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HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
A BRIEF HISTORY
Hartford Memorial Baptist Church celebrates 97 years of loving God and serving the world community.
The Rev. Edgar Wendell Edwards served as founding pastor from 1917 to 1920 when he relocated to
Chicago. After a diligent search, the Church called the Rev. Charles A. Hill Sr., assistant to the Rev. Robert
L. Bradby Sr., of Detroit’s historic Second Baptist Church. Installed as pastor in November of 1920, he
served for 48 years until his retirement on his 75 th Birthday, April 28, 1968. During his progressive
pastorate, Dr. Hill built new church facilities on the corner of Hartford and Milford and subsequently, a
community and recreation facility. He was a strong supporter of organized labor; UAW Ford Local 600 was
organized at Hartford Church. An outspoken champion of civil rights in the difficult days before the Civil
Rights Movement, Dr. Hill was at the forefront of the struggle for equality in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. He
was one of the first Blacks to run for the Detroit City Council. Courageously, he opened the Hartford pulpit
to such nonconformists as W.E.B. DuBois and Paul Robeson.
On April 6, 1969, Hartford gleefully received its son, Charles Gilchrist Adams, as pastor of the church in
which he had been reared, indoctrinated, baptized, licensed, ordained and married. At that time, Dr. Adams,
an honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Harvard Divinity School, had just begun his seventh
year as pastor of the historic Concord Baptist Church in Boston, New England’s largest African American
congregation. Having burned the old mortgage in 1971, Dr. Adams led Hartford into the current James
Couzens’ facilities on April 10, 1977; under his strong and vigorous leadership, this mortgage was burned in
1983, nine years ahead of time. With an ever increasing church family, Hartford has become one of the
largest church congregations in Detroit. Widely known for its music ministry, Hartford boasts of the largest
pipe organ built by a Black church. Choir loft expansions, upgraded audio/video equipment and redesigned
lighting in the Sanctuary are only part of the ongoing renovations.
Dr. Adams’ vision of community outreach led to the establishment of The AGAPE (LOVE) HOUSE for
charitable and community ministries. Formerly housed in properties purchased across the freeway on James
Couzens, The AGAPE HOUSE, now temporarily located in the Church, continues to offer needed social
services that include the Daily Senior Citizens’ Program, Hunger Task Force, Bookstore, Taping Ministry,
Scholarship and College Preparation Programs, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous.
Hartford has purchased commercial real estate along Seven Mile Road, supporting the establishment of fast
food restaurants, such as McDonald’s, Long John Silver and Kentucky Fried Chicken and other businesses.
A Super Kmart was built on church property and employed hundreds of local residents. Today, on the same
church property, Home Depot continues to provide employment and a tax base for the city and state. On
other church properties, Hartford has established the Head Start Agency, a Tutorial Program and the
Hartford Institute for Biblical Studies.
Recently, Hartford, under the leadership of Dr. Adams, purchased 5.5 acres of land located on the former
Meyers Road campus of Lewis College of Business. The design and plans are in progress for the utilization
of this site for Vision ‘007, Dr. Adams’ and Hartford’s greatly expanded vision for community outreach —
an assisted living complex, gymnasiums for seniors and youth, a performing arts auditorium and health
facilities and The AGAPE HOUSE programs.
In 2007, Dr. Adams was selected as the first professor of the Practice of Ethics and of Ministry at Harvard
University. His full teaching schedule at Harvard has not prevented his weekly delivery of soul-saving
sermons at Hartford. Assisting him is his son, the Rev. Charles Christian Adams, who was unanimously
appointed as Hartford’s first Presiding Pastor, thus continuing the Adams’ pulpit legacy. We celebrate and
praise God for the ever expanding ministry of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
“For Hartford is the Place to Be!”
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015
PALM SUNDAY
SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT
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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18700 James Couzens Highway— Detroit, Michigan 48235 — 313-861-1300/Church —313-861-1285/Office
SERVING TODAY
LOOKING AHEAD
The Scriptures for Easter are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians
15:1-11; John 20:1-18.
Why not start with the Gospel lesson that tells the story of the first Easter as
remembered and recited in John’s Church? It is found in John 20:1-18. This r eading is
a combination of two different traditions. The one is the well-attested tradition that
Mary Magdalene visited the grave of Jesus on Easter morning, found it empty and
reported the fact to the disciples. The other tradition is of Peter’s visit to the grave. John
has included the foot race between Peter and the “other disciple.” The “other disciple”
comes to faith in the resurrection through the mere sight of the empty tomb. The tomb
is open. Death is no longer a closed account. With God, there are no dead-end streets,
conditions or experiences. Everything is open! Every event has spiritual possibilities.
All life is sacred. Every day is God’s time, and all things fit into a pattern for our
ultimate good.
The tomb is also empty. Jesus is not down, dead or defeated. Death has lost its princely prisoner. He has been
delivered, so that we may know that, in Christ, we, too, are delivered with him and through him. Hallelujah!!
Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead in accordance with the scriptures. God is greater than death. Life is
stronger than death, and love reigns supreme over death. The poet says, “Life is ever Lord of death, and love can
never lose its own.” The Resurrection of Jesus gives us the blessed possibility of always being positive. We
know that we can’t lose. “If we live, we live unto the Lord, and if we die, we die unto the Lord. So whether we
live or die, we are the Lord’s!” Jesus has won, and we can’t lose! God is supreme, and we can’t be turned
around! Romans 14:8 is an excellent Easter text to interpret what’s going on in John 20:1-18.
Now turn to Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24. What a Day! The day of r escue and r edemption is a mighty day, a
joyful day, a wonderful day. What a great day! Easter Day! Life Day! New Day! Beginning again Day! Get
right Day! For us who saturate ourselves with the claims of this Psalm, everyday is a day of new life, new love,
new power, new joy and new discipline. This is the day of God’s power for life. This is the day that death has
been claimed, conquered and conditioned. This is the day that Satan’s stronghold has been torn down. This is
the day of songs, shouts and a million thanksgivings! This is the day that we have come to a new beginning and
not an ending. “When morning gilds the skies, my heart awakening cries, may Jesus Christ be praised.”
Now read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 wher e Paul ar gues that a Chr istian must believe in the power and love of
God as strong enough to raise Jesus and us from death to new life. All Christians should be able to say and
mean, “I believe in the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come through our Lord, Jesus Christ.”
Nothing less than the awesome power of God itself is the main support of Paul’s argument that we must believe
that Jesus rose from the dead, so that we ourselves can and must claim victory over death. We must grieve
without despair. We must pray without ceasing, and we must die without fear. To deny the resurrection of Jesus
is to deny the power of God, both in this particular deed of the past and in the future consummation of God’s
plan, promise and provision. Everything is at stake. God is in the process of ransoming not only all of
humankind, but all of the whole creation from the powers to which they have been held captive. God is able,
and God will do just what God said.
Acts 10:34-43 capsules the Message of salvation based upon the r esur r ection of Christ who was cr ucified.
Read the Message and rejoice in hope!
Love ya,
C.G.A.
MALE CHORUS
Dr. Joanne Clark
Minister of Pipe Organ
Dr. Stanley Waldon
Director
Roderick D. McClary
Hammond Organ/Pianist
Joseph Hayden
Bassist
Matthew Lemons
Percussionist
USHERS:
Combined Usher Ministries
IZANDLA
INTERPRETERS:
Reichelle Tucker **
John Harvey
Nina White
** Interpreting Sermon
MINISTERS ANOINTING
TEAM:
Robyn Moore, Captain
Stephanye Fauntleroy
Jeff Jackson
Natalie Cherry
Billie Beverly
Farrell Downey
Edie Worthy
Theresa McDonald
DEACONESSES:
Angeline Brown, On Duty
Eula Carter, Team Leader
Donna Bradley, 1st Asst.
Lannie Davis, 2nd Asst.
Verna Brocks
Fannie T. Brown
Sybil Davis
Odell Garrett
Bernice Green
Clarice Hampton
Anita L. Johnson
Donna Johnson
Janice McCrary
Mary Ann Robinson
Cynthia Saunders
Darlene Spivey-Smith
Pearl Stokes
Phyllis Turner
DEACONS:
Thomas Williams, On Duty
Artelia Griggs, On Duty
Kimberly L. Perkins, Capt.
Lawrence M. Poole, Co- Capt.
William Agee
Markail E. Bell
Maxine Borders
Brian Flaggs
Deborah Gaskin
Janet L. Gilyard
Kevin Hammons
Denise A. Harvey
Harley Hughey
Curley Lumpkin
Roderick Marshall
Clara Medley
Silas Norman Jr.
Cary Powell
Walter Skerritt Jr.
Phoebe Vanderburg
Veronica Thornton
G. Wayne Watkins
Margaret Betts
Maxine Borders
Florasine Clark
Christopher D. Coleman
Karen Cross
Melvin Cross
Edward B. Darnell
Mildred E. Dixon
Dexter Fields
Joann Drake Gambrell
Charmaine Johnson
David Kern
Diana Kennedy
Margaret Patterson-Bailey
Felix Seldon
Jacqueline Shelton
Candice Turner
Craig Vanderburg
Vivian Cook-Welcome
Tyra Williams
NURSES:
Elnora Boston
Sheryl Brown
Lydia Douglas
Rebecca Hayes
Gloria Howard
Helen Lucas
Betty Mapp
Janice McCrary
Dora McDonald
Pam Parker
Brenda Slack
Pearl Stokes
Joe Thomas
Regina Thomas
Dorothy Weeks
CHURCH CLERKS
TRUSTEES:
Nora Sharpley Ferguson, Capt.
Artistine Taylor, Co-Capt.
Ruby Newbold, Vice Clerk
Deborah Boatner
Stacy Brooks
Carolyn Drake
Lovica Gilmore
Cynthia Harris
Carrie Thomas Johnson
Andra Teasley
Audrey Thomas
Linda Tinsley
ANNOUNCEMENT CLERKS
7:30 AM
Keith L. Smith
11:00 AM
Charise Turner
SPEARS-WATSON
BOOKSTORE
Mark White
Andrea Whitfield
Dolores Spencer
Cherokee Cole
Elva Green
Tara Williams *
Wanda Morrison *
* In-Training
GREETERS
7:30 AM
Shirley Battle
Ellen Jakhel
Lydia Smith
11:00 AM
Carol Anderson
Velora Grace
Lydia Smith
Elree Watkins
Kathryn Watson
Jalaya Word
Oneita Whitfield
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 and 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEN’S DAY TOTALS AS OF 3/22/15 = $48,215
The Sunday School & T.R.U.T.H. Ministries of Hartford
will present our
ANNUAL EASTER PROGRAM
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015, AT 9:30 AM
The Hartford Business Ministry’s inaugur al “Meet and Gr eet” Member ship/Networ king 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
([email protected]) for more information.
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. Be connected!
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.
The Hartford Singles Ministry April Calendar consists of the following: Bowling Night Satur day Apr il 11th at
Country Lanes in Farmington starting at 7:30 PM sharp; Theatre Night TBA later in April; 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].
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.
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SANCTUARY CELEBRATION
PALM SUNDAY – SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015 — 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM
ORDER OF SERVICE
Devotional & Pastoral Advisements
“March Pontifical” – Gounod
Prelude
Rev. Elaine R. Thomas
Opening Praise Sentences
Processional Hymns #8
“Praise To The Lord”
#13
“Blessed Be the Name”
#14
“Come Thou Fount”
#17
“O For A Thousand Tongues”
#16
“When Morning Gilds The Skies”
Rev. Elaine R. Thomas
Prayer of Invocation
Glory Be To The Father #541
“The Palms” – Faure
Organ Interlude
“Ain’t No Rock Gonna Shout For Me” – Lloyd Larson
Anthem
“Only Love” – Patrick Bradley
Prayer of Intercession &
Song of Inspiration
Rev. Elaine R. Thomas
Welcome To The Visitors
Health Talk
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.
“Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So” – D. Sturdivant
Offertory Selection
Rev. Elaine R. Thomas
The Prayer of Dedication
“Christ for the World We Sing”
Hymn of Preparation #37
Mark 11:1-11
The Written Word
Preached Word
“WHEN JESUS COMES TO TOWN”
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams
Invitation To Christian Discipleship
“In The Garden”
Hymn of Invitation #109
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Right Hand of Fellowship
“Take The Name Of Jesus With You”
Recessional #258
“Till We Gather Again” – Stephen Key
Choral Benediction
“All Glory Laud and Honor” – Teschner
Postlude
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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
Cleveland Cole Jr.
Dr. Carol Cole
Wilma Gandy
Deacon Maxine Borders
Edward Borders
Lois Mabin
Deborah Carter
Lee Vivian Blaylock
Julia A. Peyton
Madiene Hall
Brenda Fort
Deacon Harold Holmes
Regina Holmes
Carl Holmes
Deniera Holmes
Cless Holmes
Sharon Holmes
Mother Ann McGadney
Glenda McGadney
Dr. Brenda McGadney
Rev. Elaine Thomas
Ledora Holmes
Evelyn Tait
LOCATION
DATE
TIME
Greater Emmanuel
Institutional COGIC
Detroit, MI
Corpus Christi Parish
Center
Detroit, MI
El Bethel Baptist Church
Redford Twp, MI
HMBC
Monday
03/23/2015
FH-10:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
Monday
03/23/2015
FH-9:30 AM
Svc-10:00 AM
Thursday
03/26/2015
Friday
03/27/2015
FH-10:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
FH-10:00 AM
Svc-11:00 AM
HMBC
Saturday
03/28/2015
FH-1:00 PM
Svc-2:00 PM
Mt. Rose MBC
Repton, AL
Saturday
03/28/2015
Svc-2:00 PM
Mt. Zion MBC
Saturday
FH-10:00 AM
Detroit, MI
03/28/2015 Svc-11:00 AM
Freda Graham
Second Baptist Church
Friday
FH-10:30 AM
Arnold Dean Cook
Detroit, MI
04/10/2015 Svc-11:00 AM
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 well-being. Please contact the Church
Office to register at 313-861-1285 x 429, and begin the journey to healing.
Darrell Thomas
Hartford Membership Photographers has only five mor e dates that ar e open to take
individual pictures on Sunday’s between the Services; April 19 th & 26th, May 3rd, 24th and 31st. Be
a part of history, don’t miss this opportunity to be represented in Hartford’s publication.
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.
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.
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 313-835-3729.
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 313 318-5772 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.
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 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.
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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.
IN THE HOSPITAL/REHABILITATION CENTERS
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI
Dithonia Fondren
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Henry Tairant
HARPER HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI
Greg Shelton
OAKWOOD HOSPITAL, DEARBORN, MI
Rueben James
SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI
Bertha Gomez Jackson
WILLIAM BEAUMONT TROY HOSPITAL, TROY, MI
Genoria Wright
Opal Maye
WEST WOOD NURSING HOME, DETROIT, MI
Charlotte Robinson
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL, ANN ARBOR, MI
Rev. Reggie White
Min. Tommie Latimer Jr.
NOTTINGHILL HEALTHCARE CENTER,
W. BLOOMFIELD, MI
Deacon Eugene McCrary
Trustee Ron Spears
Ms. Johnnie Pearl Horton
LASHER HILLS CARE CENTER, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Otis Harris
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HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER, LIVONIA, MI
Herbert Burt
EVERGREEN HEALTH AND LIVING CENTER,
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Inell Watt
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SERMON NOTES
MONDAY, MARCH 30—7:00 PM
Rev. Ronnie Davis, preaching
FRIDAY, APRIL 3—12:00 NOON
“THE SEVEN LAST WORDS”
THE FIRST WORD
THE SECOND WORD
THE THIRD WORD
THE FOURTH WORD
Rev. Stephanye Fauntler oy
Rev. Kevin Taylor
Rev. Charles C. Adams
Rev. D. J. Reed
Pastor, Chilson Hills Baptist Church
THE FIFTH WORD
Rev. Dr. Wilma Johnson
Pastor, New Prospect Baptist Church
THE SIXTH WORD
Rev. Dr . J er emiah A. Wr ight J r .
THE SEVENTH WORD
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams
TUESDAY, MARCH 31—6:00 PM
UNITED LENTEN CELL DINNER
Rev. Lionel Scott preaching
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1—7:00 PM
Rev. Connie Jackson, preaching
THURSDAY, APRIL 2—7:00 PM
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Rev. Lurecie Stokes, preaching
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
EASTER CELEBRATION
7:30 and 11:00 AM (No 6:00 AM Service)
Pastor Adams, preaching both services
Music by the Combined Choirs
EASTER LILY REMEMBRANCES
Please help beautify our Sanctuary this Holy Season by placing an Easter Lily IN HONOR or IN LOVING
MEMORY OF a loved one! The cost of each lily is $10.00 per honoree. The deadline for placing your
order is TODAY. Your payment must accompany the order. Simply complete the form below and place it
(and check) in an envelope marked “Easter Lily,” and drop in the collection tray during the offertory period.
Thank you.
Easter Lilies (Please Print)
Your Name ______________________________________________ Amount per honoree: _____________
IN MEMORY OF: ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF:
MEMBERS’ ORIENTATION GRADUATES
Congratulations to the following people for successfully completing the six Members’ Orientation Classes:
Charlene Mitchell-Rodgers
Chase Glover
Judge Cynthia Gray Hathaway
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Please check one:
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