Pastor Barbara J. Smith

1948 The Life and Ministry of Pastor Barbara J. Miguel Weaver-Smith 2020 Barbara J. Miguel Weaver-Smith was born February 15, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John A. Weaver and Nancy Miguel Weaver-Fulton. God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, peacefully called Barbara home on July 8, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Barbara graduated from Forest Park High School in 1966 and later met her childhood sweetheart and married Bishop Michael A. Smith on January 21, 1967. From this union, they were blessed with two children, Evangeline Moreno Smith and Kimberly Christina Smith-Threat, Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly. She gave her life to Jesus Christ in 1972 and attended Christian Life Church under the tutelage of the late Rev. J. Luther Carroll. She and Michael responded to the call of God to ministry and began Power of Faith Church in 1985. Pastor Barbara attended Logos Bible College from which she received a Bachelor’s of Theology. She then attended Central Bible University from which she received a Masters of Pastoral Counseling. Barbara loved teaching the Bible, and the children’s ministries. She always supported children around the world. She was an avid reader and studied the Bible daily. Music soothed her soul and she was not ashamed of her life for Christ. Barbara was a great person in so many ways. She loved her husband unconditionally and practiced never going to bed angry. She was an awesome “MOM who doted on her girls and gave them all the love a mom could give. As an Aunt, she had a way of making each niece and nephew believe he or she was the “Favorite.” One nephew, Kenny Weaver Sr. was very special to her. When she tested to become a kidney recipient, he offered one of his kidneys. She never forgot that and always talked about his unselfish generosity towards her. Everyone always loved her gifts on their birthdays and those secret handshakes (family, friends, and many others). She also loved cruising with family/friends.. As a result she was blessed to see many parts of the world. In November, 2019, she took her last cruise with thirty seven family members to include four generations. Her greatest time on this cruise was spending time with her great grands, Kai and Eli. Additionally, Barbara had a natural gift for bowling. She and her bowling companions participated in many tournaments. It was her way of totally unwinding as well as competing. It gave her the opportunity to see many places and enjoy her passion “For Love of the Game.” Barbara was a lover and supporter of her furry people, Mitzy, Jazz, Lilly, Sofie, Diamond, and Cloe. Her doggies were great companions when she just wanted to sit and meditate. Barbara Smith’s legacy of love continues through: her husband, Bishop Michael A. Smith, daughter, Evangeline Smith, granddaughters, Megan Threat, Morgan Threat, great granddaughter, Kai Wallace, great grandson, Eli Wallace, three sisters, Carolyn Weaver-Green (Carlos), Nenita William-Jumbo, (Kalada) Dr. Beverli Mormile (Tony) three brothers, John M. Weaver (Kate) Phillip R. Weaver preceded her in death (Veronica) Kenneth R. Weaver preceded her in death, mother-in-law, Annie Parker ,one bother-in-law, Tyrone Parker (Shirley) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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Pastor Barbara J. Smith

February 15, 1948 - July 8, 2020