Worship Service GO RED FOR HEART HEALTH February 11, 2018 Babies Blessed 11:30 AM

Worship Service GO RED FOR HEART HEALTH February 11, 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 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" arr. Calvin Taylor Leader: Call to Worship God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way. People: Eternal God, you brought us together after the Middle Passage, delivered us from the chains of slavery, and sustained us through every movement for change. Leader: Thou who has by thy might, led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray. People: In this season of history and heritage, we celebrate the gift of creative resistance. When it was illegal for our ancestors to learn, we rose from the ashes with mathematical, scientific, and literary genius. When the African drum was outlawed, we kept the beat alive in our hymns and spirituals. Leader: Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where met Thee. Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world we forget thee. People: We stand today, as a family in faith to remember our legacy and recommit to the forward progress of our people. All: Shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, True to God, true to our native land. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" #175 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Black Scientist and Inventors #86 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Hold On (Just A Little While Longer) arr. R. Bryant Braxton Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "The Lord is My Light" Francis Allitsen

Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "Healing" Richard Smallwood Sermon and Invitation Invitational Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "I Will Sing Praises" Richard Smallwood Doxology Offertory Prayer Recessional "Standing on the Promises" #373 Benediction and Amen Postlude Sonata No. 1 "Allegro assai vivace" Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy I am the product of the sustained indignation of a branded grandfather, the miltant protest of my grandmother, the disciplined resentment of my father and mother, and the power of the mass action of the Church. ~ Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (Pastor of The Abyssinian Baptist Church, 1937-1971; 14 term U.S. Congressman, NY 22 nd District).

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 March 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices February 11 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow February 18 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship February 25 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, 212.862.7474 Ext. 204. Next Class: Wednesday, February 21 st. PRAYER REQUESTS Bereavement Ashaki Rucker and Family of Aby member, Claudine Rucker, Ron West (passing of father, Deacon Oscar West), Deaconess Ayanna Zambouri (brother), Evelyn Riddick Roett (sister), Family of the late Mamie Norman, Julius Brown (mother), Carla Ransom (grandmother), Deaconess Geraldine Marche (sister), Juanita Jones and family of Cecil Jones, Harriet Harrison (mother and mother-in-law), Pam Owens (father), Gerard Garvin (mother). Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Deaconess Gerri Warren Merrick, Deacon Augustus Sam, Deacon Eugene Zambouri, Deacon Douglas Solomon, Annie Printup (Mother of Marcus Printup), Jacqueline Diaz-Olive (in ICU - Albert Einstein Hospital, 1621 Eastchester Rd, Bx, NY - 4 th fl. - listed as Jacqueline Diaz), Ann Sheriff (mother, Martha Nichols), Harriet Harrison (sister), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Tom Stevens, former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Deborah Young (daughter of Marcella Maxwell), Rose Hilton (sister-in-law of Estelle Hilton Khanna), sister of Deacon Paul Brady, Deaconess Barbara Hines, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Thomas Bush (mother), Aby Deaconesses Bernice Fife, Jessie Green, Ayikailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais; Elizabeth Jackson (Kings Harbor Nursing Home, Bx), Ernestine Burgess, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Alexis Thomas), Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Pastor Butts, Reverends Bachus and Moore, Deacon Barbour, the Monday Bible Class and my Church Family Thank you for the cards, prayers, calls, visits and even soul food brought to me during my hospital stay, and at home. God bless and keep you all, and may heaven always shine on you. ~ Cliff Berry To Dr. Butts & The Abyssinian Bpatist Church Family I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rev. Butts and the church for the condolence sent at the passing of my 109 year old grandmother, Parthena Mims. It was read at her homegoing service. I also received a sympathy card from the IVA choir of which I am a member. May God bless you all. ~ Carla Ransom

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. CHRISTIAN We are grateful EDUCATION for your support and ask you TO HELP US REACH OUR $12 MILLION GOAL.

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Winter/Spring Series 2018 Courses The Cross And The Lynching Tree Reverend Rashad Moore Tues. 2/20, Mon. 2/26, Thurs. 3/8 & Mondays 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 6:30 8:00 PM Vestry What does the Bible mean to you? Join us this Lenten season for a six-week study on the Legacies of the cross and the lynching tree to deepen your understanding of the political and social contexts of Jesus Crucifixion, the parallels to the black experience, and its implications for our contemporary society. God s Leading Ladies Min. Pamela D. Mason Tues. 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/17 7:00 8:30 PM Blue Room The Holy Bible is filled with stories of God s leading ladies who were essential in the work of salvation. Whether they defied a king s order to kill Hebrew babies, taking lead on battlefields, or risking their lives to save an entire people on the verge of destruction, we honor their sacrifice. 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. Baptist Polity What Do Baptists Believe? Min. Pamela D. Mason Thur. 2/15, 2/22, 3/1 7:00 8:00 PM Webinar (Mobile Devices) This course is foundational for Abyssinian members only. It provides a framework for articulating the Baptist faith tradition to anyone who wants to know about the hope that we have in Christ Jesus. If you are sincere about winning more souls for Christ, you want to attend this course. We will use scripture to support Baptist theology and practices. In this season of Church growth and challenge, plan to attend this series that affirms our witness of Christ and captures the essence of who we are as Baptists. Hosanna: A Spiritual Journey through Holy Week Min. Pamela D. Mason Thur. 3/22, Tues. 3/27, Thur. 4/5 7:00 8:30 PM 1 ST Floor Conf. Rm. Transitioning through the Lenten Season into Holy Week humbles our hearts and causes us to reflect on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Join us as we explore the Gospel for deepened understanding of the Triumphal Entry, Cleansing of the temple, Last Supper, and Arrest and Trial of Jesus. What is God saying today about the awesome sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf and the power that was released at the Cross and deposited into us as modern-day disciples? Biblical Principles for Managing Work/Life Conflict Min. Pamela D. Mason Thur. 5/03, 5/10, 5/17 7:00 8:00 PM Webinar (Mobile Devices) For Abyssinian Members Only Conflict offers many challenges for Christians who seek comfort in the discomforts of life. However, conflict is not necessarily bad. God will sometimes allow stressful events in our lives to get our attention or to move us forward into new and exciting avenues of growth. Looking through the lens of God s people, this course examines how conflict can lead to victorious living when we learn to rise above circumstances into God s marvelous light. If you believe that all things work together for good to those that love the Lord, join us as we explore Godly principles for success when facing giants in our lives that throw us off balance.

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How to maintain a healthy lifestyle! Manage your blood pressure. Keep it at 120/80 or below. Control your cholesterol and reduce your Blood Sugar. Most of the food we eat is turned onto glucose (or blood sugar) that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Get Active. Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love. Simply put, daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life. Eat better. A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances of feeling good and staying healthy for life. Lose Weight. When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and skeleton. Stop Smoking. Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.

Join the LOVE & MARRIAGE MINISTRY on Friday, February 16 th, 6:30 PM in the Blue Room for a Moment of Reflection and Inspiration. The Ministry will then proceed to Ponty Bistro for Fellowship. All married or engaged couples are invited to participate (RSVP is required for Ponty Bistro by Sunday, February 11 th if you plan to attend). Contact/reply to love@abyssinian.org. For additional information, see Deacon Keith E. Hines or Deaconess I. Javette Hines.

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, fruits, and soup. Please leave donations of these canned items at the lobby reception desk weekdays 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 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, February 20, 2018. Contact Reverend Itang Young for required registration at Ext. 220 or via iyoung@abyssinian.org. DATE CHANGE: Saturday, February 17 th, the Sister-to-Sister Book Club ministry will read and discuss This African-American Life: A Memoir by Hugh Price. Gathering takes place in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 AM.

THE EXODUS MINISTRY at The Abyssinian Baptist Church is a certificate-based 14 week program dedicated to uplifting and empowering people who are incarcerated, formerly incarcerated and those directly impacted. If you or anyone you know has been impacted by imprisonment, we encourage you to join us in conversation, healing and forward movement to end mass incarceration. Next cycle begins on March 1, 2018. Ministry meets every Thursday, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, leave message for Greer Ellis Coleman at 212.862,7474, x225 or send email to: gmellis25@gmail.com. ARTS & CULTURE X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation runs now through Sunday, February 18 at The Theatre At St. Clement's 423 West 46th Street. The assassination of Malcolm X, both the story we think we know and illuminating details that have seldom been shared, is brought to vivid, lyrical life in awardwinning writer, Marcus Gardley s new play. Shakespeare s Julius Caesar the provides framework for Gardley to deepen our understanding of one of America s most complex, compelling historical figures and explore the tumultuous landscape of ideology and activism in the 1960s. Directed by Ian Belknap, and starring Jimonn Cole, Kevis Hillocks, J.D. Mollison, Austin Purnell, Joshua David Robinson, Roslyn Ruff, William Sturdivant, and Tatiana Wechs Show Times: Tue. 7 PM, Wed. 2 PM & 8 PM, Thu. 7 PM, Fri. 8 PM, Sat. 2 PM & 8 PM, and Sunday. 3 PM. Tickets start at $20. For information go to: theactingcompany.org or call 866.811.4111.

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 55469. 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 646-760-3339. 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 646-760-3339 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 email confirmation that your phone number is authorized, as well as an email confirming receipt of your gift. 100 tithes

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SCHOLARSHIP For students living in affordable housing. Help a student who lives in an affordable housing development further his or her educational training by helping spread the word about the Cannon Heyman & Weiss Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be awarded to successful, qualified applicants and will offer financial aid for full and part-time study at approved colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, and other post-secondary institutions leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. Graduate studies are not included. This year's awards are expected as follows: $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 The Scholarship Fund is an extension of the CHW mission and reflective of our commitment to the affordable housing industry and community development. The Scholarship Fund is entirely underwritten by CHW. For additional information, visit www.chwattys.com. Application deadline is June 1, 2018.

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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 212 529.5000 ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 adcorp.org

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 10030 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255