Volume 2, Issue 2 2nd Quarter—2015

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C.L.O.C. Chronicle Q u a r t e r l y N e w s l e t t e r

C h r i s t i a n L a d i e s o f C o n q u e s t , I n c .

C.L.O.C. Members Attend Family Gateway Center House Warming

Who We Are and What We

Believe

Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc.

(C.L.O.C.) is a faith based, Christ -

centered non-profit women’s outreach

organization that provides emergency

assistance and services to those

families and individuals in need, with

special emphasis on women and

children.

Following the example of Jesus, C.L.O.C.

believes in a hands on approach to

serving those in need, whenever and

wherever possible. C.L.O.C.’s outreach

activities are recommended by members,

volunteers, supporters, and through

websites and newsletters from various

churches and organizations.

We take our calling to be servants of

God very seriously and we are confident

God will continue to shower His

blessings on us as we serve His people.

It’s time!

Statement of Faith We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the

Son of the living God, and proclaim Him

Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ’s

name and by His grace, we accept our

mission of witness and service.

C.L.O.C. members were among the first to see the newly remod-

eled Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center located downtown

Dallas. Since 1986, Family Gateway has worked to help thousands

of families overcome homelessness by providing innovative and

comprehensive housing, social, and educational services to home-

less children and their families. An interesting tour of the Center

and a reception following with words of inspiration from Hadeshia

Thompson, a former Center resident, were inspiring and uplifting.

C.L.O.C. became involved with Family Gateway in 2006, and has

sponsored toy drives at Christmas, given donations to the Elf

Store, adopted families at Christmas, and provided donations of

on-going much-needed items for residents. C.L.O.C,’s project this

quarter is to adopt and decorate a room for a family at the Center

to give it a warm feeling of home.

(Pictured left to right) C.L.O.C. members Wiladean Martin and Sharonda Bradford,

Guest Speaker Hadeshia Thompson, and members Marion Bradford and Joyce

Manny.

Spring Yard Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2015

1902 Mary Lane

Carrollton, TX

Monthly Meeting Following

Yard Sale

2015 Scholarship Luncheon

Maggiano’s Little Italy at Willow Bend - Plano, TX

Saturday, June 13, 2015—1:00 PM

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Unity in the Metroplex Annual MLK Parade

January 17th marked the Annual MLK Parade in Carrollton. Since 2009 C.L.O.C. has participated in this an-nual community event. The parade is sponsored by Christ Community Connections, in partnership with the City of Carrollton. Unity in the Metroplex was this year’s theme. The parade’s route began on James-town Street behind City Hall and ended at Ted Polk Middle School, followed by refreshments and a pro-gram centered around the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Be the dream!

Joyce Manny, a retired educator with 38 years of service is our member “In the

Spotlight”. After her dedicated service to the teaching profession, she continues

her commitment of community involvement by helping others.

She has one daughter, and everyone who knows Joyce knows she has a love for

baking. Her pound cake melts in your mouth! She is a member of Mt Pisgah

Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Joyce is a woman of her word. When given a task, she always follows through.

She is a great addition to the C.L.O.C. organization and we welcome her willing-

ness to work with us. She presently serves as coordinator of C.L.O.C.’s Foreign

Missions projects and is a member of the Scholarship Committee.

When asked why she joined C.L.O.C. Joyce replied, “ I was invited to a scholar-

ship luncheon by Marion Bradford. I was invited to different activities that

C.L.O.C. was involved in. I kept going and was invited to become a member.

The C.L.O.C. organization has really blessed me. It gives me an opportunity to

give back, study the word, and fellowship with a great group of ladies.”

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give some-

thing back by becoming more.” ~ Anthony Robbins

Retired Teacher Gives Back

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C.L.O.C. Scholarship Application Available

On Line C.L.O.C.’s scholarship application is right at your finger-

tips, and the Scholarship Committee, chaired by Jo Gard-

ner, is eager to evaluate and select C.L.O.C.’s 2015 re-

cipients. After evaluating applications, scholarships are

awarded to students who have met criteria set forth by

the Scholarship Committee. A point system is used to

evaluate each application. It provides a fair, numerical

system for ranking applicants on each criterion. Three

criteria carry the most point weight, a maximum 20

points each. These criteria are (1) the applicant’s two-page written essay, (2) finan-

cial need and (3) references. All interested students can download C.L.O.C.’s scholar-

ship application by going to the website at christianladiesofconquest.com.

and click on “Current Projects” page.

All applications MUST be received or postmarked on or before May 31st.

For eight years, C.L.O.C. has been com-

mitted to assisting college-bound stu-

dents with tuition and other expenses by

awarding yearly scholarships. It is re-

warding to know C.L.O.C. scholarship re-

cipients have graduated from college and

have opened businesses, completed

medical school, and are working in corpo-

rate America. Others continue their col-

lege studies, working diligently to achieve

their goals and aspirations. Investing in

our youth is our goal, and it has paid off.

We are very excited about this year’s

scholarship program, but we need your

help. Enclosed, along with our quarterly

newsletter, is a letter explaining the

Crockett and Louise Lewis and Xanthia Calahan-Weatherall Memorial Scholarships, along with a do-

nation slip and self-addressed return envelope. Your contribution to our 2015 Scholarship Fund

Drive will enable C.L.O.C. to continue assisting students with the high cost of college tuition. Can we

count on you? Scholarships will be awarded June 13, 2015 at our Annual Scholarship Luncheon.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

C.L.O.C. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. For donation via PayPal,

please see page 4 for instructions.

Ninth Annual Scholarship Fund Drive Kick-Off Returning Scholarship Recipient Kunle Oni (2011) shares his college experiences

with returning scholarship recipients and guests at

2014 C.L.O.C. Scholarship Luncheon.

For your convenience, tax-deductible donations can now be made to C.L.O.C. via PayPal. Please go to our website christianladiesofconquest.com. Click on Volunteer/Membership, then click on DONATE button and fill out necessary information. Donations may also be mailed to: Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc.,

P. O. Box 118261, Carrollton, TX. 75011. Your generous donations allow us to fulfill our mission of service to others. Thank you for your loyal support.

PayPal—An Easy Way to

Donate to a Worthy Cause

Marion Bradford - President

Loretta Williams – Vice President/Treasurer

Board of Directors

Cora Calahan - Jonesboro, Louisiana

Annie Mouton - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Nathalyn Williams - Arlington, Texas

Conchita Doyle - Jonesboro, Louisiana

Herbertina Johnson - Raleigh, NC

Christian Ladies of Conquest,

Inc. (C.L.O.C.)

P.O. Box 118261

Carrollton, TX 75011

Xanthia Calahan at MLK

Parade, Carrollton - 2009.

C.L.O.C. members visit gravesite of

Xanthia & Baby Girl Alexis.

February 25, 1977- May 25, 2010

Christian Ladies of Conquest, Inc. began in April 2004 with six ladies who had a desire to be a

blessing to those in need. Each lady, uniquely created by God,

wanted to step beyond their present situation and serve others

by demonstrating God’s love to all people.

Some of our Activities include:

Distribution of food baskets to the needy

Visits to nursing homes, the elderly, sick and shut-ins

Emergency financial assistance to families

Disaster relief (collection and distribution of clothing and

toiletries)

Back-to-school clothing and supplies for needy youth

Scholarships for college-bound students

“Much needed items” donations to local shelters and

hospitals

Bible Study

Because we are totally committed to our mission, we are pro-

viding these services through our personal donations and

other partner organizations. If you would like more informa-

tion on C.L.O.C. or if you are interested in volunteering, please

contact us at 972-492-8376 or visit our website at

www.christianladiesofconquest.com and email us. We’d love

to hear from you.

. . . For it is time to seek the Lord until He comes.

- Hosea 10:14

In Loving Memory