Video clip of Senior Pastor Lawrence T. Foster conducting mortgage burning ceremony before the congregation and special guests.
As part of its 103rd year Founder's Day celebration, Calvary Baptist Church of Detroit opened its sanctuary to members, old friends, civic, church and community leaders who joined together with Pastor and people rejoicing, singing praises and shouting hallelujah to God at its mortgage retiring/ burning ceremony held on Sunday, September 25,2022 at the historic Baptist church. Pastors, church, civic and business leaders joining in the occasion included Rev. Christian Adams, Senior Pastor Hartford Memorial Baptist and President of Michigan Progressive Baptist Convention,Rev.Dr. J.T. Thomas, Senior Pastor New Calvary Baptist, Coleman A. Young II, Detroit City Councilman at Large and a representative from neighboring historic Elmwood Cemetery.
Long time member, over 50 years, Calvary DEACON and Event Co-Chair Geraldine Sumpter exhorted an inspiring charge to all with her spirit-filled words. See video excerpt below:
See other selected, captioned, tagged photos and video clips of the gathering below:
Dorothy Wedgeworth reciting the 91st Psalm. Video excerpt below:
Senior Pastor Lawrence Foster with Ernestine Cox at his side along with a select committee of members with 50 years or more of service including Cora Baker,Russell Baker, Rosemarie Brooks, Diane Burt-Mohammed,Rubye Davis, Osie Gaiters,Barbara Hackett, Frances Harden, Dorothy Hopkins, Cynthia Jackson, Louise Jenkins, Frazier Kimpson, Michelle Martin, Mildred Perry, Doris Pickett, Darniece Rutledge, Elma Stewart, Lecta Stewart, Ray Stewart, Jr. Gregory Sumpter, Geraldine Sumpter, Carolyn White, Alvin Williams, Maxine Williams, Madeline Woodhouse, Vera Worthy, Berniece Williams and others burning the mortgage papers as a symbolic gesture signifying that the debt is paid off and the church property is now owned by the church free and clear. Video excerpt below:
Mother Naomi Wilson
(Honorary Over 50 year Member)
Ladell Mobley and Louise Jenkins
Madeline Woodhouse and Barbara
The guest preacher for the day, Rev. Dr. J.T. Thomas, Senior Pastor of the New Calvary Baptist Church delivered a powerful sermon. He was accompanied by his choir, the New Calvary Praise Team. Video excerpt of his sermon above.
Deacon Geraldine Sumpter and Dorothy Wedgeworth
Rev. Cynthia Wilson and Deacon Geraldine Sumpter
Rev. Cynthia Wilson and Rev. Christian Adams
Rev. Cynthia Wilson, Cynthia Jackson and Dorothy Wedgeworth
Senior Pastor Lawrence Foster
Darniece Rutledge and Rev. Cynthia Wilson
Carolyn White, Dorothy Wedgeworth, Barbara Hatchett and Rev. Cynthia Wilson
Please click on the post title permalink above for a supplemental audio version of this post. (Coming soon! The permalink function did not work. When it does I will post it here and on my podcast.
Peace and blessings,
Rev. Cynthia Wilson,
Independent Blogger, Content Author and Curator.
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