Worship Service January 14, 2018 Babies Blessed 11:30 AM

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2 Worship Service January 14, 2018 Babies Blessed 11:30 AM 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 Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Ramón Bryant Braxton, Guest Conductor "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" arr. Calvin Taylor 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Leader: Call to Worship In every generation, God raises up prophets. People: We give thanks for prophets who expose injustice, care for the disinherited, and challenge us to live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Leader: Today, we rise and give thanks for the life of a prophet. People: We give thanks for prophets, young and old who bear the cross and carry the blood-stained banner. Leader: In this hour of worship, we remember the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. People: We remember the shed blood of our fathers; the broken bodies of our mothers, and the shattered hopes of the unborn. Leader: In this hour of worship, endow us with wisdom and courage, O God, for the living of these days. People: We gather this morning to worship that we may depart from this place ready to serve our present age. All: As Christ died to make us holy, we will live to make all free. God s truth is marching on! Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You" #120 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #54 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response "If It Had Not Been For the Lord On My Side" Margaret Douroux

3 Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The United Voices of Abyssinian "Soon-Ah Will Be Done" arr. William L. Dawson Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The United Voices of Abyssinian "Some Day" arr. Nathan Carter Soloists: Brandie Sutton and Kali Wilder, sopranos Patrice Eaton and Charlotte Small, mezzo-sopranos Sermon and Invitation Invitational Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The United Voices of Abyssinian "We Shall Overcome" arr. Bishop Paul S. Morton Doxology Offertory Prayer Recessional "Lift Every Voice And Sing" #540 Benediction and Amen Postlude Improvisation on "We Shall Overcome" arr. Carl Haywood SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Congregation Temple-Emanu-El of The City of New York when we allow freedom to ring, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God s children, black men, and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, Free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last. - Excerpted from Dr. King s historic I Have A Dream Speech (August 28, 1963) On this day, when we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a drum major for peace and justice for all humanity, Reverend & Mrs. Calvin O. Butts, III, along with the Abyssinian Church, extend a warm welcome back to Rabbi Joshua Davidson and Congregation Temple Emanu-El of the City of New York. May you always be blessed with God s amazing grace.

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Butts, Abyssinian Minsiters, Officers, Ministries, and Church Family We thank GOD for you! The Abyssinian Baptist Church truly practices what it preaches. Because of your bountiful support, the Missionary Ministry (with additional support from The 100 Black Men of NY Chapter) was able to provide Love Baskets to 210 community families during the 2017 Christmas season. We are thankful for your faithful gifts ~ Susie L. Drayton, President, Andrea Brown, Chairperson, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Missionary Ministry. 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 February 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices January 14 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow January 21 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship January 28 Prayer Requests: For Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Aby members Claudine Rucker and Tom Stevens (homebound), Deacon Eugene Zambouri, Deacon Douglas Solomon (upcoming spinal surgery), former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Deborah Young (daughter of Aby member, Marcella Maxwell), Rose Hilton (sister-in-law of Aby member, Estelle Hilton Khanna), sister of Deacon Paul Brady, Angelina May, Deaconess Barbara Hines, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Deacon Oscar West (father of Ron West), Thomas Bush (pray for his mother), Deaconesses Bernice Fife, Jessie Green, Ayikailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais; Elizabeth Jackson (Kings Harbor Nursing Home, Bx), Ernestine Burgess, Bobby Feimster, Alvin and Norma Harvin, Fredricka Tolbert, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Board Chair, Alexis Thomas), Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry. Bereavement Deaconess Geraldine Marche (sister), McDougald family (former Aby staff member, Lynda McDougald), Juanita Jones (Husband, Aby member Cecil Jones), Harriet Harrison (mother and mother-in-law), Pam Owens (father), Gerard Garvin (mother). BABY BLESSINGS Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday of each month in the 11:30 AM worship service. Parents who wish to have their baby blessed at Abyssinian must attend the Baby Blessing Class. For details/registration, contact Min. Pamela D. Mason, Ext Next Class: Wednesday, January 17 th. CREDIT UNION To all Shareholders: The Abyssinian Baptist Church Federal Credit Union reopens today, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM. All are welcome to visit the Credit Union Office located in back of the 1 st Floor Conference Room. KING HOLIDAY CLOSING Tomorrow, January 15 th, The Abyssinian Baptist Church will be open for the Ministry of Christian Social Concern s Annual MLK Non-Violence Youth Program. The church s Administrative and Affiliate offices will be closed tomorrow, reopening on Tuesday, January 16 th.

5 PROGRESS ON THE ABYWEST COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUES We continue to make progress on the AbyWest Community Center AND the excitement continues to mount as this amazing effort moves closer to fruition. WE want you to BECOME a part of THIS Abyssinian legacy BY HELPING US launch our newest initiative towards raising the next $8 million. TO FIND OUT HOW, visit the AbyWest Development Committee in the lobby following Sunday worship service. We are grateful for your support and ask you TO HELP US REACH OUR $12 MILLION GOAL.

6 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION GOD S LEADING LADIES Instructor: Min. Pamela D. Mason January 18, 25, PM 8:30 PM The Holy Bible is filled with stories of God s leading ladies who played an essential role in the work of salvation. Whether they defied a king s orders to kill Hebrew babies, taking the lead on the battlefield, or risking their lives to save an entire people on the verge of destruction, we honor their sacrifice as we celebrate our own. This teaching is designed to recognize the contributions of women who were inspired to stand firm when God called them into action for the good of humanity. Contact Min. Pamela D. Mason for additional information: pdmason@abyssinian.org or x204 NOON DAY BIBLE STUDY MONDAYS - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM January 22, 29, 2018 Instructor: Reverend Rashad Moore BIBLE QUEST An exercise designed to stimulate a thirst for biblical knowledge This month focuses on New Beginnings! As we embrace 2018, let us be intentional about seeking truth principles from God s Holy Word. Try responding to questions below, before using the Abyssinian link to check answers: Remember to always center yourself, then reflect on the fresh start you will make as you embark on a new season of enriching your faith walk with Christ. 1. On the fifth day of creation, God created the creatures of the sea. What other animal life was created on the fifth day? 2. Which angel was sent to tell Mary that her son should be named Jesus? 3. With whom did God make the first covenant? 4. What symbol did God use as a sign of His first covenant?

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8 THE CENTER FOR CARE & ADVOCACY is accepting new appointments. CCA meets every Thursday, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM by appointment. Stop by the lobby and complete the CCA form, and an appointment will be scheduled shortly thereafter. For more information, call (212) x504. Abyssinian s GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY offers support to members in seasons of loss and bereavement. Group-setting meeting takes place on alternating Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the 1 st Floor Nursery with facilitators: Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush. Next Session: Tuesday, January 23, Contact Reverend Itang Young for required registration at Ext. 220 or via iyoung@abyssinian.org. THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY extends deep appreciation to ALL who ve made donations to for non-perishables such as: canned vegetables, canned our church s Food Distribution effort. There remains a need fruits, and canned soup. Please leave donations of these items at the lobby reception desk any weekday during office hours: (10 AM 6 PM), and/or on Sundays following worship services. We thank God for your Spirit of Generosity! I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink MATTHEW 25:35 HELP WANTED Elderly female senior citizen, who resides in Manhattan (Upper Eastside) needs assistance four days per week (three hours per day) to prepare meals, perform light cleaning and escort to church (on Sundays), as well as to doctor s appointments and errands. Contact: Deacon Paul Brady, for more information. REALTY For Rent - Spacious two-bedroom/one bath apartment in beautiful three-story brick home (approx. 900 sq. ft. at 1137 Grant Avenue, Bronx, NY near Yankee Stadium). Apt. features hardwood floors. Utilities not included, and garage space available for additional fee. Conveniently located to D, B, and #4 Trains. $1,700 monthly rent/12 month lease. Contact: Carol McHenry, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Women's Ministry will host a meeting on next Sunday, January 21, 2018 following the 9:00 AM service (Blue Room) and 11:30 AM service (Fellowship Hall) to unveil plans and form committees for the upcoming Women's Month (that begins on Monday, March 5, 2018). All women of the church are welcome to attend this meeting.

9 ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGYUPDATE As part of our ongoing efforts to keep The Abyssinian Baptist Church membership on the cusp of the digital age, we invite you to revisit some our church s key tech options and drivers that have been tailored specifically for our congregation: ABYSSINIAN.ORG Our website is a living breathing entity that the entire congregation can use as a tool for engaging in ministry life at Abyssinian. Ministries and Members are invited to send information for placement on our website to: webmaster@abyssinian.org (send info regarding church events, ministry activities, photos, key accomplishments or milestones for the REJOICE page, and happenings in our community). ABY TEXT ALERTS We use text alerts to inform and remind members of events, change in service times, special worship opportunities, weather updates etc. Here s how you can sign up to receive Aby Text Alerts: TEXT ABY TO ABY TEXT TO GIVE Currently, Abyssinian offers the option to give during the worship service offertory, by mail, online, during livestream, and through the kiosk located on the church lobby level. We are introducing the Option to Give via Text. Now, you can TEXT TO GIVE anytime from anywhere! How to set up Text to Give: In the Recipient Box type in In Message box, enter dollar amount, space, and one of the following key words (for example: 200 tithes or 10 offerings, or 75 abywest). Initially you will receive a message with instructions to click to a link to setup your device for text giving to Abyssinian. The following steps will take only 5 minutes. 1. Click the link. 2. Login to your SecureGive account 3. Add the information for credit card you want to use for text giving Next, you ll receive another message instructing you to reply Y to receive messages from that number, then another text asking you to confirm the transaction. You will receive an confirmation that your phone number is authorized, as well as an confirming receipt of your gift. 100 tithes

10 MATCHING GIFT Did you know that you can increase your gift to The Abyssinian Baptist Church by simply notifying your company? Last year, we received a strong response from our membership for the Matching Gift Program which resulted in additional contributions ranging from 25% - 100%. Find out if your employer is one of 1,400+ U.S. companies that participates in Matching Gift Programs that will make a donation to a nonprofit that their employees support. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to see if it has a Matching Gift Program and applicable policies, then contact the Abyssinian Development Committee, through Trustee Alexis Thomas, x210. Every gift we receive helps us manage our Church's many programs. Donations can be used to match your tithes, offerings and AbyWest contributions. SAVE THE DATE THE ABYSSINIAN YOUTH MINISTRY will host an ALL NIGHT YOUTH JAM for ages on Friday, January 26, The night will be filled with dinner, dancing, movies, and video games, so don t forget your sleeping gear for this FREE EVENT! Drop-off begins at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 26 th. Parent pick-up starts at 8:30 AM SHARP on Saturday, January 27 th. RSVP Deadline ~ January 20 th. Participation forms are available in church reception lobby. Friday, February 2, 2018, THE ABYSSINIAN YOUTH MINISTRY will host A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SLEEPOVER AT LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER for youth ages 6-12 (Remember to bring your sleeping gear!). Buses leave Abyssinian church on Friday, February 2 nd at 5:00 PM. Parent pick-up begins at 10 AM Sharp on Saturday, February 3, Cost to attend ~ $95. RSVP Deadline ~ January 27, For more information regarding these Events, contact Rev. Itang Young, Assistant Minister for Youth, iyoung@abyssinian.org, or call x220.

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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 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)