Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 November 1999 — Page 13

f I

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1999 ■ PAGE B1

'S

RELIGION

INSIDE

B

SECTION*EDUCATION

Minister Daniel’s all jlhe way live in Indy

By ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Recorder Correspondent

drug user heard one of the songs of his video playing on the radio, and was very moved by it. “She

, Minister Stanley V. Daniels told me that she was seeking |And Company's video entitled God, and had a great desire to f‘Live” is bold and spiritually change her life,” he said. “Her uplifting. The video, produced by husband had been very unkind to jCollegian Records, becomes her and had taken her children Available at music and bookstores away, but the Lord totally

leverywhere in February 2000, ;and is expected to be the recipe jfor anyone seeking a new,

jreligious-bound life.

; “My goal is to reach people apd to encourage them to turn their lives atixmd,” said Minister Daniels, CEO and owner of

removed him from her life. She is now remarried and living a

spiritual life.

“Some guys I used to hang out with, and do drugs with when I was younger have come to some of my concerts and have changed their lives, too. That is a victory

Collegian Records. “Having used for me, but a greater victory for

drugs as a youngster, the Lord directed me in the right path, so there’s hope for anyone, because we all fall short. But you can always keep looking up, because God is always smiling and

looking down.”

■ According to Minister ^ Daniels, an unidentified female

my Lord.

Minister Daniels celebrated 25 rooted in years of doing gospel music at a my

“gospel explosion" last April at the Walker Theatre. “We had a great time in the Lord,” he said. “But for those who missed it, they can look forward to more concerts of its kind in the future.

Although Minister Daniels does not have his own church, he is the son of Bishop Preston Daniels, pastor of the Church of the First Bom Saints, 2909 E. 28th St. “1 have been around the church since I was a small child,” he

noted. “And

although I am not

places like Barbados for a live about big labels, it s about being video shoot. We just recently changed. My mission is to spent four days there, and had a encourage anyone who is athallelujah good time.” tempting to become a part of

His videos God’s movement, not man’s, also are TW S ' s a ^° ut saving souls.” being shown According to Minister through the Daniels, his mother Martha Dream TV Helen Daniels is his greatest network across motivator. “She played a big part the country via in P ra y' n g w '« h and for me " he

P o

RTS

The Love Clink By Dr. Sheron Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Drama: Can

church,

my

ministry has

taken me around the country and over the waters to

satellite. They include “No Greater Love,” “Let Him In,” and “Lift Him

Up.” He also has

four compact discs out — “Room at the

Cross,” “Rejoice,” “He’ll Fix It” and

‘Let Him In.’

added.

A music producer, writer, director and vocalist, Minister Daniels owns his own recording studio, The Upper room, and says, “I am seeking out young artists who are dedicated to the word of God, and who are interested in recording.” He has enjoyed the art of music since he was school age.

Daniels

and firmly believes that to

None of my CDs remain youthful and happy, “you or my videos are on must sta y true t0 God s P lan for big labels,” Minister y° u : yo“ must be obedient to the

said. “But it’s not calling.

Rev. Dr. James Smith, a loving saint off God

Willing to walk a step behind - never trying to take over or take you under...always representing his Lord and his pastor - and for him, the two went together. Jimmy Smith was the most unusual man I have ever known - the /most consistently loving and comj

Salt and

Light

By Bishop I. Garrott

flNHH

ifc 9 1— ..

passionate man I have ever known

Dr. James T. Smith

- and the finest associate pastor any pastor could ever hope for. He reminded me of Jesus in every way. He passed away Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 p.m. in Methodist Hospital where he touched so many over the

years.

He had a contagious smile often in the face of outrageous circumstances, and he had the ability to turn a negative person or situation around. My telephone will no longer ring with the familiar: “Hello, this is Jimmy Smith. How are you this morning? I just called See SALT, Page B4

Hallelujah Night held at Overcoming Church The theme this year was “Celebration of Fire” for the Hallelujah Night, held at the Overcoming Church on the near Eastside. Some of the concerts featured Eastern Star Church’s “A.S.K. Group” and Overcoming’s Rappers “C.O.R.P. 1.” There were also drama and other music ministries that performed. (Recorder photo by Curtis Guynn)

Imam W. Deen Mohammed speaks at the Vatican

By IMAM MIKAL SAAHIR Interfaithiii^tory was made Oct. 28 when the Muslim American spokesman Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the successor and

son of the Honorable Elijah spoke at the Vatican in Rome. Imam Mohammed led 92 Muslim Americans to Rome to be part of the interreligious assembly in Vatican City.

Pope John Paul II invited religious leaders from around the world to gather in Rome for the meeting that was titled, “On the Eve of the Third Millennium, Collaboration Between Different

Imam W. Deen Mohammed addresses the gathering at the Vatican from a special large screen TV.

Religions.” World leaders, which included Tibet’s 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, graciously attended the universal religious ecumenical gathering. The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue said, “This occasion, so close to the beginning of the new millennium, is a suitable moment to reflect together on the human family’s common pilgrimage and to seek ways for (a) future of peace and solidarity among followers of other religions.” ’ The assembly met from Oct.

24 through Oct. 29. Four Muslims from Indianapolis accompanied Imam Mohammed on this historical pilgrimage. Imam Muhammed Siddeeq, who also is the spiritual adviser to former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, said “I think this was the greatest event that has happened to Muslims who were formerly members of the Nation of Islam under the leadership of the late Elijah Muhammad since the mystic Fard Muhammad came to See IMAM, Page B5

this marriage be saved? Readers: Last week we began a series on marriage. We noted that marriage is an honorable institution birthed by God in the Garden of Eden. Last week we also met Janice and Todd. They have been together for a total of five years, two of those years they lived together, and they have been married for three. Their marriage can be characterized as a drama marriage because it is filled with chaos and confusion. Janice is frustrated because she is not able to express herself or get through to her husband. As a result she has become violent. She throws plates to capture his attention. Todd’s concerns are similar. The constant arguing between him and Janice has shortened his temper and caused him to look for a scapegoat. Can this marriage be saved? Yes! This marriage can be saved! Drama couples such as this suffer from constant pandemonium. And in their suffering, they grow to love the disruption. As a result drama couples are addicted to marital discord. I first want to applaud Janice and Todd for seeking counseling. It is often difficult for us as a people to admit that we have a problem. It is also common for persons deeply entrenched in problems not to realize it. I asked the two of them if they would allow me to watch them role-play one of their arguments. My strategy was to observe their actions in order to make my diagnosis. Here’s what happened. Janice began the demonstration by placing her hands on her hips, working her neck and shouting at the topofher lungs at her husband. Todd responded by walking away in a huff, and placing his hands over his ears. The depth of their situation became clear. Their conflict was actually about differing opinions on deeply rooted unresolved issues (money, childcare and in-laws.) That caused the ongoing bickering. And the bickering prevented them from meaningfully discussing the issues. A vicious cycle had the two of them going in circles and never reaching consensus on what really mattered to the marriage. I wanted to help them get to a place where they could discuss the important issues so together the three of us unpacked their pattern of interaction. It was unhealthy and leading to the rapid demise of their marriage. My goal was to dispose of the drama. First I suggested to Janice that she rethink her verbal and physical approach to her husband j The hands on hips, working neclj and loud talk were clearly inflanW matory. Most African-Americanj men have an abrogating reactioif to that combination. I suggested that she may experience greateiS success with him if she lowered her voice, kept her voice tonej affirming, and reach her arms out to him in love. At the most Todq would not feel defensive, and at* the least he would sense nurtunj and love, which would encourage! See LOVE, Page B4