Worship Service COMMUNION March 19, 2017

Worship Service COMMUNION March 19, 2017 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 Leader: Call to Worship They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. People: Lord, we wait patiently in your presence. Leader: They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. People: God gives power to the faint and strength to those without power. Leader: Lift us up! People: Make us strong! Leader: Help us walk. People: Help us run! Make us fly! All: They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. Lord, we come to wait in your presence. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Christ is All" #363 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & "Solid Rock" Walter Hawkins The Total Praise Ensemble Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & "He's Everything to Me (Christ is All)" The Total Praise Ensemble arr. Ernest Davis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian & "How Much Do I Owe" The Total Praise Ensemble Melvin Dawson Soloist: Michael Adams, Tenor

Sermon and Invitation Invitational The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread "At the Cross" #264 F) The Cup "There Is a Fountain" #257 "He Has Done Great Things for Me" #507 Choral Benediction 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.

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 April 2 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices April 9 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow March 19 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship February 26 PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station in back of the main Sanctuary s center aisle, and via www.abyssinian.org/connect/prayerrequests/. To Request Prayer or Visitation, call Abyssinian s 24 Hour Sick & Shut-In Line: 212.862.7474, x205. Abyssinians In Need of Prayer Bereavement: Family of Abyssinian member, Barry Williams (recently passed away of heart attack); Greer Ellis Coleman (in passing of mother, Carol Ife Larena); Deacon James McShay and family of Oreatha McShay; Karima Wilkins Smartt and family of Saundra Wilkins; Family of Joe David Garner; Deacon Bertram Knight (passing of father), Barry Cox (passing of Brother). Sick/Shut-In & Recovering: Deaconess Eloise Butts (Mother of Pastor Butts); Deaconesses: Jessie Green, Bernice Fife, Mattie Copeland and Ayikailey Jackson; Deacon Jerome Tolbert and Deacon Douglas Solomon; Bro. Cecil Jones, Virginia Ginny Smith; Alfreda Gatling; Raine Dorsey; Ernestine Burgess, and E. Denise Perry. 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 its new time, 6:30 PM, in the Nursery and must be attended by parents who want to have their child blessed at Abyssinian. Next Class: Wednesday, April 19, 2017. To register, call Minister Pamela Mason, Ext. 204. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Reverend Butts & The Abyssinian Family In our time of loss, you granted us peace and healing through your kind words and deeds, and we are forever grateful. ~ Tramel and Jared Garner To Reverend & Mrs. Butts, Ministerial Staff, Music Ministry, Trustees, Deacons, Deaconesses, Church Staff and The Abyssinian Church Family Thank you for your abundant love and prayers during the illness and loss of my beloved father, Henry Greenup. You have provided great comfort and your support is sincerely appreciated. ~ Valencia Sherman-Greenup & Family

THE ABYWEST COMMUNITY CENTER IS COMING ALIVE! As we continue fundraising to meet our $12 million goal to complete AbyWest, we would like to share preliminary renderings of the Community Center s Reception Area and Fellowship Hall. We envision a space where members can gather and fellowship before and after worship services, and it would also function as a Hall for special occasions and events. We urge you to continue supporting this effort, and remain diligent and prayerful as we strive to reach our goal.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BIBLE QUEST This exercise is designed to stimulate a thirst for biblical knowledge 1. Who were the three women that used their own means to support Jesus ministry? [Luke 8:1-3] 2. What does Jesus say about how we should appear when fasting? [Matthew 6:16-18] 3. Name the queen who disobeyed the King s command [Esther 1:11-12] 4. Whose mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever before Jesus touched her hand? [Matthew 8:14] ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2017 WINTER SERIES 2017 BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Noonday Bible Study - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Rev. Rashad Moore March 20, 27 April 3, 10, 24 May 1,8,15, 22 Brotherhood Bible Study - 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rev. Reginald Bachus March 27 April 10, 24 May 8, 22 Sisterhood Bible Study - 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rev. Itang Young March 27 April 10, 24 May 8, 22 Young Adult Brunch & Bible Study* - Rev. Bachus/Rev. Moore Saturday March 25 th *To Register for Young Adult Brunch & Bible Study Sessions, call Miranda Mifflin, 212 862-7474 x216 Sunday Morning Bible Study-Deacon Augustus Sam & Deaconess Gwenette Reese It s New! Sunday morning Bible Study has a new vision for a new 2017 season. This study of God s Word is designed to expand its reach to those who are interested in applying practical solutions to everyday issues. Give the Holy Spirit latitude in your life, as you read the Bible through the lens of the African American experience. Meet us immediately following Sunday Morning Praying Band Service in the 1 st floor Conference Rm. 8:45 AM 9:45 AM. You ll be glad you did!

DAILY MEDITATIONS AND PRAYER STARTERS A CHURCH IN THE WILD The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness. Jeremiah 31:2 Day 16 -March 16 - Scripture: Isaiah 58:6 - Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Prayer Starter: As we journey through the wilderness, lead us to a deeper faith that challenges injustice as we seek to build a better society for all. Day 17 - March 17- Scripture: Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Prayer Starter: Good shepherd, help us to trust you more than anything else, that we may know the joy and freedom of living in your perfect security. Day 18 - March 18 - Scripture: John 3:1-2 - Now there was a Pharisee names Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God Prayer Starter: In this wilderness moment, unsettle us. Unstick us from our familiar life, and transform us in your newness. Day 19 - March 19 - Scripture: I Kings 17:2 - You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there. Prayer Starter: Sustain us in the wilderness with the energy, courage, freedom, and authority that we may be your disciples of love and healing in the world. Amen. Day 20 - March 20 - Scripture: Isaiah 42:16 - I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough place into level ground. Prayer Starter: In the midst of uncertainty and discomfort, teach us a song that reminds us of your faithfulness in seasons of change. Day 21 - March 21 - Scripture: Luke 24:35 - Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of bread. Prayer Starter: Dear Lord, meet us in the everydayness of our lives. Teach us to love as you love. Empower us to live the story of the Gospel. Day 22 - March 22 - Scripture: Isaiah 55:8 - For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Prayer Starter: Help us to embrace the changes that we see in our lives. Help us to leave our old ways so that we may be open to your plans for our future. Day 23 - March 23 - Scripture: Romans 10:9 - If you confess with your life that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Prayer Starter: God, you call us to a radical love. May we be on the way to loving others beyond our differences, as we prepare for your resurrection.

MINISTRY

Sunday, March 26, 2017 following the 11:30 AM service The Deaconesses of Abyssinian will host The Blessed 90 s Fellowship Reception in Aby Café for more information, contact: Deaconess Barbara Hines 212-534-0683 I will satisfy you with long life Psalm 91:16a The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry s April reading is Behold the Dreamers: A Novel by Imbolo MBUE. The Ministry will meet on Saturday April 8 th in the Fellowship Hall, 10:00 AM.

THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEMINAR How to maximize all your financial potential while placing tithing as a top priority! Sunday March 26, 2017 following the 9:00 AM worship service This seminar is designed to create alignment within the church and the biblical connection to tithing. Breakout sessions will focus on purposeful generosity and budget planning. Come prepared for a workshop on how to organize a personal budget facilitators Jana D. Handwerk, Financial Planner, Mass Mutual Cazembe Bektemba, CPA, Watson & Rice 7 Items for Creating a Solid Financial future for your family and Stewardship for the Church: Create a budget and expense report to assess where you are now. Automate your savings and gifting to the Church, before you spend; Give 10% for stewardship to the Church and put away at least 10% of your income in a retirement account or savings. Include a motivational item such as a dream apartment or a trip/experience with family. Limit entertainment overdose. (Commit to things that you can afford and have a passion for). No spending one day a month/week. Make a plan to walk to Church or make lunch for you and your partner. Skyping is free, and you can go online to find free events. Remember that less is more, look for alternatives! Let us show you ways to be more cost effective. Carry cash, reduce credit purchases, be aware that small items add up. Swiping plastic does not have the same realization as paying cash. Give! Paradoxically, being generous makes us feel abundant, and GOD rewards us by giving us more. The start of Spring brings new growth and financial possibilities, and we want you to take action by planting seeds of prosperity for yourself and the church. Money is a deeply personal subject and financial circumstances vary greatly from individual to individual as well as family to family. There are no one size fits all rules regarding money and financial planning.

Celebrate Jesus, the Risen Saviour on Resurrection Sunday, April 16, 2017-8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

AFFILIATE NEWS Congratulations to Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School! (TMALS) on being nominated as a RESPECT FOR ALL SCHOOL. Winning school will be announced at Awards Ceremony on April 3 rd (location TBD). A Respect for All School serves as a resource for other schools interested in consultation and/or inter-visitation to learn more about best practices in promoting respect within the school community. The award is presented by the NYC Department of Education - Office of Safety and Youth Development. TMALS School and students will also be featured on National Public Radio s (NPR) Invisibilia's Podcast on Human Behavior and Emotions with particular focus on the school s work with Yale on Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness Invisibilia (Latin for invisible things) is about invisible forces that control human behavior ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotions. Praises to God, and Applause to Principal Dawn Brooks DeCosta, Teachers, Staff and Students of Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School. UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION All Women are invited to attend the General Board Meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the United Missionary Baptist Association (WAUMBA) to be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, 10 AM in The Abyssinian Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Deaconess Eleanor Olive is President. SCHOLARSHIP Support the Thurgood Marshall Academies PUSH through the Pipeline Scholarship Fund. Give online at https://www.gofundme.com/tmapushscholarships or by mail at ADC/PUSH, 131 West 138 th Street, LL, New York, NY 10030. The Pi Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. offers Four Scholarships to deserving students Three undergraduate college scholarships will be awarded to African-American or Latino American student who enrolls full-time in accredited four-year college or university commencing in summer or fall of 2017; and, The Jimmia Joy Blakely-Woodyard Memorial Medical Scholarship to African-American or Latino woman pursuing a degree in medicine (i.e. nursing, medicine, pharmacology, etc.). All Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2017 Deadline. For more information or to download scholarship applications, visit www.pikappaomega.org. Send questions to scholarship@pikappaomega.org. The Scholarship Committee of North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. supports young African-American women in need of financial assistance in their pursuit of a college degree. This four-year scholarship (up to $2,000 per year) is available to eligible female students attending a public high school in Manhattan. Visit www.nmacdst.org to download application, and for eligibility details. Send questions to scholarship@nmacdst.org.

ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM Abyssinian member, Suzanne Woodard & All Female Trio, will be showcased at New Harlem Besamé, 2070 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (corner of 124 th Street & ACP Blvd.). Come hear Sassy Jazz Vocals by Suz with legendary Bertha Hope on Piano, Mimi Jones on Bass, and Camille Gainer-Jones on Drums. COMING BACK TO HARLEM! Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries presents Tell-It, Sing-It, Shout-It - The Sisters Speak! Written & Directed by Hazel Rosetta Smith Musical Director Phyllis Renee Credle The Cast: Phyllis Renee Credle, Rev. Lillian Allen, Hazel Rosetta Smith, Anita Wells, and Abyssinian s Claudine Rucker Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:00 PM at The Abyssinian Baptist Church Donation: $30 ~ Purchase Tickets in the Abyssinian Elevator Lobby after worship services Or Call Hazel Rosetta Smith, 212.362.3681 ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ABYWEST Make Checks Payable To: The Abyssinian Baptist Church

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 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