Let us remember the following saints when we approach the throne of God in our daily prayers. Let us also remember our sick, shut-in, hospitalized, bereaved and those in nursing homes in prayer, for this is our duty as Christians. Lastly, let us be encouraged in knowing that the God we serve is willing and able, and receptive of prayers submitted to Him in faith that are in accordance with His divine will. As we pray, pray with confidence that our prayers reach His ears, regardless of our ability to articulate our specific needs.

Meditation: “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26.

If you would like to reach out to any of our homebound family, contact the church’s administrative office, or review postings on the church’s bulletin board.

• The Rose Family
• Vera Roper and Family
• Ron Smith and Family
• Merline Taylor and Family
• Arielle Dixon and Family
• Lynette Glover
• Val Weeks and Family
• Carrie Harris
• Rose Gardner
• Rosa Alsbrooks
• Katherine Eisner
• Lisa Brisbane
• Ezekiel Richard
• The Mann Family
• The Johnson Family
• Nikki Stephenson
• Elizabeth Mobley
• Lisa Williams and Family
• Kendra Luster
• Bobby Copeland
• Robin Taylor
• Stephen Bensley
• TiQuisha Tobin
• Cynthia Benjamin
• Jerry Jacobs
• Denisa Linda Bartholomew and Family
• Sabrina Rice
• Danielle Doucette
• Charlesworth Osam-Croffie
• Iris Martin
• Tomar Kwentoh
• Kaianna Sessoms
• Yvette Hendrickson
• Martha Williams
• Charity Ballard

The church of Christ in Harlem, New York City (like the first church of Christ in Jerusalem) was planted (I Corinthians 3:6) through the preaching of that same gospel of Christ message, the responding to the same question as posed in Acts 2:27 with the same answer as posited in Acts 2:38, and continues to grow with the same results: souls being saved once added to (Acts 2:47) that same church, the church of Christ (Romans 16:16).

Paul D. English, Evangelist, in February, 1940 began meeting in the Bronze Studio, 227 Lenox Avenue, New York City with Lloyd Watkins as the song leader. Those present were: Elizabeth Cater, Clyde Cabble, Anna Cowsen, Clara I. Gibson, Louise Bolden, John and Leona Livingston, Blissie Jones, Matilda Johnson, Samuel and Mattie Trotter, Lloyd, Lucille, and Ethel Watkins.

From July, 1940 to October, 1950, several ministers served the congregation with distinction in several meeting places throughout the city:

• Bro. Ward K. Halbert; New York City, New York
• Bro. Levi Kennedy; Chicago, Illinois
• Bro. Charles Murray; Tampa, Florida
• Bro. A.C. Holt; Detroit, Michigan
• Bro. M.F. Holt; Nashville, Tennessee
• Bro. J.F. McClellen; New York City, New York
• Bro. Smither; San Antonia, Texas

In October, 1951 Bro. Howard Johnson of Newark, New Jersey became minister and he continued through December, 1964. During his tenure the property at 105 West 130th Street was purchased, and is currently still held by the church.

In October, 1965 the nationally and internationally known Evangelist, Dr R.C. Wells came to work with the congregation. Many successful, positive, and productive programs have been inaugurated since the arrival of Dr. Wells:

• A Bible training series for teachers
• An annual congregational lectureship designed to inspire, encourage, edify, and challenge the membership toward personal growth and individualistic, evangelistic outreach.
• The Christian Bible Institute: a Saturday Christian school open to the tri-state area for all who wished to study on an academic-mini-school level. The intention was for future effective Bible School teachers and leaders.
• Development of a continuing program for foreign missionary work; establishing congregations in Liberia, West Africa and Madras, India. The local church subsequently sponsored two foreign missionaries to Liberia, West Africa with the assistance of the Simpson St. church in Atlanta, Georgia; Dr. A.J. Hairston as minister.
• Started two schools in Liberia, West Africa. First, the Wells Elementary Christian School in Paynesville, Liberia. Second, The Wells-Hairston High School in the capital city Monrovia, Liberia; both currently remain in operation.
• Commenced an area wide Sunday Radio program with Dr. Eugene Lawton of Newark, New Jersey on WNJR. Subsequently began an independent Sunday Radio Program in New York City on Station WWRL, and an International program on the Caribbean Beacon.
• Began annually to sponsor two local evangelistic Gospel Meetings designed to evangelize the Harlem community.
• Conducted landmark campaigns for Christ. The first, “Give God A Chance Campaign” at the local Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York City. The second, at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia, Liberia by the recommendation of Dr. William Tolbert, the Liberian president at that time. Dr. Tolbert, while there for the campaign, gave a special audience to Dr. Wells and the Excellent Excellos singing group. Thousands attended and ninety nine (99) persons were baptized.
• Organized an annual Lectureship for the Northeast area: from Maine to Virginia and from New York to Detroit; calling it the Northeast Annual Lectureship.
• Constructed a new church building in the heart of Harlem, New York City, currently valued at over two million dollars. The new facility was dedicated in October, 1984. That facility is still currently being used for the worship, work, evangelistic, and outreach efforts of the church of Christ in Harlem, New York City.
• Officially declared the location of the new church building of the church of Christ in Harlem, 336-338 Lenox Avenue as “Truth Corner,” thereby holding innumerable public religious debates. Most prominently and notably was the discussion on Adventism vs. the Gospel of Christ; Dr. R. C. Wells as the Christian disputant, and was held in Brooklyn, New York. Culturalism vs. Christianity with Dr. R. C. Wells as the Christian disputant, and was held in Harlem at the current location. Mohammadism vs. Christianity with Dr. W. F. Washington as the Christian disputant; also was held in Harlem at the current location.

In October, 1998, the church of Christ in Harlem, New York City celebrated in a mortgagee burning ceremony; rejoicing in the complete elimination of the construction indebtedness.

In November, 2002, Dr. R. C. Wells became Minister Emeritus to the church of Christ in Harlem at the commencement of the ministry of Dr. Olu Shabazz of Pontiac, Michigan. Dr. Shabazz has since served the church with distinctive uniqueness, while continuing to advance toward a greater more productive work for Christ Jesus, Lord of all. Dr. Shabazz has successfully met the challenge of the defense of the Gospel, and continues in the established tradition of the saints in Harlem. He diligently strives for expanding the cause of the Christ on earth today through the preaching of the glorious Gospel of Christ.