Worship Service April 8, 2018 Babies Blessed 11:30 AM

Worship Service April 8, 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. 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Prelude 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist LaFredrick Coaxner, Conductor Leader: Call to Worship Sing unto the Lord a new song. Winter has passed and spring has come. People: It's a season of new life and greater possibilities. Leader: All: In this hour of worship, we give thanks to God for the precious gift of our children. Teach us to love the least, the lost, and the left out. With wisdom and strength, we offer our lives as a song to our God. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Because He Lives" #281 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Christian Education #82 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Hold Up the Light" arr. New Jersey Mass Choir Pastoral Emphasis Medical Moment Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "We Offer Praise" Rodney Bryant Sermon and Invitational

Offertory Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Do Not Pass Me By" arr. Ricky Dillard Doxology Offertory Prayer Benediction and Amen Recessional "He Lives" #275 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 May 6 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices April 8 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow April 15 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship April 22 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, April 18 th. PRAYER REQUESTS Bereavement Janine & Trustee Ernest Myrick (passing of brother), Aby member, Kenneth Glover, Reggie Jordan (wife, Aby member Josephine Jordan), Violet Payne & Family of the late Les Payne. Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Deaconess Bernice Fife, Dea. Benjamin Barrow, Dea. Harold Sawyer, Dea. Augustus Sam, Errol Stallings (recovering from surgery), Doris Brunson, Inez Alexander (at Mt. Sinai Hospital), Kenzo Onwuachi, Grant Reid, Martha Goodman, Robert D. Williams, Wayne Deas, Barbara Martin, Annie Printup (Mother of Marcus Printup), Jacqueline Diaz-Olive, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Alexis Thomas), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann Sheriff), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Tom Stevens, former Trustee Rich Mitchell, sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Deaconesses Jessie Green, Aykailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais, Elizabeth Jackson, Ernestine Burgess, E. Denise Perry. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To our Abyssinian Family Thank you for the prayers and calls during Kenzo's hospitalization and recovery. We love and appreciate you all. ~ Udo & Tiffanie Onwuachi CREDIT UNION The Abysssinian Federal Credit Union seeks qualified individuals with accounting experience. For details. call Peggy Ifil, 570-588-9232, or visit 1 st Floor Credit Union office on Sundays after worship services & Wednesdays 6:30 PM 8 PM.

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.

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BIBLE QUEST Strengthen your awareness of biblical facts by responding to as many questions as possible before checking scripture reference points provided by using link below to check answers. http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institutefor-christian-education/ 1. Who was selected to be the 12 th Apostle replacing Judas Iscariot? 2. In the Book of Mark, how many times did the risen Jesus appear after the crucifixion? 3. Who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus? 4. In the Book of Matthew, what does Jesus state in the Great Commission to His disciples? 5. What was the name of the king who had Daniel put in the lion s den? 6. What does II Timothy 3:16-17 say about the scriptures? 7. Who were the two women mentioned by the Apostle Paul that were responsible for teaching Timothy about sincere faith? 8. In the Book of Acts, who was the Apostle Paul talking to in his farewell address at Ephesus? 2018 AICE Spring Course Series God s Leading Ladies Min. Pamela D. Mason 4/17, 5/1, 5/15 7:00 PM 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. Biblical Principles for Managing Work/Life Conflict Min. Pamela D. Mason Thur. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 7:00 PM 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.

MINISTRY The Sister to Sister Book Club will read for its April session, Abraham's Well by Sharon Ewell Foster. Ministry s next gathering takes place April 14 th in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 AM. REVEREND DR. CALVIN O. BUTTS, III will host a SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM In The Abyssinian Baptist Church Blue Room Response to Rasmoore@abyssinian.org is Required by Thursday, April 12, 2018 GOOD GRIEF NEWS! Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush (co-leaders of Abyssinian s Good Grief Bereavement Ministry), will cofacilitate Grief and Bereavement Sessions with residents at The Abyssinian Towers. Grief and Bereavement groups can be an intricate component for healing and finding comfort after loss of a loved one, friend, or neighbor. Beginning April 17, 2018, Dr. McCurtis and Dr. Bush will conduct Grief and Bereavement sessions at Abyssinian Towers every three months, on 2 nd Tuesdays. Grief and Bereavement sessions normally held at The Abyssinian Baptist Church on Tuesdays noted below will be held at Abyssinian Towers (50 West 131 st Street between Lenox Ave./Malcolm X Blvd. & Fifth Avenue in Lower Level Community Room). The Abyssinian Baptist Church family is welcome to join! 2018 Grief and Bereavement Sessions at Abyssinian Towers: Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Except for Tuesdays listed above at Abyssinian Towers, Dr. McCurtis and Dr. Bush s schedule at The Abyssinian Baptist Church remains the same. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted

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

EDUCATION DOCUMENTARY SCREENING MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 The Abyssinian Baptist Church Vestry 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM hosted by The Abyssinian Baptist Church, Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC), and Harlem Renaissance Education Pipeline (HREP), BACKPACK FULL OF CASH explores cost of privatizing public education in Harlem. Panel Discussion follows screening with Dept. of Education, Charter Authorizer, Elected Officials, District 5 Educators and Parents. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Register Via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backpack-full-of-cash-tickets-44486720980

ARTS & CULTURE To mark the 50 th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination, Abyssinian Baptist Church Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, and Reverend Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, will discuss the continuing role of New York s African American churches in advancing civil rights and social activism with Carol Jenkins, host of Black America on CUNY TV. Singer, Imani Uzuri, will perform.

See Grammy-nominated, IMANI WINDS, featuring Abyssinian Member & Bassoonist, MONICA ELLIS, in rare NY Performance For over 20 years, the pre-dominantly African-American Classical Wind Quintet has taken a unique path carving out a distinctive presence with dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, adventurous collaborations, and inspirational outreach, performing for audiences around the globe. On Wednesday, April 11 th, Imani Winds performs in Concert at The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts-Rockefeller University Caspary Auditorium, 1230 York Avenue, East 66 th Street at 7:30 PM. Visit imaniwinds.com for ticket information. Save the Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 for FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical. Scan New York presents this benefit performance featuring Special Guest MC, Corey Stoll, and Post-Performance Panel Moderator, Budd Mishkin (from NY1). Event takes place at St. Peter s Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (54 th Street), 6:00 PM. SCHOLARSHIP The Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pi Kappa Omega Chapter, will award four scholarships to deserving students: Three undergraduate college scholarships to an African-American or Latino American student who will enroll full-time in an accredited four year college or university commencing in the summer or in the fall of 2018, and The Jimmia Joy Blakely- Woodyard Memorial Medical Scholarship to an African-American or Latina woman currently pursuing a degree in the field of medicine (i.e. nursing, medicine, pharmacology, etc.). All Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2018. For copy of scholarship applications, visit: www.pikappaomega.org or for more information, go to: scholarship@pikappaomega.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 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 10030 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255 (F)