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OPINION LOCAL SPORTS BLACK HISTORY Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner 2 African-American Heritage Celebration 5 NFL Draft Preview 8 Halle Berry 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 30 MARCH 26 - APRIL 2, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA White House Celebration Of A Healthy Spirit Starts Black Press Week With A Healthy Heart

Photograph courtesy of Carole Geary Photograph courtesy of Kate Sawa

President Barack Obama proudly displays book of Black From Left to Right: Ava Deveaux, Beulah Cumberbatch, Gloria Nelson, Chiquita Jackson, Press front pages awarded by NNPA Foundation Chair Silvia D. Bynes, Joan Reed, Brenda Tomlinson, Elizabeth Shavers, Judy Evans and Carolyn Swanson. Dorothy Leavell. They are members of the Divine Divas of St. Petersburg, Red Hat Society.

BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY to do what we’re doing is BY BLANCHE L. GANEY half day event, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Colquet, the relatives and friends. She said NNPA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF because of the extraordinary SPECIAL TO THE the United Way and Suncoast pharmacists, shared the impor- that there are agencies that will support and thoughtfulness with CHALLENGER Cardiovascular Research and tance of letting your pharmacist help under write some of the WASHINGTON (NNPA) – which you’ve covered our Education Foundation, funded know you’re taking other med- costs of medications but unless A historic delegation of 50 black campaigns and our activities and ST. PETERSBURG - by Helen Harper-Brown, were ications, or if you are purchas- people communicate with the publishers and their guests, who so I am very thankful to you,” A sea of red filled the grand awed by the depth of the ing your medications from pharmacists he or she has no convened at the White House President Obama told the pub- ballroom of the Carillon Hilton knowledge of the speakers several other pharmacies, or if way of knowing or of sharing last week for a Black Press lishers during the ceremony in on Saturday as more than such as Dr. Leslene Gordon, you’re not able to afford your information. Week award to President Barack the State Dining Room March 350 women, donned in bright Pharmacists, Mr. and Mrs. medication. Mrs. Colquet said Esrunah Edwards, the Obama and his family, received 20. “You are welcome in this shades of red, representing Charley and Vonda Colquet, often times when people learn Certified Natural Health equal praise from the First house, the people’s house, and almost forty churches, from Personal Trainer, Natasha the cost of a medicine they are Professional, also had a satchel Family for the work of the Black we are looking forward to con- both sides of the bay, filed in to Walker, Natural Health so overwhelmed they simply of information about the impor- Press of America. tinuing to spread, not just our be educated, motivated, enter- Professional, Esrunah Edwards, “turn and walk away” without tance of consuming correct It was a delegation of stories, but the stories of tained and inspired by the and the inspiring and uplifting saying a word. She encouraged amounts of food at each meal the more than 200-member struggle and hope and hardships speakers that represented the Rev. Shirley Thornton and Rev. the women to speak up and let and how over eating over taxes National Newspaper Publishers that so many people are going American Heart Association, Dr. Julia McMillan. the pharmacist know their the body. This young lady, who Association, honoring America’s through right now, making those St. Petersburg, Clearwater and The theme for the day was concerns, don’t just walk away says she and her family have first black President for his stories real and putting a face Tampa Bay chapters of “Build bridges, make friends, not just about the cost of been vegans for many years, NNPA Newsmaker of the Year to the numbers and statistics the National Black Nurses pass it along”. These seasoned medicines but possible side stressed the importance of selection by awarding him with because that’s how we end up Association, Inc. and the speakers covered topics as affects or reactions of drugs consuming primarily fruits and a book of front pages of black being able to inspire the country Divine Divas of St. Petersburg, simple as how much water to when taken with other drugs, vegetables throughout the day. newspaper from his historic as a whole to make the kind of Red Hat Society, at the fifth drink each day to how to speak including over the counter Water she said should be sipped Nov. 4, 2008 election. annual ‘Heart & Spirit of a intelligently with doctors and drugs. “The reason that I’ve been PRESS Woman Conference’. your pharmacists about care She encouraged all to share RED able and Michelle has been able Women in attendance at the and medications. this information with older continued on pg. 9 continued on pg. 4 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Essence Of Ebony Pearls Opinion...... 2 Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Ball Community News...... 4, 5, 6 Church News...... 6 Black History ...... 7 Entertainment ...... 7 Sports ...... 8 Photograph courtesy of AKA Sorority

State News ...... 9 The Essence of Ebony Pearls Debutantes pose for a photograph near the stage of The Coliseum.

National News...... 9 ST. PETERSBURG - Ball Saturday, March 21 held at society. Debutantes performed a workshops such as Dining The ladies of Zeta Upsilon the St. Petersburg Coliseum. waltz with their fathers and Etiquette, Health and Wellness, Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Approximately one thousand escorts. The ball was the culmi- Poise and a Mother/Daughter Church Directory .....10, 11 Alpha Sorority held its fifth bi- family and friends watched as nating event of six months annual Essence of Ebony Pearls thirty-four young ladies of dis- of planning and preparation DEBUTANTE Debutante Cotillion Scholarship tinction made their debut into that included informational continued on pg. 4

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2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 The Weekly Challenger The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Ethel L. Johnson ...... Publisher/CEO L. Dianne Speights . . . General/Advertising Manager We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. Lorrie Bellinger ...... Art Director • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. The Weekly Challenger Office: • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. (727) 896-2922 • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. 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 New White House Office Of Faith-Based every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief And Neighborhood Partnerships: Does It that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. Silence Or Support The Black Church?

BY DR. BARBARA economic recovery; (2) Reducing Council, both AME Bishop, Vashti criteria for hiring employees in WILLIAMS-SKINNER the need for abortion; (3) Supporting Mckenzie, and Civil Rights serving broken communities in need NNPA SPECIAL fathers who stand by their families; Movement icon Reverend Dr. Otis of both spiritual and physical trans- COMMENTARY (4) Encouraging and fostering inter- Moss, Jr., are well known for their formation? President Obama, a faith dialogue around the world. progressive politics. strong supporter of the separation of (NNPA) - The Feb. 5 announce- Another major change is that The African-American Church Church and State, sidestepped ment by President Barack Obama of faith groups are being encouraged to community can be confident just potential political and legal battles the White House Office of Faith engage both in providing critical knowing that no amount of grant on this issue by agreeing to refer Based Initiative and Neighborhood social services and in helping to funds for social service program will problem cases concerning religious Partnerships offers potential hope for shape policies as true partners of the silence these two prophetic voices. hiring to the White House Counsel. real change, especially for the black The Weekly Challenger administration. A second important signal of the Finally, how should the black church. The change in the name of the kind of White House Faith Based church judge the overall success Despite President Obama’s is distributed office to the White House Office of office will emerge is in the appoint- of the White House Office of incredible national and global popu- in the following cities: Faith Based and Neighborhood ment of the new director, Rev. Faith-Based and Neighborhood larity, black church leaders may do Partnerships reflects this focus. It is Joshua Dubois, a 26-year-old former Partnerships? Success should be well to ask a critical question. Will St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa the same spirit of partnership that we Pentecostal pastor who headed based on such factors as genuine President Obama’s Faith Based Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor have seen when President Obama religious affairs during the Obama efforts to provide technical assis- Office seek to silence outspoken appointed three Republicans to his campaign. tance that equips the black church to Bradenton black church leaders through the cabinet and when he conducted Dubois, who represents a new effectively receive and manage enticement of social service grants? several meetings with Republican generation of clergy leaders, has a social service grants. Or, will the president fund high congressional leaders in seeking to reputation of fairness and integrity. It should be based, as well, on quality service programs of even The Weekly Challenger pass the Stimulus Package. He has repeatedly affirmed his com- inclusion of additional African- those black clergy leaders who may There are two other important mitment to reach out to both faith American females and younger at times disagree publicly with signs that the Obama Faith-Based and secular leaders in addressing clergy leaders on the Interfaith Published weekly on Thursdays by policy positions of his administra- Office will reflect real “change that serious human needs now facing Council. But ultimately, success will The Weekly Challenger tion. we can believe in.” American communities. be based on whether progressive 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. A few clues into the scope of First, the executive order Despite the positive changes in African-American clergy leaders St. Petersburg, FL 33705 changes in President Obama’s Faith expands the scope of the office to the Obama White House Office of feel the freedom to respectfully and (727) 896-2922 Based Initiative have already been establish the Interfaith Council Faith Based and Neighborhood publicly voice their concerns about revealed. A first area of change is in LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES comprised of up to 25 faith and Partnership, from the office in the Administration policies even as they the broadening of the mission to $60 for 1 year secular leaders with 15 having been past, one question still remains. secure and manage federal grants include four key policy areas: (1) announced. Of the four African- What about the ability of black that address pressing human needs. SINGLE COPY Reducing poverty as part of the American Council members on the church leaders to use faith as a This is change we can believe in. 50 cents ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Women Hold Up Half The Sky Send all address changes to The Weekly Challenger BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX twelve, is set aside to lift up women’s It reflects conversations we have with which we raise up men first and 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. NNPA COLUMNIST contributions. had before, conversations about the women second. Women can never be St. Petersburg, FL 33705 In the African-American ways Mike Tyson might have been second in a society where we do There is a Chinese community we can call the roll that justified in his alleged rape of a more than our share, where we hold NO PAPER? proverb that expresses the sentiment lifts up names like Sojourner Truth, young college student, about the up more than half of the sky. If you have not received your paper that we women do more than our Harriet Tubman, Ida B. 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The former ability factor. no later than 4 p.m. Monday majority of those who seek under- rankles that the drum roll of African- Washington post columnist Dorothy We make ends meet when there COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER graduate education, even as women American history too often lifts up Gilliam nailed the phenomenon when are no ends, provide shoulders when The views expressed by The Challenger still earn just three-quarters of what the men, gives short shrift to the she wrote that black folks “raise our there is nowhere to lean, are cheer- columnists/advice columnists do not men earn. women, and ignores the sky that sags daughters and love our sons.” leaders when there are few cheers, necessarily reflect the views of Women hold up half the sky – in when women do not do our share. As we commemorate Women’s defenders when there are attacked. The Weekly Challenger. 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Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may We have done more than our public representation of reality. celebrate us all. We are the backbone of our be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for share for much of our time on the Even when women comment on It is especially important, in a community, the silent heroes whose considerations of liability. All submissions become planet, and it is egregious that our women, it is clear that patriarchy compensatory way; to let young contributions are consistent, if not the sole property of The Weekly Challenger. contributions are only recognized takes hold of some of our minds. No women know that they are, indeed, consistently recognized. The Weekly Challenger reserves the right to run during Women’s History Month. matter what happened between Chris enough. They are complete whether We women hold up half the sky. International Women’s day takes Brown and Rihanna Fenty, it is dis- or not they have men in their lives. 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Heart Gallery - Smiles Of Local RED everyone up and moving. frightening and that number Ladies kicked off their red goes up for minority women. continued from front page shoes and moved to the beat as A couple of reasons for Children Looking For New Homes throughout the day instead of energetic Natasha carried the astounding statistics are gulped so the body can better them through a few steps to poor diets and a lack of More than 3,500 children children looking for a permanent p.m. Monday through Friday. absorb it. Many in attendance show how simple it is to get physical activity. There were live in foster care in this area and home with a caring family. The The courthouse is located at 315 were surprised to learn that a the heart working. so many women who said about 500 are looking for heartwarming wishes and dreams Court St. in Clearwater. serving size of meat for the Some in attendance had they had no idea nutrition families. In the Pinellas County of the children are shared too. The gallery initiative was day is the size of a deck of never been to one of the played such a large part in Clearwater Courthouse, photo- The goal of the Heart Gallery launched in 2006 and is modeled card. “I had no idea,” said American Heart Association poor heart health and that graphs of the wide smiles and of Pinellas/Pasco is to provide an after many other successful Ethel Monroe, “I thought you conferences, but because of many of the foods they grew bright eyes of local children emotionally safe way to connect galleries throughout the country. were allowed to have that how well this one was orches- up on is the culprit. currently in foster care will be children with families through a The gallery project is an inde- much meat at each meal.” trated and the amount of infor- The American Heart featured in a Heart Gallery of traveling exhibit featuring the pendent, charitable organization The information shared mation shared many said they Association is coming along Pinellas/Pasco. Citizens are faces and stories of local foster that began as a grassroots was simple but powerful. would return. “I definitely side minority churches and the invited to stop by the courthouse children. The gallery will be community initiative. Personal trainer, Natasha would come back,” said first black nurses to help change lobby starting March 25, and exhibited at the courthouse To learn more, visit Walker, took the stage and not time attendee, Cassandra the numbers and teach women come face-to-face with photos of though May 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 www.heartgallerykids.org. only did she inform the crowd Redding, “and next year I will how to be heart healthy. These about eating less and setting bring someone with me.” types of events seem to reach good examples for our loved The statistics surrounding those who will pass it along. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ones, but she also got women and heart disease is

10 Annual Prayer Breakfast DEBUTANTE activities in school and 3rd Attendant 2009 - volunteer in civic/community Briana McDonald (Senior - ST. PETERSBURG – The ment in educational/economic committed effort in making a dif- continued from front page and church programs. The Gibbs High) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. development, political and inter- ference in our community Tea held at the Garden Club of girls must also demonstrate Community Service - is pleased to announce the 10 national awareness and physical through scholarships for St Petersburg. The Zeta leadership skills, moral value Christa Keys (Senior - Gibbs Annual Prayer Breakfast. This and mental health programs. deserving students in the Pinellas Upsilon Omega Chapter and self respect. The girls High) year’s theme “A Decade of This year’s Prayer Breakfast County school system, both awarded over $13,000.00 in choose their escort. The escorts Spirit Award - Cabrea Devine Purpose” reflects the will be held April 4, 8:30 a.m., at public and private. The members scholarships for the evening. are required to meet the same Hayes (Senior - Gibbs High) sorority’s mission and purpose to The Hilton Carillon Park. The of Delta are thankful for the Other awards given were to criteria as the debutantes. Miss Congeniality 2009 the community of St. Petersburg. featured speaker is Cynthia continued community support. young ladies for community They must be of high school or (tie) - Maghan Morin (Senior - Delta women work as Butler-McIntyre, National Deltas stand on faith with the service hours, supreme spirit college age. St Pete High) and Nia “public service servants” through president of Delta Sigma Theta, knowledge that through “GOD”, and Ms. Congeniality. The At the end of the evening Berthelot (Junior - St Pete its “Five Point Program- involve- Inc. As always, this program is a all things are possible. Essence of Ebony Pearls Ms. Debutante was crowned. High) . Debutante Scholarship program The winner and runner-ups are The Mistresses of is designed to assist young listed below. Miss Debutante Ceremony for the evening Young Heroes Nomination ladies with their social and 2009 (winner)- Chantea Kirnes were Erica Riggins, Baynews educational development and (Junior - Gibbs High) 9, and Marlo Smith, Home Do you know a special medal, and attend an end-of-year a 250-word description of the growth. The girls are recom- 1st Attendant 2009 - Shopping Network. The chair- young person who has beaten the breakfast in their honor courtesy nominee’s accomplishments and mended by their high school Brittany Booze (Senior - Gibbs persons and co-chairpersons odds or works diligently to make of Robert McIntyre, chairman two letters of recommendation, counselors. They must High) were Deborah Figgs-Sanders, a difference in the lives of others? and CEO of DITEK. They will should be send to Young Heroes maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and 2nd Attendant 2009 - Myia Bettye Newsome, Lisa Brody The Young Heroes Award seeks be profiled on WPDS-TV14, Award, Pinellas County Schools, is involved in extra curriculum Mills (Senior - Boca Ciega High) and Lena Wilfalk. to recognize students who give of highlighted in Inside Edge and Communications Department, themselves through community introduced at the May 26 school Administration Building, 301 4 service, inspire others with their board meeting. Any K-12 student St. SW, Largo, 33779. deeds, or model strength of who lives in Pinellas County and Nominations forms and guide- character in difficult situations. attends a public school is eligible lines can be found on the district PLEASE SUPPORT Each award recipient will for the award. website, www.pcsb.org under OUR ADVERTISERS receive a $500 Savings Bond, Nominations, which include “PCS News.”

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA • PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHNATHAN JAMES HAAKINSON, Deceased, SSN: 590-44-1901 • File No.: 09-789-ES • Division: 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JOHNATHAN JAMES HAAKINSON, deceased, whose date of death was December 12, 2008, and whose Social Security Number is 590-44-1901, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 545 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. This estate is intestate. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is the 26th day of March, 2009.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Michael A. Johnson Rachel L. Haakinson Florida Bar #: 0474258 5119 – 29th Avenue North P.O. Box 1397 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Lakeland, FL 33802-1397 Telephone: (863) 688-0741 • Fax#: (863) 688-0472 March Is Colorectal Cancer Month

WHO: Pinellas County Health Department WHY: Colorectal cancer is the third most common (Sponsor) cancer in the U.S. and the third leading cause of cancer death for men and women. PANELISTS: Paul McRae, M.D., Gastroenterologist It is one of the most easily prevented cancers because it can develop from polyps. Charlie Colquitt, PharmD, Pharmacist These polyps can be removed before they Evelyn Gardner, RN, MS, ARNP become cancerous. If colon cancer is found Medora Little, MS, RD, LD/Nutritionist and treated at its earliest stage, the five- Brian Randolph, Personal Testimony year survival rate is 90 percent. The Town Hall Summit will bring together WHAT: Town Hall Summit – “Addressing the experts, along with a colorectal cancer Elements of Colorectal Cancer” survivor, to address all aspects of the disease and increase early detection and WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - awareness in the community. 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) INFO: For information about the Town Hall Summit, WHERE: Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18 Ave. S., call Valarie Lee, Program Manager - St. Petersburg Office of Minority Health at (727) 824-6900, ext. 11054. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 5 COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Annual Florida African-American Heritage Celebration: A Huge Success CALENDAR

The Florida African- had photographs, oral histories OF EVENTS American Heritage Celebration and other memorabilia is an outgrowth of the “North depicting a portion of South Courtesy of Pinellas County African- County’s black heritage, there American History Project.” was little in the way of north The project is jointly sponsored county documentation. To help by the Pinellas County remedy the situation, the Historical Society, Pinellas Department of Community County Schools, the Pinellas Development granted $25,000 County African-American to the Pinellas County Thursday, March 26 - Senior Free Fest, Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of free information, screenings, arts and crafts, door prizes and more! Sponsored by Senior Voice Magazine. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202. Psalms of David Saturday, March 28 - Sounds of Saturday: Florida served. With the necessary Villages’ collection and to that International Jazz & Blues Band, The Pier. 1 to 4 p.m. equipment in hand and an of the planned African- www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443. enthusiastic corps of volun- American museum by allowing teers ready to begin work, only the Heritage Village staff to Saturday, March 28 - Sickle Cell Dinner and Jazz one challenge remained, how make high quality copies on Extravaganza, Hilton downtown. 333 First St. S. 6 p.m. to to spread public awareness of the spot. With this intent, the 10 p.m. A musical evening and benefit dinner for the Sickle the project. 2000 Heritage Day planning Cell Disease Association. 727-896-2355. The Pinellas County committee developed a full African-American Heritage range of activities that celebrat- Thursday, April 2 - St. Petersburg Festival of States ~ Day, held in Feb. 2000 at ed African-American culture to Billy Crayton, Christ Ambassadors Honda Grand Prix Illuminated Night Parade and Fireworks, Heritage Village, was aid in this mission. A racially Winding through downtown St. Petersburg's to the conceived as a means to attract diverse crowd of almost 1500 beautiful waterfront. 7:30 p.m. Fabulous floats light up the History Museum, Inc. and the Historical Society in historic local African-American attended that inaugural event, night sky, music, dancing and beads galore, the parade Pinellas County Board of preservation monies for the residents who could help to and Heritage Village more than provides an enchanted, fun- filled evening for everyone. County Commissioners. The purchase of computers, a high- identify the families and indi- doubled in collection of local Michael Andretti will be the Grand Marshal. Followed by a purpose of the project, which resolution scanner, video viduals in the collection of old African-American photographs Firework Spectacular across the waterfront. www.festival- photography beginning to in a single day. now includes all of Pinellas camera and other equipment ofstates.com or 727-821-9888. County, is to collect, catalog, needed to copy photographs accumulate in the archives at Driven by the success of and preserve oral histories, and conduct oral histories in Heritage Village. In addition, the festivities in 2000 organiz- citizens were encouraged to ers changed the name to one Prayer of Supplication photographs, artifacts, and the unincorporated areas to the Holy Spirit. other documentation relevant that Community Development bring their historic photo- that truly embraced the scope CALVARY graphs to contribute to the and quality of activities to be Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, to the history of the African- who lights all roads so that I can CATHOLIC presented. The Florida African- American communities in obtain my goal. You who give me the American Heritage Celebration CEMETERY Pinellas County over the last Divine gift to forgive and forget has grown to now well over 135 years. all evils against me, and that in all 10,000 attendees. The organiz- The project got underway instances of my life you are with me. Burial Spaces during the summer of 1999, ers and founders of the event I want this short prayer to thank you when a small group of citizens are Randy Lightfoot and for all things and to confirm Sandra Rooks. $990 and teachers met with staff once again that I never want to be Cremation Niches members from Heritage At the Gospelfest, groups separated from you. And even Village and the Pinellas County and choirs from all over in spite of all material illusions Florida came and displayed $990 Department of Community I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Pre-need Development to discover what their talents. This years Thank you for your mercy resources the county might be winners won $1500, for second towards me and mine. Interest-free able to provide for a proposed place $1,000 and third place $750.00. The event has been Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days, financing African-American history after 3 days the favor requested will be museum in north Pinellas coordinated the last four years granted. Even if it may appear difficult available by Steve Marshall. you must publish this prayer County. While Heritage Village Copeland Families Singers immediately after the favor is Granted without mentioning the favor. Amen. 5233 118 Ave. North Clearwater, FL 33760 WE WELCOME YOUR 727-572-4355 CLASSIFIED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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THIS COUPON MAY NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER SPECIALS. 6 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 COMMUNITY NEWS CHURCH NEWS Pinellas Census 2010 10th Street Church Of God Easter Production and As a result of the attendance at God, 207 10th Street North, St. Community Outreach past Easter productions, two perform- Petersburg, FL 33701. Doors will Committee Kicks-Off Campaign The 10th Street Church of God ances are scheduled. The first per- open and seating will be available 30 Drama Ministry presents “In Loving formance is Friday, April 10, 7:00 minutes prior to each performance. ST. PETERSBURG – The residents with a special focus on African-Americans, Hispanics Memory” a memorial service that p.m. at Stewart-Isom Memorial CME The Lord has truly blest our U.S. Census impacts the federal undercounted populations; and Native Americans. depicts personal memories of Jesus as church 1820 Walton Street South, St. Drama Ministry and in turn we would told by various friends and relatives. Petersburg, FL 33712. And the last like to bless you! There is no cost. For allocation of 3 billion each year. members will work in sector- “We will be reaching out to This memorial contains drama, occa- performance is Saturday, April 11, more information, please call (727) In order to prepare for Census focused groups, such as education community organizations to sional humor and a surprise ending. 6:00 p.m. at 10th Street Church of 898-9407. Day 2010, the Pinellas County and faith-based organizations, to reach these populations and help Complete Count Committee determine strategies for ensuring convince them that the census is Abundant Harvest Worship Center kicked-off its campaign planning participation from historically easy, safe and important,” said March 23. undercounted groups. Planning Pam Bellis, senior Media Abundant Harvest Worship Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 am- Vanessa Smith, and Lady Tamika Members of the press were for Census 2010 events began at Specialist for Florida, Census Center, 4682 40 Ave. N., St. 4:30 pm with an additional service at McGriff. Petersburg, FL 33714 7:00 pm. Continental breakfast and lunch invited to attend. USF St. the kick-off to create locally 2010. All women are invited to share in Speakers include: Mother Johnnie will be provided. Petersburg Interim Regional based outreach and awareness for A short Census 2010 ques- this full day conference entitled: Mae Adams, Lucetta D’Eramo, We are expecting a glorious time Chancellor Margaret Sullivan, the census in Pinellas County. By tionnaire will be sent to every “Damsel Arise ‘09” Sandra Grosvenor, as we lift the name of Jesus and PhD, and Pinellas County being informed about the census address in Pinellas County. The The conference will take place Dr. Valerie Brimm, Bishop minister to the needs of God’s women. Commission Chairman Calvin D. and better understanding the committee is charged with Harris addressed the committee census process, residents are finding ways to make sure every Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church members. more likely to respond to the resident responds. A focus of the committee will census questionnaire. Historically For more information, please Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church cultivate the fullest spiritual life possible Etiquette” (Joi McKnight, Taylor be obtaining a true and accurate undercounted groups include contact Pam Bellis at (941) 586- “God’s House in the City” under the lead- both individually and corporately; and we McCray-Facilitators). This is a count of Pinellas County undocumented individuals, 7182 or (941) 429-0132. ership of our soldier of the cross, and communicate God's truth at every oppor- workshop for all ages! Registration drum major for justice, Dr. Rickey L. tunity. Living out these priorities results 19 yrs. & up-$ 10.00; 18 yrs. & under Houston, extend an invitation to the in a kaleidoscope of ministries at Bethel is free! For additional information community to join us as we communicate Metropolitan for all ages and interests. contact Joi McKnight at 727-327- Gods’ Word at 10:00 a.m. worship “Music for the Soul” Gospel & 0554. The Able Trust Expands service on Sunday, Sunday School at Praise Expression Workshop will begin THE NIA PROJECT TUTORIAL 9:00 a.m. and Bible Study and Teen March 26-28. Traditional Gospel music PROGRAM, Tuesday and Thursday, Summit Wednesday evening, at 7:00. We is our focus this year. Minister D’Andrei 3:30-6:30 p.m. for Middle and High Transition Program For Students also encourage the community to make Hurd, Hattisburg, Mississippi is the School students. Tutoring in Reading, use of our Prayer Line: 727-321-9645. Clinician. Creative Expression and Math, Writing, FCAT, and SAT/ACT. Bethel Metropolitan Missionary Mime will be taught by Arthur & For information and applications contact With Disabilities Baptist Church is committed to a Christ- Darlene McCoy, and Keiondra Snead. Bethel Metropolitan Church office at centered, People-centered, Team- Classes will also be offered in “Why do 727-327-0554. GET THE HELPYOUR The Able Trust recently ease the pressure of youth with ment related activities. centered and Bible-based ministry; with we Sing” (Minister Isaac Ruffin, Breht CHILD NEED!! priorities focused on Love, Forgiveness, Dennard-Facilitators),“Voice Seeking Wisdom from the Almighty awarded $34,992 in new grant disabilities transitioning from The Able Trust is the Unity, Peace and Growth. We celebrate in Techniques”(Jayda Rainey, Cheryl Divine in 2009. Proverbs 3:13, 9:10-11 funding and $215,748 in school to work made the funding statewide sponsor of the Florida worship, we care for one another, we Copeland-Facilitators), and “Choir James 1:5. expansion grant funding to possible. HS/HT program, which is a eleven nonprofit agencies to Florida HS/HT program national initiative of the US Friendship Missionary Baptist Church implement or expand the Florida activities take place during and Department of Labor Office of High School/High Tech (HS/HT) after the school day and include Disability Employment Policy Friendship Missionary Baptist duty of every disciple and every believer to Family extends a cordial welcome to each program, a transition program job shadowing, corporate site (ODEP). Church, 3300 31 St. S., St. Petersburg, FL fast and pray. When addressing the of you. designed to motivate and prepare visits, campus tours and summer For more information about 33712. Pharisees as to why His disciples did not Join us for worship services Sunday at high school students with disabil- internships. The goals of the the Florida HS/HT program, visit “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, fast, Jesus replied, “Can you make the 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. One Church” friends of the bridegroom fast while the We are believers in Christ who are ities for college, jobs and careers. Florida HS/HT program are to www.floridahsht.org. For more The Season of Lent (Part Four) Psalm bridegroom is with them? But the days will reaching out to the world, preaching the The Able Trust’s partnership reduce the dropout rate of youth information about Vocational 42:1-3. come when the bridegroom is with them? gospel to the unsaved and teaching the with the Florida Department of with disabilities, increase their Rehabilitation Transition We agreed last week that we all could But the days will come when the bride- saved to serve by demonstrating the love of Education, Division of enrollment in college and Services contact the DOE/DVR use a breakthrough. Well here is an oppor- groom will be taken away from them; then Christ. Vocational Rehabilitation improve participation in Bureau of Field Services at 1- tunity to receive your breakthrough. I want they will fast in those days” (Luke 5: 34- Weekly Activities to encourage you, health permitting, to join 35). Weekly Meditation on WRXB @ (DOE/DVR) and their mission to education, vocation and employ- 800-451-4327. us in what God has laid on my heart for the Then they will fast. Jesus didn’t expect 6:45 a.m. Tune in to hear Dr. John A. “Ship.” 6 Hrs – 60 Days –21 = 39 Days of His disciples to do something He hadn’t Evans, Sr.; Wednesday Noon Bible Study; Prayer and Fasting Ministry. Remember done as well. Jesus fasted, and according to 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; 7:00 p.m. with God all things are possible! the words of Peter, Jesus is our example in Bible Study FASTING IS FOR EVERYONE: all things (1 Peter 2:21). Please our website at Perhaps your thinking, “I still don’t know Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., God’s anointed www.fmbctheship.org or email us at how fasting can really be for me.” and appointed leader and the entire [email protected] Phone: 727-906- According to the words of Jesus it is the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 8300. Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

“Impact the world by equipping our Mass Choir, along with our Men’s, “ZERO DEBT FORUM” believers to reach the lost with the Inspirational, and Youth Choirs. These Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, personal gospel of Jesus Christ” four distinct choirs comprise over 200 finance expert and best-selling author, “MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE spirit filled voices. Minister Parrott will give a presentation on reducing debt UNTO THE LORD” Mantra is “Spiritual maturity and and money management on April 8.This MZMBC announces the installation ministry excellence without exception is a free event open to the community. of our new minister of music, Minister or excuses”. Come hear, enjoy, and Mt. Zion Progressive MBC is Kevin B. Parrott, formerly of experience a truly Holy Ghost good located at 955 20 St. So. FMI please call Washington, Minister Parrott will direct time. 894-4311. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

“ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, will resume on Wednesday evening, (Mark your calendars now) April 22 ONE HOPE” April 1 at 6:30. the Adult Classes for –24, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend the quarter include: Fireproof “FLAME” CONCERT Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope Marriage, Recession Proof, April 25, “FLAME” has released Church family invite you to our Discovering Your Design for Service three albums, garnered nominations weekly services and events. and Youth Bible Study: What’s Up from the Dove, Stellar, and Early Morning Service 7:45; With The Word. For information call GRAMMY Awards and was honored Sunday School 9:15 (Classes for all 727-896-5228. by the Holy Hip Hop Association for ages) Mid-Morning Service 10:30. UPCOMING EVENTS his invaluable service, sacrifice, labor MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. SPRING HOPE INSTITUTE and contributions to the music (Prayer + Understanding = “LOVE BOAT” industry. Spiritual Healing) Classes for everyone: single, “We cannot shine if we have not Prayer Service and Bible Study divorced, widowed, or married! taken time to fill our lamps.” St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Palmetto. Rev. Fred Brown, every Thursday evening at 7:00. Church, under the leadership of its Pastor. St. Mark After School Tutoring dynamic, spirited, man of God, the St. Mark Offers … Ministry: Neighbors Involved in Kids Reverend Brian Kenneth Brown, its Sunday School is held for both Education (N.I.K.E.). Open to all official staff of Deacons and Trustees, children and adults of all ages. Sunday school age children ever Tuesday, and the entire congregation of St. School starts each Sunday morning at Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 - Mark, extends to the community at 9:30. All are invited to come out and 6:30 p.m. CLOSED FOR THE large, its wishes that there would be an join us. HOLIDAYS overflowing of God’s blessings upon Baptist Training Union is each DESTINATION GRADUATION: their lives. St. Mark is grounded in a Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Wednesdays - 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. all Christ-centered doctrine that has as its general public are invited to come out Ages: Reading Specialist; Free central theme, a belief that we are a and study the Bible with us and learn computer class for children and youth. For Information Contact: haven of hope, help, and healing for a “What Baptist Believe”. In addition, there is tutorial assistance world hungering for and thirsting after Children and Youth Ministry for Math (Algebra and Geometry) and Joanne Rainey 727-480-1015 the enlightened word of God. At St. Meetings are held every Monday at Senior Focus for all High School or Mark, we are Christians willing to 6:00 p.m. Children in the community Seniors (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assistance Signora Farris 727-327-3154 work and partner in unity, praising are welcomed to join us. with college applications, essay and God for His awesome gift, His son Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings financial aid/scholarships. Jesus Christ. are held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. Calendar Events Senior Hour of Power Bible Study Mark Computer Lab will be open and March 25-27 - Congress No. 2 is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. available for use on Tuesday and hosted by First Baptist Institutional Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30.

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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 7 BLACK HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Halle Berry Teen All-American in 1985 and years and renewed her contract Miss Ohio USA in 1986. She in 2004. was the 1986 Miss USA first In 1998, Berry received runner-up to Christy Fichtner of praise for her role in “Bulworth” Texas. In the Miss USA 1986 as an intelligent woman raised pageant interview competition, by activists who gives a politi- she said she hoped to become an cian (Warren Beatty) a new lease entertainer or to have something on life. The same year, she to do with the media. Her played the singer Zola Taylor, Hollywood Actress Gives interview was awarded the one of the three wives of pop Halle Berry, born August highest score by the judges. She singer Frankie Lymon, in the ‘Thumbs Up’ For Jazz In The 14, 1966, is an American actress, was the first African-American biopic “Why Do Fools Fall in former fashion model, and Miss World entrant in 1986, Love.” In the 1999 HBO Bayview Room beauty queen. Berry has received where she finished sixth and biopic “Introducing Dorothy Emmy and Golden Globe Trinidad and Tobago's Giselle Dandridge,” she portrayed the awards for “Introducing Dorothy Laronde was crowned Miss first black woman to be St. Pete’s Favorite Jazz Club! Dandridge” and an Academy World. nominated for a Best Actress Award for Best Actress in 2001 In the late 1980s, Berry went Academy Award. Berry's per- The Robert Harris Group for her performance in to Illinois to pursue a modeling formance was recognized with “Monster's Ball,” becoming the career as well as acting. One of several awards, including an first and, as of 2009, only her first acting projects was a tel- Emmy and a Golden Globe. Is A Hit! woman of African-American evision series for local cable by Berry portrayed the mutant descent to have won the award Gordon Lake Productions called superhero Storm in the film Wow! There was lots of and standard tunes. Joined by Other tunes they performed for Best Actress. She is one of Chicago Force. In 1989, Berry adaptation of the comic book buzzing going around by the Jimmy Seay on bass and Steve were a favorite Ripperton tune the highest-paid actresses in landed the role of Emily Franklin series “X-Men” (2000) and its folks attending last Friday’s Takahashi on drums, the trio called “Caribbean Breeze”, Hollywood and also a Revlon in the short-lived ABC television sequels, “X2: X-Men United” Jazz Jamm in the Mahaffey played upbeat tunes with originals including “Cruisin’, spokeswoman. She has also been series “Living Dolls” (a spin-off (2003) and “X-Men: The Last Theater’s Bayview Room. “funky” bass lines and “Sunny Side Up”, and a very involved in the production side of “Who's the Boss?”). She went Stand” (2006). In 2001, After seeing a Jazz Jamm “ringlets” of multiple smooth special original named after of several of her films. on to have a recurring role on the Berry appeared in the film poster in the main lobby of the jazz beats. Harris’ pet dog “Katie’s Before becoming an actress, long running serial “Knots “Swordfish,” which featured her Mahaffey Theater, my new If you’re unfamiliar with Song.” About the song, Harris Berry entered several beauty Landing.” In 1992, Berry was first on-screen nude scene. At friend, famed Hollywood The Robert Harris Group, it is explained that his dog Katie contests, finishing runner-up in cast as the love interest in the first, she refused to be filmed celebrity actress Lynn one of the premier Smooth actually howls the very last the Miss USA (1986), and video for R. Kelly's seminal topless in a sunbathing scene, Whitfield visited the Bayview Jazz/R&B groups in Central note on the CD. When I winning the Miss USA World single, "Honey Love". but she changed her mind when Room to check out the hap- Florida. Headquartered in returned home that evening, I 1986 title. Her breakthrough Her breakthrough feature Warner Brothers raised her fee penings. Her first visit was Orlando, Robert Harris has put played the CD…he was telling feature film role was in the 1991 film role was in Spike Lee's substantially. The brief flash of during the sound check by the together the best musicians he the truth! “Jungle Fever.” This led to roles “Jungle Fever,” in which she her breasts added $500,000 to evening’s headliner The could find to create The All in attendance agreed in “The Flintstones” (1994), played a drug addict named her fee. After turning down Robert Harris Group. Robert Harris Group (RHG). that the show was one of the “Bulworth” (1998), “X-Men” Vivian. Her first co-starring role numerous roles that required Whitfield was trying to They have performed at great ones, and were more (2000) and its sequels, and as was in the 1991 film Strictly nudity, she said she decided to contact a friend, popular several of the biggest jazz than pleased that they came. Bond Girl Jinx in “Die Another Business. In 1992, Berry make “Swordfish” because her soulful vocalist “Kim” festivals and clubs all over the It’s been said that leader Day” (2002). She also won a portrayed a career woman who husband Benet supported her appearing that evening in the State. Most recently, RHG Robert Harris is an entertain- worst actress Razzie Award in falls for Eddie Murphy in the and encouraged her to take risks. Mahaffey’s main auditorium. performed at the Daytona er’s entertainer. When he 2005 for “Catwoman” and romantic comedy “Boomerang.” In 2001, Berry appeared as Upon my recognition of her, Beach Jazz Festival where steps onto a stage, he’s con- accepted the award in person. That same year, she caught the Leticia Musgrove, the wife of an and introducing myself, we they opened for Walter stantly smiling. It happens Berry has been dating public's attention as a headstrong executed murderer, in the film both learned that we have Beasley, Spiro Gyra, and Jean every time. The Smooth jazz French-Canadian model Gabriel biracial slave in the TV adapta- “Monster's Ball.” Her perform- many mutual friends, Luc Ponte. bandleader says, “There’s Aubry since November 2005. tion of “Queen: The Story of an ance was awarded the National relatives, and acquaintances in The Group’s first solo simply no other way to play Their first child, a girl named American Family,” based Board of Review and the Screen common. With so many con- Smooth jazz CD album “Cool live music”, not for him. “It’s Nahla Ariela Aubry, was born on the book by Alex Haley. Actors Guild prizes, and earned nections, we immediately Breeze” was released in 2004. just what I am,” Harris says. March 16, 2008. Berry was in the live-action her an Academy Award nomina- became friends. She and her That particular project “For me the glass is more than Berry was born Maria Halle “Flintstones” movie as "Sharon tion for Best Actress. Berry friend Knox visited later in the showcased his talent on half full, all the time!” Berry, though her name was Stone", the sultry secretary who made history by becoming the evening for more conversation writing, producing, and Already Jazz Jamm is legally changed to Halle Maria seduced Fred Flintstone. first African-American woman and music. arranging. Tracks from the receiving requests to bring the Berry in 1971. Berry's parents Playing a former drug addict to receive a Best Actress That dear reader was album have been featured on group back for another selected her middle name from struggling to regain custody of Academy Award. The NAACP basically only one of the high- smoothjazz.com for several concert. If you didn’t get the Halle's Department Store, which her son in “Losing Isaiah” issued this statement lights of the evening. With so months, and as a result were chance to see them, perhaps was then a local landmark in her (1995), Berry tackled a more "Congratulations to Halle Berry much going on over the picked up by several radio you’ll catch the group the birthplace of Cleveland. Berry serious role, starring opposite and Denzel Washington for weekend, disappointingly the stations around the world. second time around. See you graduated from Bedford High co-star Jessica Lange. She giving us hope and making us Bayview Room experienced The Group’s most recently then! School, afterwards working in portrayed Sandra Beecher in proud. If this is a sign that only half of the room’s released project, “City Lights” Remember to “Keep Jazz the children's department at “Race the Sun” (1996), which Hollywood is finally ready to capacity. Nevertheless, the offers a rich mix of rhythm Alive” by “Supporting Live Higbee's Department store. 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He invited his agent." now, McDaniels emphatically NFL Annual Meeting. "He's on Cook didn't immediately said, "Yes." Preview Josh McDaniels our team, he's under contract, respond to messages left by The Cutler is halfway through the DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) - and I understand there's things Associated Press. six-year, $48 million contract he Defensive tackle, Haynesworth Denver Broncos coach Josh we have to work toward in our Cutler didn't show for the signed as the 11th overall pick is gone, so that is going to make McDaniels says the team is relationship. Broncos' first team meeting last out of Vanderbilt in the 2006 that position a draft day committed to Jay Cutler as its McDaniels, 32, is in his first week and hasn't participated in NFL Draft. He's 17-20 as the priority. Punter, Craig Hentrich quarterback. Still, McDaniels head-coaching job after serving the team's offseason program, Broncos' starter, although that's is 15 year veteran and he's says no options, including as the Patriots' offensive coordi- which is voluntary. misleading because of Denver's expected to retire. This the first trades, are being ruled out. nator. He has never denied that McDaniels smiled when dismal defense. Cutler is 13-1 in time since 1998 that they will McDaniels spoke with the "conversations took place" this asked if this ordeal was difficult games in which Denver has held have a opening a that media Tuesday, one day after an month about acquiring Cassel, for a young, rookie head coach. its opponents under 21 points. With the NFL Draft fast position. exclusive interview with NFL nor does he apologize for them. "You hope certain things Cutler was upset when Mike approaching, for the next 29. NEW YORK Network, and reiterated that "It's been made very clear to don't get out before you have a Shanahan was fired as coach and several weeks I will be GIANTS: Everybody knows Cutler is his quarterback and me that it's my job to listen to a chance to meet and explain even requested that members of covering six to seven teams about the uncertainty of Plaxico he'll do what he can to improve number of scenarios that would them," he said. "So my attitude is Shanahan's offensive staff be each week. I will cover teams Burress. This guy really means the relationship. improve the team." I'm going to work hard to retained, which didn't happen. starting with the thirty second a lot to their franchise. During The relationship became McDaniels wondered why improve the team, and in this "It's not an ideal situation, pick of the draft and working the playoffs they had to miss strained when McDaniels failed Cutler insisted on having agent case, the player, when I have an obviously," McDaniels said. "We my way to the number one pick him tremendously. Just think if to inform Cutler about trade talks Bus Cook present when the opportunity to, get to the point want him to be here, but it has to followed by a mock draft of my he had not self destructed how in which the Broncos showed coach and quarterback met face where he respects me for what I be two ways. It's a challenge for own. Each week I will give you far the Giants could have gone. interest in Matt Cassel, whom to face in Denver. can do for him on the field. I him. I understand the position he a broad overview of every Linbacker, is position that their new coach mentored in "One thing I continually hope that that's mutual." is in, and I respect that.” teams specific need. needs to be addressed. They 32. PITTSBURGH have a strong defensive unit, STEELERS: The Steelers but the linebackers were not became the first team to win six their anchors. Wide reciever, Curry Hopes To Turn Around Lions, Too Super Bowls when they the possible loss of Burress defeated the Arizona Cardinals. says that all efforts must be at Wake Forest's pro day Monday Curry will do private workouts pick. Smith set the ACC career They accomplished that feat concentrated on finding a big morning. Dressed in bright lime for Kansas City (No. 3 pick), record with 21 interceptions with the youngest coach to ever and fast receiver. Left tackle, if cleats and matching gloves, his Seattle (No. 4) and Cleveland despite being only 5-9. win a Super Bowl. Here are David Diehl is moved every move was watched by 41 (No. 5). "Teams always ask you, some areas that need to be back to guard he would be scouts from all 32 NFL teams Referred to as the "safest" 'You're 5-9, can you match up addressed by the Steelers. a Pro Bowler. even though he declined to run pick in the draft for having an against Larry Fitzgerald? What Offensive tackle, they have 28. PHILADEPHIA the 40-yard dash or do agility NFL-ready body and good about Randy Moss? What three veterans that can become EAGLES (FROM CAROLINA) drills. instincts, the 6-foot-2, 254-pound about Braylon Edwards, Andre unresricted free agents, this The Eagles have lost several "He doesn't need to," his Fayetteville, N.C., native can play Johnson, Anquan Boldin?'" Smith position has been neglected key personel on the defensive Aaron Curry agent, Andy Ross, said. "He both outside and inside linebacker said. "I tell the guys that if you much too long. Wide Reciever, side of the ball. There was spec- showed what he could do at the in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. Hardly want eye candy than I'm not your Hines Ward is getting up in age ulation that McNabb and coach combine." lacking confidence, Curry said he guy. If you want a guy who's WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. and the developement of Limas Reid would not be around, Curry ran the 40 in 4.52 realized after doing position drills probably the most productive (AP) - When Aaron Curry arrived Sweed is taking the slow road but President Joe Banner seconds at the NFL's showcase in Monday's workout that he player in the entire draft, you're at Wake Forest five years ago, it and there is no depth at this confirmed that they will be for potential draft picks and doesn't care where he plays. looking at him." was a school that filled the bas- position. Defensive End, One back. Here are some glaring wowed team personnel enough to "I'm an inside or an outside in Wake Forest receiver D.J. ketball offseason by fielding a year ago Mike Tomalin said areas that will be in th spotlight jump to near the top of most draft a 4-3 or a 3-4," Curry said. "I have Boldin also is hoping to catch on football team that was mediocre that they needed to get bigger for the Eagles. Offensive boards. After recording 105 film of putting my hand in the dirt in the NFL. His brother, Arizona in a good year. and younger and they did tackle, they have two aging tackles last season, including 16 and rushing from the d-end spot. I Cardinals receiver Anquan After helping make the neither. They need a good tackles and both are free agents, for a loss, the Butkus Award don't really have just one position Boldin, watched the pro day with Demon Deacons into a consistent young end. at least one of them won’t winner is a likely top-five pick where I feel like that's where I his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. bowl team, the versatile, speedy 31. ARIZONA return this season. Tight end, L. and could be the first name called need to be. I just need to be "I will get the opportunity just and hard-hitting linebacker is CARDINALS: Despite losing J Smith won't be re-signed and on April 25. anywhere on the defense and just because of the genetic line," ready to tackle an even bigger the Super Bowl they still had a that leaves them with Brent "It would be awesome to be be an impact player." Boldin said. "I carry a last name project: turning around the fantastic season. They really Celek who only caught 10 the No. 1 pick. But my goal is, Curry did that at Wake Forest, that's pretty significant." woeful Detroit Lions as perhaps have a solid foundation for the passes and is not an impressive whatever franchise I get to, to helping the Demon Deacons to Confidence was high every- the No. 1 overall pick in next future. Running the football blocker. make an impact right away," the Atlantic Coast Conference where you turned Monday, and month's NFL draft. was not the Cardinals forte, yet 27. INDIANAPOLIS Curry said. "Not to waste any title in 2006 and a school-record why not? A school with only three "To me that's a beautiful their running game became COLTS: The new regime will time." three straight bowl games. first-round picks in its history has situation," Curry said Monday of competent during their playoff start without Tony Dungy and Curry said the Lions haven't "We used to have to beg some a chance to watch Curry go No. 1 the prospect of joining the Lions, run. The Cardinals had some their best reciever Marvin begun contract talks with him as of the scouts to come by for pro even if he ends up with the down- who last season became the first turmoil during the season, but it Harrison. Defensively the Colts they decide on a player in a day," Wake Forest coach Jim trodden Lions. team in NFL history to finish 0- did not divide the locker room. were inconsistent against the group that includes quarterback Grobe said. "You couldn't find a "All of us had the dream that 16. "Coming to Wake, I think Here are their need for this run, however it improved as Matthew Stafford of Georgia and pro scout with a search warrant one pro day we were going to go Wake was 5-7 and we all came in years draft. Running Back, they the season progressed. They offensive tackles Jason Smith of around here. Things are a little out there and every team in the and never looked back. We said are expected to part ways with allowed a lot of teams to extend Baylor and Eugene Monroe of different now." NFL is going to have a represen- we were interested in changing J.J Arrington and Edgerrin possessions and proved to be a Virginia. The crowd also came to see tative," Curry said. "And we the program. So the situation is James. Arrington is a situation- problem. Defensive tackle is If Curry doesn't go No. 1, he cornerback Alphonso Smith, a accomplished that goal, just like similar." al back and is a urestricted for where the Colts need a big isn't expected to fall far. Ross said candidate to be a late first-round every other goal." Curry attracted quite a crowd agent. They need someone to atheletic guy to stop the run and challenge Tim Hightower. help with the pass rush. Wide 30. TENNESSEE reciever, with Harrison gone TITANS: The Ttitans had a the Colts must find a deep Girardi: A-Rod Making Progress In Rehab great run, however it was not a threat to go along with Reggie surprise that they had an early Wayne. Cornerback, with one TAMPA (AP) - Yankees third “Nady did a lot of good both pitch in a second exhibition captain went 1-for-5 in the United exit from the playoffs. Albert starter and one key backup baseman Alex Rodriguez is things last year, so obviously he game with Cubs one day later. States' 9-4 loss to Japan in the Haynesworth is now history, so being unrestricted free agents, making progress in his rehab had somewhat of the upper hand CC Sabathia is expected to WBC semifinals Monday night. they need to find a viable they need quality depth at that program after right hip surgery, coming in,” Girardi said. “Swish start the regular-season opener. “Are we surprised? No,” replacement for him. The front position. but is unlikely to rejoin the team gives us a lot of flexibility.” “I do feel good about this Girardi said. “I'm going to put office needs to be more Next week the following before New York breaks spring Nady was acquired from team,” Girardi said. “I like the him in the lineup.” proactive in finding a solution teams will be given a broad training camp April 1. Pittsburgh July 26. He hit .268 depth of our rotation. I like the The Yankees also reassigned to prevent more early season overview of their draft needs. “I'm not anticipating it,” with 12 homers and 40 RBIs in 59 fact that we have kids pitching at Kei Igawa to their minor league exits. Here are their three The Ravens, Dolphins, Falcons, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said games with the Yankees. Swisher, Triple-A that have big league camp Monday. The left-hander, needs, wide reciever, they need Patriots, Vikings and the Eagles. I Monday. “It's only 10 days. His who plays first and all three experience. I like the fact that you who allowed one run over 15 1-3 a big playmaker on the outside know everybody can't wait rehab is going well.” outfield positions, was obtained send a kid like Phil Hughes down innings, was in the mix for the to stretch opposing defenses. until I get to the Bucaneers! Rodriguez had surgery on in a November trade with the who has a very good spring long relief role. March 9. He is rehabbing in Vail, Chicago White Sox. training and competed at a high Igawa will be a starter at Colo., and is expected to be out “I know Swisher is obviously level. I feel like we have a lot Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. until May. He has been riding a going to be a big part of this more depth in that area. That's an “Right now that's what we stationary bike, working out in a team,” Nady said. “We both plan area we didn't have depth in last envision him doing,” Girardi said. pool and doing range of motion on playing a lot.” year.” “We told him, just continue to drills. Girardi also confirmed that Shortstop Derek Jeter is attack the zone. I think he did a In other news, Girardi said if Chien-Ming Wang is scheduled to rejoining the Yankees from the really good job most of spring the regular season were under start the first exhibition game at World Baseball Classic and told training. I thought this was way that Xavier Nady would be the new Yankee Stadium on April Girardi that he wants to play in probably his best spring training.” the starting right fielder over Nick 3 against the Chicago Cubs. A.J. Tuesday night's game against the Swisher. Burnett and Andy Pettitte will Boston Red Sox. The Yankees THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS Florida College Investment Morris Brown College: ‘Stay Plan Ranked 1 By Around to Fight for another Day’ Savingforcollege.com ATLANTA- Water runs freely Richmond, VA was the guest defeat over and over again. at Morris Brown College; the final speaker. Reverend Kearney Surely, Morris Brown will water bill has been paid. “We still offered to hold a walk-a-thon to become an even better institution TALLAHASSEE - The they consider themselves 2010 for the purchase of any have miles to go . . . we cannot raise funds for Morris Brown than it has been. The need for Florida College Investment aggressive investors, conserva- computer technology, Internet sleep,” said Bishop William when he returns to Richmond. large donations is even more Plan has been ranked first tive, or somewhere in between, access or related services to be DeVeaux, chairman of the Board The National Alumni Association, critical now than ever before – among all direct-sold 529 families can choose from five used by the beneficiary and the of Trustees. “The Trustees have under the leadership of George especially from the Atlanta phil- savings plans in the country for different investment options beneficiary’s family while the been meeting around the clock to Hopkins, National Alumni anthropic community,” continued one and three-year investment with varying levels of risk. beneficiary is enrolled at an find the best solutions that work President, also held its annual Dr. Walker. performance by one of the Unlike some other 529 plans, eligible institution of higher for the financial stability of our meeting during the Founders Day “We have said at every oppor- nation’s foremost college no commissions or sales fees learning. college. We are at the threshold of activities. tunity that Morris Brown College savings sources: savingforcol- are charged, and account Another recent tax change a new Morris Brown, with a The SUNDAY of HOPE, just needs a fighting chance – we lege.com. owners pay a low annual which means good news for global approach to education; and which is being planned for March have managed to stay around to “Floridians can take pride administrative fee of one 529 plan investors comes from this financial challenge was – and 29 for Morris Brown College, will fight for another day,” said Dr. in knowing that their state’s percent of the account balance. the U.S. Treasury Department is – our priority before we can take place in the churches, syna- Pritchett. “We just might be at college investment plan was Dollars invested in the and Internal Revenue Service. move forward and work toward a gogues, and mosques throughout that place now where we can recently recognized as the best Florida College Investment This new ruling allows account renewal of our founding mission.” Georgia appealing for prayers and focus on the new mission and the in the country by an independ- Plan may be used for qualified owners of tax-advantaged 529 On Thursday afternoon, contributions. The Reverend Dr. C. new plans for the growth of the ent firm,” said Florida Prepaid higher education expenses college savings plans like the March 19, Morris Brown College T. Vivian, who initiated the “Yes institution. Our deliberations with College Board Chairman, Ted ranging from tuition and fees to Florida College Investment paid the final $64,887.32 of its We Care” campaign, continues his financial investors are beginning Hoepner. books, meals, rent and Plan to change their investment long-standing $380,000 indebted- efforts to inspire church leaders to to meet with some favor and we With the Florida College graduate school. Additionally, options twice a year during ness with the Atlanta Watershed participate and to join in making a are in a position to eliminate some Investment Plan, families save under the American Recovery calendar year 2009. Prior to Department that threatened to shut commitment to the legacy of of our debt. We trust that the at a pace that fits their budget, and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, account owners were off the water on the 34-acre Morris Brown. “We are taking our weekly financial emergencies will as they choose how much and 2009, the list of Section 529 only allowed to change their campus. The college remains story to church leaders requesting cease,” Dr. Pritchett added. how often to contribute to their qualified higher education investment options once a year. financially challenged and must that they send out a call to their How to contribute to Morris account. An account can be expenses has expanded to For more information, meet its monthly obligations. congregations asking personnel Brown: opened with either a minimum include computers and please visit www.myflori- Financial stability is the one who believe in social responsibility Donations will be received at lump-sum contribution of $250 computer technologies. daprepaid.com or call 1-800- obstacle that stands between and stewardship to give, in support Morris Brown College; in or a $25 a month automatic Expenses covered are those 552-GRAD (4723). Morris Brown and reaccredita- of students who seek and deserve addition, donations may be made bank withdrawal. Whether which are incurred in 2009 or tion. the nurturing environment at to Morris Brown by sending a Also, March 19, Morris Morris Brown, said Dr. Stanley check, payable to the “Morris Brown celebrated the 128 Pritchett, Acting President of Brown Recovery Fund,” to Founders Day at Big Bethel AME Morris Brown College. Capitol City Bank, 562 Lee Street, Church. During the Founders Dr. Sonny Walker, vice SW; Atlanta, GA 30310, or by Longtime Florida Press Day observance, $41,000 was chairman of the Morris Brown visiting any Capitol City Bank raised from alumni, board Board of Trustees and Chair of the Branch located at 2358 Cascade Counsel Pushed Sunshine Law members, and supporters who special committee addressing the Road, SW Atlanta; 5674 gathered at Big Bethel, the emergency financial needs of the Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain; original site of the founding of institution says, “Morris Brown or at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, BY BILL COTTERELL available.’’ reporter discovered a political Morris Brown. Reverend Daryl College is an Atlanta landmark Suite S-4. Donations can also be THE TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT As press association leaflet in the print shop of the Kearney, Pastor of 3 Street- like the Phoenix Bird, the Atlanta made on line at www.morris- counsel, Richard played a key attorney general’s offices. Bethel AME Church in symbol that continues to rise from brown.edu. TALLAHASSEE (AP) - role for another Alligator High-level staff met to decide Maybe Barry Richard editor decades after his father. how to “spin’’ the news. inherited his willingness to The newspaper was back on “I said we should just tell fight powerful people over campus in 1973 when it ‘em it was printed in the office First Amendment freedoms printed a list of abortion and it was a mistake. It PRESS very special coming from this “I just want to thank all of from his father. providers, defying a state shouldn’t have happened, we organization, this membership you for this extraordinary honor His dad was editor of the statute making it illegal to dis- screwed up and it wouldn’t continued from front page because you’ve followed us of being a newsmaker three Alligator at the University of seminate such information. happen again,’’ said Richard. forward progress that we need.” through this journey. And to times. I will try to be a little more Florida in 1933 when a would- Richard wrote the attorney “That way, I figured, it would It was a light-hearted atmos- honor us as a family is what low key for the next four years. I be assassin took a shot general’s opinion that said the be a one-day story, and it phere for the president and First makes it special because you don’t want to be like a seven-time at President-elect Franklin law was “blatantly unconstitu- was.’’ Lady Michelle Obama, dealing recognize that we have been (loud laughter) ... because other Roosevelt in Miami, acciden- tional.” Richard spent about four with dire issues, as well as for the going through this as a family, as people will feel left out,” he said. tally killing Chicago Mayor Alligator Editor Ron years as Shevin’s deputy, and publishers whose daily lives are a community and all of you know Obama said the award was “espe- Anton Cermak. A Tampa Sachs, who would become a then was elected to the state focused on the long-held mission the ins and outs that come along cially gratifying” because the Tribune editorial said a trial Miami reporter and communi- House of Representatives from of equal justice for African- with this.” whole family was being honored was too good for gunman cations director for Gov. Miami for four years before American people. In remarks This is the third Newsmaker this time, including their Guiseppe Zangara, and the Lawton Chiles, and is now a making an unsuccessful bid to interrupted several times with award for President Obama. In daughters, Sasha, 7, and Malia, state should just execute him. Tallahassee public relations succeed Shevin. cheers and applause, Obama and 2005, he received it as a junior U. 10. He praised his wife for her “My father wrote an executive, got off the hook In the 1970s, Florida was First Lady Michelle appeared S. senator and rising star in black part in helping the historic editorial in the Alligator, when then, Attorney General coming out of an old-boy era genuinely touched by the America. He received it again last election to come to fruition. saying that was a horrible Bob Shevin, declined to of rural control, closed magazine-styled book awarded to year as a leading presidential “I could not have done this thing for a newspaper to say,’’ defend the abortion informa- meetings and little or no them, by NNPA Foundation candidate, poised to make history. without Michelle, who is the said Richard, a longtime tion law. The Alligator was financial disclosure of political Chair Dorothy R. Leavell, Because he could not attend the foundation stump of our family counsel for the Florida Press booted off campus again and fundraising or personal publisher of the Chicago and annual gala due to Senate votes and who each and every day Association. When the added “Independent’’ to its holdings. Gary Crusader newspapers. last year, he promised to receive makes me realize how lucky I am Tribune’s publisher, a UF name, this time for good. Older, entrenched depart- NNPA’s Newsmaker of the Year the award at the White House if to be married to her,” he said. regent, pressured the school to Richard is best known as ment heads and powerful leg- is the highest annual honor he won the election. Both his win He added that the children oust Richard’s father, the paper former President George W. islators resisted the wide-open bestowed during Black Press and the award are now a part of bring light moments to his life moved off campus. Bush’s lawyer in the contro- approach Shevin. Gov. Reubin Week, the March, 16, 1827, historic record. that take the edge off of the daily Both as the media’s top versial Florida re-count that Askew and Secretary of State, birthday of the Black Press, now Returning the honor, grind of tough issues. legal voice in Tallahassee for won Bush the 2000 election. In Richard Stone, took to public in its 182 year. Michelle Obama stressed that the “After you’ve had a bad day, eighteen years and previously those thirty-six days of court records and meetings nearly “We are so happy to be here historic record of the plight of there’s nothing like coming home as a deputy state attorney fights, Richard handled forty- forty years ago. Richard was in and to also congratulate you … African-Americans have been to Malia and Sasha and them general, Richard has fought for six separate lawsuits in a case the thick of it and, looking and to let you know that we’ve kept all along in Black newspa- telling you all kinds of strange open government and press that ultimately was decided by back, he isn’t sure if the got your back,” said Leavell as pers across America. things that makes you laugh and freedom in a career spanning the U.S. Supreme Court. change has been sincere or just the room erupted with cheers and “You know our story. Our also makes you appreciate why pivotal moments in sunshine Richard’s public career force-fed concessions to applause from the publishers. images, our journey our path are we do what we do,” he said. “It’s law. The National Law Journal started as a deputy to Shevin, public demand. Leavell then gave the President not foreign to you. And we are for the next generation and we has rated him among the who was attorney general from “The open-government and First Lady the 80-paged reminded of that when we read couldn’t have done this without nation’s hundred most influen- 1971-1979. Shevin was known concept has become such a document titled, ‘’The Black our story in your stories. It feels my mother-in-law. She keeps tial lawyers and he has argued for refusing to defend a “right sacred cow, so ingrained in Press Committed to the Cause’’. different. I often say I finally Michelle calm. And there’s that over two hundred and fifty to reply’’ law that purported to this state, that it makes the On the back of the book of Black recognize myself when I read old saying, “When Mama’s appellate cases. make newspapers print public official shy away from Press front pages are the words of your papers,” she said to happy, everybody’s happy,” he “He’s top of the list on responses from political candi- closings,’’ he said. “I think it’s Richard Hatcher’s song, “Feelin’ applause. said as the publishers chimed in public records and open dates they did not endorse. natural for people in public life Good” as a reflection of how “On behalf of the Obama with the popular quote. “And so meetings, always the first one Speaking in his corner to want to close things, part of musical themes flowed through- family, the girls and Grandma we try to keep Mama happy,” he leading the charge,’’ said office of the Greenberg it as an ego thing and part as a out the campaign. (her mother, Marian Robinson, said. veteran Florida Press Traurig firm, a block north of notion, that ‘we know better “We want to honor you…We who lives with the family), we The First Lady’s happiness is Association lobbyist Dick the Capitol, Richard said the than the people,’ or that it’s hope you will enjoy looking at thank you so much.” not only personal, but for the Shelton. “He’d do a lot of the tone for Shevin’s tenure was going to make their jobs harder them,” Leavell said. NNPA has approximately nation, she said: “Every day when work pro bono, never com- set in the early days when a if they release everything.’’ “Well, that’s beautiful,” the 215 members, but the White I see his calm, his composure, his plained and was always President responded, flipping House limited the delegation to commitment to his staff, his through the book as he asked First only 50 due to available space. ability to connect to so many Lady Michelle to speak first. Before greeting and shaking communities in this time of crisis, “This is such a special award,” hands with each member of the I am more confident than ever she began. “When you’re in the delegation, the President drew that I would not want anybody WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR middle of the news making, you laughter and applause during else in this house in this seat at don’t realize how much news you remarks in which he reflected on this moment in time than my made until it’s over. But, this is his three-time win of the award. husband, President Obama.”

10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] “Where Everybody is Somebody” Website: www.mzprogressive.org 923 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Worship Services...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Phone: (727) 823-6666 Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Rev. Keturah D. Pittman, Pastor Prayer Service (Wed)...... 6:00 p.m. Weekly Schedule Bible Study (Wed) ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Early Morning Worship Service...11:00 a.m. Monday Prayer & Praise ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Impact the world by equipping believers Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Friday Youth Activities...... 6:30 p.m. Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-1373

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, MARCH 26, 2009 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org

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

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

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

Macedonia Freewill 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Baptist Church Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South 900 - 16th Avenue South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 Office (727) 895-4900 • Fax (727) 895-4990 SERVICES Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 8:00 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mid-Morning 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Bishop Communion is observed every first Sunday Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Raymond T. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Baker, Pastor The Church Where Everyone is Welcome Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

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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, MARCH 26, 2009

• Friday Night, 7:00 p.m., New Artist Showcase • Saturday Morning, 8:30 a.m., Workshops • Saturday Night, 6:00 p.m., Conference Musical featuring The Clark Sisters • Sunday Night, 5:00 p.m., Concert Finale featuring Kierra “Kiki” Sheard Sponsor Opportunities • VIP Sponsor Luncheon with The Clark Sisters Vendor Opportunities • Preferred Seating for Registered Delegates at all events