program to impart meaningful indelible is a sports personality with SNN students is the back to school contributions of nuggets to News Channel 6 of Sarasota. drives that distribute school these youth’s lives.” Smith is a huge supporter of supplies to thousands of youth. To find out more informa- the foundation as well. One of the most powerful and tion on the Henry Lawrence Attendees were mesmerized by popular programs is the Foundation please call 941-545- the mellow sounds of interna- practical life skills training 4279 or email [email protected]. tionally acclaimed Jazz singer workshop.

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Junior League of Clearwater- Members, Fostering Hope very empowering experience Dunedin, Inc., (JLCD) is proud Florida, Inc. - Life Book for our children, said Gloria to announce the winners of its Supplies for Foster Children, West-Lawson, Executive ST. PETERSBURG - enced Ruth (Ruth 1:6). As a have stood in line by them, 2008-09 Community Grants. Clothes to Kids, Inc. - Clothing Director of Fostering Hope WOL Academic Youth Camp result, Ruth prospered and her worked alongside them, or Winners were selected from a and Shoes for Foster Children Florida. announces a Mother’s Day lineage changed the world. lived down the street from field of applicants from local & Low-Income Families, The Junior League of tribute to remember at the 2009 While many of these women them. However, you may not non-profit organizations that Suncoast Voices for Children Clearwater-Dunedin is an Naomi Red Carpet Recognition prefer to remain anonymous, have truly known the extraordi- serve the foster care community Foundation, Inc. - Little Things organization of women Brunch - Honoring Her Life, they have contributed gener- nary deeds these ordinary in Pinellas & Pasco counties. Make a Big Difference and the committed to promoting volun- Lineage and Legacy Saturday, ously in their communities, women have done throughout The League had $5,000 in total Heart Gallery of Pinellas & tarism, developing the potential May 9, 9:00 a.m., at the Hilton, work-places, and especially in their life, unless you attend an to distribute for specific Pasco- Imagine Me. of women and improving com- St. Petersburg Carillon Park. their homes among their event of this kind.” community projects. Thanks to the Junior munities through the effective Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. families. This is why the WOL Many more families have Winners received $1000 for League of Clearwater-Dunedin action and leadership of trained This event starts with the Academic Youth Camp has come forth to submit names of each project and are listed our kids will have an opportuni- volunteers. Its purpose is exclu- rolling out of a fifty-foot, plush chosen to recognize these their mothers to be included below by agency name and the ty to create Life Books which sively educational and charita- red carpet, as fifty remarkable women. Proceeds from this with this year’s induction of the project the grant will apply to: will capture a piece of their ble. women make up the slate of event will benefit scholarships 2009 Naomi Honorees. This YMCA of the Suncoast High history and preserve their 2009 Naomi Honorees. As they and ongoing youth program/ event promises to be an arrive by limousine, they will activity needs. occasion to remember as the be greeted by a host of family “The names of mothers 2009 Naomi Honorees are and friends. This celebration is submitted for this event has lavished in heart-felt recogni- Spring Plant Sale To Benefit The in honor of seasoned women, increased daily since we tion, gifts, and other expres- ages fifty and up, who publicly announced it,” says sions of love. All of which to be exemplify Godly wisdom, Teralyn Hodge, Camp done over a delicious, hot, Salvation Army Family Shelter compassion and servitude as a Administrator. “Those organiz- buffet breakfast brunch. role model for those following ing the event were so humbled Family tables and individ- ST. PETERSBURG - On Celebration for the moms and 2008 she has raised nearly 150 them. with excitement, when they ual seating are limited, but Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to children of its family shelter plants and will have them on These women of faith, learned one of the Naomi reservations are still available. 2 p.m. The Salvation Army of unit. sale at The Salvation Army. favor and fortitude represent a Honorees to stroll the red For more information, please St. Petersburg will host a plant A ten-year-old local If you would like more legacy, such as that of the carpet is over 90 years of age.” contact the camp office at (727) sale at its church facility located community child has taken on information on this sale please biblical character, Naomi. Hodge described the 2009 323-0821. at 3800 9th Ave. N. in St. the task of seeking a variety of contact Gail Stark at (727) 550- Naomi’s life touched and influ- Naomi Honorees as, “You may Petersburg. The proceeds from plant seeds and plant cuttings in 8080 ext 332 or by email at the sale of the plants will be order to grow them herself for [email protected] used to benefit a Mother’s Day the plant sale. Since Christmas army.org Kindergarten And New Student Registration Begins

CLEARWATER - School Using the school computer or include: WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR registration for kindergarten- their home computer, they - Birth Certificate, or other ers and students new to the simply log on to the Student proof of identity/age district has begun for the Reservation System (SRS), - Proof of Residency 2009-10 school year. Parents located on the home page of - Child’s Social Security can follow three easy steps to the district website. Number (optional) register a child for school. The SRS is a way for the - Florida Certificate of 18th Annual Step 1: Find Your Zoned district to keep up-to-date Immunization School student assignment informa- - Physical Examination Parents will need to look tion. The SRS allows parents Certificate within the last 12 Alpha Scholarship up their zoned school by using to enroll in school, change months the Zone School Locator their residence address, The first day of school for on the district website, request a different school Pinellas County Schools is Golf Tournament www.pcsb.org, located under during the Open Enrollment Tuesday, August 25. “PCS News” to determine the Period, or apply to magnet Students must be 5 years old SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009 zoned school. If parents do not programs/schools, fundamen- on or before Sept. 1, to attend have access to a computer, tal schools or career academy kindergarten. PASADENA YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB they may call the Student programs during the applica- Some elementary and 6300 PASADENA POINT BOULEVARD, GULFPORT, FLORIDA Assignment office at (727) tion period. This system is middle magnet schools, funda- 588-6210. available in both English and mental middle schools and Check-in begins at 11:30 A.M. Step 2: Reserve a Seat Spanish. high school magnet and To reserve a seat, parents Step 3: Register at Your academy programs are still Come early and practice your swing! should go to their zoned Child’s Zoned School taking late applications. Shotgun Start at 1:00 P.M. school or any nearby school to The final step is for Parents may contact the school get a ParentCONNECTxp parents to visit the assigned directly to apply. For addition- User ID and Password (if they school and deliver the required al information about $85.00 Per Golfer don’t already have one for documents these programs, visit Fee includes use of driving range and another child in their family). Required documents www.pcsb.org/schooloptions. balls and a Club House dinner. 4-Person Best Ball Scramble (USGA Rules) Third Annual AWARDS & PRIZES FOR ALL! Men • Women • Seniors 65+ Caregivers Conference

The community is invited sponsored by the Midtown Natasha Walker and Barbara to attend the Third Annual Health Council and funded by Williams. Agencies providing Caregivers Conference April 25, Allegany Franciscan Ministries. services will be available to from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The It will be held at The Hospice of meet with attendees. The event theme is “Surviving the the Florida Suncoast 2050 First is free and persons planning to Caregiver Experience: Mind, Ave. So., St. Petersburg. attend should contact the Body and Spirit.” Speakers include Susan Sanderlin Center at 727-321- The conference is Gilbert, Rev. Louis Murphy Sr., 9444 to register. St. Petersburg Black Caucus Annual Membership Meeting

Please join Earnest Williams, We invite you to become a ask questions in advance of the For Further Information and Entry Forms Contact: president and members of the part of the re-organization of meeting, or would like addi- Walter Hall, Co-Chairman (813) 977-4755 St. Petersburg Black Caucus at the caucus, assist in setting the tional information, please call Jim Cleaves, Co-Chairman (941) 924-4883 its annual membership meeting agenda for the future, and (727) 823-5566 or visit the web Saturday, May 9 at 616 4th St. strategize on electing strong site at www.democraticblak- Sponsored By Theta Eta Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. N. St. Petersburg, from 9 - democrats for the future. caucusfl.org P.O. Box 15024, St. Petersburg, FL 33733 11:00 a.m. Should you desire to RSVP, THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 5 COMMUNITY NEWS The Poynter Institute Names Ann W. Madsen Development Director CALENDAR ST. PETERSBURG – Times, founded the Institute in public relations and marketing and OF EVENTS The Poynter Institute, one of the 1975. Major funding for the eventually led to senior-level nation’s top schools for profession- Institute comes from Times positions in fund development. al journalists and media leaders, dividends, an investment account She was director of marketing Courtesy of has announced the appointment of and program tuition, as well as for Mutual of New York’s Ann W. Madsen of Manlius, N.Y., grants and individual contribu- Health Insurance Division, as director of development. In this tions. Madsen will seek to associate vice president of capacity, Madsen will serve as the advance the development Institutional Advancement at chief development officer for the program, now in its fifth year. She Cazenovia College and chief school. She reports to the institute’s will focus on major gifts. advancement officer for the largest president, Dr. Karen B. Dunlap, Poynter believed journalism human services agency in and Butch Ward, managing was a “sacred trust and a great Syracuse. Before moving to Saturday and Sunday, April 25 - 26 - Green Thumb director. privilege” and that journalism and Florida, she served as interim Festival, Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N. 9 a.m. to 4 “The appointment of democracy are best served under executive director for Cornell p.m. Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration. Ann Madsen as develop- local, independent media University’s cooperative extension ment director signals a new era ownership. Today, the Institute operation in Onondaga County. Ann W. Madsen Featuring more than 200 exhibitors and vendors, the for Poynter as we evolve with the provides on-site and online Madsen has been the recipient festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the 133- news industry,” said Dr. training to thousands of journal- of numerous national awards for editing, TV and radio, ethics and acre park in west St. Petersburg. Dunlap. “Ann’s experience ists, media leaders, educators marketing and communications. diversity, journalism education across academic, corporate and and citizens every year. She is the recipient of multiple and visual journalism. Sunday, April 26 - Gospel Brunch at the Carter G. nonprofit sectors is the ideal fit for A graduate of Trinity College honors for community service. Poynter’s News University Woodson Museum: Part of The Studio@620 5th our mission and financial needs.” in Burlington, Vt., Madsen began Founded in 1975 in St. (www.newsu.org) offers Anniversary Celebration. Dr. Carter G. Woodson African Madsen, who spent a her career as a reporter for the Petersburg, The Poynter newsroom training to journalists American Museum, 2240 9th Ave. S. 11 a.m. decade as a working journalist, Syracuse Newspapers. She Institute is one of the nation’s top and journalism students through www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620. was most recently vice went on to work in editorial capac- schools for professional journal- interactive e-learning modules and president of corporate advance- ities at two other New York news- ists, future journalists and jour- links to other journalism education Sunday, April 26 - St. Anthony's Triathlon, Vinoy, North and training opportunities. Poynter ment at the Corporation for Public papers and was one of the first nalism teachers. Poynter Straub and Spa Beach Parks. 6:50 a.m.to 1 p.m. Swim Online (www.poynter.org) is Broadcasting in Central New York. women appointed an editor for the offers training throughout the year 1.5K Bike 40K Run 10K. www.satriathlon.com or 727- the industry’s daily destination for She’ll help carry forward the Gannett Group’s Observer- in the areas of online and multime- 825-1521. vision of Nelson Poynter, who as Dispatch in Utica, N.Y. Her career dia, leadership and manage- news and conversation about jour- nalism. chairman of the St. Petersburg transitioned from journalism to me n t , reporting, writing and Wednesday, April 29 - Wednesdays at Williams, Williams Park, between 1st and 2nd Ave. N. and 3rd and 4th St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon. CLASSIFIED

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Friendship Missionary Baptist know that I love you, as Peter reaching out to the world, preaching Violence/Start The Love March Church, 3300 31 St. S., St. Petersburg. answered – expect to hear Him say, the gospel to the unsaved and teaching “One Lord, One Faith, One “Then tend my lamb!” Take care of the saved to serve by demonstrating ST. PETERSBURG - The manner. It is unspeakable to to put an end to the availability Baptism, One Church” those who are infants in the faith. the love of Christ. When Jesus came to our planet, Striving to be like Christ means we Weekly Activities St. Petersburg Branch of the even think that we have arrived and the ease by which arsenal His life was always about people. If, must love Him with all of our heart, Weekly Meditation on WRXB at NAACP Announces a March in at this point and time in our weapons such as AK-47s and then, you are determined to follow body, soul and mind! 6:45 a.m. Tune in to hear Dr. John A. honor of Paris Whitehead who lives. We march not just for others can end up in the hands Him don’t be surprised that the Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., God’s Evans, Sr. was fatally shot and killed due Paris, but for every senseless of those who seek to kill and adventure will lead you neck deep anointed and appointed leader and the Wednesday Noon Day Bible into the needs of people. When you go entire Friendship MBC Family extends Study; 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; to an unspeakable act of and needless murder that has destroy that which we hold off calling as Peter did, He will want a cordial welcome to each of you. Join 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. violence. occurred in our city. We march dear-the right to LIFE. to know what happened to your love us for regular worship services Sunday Visit www.fmbctheship.org. or Participants are asked to to let the lawless persons For additional information for Him. He will ask, “Do you love at 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. send email to [email protected]. gather at the Bartlett Park residing in our community regarding “RAISE YOUR Me?” If your answer is yes, Lord, you We are believers in Christ who are Phone: 727-906-8300. Recreation Center, Frank H know that “Enough Is Enough”. HANDS: STOP THE Pierce Center, 2000 7th St. S. in We stand arm in arm to work VIOLENCE/START THE St. Petersburg, Florida April 25, with the families who have LOVE MARCH, please contact 2009. The march will begin fallen victim to acts of violence, Ray Tampa, Trenia Cox,Rene Greater Mt. Zion AME Church promptly at 10:00. with the residents and other Flowers, or Cassandra Jackson “There is a need for the organizations who share our at (727)898-3310. Greater Mt. Zion AME Church Lancaster. Prayer and Conduct, Breakout Sessions for Married community - the entire community concern and sense of urgency, The St. Petersburg Branch 1045 16th St. S., St. Petersburg, Rhonda Ryan. Excelling from the Women; Single Women; Tender Rev. Clarence A. Williams, Pastor. Inside Out, Carlissa Stallings. Temple Hearts, ages 16 - 23; and our Retirees. to take a stand when an innocent and we stand ready to work in of the NAACP continues the “Virtuous Women Walking in Maintenance, Ayakio Watkins. Life End the day developing your life such as Paris’ is taken so any way possible with the St. struggle for equality and justice God’s Authority” 2009 Annual Balance, June Allen. Individual Spiritual Plan (ISP) quickly and in such an inhumane Petersburg Police Department for all people. Women’s Conference, April 24 - 26, Young Ladies, Tender Hearts 16 - Sunday Worship Service: 7:30 Opening Worship Service Friday 7:00 23, Beautiful in God’s Eyes, Katrina a.m. Speaker: Mrs. Ayakio p.m. Speaker: Rev Shirley Jenkins. What Does God Say About Watkins, 11:00 a.m. Speaker:Minister Williams. Workshops Saturday Him, Dianne Williams. Becoming the Sharon Saulsby. 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Woman God Wants You to Be, Sharon To register please call: Greater Mt Seminole High School Students Walking in Your Destiny, Wilma Saulsby. Zion AME Church 727-894-1393. To Honor Fallen Classmates Mt. Zion Progressive During Spring Blood Drive Missionary Baptist Church

SEMINOLE - Students at will be held from 7:30 a.m. to Bay area high school students “Impact the World by Equipping through Third Grade April 25th 11 Bradshaw, 894-1612. Seminole High School are dedi- 2:30 p.m. in front of the school, donate fifteen percent of the Believers to Reach the Lost with the a.m.- 12 p.m. Room 101. Mt. Zion Progressive MBC is cating their blood donations which is located at 8901 131 St. blood needed by local patients. Gospel of Jesus Christ” Mt Zion adventure summer camp. located at 955 20th St. So. FMI 894- Tuesday, April 21, in honor of N. in Seminole. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Joyful Sounds Children’s Music Contact Pat Fried at 822-0443 or for 4311. Academy and Choir, Kindergarten preschool information contact Diane their classmates who died Seminole High school FBS currently provides blood recently in a horrific automobile sponsors regular blood drives to and blood components to patients at accident. Large dedication cards help provide a safe and suffi- 84 hospitals and other ambula- in the names of Joey Ruzecki, cient blood supply here in our tory healthcare facilities in 40 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Nate Richardson, LeShawn community. Tuesday’s blood Northern Florida, Southern Smith and Keith MacCollom drive was scheduled prior to the Alabama, Southern Georgia and “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. (Prayer + garnered nominations from the Dove, will be available for school accident and is now hoped to be Tampa Bay counties. Almost ONE HOPE” Understanding = Spiritual Healing) Stellar, and GRAMMY Awards and blood donors to sign. These will part of the life giving, healing 300,000 volunteer donations are Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:30- was honored by the Holy Hip Hop then be presented to the respec- process for those impacted by needed annually. Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope 7:30 p.m. and Bible Study 7:30-8:30. Association for his invaluable service, Church family invite you to our Thursday Prayer Band, 11:00 a.m. sacrifice, labor and contributions to tive families. The blood drive the tragedy. Annually, Tampa weekly services and events. and Mass Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. the music industry. Early Morning Service 7:45; UPCOMING EVENT: “We cannot shine if we have not Sunday School 9:15 (Classes for all “FLAME” CONCERT, April 25, taken time to fill our lamps.” ages) Mid-Morning Service 10:30. “FLAME” has released three albums,

New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

1210 Union St. S., St. Petersburg. April 19 and will continue Thursday Church - Rev. Ernest Jones - Pastor. New Pleasant Grove Baptist 4/23 at 7 p.m. with Mt. Pilgrim The celebration will conclude Sunday Church cordially invites you to join us Missionary Baptist Church - Rev. 4/26 at 4pm with the Bethel in the celebration of our 2nd Church Clark Hazley - Pastor, Friday 4/24 at 7 Metropolitan Baptist Church - Rev. Anniversary. We kicked it off Sunday, p.m. with Galilee Missionary Baptist Rickey Houston - Pastor.

Prayer Tower Church of God

Let’s Give Him The Praise! black and silver. Your support and Missionary Carolyn Johnson of Bible Sponsored by: The Young Women prayers are appreciated. Thank you in Way COGIC, St Petersburg. Our of Prayer Tower. advance from The Young Women of afternoon service begins at 4:30 p.m. The Young Women of Prayer Prayer Tower COGIC Dual Day 2009. with our guest speaker being Bishop Tower Church of God in Christ are Past to Present, Leaning and Cedric Sands of By the Word of Faith inviting ALL young women ages 14- Trusting in the Lord” Church. Everyone is welcome to 40 to come and be a part of our Young Prayer Tower COGIC come out and join us as we celebrate Women’s Choir for our Dual Day Prayer Tower will be having their our 22nd Annual Dual Day at Prayer 2009 service Sunday, April 26, at annual Dual Day Sunday, April 26. Tower. Our church address is 1137 11:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal will be Our theme for this service is “Past to 37th St. S., St Petersburg. Feel free to held Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at Present, Leaning and Trusting in the contact Missionary Christine Prayer Tower. All that are interested, Lord”. The reference scriptures is Beacham at 643-8727 if you have please contact Sis. LaMour Welch at Proverbs 3:5. Our colors for the further questions regarding the (727) 643-9212 or Sis. Darlene Welch occasion are black and silver. Our service. (727) 504-6041 for additional infor- morning service begins at 11:30 a.m. mation. The colors for Dual Day are with our guest speaker being

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Upcoming Events for April and study the Bible with us and learn Church, under the leadership of its April 26 - Red and White Mission “What Baptist Believe”. dynamic, spirited, man of God, the Program featuring 9:30 a.m. Special Children and Youth Ministry Reverend Brian Kenneth Brown, its guest Sunday school teachers; 4:00 Meetings are held every Monday at official staff of Deacons and Trustees, p.m. Worship Experience 6:00 p.m. Children in the community and the entire congregation of St. April 27 - 2009 PIZZA Ministry are welcomed to join us. Mark, extends to the community at featuring “Movie Nights.” Sharing the Sunday School Teachers’ large, its wishes that there would be an gospel with children in the community Meetings are held every Tuesday at overflowing of God’s blessings upon by way of movies, rap sessions, food, 7:00 p.m. their lives. St. Mark is grounded in a fun and fellowship. Senior Hour of Power Bible Study Christ-centered doctrine that has as its St. Mark Offers … is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. central theme, a belief that we are a Sunday School is held for both Prayer Meeting and Bible Study haven of hope, help, and healing for a children and adults of all ages. Sunday every Thursday evening at 7:00. world hungering for and thirsting after School starts each Sunday morning at St. Mark After School Tutoring the enlightened word of God. At St. 9:30. All are invited to come out and Ministry: Open to all school age Mark, we are Christians willing to join us. children ever Tuesday, Wednesday, work and partner in unity, praising Baptist Training Union is each and Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. God for His awesome gift, His son Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Homework help and reading tutors Jesus Christ. general public are invited to come out available.

Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week.

THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 7 BLACK HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Today In Black History

He was known as the Black In 1888, Granville T. Thomas Edison. Woods developed a system for Born in Columbus, Ohio, overhead electric conducting Woods dedicated his life to lines for railroads, which aided developing a variety of inven- in the development of the tions relating to the railroad overhead railroad system found industry. To some he was in cities such as Chicago, St. April Is Jazz known as the "Black Edison", Louis, and New York City. In both great inventors of their his early thirties, he became time. Woods invented more interested in thermal power and Appreciation Month! than a dozen devices to steam-driven engines. And, in Granville T. Woods, April improve electric railway cars 1889, he filed his first patent By the time you’re reading Month as an historical and living school. 23, 1856 – January 30, 1910, and many more for controlling for an improved steam-boiler this issue of the Weekly American art form. The Al Downing Tampa Bay was an African American the flow of electricity. His most furnace. In 1892, a complete Challenger, there will be approx- A question that arises each Jazz Association, Inc. (ADTBJA) inventor. He was born in noted invention was a system Electric Railway System was imately eight days remaining in time JAM is discussed is, “how has lent its hand in the celebra- Columbus, Ohio and died in for letting the engineer of a operated at Coney Island, the month of April. Do you know can I celebrate and support Jazz tion of JAM by offering “free” New York. train know how close his train NY. In 1887, he patented what the month of April repre- Appreciation Month?” Here’s a events this month. On April 19, Granville T. Woods literally was to others. This device the Synchronous Multiplex sents for this column and for its brief list taken from the internet, ADTBJA hosted their annual Al learned his skills on the job. He helped cut down accidents and Railway Telegraph, which readers? Well, if you didn’t but you can be creative and come Downing Jazz Education attended school in Columbus collisions between trains. allowed communications before, now you do…it’s Jazz up with your own great and inter- Scholarshlip Competition at until age ten when he then went Woods literally learned his between train stations from Appreciation Month. That’s esting ideas: Perkins Elementary School at to work with his father. They skills on the job. Attending moving trains. Woods' “JAM” for short! Join your local jazz club, i.e. The Al Downing Theatre, St. worked in a machine shop that school in Columbus until age invention made it possible for In 2001, the Smithsonian Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Petersburg. This is a very special made speed equipment for ten, he served an apprentice- trains to communicate with the Institution and its National Association, Inc., Tampa Jazz event where high school seniors carriages and repaired railroad ship in a machine shop and station and with other trains so Museum of American History Club, Sarasota Jazz Club. may compete for scholarships equipment and machinery. learned the trades of machinist they knew exactly where they designated the month of April as Find a jazz website or locate awarded by ADTBJA. Woods studied other machine and blacksmith. During his were at all times. Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM); a station that plays “real” jazz. Another event which workers in different pieces of youth he also went to night Alexander Graham Bell’s a month to celebrate jazz as both That is distinct from so-called ADTBJA promoted this month equipment and was said to have school and took private lessons. company purchased the rights a historical and living American “smooth jazz” which is primarily was held April 22 at the Enoch paid workers to teach him elec- Although he had to leave to Woods’ “telegraphony,” art form. Recognized by all 50 instrumental pop or rhythm and Davis Center, St. Petersburg. It trical concepts. formal school at age ten, enabling him to become a full- states and 20 countries JAM is blues music. You can find your was a jazz concert paying tribute Woods dedicated his life to Granville T. Woods realized time inventor. Among his other well being represented. Each local NPR station at to Jazz Masters past and present developing a variety of that learning and education top inventions were a steam year during JAM, the www.npr.jazz.com. featuring a local jazz quintet. improvements relating to the were essential to developing boiler furnace and an automatic Smithsonian Institution goes all Listen to a jazz CD. Don’t Both events promoted and hosted railroad industry and, within critical skills that would allow air brake used to slow or stop out to present a multitude of jazz know what to listen to? Start by ADTBJA were “free” to the two years, became Chief him to express his creativity trains. Wood’s electric car was events and orchestral perform- with an instrument you like. public, and are prime examples Engineer of the steamer. Two with machinery. powered by overhead wires. It ances. Interested parties may Look for music by jazz pianists, of what an organization can do to years later he obtained employ- In 1872, Woods obtained a was the third rail system to obtain or view a complete jazz trumpeters, jazz flautists, celebrate Jazz Appreciation ment with D&S Railroads, job as a fireman on the Danville keep cars running on the right schedule of JAM events at the etc. Month. Hat’s off to ADTBJA for driving a steam locomotive. and Southern railroad in track. Smithsonian, as well as in other Read a jazz magazine such as its fine contribution to “Keeping Unfortunately, despite his high Missouri, eventually becoming Success led to law suits countries at: www.smithsonian- Jazz Times, Jazziz, or Down Beat. Jazz Alive!” aptitude and valuable education an engineer. He invested his filed by Thomas Edison who jazz.org/jam/jam calendar.asp Watch a jazz-themed movie Now that you’re more and expertise, Woods was spare time in studying electron- sued Granville Woods claiming Further distinguishing the such as “Round Midnight,” familiar with JAM, and if you denied opportunities and pro- ics. In 1874, Granville Woods that he was the first inventor of month of April as Jazz “Bird,” “Young Man With A were unable to celebrate this motions because of the color of moved to Springfield, Illinois, the multiplex telegraph. Woods Appreciation Month, August 18, Horn,” etc. or a jazz documentary. year, then set your sites on doing his skin. Out of frustration and and worked in a rolling mill. In eventually won, but Edison 2003, President George W. Bush Get your family and friends something in 2010. However, a desire to promote his abilities, 1878, he took a job aboard the didn’t give up easily when he signed Public Law 108-72. This involved. Take them to hear though JAM is fine, let’s Woods, along with his brother Ironsides, a British steamer, wanted something. Trying to law includes language that “live” jazz. Direct your children celebrate it year round. Lyates, formed the Woods and, within two years, became win Woods over, and his inven- strongly endorses jazz and urges to jazz friendly websites like Remember to “Keep Jazz Railway Telegraph company in chief engineer of the steamer. tions, Edison offered Woods a all musicians, schools, colleges, www.smithsonianjazz.org. Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” 1884. The company manufac- Finally, his travels and experi- prominent position in the engi- libraries, concert halls, museums, Host a jazz listening session Jazz fans – do you have any tured and sold telephone, ences led him to settle in neering department of Edison radio and television stations, and in your home or a jazz themed feedback? 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through lifes tough times. Meyers mother passed away, so Out With The Old And In With The New with his experience helped Murphy with his mothers death. As Takes Over Let the truth be known Murphy and Meyer have a great bond between the two of them that signed right now it appears that a position that will create a ton of Wilkerson was a great addition. will never be forgotten. potential battle may brew up mismatches on Sundays. The line wore down as the Louis Murphy Lately Murphy has been on between Leftwich who has just Winslow will be around for a season went on. BY PHILLIP HAYWOOD JR. a world wind tour traveling been acquired and McCown. longtime that is because the LINEBACKERS: MLB, CHALLENGER SPORTSWRITER around varoius cities audition- Jeff Garcia, who signed with the Bucs recently inked him to a Barrett Ruud, WLB, Quincy Louis Murphy Jr. has ing for various NFL franchises. Raiders is history. Griese has a long term deal. Black, Adam Hayward, Geno already accomplished alot at the On draft day that will give fans a ton of experience, but lacks con- WIDE RECIEVERS: Hayes, Matt McCoy, Angelo University of Florida. The 2004 broad overview on how the hard sistency. Johnson spent last Antonio Bryant, Michael Clayton, Crowell. Lakewood High School work has paid off for Murphy. Raheem Morris season on the practice squad, Maurice Stovall, Brian Clark, On paper the Bucs have a graduate has his degree in Based on the information that I BY PHILLIP HAYWOOD JR. will fight for a backup spot. This and . solid group of guys. Barret Rudd Sports Recreation from UF. His have gotten from some inside CHALLENGER SPORTSWRITER position will be very critical for Bryant was taken off the is the teams leading tackler and tenure at UF was not always sources, they say he will be the Bucs. scrap heap and had a career the quarterback of the defense. easy, being the son of a preacher drafted for sure, however which The new regime has taken RUNNING BACK: Earnest season. He led all recievers with He does not get alot of recogni- is tough, because you are round nobody knows. That over in Tampa Bay. Raheem Graham, FB B.J. Askew, 83 catches for 1,248 yards and tion,because he played next to always under the microscope. really depends on each teams Morris, the youngest coach in Cadillac Williams, Clifton seven touchdowns. Bryant got a , who since has Early in his career at UF specific needs. the NFL has the task of taking Smith, FB , FB hefty pay raise. Superbowl been waived. Brooks was once was a little rough. For Murphy Recently I talked to Chris over a franchise that was aging. Byron Storer, Derrick Ward. weekend I got a chance to talk to considered the heart and soul of the transition was a little Steuber of Scout.com and this is Since his indoctrination Morris Graham got off to a great Clayton and he told me, "I really the defense. Now it is up to difficult. First of all he was not what he had to say. "Murphy is has made some personnel start and was on pace to rush for want to stay in Tampa." So his Ruud to provide the much recruited by Urban Meyer, an athletic, playmaking reciever changes, that did not bode well 1,200 yards. But a hamstring wish has been granted, so look needed leadership. Newly former coach Ron Zook was who is a threat downfield. He with some of the Bucs faithful injury to Askew in week 3, for big things from him this signed Crowell is expected to responsible for bringing Murphy has great size and speed and has fans. Lets face it! The team did coupled by a torn ACL by Storer, season. Galloway and Hilliard make a big impact this season. to UF. In his first year he spent the ability to pull in the toughest have some aging veterans that forced Graham to move back to are gone. Jackson a rookie from DEFENSIVE BACKS: most of his time playing special receptions. He gets a quick were no longer in the teams fullback with Dunn moving to Appalachian State was inactive RCB, , SS/LB, teams and playing reciever. In release of the line and instantly plans. Fan favorite Derrick tailback. Graham never regained most of last season. If Louis , FS, Tanard Murphy’s sophmore year he gains separation from the oppo- Brooks a future Hall of Famer his form and landed on IR with a Murphy is available look for the Jackson, S, Sabby Piscatelli, S, started to make some drastic sition. He gives teams flexibili- was abruptly let go. Warrick high ankle sprain. Williams Bucs to pick up the speedy , CB, Elbert Mack, S, improvements and his playing ty and can play inside or Dunn, who has done some great made it back from a devastating reciever from UF. Donte Nicholson. time started to increase. As outside. He's dangerous in space humanitarian things in the bay patellar injury by midseason. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: The strength of the Bucs Murphy started to blossom as a and very elusive after the catch. area is history as well. Cato Just when he thought he was LT, Donald Penn, LG, Arron defense was the secondary. person he also started to reach He also needs to improve his June was questionable. back he tore the other patellar Sears, C, Jeff Faine, RG, Davin Phillip was a potent run stopper his full potential as a player. The route running." Personally it was all a business tendon in his left knee. He won't Joseph, RT, Jeremy Trueblood, until he broke his forearm. more Murphy performed, it NFLDraftScout.com has decision for the Bucs. They be ready until midseason in G/C, Sean Mahan, G, Jeremy Barber has some problems with became apparent that he could Murphy ranked as the 80th best have made some key aquisitions 2009. Newly acquired Derrick Zuttah, G, Sean Lee. getting beat on a few long plays, become another go to guy in prospect in the draft.. Lindy's during the free agent signing Ward should give the Bucs a for- The Bucs offensive line is but he rebounded to lead the clutch situations. Pro Football Draft Magazine period, which I will get to later midable backfield. the strength of their team, which team with four , In 2007 Murphy dealt with has Murphy has the 11th best in my overall analysis of the TIGHT ENDS: Alex Smith, has invested many top draft and also earned a trip to the Pro the death of his mother, whom reciever in the draft. Lindy's team. Jeremy Stevens, John Gilmore, picks in the unit. The Bucs have Bowl. Still, its time for Barber to he shared a very special rela- mock draft has Murphy going to Morris has said, "This years Kellen Winslow Jr. the second yougest line in the consider playing nickel corner. tionship with. There has always the Titans in the second round. team will become very physical Smith had 21 catches for NFL and it will only get better. Phillip Buchcanon signed with been someone there to help him Some other publication have and play football in a violent 250 yards and was tied for third DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: the Lions. Jackson had the get through lifes problems. him going no later than the manner." They have a pretty on the team with three touch- LDE, Kevin Carter, NT, Chris sophmore slump, after a great Most of the time his father fourth round. tough schedule ahead of them downs. But he was eventually Hovan, UT, Jovan Haye, RDE, rookie season. Piscitelli is still Pastor Louis Murphy Sr has Pastor Murphy you have this season. As we speak the replaced as the starter by , DE, Greg White, very raw. He can cover alot of always guided his son down the done a fine job on raising a good Bucs are preparing for the draft Stevens, who led all Bucs tight DE/DT, Jimmy Wilkerson, DT, ground but he takes bad angles right path. At the time of his young man! His dream of and they have some pressing ends with 36 receptions for 397 Greg Peterson, NT, Ryan Sims. and he doesn't play the run well. mother's death it was coach playing professional football on needs. Lets take a look at each yards and two touchdowns. The Bucs failed to get Over the last five years the Urban Meyer who stepped in Sunday's will be a reality very position as the draft gets closer. Gilmore a solid blocker is not enough pressure on the quarter- Bucs have had 53 draft picks. and he helped Murphy get soon. QUARTERBACKS: Brian expected to come back will test back. Carter and Hovan are past Eight are starters, fifteen are Griese,Luke McCown, Josh the free agent market. Newly their prime. Haye had a huge backups and nine are with other Johnson and . acquired TE Winslow can do dropoff due to injuries. Adams teams. That is the most important With four signal callers alot of different things from that failed to make a big leap and stat. Mock Draft

BY PHILLIP HAYWOOD JR. 14.: CHALLENGER SPORTSWRITER Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois 15.: NFL Draft Preview Picks 6-1 After giving my avid football fans Brian Cushing, OLB, USC a broad overview of each teams 16.SAN DIEGO CHARGERS: draft needs, I will conduct a mock to fill the void. 3. KC CHIEFS: Herm on the hunt for a capable backup. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia draft of my own. This draft is 5. : Edwards was dismissed, however it will be a draft day 17.N.Y. JETS: Jeremy Macklin, purely based on the information The team lacked leadership in was not all his fault. The team priority for the Rams since WR, Missouri that I have compiled from many 2008. The GM and head coach was pretty young. Their defense Orlando Pace was cut. Middle 18.: sources. Now I am going to put were ousted. The culture has to ranked 31st, so go figure. The Linebacker, Will Witherspoon is D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt this in perspective. change in Cleveland. From Chiefs have a lot of work to do. better suited for the outside. 19.TAMPA BAY BUCS: Darius 1975 to 2008 eight rookie head With their new coach its going to Someone is needed to man the 1.: Aaron Heyward-Bey,WR, Maryland coaches worked for the Browns to take alot to establish a middle. Running Back, with Curry, OLB, Wake Forest 20.DETROIT LIONS: BY PHILLIP HAYWOOD JR. and only one had a winning winning attitude. These are the Jackson as the starter, they could 2.ST. LOUIS CARDINALS: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee CHALLENGER SPORTSWRITER record, Marty Schottenheimer.. things the Chiefs need on draft use a backup to carry the load. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virgina 21.PHILADEPHIA EAGLES: 6. CINCINATTI BENGALS: Now Eric Mangini must come in day. Pass Rusher, after trading 1. DETROIT LIONS: After 3.: Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi Last season what really hurt the and redirect the focus of the Jared Allen they did not have going 0-16 was Michael Crabtree, WR, 22.: Bengals was the injury to their Browns. The Browns need help much success from that stand- fired. was hired Texas Tech Percy Harvin, WR, Florida star quarterback . at running back, defensive point. They amassed only ten on. They seem to have a good 4.: 23.NEWENGLAND PATROITS: Chris With a young quarterback the end,and right tackle.. sacks from that position. nucleus of young guys. The B.J. Raji,DT, Boston College “Beanie” Wells,RB,Ohio State Bengal finished 4-3-1, after an 4. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Quarterback, Tyler Thigpen culture has got to changed in 5.CLEVELAND BROWNS: 24.: Clay 0-8 start. The Bengals have Let the new regime start with moved the team quite well, but Detroit. The Lions need alot of Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Matthews Jr, OLB, USC some defensive defiencies that Jim Mora. This was a franchise he won only one start in ten help. Matt Millens draft record Ohio State 25.: Larry must be worked on. For the that had started to make some games. Wide Reciever, Tony was atrocious from top to 6.CINCINATTI BENGALS: English, OLB, Northern Illinois most part they have a solid noise. Injuries and other things Gonzalez was the teams leading bottom. The only true star that Everette Brown, DE, FSU 26.: Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest nucleus of young guys that are have plagued this team. Now it reciever. Dwayne Bowe is the the Lions have is the 2007 No.2 7.OAKLAND RAIDERS: 27.: ready to compete. Their needs is up to the head coach to change only other proven reciever. No pick . The No.9 Andre Smith, OT, Alabama Hakeem Nicks, WR, for the draft, Pass Rusher. The the player mentality about other reserves have demonstrat- pick in 2006 is strug- 8.: North Carolina pass rush was not effective last winning. Wide Reciever is a ed consistency. gling. Wide reciever Mike Mark Sanchez,QB, USC 28.PHILADEPHIA EAGLES: season at all, so this is a draft day need, a Larry 2. ST. LOUIS RAMS: The Williams the No.10 pick is no 9.: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, weakness for the Bengals. Fitzgerald like reciever is new coach will have his work longer in the league, along with Jason Smith, OT, Baylor Oklahoma State Center, Eric Ghiciciuc was needed to make big plays. cut out for him. Steven Jackson Charles Rodgers another 10.: 29.: James pushed around way too much, so Cornerback, the Seahawks are held out for 27 days. He demon- reciever with the No.2 pick in Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia Laurinatis,ILB, Ohio State it would behove them to move small at that position and they strated that when he is on the 2003. If you really look at the 11.: Brian 30.: Aaron need to get bigger. Running field that they are a different whole situation their front office with swiftness to shore up that Orakpo, DE, Texas Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State problem. Denfesive Tackle, Back, that spot was done by team. Last year Marc Bulger should have been cleaned out a 12.: 31.: despite the developement of committee last season.. Not one had some injuries and he is long time ago. I think that a Rey Maulauga, ILB, USC LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh rookie Pat Sims in 2008 the of their three back stood out last expected to open the 2009 winning environment will take 13.WASHINGTON REDSKINS: 32.: Bengals need another big body season. season as the starter, but they are place, in a couple of years. Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi Eben Britton, OT, Arizona THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS On The Legislative Front Lines, Conference To Focus Senator Arthenia Joyner On Educating Boys Reports On And Young Men Of Color Mid-Session Progress NEW ORLEANS (NNPA) - community.’’ unique interactive session that Educators and researchers will Walker said practitioners will compares recent research with Part Two Of Two Part Article gather next month in New Orleans use the standards to assess, current classroom practice. Other to establish a new set of standards develop and sustain a school envi- conference highlights include In August 2008, the Byrd defining excellence in educating ronment where boys of color can panels and hands-on workshops Institute and the University of boys and young men of color. The make sense of their own lived featuring Dr. Alfred Tatum, Dr. South Florida signed a joint affil- Coalition of Schools Educating experiences, map their futures, Tiffany Hardrick, Shawn iation agreement creating a new Boys of Color will present a draft and thrive. Hardnett, Dr. Ivory Toldson, Dr. seven-member oversight board of the standards at their annual The standards reflect the Oscar Barbarin and others. for the Institute and hiring USF’s conference at Dillard University experiences of a fast-growing The Coalition of Schools vice president for Health as the April 30 - May 2. Registration network of public, private and Educating Boys of Color supports Byrd Institute CEO. Senate Bill information is available online at charter schools around the efforts to prepare male students of 1304, Byrd Alzheimer’s Center www.coseboc.org. country. Many of these schools color to acquire the moral, intel- and Research Institute, establish- “All schools have state- are only a few years old, but lectual and social capital es the Byrd Institute within the mandated academic standards. already boasting daily attendance necessary to succeed in schools, University of South Florida Our aim is to define and assert the rates as high as 95 percent, families, neighborhoods and the under the oversight of an inde- additional elements necessary for victories at statewide academic broader American society. The pendent board of directors excellence,’’ said Ron Walker, competitions, and feeder partner- Coalition advocates an agenda of jointly appointed by the executive director of the Coalition ships with the most competitive affirmative development for Governor, the president of the of Schools Educating Boys of schools in their communities. The educators from any school that Senate, the Speaker of the Color. schools producing these successes serves boys and young men of House, and the University Board “These additional standards are at the vanguard of a movement color regardless of whether the of Trustees. draw from both current research to counter high drop-out rates and schools are single-gender, coed, Senate Bill 2408, Wrongful and the promising practices of wide achievement gaps for boys public, charter, independent or Incarceration Compensation successful educators, and build on of color across the nation. faith-based. Additional confer- Phase II, makes certain revisions the values and learning experi- Dr. Pedro Noguera will lead ence details are available at to the Victims of Wrongful ences instilled by family and the discussion of the standards in a www.coseboc.org. Incarceration Act, eliminating the requirement that a wrongful- ly incarcerated person submit Sen. Arthenia Joyner OBAMA for the stimulus dollars to ensure prisoner treatment.” certain criminal history docu- that African-Americans are Like other leaders, Jealous mentation. It also requires the Florida’s energy producers issues and bills that are important continued from front page included in its benefits,” Morial also strongly points out economic Florida Department of Law would become greener under to them and their community. says. deficiencies in the black Enforcement to absorb the cost Senate Bill 1154. The legislation Delta Sigma Theta was founded time to tell, some civil rights Morial also praises Obama community. of the state and national criminal requires utility companies in in 1913 by 22 students at leaders give him an A so far; most for getting off to a fast start with “Our citizens are losing their background checks. Florida to get 20 percent of their Howard University and now also noting an ‘incomplete’ on the the passage of the stimulus bill, homes at a rate we have never I was also able to amend the power from “clean energy”, counts a sisterhood of more than grassroots economy. the expansion of the State seen before, small businesses are Senate’s transportation package, including nuclear and/or coal- 200,000 predominantly black “There are some A’s and a Children’s Health Insurance folding and more Americans are Senate Bill 422, to enhance the burning technology by 2020. college-educated women, in 900 couple of incompletes,” says the Program (SCHIP) and the losing their jobs every day. Tampa-Hillsborough County But the bill also tucks in a penny chapters worldwide. Rev. Jesse Jackson in a phone appointment of Attorney General President Obama needs to address Expressway Authority’s (THEA) gas tax on fuel which is stirring a On April 2 from the Senate interview from Thailand. “I think Eric Holder. these issues and address them ability to serve the Tampa Bay lot of controversy. floor, I recognized March 31 as the position against torture, an A; Harvard law professor fast,” Jealous says. “The housing region as a “local toll agency” “Double dipping” by some “African Methodist Episcopal the G-20 conference, putting a Charles Ogletree also applauds crisis is crippling our country and option. This change will offer public officials has garnered Church Day at the Capitol” credible face on America’s foreign the President’s appointment of the administration needs to call for enhanced funding options and criticism from some who see it as thanks to Senate Resolution policy where he has trust capital Holder, America’s first Black a moratorium on foreclosures on expanded partnership opportuni- abusing a system intended to 2714. The resolution noted the and Bush had trust deficit attorney general and lists a string homes. Further, President Obama ties. It will also move THEA to encourage retirement and cut church and its achievements. disorder.” of observations that have needs to implement smart policies parity with the Miami and costs by hiring younger The first AME church began Jackson also listed Obama’s impressed him within the first 100 to stop the exponential job losses Orlando authorities, toll agencies employees. Senate Bill 1182 June 22, 1865. It now counts 2.5 reaching out to Cuba, Venezuela days, including “his symbolic and and put an end to the hemorrhag- which benefit their communities would stop an official from million members and exists in and the overture toward Iran as all substantive decisions evince a ing in the small business by tapping the most robust set of retiring in order to draw a more than 30 nations. Bishop A’s along with his dealing with the level of maturity and calm community.” tools to address today’s trans- pension with the intention of McKinley Young of the Eleventh student loan industry, which judgment rarely seen by someone While many say it’s far too portation needs. being rehired a short time later in Episcopal District of the African Jackson described as a “$95 so early in their term as soon to realistically rate the Other bills of interest include the same position. The legisla- Methodist Episcopal (AME) billion a year rip off.” president.” president, they are quick to say Senate Bill 360, which creates tion would block someone from Church headquartered in But, the incompletes - mainly He gave Obama a ten for what they want more of. the Community Renewal Act. It receiving a salary and retirement Jacksonville, Florida, convened in the area of economics - are adopting a stringent ethics code John Payton, director-counsel could have a major impact on the benefits from a state retirement at the Capitol with many AME clear, he says. for his administration and for sus- of the NAACP Legal Defense and environment by allowing addi- system employer once they’ve ministers from across the state “There’s an incomplete on the pending the prosecution of Education Fund, applauding tional growth in densely retired from that same system, advocating for early voting stimulus because it must be more suspected terrorists who have Obama’s appointment of Holder, populated areas. The legislation except for persons retiring under reform and funding for Edward targeted to get to the bottom. As been detained, but not charged also wants more attention to the is supposed to prevent urban a disability. Waters College and other histori- the states get it, they’re using the with offenses for nearly seven impoverished. sprawl but the bill’s provisions Many of you may not know cally black colleges and univer- term shovel ready. But, shovel- years; for outlawing water “Many inner city communi- had the opposite effect in certain this, but it’s not all about legisla- sities. ready for those who don’t have a boarding as an interrogation tactic ties are in economic and social counties including Hillsborough tion in the Capitol. I also have the Finally, it was my great shovel because of the lack of and for appointing former rival distress,” says Payton. “Their County. privilege of welcoming visitors privilege to meet the Hon. capital and lack of credit means and new York Senator Hillary public schools are failing to Attorneys involved in from the Tampa area, including Sandra Day O’Connor, retired they may not be ready. That could Clinton as the Secretary of State. graduate many, in come cases workers compensation cases members of the Delta Sigma Justice of the United States be seen as boot straps without the However, Ogletree’s wishes most, of their students. Public could see their fees capped under Theta sorority, who hold each Supreme Court, prior to her boots.” for the next 100 days are just as housing is in an equally distressed Senate Bill 2072, which negates year in Tallahassee their annual addressing the full Legislature To be fair, Jackson conceded strong as he also points to the need situation. Jobs are being lost; a state Supreme Court ruling. In “Delta Days at the Capitol.” This this week. Justice O’Connor was that the president could only to connect with those at the health providers and health addition, minority business annual legislative forum brings the first woman to serve on the demand that the money gets out of bottom of the economic ladder. insurance are being lost. The enterprise certification would be Delta sorority members from nation’s highest court, and she Washington. While civil rights leaders criminal justice system is playing required of vendors ever two across the state together to has been a role model for many “But, we must demand that across the board applaud the new an inappropriate role in many of years instead of annually under advocate and dialogue with women in the legal profession, the states get it down to where the president, they almost consistent- those communities. We need com- Senate Bill 1480. members of the Legislature on including myself. people are,” he said. ly stopped short of the highest prehensive programs to address “We have to be certain that it rating of ten, noting the incom- these critical problems.” gets down to the most unem- plete on the issues pertaining to Payton says social and civil ployed the most in need of grassroots African-Americans. rights groups must propose training, the most in need of “President Obama has tackled policies for corrective action and Obama Volunteer Announces business development. That’s an some of the critical issues not stand by and watch. The ongoing struggle there.” affecting this country, reversed greatest help for the administra- As black unemployment some of the wrongs of the tion must be everyone’s patience Run For Congress surges toward 14 percent, previous administration and has says Wade Henderson, president Former Republican Inspired to Serve Florida’s Families National Urban League President offered hope for all Americans,” and CEO of the Leadership Marc Morial agrees. On a scale of says NAACP President and CEO Conference on Civil Rights. LAND O’ LAKES - “Unemployment and fore- financial services industry until on to ten, Morial gave the Benjamin Todd Jealous. But, he “I don’t think you can judge Obama volunteer Jim Piccillo closures don’t choose political he was let go in August of 2008. president a nine for his first 100 quickly notes criminal justice someone after only 100 days. That announced he is running for parties. Florida families and Inspired by the same call that days. In the black community issues that need work. said, he’s accomplished more in Congress in Florida’s Fifth seniors need healthcare they can led him to serve in our armed Morial cited a need for greater “Forty percent of the prison his first quarter than most presi- District. The announcement afford. I’ve been where you forces, Piccillo has taken civil rights enforcement and the population is African-American dents achieve in their entire first was made on the steps of are. We need public servants, action by volunteering with need for help with job develop- while African-American’s only term. He’s focused on creating the Old Hernando County not politicians. That’s why I’m community organizations and ment. make up 13 percent of the jobs where we need them and has Courthouse in Brooksville, running.” working with a company that Like Jackson, he says country’s population,” Jealous signed into law a number of back- Florida. Piccillo, 35, was a reg- Like many families in the saves families’ homes from African-Americans must press says. “We would like to see the logged civil rights bills,” says istered Republican but became Fifth District, Piccillo has felt foreclosure. Now he wants to local and state government to do president pass a series of laws that Henderson. a Democrat in part because of the pain of the current economy. bring his experience in serving right by stimulus money. would do away with racial Perhaps Jackson put it in the the Republican Party’s inability Following six years of service the community to Washington. “We need to remain engaged profiling, eliminate the excessive most succinct nutshell. “We’re to serve Florida’s families strug- in the U.S. Army, Piccillo spent and hold mayors, governors and use of force by law enforcement better off than we were before he gling in the current economy. five years working in the local school districts accountable and enforce strict guidelines on was inaugurated.”

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Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Norris L. Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church”

Victory Christian Center Church 3012 18th Avenue South GENESIS St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 (727) 321-0911 WORSHIP www.victorychristiancenterchurch.com Schedule of Services CENTER Sunday Worship* 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study* -7:00 p.m. 1818 29th Avenue North Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida (except Wednesdays) 727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

Sunday ueen treet Morning Worship Q S 10:30 a.m. hurch f od n hrist C O G I C Wednesday 1732 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Bible Study (727) 896-4356 4682 40th Avenue North 7:00 p.m. Elder A.P. Conage, Pastor St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Log on: (727) 686-9356 www.travelwiththechurch.com 8:00 A.M. - Sunday Service 9:00 A.M. - Tuesday Prayer Pastor Maceo and Tamika McGriff www.abundant-harvest.org (to book your travel engagements) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday Bible Study 11:00 A.M. - Morning Service YPWW First and Third Sunday of each month after Morning Service “Walking In The Promised Vision” Saint John Primitive Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 1210 Union Street South Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 823-2545 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Email: [email protected] Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Scheduled Services: Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 AM Early Morning...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Bible Study Wednesday ...... 7:00 PM Rev. Jerry B. Church School ...... 9:45 a.m. Adams, Jr., Alexander Jr. Mid-Morning ...... 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Mission Statement Pastor Mid-week Family Night Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Reaching The Lost And Teaching The Saved Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Luke 14:23 and Psalm 119:33,34

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

Trinity Presbyterian Church First Baptist Institutional 2830 22nd Avenue South Church St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 3144 Third Avenue South YOUR CHURCH 727-327-8590 St. Petersburg, FL Email: [email protected] Phone: 323-7518 COULD BE HERE! Alfonso Woods, [email protected] Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Call TODAY!! Bible Study – Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. Come Worship With REV. WAYNE G. Holy Communion Every First Sunday the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCH 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org

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

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

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

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

20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

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

McCabe United Methodist Church 2800 26th Avenue South NOW AVAILABLE! St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 Place Your Church Here! A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Call Today To Reserve Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. This Space! 727-896-2922 Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor

GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST Advertise in the PISCOPAL HURCH E 1045 16th StreetC S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 email: [email protected] Website: www.greatermtzioname.org Church Directory! Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. CALL Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Pastor 727-896-2922 Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 "The church with a heart in the heart of the city"

10th Street Church Of God 207 - 10th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 898-9407

Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m.

Elder Tony L. Bradley, Pastor Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. The church where Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. Pastor is practiced! 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009