Fall 2010 Trumpet Magazine by Mount Zion Baptist Church

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MT. ZION MISSION STATEMENT

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God, and provide holistic ministry to our community as well as the world. Seeking to minister to the total person, we are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural ministry impacting the world in which we live with the uncompromising message of Jesus Christ. Committed to the Spirit of Excellence, we are striving to become an oasis of hope within the Nashville community by promoting and providing education, awareness, as well as financial independence. We believe that God must be worshipped in Spirit and in truth. We embrace freedom in worship because the Word says, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Our foundation is the Word of God, and we believe It in Its entirety. We believe we can do what It says we can do, be who It says we can be and have what It says we can have.

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"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into the marvelous light:" 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)

CONTENTS 5

FROM THE DESK OF THE BISHOP

WORDS OF WISDOM

BOOTCAMP FOR BELIEVERS

IMPACT ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY

ONE CITY, ONE CHURCH, ONE CHRIST

RULE, RULER, RULE

THE AWAKENING: 2010 “YOU CAN MAKE IT” YOUTH CONFERENCE

BISHOP’S CORNER

TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S RACE

CHURCH SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR YOUTH

LIVING THE RIGHT LIFE: PENNIES IN MY HAND

MT. ZION EVENT CALENDAR

TRUMPET MISSION

To provide and equip readers with vital, current and relevant information that is applicable to their daily lives as Christians in the Nashville community and the world. FALL 2010 - TRUMPET MAGAZINE

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TRUMPET, A PUBLICATION OF: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 7594 Old Hickory Boulevard Nashville, TN 37189

I greet you in divine love. It is such a blessing to share with each you what wonderful things that God is doing through the ministries of Mt. Zion. We are favored of God to see the vision come to pass. This edition of Trumpet Magazine is filled with testimonies of courage, stories of faith, pages of resources and images that warm the soul.

PHONE: (615) 254-7296 FAX: (615) 254-5583

WEBSITE: www.mtzionnashville.org

ADVISORY BOARD: Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III D. Min., Senior Pastor Elder Derrick Noble, General Overseer of Administration

As you read through this edition, I continue to challenge you to get involved. There are many opportunities to get connected and to utilize your gifts. Please contact Minister Alamazie Warren at awarren@mtzionnashville.org to inform him of your interest in becoming active in ministry. The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle, 2 Corinthians 4:1 (NKJV), says, “. . . we have this ministry . . . .” Your gifts are valued and needed here.

Elder Lawrence A. Washington, General Overseer of Ministries

Thank you to all of our volunteers for giving your time and talents to the Mt. Zion Ministry. You make our efforts possible, for without you, we could not fulfill the vision God has given to us. Please know that we are grateful for your passion and patience, and I pray that God will grant you an eternal reward for your labor.

Christian Education Editor Paula Farmer

Mt. Zion, this is an exciting time. The first half of 2010 has been incredible because we have witnessed many lives being changed. God says that the second half of 2010 will be greater than the first half. Thus, this is the season for those who have been faithful. God will always honor His word. Dr. Stephaine and I thank God—again and again—for the greatest church in the world. Let’s continue to “set trends” in 2010. I remain,

Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III Follow Bishop Walker & the latest Ministry of III happenings at:

www.josephwalker3.org

Editor-in-Chief Valerie King

Senior Editor Barbara F. Gray

Trumpet Intern Amber Ravenell Howard University Washington, DC

Proofreaders: Peaches DeBerry Jessica L. Johnson Antoinette Porter Amber Ravenell

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Mother Rosa Lee Houston has been a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church for seventy-eight years as of 2010. She serves in the 50-Plus Ministry, Pace Matrons Ministry, History Room (Overseer) and is now a member of Wings of Anointing. When asked about her spiritual journey, she offers these words of wisdom to Trumpet readers: How do you commune with the Lord each day? I start my day everyday with prayer, and I also pray morning, noon and night. You have to stay in the spirit of prayer. Sometimes, I will be driving and praying and get so caught up, I forget where I am and make the wrong turn. I think about the scripture Isaiah 26:3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (KJV) Most of all, you have to pray without ceasing, and your hear and mind must be in the spirit as well. My life would be void and nothing if I could not commune with God. What keeps you young at heart? Thinking positively and knowing that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me [keeps me young at heart]. There is nothing I cannot do without God’s help. God is our strength and our main source, so stay connected to the Lord. What words of wisdom would you offer to the women of Mt. Zion? Stay active, and do not just be a “pew warmer.” Anybody can do that! Work until the day is done. Do for the Lord while you

can, and if you have a gift, use it for God’s glory. I have done just about everything in the church but preach! I used to attend the BTU (Baptist Training Union) and the BYPU (Baptist Young People’s Union), where I learned how to sing, pray, reverence God and respect the house of God. We need to bring this [such ministries] back to the church because they are wonderful training tools. Describe your experience ministering with the Mt. Zion Wings of Anointing. It was fascinating in every way. The young people were so beautiful, understanding and courteous towards me. They just let me do my thing! God gave me amazing strength to minister, and I felt like an angel walking on air. God gave me everything that I needed, and each day was sweeter and sweeter than the day before. The Wings would start and end our rehearsals with prayer, and I was filled with the spirit of God from the beginning to the end. They know how to pray and know what they are praying about! Umm Umm! What advice would you give to the next generation of 50-Plus members? Get busy now and don’t wait until you have been a member for 50 years to start doing something. Work while you have a lot of energy, and when you get older, God will still give you strength to endure. Time waits for no one, so get busy now.

Deacon James Dobson, Sr. joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1929 under the pastorate of J.W. Pitt. Deacon Dobson, who is in his nineties, is still serving on the Deacon’s Ministry and is the oldest living male at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. This year 2010 marks Deacon Dobson being a member for eighty-one years. He leaves these words of wisdom for us to ponder: How do you commune with the Lord everyday? The first thing I do when I get up in the morning is to thank the Lord for last night’s journey and the day before as well. This is very routine in my everyday life. Then I have my breakfast.

What is your advice for family values? Family is 100 percent plus for me, and I always keep in touch. You should know what is going on within your family. I am reaping the benefits from being involved with my children and grandchildren. I tried to be a good example for them all, and I love them very much. My daughter calls and checks on me twice a day since she lives out of town, and that really does mean a lot to me.

What has kept you at Mt. Zion for seventy-eight years? I have never had the desire to go elsewhere. The Word has always come forth, and now being under the leadership of Bishop Walker, the Word is mighty. I have learned a lot, and I admire him. Stop church hopping, and stay where God wants you to be. Connect with positive people who are going somewhere because iron sharpens iron. What words of wisdom would you like to give to the Mt. Zion Church as a whole? I am a true example of what God can do. God has protected me throughout all these years, and He will do the same for you. He has given me longevity, and I trust Him in all that I do. I have faith in Him and believe in His word. Meditate on His word all day—every day—and respect your leader (Bishop Walker) and lift him up in prayer. Respect other members of the church as well. We don’t all think alike, but respect others’ thoughts and remember the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

How do you stay young at heart? The Lord has let me reap benefits from treating my fellowmen in the way he wanted me to and laughter is good for the soul as well.

What advice would you give to the youth of today since it is a “new generation”? To stay in church and live by the golden rule…”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” and it is easy to do wrong and hard to do right!

What has kept you rooted and ground at Mt. Zion for over eighty-one years? Reverend Gregory, who was over the Boys Scouts at Mt. Zion when I was growing up, used to tell us to stay at Mt. Zion because this is where God wants us to be, and that [Reverend Gregory’s advice] has always stayed with me. It was good advice because I am still here! If you could speak to the entire congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church what advice would you give the church-at-large? Stay up under the leadership of Bishop Walker, and stop changing churches because you are going to have the same problems in other churches as well, and nine times out of ten, the problem may be you and not them! FALL 2010 - TRUMPET MAGAZINE

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Olshansky, SJ & Passaro, DJ. (2005). A Potential Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States in the 21st Century. New England Journal of Medicine. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (2010). Overweight and Obesity Among African American Youths.

Thomson*Medstat Research Brief. (2005). Childhood Obesity: Costs, Treatment Patterns, Disparities in Care, and Prevalent Medical Conditions. FALL 2010 - TRUMPET MAGAZINE

Tennessean - May 4, 2010 Eleven Dead as Cumberland Continues to Rise As darkness set in across the soaked and battered Middle Tennessee region Sunday evening, Nashville began evacuating homes and businesses along the rising Cumberland River. The storms that stared Saturday have left 11 dead across the state, including five in Davidson County and one in Williamson County. Thousands of cars, homes and basements are filled with water. Entire neighborhoods are submerged, and hundreds of people are in shelters. Authorities were just beginning to comprehend the damage. Late Sunday, Nashville announced that it was shutting down a water treatment plant and that a levee in MetroCenter along the Cumberland River had begun to leak. After an aerial survey early Sunday evening, Mayor Karl Dean said the damage was worse than he thought.

From Memphis to Middle TN Gov. Phil Bredesen said the damage stretched from Memphis to Middle Tennessee with a cruel randomness that flooded some areas and spared nearby communities. He planned to ask for federal disaster status early this week, which would secure federal funds to help with the recovery. While many went about their business through Saturday’s rain, the `3 inches that fell over a 24-hour period brought much of Middle Tennessee’s businesses to a halt by Sunday. More than 150 roads were shut down Sunday afternoon, including 50 in Davidson County, and flights at Nashville International Airport were severely disrupted.

Water safety is big concern One of the biggest concerns of those whose homes were spared is the safety of the water supply. A number of districts reported water main breaks and sewage treatment problems. The demand said water systems across the state were affected, and bottled water was in high demand in many districts. Some 1, 500 cases had been delivered to Williamson County. Water main breaks in the city of Brentwood and in Humphreys and Maury counties were threatening fresh water supplies to local residents, according to Tisha Calabrese-Benton, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation. Power outages were reported in Middle and West Tennessee. Some 36, 000 NES customers in Davidson County were without power, with 16 power lines and 20 poles down countrywide. Antioch, Bellevue, Goodlettsville and Opryland had the most outages. Officials said it could two to three days before power is restored. They won’t know exactly until the floodwaters recede and their repair crews can get to the damaged stations.

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by Katherine Blake “If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) On May 2, 2010, the Nashville community was hit with recordbreaking rainfall that saturated various communities across Middle Tennessee. Little did we know that Music City, known for its uplifting musical roots, would soon be declared a natural disaster area. As the waters began to subside, it became painfully clear that the loss of property would be immense and the loss of lives would be tragic. As news reports flooded the airways that entire communities had been washed away, the search for human life became our top priority. Perhaps the question on the minds of many was “Why on earth would God allow this to happen?” After all, never in our wildest of dreams could anyone within the Nashville community have foreseen such a magnitude of damage that would soon declare parts of Tennessee in a state of emergency and in need of massive cleanup and repair. There is a Word from the Lord found in Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) that states, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” While many were searching for what to do next, on Friday, May 14, 2010, our pastor, Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III, partnered with area pastors from Temple Baptist, Born Again Church, Greater Grace Temple, Cathedral of Praise Church and Victory Church to host a benefit service of “Praise, Worship and Prayer” to assist numerous congregants affected by the recent floods. As hundreds of individuals poured into Mt. Zion’s sanctuary out of love and concern, it was evident that God was still moving in the midst of what appeared to be a storm. Bishop Walker assured those who were present that “although some local churches as well as members may have lost everything they owned, the kingdom of God has not forgotten you.” He went on to say that Mt. Zion is committed through a series of events to get people back to where they were. Offering was collected and later reported to be $23,000, which has been deposited in a special account at Citizens Saving Bank & Trust under the umbrella of One City, One Church, One Christ. This account will allow those who

were unable to attend the service to make a financial contribution. All benefit funds will be dispersed, through gift cards, to assist flood victims from these local churches. As the service got underway, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones served as the Master of Ceremony. In the audience were pastors of churches around the city, Congressman Jim Cooper--representing Tennessee’s 5th District, Davidson, Wilson and Cheatham Counties--Kenny Smooth of 92Q and American Red Cross leaders. Representatives from FEMA were on hand to assist with the application requirements to begin the restoration and rebuilding process.

Bishop Joseph Walker

As the worship service continued throughout the night, it was apparent that the spirit of the Lord was, indeed, in the house. One pastor after the other praised God for His greatness and offered encouraging words to those affected by the storm. Pastor Breonus Mitchell said, “We’re better together, and if you lose everything, but you still have Jesus, that’s enough to start back over again.” Judith McAllister also blessed us as she eloquently sang How Great Is Our God, and Jessie & Jeffrey White continued with their selection of God is Able. Our own, Benita Washington, inspired us with her performance of Press On When You Feel All Hope is Gone. The Ceremony of Prayers consisted of:

Bishop Horace Hockett

• Prayer of Repentance • Prayer Over Spiritual Warfare and Natural Disasters • Victory Over Fear, Stress, Worry and Doubt • Prayer Against Separation & Anxiety • Prayer For Sevenfold Restoration • Prayer of Unity & Thanksgiving Bishop Walker summed up the evening by reminding us of Job: While he may have been the richest man ever, Job lost everything that he owned and was brought down to nothing. Bishop stated that Job could have been bitter, or better, but Job did not charge God foolishly. Instead, he worshipped Him. He stated, “God wants to know, can He put His reputation on the line for a child like you?

Bishop Kenneth Dupree

.As you go through life, always remember that when trials come to shake us, we must put our faith and trust in God. We must hold on to His unchanging hand.

Dr. Judith McAllister

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Local churches give back during community outreach by Amber Ravenell On Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2, 2010, more than thirteen inches of rain poured down on Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi, resulting in the worst flooding the areas had seen in years. The flood culminated with thirty-one fatalities and billions of dollars in damages, hitting particularly hard in Nashville, Tennessee, where the Cumberland River crested and poured into hundreds of homes. To help relieve the flood victims’ burden, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in association with other local churches and 92Q Radio Station, hosted a community outreach day to distribute supplies to flood victims. The supply distribution was part of a series of events dubbed One City, One Church, One Christ, an effort to unite churches across Nashville in aiding flood victims. The community outreach day took place from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Robert E. Lillard Elementary School on Kings Lane. Volunteers from Mt. Zion and the community distributed clothing, shoes, cleaning supplies, bottled water, toiletries and baby items to families sustaining losses from the flood. The supplies came from collected church donations and from the American Red Cross. Throughout the day, people continued to drop off more donations. “We’re so fortunate and so blessed we just wanted to help others less fortunate,” said Demetria Holmes a volunteer from Mt. Zion. Holmes and fellow Mt. Zion member Millicent Bradford helped organize and distribute cleaning supplies to families. Both women wanted to take a more hands-on approach to helping than simply giving money. “Going to church, paying your tithes, that’s just not enough,” Bradford said. In addition to the various supplies available, flood victims also had access to free hot meals. On hand to serve the meals were volunteers from Mt. Zion as well as those from the United Kingdom of Believers Church, including the church’s first lady, Deborah Phillips. The West Hamilton area of North Nashville was particularly affected by the flood. Bishop Walker—as well as pastors from Born Again, Victory, Temple, Cathedral of Praise and Greater Grace Temple Churches—gathered at a press conference on May 14 on West Hamilton Road to speak about what they felt was an overlooked part of the community. Tessa Hyde, whose roof was damaged in flood, greatly appreciated the attention given to the area. “This right here helps us a lot,” she said. “It’s a blessing.” Hyde is one of many who took advantage of the Saturday community outreach to restock her wardrobe. Another victim of the flood, Carla Jones, also stopped by the event, describing the day as “a blessing” and expressing her love for Bishop Walker. Despite being affected by the flood, Jones remains positive. “All that negative stuff—it just goes right over my head,” Jones said. In spite of her unfortunate situation, Jones was joyous Saturday—laughing, telling stories and expressing her gratitude to volunteers. Jones gave one piece of advice before leaving the event:

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“We should love each other, help each other,” she said. The spirit of love and giving was definitely apparent at the community outreach. Family-after-family expressed gratitude to the volunteers, who were eager to give back. “God blessed us to be a blessing to others,” said Mt. Zion’s Deacon Darrell Walker.

Without a doubt, the families who benefited from the outreach were truly blessed.

by Emma Vance

God Is Good All Of The Time! On May 2,nd I awoke to attend the Sunday 8:15 A.M. service at the Old Hickory Boulevard location. It was raining really hard, but I have this mentality that if it were Monday morning, I would be headed to work, rain or sunshine, so no matter the circumstances, I will leave home for church each Sunday morning.

me to find a safe way home. The motorist in front of me ran into high flooding water and tried to turn around. I proceeded to drive forward. Suddenly, water gushed into my car and over my lap. I started to feel claustrophobic and said, “LORD, I don’t want to die like this!” I immediately got out of the vehicle and held onto the front door handle with one hand and the back door handle with another hand for 2 hours—one hundred and fifty minutes—until the water rose above my waist. During this time, I prayed to the Lord to please not take me like this. Having never learned to swim, I asked God, “What should I do?” when the water rose above my waist.

There were very few worshippers at church that morning. When Bishop arrived from the 7:00 A.M. service, he announced that services would be cancelled for our safety. He explained that his decision was made after he witnessed a gentleman get out of his vehicle with water up to his knees. The congregation assembled around the altar, and Bishop prayed for God’s protection and for traveling grace on our journey He directed me to look at the back of my vehicle, so I worked my way to the home. rear as I continued to hold onto one I got into my car to go home, going my door in case I slipped. I then climbed usual route, but I couldn’t get through onto the hood on top of my moon roof. because the water was too high, and I screamed for help and prayed to God because other motorists were already for safety. After about 45 minutes on the trapped. I then turned around to head rooftop, I saw a boat coming around the onto Briley Parkway, where I took the corner of West Hamilton Road and MalClarksville Pike Exit. I drove to Buena lard Drive. I said, “THANK YOU, Vista Pike, but it was roped off, so I had JESUS!” The rescuers put me in a life to detour again. I said to myself, “Well, jacket and pulled me to safety. I will try West Hamilton Road,” where there was a police car sitting there. The I experienced the presence of the Lord police officer didn’t stop any of the driv- like never before on that day. He ers from going down Buena Vista, so I spared my life, and I praise His Holy decided to follow another car ahead of name.

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by Kevin Wood In 2010, there has been a national call for men to step up and take their rightful places like never before. On the twenty-first of June, the day after Father’s Day, President Barack Obama unveiled the Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative. This initiative is a follow-up to his 2009 national conversation on fatherhood and responsibility. After a young Chicago man, who was simply walking home from school, was killed by other kids, National Radio Host Michael Baisden started his “One Million Mentors Campaign.” This is a campaign where Baisden travels the country to register adults, specifically men, to become mentors to our youth.

To Baisden’s liking, the Gospel Music industry is getting involved in the conversation. While driving to work, I heard a recent release from Donald Lawrence entitled There’s A King in You, which implores men to register with the “One Million Mentors Campaign.” Through his lyrics “Rule, Ruler, Rule,” Donald encourages men to take their rightful places as the leaders that God designed them to be. From the White House and through national radio, it is clear that men are needed as mentors. Men are needed at home to be protectors and providers for their wives and children. Men are needed to be godly examples to serve the needs of their communities. The Men of Zion make this known to you: Church ministry needs your leadership!

Many churches throughout America have excellent male leadership. Pastors, deacons, male elders, and male ministers lead through their service to

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God’s kingdom. Churches like Mt. Zion have men who are not defined by their titles, but are defined, rather, by their strong leadership skills—skills that the ministries need to glorify the kingdom of God. The Men of Zion are speaking to men who sit on the pews in the sanctuary—men with harmonious voices who could lead praises to God through song in a male chorus (Rule, Ruler, Rule!).

What about the men who have a warm and passionate personality—the men who exude kindness? Our congregants would benefit from these men serving as Mt. Zion greeters (Rule, Ruler, Rule!).

What about the men who observe the traffic in the church parking lot, but instead of complaining, they join the Parking Etiquette Team to help implement changes that resolve the traffic congestion (Rule, Ruler, Rule!)?

Men, we beseech you to rule at church through your service by doing the following: Pray to God. Communicate with God about one area in ministry where you can lead by example. (Examples: choir, usher, prison ministry, etc.)

Find out what it takes to effectively serve in your gifting. (Questions like: What are the days and times needed to best serve in this ministry?)

Evaluate Home. Make sure that you maintain a healthy balance between home and church. Never miss date night with your wife or your son’s little league game for the sake of volunteering. Remember that it is possible to take care of home and serve at the church.

Establish daily devotional time to study the Word. If you’re going to rule, you must read the manuscript from the King of kings and the LORD of lords. By reading the Holy Bible, you will be encouraged and prepared to be an effective leader.

MEN, it’s our time!!! It’s not only our time to lead by example at home and in the community, but also our time to lead in church. Men of God, don’t assume male officers of the church are the only leaders. The church needs your gifts. As Donald Lawrence sings, There’s A King in You. Rule, Ruler, RULE!

by Amber Ravenell

BIBLE TRIVIA

(SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 31)

1. Who did Jesus pray for that his faith failed not? • Peter • James • John • Judas

3. How many books are there in the Holy Bible? • 27 • 66 • 39 • 75

2. Who asked for an understanding heart to judge God's people? • David • Solomon • Sampson • Deborah

4. Who wrote the Book of Acts? • Luke • Paul • John • James

5. Which of these books is part of the Pentateuch? • Exodus • Joshua • Daniel • Judges 6. What is the last book of the Old Testament? • Zechariah • Amos • Nahum • Malachi

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Deacon Darrell Walker & India Scruggs with Mt. Zion Youth

Youth classroom session

“The Awakening” You Can Make It Youth Conference August 4-6, 2010 by Chanel Scott The 2010 “The Awakening” You Can Make It Youth Conference kicked off on Wednesday night as thousands of youth were lead on the Prayer Path toward self discovery and personal repentance. The Prayer Path was a design of various artistic and creative rooms with provocative, devotional narration set against a worshipful music backdrop. The journey was a walking meditation to be reflective, face difficult struggles, arrive at amazing discoveries and experience an authentic encounter with God. Rock Nation ushered us conference-goers into the very presence of God with their passionate, eclectic and boastful sounds of worship. It was exhilarating. John Gray, gifted with the ability to seemingly flow effortlessly from one mantle to another, is the very definition of a Renaissance man. Between his poetical delivery and his musical lyrics that had the power to transcend generations, he ministered on the scripture reference 1 Peter 2:9 to remind our young people that they were “born on purpose, for purpose and with pur-

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pose.” Canton Jones performed gospel rap favorite 5 Seconds with a spiritual energy that had the young people ecstatic and on fire for God! His unlimited repertoire, massive crowd appeal and global fan base have set him on a course destined to shake the very core of hip hop, urban gospel and R&B. On Thursday night, worshippers were immersed with high energy performances from the Community Dance Team with their artistic rendition of dance themes from Nigeria, Ireland and the USA. Dr. Freddie Haynes told his powerful testimony as he preached on the prolific topic “My Dog Got Hooked Up”. He urged the young people that “brokenness does not disqualify the future that God has for them.” Musical guest James Fortune & FIYA immediately hit the stage, capturing the audience with crowd favorites I Will Trust You and I Need Your Glory. This group possesses a special anointing that immediately pours in the presence of God and emits excitement about living for Christ! On Friday night, the youth conference was graced with a plethora of talent. The Full Circle Drama Ministry performed a skit unveiling “The Facts of a Fatherless Home.” Two of our very own youth, One Voice, wrote a song entitled You Are the Reason and performed with the Awakening Mass

Deacon Walker speaks during a classroom session

Youth community service program participants

Youth during praise & worship

Choir. Youth conference sponsors even donated two laptops and a PC to giveaway to our young people! The night grew magnanimous as the highly anticipated Israel Houghton and New Breed “brought the house down.” Israel Houghton is a Grammy Award winning, Christian worship leader and singer, mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music that fuses elements from gospel music, jazz and rock. The energy and ferocity of Houghton’s worship speak more to his intense relationship with God than to his intense musical ability and stage talent. With every song, they added a new dimension and energy with gospel-worship originals Friend of God italics and Here I Am to Worship. italics

The gospel triple threat — performer, songwriter and producer, Kirk Franklin, culminated the evening by ministering to our youth about “Fear.” His ability to be both light-hearted with humor and raw with realness and honesty appealed to people of all ages.

Comedian John Gray

Israel Houghton performs

Bishop Joseph Walker & Kirk Franklin

India Scruggs and Deacon Darrell Walker, Mt. Zion’s Children & Youth Ministry leaders, offered an integrative curriculum that was comprised of a community service initiative and of day sessions to encourage youth to exercise sound decision making that supports their commitment to their faith in Jesus Christ.

Are you awake yet? Sound the alarm. Life looks so much better in the light. Those who dwell in the light will arise full of expectancy at what the day will hold and with excitement on another day. They awaken ready for each day without regret, remorse or restlessness. Wake Up! FALL 2010 - TRUMPET MAGAZINE

by Jessica L. Johnson

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Tennessee Governor’s Race

by James Davis, Esq. This year, in a statewide election, Tennessee will be selecting a new governor. The current governor, Democrat Phil Bredesen, is near the end of his second term, so Tennessee will have a new governor in 2011. At the writing of this article, there are four leading gubernatorial candidates—one Democrat and three Republicans. The lone Democrat remaining, after other candidates dropped out, is businessman Mike McWherter, son of former Governor Ned McWherter. An attorney by training, Mr. McWherter currently runs the family distribution business. The leading Republicans running are businessman and current Knoxville mayor, Bill Haslam, current state senator and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp. Each political party, Democratic and Republican, held a primary election on August 5, 2010. At that time, the parties’ voters selected one candidate to represent them in the fall general election. At the primary, when voters entered their voting location, they were given a short form where they stated in which primary they chose to vote—Democrat or Republican. They then voted in that party’s primary. The general election will be held November 2, 2010 when the next Governor will be selected. There also may be some independent candidates running in the general election. Independent candidates do not have any party affiliations, and it is extremely difficult for independents to win elections. They usually do not have the advantage of political and financial assistance like that of the two well-established and powerful major political parties.

Mike McWherter

The Mt. Zion Social and Political Action Ministry encourages you to follow this race in the media and to pay careful attention to the views and opinions of each candidate in the governor’s race. You may also want to attend one or more political rallies sponsored by the candidates and their supporters. Then, you will be better able to make an informed decision when you vote. Becoming an active supporter and getting involved in one of the candidates’ campaigns prior to the election are other means of following the campaign process.

It is important that we all register to vote and then vote on Election Day, November 2, 2010. For decades, Americans have fought and given their lives so that we have the right to vote. In addition to our civic duty, we should vote out of respect for their sacrifice. Register to vote at your county election commission or at the nearest driver’s license facility. If you are unsure about your registration status or voting location, please call your county election commission. Bill Haslam

The mission of the Mt. Zion Social and Political Action Ministry is to empower and educate our members about social and political issues that affect our communities on a local, state and national level. An informed membership will be better able to make decisions on issues that affect us. Members of this ministry include Deacon-Attorney James Davis, Attorney Dannelle Walker, Lobbyist Lawrence Hall, and Vanderbilt Divinity School students Catina Parrish and Anthony Sandusky.

Entrepreneurship...Another Source of Income by Yandla Harris

If there is anything we can learn from this current economy, it’s that there are no guarantees to a regular paycheck. During this time of economic change and renewal, people are finding additional ways to make money besides working 9 to 5. Entrepreneurship is one such way. Traditionally being an independent business owner was a back-up plan for those unemployed. Today, employed individuals are using entrepreneurship as a part-time job to generate income for financial gain as well as for financial security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current unemployment rate is 9.5 per cent. (June 2010) Even though this rate is down from previous months, it still suggests that people are losing their jobs or having a difficult time finding new work. For the employed, taking on entrepreneurship as an additional source of income will provide financial security if job income is lost. If a loss occurs, income would be less, but not exhausted. Entrepreneurship provides financial freedom. Being 100 per cent dependent on a job is not the way to become financially free. A full-time job and a part-time job as an independent business owner will provide multiple sources of income, thus allowing more opportunities to generate income.

Entrepreneurship provides individual creativity. Working for someone else requires that an employee must adhere to the company’s rules and guidelines. To the contrary, being selfemployed allows one to create independent guidelines and rules for self. It also means that an employee may base monetary worth on the company’s base salary and benefits. Self-employment yields personal fulfillment, and fulfillment is a benefit anyone would want. Because layoffs, downsizing and restructuring are becoming the norm in the workplace, multiple sources of income will soon become the new standard. Entrepreneurship will keep the cash flowing. FALL 2010 - TRUMPET MAGAZINE

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by Dacari Middlebrooks

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by Jamaul Henry

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“And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.” (Exodus 4:2, KJV)

Mr. Larry, a homeless gentleman, approached me last week on the corner of Commerce and 5th asking for help to purchase some food. Since he did not like the food in our immediate vicinity and since I was short on time to walk to the restaurant he did like, I decided to further engage in conversation, hoping to decipher if his desire for food was genuine. Holding out two hands filled with pennies, Mr. Larry appealed to me, “You see all these people in suits and ties,” he said. “This is all they give me—a whole bunch of pennies.” Looking in his big, soiled hands with dirty fingernails, I realized that Mr. Larry truthfully had a whole lot of pennies. “Well, Mr. Larry,” I explained, “pennies can become dollars. All you have to do is wrap them up and take them to the bank.” He replied, “I don’t have time for that. I don’t want all these pennies. I want some dollars.”

I reached in my purse and gave Mr. Larry a few dollars. So grateful, Mr. Larry pulled out handfuls and handfuls of pennies and asked me to take them off his hands for him.

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When I refused, he insisted. Mr. Larry gave me more in pennies, than I gave him in dollars. I walked away with a purse weighted down with pennies. He walked away with two dollars. Oftentimes, we plead with God to give us something we already have. He has set His kingdom on the inside of us. His word does not have to be retrieved from the highest of heights or the deepest of depths, for it is already on the inside of us, waiting to be recognized and utilized. God has already provided us everything we need to get to where we need to be. We ask for a few dollars when we may already be holding a few thousand. In what things has God entrusted your hands that you are overlooking? http://therightkindoflife.blogspot.com/. Posted By J. L. Johnson to Living the Right Life at 3/30/2010 02:58:00 PM.

BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS

(SEE QUESTIONS ON PAGE 17)

1. Peter 2. Solomon

3. 66 4. Luke

5. Exodus 6. Malachi

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SEPTEMBER

Family Night • September 5, 2010 - 5:00 pm Mount Zion – Antioch The Mount Zion family will gather together to celebrate baby dedications, baptisms and partake communion together. National Day of Service • September 11, 2010 President’s National Day of Service. President Obama is asking for everyone to volunteer at a local non profit on this day in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Mount Zion is participating in this day of service through partnership at three local agencies. Registration is required. Please see additional information on the Mt. Zion website or call us at (615) 254-7296 ext. 2118. Family Day • September 12, 2010 Following the 11:15 am worship service, The Mt. Zion Annual Church Fellowship at Smiley Hollow. Visit www.mtzionnashville.org for event details. Happy Birthday Dr. Stephaine, First Lady Mount Zion Baptist Church • September 17, 2010

Health and Wellness Day • September 25, 2010 Antioch location The Mount Zion Health and Wellness Ministry announces the 2009 Health and Wellness Day, Health Screening and Insurance Fair and Fun Walk/Run on September 25 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. You don’t want to miss, this day of health and wellness. For more information and to sign up for the fun walk/run and to reserve your slot for screening, visit the kiosk or online at www.mtzionnashville.org/healthandwellness.

Leadership Training • October 30, 2010 - 10:00 am to Noon, OHB location

NOVEMBER

* Coat and Sock Drive for the homeless community.

Room in the Inn The 2010-2011 Season for Mt. Zion Room In The Inn starts on November 1, 2010- and ends March 31, 2011. Volunteers are needed on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm. Please call (615) 254-7296 ext. 1122 to sign up to volunteer. Election Day • November 2, 2010 • Get out and Vote!

Family Night Service • November 7, 2010 - 5:00 pm Mount Zion – Antioch location The Mount Zion family will gather together to celebrate baby dedications, baptisms and partake communion together. Pastors’ and Ministry Workers’ Conference November 9 – 11, 2010 • New Orleans, LA

College Sunday Weekend • Friday, November 12 Step Show, Antioch location - 8:00 pm

College Sunday • Sunday, November 14 All services with a special presentation at the 11:15 am service “You do not want to miss this – College Sunday 2010; thousands of college students converge on Nashville, TN @ The Mount!

OCTOBER

November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving Service and Community Dinner 9:00 am worship service at the Antioch location 11:00 am community dinner at the Jefferson Street location

Support small business, community organization and participate in a health expo. There will also be employer and employment agencies on site accepting resumes and interviewing for jobs.

Family Night Service &144th Church Anniversary/Volunteer Appreciation December 5, 2010 • 5:00 pm - OHB location The Mount Zion family will gather together to celebrate baby dedications, baptisms and partake communion together.

8th Annual Business Career Opportunity Expo Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Antioch location

Family Night Service • October 3, 2010 - 5:00 pm Mount Zion – OHB The Mount Zion family will gather together to celebrate baby dedications, baptisms and partake communion together. Fifth Friday/Z-lounge • October 29, 2010 - 7:00 pm Antioch location Night of Christian entertainment and fellowship. Bring a friend. Event is free and open to all

DECEMBER

Christmas in Zion • December 12, 2010 - 5:00 pm, OHB location December 25, 2010 • Christmas Day

December 31, 2010 • New Year’s Eve Worship Services 7:00 pm Antioch location/10:00 pm OHB location *Administrative offices of Mount Zion are closed December 20 – 31, 2010.