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.
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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
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