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I’ve had the privilege of writing about many of them, oftentimes while they’re involved with their good works, and sometimes, when they’ve passed. Today is a time to talk of one who has passed on to a Greater Place., and there is absolutely no doubt where Dr. John Beckwith Sr. is Whiletoday.his friends and family will gather for his service and burial, and tears will most definitely be shed. John has joined his beloved wife Allene Beckwith in heaven with no pain, no fear, no tears. He was always friendly, but never overbearing. He was a true believer, one who witnessed not so much with his words but his actions. As such was when he donated his entire funeral home, on Cedar Crest to my Dad, the late Dr. William Blair, Jr. I’d never heard of someone doing this in our community. Now, I am sure there were those who may have done something like this before, but I only knew of Dr. Beckwith.
Along his pathway, Dr. Beckwith made many friends and influenced many people in line of work. He was instrumental in Golden Gate Funeral Homes growth and its commitment to service — here in Dallas and across the country.
I was truly amazed by his generosity and kindness! I will always respect him, for the call of honor to my Father and the Elite News.
When we lose someone like Dr. John Beckwith, Sr. we often find ourselves looking around and saying, “Who’s going to fill his shoes?” And it’s a fair question. But if we think back to Dr. Beckwith and those like him who came before, we should already know the answer. They provided a guiding light and were inspirations for others to follow. Rest easy, good, and faithful servant. The torch has been passed, Job Well DONE!
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I’ve also witnessed some of Dr. Beckwith’s greatest work — his family — who have followed in his footsteps to become church and community leaders, caring individuals, and devotees in efforts to improve in their services rendered to many around the communities in which they live. His children Carolyn and John who I worked with personally were like family to us. It was like we were automatically family. Many times, when referring to Carolyn, my Dad would always come into the office and say things like, “You talk to your sister?” And like their father Carolyn and John were always accommodating and respectful because of the relationship our Fathers had put in place.
In his line of work, Dr. Beckwith led with an unassuming yet knowledgeable approach that calmed tough situations and led to great decisions. It’s no doubt that the type of leadership he displayed as a successful businessman is the same reason he was so successful in business, becoming one of the area’s most well-known morticians and funeral directors.
The term “Pillar of the Community” is usually reserved for someone who finds a variety of ways to help his hometown, region or state. Some “pillars” are successful in business and lend support financially. Others are more on the front lines, donating extraordinary amounts of time to worthwhile causes. And then there are those few who just live a lifetime of service, of constantly looking for ways to help others — be it with their time or giving monetarily.
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Rest in Power John E. Beckwith Sr. The CEO of Golden Gate Funeral Home
Founder/Owner Mr. John E. Beckwith Sr. was born August 27, 1942 in Gilbert, Louisiana. Many who know him say that he was born with the desire and dream of owning a funeral home and helping others. Mr. Beckwith began his destiny in the funeral business at the early age of 14. Living in a rural area in Louisiana was not a hindrance for Mr. Beckwith, he was so determined that he would walk several miles and hitchhike to local funeral homes to learn the business. With the help of friends and local funeral home owners in Louisiana he began as a Carwash Attendant and Ambulance Driver. Because of his passion, desire and hard work he was promoted to General Manager. Mr. Beckwith not only had a desire and dream of owning a funeral home, he was an advocate of Civil Rights while in Louisiana, in this struggle for freedom and equal rights Mr.
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Beckwith lost many friends. His dream of owning a funeral home was intensified with the loss of his friends in the Civil Rights struggle. Mr. Beckwith realized why the passion and desire of owning a funeral home was so deeply rooted in his spirit; it was his destiny to provide families with quality and affordable funeral services. His desires, passions and dreams led him to Dallas, TX, where he met and married the missing piece to assisting him in achieving his destiny, his soul mate and helpmate “Allene Zachery.” In Dallas Mr. Beckwith continued his quest of achieving his destiny by working for local funeral homes, Red Ball Motor Freight and as an Insurance Agent, while along with his wife raising their five children. On September 15, 1980 all of Mr. Beckwith’s hard work came to pass, his destiny was fulfilled in Waxahachie, TX where he established Golden Gate Funeral Home. Mr. Beckwith’s dream was to own a funeral home, but God’s plans were greater than his.
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With the Grace and Blessings of God, Mr. Beckwith opened a second location in Dallas, TX in 1985, known today as the corporate location and a third location in Lancaster, TX in 1999. Humbly serving over two thousand families annually has earned Mr. Beckwith the privilege of owning and operating the number one African American Funeral Home in the Dallas/Fort Worth Mr.Metroplex.Beckwith was extremely proud and honored when God again extended his favor to him and blessed him with a funeral home in his home state of Louisiana. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home was established in Tallulah, LA on July 19, 2001 and is one of the fastest growing African American Funeral Homes in North Louisiana. His cup runneth over with the newest addition of Golden Gate Funeral Home and Cremation established in August 2010 in Ft. worth, Texas. Mr. Beckwith works very closely with the clergy in the community by donating his time and finances. He has a passionate belief in mentoring and helping others. He has opened his home and business to many, and has taken them in as his own. Many prominent pastors, ministers, business owners and productive citizens recognize Mr. Beckwith as their mentor. Mr. Beckwith has being bestowed with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Dallas/ Ft. worth Bible Institute and Seminary. He serves as a Honorary Deputy Constable in Dallas County, Precinct One and is credited with starting the Security Ministry at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, TX, where he continues to serve. Mr. Beckwith was honored as the 2012 Professional of the year by the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas, Inc. He has received numerous awards and honors over the years in both Louisiana and Texas, for his selfless spirit and dedication.
Channing Vernon (left) and Julianna Serrano (right) were awarded 2022 Rangers RBI Scholarships for their outstanding performance on and off the field.
Rangers RBI Scholarship Winners; Youth Academy Leaves for Negro Leagues Museum Invitational; Fall Programming Rangers RBI Scholarship Winners
The Texas Rangers Youth Acad emy departed for Kansas City today to participate in the second annual Negro Leagues Muse um Invitational, presented by Comerica Bank.
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Athletes and coaches will take an in-depth tour of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, compete against the Kanas City Royals Urban Youth Academy in baseball and softball exhibition games, and conclude the week end at Kauffman Stadium for the Royals-Padres Saturday night Formatch-up.liveupdates on the team’s journey this weekend, follow @RangersYA on Twitter and FallInstagram.Programming Returns Sep tember 13
At the conclusion of each Rang ers RBI summer season, two Texas Rangers Youth Academy athletes are awarded a Rangers RBI Scholarship, presented by Coca-Cola for their outstanding performance on and off the field. This year, Channing Vernon and Julianna Serrano were selected to receive $5,000 Rangers RBI Scholarships for their college Vernon,educations.aCedar Hill High School graduate and current freshman baseball player at Dillard University, and Serra no, a North Dallas High School graduate now attending the University of Texas at Arlington, have participated in the Rangers RBI league for several years. Serrano was a dominant pitcher on the mound during her time at the Academy, and even helped her team claim a championship win at the 2019 Mercy Street softball tournament. After five years of attending the Youth Academy, she is transitioning to college, where she hopes to pursue a degree in nursing. If he isn’t already playing in the big leagues, Vernon plans to study to become an orthopedic physician for a Major League Baseball team. Vernon was honored to receive the scholar ship after a great RBI season, which included a roster spot on the Rangers RBI Senior Baseball All-Star team. “I have had a great experience playing with RBI from day one several years ago,” said Vernon. “Our academy director, Mr. Gár ciga, has been encouraging and supportive. I hope to be able to play again or at least volunteer and work with the program.” Vernon, who is one of several siblings that attends the Rang ers Youth Academy, will surely be back and encourages other Rangers RBI athletes to apply for next year’s scholarship opportu Texasnity.
Texas Rangers Youth Academy fall programming begins on Tuesday, September 13 for 9U and 12U athletes. lected coaches and learn how to improve their game on and off the field at no cost. Training will officially return on Tuesday, September 13, for 9U and 12U athletes, and Tuesday, October 18, for 18U athletes. Trainees will divide into special ized groups based on age and skill level for hands-on coaching in a variety of areas, including the fundamentals of offense and defense on the diamond. To register for Texas Rangers Youth Academy fall baseball and softball programming, texasrangers.com/academy.visit Baseball & Softball Fall Training Program 9U & 12U – Tuesday, September 13, 2022 –Thursday, October 13, 2022 Athletes ages 8-12 will partic ipate in free training sessions that expand on the principles of hitting, fielding, throwing, base-running and more. Fall Training Program 18U – Tuesday, October 18, 2022 –Thursday, November 17, 2022 Athletes ages 13-18 will partic ipate in free training sessions that expand on the principles of hitting, fielding, throwing, base-running and more.
Texas Rangers Youth Academy baseball and softball program ming will return this fall for ath letes ages 7 to 18. Participants will get the opportunity to learn from the Academy’s hand-se Texas Rangers Youth Academy athletes pose at the airport before leaving for the Negro Leagues Museum Invitational in Kansas City.
The Texas Rangers Youth Acad emy goes beyond baseball and softball programming to benefit our community. With help from our partner Buckner Interna tional, the Academy hosts free education courses for athletes and their families throughout the year. Register Here for all Youth Academy classes.
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2. On October 18, 2022 Thur good Marshall Recreation Center 5150 Mark Trail Way Dallas, TX 75232, 6:30pm, there will be a report of the Nominating Com mittee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose member
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The RBI program, which has served approximately 2 million young people since its incep tion, is administered by Major League Baseball and designed to give youth from underserved and diverse communities the opportunity to play baseball and softball, while also encourag ing academic achievement and success and teaching the value of teamwork and other important life lessons. RBI currently serves young men and women in over 200 programs in approximate ly 200 cities worldwide. MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $40 million worth of resources to the RBI program, and all 30 Clubs support RBI leagues. For more information about the RBI World Series, please visit MLB.com/rbiworld series. Media For more information, con tact Lauren Wyatt at lwyatt@ texasrangers.com or call 817533-1659. Texas Rangers Youth Academy Photo & Video Library – RANGERS –ships are current as of May 1st of the election year, who’s member ships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit’s jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elect ed to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.
The Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at the Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota opened in 2017. This state-of-the-art facility provides children across North Texas with a place to play baseball and softball. In addition to providing year-round baseball and soft ball instruction, the Academy hosts tournaments, coaching clinics, and skills camps. It also gives young students access to tutoring programs, college prep classes, college and career fairs, financial literacy and internship programs, and MLB industry alternative career workshops.
The Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy is located in West Dallas at the Mercy Street Sports Complex. Mercy Street Sports is a component of the Christian based non-profit organization in the inner-city community of West Dallas. Founded in 2003, Mercy Street, Inc. utilized a mentoring program as the main vehicle to promote positive change and cultivate leaders in the West Dallas community. In 2005, the non-profit integrated the sports component, Mercy Street Sports, in order to extend their outreach efforts and further impact the community. The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is excited to partner with Mercy Street Sports to further impact the West Dallas community, which is considered one of the most challenged areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro plex.
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“I am honored to have been appointed the Chairman of the African American Museum’s Annual Gala, which supports one of Dallas’ treasured gems,” said McRae. “I deeply sense the great obligations of this position and regard it as a duty and privilege to help raise awareness and support a long-standing cultural institution in our community.” Serving as the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, the Masquerade Cabaret & Auction Gala has helped the Museum offer its Science of Art Summer Camp STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics). In addition, proceeds underwrite the African American Heritage Series (lectures, symposia, workshops, and conferences), educational workshops, musical performances such as the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston concert, and the daily operations of the Museum. Blockbuster exhibitions – such as Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty, the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection, and the Smithsonian’s Men of Change – are also funded through the gala. The event begins with a meetand-greet reception at 7 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. and entertainment provided by The Reuben Lael Band. The Museum will also present its highest honor The Heritage Award – to Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated®Sorority, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated®. This award is given occasionally to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the founding and development of the African American Museum, Dallas. Individual tickets are $200. Sponsorship packages are also available including Curator ($35,000), Archivist ($30,000), Artist ($25,000), Historian ($20,000), Gold ($15,000), Silver ($10,000), Bronze ($7,500), Medalist ($5,000) and Friend For($2,500).more information and to purchase tickets or sponsorships, please contact Carol Little at 214565-9026, ext. 326 or clittle@ ###aamdallas.org.
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Proceeds will allow the Museum to expand and maintain its offerings through programs, workshops, lectures and other educational services; to date, the event has helped fund summer camp for thousands of underserved youth.
About the African American Museum, Dallas. The African America Museum, Dallas was founded in 1974 as a part of Bishop College has operated independently since 1979. For more than 40 years, the African American Museum has stood as a cultural beacon in Dallas and the Southwestern United States. Located in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, the African American Museum is the only museum in the Southwestern United States devoted to the collection, preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials that relate to the African American experience. The African American Museum incorporates a wide variety of visual art forms and historical documents that portray the African American experience in the United States, Southwest and Dallas. The Museum has a small, but rich collection of African art, African American fine art and one of the largest African American folk-art collections in the United States. Learn more at aamdallas.org.
DALLAS (Sept. 7, 2022) –Benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas, the 34th-annual Masquerade Cabaret & Auction Gala will be held Saturday, Oct.15, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel (2222 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Texas). The evening soiree serves as a fundraiser to maintain and expand the Museum and its offerings through programs, workshops, lectures and other educational services that will facilitate awareness and understanding of African American history and culture. The event has helped the Museum offer its award-winning summer camp to thousands of underserved youth in Dallas’ southern sector.
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Determination of a Gaming Problem and Who Is Affected by a Gaming Disorder
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“The real issue is how is gaming affecting a person’s life,” Dr. Lee says. “This can apply to nearly any habit or activity. If an activity is helping you and not really hurting anyone, then there’s not a real reason to consider it a disorder. But if you look at the ICD-11, they really specify that it’s affecting the person’s life in a negative way.”
“What the WHO does with the ICD-11 is establish whether something is going to be a condition or not, and give some definition to it,” Lee says.
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“In terms of more specifics, different experts will come in and determine more kinds of diagnostic screening as a result of the classification.”
Bruce Y. Lee, MD, associate professor of international health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ih Baltimore, helps explain what gaming disorder is, and things to consider when you feel that someone is addicted to gaming.
“The real issue is how is gaming affecting a person’s life,” Dr. Lee says. “This can apply to nearly any habit or activity. If an activity is helping you and not really hurting anyone, then there’s not a real reason to consider it a disorder. But if you look at the ICD-11, they really specify that it’s affecting the person’s life in a negative way.”
The Negative Impacts of Gaming Disorder
The idea of video games being addictive is certainly not new. Decades before people played Candy Crush on their phones for hours, there were people with pockets full of quarters, playing Pac-Man in arcades for hours. But given the prevalence of video gaming in our lives, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been keeping a watchful eye on people who have become so obsessed with gaming that it has had a negative impact on their lives. In January 2018, in a draft of their new International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the WHO addressed this addiction for the first time in a condition known as “gaming disorder.” In May 2019, the WHO officially voted to update its ICD to include gaming disorder as a behavioral addiction in a section which includes other addictive behavior, such as substance abuse and gambling. Their new guide, ICD-11, takes effect in January of 2022.
“InLanguageotherwords,” Lee says, “for number one, gaming controls you and you don’t control it. For number two, it’s taking you away from other things that you should be doing. And three, you keep doing it even though you know it is hurting your life, or others know that it’s hurting your life. And lastly,
By Michael Dolan Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD Continued Next Week it should occur over a period of 12 months, unless there is some kind of emergency situation. Everyone can get absorbed in something for a short period of time. You don’t necessarily want to call something a disorder because a person does an activity a lot. In most cases, people are able to say ‘I no longer want to do this,’ but if it lasts more than 12 months, than that’s when you start to think this may be an issue.”
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Gaming Disorder and Video Game Addiction: What to Know It’s official, say experts: Video games are addictive and can hurt your mental health.
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Bernard Shaw, the awardwinning broadcast television journalist who served as chief anchor of CNN for two decades, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, his family said in a statement to the cable news network. Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for 20 years, dies at 82 Shaw was CNN’s first chief anchor when the 24/7 cable news channel launched on June 1, 1980, instantly setting a standard of professionalismconsummate and soon earning the trust of millions of viewers.
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THE BIBLE SAYS…, Pastor George and First Lady Monica Sneed Come Worship with Us 556 Rancho Canyon Haslett, Texas 76052 PastorCharlesA. 1700 NW 7th Street Oklahoma
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Bexar Street Baptist Church 2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX (214)943-357975216 Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: Thursday7:15PM11:00AM TCPastorMarshall
Bible Study-1st and 3rd Rev.Wednesday'sMarkA. Proctor / Pastor 2515 S. Denley Drive Dallas, TX 75216 Ministry House of Restoration San Antonio Church 1729 E. Houston St San Antonio, Texas www.mhorsc.com(210)375-417678202 Pastor Marc Blair, Sr. and First Lady Dicloria PLEASANT CHURCHCOMMUNITYGROVEBAPTIST 1655
Saved By Grace RestorationPastorMinistriesAzorBarnes SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA Elite News September 9- September 16, 202214
Surviving The Times Service ThursdaySundays:Times:11:00AMBibleStudy: 7PM Tel-Star 10:30AM N. JIM TEXAS, SCHOOL: 9:45AMMORNING10:30AM 10:45AM 7:00PMMOTTO: City, Mon-Sat - 6:00PM6:30PM
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 Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps
OK 405 537 1061 Sunday Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Service 11:00 AM
School of Ministry 6:00PM
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WORSHIP:
75217 SUNDAY
www.elitenewsdallas.com Concord Ministries Baptist Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, (214)331-8522TX Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM –www.concorddallas.org12:24AM Pastor Bryan Carter New Mount Zion Baptist Church 550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX (214)341-645975243 Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown Rev. Mark A. PastorProctor, David E. Wilson East Gate Missionary Baptist Church 6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX (214)371-263375232 Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor Rev. KennedyYoungJr. St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church 6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX (214)374-663175241 Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM Sunday School 9:00AM Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM Pastor Rev C.J.R. Phillips Lighthouse Church of God in Christ 2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX (214)371-242175203 Morning Worship: www.lighthousecogic.com11AM MichaelSuperintendentClerkley, Sr Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX (214)426-546875215
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Tabernacle of Praise MBC 6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX (214)275-495975227
Baptist Church Sunday School:9:30 AM Sunday Worship:
Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM Wed. Praise and Prayer:6:15PM Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor
WEDNESDAY-12:45PM BTU:
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Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM
The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224
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Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church 2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218 Sunday Service 10:00AM DaytimeWednesdayBible Study/Prayer: 11AM Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM Prayer: 6:30PM Bible Study: 7PM Pastor Rev Burley Hudson
Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677
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 (214)371-202475216
Pastor Darrell W. Pryor
New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203 Sunday Service 9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AMWorship II Mountain Top Experience Wednesday Services 12:00PMNoonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study Pastor Dr. Timothy J Brown
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Friendship West Baptist Church 2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX (972)228-520075232 Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM FrederickPastorD.Haynes, II
Pastor Rev Daryl Carter
Main: (214)375-5952 Fax: (214)371-1611 Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM Sunday School: 9:45AM Wednesday Night: 7:00PM Pastor Dr. H.E. Anderson Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 Phone : (214)823-7308 Fax : (214)823.9720 Sunday: 10AM Sunday School: http://www.pilgrimrestdallas.org/9AM
Sunday Worship Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.
I Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church 4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX (214)337-171375233 Sunday School: 9:15AM 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 Thursday Night Theology @ 7 pm Choir Rehearsal - Thursday @ 8 pm BrianPastorBonner Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church 8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 www.greatercornerstone.orgWorshipWorship:7:30AMEarlySunday:Worship(214)349-7701Services7:30AMMorning:10:30AM Pastor David E. Wilson Elite News September 9- September 16, 2022 15
Early(214)374-0828RisersSunday School 7:15 MorningAM Worship: 7:50AM Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study Pastoral7:00PM Bible Teaching Class Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor New Leaf Family Church 1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217 **order of services** Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm Bible Study Sunday School: 8am Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am Pastor / Founde:r Dr. Corey C. Toney / Clarette L. Toney-First Lady St. Paul Baptist Church 1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926 Sunday School 9:30AM Service Times 8:00 am and 10:45 am Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson
Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX (214)943-600775216 Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise Worship: www.marsalisavenuebc.com7:00PM
Pastor Rev Terry White
Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM Bible Study: 7:00PM Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong
Congratulations to Barack and Michelle Obama! In a break with tradition, there was no ceremony while former President Donald J. Trump held office. President Biden unveiled the Obama portraits: his by Robert McCurdy, hers by Sharon Sprung.
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