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1 132 Odell Clark Place Reverend New York, New York Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III T Pastor F abyssinian.org Ramón Bryant Braxton Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries

2 Worship Service COMMUNION Sunday, December 16, 2018 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 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Leader: Call to Worship God comes! So don't let go of all the reasons to rejoice. People: We will sing while we wait for the One who fills our lives with joy. Leader: God comes! So don't stop lifting your prayers with thanksgiving. People: We will worship while we wait for the One who hears our words and sees our tears. Leader: God comes! So let us not grow weary in well-doing. All: We will praise you, O Lord, while we wait. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional Angels We Have Heard On High #206 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir Behold the Star Arr. William L. Dawson Jeryl Cunningham- Fleming, Soprano Bernard Holcombe, Tenor Pastoral Emphasis Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir Glorious God Reggie Golden and Kevin Golden Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir O Holy Night Arr. R. Bryant Braxton Brittany Robinson, Soprano Sermon and Invitation Invitational

3 The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread Silent Night F) The Cup Jesus, I Love You Edwin Hawkins Choral Benediction Go Tell It On the Mountain adapt. John W. Work 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 January 6 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices January 13 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow December 16 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship December 23 BABY BLESSINGS Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday of each month in the 11:30 AM worship service. Parents planning to have their child blessed at Abyssinian must attend the Baby Blessing Class. For details/registration, contact Reverend Pamela D. Mason, Ext Next Class: December 19 th. PRAYER REQUESTS Bereavement Deaconess Earnestine Wallace Adams & Family (passing of sister), Family of Pauline Anglin-King, Katherine Massenberg (son), Family of Shirley Adams, Diana Dykes (mother), Trustee José Zenon (uncle), Families of Donna Lynne Cherry, Marietta Morrell, Sadie Bragg, and George White. Brelinda Snoddy (mother), Deaconess Anna Barrow and family of Deacon Benjamin Barrow, Deaconess Janis Clarke (Deacon Richard Clarke). Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Shelley Westbrook Lassiter (surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital), Constance Lilly, Loretta Donaldson (Upper East Side Rehabilitation & Nursing Home, 211 East 79 th Street, NYC 10075), William Highsmith (NYU Hospital awaiting heart transplant surgery), Jeannette Barcene (sister of Aby member, Geraldo Barcene), Mrs. Isabelle Boston (mother of Aby Church Clerk, Sheila Boston Robinson), Deacon Douglas Solomon, John Johnson (brother of Trustee Stephen Johnson), Jean Ray (Former Church Receptionist, St. Luke s Hospital, 114 th Street/Amsterdam Ave.), Maureen Wren (Sister of Aby member Hortense Walker), Forrest Murphy, Maureen Wren, Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling and Family, Elder Abraham Gowan, LueEthel Forrest, Adrianna Yepez (new Youth member diagnosed with brain tumor), Deacons Harold Sawyer, and Augustus Sam. Deaconesses Jessie Green, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey Jackson, and Eva Vinson. Sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Martha Goodman, Greg Graves, Inez Alexander, Brucie Smith, Marilyn Oliver, Doris Brunson, Louis & Bernice Hardy (parents of Trustee Alexis Thomas), former Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann Sheriff), Tom Stevens, Ernestine Burgess. THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION will hold its ANNUAL MEETING Today, Sunday, December 16, 2018, in The Fellowship Hall following the 11:30 AM worship service. Light refreshments will be served. A small gift will be given to the first 20 attendees. THE ABYSSINIAN SUNDAY PRAYING BAND will meet on Sundays, December 23 rd and December 30 th at 8:00 AM. Sunday Praying Band Ministry returns to its regular schedule on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

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7 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NOON DAY BIBLE STUDY MONDAYS 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Reverend Rashad Moore, Instructor Last Session of December 17 Noon Day Bible Study is in Recess Monday, December 24, 2018 to Monday, January 21, 2019 Sessions resume Monday, January 28, 2019 BIBLE QUEST The Miraculous Work of God! Strengthen your awareness of biblical facts taken from the Book of Luke. Respond to as many questions as possible before checking the Abyssinian website: for the correct Bible reference points. Remember to be intentional about taking time to center yourself, as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. 1) Which angel spoke with Zechariah about the forthcoming son he and Elizabeth would have? (Michael Gabriel) 2) How long did Zechariah s wife, Elizabeth, stay in seclusion once she became pregnant? 3) Mary was pledged to marry Joseph, who was a descent of? 4) Who was governor of Syria at the time Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world?

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9 THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH 210 TH ANNIVERSARY Keep the Faith T-shirts and Sweatshirts are now available for pick-up in the lobby bookstore following today s worship services. 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 AND MINISTRY MEMBERS to support this Annual effort by making a Monetary Donation to purchase food for our 2018 Christmas Love/Food Baskets. Donations will be collected until TODAY, Sunday, December 16, THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY extends deep appreciation to ALL who ve made donations to our church s Food Distribution effort. There remains a need for non-perishables such as: canned vegetables, canned 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! For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink MATTHEW 25:35 The Sister to Sister Book Ministry is currently reading "Wild Seed" by Octavia Butler. The Ministry s next gathering will take place on January 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Abyssinian s GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY offers support to members in seasons of loss and bereavement. Group-setting meeting takes place Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the 1 st Floor Nursery (unless otherwise noted on schedule). Sessions are facilitated by Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush. WINTER & SPRING 2019 SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Abyssinian Towers Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Abyssinian Towers Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Summer Sabbatical No Sessions in July and August Sessions resume September 17, 2019

10 ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 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 offer the Option to Give via Text. You can now 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

11 THE ABY TRUSTEE S CORNER ARE YOU RECEIVING PROPER CREDIT FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS? Please assist the Trustees in our weekly tally process by including your membership numbers with your contributions. The membership number is the key element for accurate recording of your gifts, and should be noted on all of your contributions for proper credit. Please Remember: When placing your Tithe/Offering/Contribution in an envelope, make sure that your assigned Abyssinian Baptist Church member number is visible on the top right-hand side; If you are writing a check, please include your Church member number in the memo line or at top of the check; Make sure to inform us of your intentions by noting amount for tithes, offering, or AbyWest on the envelope, or in the memo section of your check. Proper notations, membership numbers, and clear intentions will help to ensure accurate year-end reporting of your contributions. Thank you in advance for your support of The Abyssinian Baptist Church Ministry and the work of the Church Trustee Board.

12 ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY "AILEY60" WORDS AND MOVEMENT Enjoy Storytime and a mini-dance workshop in Harlem with Ailey this Sunday! Preview of the 60th Anniversary season of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with a reading of "My Story, My Dance" from talented Ailey student Reed Harris Butts and participate in an Ailey Arts In Education Dance Workshop. Takes place today, Sunday, December 16 th, 10 AM 6 PM Storytime and Dance Workshop begins at 2 PM. For more information, visit: THE APOLLO PRESENTS HOLIDAY JOY: A GOSPEL CELEBRATION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 2 PM. Featuring: Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Choir + CeCe Winans, and Hosted by Marcus Wiley, Abyssinian is invited to an afternoon of soul stirring Holiday gospel music to lift your Holiday spirit and bless your Christmas season. Cece Winans will warm your soul, and Hezekiah Walker with the Love Fellowship Choir will take you higher. Host and comedian, Marcus Wiley, promises to delight you throughout the afternoon. Group Tickets (10+), Tickets- $ $67.25 Now playing, CHOIR BOY, a Gospel music play that tells the story about boys becoming men, the truth becoming a trial, and one singer finding his voice. CHOIR BOY, by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Oscar-winning screenwriter of Moonlight) makes its Broadway premiere at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47 th Street. Tickets $49 with code TARELL (Reg. $109-$149). For tickets visit: telechargeoffers.com, , or at Samuel J. Friedman Box Office. Limited engagement. For more information go to

13 CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS AT NEW VICTORY THEATER IN THE HEART OF TIMES SQUARE! 209 West 42 nd Street (between 7 th & 8 th Avenues) New York, NY Runs Now to December 30, 2018 This holiday season, discover the infectious joy and effervescent energy of Ethiopia s astonishing CIRCUS ABYSSINIA in the U.S. premiere of ETHIOPIAN DREAMS. Watch in amazement as agile tumblers ricochet around the stage, elastic contortionists twist into unfathomable shapes and expert jugglers exchange an endless array of objects. Perfect for the whole family! Full price tickets are $22-$64. Special offer extended to The Abyssinian Baptist Church family: Use code KOJO18 to save 20% on Orchestra & Front Mezzanine seats for 7 PM performances through December 22 nd, and 5 PM performance on December 23 rd. To purchase tickets, visit NewVictory.org or call Groups of 15 or more save 20% on all performances. No code needed. Call Group Sales at HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Harlem Chocolate Factory! Visit us at 2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (between 139 th & 138 th Streets) and receive a special discount using code ABY10 until December 25th. HOLIDAY LITERATURE

14 A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories by Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas is a wonderful collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, and activists from the late 19 th century to the civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this unqiue landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, and visionaries including Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions, along with new material including The Sermon in the Cradle by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich story-telling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come. GIVE A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories at Christmas Kwanzaa Hardcover Kindle Unabridged Audio CD Audiobook MP3 Audio Available at Amazon.com and Target

15 SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note: PULPIT FLOWERS & CHRISTMAS DÉCOR by 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 Rashad R. Moore Assistant Minister Ext. 212 Itang H. Young Assistant Minister for Youth Ext. 220 Pamela D. Mason Assistant Minister for Christian Education Ext. 204 MUSIC MINISTRY Ramón Bryant Braxton Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries 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 NY, NY T F abyssinian.org