HARTFORD
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor
Rev. Charles C. Adams, Presiding Pastor
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Lurecie M. Stokes, Minister for Pastoral Care
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LOOKING AHEAD
We go deeper into our seven weeks of Easter by studying the following lessons:
Acts 2:1-14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35.
As we continue to contemplate the Easter miracle and blessing, we study Acts
2:4a, 36-41. This reading includes both the introduction to Peter’s Pentecostsermon (Acts 2:14a) and the sermon’s conclusion (Acts 2:36). It is the resurrection of Jesus that makes it both possible and necessary to proclaim that Jesus is
no ordinary person who is a victim of a miscarriage of justice. “God hath made
this same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ (Messiah).” The
fact of the resurrection clarifies and affirms the identity of Jesus as the “source
of our strength, the strength of our life and the center of our joy.” Being rightly
connected and related to Christ is the most important issue of our lives. It is
truly a matter of death and life.
Psalm 116 is vital because it describes an act of God and the human response to it. Those who believe in God
must respond when God has acted on their behalf. The work that God has done to rescue us is a mysterious deed
from heaven; our response, however, must be made on earth under human conditions. In addition to feeling good,
the writer is determined to trust God with his or her entire future. If Christ be risen for us, we are challenged to
be determined to maintain a long-term, actively engaged, humanly expressed, socially involved, politically responsible, economically appropriate loyalty to God’s way into the long future. Come what may from day to day, we
will be faithful to God to the end.
In 1 Peter 1:17-23, the resurrection of Jesus moves to the fringes of society to create a complete new birth, which
is a radical transformation of the whole self. The evidence of this change is the creation of a new community
marked by obedience to God’s truth and practice of mutual love. There is no faith in God that does not compel
absolute love to humankind. We are to become givers to all others of what we have freely received, not from people
who may have abused us, but from God who blessed us.
In Luke 24:13-35, we read the story of Jesus’ travel with two disciples on their way to Emmaus. These disciples
did not know who Jesus was until he revealed himself to them by interpreting the scriptures and by breaking bread
with them. That’s the only way Jesus can be identified and made a living force in our lives: Bible and bread, truth
and love, scripture and fellowship. The Church is made up of saved sinners who have been led beyond disbelief to
faith by the amazingly gracious self-disclosure of God to them in the scriptures and at the table. We are empowered to live our lives unto God who continues to reveal God to us in the scriptures and in the loving fellowship of
faithful people who love God sincerely and love each other unfailingly. Read and believe.
Love ya!
C.G.A.
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SANCTUARY
SANCTUARY CELEBRATION
CELEBRATION SECOND
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EASTER
SECONDSUNDAY
SUNDAY OF
EASTER SUNDAY,
APRIL
12,2015
2015 —–7:30
AM
& 11:00
AM AM
SUNDAY,
APRIL
12,
7:30
AM
& 11:00
ORDER OF
OF SERVICE
ORDER
SERVICE
Devotional & Pastoral Advisements
Prelude
Choral Introit
“Trumpet Tune Duet”– Jeremiah Clarke
Opening Praise Sentences
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor
Processional Hymn
“Praise to the Lord The Almighty”
Prayer of Invocation
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor
Glory Be To The Father #541
M-PACT (Youth Church)
11:00 AM Service
Organ Interlude
“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” – Handel
Anthem
Hartford Liturgical Dance Ministry
Prayer of Intercession &
Song of Inspiration
Welcome To The Visitors
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor
The Tithes & Offertory Period
Offertory Sentences
Luke 6:38; Matthew 6:19-21 (NRSV)
Leader: Give and it will be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over will
be put into your lap. People: For the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Leader: Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where
thieves break in and steal. People: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust consume and where
thieves do not break in and steal. Unison: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Offertory Selection
The Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor
Hymn of Preparation
“All Hail The Power” Diadem
The Written Word
Preached Word
Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor
Invitation To Christian Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation #25
“How Great Thou Art” -
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Right Hand of Fellowship
Recessional Hymn
“Crown Him With Many Crowns”
Postlude
“The Strife is O’er” - Palestrina
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get that Midweek Boost! Join us for “Hour of Power” Service each Wednesday, in the Chapel, at 12:00 Noon
to 12:30 PM. Lunch is served after the Service in the Fellowship Hall. Be connected!
Prayer Service: Wednesday’s from 7-8 PM, in the Chapel. The Theme for the Month is Gentleness. Deacons
and Ministers will anoint and offer comforting intercessory prayer. “Prayer is the key, but faith unlocks the door.”
Hartford Membership Photographers has only five more dates that are open to take individual
pictures on Sunday’s between the Services; April 19th & 26th, May 3rd, 24th and 31st. Be a part of
history, don’t miss this opportunity to be represented in Hartford’s publication.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“Christ Caring For People through People”
STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE FOR PEOPLE FACING TOUGH TIMES and are ready to provide the
emotional and spiritual help needed with crisis that include:
Loss of a loved one
Terminal Illness/Chronic Illness
Divorce or Separation
Unemployment/Job Crisis
Loneliness/ Discouragement
…and more
STEPHEN MINISTRY IS A CONFIDENTIAL MINISTRY and are trained volunteers ready to provide you
with one-on-one care. To Contact a Stephen Minister Call (313) 341-2302
COULD YOU BE A STEPHEN MINISTER???
Are you a believer interested in helping others by being a spiritual partner
for someone going through personal crisis?
Stephen Ministers are trained to meet this need.
The Stephen Ministry is looking for candidates for the April, 2015 training class.
Contact Rev. Lurecie Stokes or Min. Curtis Kilpatrick for more information @ 313-861-1285.
Applications are available in the Church Office and at hmbcdetroit.org under the Stephen Minister category.
The Joshua Ministry (for adults 18-40) welcomes you to our weekly Thursday Bible Study at 6:15 PM in the
Vincent Room. Join us as Reverend Kevin Taylor leads us in Bible study and discussion. Please contact Kamil
Williams at [email protected] so that we can get a headcount for dinner.
Did you know that the Members Orientation Class is not just for new members? If it’s been years since you last
attended, never attended or did not complete the series, you are invited to come and learn more about your Baptist heritage, after which you will be awarded your certificate of completion. Classes meet in the Chapel at 9:30
AM on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays.
Keith Gamble-Woodwind Music Lessons is offering music lessons for saxophone, flute and clarinet for a nominal fee. You may reach him at 313-330-0346, or email at [email protected]. Also, Deborah Scales,
a retired DPS band and orchestra teacher is available to assist in beginning strings, snare drum, trumpet and
trombone. There is no fee for her lessons. Lessons available for young people and adults. Arrangements and times
can be made by calling Ms. Scales at 248-939-7358 or [email protected]. Student must own an instrument.
Give the gift of a life time.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teen Connect Bible Study has started. Learn the Word of God studying topics suggested by teens that directly
impact their daily living. Studies are 5:30 to 6:30 PM every Tuesday and include guest speakers, projects, prizes
and more. For additional info, contact Rev. Robyn Moore at 248-252-7678.
Hartford Members and Friends: You can set up recurring donations to the Church. Contact the Accounting
Office at 313-861-1285 x411 to learn how it can be done.
Earline Philips is sponsoring a bus trip to New Orleans, LA for 7 days and 6 nights. The bus will be leaving May
17, 2015 and will return May 23, 2015. The trip includes bus fare, lodging, tours, and some meals. The donation
is $629 per person, double occupancy (an additional $210 charge for a single room). To make reservations or ask
additional questions, Ms. Philips will be in the Fellowship Hall after each Service. She can also be reached at 313835-3729.
The 2015 Hartford Adult Golf League is accepting registrations. We will be playing at Rouge Park Golf Course, on
Wednesdays, beginning in May. Golf fees will be $325 per player for the complete season, which ends mid-August.
To obtain a form or for more information, please contact the Golf Commissioner, Michael Fleming, at 313 3185772 or [email protected]
The May Birth Month Ministry celebrates “A Mother’s Day Tea” on Saturday May 2, 2015, 12:00 Noon in the
Vincent Room. Deacon Remonia Chapman will be the speaker. The theme for the event is “Who Deserves the
Right to be a Mother?” Tickets available in Fellowship Hall after both services for only $16.00. Trustee Artistine
Taylor, President.
As a service to the Hartford Family, the Hartford Business Ministry will be posting job openings. If you know
of any available jobs, send the information to the Church Office, attention Min. Curtis Kilpatrick or email: [email protected].
TO A HEALTHY LIFE: On Monday, April 20 at 6:30 PM in the Vincent Room, join the Detroit Westown
Hartford Lions Club and guest speaker, Fern Vining. The highlights of the discussion will be: Definition of Diabetes, Type 1 vs Type 2, Management, Meal Planning, and Preventing Complications. Fern is a registered nurse
and Patient Educator Specialist at Beaumont Hospital.
The Hartford Business Ministry’s inaugural “Meet and Greet” Membership/Networking Event held on Sunday,
March 15th was a huge success and it wishes to thank the following participants for attending:
Aflac, Clarity Enterprises, LLC, Detroit MOTTEP Foundation, Eddington Travel Tours, LLC, Essence Upscale
Promotions, Executive Talent Scouts, LLC, J & J Lawn Service, Kamar/Office Express, Legal Shield, L. Harper Consulting, Maternal Works Developmental Services, One Day Dentures, Professional Business Consulting/
SEWD, Send Out Cards, Strather Academy, Transitions Salon, Travel Place Plus, LLC, and Wood & Associates
Our next networking event will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM in the Youth
Lounge, and business owners are encouraged to come and have continental breakfast with us. Bring your business
cards and 2 guests! Business related coaching tips will be discussed.
Get exposure for your business by joining the Hartford Business Ministry…now more than ever, business people
need to network and build strong relationships…let’s learn how we can help the Church, the community, and
each other!
Contact John Bradley at 248-789-0504 ([email protected]) or Devin Durrell at 248-224-2590 (devind@
kamaroe.com) for more information.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Combined Usher Ministries of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church will be celebrating 94 years of service on
Friday evening, April 24, 2015. Please join us in the Charles G. Adams Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM to celebrate
the Door Keepers of this great Church. Dinner will be served and our own Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams will be
our keynote speaker. Tickets are $15 for adults, children 12 and under $10. Tickets available in Fellowship Hall
between services each Sunday.
The Southfield chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be hosting the Southfield Kappa League at Hartford
Memorial Baptist Church, April 26, 2015 at the 11:00 AM Service. Kappa League is a social action project of the
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. It is comprised of young men in high school with specific emphasis placed on
leadership development and self-motivation for career achievement. We are requesting all Kappas wear their red
jackets for this occasion.
The Hartford Singles Ministry Meeting, Monday April 27th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Hartford’s Vincent Room.
For further details please contact Deacon Jeffrey Steele 860-830-8596 cell, email [email protected].
All women of Hartford are invited to attend the Hartford Women United Meeting on Saturday, April 18th from
10:30 AM-12:00 PM. We will have a speaker from the Better Business Bureau to discuss how to avoid being
scammed. Come and join us and bring a friend. Look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Deacon Janet L.
Gilyard-President
In an effort to provide our Hartford family with the best meal , services and dining experience at a most efficient
price, we are making some changes in the kitchen. We have hired a first rate chef who will run the kitchen operation, we will put more emphasis on the ordering of food; seeking the best quality food and the best possible price
and we have a more diverse menu of food choices effective May 3, 2015. The price of a full meal breakfast will
be $7.50. There will also be a correspondent increase on a la carte breakfast items. Thanks for your continuous
support of the Kitchen Ministry.
The Brazeal Dennard Legacy Concert will be at Hartford Church on April 26th at 4pm. Hartford has had a long
association with Dr. Brazeal Dennard who conducted our annual Messiah performances on a number of occasions.
He was a legendary teacher and choral director and his homegoing service was held at Hartford with Dr. Robert
Harris, music director. Hartford wholeheartedly supports the Legacy Concert, directed by Dr. Augustus O. Hill.
Tickets are required.
Spears  Watson
Bookstore & Resource Center
April we’re celebrating National Poetry Month!!
Come in and celebrate with us by receiving 25%
OFF all Poetry Books and Poetry CD’s
We have poetry books by several celebrated poets:
The Dream Keeper by Langston Hughes
Pink Ladies in the Afternoon by Naomi Long Madgett
How About a Little Love by Clifford Papin
…. And many more!!
Visit us Sundays after 7:30am & 11:00am services—
we are closed during worship service. Weekly Wednesdays 11:30am - 6:30pm.
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BEREAVEMENT
NOTICES
BEREAVEMENT NOTICES
Please keep in prayer the families who have lost loved ones. We have received the following names:
DECEASED
RELATIVES
LOCATION
DATE
TIME
Arnold Dean Cook
Freda Graham
Second Baptist
Friday
FH-10:30 AM
Church
04/10/2015 Svc-11:00 AM
Detroit, MI
Deacon Eugene
Deaconess Jan McCrary
HMBC
Friday
FH-10:00 AM
McCrary
Helen Lucas
04/10/2015 Svc-11:00 AM
William Dove
Dianne Dove Houghton
HMBC
Saturday
FH-10:00 AM
Deacon Thomas
04/18/2015 Svc-11:00 AM
Houghton
Dianna Dove King
William Dove Houghton
Henry Tarrant
Garrett Tarrant
HMBC
Saturday
FH-1:00 PM
Pamela Cole
04/18/2015 Svc-2:00 PM
For additional information on these names and others, please see the notices as posted on the
bulletin board in the north corridor, or call the Church Office.
Following the loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. You may experience all kinds of difficult
and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger and guilt. A Bereavement Support Counseling Group is
being held each 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, in Room 307 at 6:00 PM. Through a setting that
embraces confidentiality, participants may: gain insight from others regarding coping strategies to begin
to "live again"; share experiences and feelings that keep memories alive; restore relationships when
forgiveness is needed; gain wisdom regarding lifestyle changes; and strengthen our spiritual wellbeing. Please contact the Church Office to register at 313-861-1285 x 429, and begin the journey to
healing.
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SERVING TODAY
CATHEDRAL CHOIR
Dr. Joanne Clark
Minister of Pipe Organ
Delores Ivory Davis
Director
Dr. Sylvia Hollifield
Pianist
Dr. Donald Johnson
Hammond Organ
Joseph Hayden
Bass
Matthew Lemons
Drums
USHERS:
Adult Ministry #1
IZANDLA
INTERPRETERS:
Reichelle Tucker **
John Harvey
Nina White
** Interpreting Sermon
MINISTERS
ANOINTING TEAM:
Jeff Jackson, Captain
Ernest Harris
Elaine Thomas
Marsha Bey
Earline Vaughn
Leroy Larkin
Cynthia Wilson
Charmaine Johnson
Lurecie Stokes
DEACONESSES:
Angeline Brown, On Duty
Clara Austin, Team Leader
Donna Northern, 2nd Asst.
Jacquelynn Carter
JoAnn Drake-Gambrell
Nora Sharpley Ferguson
Essie Hamlin
Bernice Hood
Rhonda Johnson
Carnell Jones
Emily Kilpatrick
Sheryl Massenberg
Jacqueline Poole
Emma Russ
Gloria Taylor
Charrise Walker
Paula Whittaker-Watkins
Mary Watts
DEACONS:
Thomas Williams, Chairman
Johnny Northern, On Duty
Sheryl Brown, Capt.
Jimmy Johnson, Co-Capt.
Helen Beckon
Vernita Beverly
Cornelius Brown
Randolph Butler
Edmon C. Carmichael
Remonia Chapman
Stanley Clifford
Ruben Davidson
Mildred E. Dixon
Barbara Gates
Geneva Goods
Jason H. Harrison
Larry Hathorne
Yaminah Hollifield
Dorothy (Dee) Jones
Justine Lofton
David Mitchell
John B. Mitchell
James C. Price
Annette Robinson
Robert Thornton
Robert L. Welch
TRUSTEES:
Tyra Williams, Capt.
Lula Gardfrey, Co-Capt.
Vincent Tucker, Co-Capt.
William G. Anderson
Carolyn Barden
Margaret Betts
H. Sandra Cook
Georgia Daniel
Gregory Gaskin
Derrick Glass
Paul Hubbard
Evorn Kendrich
Diana Kennedy
Margaret Patterson-Bailey
Carolyn Rawlings
Janet Sangster
Callie Scott
John Scott Jr.
Artistine Taylor
Craig Vanderburg
NURSES:
Elnora Boston
Sheryl Brown
Lydia Douglas
Rebecca Hayes
Gloria Howard
Penelope Hunter
Emily Kilpatrick
Helen Lucas
Betty Mapp
Janice McCrary
Pam Parker
Pearl Stokes
Joe Thomas
Regina Thomas
ANNOUNCEMENT CLERKS
7:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Maxine E. Johnson
SPEARS-WATSON BOOKSTORE
Cherokee Cole
Joann Drake-Gambrell
Dolores Spencer
Craig Vandenburg
Andrea Whitfield
GREETERS
7:30 AM
Janice Bush
Patricia Brewer
Ken Edwards
Lamar Reed
Venita Reed-Horston
Carrie Robinson
Mabel Smith
Wanda Slack-Wells
Virginia Tate
11:00 AM
Betty Bruner
Dorothy Clark
Glenda Givens
Dorothy Henderson
Ozella Henry
Julia Peyton
Barbara Woods
CHURCH CLERKS
Verna Matthews, Vice Clerk
Marsha Clark
Sandra Delaine
Jewell Jones
Doris Rodgers McKinney
Vicki Morton
Wendy Sanders
Cynthia Scott
Ruby Weaver
Dorothy Weeks
CHURCH OFFICE—HARTFORD INSTITUTE BUILDING
18900 James Couzens Highway • Detroit, Michigan 48235
Administrative Offices • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Monday thru Friday
313-861-1285 / 313-861-1300 • Fax 313-861-0265
SPEARS-WATSON BOOKSTORE
Open Sundays, between and after services • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM. • 313-864-3404
HARTFORD AGAPE HOUSE
18700 James Couzens Highway • Detroit, Michigan 48235 • 313-861-1200 • Fax 313-861-7896
Hunger Task Force & Free Shop Mission….. 313-861-1202
The Staff Minister on call is Rev. Kevin Taylor. He can be contacted for any emergencies or urgent matters
313-861-1285 or 313-475-0316 • Email: [email protected]