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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor
Rev. Charles C. Adams, Presiding Pastor
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Lurecie M. Stokes, Minister of Pastoral Care
Website: hmbcdetroit.org
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SERVING TODAY
LOOKING AHEAD
Next Sunday is the last Sunday after Epiphany, January 6. Epiphany is the
celebration of Christ’s self-disclosure to the world. On Wednesday, February 18,
Ash Wednesday, we will begin the Lenten Seasons of penitence, prayer and
preparation for Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter. Next Sunday’s lessons will
constitute the ‘bridge that connects the glowing, growing light of Epiphany with the
gathering shadows and sufferings of Lent. Next Sunday we will take a deep plunge
from Epiphany’s mountain of light into Lent’s dark valley of mystery, misery and
need for God. The Scriptures for next Sunday are 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2
Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9.
First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-12. Elijah Ascends to Heaven. In these verses we read of
the miraculous ascension of Elijah into heaven. This is the spiritual departure of the
holiest man of God in the Old Testament. Elijah stands tall among the spiritual giants of the Hebrew Bible like
Enoch and Moses. Elijah with Moses appears with Jesus on the Mountain of Transfiguration. The crisis in the
story here is the difficulty faced in the transfer of leadership from one generation to the next. That’s a tough
assignment. Who will succeed George Washington, the father of a new nation? Who will come after W.E.B.
Dubois, the creator of the social science and empirical analysis of the Afro-America community? Who will
follow Booker T. Washington, the builder of Tuskegee University, and the practical, business leader of the
race? Who will succeed Martin Luther King Jr., or Jesse Jackson, or Colin Powell or Michael Jordan?
When a great person passes away and a disciple must continue the work begun, but not finished, there is much
anxiety about the successor. Can the person function in a comparable way? Will the new person possess the
authority, power, charisma and dedication sufficient to take the community or institution forward? How will
the power of one generation be transferred to the next generation?
(1) There must be a very close, friendly, mutually beneficial connection between the old glory and
the new opportunity. Elisha must stay close to Elijah, whose wisdom will guide the young man’s
use of energy and opportunity. Likewise, the strength, energy and contemporaneity of Elisha will
revitalize and reinvigorate the tired Elijah. There must be solidarity and not alienation between the
generations. Let us reach out to each other because we need each other.
(2) There must be a fervent appreciation of the old by the new, in order to prevent the new
generational arrogance that invariably cripples the progress of the young. When we become too
arrogant to appreciate the work that was done before we got here, we set ourselves up for failure.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are able to succeed George Washington because they appreciate
George Washington. E. Franklin Frazier, Charles S. Johnson, John Hope Franklin and C. Eric
Lincoln can succeed W.E.B. DuBois because they are able to appreciate and applaud DuBois’
thorough-going excellence as a writer, a scholar and a fighter for justice. Robert Russa Moton and
Frederick Patterson are able to continue the work of Booker T. Washington because they made an
appreciable connection with the mind, heart and motivation of the founder of Tuskegee University.
(3) There must be the prayer to God to give to the new leader a double portion of the old leader’s
spirit....not the money, not the mantle, not the books, but the spirit. Elijah is so vital to the future of
the human race that Elisha dares to pray to receive from God “two times” Elijah’s spirit of love,
power and self control. When we think of the greatness of those who served before us— Benjamin
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COMBINED CHOIRS
Dr. Joanne Clark
Minister of Pipe Organ
Earline Vaughn
Cynthia Wilson
DEACONS:
Thomas Williams, Chair
Johnny Northern, On Duty
Jimmy Johnson, Capt.
Cornelius Brown
Randolph Butler
Edmon C. Carmichael
Stanley Clifford
Ruben Davidson
Jason H. Harrison
Larry Hathorne
David Mitchell
John B. Mitchell
James C. Price
Robert Thornton
Robert L. Welch
Delores Ivory Davis
Director
Alvin Waddles
Director
Dr. Donald Johnson
Hammond Organ
Dr. Sylvia Hollifield
Pianist
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, Capt.
Marsha Bey
Farrell Downey
Ernest Harris
Charmaine Johnson
Leroy Larkin
Elaine Thomas
DEACONESSES:
Angeline Brown, On Duty
Dorothy Welch, Team Leader
Linda Hathorne, 1st Asst.
Daisy Bryant Aaron, 2nd Asst.
Kathryn Cotton
Marjorie Dickson
Jackie Lurry
Dorothy Marbury
Rochelle Mitchell
Lurine Moncrease
Gwen Moore
Paulette Turner
Dorothy J. Ward
Carol Williams
Shirley Woods
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.
Haywood Sharpley
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
CHURCH CLERKS
Verna Matthews, Vice Clerk
Sandra Delaine
Jewell Jones
Doris Rodgers McKinney
Vicki Morton
Wendy Sanders
Cynthia Scott
Dorothy Weeks
ANNOUNCEMENT CLERKS
7:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Keith L. Smith
SPEARS-WATSON
BOOKSTORE
Cherokee Cole
Joanne Drake-Gambrell
Elva Green
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 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 Sunday after 7:30 AM Service until 11:00 AM, immediately after 11:00 AM Service and
Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Bookstore’s direct line —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]
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SERMON NOTES
Elijah Mays; Sadie Mays; Gordon Blaine Hancock, Mordecai Wyatt Johnson, Charles Andrew
Hill; Georgia Roberta Hill; Anderson Major Martin; Mary Louise Martin; Horatious Holifeal
Coleman, Henry Hitt Crane, Helen Crane; Clarence LeVaughn Franklin; George Arthur Buttrick;
Agnes Gardner Buttrick— I could go on and on, off the hook! What can I do but pray hard that a
double portion of their holy spirit will rest upon me and upon Hartford?
Second Lesson: Psalm 50:1-6. This Psalm sings of a God who “shines forth” as a “devouring fire.” God is
so awesome in majesty, so powerful in justice, so intolerant of evil that God’s presence in the world is an
ultimate threat against all of us who fall short of God’s excellence. It is only when we recognize the fierce
righteousness of the judgment and justice of God that we can be ready to accept the love and mercy of God.
We appreciate the mercy of God, because we have sung praises to the judgment, wrath and disciplines of
God; and from praise we have fallen prostrate to confess our sin and our need for pardon and redemption.
Love ya,
C.G.A.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“Christ Caring For People through People”
Today we are celebrating Easter a little early.
We are recording our services for a future edited broadcast,
Easter Sunday, on ABC Network affiliate stations.
Please be kind and do not remove the flowers from the altar after the Services.
They are to be used later. Thank you for worshiping with us.
STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE FOR PEOPLE FACING TOUGH TIMES and are ready to provide
the emotional and spiritual help need 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) 341-2301
COULD YOU BE A STEPHEN MINISTER???
Are you 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.
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SANCTUARY CELEBRATION
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 — 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM
ORDER OF SERVICE
Devotional & Pastoral Advisements
“Allegro”– Vivaldi
Prelude
Prof. Rich Illman & Carlot Dorve, Trumpets
“Christ is Risen, O Be Joyful” – D. Wagner
Choral Introit
Rev. Charles Christian Adams
Opening Praise Sentences
“Christ the Lord Has Risen Today”
Processional Hymn #99
Rev. Charles Christian Adams
Prayer of Invocation
Glory Be To The Father #541
11:00 AM Service
M-PACT (Youth Church)
“Eternal Light” – G. F. Handel
Organ Interlude
Hartford Liturgical Dance Ministry
“Hallelujah” from Mount of Olives – L. V. Beethoven
Anthem
“Blessings and Honor” – J. LaValley
Prayer of Intercession &
Song of Inspiration
Rev. Charles Christian Adams
Welcome To The Visitors
The Tithes & Offertory Period
Luke 6:38; Matthew 6:19-21 (NRSV)
Offertory Sentences
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.
“Because of the Blood” – C. Watkins
Offertory Selection
Marvin Moore, soloist
Rev. Charles Christian Adams
The Prayer of Dedication
“The Trumpet Shall Sound” from Messiah – G. F. Handel
Hymn of Preparation
Theodore Jones, soloist
Mark 16:1-8
The Written Word
Preached Word
“DON’T LET THE STONE STOP YOU”
Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor
Invitation To Christian Discipleship
“Amazing Grace”
Hymn of Invitation #132
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Right Hand of Fellowship
“Crown Him”
Recessional #107
“Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah – G. F. Handel
Choral Benediction
“Victory” - Palestrina
Postlude
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SPEARS-WATSON BOOKSTORE TRIVIA QUIZ #2: BLACK HISTORY
Bring your completed quiz to the Bookstore, and if you answer 6 or more correctly, claim your prize. You
must claim your prize within a week of the quiz appearing in Bulletin.
1. Patricia Roberts was the first African American woman to hold a cabinet position. What other
administrative position did she hold?
2. What famous American historian is known as “the Father of Black History Month”?
3. Name two other countries that observe Black History Month?
4. Henry T. Sampson an inventor earned an Atomic Energy Commission honor between 1964 and 1967. He
also had a career in which of the following (2):
a. Movie Director; b. Film Historian; c. Actor; d. Movie Producer
5. Lucy Diggs Slowe was an administrator and educator. At which university was she Dean of Women?
6. Ron Miller born in Detroit became a celebrated Playwright. What Amphitheater was renamed in his honor?
7. Robert Smalls born in 1837 authored state legislation that gave South Carolina the first free and compulsory
public school system. How many terms did he serve in the U.S. Congress?
8. What year was the Civil Rights Act Passed?
9. What year was MLK stabbed by Izola Ware Curry?
10. What year did MLK receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Scholarship Ministry is sponsoring its 2015 Black College Tour, Friday, April 3 thru April 12,
2015. They will tour colleges in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Florida. The donation is $600, and includes
transportation and lodging. For applications and additional information, please contact Ms. Georgia Daniel at
313-861-1150 or the Church Office.
Teen Connect Bible Study has star ted. Lear n the Wor d 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.
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. 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.
HARTFORD EASTER SUNDAY BROADCAST will be pr oduced TODAY at the 7:30 AM & 11:00
AM Services. A One-Hour Program will be edited and submitted to ABC Network for approval; then 200
ABC Affiliates from Coast to Coast will be asked to broadcast the program Easter Sunday between 8:00 AM
& 5:00 PM local times. Hartford is ready for Prime Time Television. All attendees are asked to fill out a
Photo Release Form. If you haven’t filled one out, please fill out the form below and turn it in to one of the
ushers. Thank you for your cooperation.
PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING RELEASE FORM
This form confirms the agreement between you and Hartford Memorial Baptist Church regarding your
participation in activities in which you may be photographed or videotaped from time to time.
For valuable consideration received, you hereby irrevocably grant Hartford Memorial Baptist Church
perpetually, exclusively and for all media throughout the world—including print, nontheatrical, video, CDROM, internet and any electronic media presently in existence or invented in the future, the right to
incorporate (alone or together with other materials) in whole or in part photographs or video footage taken of
you as a result of your participation in approved activities of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
The Birth Month Ministry Council is inviting everyone to our SHROVE TUESDAY CELEBRATION, on February
17, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Come out and enjoy an evening of entertainment, food, games and fellowship. We are
asking everyone to bring a dish for this great pot luck meal. Also, bring your talents: jokes, singing voice,
instruments or other talents for the program.
You hereby agree that you will not bring or consent to others bringing claim or action against Hartford
Memorial Baptist Church on the grounds that anything contained in the property, or in the advertising and
publicity used in connection herewith, is defamatory, reflects adversely to you, violates any other rights
whatsoever, including, without limitation rights of privacy and publicity.
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.
You hereby release Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, its pastors, officers, successors and assigns from
and against any and all claims, demands, causes, and actions, suits costs, expenses, liabilities and damages
whatsoever that you may hereafter have against Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
Last week’s Black History Quiz winners were:
Brenda Flowers, Amber Sankofa and Jerikiah Douglas
This agreement shall not obligate Hartford Memorial Baptist Church to use the property or to use any of
the rights granted hereunder, or to prepare, produce exhibit, distribute or exploit the property.
Hartford Memorial Baptist Church shall have the right to assign its rights hereunder, without your
consent, in whole or in part to any person, film, broadcast medium or corporation.
AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT this _______________ day of _________________________, 20_____
Attention Men of Hartford! Men’s Day is fast approaching. We need Financial Captains for Men’s Month
2015. Our theme is “In Whose Image?” Sign up today to be a captain and help us reach our goal of $100,000.
Please fill out the form at the bottom of the bulletin and place it in a collection plate or hand it to another
Hartford Men United member. Let’s start 2015 off right. Contact HMU President, Gene Kelley II with any
questions.
HARTFORD MEN UNITED 2015 CAPTAIN REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_______________________________________________ PHONE# __________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out and give to any usher or member of Hartford Men United.
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Participants Signature ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________________
Print Name of Participant _____________________________________________________________
Contact Information
_______________________________________________________________
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BEREAVEMENT NOTICES
Please keep in prayer the families who have lost loved ones. We have received the following names:
DECEASED
RELATIVES
LOCATION
DATE
TIME
Albert Springer
Earline Springer
HMBC
Andre Johnson
Algie Harris Jr.
Ethel Kendrick
Eugene Kendrick
Clora Funeral
Home
Detroit, MI
HMBC
FH-10:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
FH-3:00 PM
Svc-3:30 PM
Tuesday
02/10/2015
Tuesday
02/10/2015
FH-10:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
Grace Temple
COGIC
Albion, MI
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.
Lillian Coleman
Trustee Christopher Coleman
Saturday
02/07/2015
Saturday
02/07/2015
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 well-being. Please contact the Church Office to
register at 313-861-1285 x 429, and begin the journey to healing.
(Please note: The meeting for this Monday, February 9, 2014, will be held in Room 308.)
IN THE HOSPITAL/REHABILITATION CENTERS
HENRY FORD COTTAGE HOSPITAL, GROSSE POINTE, MI
Gloria Howard
OAKWOOD HERITAGE HOSPITAL, TAYLOR, MI
Neil Haney
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Beatrice (Bea) Williams
Vivian Days
LAHSER HILLS NURSING CENTER, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Ora Conyers
NOTTING HILL HEALTH CARE FACILITY,
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Ms. Johnnie Pearl Horton
Deacon Lawrence Brown
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HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
Ronald Turner
KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE, DETROIT, MI
Glen Myrick
REGENT AT BLUFFS PARK NURSING HOME,
ANN ARBOR, MI
Min. Tommie Latimer
WOODWARD HILLS NURSING CENTER,
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Trustee Dorothy Cleveland
HARTFORD NURSING CENTER, DETROIT, MI
Charlie Anderson
Ledora Holmes
Get that Midweek Boost! J oin us for “Hour of Power ” Ser vice each Wednesday, in the Chapel, at 12:00
Noon to 12:30 PM. Lunch is served after the Service in the Fellowship Hall. The scheduled preacher will be
Rev. Kevin N. Taylor. Be connected!
Prayer Service: Wednesday's fr om 7-8 PM, in the Chapel. Deacons and Ministers will anoint and offer
comforting intercessory prayer. "Prayer is the key, but faith unlocks the door."
Hartford Membership Photographers will be taking individual pictur es in Fellowship Hall
Stage area behind the screen on the Third and Fourth Sundays after the 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Services. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by and not be included in our membership
publication. Stop by and ask for Delisa.
Attention women of Hartford, you are all invited to Hartford Women's United meeting on Saturday, February
21, 2015, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. An exciting meeting has been planned. Looking forward to
your attendance. Deacon Janet L. Gilyard, HWU President.
Get your fitness on this year by attending either the Ballroom or Hustle classes that are gearing up for the New
Year! Ballroom classes meet on Fridays. Beginners classes start at 6:00 PM and intermediate at 7:00 PM in the
Fellowship Hall. Donation: $5/per person. Hustle classes meet on Tuesdays in the Vincent Room from 6:157:30 PM. Donation: $7 per person. This is a great way to get your exercise in to begin the New Year. We look
forward to seeing you at one or both classes.
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.
All current and former Hartford Young Adults between the ages of 22-28 are invited to participate in a
discussion and focus group. The theme is “Speak Your Mind: The Church Wants to Know!” The discussion
and focus group will take place Monday, February 23 thru Thursday, February 26, 2015 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
at Hartford in Room 108. For additional information, please contact Rev. Connie Jackson at 586-663-7989 or
email her at [email protected].
The Social Justice Ministry will have their monthly meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 6:00 PM in
Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Rev. Edie Worthy, Social Justice Ministry Leader.
The February 2015 Hartford Singles Ministry Calendar: Feb. 13th, "Seconds" featuring Phyllis Cox and
the InnerSpirit Project Band at Brava Services, 21739 Melrose, Southfield; Feb. 23 rd, Singles Ministry Meeting
from 6:30-8:00 PM, in Hartford's Vincent Room. For more info, please contact Deacon Jeffrey Steele 860-8308596 cell and [email protected] email.
Come join The Detroit Westown Hartford Lions Club on Monday, February 16, 2015, at 6:30 PM, in the
Vincent Room as Captain Harold Rochon, Executive Director of The Target Group, and Holly Clements, No
More Broken Windows, share valuable information about gang violence and prevention. Learn the meaning of
the words defacing our buildings and the efforts by police, community activists, and neighborhood groups to
eliminate all graffiti. Learn how effective community involvement reduces violence.
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