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contents on the cover: Pastor Stephen M. Smith

The Mount Moriah Baptist Church 2201 Garrison Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21216 410-945-3575 www.tmmbc.org

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Q&A Interview with Pastor Stephen M. Smith

features 13 MAYOR’S JOURNAL

20 BOOK SHELF

15 GOVERNOR’S PAGE

Brandie Manigault

21 GOSPEL INDUSTRY NEWS Erika J.

19 EDUCATION DIGEST Dr. Tim Tooten

Bullying In The Schools

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23 NUTRITION & YOU

Herline A. Knights

Exercise:The Post-Workout Meal

25 TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

31 TEEN CONNECT

Pastors Greg & Tonya Dennis

Peace Out

Carla J. Debnam, MS, LCPC

Dealing With Change

27 BODY BASICS Kids & Fitness

37 WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Donna Williams-Ross

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Don’t Be Afraid To Close The Door

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OUR FATHER This is the month we celebrate our fathers. I know for some, Father’s Day can be painful, a sad reminder of growing up without a father present in the home or being active in their lives. The pain of growing up fatherless can sometimes leave a scar that is hard to remove. There may even be some situations or circumstances that warrant the absence of dad, but to a child without a father these things or reasons mean nothing. But, for every situation, circumstance or reason, father is not there, there is someone who is more than able to fill that void. That someone is God, Our Heavenly Father. Though we all may not fall into the category of growing up without a father, the truth be told there are a large number of dads who are present in the lives of their children. But what I would like to say to those who grew up without a father present and to those who did . . . there is one thing we all have in common, we all can claim the same Father. Our Father which art in heaven. We all share the greatest Father of all, and He has never been an absentee dad. Let me remind you about Our Father. Our Father is omnipresent, He is with you at the same time He is with me, in fact He is everywhere at all times. Our Father is omniscient, He is the wisest of all, He knows everything about each one of us. Our Father is omnipotent, He is all-powerful, He has the ability to do absolutely anything He wants for us. Here are a few more things about Our Father. Our Father is a good provider, He supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Our Father is a protector; He is our shield and buckler (Psalm 91). Our Father is a comforter; He mends a broken heart (Matthew 5:4). Our Father is a healer; He will restore our bodies (Psalm 103:3). Our Father sounds like a pretty great dad to me. He is great and mighty. He is a friend that sticks closer than any brother. He loves each and every one of us unconditionally with the same amount of love. And let us not forget that Our Father loved us so much that He gave His only begotten son (Jesus) so that we would be able to live with Him eternally! (John 3:16) I could go on and on but I believe the best thing about Our Father is He is whatever you need Him to be whenever you need Him. This Father’s Day as we celebrate our earthly fathers, don’t leave out Our Father which art in Heaven. He is the Greatest!

Peace & Blessings . . .

Jackie Epps Editor-in-Chief

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Pastor Stephen M. Smith The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Baltimore, MD

G&G: Pastor Smith, we salute you this month as you celebrate your 7th Pastoral Anniversary! I am very excited for this opportunity to talk with you. Most pastors have shared with me that ‘preaching the gospel’ was not necessarily what they had planned to do with their lives. Was it the same for you, did you have other plans for your life before your call to ministry?

Pastor Smith: First I would like to thank you for this opportunity

to share with you and the Grace & Glory audience. We are excited also for the 7 years God has allowed us to be together as Pastor and People. Preaching was definitely not part of my plans. Pastoring was out of the question. Growing up I was always involved in sports and had dreams like most young African American men to play professional sports. After a good college football career and a few unsuccessful attempts at professional football, becoming a State Trooper was also something I always wanted to do. God had other plans. I never became a State Trooper and I had a nineteen year career with Fidelity Engineering. G&G: Was your call to ministry a hard call to accept? Please share with us how it all began for you. Was there anyone who significantly influenced your decision about ministry?

Pastor Smith: I remember as a young boy my grandmother talking

about me following the footsteps of my grandfather who was a Pastor. Out of all of my brothers I was the one who gravitated to him. Like most young boys I strayed away because of sports. Growing up everyone seemed to say I was going to be a preacher. I wanted to prove everyone wrong so I did what I had to do to let them know that I could not be a preacher- if you know what I mean. But God has a way of making sure His will is done in our lives. After coming full circle and accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and meeting my wife Wanda, who had invited me to church, is where it all began. Before accepting the call I had to acknowledge the call on my life to ministry. The hardest part was accepting the call to the Pastoral ministry; there are other areas of ministry other than the Pastoral ministry. The one who significantly influenced my decision 8 8 June June 22011 011 || G Grace&Glory race&Glory

about ministry was my Pastor Dr. Haywood Robinson III. G&G: Pastor Smith, as you reflect over the last seven years, what would you say has been your passion in ministry? What is the driving force behind your ministry? What do you believe it takes to be a good pastor in our world today?

Pastor Smith: Over these last seven years my passion in ministry

is to share the word of God and watch people respond not to me but to God and His word. The driving force behind my ministry is knowing that God has chosen me (Isaiah 43:10) and has counted me faithful and trustworthy (1Timothy 1:12). Since He has chosen me and counted me faithful and trustworthy that keeps me humbled and honored to serve Him and His people. To be a good Pastor today one must love the Lord thy God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind (Matt.22:37). Be ready to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, until we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:12-13). Be a servant after God’s own heart demonstrating genuine concern, compassion, and care for God’s people. G&G: With the influx of new ministries and hundreds of churches in the Baltimore community, what sets the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and your ministry apart? How would you best describe the ministry of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church? If your ministry could be known for one thing, what would that be?

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has been an influx of new churches and ministries. When we look around there are churches on every corner. I believe that Mt. Moriah is strategically placed in the Walbrook Junction community to make a difference. We are

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Since He has chosen me and counted me faithful and trustworthy that keeps me humbled and honored to serve Him and His people.

a church that is making an effort of reaching those that are under forty while at the same time holding on to those over sixty. I would want Mt. Moriah to known for being ‘Faithful Followers’ of the Father reaching the world for Christ.

need in the community surrounding the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church?

G&G: Pastor Smith it has been said in today’s society that it is hard to tell the difference between believers and nonbelievers. During your years of pastoring have you found any areas of ministry frustrating or difficult? Has it become more challenging to reach the unsaved? What do you believe the church should be saying and doing?

Pastor Smith: Some of the issues facing the church today are in

Pastor Smith: Galatians 5:19a says, the works of the flesh are

evident, likewise Gal. 5:22-23 says, the fruit of the spirit are evident. Ministry in itself can be frustrating and seem difficult at times. God’s plan for reaching the unsaved has not changed. His message is still the same. What we as the church must do is change our methods on reaching the lost. How do we do it? We should be Exalting Christ through Worship, Edifying the Christian through the Word, and Evangelizing the Community through Witnessing. G&G: For many of our youth they feel that the church is not relevant to their issues and what they face growing up in today’s society; issues that are much more intense than what we faced growing up. Trust is a major issue for them when it comes to church. How do we gain the trust of our youth and how do we meet them at their need to attract them to the church?

Pastor Smith: We can gain the trust of our youth by being and

becoming more transparent. When the youth see us they see us the way we are now and not the way we were. We look down on them like we have been saved all of our lives, instead of sinners saved by God’s grace. When we can become transparent and share our testimony, they will be open and began to trust us. Letting them know we feel their pain and we all have messed up, but that we serve a God of grace and a God of mercy who looks beyond all our faults and supplies our needs. G&G: Pastor Smith, what issues do you see as the most important ones facing the church right now? What is the most pressing

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direct connection with the issues we are facing in society today. The church is made up of people and the economic, social issues we are facing as a people are affecting the church. There is no secret that it takes money to do ministry. We are faced with unemployed people who are coming to the church for help and I thank God that He has blessed us to help those in need. The needs around Mt. Moriah are for the young people who have nowhere to go after school or during the summer. They are just hanging around in the streets. It is true that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. This year we are extending our summer enrichment camp through the entire summer and moving to implement a before and after school program in the near future. G&G: Pastor Smith lastly, as you celebrate your 7th Pastoral Anniversary, can you share with us what’s on the horizon for Mt. Moriah Baptist Church that will give you an opportunity to expand your ministry?

Pastor Smith: We are excited about what God is doing with us.

We have just presented a five year vision for the church taking one year at a time. We are branding ourselves in the community so the community will know who we are there. We have just adopted the Walbrook Junction circle letting them know we care and are a part of the community. We believe God gives the vision and He will give the provision. We have just completed our application for our 501c3 (W.O.R.D. Corporation). That will allow us to do so much for our community. We are expanding our ministry outside the walls of the church looking to purchase property for a Community Resource Center and Senior Housing Development. We truly believe, “Eye have not seen nor ears have heard of what great things God has in store for us.” We solicit your prayers as we seek to do the work of the Lord for the expansion of the Kingdom. www.gracenglorymagazine.org www.gracenglorymagazine.org 99

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AFTER THIS MANNER THEREFORE PRAY YE: OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME.

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Dr. Tim Tooten, Sr.

BULLYING In Our Schools

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Book  Shelf  The Jesus Book Michael Koulianos I have come across a lot of books that talk about Jesus, but none have painted the picture of who Jesus really was and is like The Jesus Book by Michael Koulianos, founder of Jesus Image out of Orlando, FL. The Jesus Book is a night stand book. It’s one of those books that you keep by your bed and before you go to sleep you’ll read a little and uncover another truth about whom Jesus is. It is well written and easy to read; the type of book that you will read once, twice, and go back for more after that. It LV GHÂżQLWHO\ D ERRN \RX will want to give to everyone you know. I highly recommend it.

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DQ 2XWFDVW ÄŞMXVW WR QDPH D IHZÄŤ $QG DW the end of each chapter he concludes with a prayer that will push you further into a relationship with that side of Jesus. Michael Koulianos begins this amazing book with a chapter entitled “Loverâ€?. It is an incredible depiction of a love story and Jesus’ hearts cry to love us and to be loved by us. He writes, “He is incredibly passionÄĽ ate about each and every one of us‌ He can hardly wait for you to experiÄĽ ence Him as your One True Loveâ€? ÄŞSJ ÄŤ +RZ PXFK simpler can it be put. The Jesus Book will take you on a journey of discover y and, if you let it, will ultimately change your perspective on the person of Christ. Simply put, The Jesus Book is a book all about Jesus.

In the book, Michael Koulianos, attempts to expose sides of Jesus that the world may have over looked and push us to a place where nothing matters but Him. And in my opinion, He did an incredible job at it. He says, “Jesus does About the author QRW MXVW KHOS XV ÂżQG RXU GHVWLQDWLRQ +H Michael  Koulianos  Evangelist,  Author  is the destination.â€? If you’ve never met and  co-­host  of   Him or have known Him all your life, Jesus  Image’s  this book will introduce you to a side of TV  program   Him that you have never seen before. “Living  for  Jesusâ€?,  The Jesus Book puts into perspective was  born  in   the multiple hats that Jesus wears daily. Tarpon  Springs,  Like the rest of us, He doesn’t just take Florida.  He  gave  one role at a time and that’s it. Me‌ his  heart  to   I’m not just a wife, but I’m a mother. Jesus  Christ  at  I’m a sister. I’m a student. I’m a friend. the  age  of  12.  Michael Koulianos points out that Jesus That  same  year  is a Lover. He’s a Seeker. He’s God, a King, the Lord, a Healer, a Friend, and KH SUHDFKHG KLV ÂżUVW PHVVDJH 20   June  2011  |  Grace&Glory

At  the  age  of  16,  in  a  school  founded  by  his  parents,  Theo  and  Evelyn   Koulianos,  Michael  started  a  meet-­ ing  with  6  students.  Within  a  few  weeks,  these  services  grew  to   capacity  crowds  as  the  Holy  Spirit   began  to  draw  young  people  from  all  denominations  and  backgrounds  to  Jesus  Christ.  Hundreds  of  lives  were  changed  during  these  amazing   gatherings. Michael  married  his  wife  Jessica  in  2004.  Shortly  thereafter,  he  was   ordained  into  the  ministry.  He  has   assisted  in  some  of  the  largest   evangelistic  meetings  in  history,  with  millions  in  attendance.  In  2005,  he  was  given  the  privilege  of  being  the  lead  Pastor  of  World  Healing  Center  Church  in  Orange  County,  California.  After  a  series  of  supernatural  events,  in  October  of  2007,  Michael’s  life  was  forever  changed  in  a  church  in  West-­ port,  CT.  It  was  here  that  the  power  of  God  overwhelmed  him  like  it  did  when  he  was  a  twelve  year  old.  Now  Michael  has  one  desire  to  love  Jesus  and   introduce  Him  to  as  many  people  as  possible.  His  life’s  call  is  to  be  used  of  God  to  reveal  His  Son  to  the  world  by  the  Power  of  the  Holy  Spirit. This  would  eventually  lead  to  the  founding  of  Jesus  Image,  the   evangelistic  ministry  of  the  Koulianos  family.  Jesus  Image  is  focused  on   winning  cities,  nations  and  the  world  with  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ.  He  is  also  the  author  of  the   life-­changing  book  â€“  The  Jesus  Book  www.jesusimage.tv www.thejesusbookonline.com

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The  Post-­ Workout Meal

 Recovering  from  exercise  is  an  important  part  of  the  athlete’s  routine.  Post-­workout  foods  and  drinks  can  affect  recovery  by  affecting  fatigue,  repletion  of  glycogen  stores,  and  preparation  for  future  bouts  of  exercise.   For  the  recreational  exerciser,  one  who  exercises  3-­4  days/week,  overall  good  nutrition  is  most  important  for  maintenance  of  glycogen  stores,  and  so  muscles  will  have  enough  time  to  rest  and  recover  between  workouts.   For  the  more  vigorous  exerciser,  one  who  exercises  multiple  times/day,  performs  competitively,  or  is  in  training  for  a  sport,  refueling  muscle  glycogen  stores  and  assisting  the  body  in  recovery  is  of  utmost  importance.  Repletion  of  nutrients  lost  through  dietary  intake  is  an  essential  component  in  maximizing  the  body’s  performance.

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Dr. Harold A.Carter, Jr. Pastor, New Shiloh Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD

Bonaparte’s Florist 1200 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD Christopher Matthews Christian Bookstore 2239 Old Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD First Baptist Church of Highland Park 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church 3100 N. Walbrook Avenue Baltimore, MD Greater Harvest Baptist Church 1617 W. Saratoga Ave., Baltimore, MD Greater Paradise Baptist Church 2900 E. Oliver Street, Baltimore, MD His Way 8450 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD Jones Tabernacle Baptist Church 2100 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD Joseph H. Brown, Jr. Funeral Home 2140 N. Fulton Avenue Baltimore, MD Kingdom Worship Center 6419 York Road, Baltimore, MD Lifeway Christian Bookstore 7900 Honeygo Blvd White Marsh, MD March Funeral Home 1101 E. North Avenue & 4300 Wabash Avenue Baltimore, MD

New Metropolitan Baptist Church 1501 N. McCulloh Street Baltimore, MD New Psalmist Baptist Church 6020 Marian Road Baltimore, MD New Shiloh Baptist Church 2100 N. Monroe Street Baltimore, MD Pennsylvania Avenue AME Zion Church 1128 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, MD Restoring Life Intl Church 401 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD Rosie’s Assisted Living 2449 Shirley Avenue Baltimore, MD Safari Hair Studio 5311 Belair Road Baltimore, MD Security Square Mall Woodlawn, MD Sharon Baptist Church 1373 N. Stricker Street Baltimore, MD Southern Baptist Church 1701 N. Chester Street Baltimore, MD Southern Baptist Church 409 Constant Friendship Rd Abingdon, MD

Maryland General Hospital 827 Linden Avenue Baltimore, MD

St. John AME Church 810 N. Carrollton Avenue Baltimore, MD

Morning Star Baptist Church 154 Winters Lane, Baltimore, MD

St. Mary’s Seminary 5400 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD

Morton & Sons Funeral Home 701 Laurens Street, Baltimore, MD Mt. Olive AME Church 2 Hicks Avenue, Annapolis, MD NAACP 8 West 26th Street, Baltimore, MD

Set The Captives Free Outreach Center 7111 Windsor Blvd Woodlawn, MD Upward Way Christian Supplies 5851 York Road Baltimore, MD

New Fellowship Christian Community Church 5200 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD www.gracenglorymagazine.org 39 39 www.gracenglorymagazine.org

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