Worship Service COMMUNION May 21, 2017

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2 Worship Service COMMUNION May 21, 2017 To all those who enter here, be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent. Before the service, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. After the service, speak to others. Prelude James Davis, Jr., Organist 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Leader: Call to Worship Our days are ordered by schedules that do not feed the deep hunger of our souls. People: Bread of heaven, feed us until we want no more. Leader: We live our lives searching for a way out of the wilderness. People: Bread of heaven, feed us until we want no more. Leader: All: In this hour of worship, we gather to eat the Bread of Life that fills our hunger, and fills us where we have grown empty. Bread of heaven, fill our thirsting souls and feed us until we want no more. The Lord s Prayer Processional "At the Cross" #264 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble Pastoral Emphasis Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble

3 Sermon and Invitation Invitational The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread "The Old Rugged Cross" #244 "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" #252 F) The Cup "Oh, The Blood of Jesus" #265 Choral Benediction Postlude CHURCH COVENANT Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God, to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God s word.

4 BIBLE STUDY NEW MEMBERS CLASS PRAYER BABY BLESSING Sunday Morning Praying Band Sundays - 7:00 AM Sunday Morning Bible Study 8:45 AM Monday Afternoon Bible Class 12:00 PM Wednesday Mid-Week Manna Service 7:00 PM NEW MEMBERS CLASS SCHEDULE Meets Sundays, 8:30 AM Blue Room Class #1 At the Cross: Jesus and Salvation June 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices June 11 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow May 21 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship May 28 PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station in back of the main Sanctuary s center aisle, and via To Request Prayer or Visitation, call Abyssinian s 24 Hour Sick & Shut- In Line: , x205. Bereavement: Families of recently departed: Aby member, Corwin Breeden (brother of Selene Breeden); Hattie Brown (Mother of Deaconess Evonne Jennings Tolbert); Ernestine Watts (Mother of Aby member, Jerry Watts), Darlene Thompson (sister of Aby Usher, Barry Thompson). Sick/Shut-In & Recovering: Judge Donna Mills (In Lenox Hill Hospital following surgery); Norma Harvin (wife of Al Harvin, BTWC) suffered stroke, currently at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital; Ted Perrington and Grace Crosdale recovering at home; Rev. Lillian Brown Gold (Oakland NJ Rehabilitation Center); Yetta Green (Greater Harlem Rehabilitation Center); Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Chair, Alexis Thomas); Deaconesses: Jessie Green, Bernice Fife, Mattie Copeland and Ayikailey Jackson; Deacon Douglas Solomon; former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Raine Dorsey, Ernestine Burgess, and E. Denise Perry. BABY BLESSINGS: Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday of each month in the 11:30 AM worship service. If you plan to have your baby blessed at Abyssinian, you must attend the special Baby Blessing course. For details and registration, contact Min. Pamela D. Mason, Ext Next Class: Wednesday, June 21, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Pastor Butts -- The Watts family extends personal heartfelt gratitude to you, and to The Abyssinian Church family, corporately. The Home Going celebration for "Mama" Ernestine A. Watts provided great solace to our grieving family. Thank you also to Rev. Bachus, Dea. Barbour, Dea. Brady, Naomi Graham, Elder Gowan, The Brotherhood, American Baptist Women, and Chef Collins for being our faith family. ~ Jerry & Pastor Gwendolyn Watts, The Watts Family, and Welcome Home Church Family CALL MEETING OF THE ABYSSINIAN JOINT BOARD A Call Meeting with Pastor Calvin O. Butts, III and The Abyssinian Baptist Church Ministers, Diaconate & Trustee Board officers, and Church Clerks, will take place on tomorrow, Monday, May 22 nd, 6:30 PM in the Vestry. MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS The Abyssinian Baptist Church and its Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 th for Memorial Day observance. The Abyssinian Credit Union will be closed on next Sunday, May 28 th and reopens on Wednesday, May 31 st.

5 THE ABYWEST COMMUNITY CENTER IS COMING ALIVE! As we continue fundraising to meet our $12 million goal to complete AbyWest, we would like to share preliminary renderings of the Community Center s Reception Area and Fellowship Hall. We envision a space where members can gather and fellowship before and after worship services, and it would also function as a Hall for special occasions and events. We urge you to continue supporting this effort, and remain diligent and prayerful as we strive to reach our goal.

6 MINISTRY The Sister-to-Sister book ministry is continues its reading of Quilt of Souls by Phyllis Lawson. Ministry s next gathering takes place on Saturday, June 10 th in Central Park, 10:30 AM. (Meet in area of 110 th Street & Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave).

7 On June 9, 2017, The Abyssinian Youth Ministry will hold its Youth Achievement Gala with the theme, Achievement, Education, and Excellence. This event honors Youth of Abyssinian s WE (Worship Experience), Blue Nile Passage and Youth on the Move programs in Award categories: academic achievement, community service & innovation. Reception: 6 PM; Dinner/Program 7 PM. Attire: Semi-formal. RSVP via Eventbrite by May 25, Contact Rev. Young at x220 for more information.

8 COMMUNITY Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 Time: 10 AM 1:00 PM (Light Lunch Served) Speaker: Leland (Lee) Stephan, MA LCSW Stephan Consulting Group, Inc. Place: The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place (West 138 th Street) Harlem, NY For free Registration, contact Claudia Powell, or via Sponsored by NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness, Harlem, Inc.

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10 REALTY Sale: Two-Family Townhouse in Central Harlem (322 West 140 th Street, near St. Nicholas Park, Striver's Row & The Schomburg Center) features six Bedrooms + three Baths. 3,000 sq. ft. property can be delivered vacant. 15 x100 w/patio deck, roof deck & private garden. Includes building air rights! Asking: $2.2M. Cozy Single Family Townhouse ( Belleview Ave.) in Plainfield, NJ near Edison & South Plainfield borders is accessible to I-287, I-78 & Rte. 22. Three Bedrooms, 1-1/2 Baths, boasts open views with plenty sunlight and attached one car garage that fits 2. Updates include custom kitchen, bathroom +finished basement. Asking: $289,900. Contact Tony, Three bed/2 bath Duplex Condo in Central Harlem with 2 yr corporate lease in place available for $3,500 per month until May Property can be delivered vacant if negotiated. Total charges approx. $830 per month. Asking: $960,000. Call CRS, Ft wide Brownstone in need of a complete gut renovation. Property will be delivered vacant CNH in place. Total allowable build 5,786. Asking price 2.5 M. Also, 20 Ft wide Brownstone in need of complete gut renovation. Lots of salvageable architectural detail with great views. Property will be delivered vacant CNH pending (previously approved). Total allowable build 6,054. Asking price $4.75M. Call CRS, Rent: One bdrm/1bath, 3 rd Floor apt. in beautiful, well-kept Harlem brownstone features good closet space, hardwood floors, Kitchen stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & Washer/Dryer. Convenient to B, C, #2 & #3 trains. Rent - $2,000 and Available June 15th. For viewing, call Two bed/1bath Apt. in pre-war building near Central Park boats three exposures! Great for roommate share. Approx. 650 sq. ft. Asking: $2,200 per month. Call CRS, Two bed/1.5 bath in Mt. Morris Park features newly renovated Kitchen and private outdoor Patio. Accessible to Manhattan East/Westsides. Asking: $3,500 per month. CRS, SCHOLARSHIP The Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) is excited to collaborate with Schoola to raise money for our partner school, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (TMALS), which recently experienced vital funding cuts for extra-curricular programming. Schoola is an online thrift store that accepts new, and gently worn clothes to sell online. Forty percent of proceeds from those sales are donated to the school of your choice. Please donate clothes through Steps to making a clothing donation: 1. Go to 2. Click Donate to Help at top of page 3. Click I know the school I want to benefit in middle of page 4. Type in zip code in middle of page 5. Select Abyssinian Benefit School in drop down 5. Input your mailing information 6. Print FREE mailing label Your donation will be most impactful for the education of children with so much promise ahead, and the ADC team greatly appreciates your support!

11 Support the Thurgood Marshall Academies PUSH through the Pipeline Scholarship Fund. Give online at or by mail at ADC/PUSH, 131 West 138 th Street, LL, New York, NY Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. NY Alumni Chapter and NY Alumni Foundation, Inc. (NYAF) announces 2017 Reginald F. Lewis Scholarships. NYAF will award five scholarships to Male college bound H.S. seniors. Applications must be postmarked by May 24, 2017 and Applicant must attend Scholarship Luncheon on June 4, Go to nyakapps.com/nya-foundation for application or contact José Zenón at for information. SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note: PULPIT FLOWERS Courtesy of Saundra Parks ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION adcorp.org

12 THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS Gerald Barbour Eleanor E. Olive Alexis Thomas Walter Douglas Sheila S. Boston Robinson Chairman, Board of Deacons Chair, Board of Deaconess Chair, Board of Trustees Treasurer Church Clerk MINISTERIAL STAFF Reginald L. Bachus Associate Pastor Ext. 203 Itang H. Young Assistant Minister for Youth Ext. 220 Rashad R. Moore Assistant Minister Ext. 212 MUSIC MINISTRY James Davis, Jr. Director, Music Ministries & Fine Arts Ext. 261 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Finance Ext. 245 Building, Grounds & Maintenance Ext. 244 WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 7:00 am The Praying Band 9:00 am Bible Class 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 9:15 am -11:00 am WE Youth Worship Experience 11:30 am Worship Service 2 nd Sunday 11:30 am Babies Blessed 3 rd Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 am Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship (11:30 am) 4 th Sunday 11:30 am Baptism 5 th Sunday 11:30 am Youth Sunday Wednesday 7:00 pm Mid-Week Manna THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH 132 Odell Clark Place New York, NY (T) (F) abyssinian.org