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WORSHIP
Baptist
CLIFF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH / 125 Sunset Ave. / 214.942.8601
Serving Oak Cliff since 1899 / CliffTemple.org / English and Spanish
9 am Contemporary Worship / 10 am Sunday School / 11 am Traditional
Disciples Of Christ
EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185
Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel
10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org
Methodist
GRACE UMC / Diverse, Inclusive, Missional
Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 am / Worship, 10:50 am
4105 Junius St. / 214.824.2533 / graceumcdallas.org
TYLER STREET CHURCH / Traditional Worship - 9:30 am / tsumc.org
Tyler Street En Vivo - 9:30 am / tylerstreetenvivo.org / 214.946.8106
Tyler Street Live - 11:30 am / tylerstreetlive.org / 927 W. 10th Street
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
KESSLER COMMUNITY CHURCH / 2100 Leander Dr. at Hampton Rd.
“Your Hometown Church Near the Heart of the City.”
10:30 am Contemporary Service / kesslercommunitychurch.com
Unitarian Universalist
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF OAK CLIFF / oakcliffuu.org
Sun. Worship 10am / Wed. Meditation 7pm / 3839 W. Kiest Blvd.
Inclusive – Justice Seeking – Spirited – Eclectic – Liberal – Fun!
United Church Of Christ
PROMISE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST/ www.promiseucc.org
Worship: 10:30 am Sundays / 214-623-8400 / 2527 W. Colorado Blvd.
An Open and Affirming Church where everyone is welcome! advocatemag.com/newsletter could take your breath away. Devron, my brother, and I had moved through a rapid and stood in the shallows to one side of the river, when Denise floated past us. She asked if it was very deep where she was, and we said no, knowing better. She hopped out and was immediately submerged. After a second she popped up, sputtering, shaking, and screaming at us to stop laughing.
Controversial pastor Rob Bell maintains that “the historic, orthodox Christian faith [is] a deep, wide, diverse stream that’s been flowing for thousands of years, carrying a staggering variety of voices, perspectives, and experiences.” Faith in the shallows walks gingerly in religious clichés, superficial relationships and stale ritual. Deep stream faith asks hard questions, not shying away from doubt, pain and failure. It’s expansive and celebratory and authentic. Deep stream faith seeks full immersion, which can astonish or jolt on occasion.
I long for a deep stream faith and a deep stream church. For those like me with some experience of immersion (I’m speaking of more than baptism here), but desire to wade into deeper waters, there are two benefits we will especially discover.
First, profound stillness.
“He leads me beside
Brent McDougal still waters…He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2)
Christian activist, poet and farmer Wendell Berry lives enthusiastically with intense reverence for nature, calling people to simple living and good stewardship. He writes about a greater stillness in “The Peace of Wild Things”:
“I come into the peace of wild things/ who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief … And I feel above me the day-blind stars/ waiting with their light. For a time/ I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”
Second, a bubbling over. Jesus said, “…whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again… [it] will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14) Jesus also said, “Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.” (John 7:38) Tributaries drawing from the well of stillness flow out, connecting with others and with the life of God.
Last August the Advocate shared a story about the possibility of an underground stream beneath the Oak Cliff Bank of America building. Our church campus rests two blocks north of the tower, and during my first week as pastor, another staff member took me into the basement.
He said, “there’s a river underneath us. Listen closely.” is pastor of Cliff Temple Baptist Church. The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and by the neighborhood business people and churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.
I could hear the gurgling. I could imagine the water flowing, as it had for hundreds or perhaps thousands of years.
We’re closer to the deep stream than we think.
Tee Time
The Cedar Crest Golf Course reopened recently after a nearly $1-million renovation. The city-owned course, on East Illinois Avenue near South Lancaster Road, originally opened in 1919. Pictured, from left to right, are Cedar Crest golf pros past and present: Leonard Jones, 19832006; Ira McGraw Jr., 2008-present; and J.W. White, 1969-’81.
CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS
CREATIVE ARTS CENTER More than 500 adult art classes/ workshops from metal to mosaic! www.creativeartscenter.org
Employment
AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA Certification. No HS Diploma or GED. We Can Help. Approved For Military Benefits. Financial Aid If Qualified. Job Placement Assistance. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance. 866-453-6204
Legal Services
A WILL? THERE IS A WAY! Estate/Probate matters. maryglennattorney.com 214-802-6768
Professional Services
LEGAL ISSUES? The Law Office Of Lauren C Medel, PLLC. LaurenMedel.com. 972-773-9306
Don’t let Holiday treats weigh you down
This time of the year there’s temptation with cookies, cakes and candies at every turn, but here are some helpful tips to eat healthy this festive season.
1. Eat before you go to the party.
2. Be careful with beverages, especially alcohol — they can lower inhibitions and cause mindless eating.
3. Manage portion size and eat slowly, so you know when you’re full.
4. Keep up with exercise. Don’t try and lose weight, try and maintain.
5. Remember, everything in moderation.
Enjoy the holidays!
BUY/SELL/TRADE
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models. 2000-2016. Any Condition. Running Or Not. Top $$$ Paid. Free Towing. We’re Nationwide. Call Now. 1-888-985-1806
RANGERS, STARS & MAVS
Share front-row Texas Rangers, Stars & Mavs seats. Tickets are available in sets of 10 games (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available). Participants randomly draw numbers prior to season to determine a draft order fair to everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com
AC & HEAT
CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING
CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable. Chris 214-770-5001
Family Owned & Operated
Serving the Dallas area for over 30 years
We raise our kids here, too!
972-274-2157 www.CrestAirAndHeat.com
TACLB29169E
Appliance Repair
JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE
TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898
CABINETRY & FURNITURE
JD’S TREE SERVICE Mantels, Headboards, Kitchen Islands, Dining tables. Made from Local Trees. www.jdtreeservice.com 214-946-7138
Cleaning Services
AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
$100 off 1st clean for new weekly/bi-weekly clients. Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)
CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133
CLEAN FREAKS Fall Special 20% Off! DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888
TWO SISTERS & A MOP Move in/Out. Reliable/Dependable 20 Yrs Exp. 214-283-9732 twosistersamopmaidservice.com
WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM
Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134
CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING
BRICK, STONEWORK, FLAGSTONE PATIOS Mortar Repair. Straighten Brick Mailboxes & Columns. Call Cirilo 214-298-7174
CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS
Demo existing. Stamping and Staining
Driveways/Patio/Walkways
Pattern/Color available
Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (36 yrs.)
Electrical Services
ANNA’S ELECTRIC Your Oak Cliff Electrician Since 1978. tecl25513. 214-943-4890
ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com
50 Yrs. Electrical Exp. Insd. 214-328-1333
BRIGHT LIGHT ELECTRIC • 214-553-5333 TECL 31347 Brightening Homes and Businesses
TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658
Exterior Cleaning
G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925
FENCING & DECKS
#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com
4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.
FENCING & WOODWORK oldgatefence.com charliehookerswoodwork.com 214-766-6422
HANNAWOODWORKS.COM
Decks, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574
NORTHLAKE FENCE Locally owned and family operated. Celebrating 36 years of service. 214-349-9132 northlakefence.com
EST. 1991 #1
Cowboy
FENCE & IRON CO.
214.692.1991
SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com
FLOORING & CARPETING
WOOD FLOORING SPECIALISTS
Proudly serving DFW since 1999
Install
Refinish · Repair Wax Clean 214-543-7404 · dfwwoodfloor.com
FLOORING & CARPETING Willeford
hardwood floors
Superior Quality: Installation • Refinishing
Repair • Cleaning & Waxing
Old World Hand Scrape
214-824-1166
Garage Services
UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096
GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS
EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-360-0120
ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829
Handyman Services
HANDY DAN The Handyman. ToDo’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628
HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635
HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606
HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582
Your Home Repair Specialists
Drywall Doors Senior Safety Carpentry Small & Odd Jobs And More! 972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas Bonded & Insured. Locally owned & operated.
House Painting
MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REMODEL Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160
RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513
KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT
BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC
Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels. Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate. Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com
KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645
STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943.stoneage.dennis@verizon.net
TK REMODELING 972-533-2872
Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com
WE REFINISH!
• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks
• Cultured Marble
• Kitchen Countertops
214-631-8719 www.allsurfacerefinishing.com
LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES
A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925
HOLMAN IRRIGATION
Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061
LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work” Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673
YOUR TREES could look like a WORK OF ART, I Guarantee It.
NOVEMBER SPECIAL $200 OFF 4 man crew/4 hours
Just Trees
Call Mark Wittlich 214-332-3444
JD’s Tree Service
RESPONSIBLE TREE CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Locally harvested wood!
Firewood/Cooking Wood Full service trimming & planting of native trees. 214.946.7138
Moving
AM MOVING COMPANY Specialty Moving & Delivery.469-278-2304 ammovingcompany.com
Pest Control
A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL
Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495
MCDANIEL PEST CONTROL
Prices Start at $85 + Tax For General Treatment.
Average Home-Interior/Exterior & Attached Garage. Quotes For Other Services. 214-328-2847. Lakewood Resident
Plumbing
AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943
ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com
Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days *Joe Faz 469-346-1814 - Se Habla Español*
ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing
Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.
M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523
DEC. DEADLINE NOV. 9
Plumbing
NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913 Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location
THE PLUMBING MANN LLC
All Plumbing! Since 1978.
RMP/Master-14240 Insured. 214-FAST-FIX/ 214-327-8349

Pools
LEAFCHASERS POOL SERVICE Parts/Service. Chemicals/Repairs. Jonathan. 214-729-3311
Remodeling
BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC
Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Build On Your Own Lot. Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035
FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645
O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448
RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247
REMODELING
Bob McDonald Company, Inc. BUILDERS/REMODELERS
30+ Yrs. in Business • Major Additions
Complete Renovations • Kitchens/Baths
214-341-1155 bobmcdonaldco.net
ROOFING & GUTTERS SKYLIGHTS

BERT ROOFING INC.
Family owned and operated for over 40 years • Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341
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