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Published on: 7/30/2005
Last Visited: 7/30/2005
Kenneth Shannon, church trustee, left, Paul Newman, chairman of the deacon board, and Donald Washington, chairman of trustees, talk with the Rev. Mark Washington in the new sanctuary of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Hill.
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Washington envisions a bright future for his flock.
The new sanctuary will be dedicated with a 1 p.m. dinner, and 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a special worship service, with music provided by the churches three choirs.
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Washington has provided leadership since 2003 when he felt called to accept the role of pastor at St. James.His philosophy is echoed in one of his favorite expressions - "We are a church of inclusion, not trying to drive people away, but instead we're trying to draw people."
"Pastor Washington is a people person.