11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected

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2 Worship Service Sunday, December 4, 2016 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. 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Prelude 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Leader: Call to Worship When our songs were snuffed out by the winters of life, People: God came and gave us a new song. Leader: When our dreams dried up and we saw no way out, People: God came and gave us a new song. Leader: All: In this season of Advent, we celebrate the birth of new life, bright hopes, and greater possibilities. In the name of Immanuel, we shall sing unto the Lord a new song! AMEN. The Lord s Prayer Processional "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" #188 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Victory Old Testament #50 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble Sermon and Invitation Invitational

3 Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & Selected The Total Praise Ensemble Doxology Offertory Prayer Recessional "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" #215 Benediction and Amen Postlude BIBLE STUDY NEW MEMBERS CLASS SERVICES OFFERED 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 December 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices December 11 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow December 18 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship December 25 PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station located in the back of the main Sanctuary s center aisle, and via The Prayer Band meets Sundays at 7:00 AM in the Vestry for prayer & testimony. BABY BLESSINGS Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday in the 11:30 AM service. Baby Blessing Class is held on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Nursery and must be attended by parents who want to have their child blessed at Abyssinian. Next Class: Wednesday, December 21, To register, call x255. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Butts, Rev. Bachus, Ministerial Staff, Diaconate Board, Naomi Graham and the Abyssinian Church Family Thank you for your prayers, and expressions of sympathy to my family during the Home Going of my brother, Lawrence Rountree. Thank you also for supporting Deaconess Solomon in her recovery from surgery. ~ Deacon Douglas Solomon To Dr. Butts, Rev. Bachus, Deacon Barbour, and the Abyssinian Church The family of the late James B. Sampson extends sincerest thanks to you for making Sampson s Memorial service one that was deeply felt, and hugely appreciated. Thanks also to the congregation for their prayers and condolences. ~ The Sampson Family

ABYWEST Thank you to everyone who supported the $3.0 in 24MO! Campaign and those who attended the reception. This two year campaign officially ended on October 31, 2016.

For those who have not completed their pledge, we want you to continue your payments even though the campaign has ended from an accounting point of view.

4 ABYWEST Thank you to everyone who supported the $3.0 in 24MO! Campaign and those who attended the reception. This two year campaign officially ended on October 31, To date, the campaign allowed us to pay for the cost of nearly two of the five floors. Your generosity has been overwhelming. As you can see, we still have a way to go. For those who have not completed their pledge, we want you to continue your payments even though the campaign has ended from an accounting point of view. All of your future payments will be noted to your pledge. We ask all to continue to support AbyWest. New initiatives will roll out soon as we forge ahead to reach our goal of $12MM to complete the entire five floor community center. We strive to attain 100% participation because we want others to know that our membership is committed to this effort. Your support is greatly appreciated!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY (BBS) December 17 ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2016 Fall Series The Politics of Jesus - Instructor: Reverend Rashad Moore Tuesday 12/6 6:30

From the streets of Ferguson to the contaminated water pipes of Flint, Black communities have recently faced the harsh reality of statesanctioned genocide in 21 st Century America.

Through engaging discussions, lectures, and group reflections, this course will explore the revolutionary nature of Jesus who proclaimed a radical, economic, social, and political change for a people

5 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY (BBS) December 17 ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2016 Fall Series The Politics of Jesus - Instructor: Reverend Rashad Moore Tuesday 12/6 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Vestry The sidewalks of America are covered with the blood of Black people. From the streets of Ferguson to the contaminated water pipes of Flint, Black communities have recently faced the harsh reality of statesanctioned genocide in 21 st Century America. Where is Jesus in this moment? Through engaging discussions, lectures, and group reflections, this course will explore the revolutionary nature of Jesus who proclaimed a radical, economic, social, and political change for a people living under the force of the Roman Empire. WEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWE Next Sunday, December 11, 2016, 9:15 AM in the Vestry, WE the Worship Experience for Youth, invites you to its 2016 Christmas Pageant titled, The Not-So-Silent Night. Join WE as they follow three young shepherds on their journey to visit the baby Jesus. Along the way, they sing Praises to God, unwittingly disturb the peace," and wind up in a Bethlehem Courtroom where an amusing trial and surprising verdict unfolds. All are Invited to attend and share in this Christmas experience! WEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWEWE

MINISTRY Join The Abyssinian Baptist Church Board of Trustees Today, Sunday December 4, 2016 following the 9:00 AM Service in the Vestry for an Important Discussion on 2016 Year End

MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Did you know that you can increase your gift to The Abyssinian Baptist Church by simply notifying your company?

Companies with a MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM will make a donation to a nonprofit organization that their employees support.

6 MINISTRY Join The Abyssinian Baptist Church Board of Trustees Today, Sunday December 4, 2016 following the 9:00 AM Service in the Vestry for an Important Discussion on 2016 Year End Estate Planning and Financial Planning with Presenters Lori Anne Douglas, Partner and Jana Handwerk of Moses & Singer, LLP Financial Planner, CLU, CHFC DON T END 2016 WITHOUT A PLAN! MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Did you know that you can increase your gift to The Abyssinian Baptist Church by simply notifying your company? Find out if your employer is one of more than 1,400 U.S. companies that have MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS. Companies with a MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM will make a donation to a nonprofit organization that their employees support. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to see if it has a Matching Gift Program and their policies. Then contact the Development Committee through Trustee Alexis Thomas Ext. 210 Every gift we receive helps to assist in managing our Church's many programs. Donations can be used to match your tithes, offerings and AbyWest contributions.

7 Abyssinian s Good Grief Support Group for those in bereavement will meet on Tuesdays: December 6 & December 20, in the 1 st Floor Nursery at 7:00 PM. The Abyssinian Missionary Ministry is preparing 200 Christmas Love/Food Baskets for needy families of our community. The Ministry is appealing to ALL ABYSSINIAN MINISTRY LEADERS & YOUR MINISTRY MEMBERS to support this Annual effort by donating various non-perishable food items. Collection of Food items ends next Sunday, December 11, Monetary contributions are also appreciated. Please check your Ministry mailbox after worship services for the Missionary s Love Basket request Form. The Sister to Sister Book Ministry is currently reading Papa's Letters by Judith Lovell. The Ministry s Holiday gathering will be held at Harlem Besame, 2070 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, (124 th Street) on Saturday, December 10 th, 10:30 AM. Brunch price is $25.

10 Happy Birthday to Abyssinians born in December Esi Akaah 30 Julius Allen 11 Timothy Allen 5 Deborah Allen Audate 13 Dorothy Andrews 25 Dorria Ball 12 Anna Barrow 19 Yolanda Beckett 18 Peggy Benjamin 2 Annie Bennette 14 Lorraine B. Horne 27 Monique Berkley 25 Linda Bethel 31 Sarah Bey 2 Barry Blake 7 Bondaleah Blake 15 Justice Blake 12 Susan Bonds 1 Angela Bourelly 5 Isaac Brown 9 Darwin Brown 6 Lillian Brown Gold 27 Travis B. Linton 31 Sheila Bush 5 Steve Butler 25 Sabrina Bynnar 4 Peggy Canada 6 Kathlyn C. Beckles 8 Roberta Cardwell 18 Bessye Carter 29 Shemetra Carter Fair 6 Trevor Chamberlain 13 Jessica C. Harris 11 Anthony Church 23 Janis Clarke 13 Tiffanie Claude 29 Lorraine Cleaton 23 Deborah Coffield 29 Wayne Cole, Jr. 11 Mercer Cook 15 Robin Cooper 31 Robert Cornelius 16 Sherri Culpepper 15 Stanley Cutchins 17 Kevin DaCruz 30 David Davenport 31 Sharmane Davis 17 Minnie Davis 11 Gregory Delaine 25 Mehret Desta 10 John Dillard 20 Karen Dixon 10 Loretta Donaldson 11 Dorothy Drayton 28 Carole Eady Porcher 5 Robin Eaton 7 Karyn Faber 31 Mary Faulkner 14 Wanda Ferrer 4 Monique Fletcher 28 Monifa Foster 24 Craig Foster Screen 25 Keith Fraley 19 Tisha Fulton 3 Hazel Gay 30 Leslie Gibbons 17 Millicent Gipson Piper 5 Quincy Gold 27 Elijah Gray 20 Charles Hale 11

11 Gregory Hankins 3 Lisa Harris 31 Rahsaan Harris 1 Cicely Harris 10 Tony Harris 29 Gloria Harrison 22 Zuri Harvell 28 Anthony Head 16 Leon Henderson, Jr. 17 James Hendon 2 Wendy Hilliard 11 Estelle Hilton-Khanna 11 Peter Holden, Sr. 11 Thomasine Holloway 10 Robert Ishmael 30 Stephanie Jackson 3 Percy Jackson 24 Elizabeth Jackson 9 Brenda Jackson-Butcher 2 Norah Jacobs 25 Sandra Jameson 26 Nanyamka Johnson 7 Sandra Johnson 11 Stephen Johnson 12 Joseph Jones, III 3 Josephine Jordan 12 Daphnie Jordan 4 Euclid Jordan 3 Brian Kaplan 10 Donna Kiel 26 Danelle King 19 Kinda King 18 Sabrina King 20 Tasheil Knight 11 Raechelle Langley 29 Natalie Langston Davis 15 James Lattimore 1 Marlene Ledford 22 Femi Lewis 18 Asha Lindsey 3 Sylvette Long 22 Monica Lorenzo 24 Lolita Lowe 7 Jeffrey Mabry 26 Kelly MacNeal 11 Adeatrice Mapp-Smith 16 Jamal Mason 17 Angelina May 9 Etondi Mbame 22 Travon McCall 28 Marissa McDaniel 12 Sheria McFadden 2 Kristy McMorris 24 LaVerne McPherson 20 Christine Melton 26 Phyllis Middleton 11 Dornzella Milligan 25 Joseph Mitchell 14 Jason Moore 22 Cecil Mullins 30 Rodney Musoko 31 Vivian Natta 15 Jean Neal 10 Eunice Newkirk 7 Lorraine Parker 17 J. Pernell Parker 28 Michelle Parker 19 Les Payne 7 Shawn Pearsall 17 Patricia Pezzella 1 Michael Powe 2 Patricia Proctor 20 Michelle Pryce Screen 28 Harrison Rayford II 9

12 Grant Reid 16 Talisha Rice 17 Helen Robinson 31 Craig Robinson 2 Edric Robinson II 3 Cleopatra Rolle 17 Claudine Rucker-Lyons 10 Janine Saulsbury 24 Lauvia Sherman 4 Russell Short 10 Kahlil Simmons 11 Vaughn Simmons 12 Ethel Simpson-Jones 20 Deborah Smalls 5 Jeanette Smith 8 Rhonda Smith 1 Roger Smith 31 Lisa Springer 30 Cora Stanley 16 Vivian Streeter 7 Anita Swint 7 Martha Swint 19 Guy Taninga 26 Marva Tarrant 21 Kyle Taylor 26 Gwendolyn Taylor 16 Desiree Thomas 8 Stephanie Thomas 23 Winsome Thomas 25 Donald Thomas 2 David Thomas 11 Kimani Thomas 2 Trevor Thomas 11 Kevin Thomas 26 Claretha T. Dawson 3 Ann Thomas-Gay 27 Sade Thompson 22 Linda Thompson 5 Raquel Thompson 9 Eishelle Tillery 10 Fredericka Tolbert 12 Evelyn Travieso 11 Philip Upshaw 22 Amari Urquhart 13 Shelly Victory 28 Althea Vyfhuis 14 Jacqueline Waiters 17 Ann W. McDowell. 18 Earnestine Wallace Adams 11 Sheila Walton 21 Booker Washington 30 Kirsten Webb 7 Tarron Weir 6 Aliya Weston 19 Lisa White 18 Walteen Whitfield 15 Enid Williams 2 Kenneth Williams 8 Che Che Williams 31 Keenan Williams 23 Danell Williams 2 Nicole Woodley 4 Shauna Woods 1 Nuresha Woodward 9 Beryl Wray 31

AFFILIATE NEWS Abyssinian Development Corporation Harlem Economic Literacy Program HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION SERIES OF 2017 TWO-PART SESSION WORKSHOPS To take place Thursdays January 12 and January 19,

13 AFFILIATE NEWS Abyssinian Development Corporation Harlem Economic Literacy Program HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION SERIES OF 2017 TWO-PART SESSION WORKSHOPS To take place Thursdays January 12 and January 19, :00 PM 9:00 PM Registration Fee: $35.00 Must be Submitted in Advance Participants are required to complete both sessions to receive Certificate of Completion EDUCATION For information and registration form, contact: Andrea Britton or MANHATTAN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER will sponsor an OPEN HOUSE on Friday, December 9, 2016, 11:00 AM at 163 W. 125 th Street, 2 nd Fl. (Lenox Avenue & ACP Blvd). MEOC celebrates its 50 th Anniversary of offering FREE programs and services to New Yorkers. Learn English, earn a High School Equivalency diploma and prepare for college. Improve your professional skills by participating in one of MEOC s career training programs including Certified Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospitality Training, Civil Service Exam Prep, and Security Officer Training. For more information, call ; send to admissions@man.eoc.cuny.edu or visit HEALTH MENTORING IN MEDICINE, INC. sponsors its 2016 Health and Science Expo on Saturday, December 17, 2016, 8 AM 3:30 PM at Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 ACP Blvd. (between 148 th & 150 th Streets). RSVP via by December 15 th for this FREE Event where 100+ health and science professionals will be in attendance. Students, parents and educators are welcomed to participate in the Biomedical Pep Rally, Speed Mentoring Lunch, Ask the Expert Activities Fair, a Scientific Poster Competition, and the Health and Science Jam. Mentoring in Medicine (MIM) is a 501(c)3 organization based in NYC that focuses on providing academic enrichment and youth development in science, technology and health from 3 rd grade through college. Additionally, MIM focuses on leadership development, civic engagement and mentoring. Science Pathfinders is MIM s school based 3 rd -12 th grade educational division. Since 2009, nearly 50,000 students, parents and educators have participated in an MIM event or program. MIM has three peer reviewed publications and over 45 media features including CNN, The New York Times, and Essence Magazine, among many others.

14 COMMUNITY Join Us at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 171 W. 140 th Street (near corner of ACP Blvd.) on Tuesday, December 6, :00 PM for The Consecration & Installation of Officers of United Missionary Baptist Association Abyssinian s Deaconess Chair, Deaconess Eleanor Olive, will be installed as President of UMBA s Women s Auxiliary ARTS & CULTURE THEIR VOICES TELL OUR STORIES: CHURCH LADIES: Untold Stories of Harlem Women in the Powell Era by Abyssinian member, Dr. Martia G. Goodson (AuthorHouse). A Great Read with humor and authenticity, CHURCH LADIES, is an oral history of Black America, , from the lips of Abyssinians women. With Foreword by Adam Clayton Powell, III (Skipper). Perfect for holiday gifting from the bookstore. Goodson is a master storyteller - Herb Boyd Amsterdam News. Abyssinian Member Christine Melton will be singing from the Great American Songbook with pianist, Carlos Castellblanch, on Thursday, December 8 th at Ponty Bistro (2375 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd on corner of 139 th Street) 6:00 PM -10:00 PM. No Cover Charge but make your Dinner Reservations today via The First Noel is back in NY for a limited run, December 10-18, 2016, at Harlem s world-famous Apollo Theater. This uplifting holiday musical celebrates faith, healing, and community while exploring life s tragedies and triumphs. Contact Toni Isreal: toni.isreal@apollotheater.org or visit: REALTY Sale: Brick semi-detached house with fireplaces at 114 West 130 th Street. Gut rehab, 3,400 sf building. Great deal for $1,899,999. Call Barbara at for more information. Ownership: Affordable home-ownership opportunity available at new development on ACP Blvd. between 131 st & 132 nd Streets. Income range: $60,000-$90,0000 annually. Visit: Advertisement.pdf. Rentals: Beautifully renovated Jr. four room apartment (two bedrooms) available in Harlem s Sugar Hill section. Landmark building boasts marble lobby, elevator, new appliances, hardwood floors and security cameras throughout. Must see! Rent is $1,800 monthly. Must qualify! One month rent, One month security and Brokers fee required. Call immediately.

15 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

16 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

Worship Service BAPTISM Sunday, November 27, 2016

Worship Service BAPTISM Sunday, November 27, 2016 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