Rev. Charles C. Adams, Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Dr. Kevin N. Taylor, Assistant Pastor Rev. Curtis H. B. Kilpatrick II, Asst. to the Pastor in Christian Nurture

Rev. Lurecie M. Stokes, Minister of Pastoral Care Rev. Jonathan Betts-Fields, Youth Pastor

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON AT A GLANCE

Lesson 9, August 2, 2020 — FAITH AND WISDOM — James 1:1-11 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him”

James 1:5 (KJV)

The epistle of James teaches its readers that behavior should reflect belief. It is composed of short sayings that

are reminiscent of those found in the Wisdom Literature of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. According to some

scholars, the sayings are organized by “minor association of thought or language,” which contrasts with much of

Paul’s writings that are intentionally sequenced to build one unifying argument. Thus, the structure of the epistle

of James does not allow us to easily define the main idea of the text. However, James 1: 22 seems to aptly

describe the aim of the epistle when it instructs its readers to “be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,

deceiving your own selves.”

What does it tell you about Christian leadership that the most influential apostles call themselves servants?

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES...VIRTUALLY!!! During these trying times, Sunday School classes are still being conducted virtually. Students usually

sign in around 8:30 AM so class can begin at 8:45 AM. We want to finish the class in enough time to

tune in the 10:00 AM service on the Hartford Church website.

To participate in these classes, here are the instructions:

Adult #1 Class

Join them via telephone conference call — 712-775-7085 Access code: 804783#

Crusaders Class

Join them via Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84200706996 Meeting ID: 842 0070 6996

or

Via telephone conference call — 1 312 626 6799 US Access code is: 842 0070 6996 #

Senator Jackie Vaughn III Contemporary Issues Class

Join them via Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81869631183

Meeting ID: 818 6963 1183

or

Via telephone conference call — 1 312 626 6799 US Access code is 818 6963 1183 #

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During these unusual times, Please join us for worship via the internet @

hmbcdetroit.org, at 10:00 AM every Sunday.

God bless you all and STAY SAFE.

SANCTUARY CELEBRATION NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

COMMUNION SUNDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 — 10:00 AM

ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude “Toccata” from Suite Gothique - Leon Boellmann Julian Goods, organist

Opening Praise Sentences Rev. Lionel Scott

Prayer of Invocation Rev. Lionel Scott

Scripture from The New Testament — Matthew 14:13-21 — Deacon Alexia Kerr

Musical Selection

Prayer of Intercession Rev. Lionel Scott

Stewardship Appeal

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.

Musical Selection

Preached Word Rev. Dr. Kevin N. Taylor Assistant Pastor

Invitation To Christian Discipleship

Musical Selection

Pastoral Remarks

Communion

Musical Selection

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GIVING AT HARTFORD During these unusual times, you may still worship through your giving at Hartford by:

Bringing or mailing your offerings to the Church Office, at 18900 James Couzens Freeway Detroit, Michigan 48235 (Church Business Office Hours Monday—Friday / 9:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Using Text-to-give Text to: 77977 Text Message: HMBCDETROIT

or

Using one of the following smart phone apps *

(code for Hartford is $HMBC18900 *The apps for these platforms are available in your phone’s app store

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 - 6:00 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. Dr. Kevin Taylor. He can be contacted for any emergencies or urgent matters 313-861-1285 or 313-475-0316 — Email: ktaylor@hmbcdetroit.org

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Grief Support Group Meetings have been suspended until the church is allowed to reopen.

Grief Phone Support + One-to-One Appointments

Call (313) 341-2302 - ask to reach Rev. Von Crigler

Jesus loves you! "He heals the brokenhearted ..." Psalms 147:3

STEPHEN MINISTERS: The After People People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. Stephen Ministers are there:

...after the phone call you hoped you’d never get.

...after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you.

...after the relationship falls apart and the bottom falls out of your life.

...after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.”

...after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, “Welcome to your new home.”

...after the last child honks the horn, waves and drives away—and the house suddenly seems empty.

...after the gavel comes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led away.

...after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible.

...after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck.

...after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the After People. They are ready to come alongside you—or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives—and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed. To reach one of us, call 313-341-2302, and leave a message that you want to speak to a Stephen Minister.

TOUCH WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT MINISTRY

The Women’s Cancer Support is available to all women with a cancer diagnosis.

For more information or assistance, please call 313-861-1285 ext. 423

Thank you

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AUGUST 2020 BIBLE READINGS

DATE PSALM OLD TESTAMENT EPISTLE NEW TESTAMENT

Sat-Aug 1 76 Judges 5:19-31 Acts 2:22-36 Matthew 28:11-20

Sun-Aug 2 96 Judges 6:1-24 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Mark 3:20-30

Mon-Aug 3 19 Judges 6:25-40 Acts 2:37-47 John 1:1-18

Tues-Aug 4 72 Judges 7:1-18 Acts 3:1-11 John 1:19-28

Wed-Aug 5 82 Judges 7:19-8:12 Acts 3:12-26 John 1:29-42

Thur-Aug 6 86 Judges 8:22-35 Acts 4:1-12 John 1:43-51

Fri-Aug 7 91 Judges 9:1-16, 19-21 Acts 4:13-31 John 2:2-12

Sat-Aug 8 90 Judges 9:22-25, 50-57 Acts 4:32-5:11 John 2:13-25

Sun-Aug 9 67 Judges 11:1-11, 29-40 2 Corinthians 11:21b-31 Mark 4:35-41

Mon-Aug 10 89:19-52 Judges 12:1-7 Acts 5:12-26 John 3:1-21

Tues-Aug 11 100 Judges 13:1-15 Acts 5:27-42 John 3:22-36

Wed-Aug 12 101 Judges 13:15-24 Acts 6:1-15 John 4:1-26

Thur-Aug 13 105:1-22 Judges 14:1-19 Acts 6:15-7:16 John 4:27-42

Fri-Aug 14 102 Judges 14:20-15:20 Acts 7:17-29 John 4:43-54

Sat-Aug 15 108 Judges 16:1-14 Acts 7:30-43 John 5:1-18

Sun-Aug 16 145 Judges 16:15-31 2 Corinthians 13:1-11 Mark 5:25-34

Mon-Aug 17 106:1-18 Judges 17:1-13 Acts 7:44-8:1a John 5:19-29

Tues-Aug 18 123 Judges 18:1-15 Acts 8:1-13 John 5:30-47

Wed-Aug 19 128 Judges 18:16-31 Acts 8:14-25 John 6:1-15

Thur-Aug 20 132 Job 1:1-22 Acts 8:26-40 John 6:16-27

Fri-Aug 21 141 Job 2:1-13 Acts 9:1-9 John 6:27-40

Sat-Aug 22 144 Job 3:1-26 Acts 9:10-19a John 6:41-51

Sun-Aug 23 147 Job 4:1-6, 12-21 Revelation 4:1-11 Mark 6:1-6a

Mon-Aug 24 4 Job 4:1, 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27 Acts 9:19b-31 John 6:52-59

Tues-Aug 25 6 Job 6:1-4, 8-15, 21 Acts 9:32-43 John 6:60-71

Wed-Aug 26 12 Job 6:1, 7:1-21 Acts 10:1-16 John 7:1-13

Thur-Aug 27 18:1-20 Job 8:1-7, 11-19 Acts 10:17-33 John 7:14-36

Fri-Aug 28 22 Job 9:1-15, 32-35 Acts 10:34-48 John 7:37-52

Sat-Aug 29 21 Job 9:1, 10:1-9, 16-22 Acts 11:1-18 John 8:12-20

Sun-Aug 30 115 Job 11:1-9, 13-20 Revelation 5:1-14 Matthew 5:1-12

Mon-Aug 31 9 Job 12:1-6, 13-25 Acts 11:19-30 John 8:21-32

Tues-Sept 1 36 Job 12:1, 13:3-17, 21-27 Acts 12:1-17 John 8:33-47

Wed-Sept 2 38 Job 12:1, 14:1-22 Acts 12:18-25 John 8:47-59

Thur-Sept 3 37:1-18 Job 16:16-22, 17:1, 13-16 Acts 13:1-12 John 9:1-17

Fri-Sept 4 35 Job 19:1-7, 14-27 Acts 13:13-25 John 9:18-41

Sat-Sept 5 32 Job 22:1-4, 21 23:1-7 Acts 13:26-43 John 10:1-18

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To join this Zoom service via the internet, use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9463240430?pwd=YjU1K1cyWEVrRXF1S1Zpbks2MWxuQT09 Meeting ID: 946 324 0430 Password: 017344

or

To join in via telephone conference call: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 946 324 0430 Password: 017344

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Visit us when the Church is reopened. In the meantime, call us Direct Number 313.864.3404

Accepted form of payment: Cash * Checks * American Express * Visa * Discover * Master-

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HARTFORD SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

As our Pastor takes a most deserved vacation during the month of August, we will be blessed to be spiritually fed by the following preachers:

Sunday, August 2 — Rev. Kevin Taylor

Sunday, August 9 — Rev. Julie Price

Sunday, August 16 — Rev. Remonia Chapman

Sunday, August 23 — Rev. Andre Spivey

Sunday, August 30 — Rev. Darryl Moore

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BEREAVEMENT NOTICE

DECEASED RELATIVES LOCATION DATE TIME Barto Lewis Johnson Tamara Johnson Kadesh Baptist

Church

Detroit, MI

Friday 07/31/2020

FH: 12:00n Svc: 1:00p

Dora McDonald Michelle Leonard Losher Swanson Funeral Home

Detroit, MI

Tuesday 08/04/2020

FH: 10:00a Svc: 10:30a

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.

IN THE HOSPITAL/REHABILITATION CENTERS

Hospitalized in Detroit Vera Thompson

Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI Paul Wilson

Hospitalized in Atlanta, GA Harvey Harris

Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI Annie Latimer

U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI Sylvester Gary

Hospitalized in Virginia Keeler Wilson

SKLD West Bloomfield, W. Bloomfield, MI Dr. Carolyn Cole

Hartford Village, Detroit, MI Eleanor Foster

American House, Southfield, MI Trustee Dorothy Cleveland

Medilodge of Farmington, Farmington, MI Sherry Freeman

SKLD Livonia Nursing Home, Livonia, MI Eleanor Lockett

BEREAVEMENT NOTICES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The family of Signora Houghton would like to thank Pastor and Mrs. Adams, Pastor Emeritus and Mrs. Agnes Adams, Deacons, Deaconesses, and the Hartford family for your prayers, words of encouragement and other acts of kindness shown to the family. May God continue to bless you.

Deacon Thomas Houghton Deaconess Diane Dove Houghton

Duke Houghton and the Houghton Family

The family of Ulysses Merriweather Sr. wishes to thank the Pastor and Hartford members for the kindness shown during this sad time.

Mildred Faye Sandra

and Ulysses Jr.

HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 103 YEARS OF WORSHIP TO GOD AND SERVICE TO GOD PEOPLE

Hartford Memorial Baptist Church celebrates 100 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 Hartford Village, a senior residential community, 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.

Over the last decade Hartford Memorial Baptist Church has continued to grow spiritually and physically. In 2010, Hartford established the Hartford Education Center. In 2012, we launched our website as well as video streaming, enabling us to become a worldwide ministry. Also, in 2012, Pastor Adams completed his five year tenure as a full professor at Harvard Divinity School and as the first William and Lucille Nickerson Professor of the Practice of Ethics and Ministry. In 2013, we began Phase I of the Capital Campaign to complete renovations and updates to the church’s physical structure and equipment. In 2014, we acquired Luger Park. In 2015, we broke ground and in 2016, we completed the construction of Hartford Village, the premier senior living community. Also in 2015, Hartford became a Michigan Historical Site and was dedicated as “Historical” Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in 2016. May God in all his glory continue to lead us through the next 100 years and beyond.

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 elected as Presiding Pastor by the congregation. In 2019, by vote of the congregation, he was elected Pastor, thus continuing the Adams’ pulpit legacy. We celebrate and praise God for the ever expanding ministry of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.