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80-50 Celebration

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World-reknown religious icon and humanitarian, Dr. Lobias Murray, celebrates 80 years of life and 50 years of ministry

Dallas, TX / July 24, 2007/Full Gospel Holy Temple/ - The Council of Bishops, pastors, ministerial alliance and members of the Full Gospel Holy Temple Church will celebrate the life, legacy and impeccable servant leadership of Dallas pastor, pioneer, humanitarian, and world re-known religious icon, Dr. Lobias Murray at the 80|50 Celebration planned for August 3, 4, and 5, 2007 in the Dallas, Texas area. This three-day event will commence with a white-tie black-tie Celebration Gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Dallas. Followed by nationally known gospel artist-headlined Celebration concert. The premier celebration weekend will culminate with an official Celebration service at its world headquarters located at 39727 West LBJ Frwy in Dallas, Texas.

Schedule of Events:

Our Purpose:

"We want to celebrate the accomplishments and pay tribute to those things that have been done by Apostle Murray, said Reverend Herman Murray, 80|50 Celebration committee chairperson. "This is a hallmark year for him, so we are planning to celebrate -the man, the ministry and his life on a grand scale."

Dr. Lobias Murray is a notable servant-leader in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is continually recognized for his countless efforts to better humanity. Specifically, Dr. Murray is most often associated with the realization of the divine vision, known as the Full Gospel Holy Temple Church that began in Dallas in 1961. Once coined by scoffers as Murray's Barbecue Pit during its beginning, this world-wide, word-based and deliverance-focused ministry is presently composed of over 4000 members in its local facility and it is distinguished as one of Dallas' first mega-churches. Its fellowship extends beyond the city limits with over 30 churches located throughout the United States. The life-changing ministry is known for its global broadcast of the classic and pure delivery of the Holy Scriptures to listeners via the radio, television and the Internet.

The vision of Dr. Murray also transformed the Dallas educational community in 1979 as he pioneered the establishment of his namesake, the Lobias Murray Christian Academy(LMCA). It is the first African American-owned and fully accredited private K-12 academy. Since its inception, the academy has graduated over 275 students some of whom are educational, healthcare, and business professionals - including medical doctors and hospital administrators, college professors, and entrepreneurs. The mission of the academy aligns with the life focus of its founder and that is to educate the whole child - academically, physically and spiritually.

Over the last 50 years, Dr. Murray has been described as a principal architect in the educational and religious communities. He has been recognized by local, and state officials for his contributions to the community over the last five decades. Recently, he was given his second key by members of the Dallas City Council. The first key was awarded in 1982 by the late Dallas City councilwoman. Ms. Elsie Faye Heggins. She also proclaimed the third Monday in October as "Lobias Murray Day" in the City of Dallas.

Dr. Murray was also awarded the minister of the year by the International Ministerial Alliance. He was recognized as an Unsung Hero by a local television station for his humanitarian and philanthropic efforts in the Dallas area. He is the namesake of the annual humanitarian award presented by the DFW Elite Newspaper. He is recipient of the Walter Wilson Humanitarian Award; recipient of a doctorate and an honorary doctorate degree from Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., then president of Bishop College and Dr. Zameiko Jackson of Saint Thomas Christian College respectively.

"We are looking for those who have been blessed by his life across the nation to come and celebrate his accomplishments,"said Reverend Murray.

Some of the expected notable attendees include: Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins; State Representative Yvonne Davis; gospel artists - Kim Burrell; Reverend Timothy Wright, Pastor Beverly Crawford, Lorraine Stencil, Elder Kervy Brown, Jermia Cannon. Special guest speaker for the closing celebration service is Apostle Richard D. Henton of Monument of Faith Church in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Murray is the founding pastor and general overseer of the Full Gospel Holy Temple Churches, Inc.; the husband of Dr. Shirley Murray; a father of 4- the late Rev. Herman L. Murray Sr. , Mrs. Sharon Murray Smith, Ms. Gwendol R. Murray and Ms. Brenda Rice. More information about The 80 50 Celebration weekend and Dr. Lobias Murray is available by visiting the Full Gospel Holy Temple website at www.fght.org or by calling 972-572-3448.

The 80|50 Celebration Media Contact:
Jacqui Murphy
Presence Communications
469-744-4002
presence_communications@yahoo.com

Celebration Event Detail

Summary:

Friday Night: 8/3/07: The 80|50 White-Tie/Black-Tie Gala Dinner

Saturday Night-8/4/07: The 80|50 Celebration Concert

Sunday Afternoon-8/5/07: The 80|50 Official Celebration Service

 

Full Gospel Holy Temple Church Full Gospel Holy Temple
39727 LBJ Freeway
I-20 & Wheatland
Dallas, TX 75237
1-888-322-FGHT
fght@fght.org

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