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A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Frederick D. Patterson. See more on page 3.

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ABOUNDING PROSPERITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY APPOINTS TAMARA STEPHNEY AS ACTING CEO

United States, including Texas. Ms. Stephney has more than ten years of experience in fiscal management and programmatic infrastructure and management. Ms. Stephney is an active advocate in the community, contributing as part of many relevant organizations. She is a member of the State HIV Planning Group, the Dallas local HIV Task Force, and the Hepatitis C Task Force.

• Ahmad Goree, Public Affairs Director, Abounding Prosperity, Inc.

A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Frederick D. Patterson

(1901-1987) in a non-sponsored ASM setting during ASM’s General Meeting (now know as ASM Microbe) in Washington, D.C. While ASM was not amenable to covering these expenses, Black members persisted and covered expenses to ensure that these outstanding scientists were recognized by their peers, prior to their deaths.

College or University (HBCU), where he developed a private veterinary practice and taught a variety of courses, including bacteriology and chemistry.

DALLAS, April 7, 2023 – Amid the passing of Mr. Kirk D. Myers-Hill, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., the Board of Directors announces the appointment of Ms. Tamara Stephney as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abounding Prosperity, Inc.

The Board of Directors of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., met for an emergency meeting on the evening of April 4th and unanimously voted to appoint Ms. Stephney to the role. The appointment went into immediate effect as part of the agency’s succession plan.

“Ms. Stephney has played a vital role in helping Mr. Myers-Hill grow the agency to what it is today. We, the Board of Directors, have no doubt that she is well suited to further advance the mission of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., and the legacy of Mr. Myers-Hill,” said Michelle Myers, board chair.

Tamara Stephney is a long-standing, committed and visible part of Abounding Prosperity. She has served Abounding Prosperity for the past 12 years, working side-by-side with Kirk Myers-Hill. She started as a Manager, then she was promoted to Associate Director, and for the past 6 years, she has served as Chief Operating Officer. She has over 20 years of public health experience working in medically underserved areas, including developing and implementing high-impact prevention efforts for Black and Latinx populations in the Southern

“I am truly honored and privileged to have worked alongside Mr. Kirk Myers-Hill for the past 12 years. The best way to honor his memory is to continue the work and carry his legacy forward,” said Tamara Stephney. “I will continue that work, the work to fulfill the mission of Abounding Prosperity, Inc. and the vision of Mr. Kirk Myers Hill.”

Kirk Myers-Hill founded Abounding Prosperity, Inc. in 2005 and was a tireless advocate for the health and wellness of the Black family, particularly Black LGBTQ+ community members in Dallas.

Several services have been planned to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Kirk Myers-Hill. Please see the full schedule below:

Community Vigil & Balloon Release

Saturday, April 8, 2023

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Irene H. Trigg-Myers Prosperity Park

2215 Warren Avenue, Dallas, TX 75215

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Hall of State at Fair Park 3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210

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Friday, April 14, 2023

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Cathedral of Hope

5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75235

When one explores Black contributions to microbiology, there is a resounding void. Black people were enslaved in the United States, from 1619 to Emancipation in 1863, and during this time education was prohibited. Following emancipation, the few segregated and unequal educational opportunities were inaccessible to nearly all Black people due to vestiges of slavery and legally supported Jim Crow laws. Though very small in numbers, the number of Black M.D.s was increasing during this time. The possibility of earning an M.D. might have been easier because physicians were needed to attend to Black patients whom white physicians refused to treat. Meanwhile, the infinitesimal number of Black scientists who matriculated in adversarial environments and earned microbiology Ph.D.s continued to be denied further research exploration. As a result, the U.S. missed the opportunity to benefit from unknown discovery possibilities, and Black people were denied fulfillment that an education could have provided.

However, Frederick Douglas Patterson (1901-1988), who founded the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee Institute, accelerated the transformation of Tuskegee Institute to Tuskegee University and is considered a giant in higher education, has not been well recognized in this manner across the microbiology profession. Given Patterson’s status, as the 3rd Black person to earn a Ph.D. in microbiology, it is fitting that he should also be recognized by ASM.

Educational Background

By the age of 34, Patterson had sought and earned 4 degrees, which aided in his significant contributions to the educational field. In 1923, he earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Iowa. Following his DVM training, he accepted a teaching position at Virginia State University (VSU), a Historically Black

Still, some of his experiences led him to believe he could benefit from additional training. In 1926, when the General Education Board of the Rockefeller Foundation offered him a fellowship to pursue a M.S. at Iowa State, he continued his education. There, he investigated the etiology of range paralysis in poultry, also known as neurolymphomatosis gallinarum. This article represents the first time that Patterson’s research publications have been disclosed. Patterson graduated with his M.S. in 1927, then returned to VSU.

Frederick Patterson with George Washington Carver.Frederick Patterson with George Washington Carver. Source: blackoutloud Immediately following Patterson’s return to VSU in 1927, he was offered a job at Tuskegee Institute (TI), now Tuskegee University (TU), an HBCU, to teach veterinary science and bacteriology. He was excited about this offer because of TI's outstanding reputation and readily accepted it.

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• Tamara Stephney, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Abounding Prosperity Inc.

In 1997, ASM News published a fulllength article, “Ethnic Diversity in ASM,” in recognition of Black History Month. This article, which identified the first 12 Black scientists to receive a Ph.D. in microbiology (1932 -1948), was the first time a preponderance of information on the contributions of Black scientists to ASM, and the field of microbiology as a whole, was authenticated. As such, many conducted additional research and published subsequent, and more detailed, articles on the subject. More importantly, heretofore unrecognized Black microbiologists, including William Hinton, Ruth E. Moore and Hildrous Poindexter, were formally honored with named scholarships and awards by organizations and their alma maters; and they have assumed their rightful places in history.

Furthermore, as early as 1986, ASM Black microbiologists paid tribute to Moore (1903-1994) and Poindexter

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A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Frederick D. Patterson (CONTINUED)

Patterson was honored to join TI, where well-known scientist, George Washington Carver (1862-1943), the Peanut Man, made many discoveries and applications. His teaching responsibilities were similar to those at VSU, and he routinely enjoyed scheduled walks and conversations where Carver would educate him about botanicals surrounding the campus. In 1931, the General Board provided Patterson another fellowship, this time to pursue a Ph.D. at Cornell, where Patterson investigated a parasitic disease that, at the time, caused extensive damage to poultry populations throughout the U.S. From this research, Patterson wrote and published a number of peerreviewed articles, including “Viability of Coccidial Oocysts” and “Cross Infection Experiments with Coccidia of Birds” (not available online). Patterson, earned his Ph.D. from Cornell in 1933.

Professional Contributions

Upon Patterson’s return to TI after the publication of his Ph.D. thesis, there is no evidence of further research engagement, but one assumes that many agricultural microbiological studies were investigated as he built TI’s veterinarian program. A year later, Patterson was appointed director of the department of agriculture, after the sudden death of the previous director. While Patterson was initially unprepared for the plant side of agriculture, he hired expert agricultural staff who filled that void.

Founding Tuskegee Institute’s School of Veterinary Medicine

By 1935, at the age of 34, Patterson was inaugurated as the third president of TI. Patterson also accelerated the transformation of Tuskegee Institute into Tuskegee University and, in 1944, founded TI’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Today, TU is the only HBCU that offers a DVM, and nearly 75% of Black veterinarians in America are TU graduates.

Spearheading Tuskegee University’s Engineering and Commercial Aviation Programs

In addition to this pivotal contribution, during the next 2 decades, Patterson also spearheaded TU’s engineering and commercial aviation programs, which facilitated the initiation of the famed Black Tuskegee Airmen of the World War II Army Corps. The Tuskegee Airmen gained notoriety when, after nearly 1,000 trained at TU, 1/2 went overseas as combat pilots, and not 1 bomber was lost to enemy planes during 1,500 missions. This feat contributed significantly to

the eventual desegregation of the U.S. military, and apparently, Patterson’s vision to make this happen did not go unnoticed.

Founding the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Patterson’s most significant contribution—because it positively impacted the lives of so many Black people—is his envisioning and founding of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in 1945. UNCF’s iconic motto, “The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” remains an indelible phrase in the fabric of our nation to encourage and support those who lack educational and training resources.

Patterson’s Childhood and Upbringing

Perhaps Patterson’s success can be attributed to Booker T. Washington, a Black educator, author, orator and advisor to several presidents of that era. Formerly enslaved, founder of TI, who served as TI’s first president, Washington lived, understood and shared Patterson’s vision. The contributions of both Washington and Patterson suggest the absence of barriers and resistance at TI, which might have occurred throughout the times at other HBCUs (with the exception of Bethune-Cookman University) that were founded by white individuals, missionaries and organizations, who also served as presidents of these institutions.

Patterson, was also inspired by his namesake, formerly enslaved and great orator, Frederick Douglas, who served as a role model for Patterson's pursuit and success in advancing change.

Patterson portrait from the National Portrait Gallery.Patterson portrait from the National Portrait Gallery.

Source: Smithsonian Institution; gift of the Harmon Foundation

Patterson’s family was educated and lived a middle-class life in Washington, D.C.’s then-affluent Anacostia neighborhood. As a tribute to Patterson, his personal and professional papers are housed at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. Orphaned by both parents at the age of 2, Patterson was the oldest of 6 and was raised by various family members, but predominantly by his sister. Throughout his life he had the strong support of his extended family and the unmitigated admiration of his extended community. Growing up in a supportive family, he was able to flourish, and though his experience at Iowa State began with at least one racist experience, he quickly learned how to resist racism by developing one of his favorite quotes: “How people feel about you reflects the way you permit yourself to be treated.”

Patterson was married to Catherine Moton (daughter of the second president of TI, Robert Moton) for 53 years until his death in 1988; and they had 1 son.

Thus, he enjoyed the faithful support of a partner who also shared his vision. Awards and Honors Patterson’s contributions to higher education, as well as his contributions to the U.S. agricultural system, have been documented and honored. He was a member of President Truman’s Commission on Higher Education and helped write the 1947 report that aided the reorganization of higher education in the U.S.

In 1987, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was awarded by President Ronald Reagan, in recognition of his lifetime of leadership and success in the educational field. This award is the nation’s highest civilian honor, and with this conferral, Patterson joined the ranks of Nobel Laureates John Enders (1897-1985) and Joshua Lederberg (1925-2008), who were awarded the medal in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, and in 2006 by President George W. Bush, respectively. The only other microbiologist who has received this award is infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008, also by President George W. Bush. However, Fauci trained as an M.D. and did not earn a Ph.D. in microbiology.

By the time of Patterson’s death, in 1988, he received many additional honors, notably for his influence on TU, civil rights activism, contributions to higher education and, in particular, Black education. These contributions also included the founding and building of UNCF, calling for improvements to agriculture and facilitation of the evolution of the Tuskegee Airmen. His autobiography, Chronicles of Faith the Autobiography of Frederick D. Patterson, edited by M.G. Goodson, was published by the University of Alabama Press in 1991.

In 1996, another honor by UNCF, the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI) was established. The FDPRI is the nation’s foremost research organization focusing on the educational status of Black youth from pre-school through college. Because of the significance of Patterson’s contributions to U.S. history, his papers have been collected and catalogued at the Library of Congress.

As the third Black scholar to receive a Ph.D. in microbiology, Patterson has not yet been recognized within ASM and the profession. Though his microbiological research was brief, his extraordinary contributions as a higher education and civil rights leader, organizer and intellectual giant no doubt played a role, and continue to play a role, in subsequent and future generations of Ph.D.-level microbiologists. Patterson's Ph.D. microbiology training inevitably provided

in promoting, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste.

the methodical and query-based skills and incentives that contributed to his life-long and exceptional laudatory contributions

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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Semifinalists

Author Tequila Harrison is a friend, a passionate believer, and a loving mother to the beautiful and resilient Sydney Skye, the principal character in her debut children’s book, Sydney Skye’s Best Day Ever!

Born at a mere 24 weeks, weighing only 1lb. 2oz, Sydney came into the world as a micro-preemie. Since she was born during lung development, Sydney’s lungs we very small, so she needed assistance to breathe, eat, and practically stay alive. However, “better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof!”

All along the way Tequila’s family has received enormous support from medical professionals as well as family and friends, and Sydney continues to thrive as an intelligent and vibrant young lady.

Feeling like there was more she could do to build awareness; Author Tequila Harrison became an author for the purpose of celebrating the life of her daughter and to advocate for parents and children who are currently living a page out of she and Sydney’s life. In her spare time, Author Harrison enjoys reading, recording music with recording artists and local bands, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

About The Book

This is a story of miracle child, Sydney Skye, participating in doctor approved, limited activities with her trach and G-Button. When doctors told her mother that Sydney would need to have these items placed in her body, her mom began to imagine the worst. She began to belief that Sydney would not be able to do things that “normal” children could do.

However, as time progressed, Sydney showed and proved that she was a fighter and began to beat all odds staked against her!

She shined so brightly and, little by little, her doctor started clearing her for more activities.

Esmeralda Leiva Esmeralda Levia is a fashion design student at El Centro Campus. She will be graduating in May and plans to continue her passion at a four-year college. Leiva has applied to several universities and is weighing her options.

looking forward to getting to know them better in our final application review process.”

Transfer Scholars will receive educational advising from the Foundation’s Deans of Scholar Support to guide them through the process of transitioning to a fouryear school and preparing for their future endeavors. They will also have access to opportunities for internships, study abroad, graduate school funding.

Four Dallas College students are among the semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Three of the scholars attend Dallas College North Lake Campus, and a fourth attends El Centro Campus.

The Foundation awards community college students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, service, and a determination to complete their bachelor’s degrees at top four-year institutions.

The Dallas College semifinalists are:

Madeleine Grace Cornejo

Madeleine Grace Cornejo is a psychology major at Dallas College North Lake Campus. She is graduating in May and plans to transfer to either the University of Texas at Austin or the University of Southern California.

This year’s semifinalists were chosen from a pool of 1,700 applicants from 215 community colleges, Basili said. The recipients will be named later this month. ###

About Dallas College

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Janset Aydogdu

Janset Aydogdu is a biology major at Dallas College North Lake Campus. The University of Texas at Austin or Southern Methodist University are among the schools she’s considering for the Fall 2023 semester.

Iliyan Ajani

Iliyan Ajani has completed his associate degree in science from Dallas College North Lake Campus and will graduate in May. He,plans to transfer in the Fall and major in Special Education and/or Environmental Studies. The Cooke Transfer Scholarship is designed to create a clear pathway to a four-year degree by offering up to $55,000 per year along with academic advising and access to a network of peers.

“By lifting the financial burden of pursuing a four-year degree off their shoulders, our goal is to help students take full advantage of a four-year college experience without taking on student debt,” said Seppy Basili, Executive Director of the Cooke Foundation. “This year’s selected semifinalists reflect the deep bench of talent across our community colleges today, and we’re

Dallas College, formerly the Dallas County Community College District, was founded in 1965, and consists of seven campuses: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland. Dallas College offers online learning and serves more than 125,000 credit and continuing education students annually. Dallas College also offers dual credit for students in partner high schools and early college high schools

throughout Dallas County. Students benefit from partnerships with local business leaders, school districts and four-year universities, and Dallas College offers associate degree and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as a bachelor's degree in education. Based on annual enrollment, it is the largest community college in Texas.

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Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Mozambique

If you have a special evening planned and you need a special dish, but you don't want to go far, add this to your special dish wish list. The zesty Shrimp Mozambique is loaded with a great assortment of amazing, mouthwatering flavors that will make all other shrimp dishes sigh with jealousy. The plump, juicy shrimp swimming in all the yummy, savory spices will be handsdown the best meal ever for you and your special guest. When your menu gets a bit boring, jazz things up a bit with the incredibly tasty and easy Shrimp Mozambique. It will make your next special occasion or normal Wednesday night an A-list, world-class experience!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 40 shrimp, shell-on and uncooked

• 2 envelopes sazon with coriander and annatto

• 2 teaspoons garlic salt

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• rice, to taste, cooked

Directions

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the onion to the oil and cook, stirring constantly, until it is tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves and the shrimp to the onions and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the sazon envelopes, the garlic salt, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the paprika, and the bay leaf to the shrimp and stir constantly.

Step 5

Add the beer and the lemon juice to the shrimp mixture, stirring constantly, and bring it to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the shrimp turns pink, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Stir the ketchup and the parsley into the shrimp mixture and discard the bay leaf.

Step 8

Serve the shrimp and the sauce over the rice.

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of Fame induction ceremony in three years. Seven inductees received their Dallas ISD Hall of Fame rings and jackets. The event was held on Friday, March 31, at the Art District Mansion, formerly the Belo Mansion. Congratulations to the seven inductees who received this prestigious honor. Also, congratulations to the 2020 & 2021 inductees, who were inducted virtually but also honored in person during this ceremony.

Dallas ISD’s Neighborhood Schools Night Out event was held at our P-TECH high schools on Thursday, April 6th. Special thanks to our student volunteers, coordinators and staff, for your support in making this the best event yet for our neighborhood schools!

I would like to extend my appreciation to the Thomas Jefferson Culinary students for agreeing to prepare the meal for the Dallas ISD board meeting on April 20th. We are anticipating a phenomenal meal, as the culinary students have set their bar high by consistently creating tasty and well-balanced meals.

Dallas ISD Athletics was honored with the opportunity to host the first in-person Hall

At Dallas ISD, we pride ourselves on showcasing the various opportunities that our students can embark on to be successful in this world. One school went above and beyond to illustrate how furthering their students’ education can lead to a promising career and individual growth. Lincoln B-TECH students were granted a tour by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Bennett College, to explore new curricular and career options. Some were even encouraged to teach. The tour was a significant moment the students will never forget, and it left a positive impression on students and staff alike.

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The DBDT: Encore! Rising Excellence's performance draws on the heritage and memories of Japanese, Polish, and African American choreographers. Takehiro Ueyama created Heroes to honor the dedication and preservation of citizens who played a crucial role in Japan’s recovery after World War II. Katarzyna Skarpetowska, who grew up in Warsaw, Poland, choreographed Snow Playground, an abstract work that takes its inspiration from a peaceful image of swirling snow across a playground. When Tyrone C. Walker choreographed Prototype, the African American had robots in mind to demonstrate the internal struggle of breaking loose from factorymade minds while searching for self-discovery. Nycole Ray is restaging her work Opaque which is the essence of majestic beauty.

Month, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is showcasing the works of Dallas teenager Madison D. Smith at the Rising Excellence series. Patrons can enjoy an art gallery exhibit by the high school senior in the Moody Performance Hall lobby. Madison taught herself to paint at home during COVID in 2020 and has created over 150 works. Madison maintains a 4.0 GPA at Dallas Christian High School in Mesquite, TX. To view her collection, visit www. MDSARTWORX.com.

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Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to fight back.

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Step #1: Eat to beat inflammation. Harvard experts warn that many “anti-inflammatory diets” are not grounded in science. In this Special Report, you’ll discover the three best diet choices—plus essential food “do’s and don’ts” to help suppress inflammation levels.

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Step #4: Get enough sleep. Inadequate sleep not only robs you of energy and productivity it also elevates inflammation—which is especially hazardous to heart health. Fighting Inflammation reveals 4 simple steps to help you get a healthier and more refreshing night’s sleep!

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Rest In Power Velma Booker

October 21, 1934 ~ April 9, 2023 (age 88)

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the transition of Ms. Velma Louise Booker. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

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New Mount Zion Baptist Church

550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459

Intercessory Prayer Wednesday

6:16PM – 7:15PM

Bible Study Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown

Surviving The Times

Service Times:

Sundays: 11:00AM Thursday Bible Study: 7PM

Come Worship with Us

556 Rancho Canyon Haslett, Texas 76052

Tel-Star Baptist Church

Sunday School:9:30 AM

Sunday Worship: 10:30AM

Bible Study-1st and 3rd

Wednesday's

Rev. Mark A. Proctor / Pastor

2515 S. Denley Drive Dallas, TX 75216

Saved By Grace Restoration Ministries

1700 NW 7th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 405 537 1061

Sunday Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Service 11:00 AM

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM

Bible Study

Monday Night 5:00PM - 6:00PM School of Ministry 6:00PM6:30PM

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633

Sunday Worship:

David E. Wilson

7:30AM & 10:30AM

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor Rev. KennedyYoungJr.

Lighthouse Church of God in Christ

2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421

Morning Worship: 11AM

www.lighthousecogic.com Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr

Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468

Sunday

Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM Pastor Chris L. Simmons

Bexar Street Baptist Church

2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579

Sunday School: 9:30AM

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM

Bible Study

Wed: 7:15PM

Thursday 11:00AM Pastor TC Marshall

Concord Ministries Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522

Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM – 12:24AM

A. Charles

www.concorddallas.org Pastor Bryan Carter

PLEASANT GROVE

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1655 N. JIM MILLER RD DALLAS TEXAS, 75217

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45AM10:30AM

MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45AM -12:45PM

WEDNESDAY BTU: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Community Baptist Church

One Church Two Location (972)230-4477

115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto

Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM

820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill

Mark A. Proctor, Pastor

CHURCH MOTTO: THE BIBLE SAYS…,

First Lady Monica

Sunday School : 9:30AM

Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps

Tabernacle of Praise

MBC

6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX 75227 (214)275-4959

Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM

Wed. Praise and Prayer:6:15PM

Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor

Rev.

Pastor Marc Blair, Sr. and First Lady Dicloria

Pastor George and

Sneed

Pastor

Pastor Azor Barnes

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771

Sunday Worship

Sunday School: 9:00 A.M.

Morning Worship: 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday

Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M.

Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.

Carver Height Baptist Church

2510 E.Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)371-2024

Sunday Worship

Sunday School: 8:30 A.M.

Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.

Marsalis Avenue Baptist Church

2723 S. Marsalis Avenue

Dallas, TX 75216

Ph: 214.943.6007

Church School: 9:00 A.M.

Morning Worship: 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday Prayer & Praise: 7:00 P.M.

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

Phone : (214)823-7308

Fax : (214)823.9720

Sunday: 10AM

Sunday School: 9AM

Pastor Darrell W. Pryor Pastor Rev Daryl Carter

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828

Early Risers Sunday School

7:15 AM

Morning Worship: 7:50AM

Sunday School: 9:30AM

Morning Worship: 10:30

Tuesday Night Bible Study

www.marsalisavenuebc.com

Terry White Pastor/Teacher

New El Bethel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203

Sunday Service

9:30 AM – Church School

11:00 AM- Worship II Mountain Top Experience

Wednesday Services

12:00PM - Noonday Prayer

6:30M - Corporate Prayer

7:00PM -Bible Study

http://www.pilgrimrestdallas.org/ Pastor Carlos D. Williams

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218

Sunday Service

10:00AM

Wednesday Daytime Bible Study/Prayer: 11AM

Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM

Prayer: 6:30PM

Bible Study: 7PM Pastor Rev BurleyHudson

Friendship West Baptist Church

2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200

Sun Morning Services

8:00AM & 10:45AM

Wednesday Bible Study

Pastoral Bible Teaching Class Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor

7:00PM

New Leaf Family Church

1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217

**order of services**

Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm BibleStudy

Sunday School: 8am

Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am

St. Paul Baptist Church

1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: (214)421-3741

Fax: (214) 421-3926

Sunday School

9:30AM

Service Times

8:00am and 10:45 am

Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677

Morning Glory: 7:45AM

Sunday School: 9:15AM

Morning Worship: 10:30AM

12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor FrederickD.Haynes, III

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713

Sunday School: 9:15AM

Pastor / Founder : Dr. Corey C. Toney / Clarette L. Toney-First Lady

Bible Study: 7:00PM

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church

6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241

Main: (214)375-5952

Fax: (214)371-1611

Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM

Sunday School: 9:45AM

Wednesday Night: 7:00PM Pastor

Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson

Dr. H.E. Anderson

Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Simmons

Grace of God Baptist Church

601 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 Phone: (972) 274-1074

Sunday School 9 am

Praise & Worship @ 10 am

Brotherhood & Women Ministry meet every 4th Sunday @ 930 am

Choir Rehearsal - Thursday @ 8 pm Pastor BrianBonner

Thursday Night Theology @ 7 pm

Pastor

Dr. Timothy J Brown

Pastor

Rev Ned Armstrong