SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020

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

Stay Connected!

Website: hmbcdetroit.org

Sunday Service streamed live each Sunday at 10:00 AM

WIFI Access Code: Hartford

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON AT A GLANCE

Lesson 13, November 29, 2020 —

IMPARTIAL LOVE —

JAMES 2

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?.

James 2:5 (NIV)

WHY THIS LESSON MATTERS

Favoring one person or group over others is a common occurrence in human relationships. Why is it unacceptable to show partiality to certain people or groups? James reminds us that love requires us to treat everyone equally.

THE LESSON IN CONTEXT

The author of the book of James has been identified as the half-brother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He became pastor of the Jerusalem church and used this pivotal position to boldly address the worldliness that was infiltrating the church throughout the Mediterranean world. A lack of spiritual maturity had caused many to profess Christ, but to live immoral and unrighteous lives. They were also facing severe persecution because of their profession of faith. James’s primary purpose was to emphasize that genuine faith is practically active, produces righteous fruit, endures trials, understands the nature of temptations, refuses to practice partiality and favoritism, controls the tongue, exemplifies godly wisdom, and lives holy and separated from the world. He touches on each of these areas in his letter and gives general instructions for addressing them as Christians in everyday living.

SUNDAY SCHOOL STILL GOES ON...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 Passcode: 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 Passcode 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

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During these unusual times,

Please join us for worship via the internet @

hmbcdetroit.org

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at 10:00 AM every Sunday.

God bless you all and STAY SAFE.

SANCTUARY CELEBRATION

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT —

HOPE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 —

10:00

AM

ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude

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-, organist

Opening Praise Sentences

Rev. Lionel Scott

Prayer of Invocation

Rev. Lionel Scott

Scripture Reading —

From The New Testament —

Matthew 25:31

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46 —

Deacon Regina Gibson

Advent Candle Lighting

Phillip & LaWanna Rolack

Musical Selection

Prayer of Intercession

Rev. Lionel Scott

Stewardship Appeal

Offertory Sentences

Luke 6:38; Matthew 6:19

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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 Pastor Adams

Invitation To Christian Discipleship

Pastoral Remarks

Pastor Adams

Benediction

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

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Please ZOOM in to the

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December 2, 2020

@7PM

Led by the

Hartford Diaconate First Sunday Team

 To join Zoom 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 Passcode: 017344

"Prayer is the key, but faith unlocks the door."

8:00 PM PRAYER CALL

Peace Educational Services

In collaboration with

The Deaconess Ministry

To join this spirit-filled service, Call: 605-313-5412 Passcode: 516683#

This Prayer Call is available EVERY evening! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Join HMBC for daily devotions

Monday through Friday

7:00-7:20 AM

Call: 425

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436 -

6260

Passcode: 7507969#

Questions or do you want to

volunteer to be devotional leader?

Contact:

Deacon Artelia Griggs at [email protected] or

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Tuesdays

at 6:00 PM

Zoom access and call in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84472784310?

pwd=QlVoUTh4M1o5TzF4NFN3eUl4dnFGUT09 When prompted, enter the following information: Meeting ID: 844 7278 4310 Passcode: 048235 Or, by phone: Call-In Number: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 844 7278 4310# Passcode: 048235#

Rev. Dr. Billie Beverly, Facilitator

Zoom access to BibleLife:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85972102471?

pwd=ZHpRc3BaVm1hNlNOdEFqNm5JN0IxZz09 Meeting ID: 859 7210 2471

Passcode: John15 Zoom access to Teen Table:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85972102471?

pwd=ZHpRc3BaVm1hNlNOdEFqNm5JN0IxZz09 Meeting ID: 859 7210 2471

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Pastor Charles Christian Adams

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First Pastoral Anniversary

Hartford Memorial Baptist Church’s

CHRISTMAS

VIRTUAL

CELEBRATION

3:30 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020

All events will be live streamed on our website

www.hmbcdetroit.org

Hartford is CELEBRATING

Guest Preacher

Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock

Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta, GA

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020

4:00 PM

HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

18700 James Couzens Highway

Detroit, Michigan

Rev. Charles Christian Adams, Pastor

Rev. Dr. Charles Gilchrist Adams, Pastor Emeritus

BY GEORG FRIDERICH HANDEL

Live streamed on our website at:

www.hmbcdetroit.org

(Also available in Facebook and YouTube)

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A MESSAGE FROM MOTHER SARAH HAYGOOD SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Dear Friends,

Please join us for a series of Virtual presentations by Haygood Scholarship Recipients November 8, 15, 22 and 29 during the 9 to 10 am, Crusader’s Sunday School Class. Recipients will share how the scholarship has helped them, offer their gratitude and share their future goals. We look forward to your participation and appreciate your continuous giving and support.

God Bless, Dee Smith,

Haygood Scholarship Committee Rev. Dr. Denise Henderson, Chairperson

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84200706996

Meeting ID: 842 0070 6996 One tap mobile

+1312 626 6799,,84200706996# US (Chicago)

Donations: Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Memo Section: Mother Sarah Haygood Scholarship

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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: [email protected]

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

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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

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BEREAVEMENT NOTICE

DECEASED RELATIVES LOCATION DATE TIME

Deaconess Janice

McCrary Helen LucasDeborah Porter HMBC Saturday11/28/2020 FH: 12:30pSvc: 1:00p

Wayne Davidson Deacon Reuben

Davidson Cole Funeral HomeDetroit, MI Tuesday12/01/2020 FH: 10:30aSvc: 11:00a

Willard Hines HMBC Saturday

12/05/2020 FH: 10:30aSvc:11:00a

Anthony Jerome Dunbar Jacqueline Lemon HMBC Saturday

12/12/2020 FH: 10:30aSvc: 11:00a

Ressie Lynn Carolyn Coleman Arrangements

Lewis Gregory Jr. Kelli Clark Arrangements

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.

BEREAVEMENT NOTICES

IN THE HOSPITAL/REHABILITATION CENTERS

St. Joseph Hospital, Ypsilanti, mi

Anthony Henderson Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, miSheriff Benny Napoleon

Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, mi

Deacon Brandee Pruitt Hartense Robinson

William Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, mi

Hollis McCoy

Hospitalized in Ohio

Donald Revels Sr. Cape Fear Valley Hospital Rehab,Fayetteville, NC Norma Kelley

Nottinghill Nursing Ctr., W Bloomfield, MI

Barbara Campbell Hospitalized in Birmingham, ALSamuel Stewart

American House, Southfield, MI

Trustee Dorothy Cleveland Hospitalized in San Antonio, TXBelvia Harlan

Medilodge of Farmington, Farmington, MI

Sherry Freeman Hospitalized in Shreveport, LASally Fleming

SKLD Livonia Nursing Home, Livonia, MI

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