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NEW MOUNT ROSE HALLELUJAH FALL FEST.  “Serving The Lord With Gladness.” — Psalm 100 (KJV) FORT WORTH, TEXAS - Today was a truly blessed and historic day at The Rose! Our Skills City Resilience Responders hosted their very first Hallelujah Fall Fest—another major step in the life-saving work New Mount Rose has faithfully led since the pandemic of 2020. When our inner-city neighborhoods were facing extraordinary hardship, New Mount Rose, rose to the moment, becoming a trusted community-response anchor for families in crisis. Today’s celebration was another shining testimony of faith in action. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 (KJV) A Day of Blessing, Warmth, and Provision Hundreds of families were lifted, loved, and encouraged through blankets, diapers, wipes, and boxes of blessings. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our dear friends from First Baptist Church Burleson, who showed up...

  The Black Male Wellness (BMW) Initiative in Fort Worth, Texas — Zip Code 76104.  The Lowest Life Expectancy Community in the State of Texas Fort Worth’s 76104 zip code—a historic center of Black culture, faith, and family—now holds the devastating distinction of having the lowest life expectancy in the entire state of Texas. While the statewide average is in the mid-70s, Black men in 76104 are dying at an average age of only 64. This is not an abstract statistic but a lived and painful reality. Beloved community members such as Star-Telegram journalist Mitch Mitchell, Pastor Archie Tatum, and Bishop Kenneth Spears all passed away in their 60s—mirroring a disturbing pattern affecting families across the area. In many households, including the Tatum family, 8 out of 11 relatives died in their 60s, with only one living to age 65. This demonstrates a crisis long in motion—and long ignored. The Crisis in Context 76104’s low life expectancy is driven by intertwined health, social,...

Something BIG is happening in Fort Worth! New Mount Rose is thrilled to welcome Trey Haley—the acclaimed director of The Family Business, The Family Business: New Orleans, and The Black Hamptons—to our Hallelujah Fall Fest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, sometime between 10 AM to 2 PM! This is a homecoming celebration you don’t want to miss! Trey, an Arlington native and proud University of North Texas alumnus, has risen to become the President and Partner of Tri Destined Studios, one of the most dynamic production studios in the industry. He leads all Tri Destined Studios productions and events while building powerful, diverse partnerships that open doors for communities everywhere. THE BLACK HAMPTONS:  https://youtu.be/KR-fEBeoels?si=GtinLs7iP8zs1ZWv Trey’s journey began in Denton, Texas, where he discovered his passion for creativity as a cable programmer and editor while studying Radio, Television and Film at UNT. His commitment to excellence carried him to Los Angeles, where h...

  DEBRA CHRISTIAN: A HEART AS BIG AS TEXAS! An extraordinary East Texas Black woman has stepped forward with a gift that will bless generations — donating 64 acres of land to establish the East Texas Veterans Cemetery ( https://youtu.be/tC1D-mwzMxw ). Because of Debra Christian’s historic and heartfelt donation, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has committed millions of dollars to build the first-ever East Texas State Veterans Cemetery (SVC) — a sacred place of honor and remembrance for our heroes. Thanks to her vision, courage, and generosity, East Texas is about to make history with a veterans cemetery planned near Hallsville — a lasting tribute born from one woman’s incredible love for her community and country. • Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Update on the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery:  https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-update-east-texas-state-veteran...

UNT SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS CITY RESPONDERS! A Powerful Partnership Fueling Hope, Readiness, and Community Resilience in Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Link:  https://financeadmin.unt.edu/division-news.html DENTON, TEXAS The University of North Texas Division of Finance & Administration is celebrating greatness—and this week, the spotlight is on Skills City, USA at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth  ( https://youtu.be/o74hyjt2X1w?si=aa2MLxvjAGYDPWrw ). The Emergency Management and Safety Services team in Risk Management Services proudly welcomed Pastor Kyev Tatum and the dynamic participants of the Skills City, USA Resilience Responders Initiative to the UNT campus. This groundbreaking program—built in collaboration with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County and the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas—is transforming everyday residents into extraordinary protectors and community champions ( https://youtu.be/BJrSvUvf5H0?si=4SW45pgH5G5OpKwG ). Skills Ci...