Worship Service YOUTH SUNDAY October 30, 2016

Worship Service YOUTH SUNDAY October 30, 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 James Davis Jr., Organist Call to Worship Dorian Miles, II Leader: We remember, for we choose not to forget. People: We remember our matriarchs and patriarchs, pastors and church mothers, teachers and mentors, martyrs and saints. Leader: We remember, for we choose not to forget. People: The counsel of our elders, the teachings of our ancestors, the wisdom of our grandmothers, the love of our parents, Leader: On this All Saints Day, as we worship, we remember the countless saints of history who have shown us the Lord. People: May we, from this day forward, commit ourselves to living lives that are pleasing to God. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Blessed Assurance" #508 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Our Elders #75 Justice Blake Miles Harrison Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Ashley Thompson Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Abyssinian Children's Choir Selected Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Abyssinian Youth Concert Chorale Selected Sermon and Invitation Invitational

Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Abyssinian Youth Concert Chorale Selected Doxology Offertory Prayer Maya Bragg Recessional "Sign Me Up" #192 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 Kennedy Hines NEW MEMBERS CLASS SCHEDULE Meets Sundays, 8:30 AM Blue Room Class #1 At the Cross: Jesus and Salvation November 6 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices November 13 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow November 20 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship November 27 PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station located in the back of the main Sanctuary s center aisle, and via www.abyssinian.org/connect/prayer-requests/. 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, November 16, 2016. To register, call x255. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Butts, Reverend Bachus, the Ministerial Staff, Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees, Naomi Graham, and The Abyssinian Baptist Church Members Thank you for your prayers and kind expressions of sympathy extended to me in the passing of my sisters, Liz Villines and Pearl Outlaw. I am grateful for your thoughtfulness and support which helped to sustain my family through a very difficult time. ~ Ruby E. Cunningham ATTENTION ABYSSINIAN MINISTRY LEADERS Mark Tuesday, November 1 st at 6:30 PM on your calendar to attend the first Leaders Meeting of the 2016 Fall season. Deadline to submit MAPs is extended to Sunday, November 13, 2016 Contact Rev. Rashad Moore x212 for questions regarding MAPs

ABYWEST Thank you to everyone who supported the $3.0 in 24MO! Campaign. This two year campaign will officially end on tomorrow, October 31, 2016. 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, or those who would like to make a contribution to the $3.0 in 24MO! Campaign, please do so before October 31, 2016. Contributions can be made by envelope or online. In November, we will roll out new initiatives to reach our goal of $8MM to complete the entire five floor community center We recognize that we may need to raise funds outside of our church community; however, we want to attain 100% participation because we want others to know our membership is committed to this effort. So we continue to solicit your financial support as we move towards this incredible contribution to the future of The Abyssinian Baptist Church and the Harlem Community. STAY TUNED!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY (BBS) November 12 December 3 ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (AICE) 2016 Fall Series The Politics of Jesus - Instructor: Reverend Rashad Moore Tuesdays 11/8, 11/22, 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 state-sanctioned 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. Required Reading: The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering The True Revolutionary Nature of the Jesus Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted by Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. Declare & Decree: Effectual Fervent Prayer Life - Instructor: Min. Pamela Mason Thursdays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Vestry How do we achieve the strength, focus and self-discipline needed to experience abundance in our lives when the enemy comes to lie, steal and destroy the promises of God? When we begin to see ourselves the way God sees us, we learn to pray as heirs to a risen King who gave His life so that we might live in abundance, peace and love. Through this four-part workshop experience, we will explore what it means to put on the full armor of God, stand on God s principles and pray God s promises back to Him. Join us as we strengthen our witness of Christ by putting into practice what the scriptures teach us about faith-based prayers. If you saw the film, War Room, you don t want to miss this special teaching series on the power of an effectual fervent prayer life. Church Ladies Conversations - Instructor: Dr. Martia Goodson Tuesdays 11/8, 11/15 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 1 st Floor Conference Room Joshua instructed the children of Israel to mark their safe crossing of the Jordan River by selecting stones for display so that future generations could see the stones and remember their past; and Ziggy Marley warns, Don t know your past, don t know your future. Join author Dr. Martia Goodson in searching Church Ladies: Untold Stories of Harlem Women in the Powell Era, an oral history of Harlem 1920-1970, for stonelessons that Abyssinians can learn for our church s future. This two-session course is especially for those who have read the book about Abyssinian women of the Powell years in Harlem and Washington, D.C. Learn details of that history, hear opinions and offer reactions to these reminiscences. You can also get your copy of Church Ladies signed by the author. Prepare today to Go West with increased knowledge of our past and an informed vision of our future.

MINISTRY TUESDAYS November 8, 2016 November 22, 2016 December 6, 2016 December 20, 2016 The Sister to Sister Book Ministry is currently reading Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America by Melissa Harris-Perry. Join the Ministry s next gathering on Saturday, November 12 th at 10:30 AM in the Blue Room.

AFFILIATE NEWS

The Abyssinian Development Corporation Harlem Economic Literacy Program Returns with New Homeownership Education Series of 2016 Two- Part Session Workshops Thursdays, November 10 & 17, 6PM 9PM. Registration $35 Fee must be submitted in advance All participants are required to complete both sessions to receive Certificate For further information and registration form, contact: Andrea Britton, Economic Literacy Homeownership Counselor abritton@adcorp.org or call 646.442.6545. ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, November 9 th, New Harlem Besame features Abyssinian Member Christine Melton singing sweetly from the Great American Songbook. Performances are at 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM. New Harlem Besame is located at 2070 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. on corner of 124 th Street. The Harlem Chamber Players Annual Bach Concert takes place on Friday, November 18, 2016, 7PM at Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 West 114 th Street on Broadway, with Abyssinian s Director of Music Ministries & Fine Arts, James Davis, Jr. as Conductor. Mr. Davis will be joined by pianist, Eric Malson, mezzosoprano, Lucia Bradford, violinist, Belinda Whitney, & oboist, Gerard Reuter. Tickets: $20; $15 for students/seniors. Buy in advance via www.harlemchamberplayers.org. The Underground Railroad by African-American novelist, Colson Whitehead, earned a coveted spot on The New York Times #1 Best-Seller List lauding the slave adventure, A brave and necessary book. Oprah Winfrey stated, It s a tour de force, and I don t say that lightly. NPR.com raved, Railroad is an American Masterpiece. For the Author s Book Tour information, visit: undergroundrailroadnovel.com. The First Noel returns to New York 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 as experienced by one Harlem family. Reserve tickets now for your group(s) to spend the holidays with the Apollo and The First Noel. For more information, contact Toni Isreal: toni.isreal@apollotheater.org or visit, https://www.apollotheater.org/firstnoel/ SWEAT, A New York premiere by Pulitzer Prize winner, Lynn Nottage, plays now at Public Theater to Dec 4, 2016. Don't miss this stunning new play about collision of race, class, family and friendship, and the tragic, unintended costs of community without opportunity. Tickets are $85. To purchase, call 212.967.7555; visit www.publictheater.org; or at Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC. For group sales 10+ contact, Marcia Pendelton 646.467.7393; or via, email Marcia@walktallgirlproductions.com MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS. Written and Directed by Athol Fugard. Now playing at Signature Theatre thru November 27, 2016. Winner of the Drama Desk and London Evening Standard Awards for Best Play, Master Harold... and the boys reveals the profound personal consequences of oppression. All tickets $30. To purchase, call 212.244.7529; visit, www.signaturetheatre.org; or at The Signature Theatre Box Office, 480 West 42 nd Street, NYC.

REALTY 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: http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdf/owners/aurum- Advertisement.pdf. Sale: Investment Property 3 bed/2 bath Duplex Condo in Central Harlem. Two year corporate lease in place at $3,500 per month until August 2018. Total charges approx. $830 per month, asking: $975,000. For information, call CRS, 917.392.1718. 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 917-568-2009 for more information. Lease: Private Office/Medical Space in Central Harlem in landscaped gated community (745 sq. ft. configured as 2 or 3 private offices and receptionist/waiting area). Near Harlem Hospital, asking: $3,000 per month. For information, call CRS, 917.392.1718. Rental: Just reduced to $2,550 monthly rent -- Two Bedrms/1bath/1 st floor Apt. in beautiful Harlem townhouse (near Madison Ave.) boasts 3 large A/C units, new bathroom fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and microwave, plus loads of closet space and hardwood floors throughout. Close to bus/train lines. Available Now! Must earn at least 35x $2,550 monthly rent. No Pets! Call 646-526-1119 to view and for more information. EMPLOYMENT New York City s JOB FAIR 2016 takes place Wednesday, November 2, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM at Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7 th Avenue, Penn Top Ballroom, 18 th Floor. Meet Recruiters and Hiring Managers from various City agencies. Job Fair to offer diverse career opportunities, on-site interviews and workshops on civil service, background investigations and exam applications. Pre-registration required at: on.nyc.gov/cityjobfair. Sponsored by NYC Citywide Administration Services. PULPIT FLOWERS Courtesy of Saundra Parks 212 529.5000 ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 adcorp.org

SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note:

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 10030 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255 (F) abyssinian.org