v Worship Service COMMUNION July 17, 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 God saves, God redeems, and God calls. People: God called Moses in the wilderness, the prophets in the hills, and the disciples in the cities. Leader: ALL: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily besets us. Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer Processional "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" #456 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "Crown Him Lord of All" arr. Mary McDonald Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "He's Able" Kirk Franklin Soloist: Larry Hylton, Tenor Offertory Prayer Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "It Is Well with My Soul" Philip Bliss Soloist: Marvin Lowe, Bass-baritone Sermon and Invitation Invitational
The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread "The Fourth Word" from The Seven Last Words of Christ Theodore Dubois Soloist: Charles Carter, Bass F) The Cup I Gave My Life for Thee #233 G) Hymn of Inspiration 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 July 3 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices July 10 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow July 17 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship July 24 *No New Member Classes in August Classes Resume Sunday, September 4* PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station in back of Sanctuary s center aisle, and via www.abyssinian.org/connect/prayer-requests/. Prayer Band meets Sundays, 7AM in the Vestry for prayer & testimony. BABY BLESSINGS Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday in 11:30 AM service. Baby Blessing Class is held on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Nursery and must be attended by parents who want to have their child blessed at Abyssinian. Next Class: Wednesday, July 20, 2016. To register, call x255. MEDIA Photographs and Audio/Video recordings are not permitted in the Sanctuary. Cell phones are to be turned off during worship service. Only the Church s official photographer and ABY/TECH are allowed to take pictures or record services. SUMMER 2016 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE Abyssinian s Sunday Worship Service schedule will be adjusted to one service at 10:00 AM on Sundays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, as well as Sunday, September 4 and Homecoming, Sunday, September 11, 2016. Have a safe, enjoyable summer, and remember you can give online, no matter where your travels take you. Just go to www.abyssinian.org/give-online.
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.
AbyWEST Moves Forward 3.0 in 24 Mo! Campaign is well underway Spring 2015 We are very grateful to the membership for their support of our effort to build a $12MM educational center. Following our initial appeal, more than 40% of our members responded to the plea to make a supporting pledge. We are making progress toward the achievement of our goal to raise $3mm in 24 months. Thanks to your generous support we are one-third of the way there. Heed the Call Make Your Pledge Today! 100% Member Participation Requested For those who have not made a pledge, there is no time like the present. Our goal is to attain 100% participation from our members. Pledge cards are available in the church elevator lobby and at Abyssinian.org via the AbyWEST icon. Your completed pledge card can be left at the front desk in the Trustee mailbox. With your help, our goal to raise $3mm in 24 months will be realized. Thank you for your continued support! Dedicated to the Worship of God and the Service of Humanity. Summer 2016
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY (BBS) August 13 September 17 October 1
*** ATTENTION ABYSSINIAN USHERS *** ALL ABYSSINIAN USHERS are requested to be present, in full uniform, on TODAY, Sunday, July 17, 2016 when Church Photographer, Bob Gore, will take group shots of each Ushers Ministry following the 11:30 AM service. Please be available for this one time only photo opportunity. July 22 - August 1, 2016, Mattie Fletcher Powell Satellite Ministry travels to Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. Trip cost $1,045 for double occupancy, includes transportation, hotel, all tours, most meals, and fellowship opportunities. For info, call Minnie Davis, 212 862-7474 x225, or Minnie Mott, 212-234-4132. The Abyssinian Health Ministry Sponsors A SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, July 30, 2016 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Vestry Give to help someone in need! The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is currently reading its summer selection, Redeeming Love: A Novel by Francine Rivers. Next meeting takes place on September 10 th at 10:30 AM in Central Park/111 th Street & Malcolm X Blvd. BRING A CHAIR!!!
AFFILIATE NEWS ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HARLEM ECONOMIC LITERACY PROGRAM offers new HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION SERIES OF 2016 TWO-PART SESSION WORKSHOPS Thursday, July 21 st 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Abyssinian Towers Community Room Registration Fee: $35.00 Must be submitted in Advance *All participants must complete both sessions for Certificate of Completion* For further information and registration form, contact: Andrea Britton, Economic Literacy Homeownership Counselor, abritton@adcorp.org or call 646-442-6545 REALTY For Sale: Pristine condition Morningside Heights Spacious 2 Bedroom/1Bath in Morningside Gardens complex. Includes Chef s Kitchen with white oak cabinetry, magnificent floor tiling, separate dining, large closets, King-size master bedroom suite, floor-to-ceiling window, 24 hour Security, laundry facility, and State-of-the-Art fitness center. Asking $650K. Call 917. 873.3335 for more information.
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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 & 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