Worship Service COMMUNION Sunday, November 19, 2017 GLOBAL MISSION SUNDAY 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 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" arr. Dan Miller Courtney Carey, Guest Conductor Leader: Call to Worship I will bless the Lord at all times, God s praises shall continually be in my mouth. People: We bless God with every ounce of our being, and in every moment of our lives. Leader: My soul shall make its boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and me glad. People: O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt God s name together. All: We will serve God and all of God s children, with every moment of our lives. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Rejoice, O Pure in Heart" #537 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "Glorious Everlasting" M. Thomas Cousins Pastoral Emphasis Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "He Never Failed Me Yet" Robert Ray Soloist: Charlotte Small, Mezzo-soprano Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "More Love to Thee" arr. Joseph Joubert Soloist: Brittany Robinson, Soprano
Sermon and Invitation Invitational The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread Roun About de Mountain arr. Roland Hayes Soloist: Karmesha Peake, Mezzo-soprano F) The Cup "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" #256 Choral Benediction Postlude "Now Thank We All Our God" Sigfrid Karg-Elert 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 December 3 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices December 10 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow November 19 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship November 26 Prayer: Pray for Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering, in Bereavement Deaconess Barbara Hines (Hospitalized for leg injury), Callie Isom (Mother of Aby member Phil Isom), Deacon Oscar West (father of Aby member, Ron West) Deaconesses Bernice Fife, Jessie Green, Ayikailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais; Elizabeth Jackson (at Kings Harbor Nursing Home, Bronx), Ernestine Burgess, Bobby Feimster, Rether Parker, Alvin and Norma Harvin, Fredricka Tolbert, former Trustee, Rich Mitchell, Reverend Lillian Brown Gold, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Chair, Alexis Thomas), Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry. BEREAVEMENT Brother David Holman (passing of wife); Deacon Douglas Solomon (passing of brother), Reverend Jerome Robinson and Aby Church Clerk, Sheila Boston- Robinson, Esq. (passing of Rev. Robinson s mother), Family of Aby member, the late Dale Burley; Families of Fred Staton and Barbara Campbell; JoElla Caughman (passing of grandson), Deacon Herbert & Deaconess Patricia Proctor (passing of mother), Ginger Solis (passing of aunt Gloria Toote). 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, December 20 th. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Butts, Reverend Bachus, Kevin Sibley, LaFrederick Coaxner, The Diaconate, and the Abyssinian Church Family and friends Thank you for supporting me and my family at the Funeral Service for our brother, Earl Brown. We send our love to everyone who sent cards, prayers, and extended blessings to us. God bless you all. ~ Deacon Douglas and Deaconess Sylvia Solomon HOLIDAY CLOSING The Abyssinian Baptist Church Administrative Offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 rd. The Church and its Administrative Offices will also be closed on Friday, November 24 th.
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.
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH MISSIONARY MINISTRY 2017 STEWARDSHIP REPORT The mission of The Abyssinian Baptist Church Missionary Ministry is to evangelize and spread the Gospel through intercessory prayer, visitation, scripture reading, food distribution, educational workshops and donations, as well as faithful service to the sick and shut-in, the incarcerated, seniors, and those in need, locally, nationally, and internationally. VISITATION Abyssinian Missionaries shared encouragement with the church s sick and shut-in members through cards, calls, home, and hospital visits. We supported grieving missionary members and their families. Further, Abyssinian Missionaries delivered over 30 Easter Lilies and The Daily Word to Sick & Shut-in members and others during Holy Week and beyond Resurrection Sunday. Sadly, this year we lost our longtime member, Sister Edythe Cherry. FOREIGN MISSION The Abyssinian Missionary Ministry also supported the church s affiliate, Abyssinian Fund, with donations and assistance. We are committed to assisting Reverend Itang Young in the work of AbyFund, and remain supportive of international projects supported by the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. We made our annual contribution to the Hospital in Malawi, Africa, attended The Foreign Mission Rally in November 2017, the United Missionary Baptist Association s World Day of Prayer in November 2017, and maintain our membership in the Loyal Boosters. HOME MISSIONS At home, we donated clothing to various Nursing homes through the Women s Auxiliary of the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention (EBMC). We supply food and clothing to the Shelter for new families as needed. During the upcoming holiday season, Abyssinian Missionaries will once again support local seniors and families in the Harlem Community who are in need through the Charlyce B. Sampson Christmas Love Basket effort. We anticipate distributing 200 baskets, and thank God for the generous donations from numerous Abyssinian service ministries, church members, and the 100 Black Men Organization. The Missionary s Ministry remains enthusiastic in support of our church s AbyWest project. GENERAL Throughout 2017, our members supported Harlem and greater NYC Churches in celebrations, revivals, workshops and conferences. Our members attended the National Baptist Convention in September 2017; all sessions of the United Missionary Baptist Association, and we were present at the October 2017 Annual Session when Abyssinian s Deaconess Chair, Eleanor E. Olive, gave her first Annual Report as President of The Women s Auxiliary to the United Missionary Baptist Association; We supported and served at the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention, and we collaborated with the Abyssinian American Baptist Women s Ministry and Abyssinian s Health Ministry. The Missionary Ministry has, and will continue to achieve its mission duties. We seek the Lord s guidance for the plans that we hope to expand in the areas of Foreign and Home Mission.
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH MISSIONARY MINISTRY OFFICERS Susie L. Drayton President Hazel R. Smith 1 st Vice President Barbara MacNeal, 2 nd Vice President Trustee Lillie May Financial Secretary Mary Frasier Ass t Financial Secretary Deaconess Sylvia Solomon Treasurer Louise Harris Ass t Treasurer Michelle Kelly Recording Secretary Shirley Melvin Ass t Recording Sec y Inez Alexander Corresponding Secretary Patricia McDaniels Ass t Corresponding Sec y Abraham Christopher Gowan, III Worship Leader Deacon Calvin O. Butts, IV Liaison Deacon MEMBERS Shirley Adams B. Pynne Bertsche Andrea Brown Rebecca Brown Virginia Brown Joseph Bunn Ernestine Burgess Lois Butler First Lady Mrs. Patricia Butts Oscar Carter Anasa Chappell Barbara Harte Charles Nicolette Cunningham Bealer Dennard Jacqueline Diaz-Olive Loretta Donaldson Imogene Evans Mary Faulkner Paula Fitchett Monique Fletcher Christine Fields Patricia Garey Sonia Glaspie Deaconess Jessie Green Addie B. Greer Kimberly Harris Trustee Shirley Harrison Monica Harte-Palmer Minnie Hebbons Arvernetta Henry Patricia Hepburn Amelia Johnson B. Kaye Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Grace L. Jones Estelle Hilton Khanna Sharon Long Hastie Lowther Roderick MacNeal Betty J. Manor Sheila Mason Deaconess Thelma Mason Ethel McCullum Chrystal McKay Shirley McLaurin Isabella Minns Marietta Morrell Yvette Morrell-Lewis Evelyn Neal E. Dolores O'Connor Deaconess Eleanor Olive Karen R. Owes Bianca Raysor Chyrisse Robinson Deaconess Rosemary Robinson Lola Rozier Bernice Rutherford Hazel Samuels Annie Singleton Brucie Smith Stephanie Stevens Yvette Tient'chu Myrtle Tully Cynthia Wade Alma Warren MaryAnn Washington-Diaz Walteen Whitfield Christine Williams
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2017 Fall Series GOD S LEADING LADIES Instructor: Min. Pamela D. Mason 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 7 PM 8:30 PM The Holy Bible is filled with stories of God s leading ladies who played an essential role in the work of salvation. Whether they defied a king s orders to kill Hebrew babies, taking the lead on the battlefield, or risking their lives to save an entire people on the verge of destruction, we honor their sacrifice as we celebrate our own. 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. Contact Min. Pamela D. Mason for additional information: pdmason@abyssinian.org or 212 862-7474 x204 NOON DAY BIBLE STUDY MONDAYS - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM November 27 December 4, 11, 18 Instructor: Reverend Rashad Moore BIBLE QUEST How many questions can you respond to before checking the Abyssinian website for correct Bible reference points? Go to http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christianeducation/abyssinian-institute-for-christian-education/ Stay intentional about taking time to center yourself, as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. 1) Who was God talking to when He said, As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee? 2) In which Psalm will you find O Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endures forever? 3) Which town of people asked Jesus to stay with them for two days after hearing the testimony of the woman at the well? 4) Who was Jesus talking to in The Book of John about being born again?
MINISTRY THE LOVE & MARRIAGE MINISTRY IS BACK! All Married and Engaged Couples are invited to the Ministry s Christmas Meet and Greet on Friday, December 15, 2017, 6:30 PM in the Blue Room. Bring your good cheer, best practices for a successful marriage, and your spirit for a collaboration toward breaking new ground as a ministry rooted in love. Light refreshments will be served. For questions, contact Deacon Keith and Deaconess I. Javette Hines at love@abyssinian.org
THE ABYSSINIAN MISSIONARY MINISTRY Is Preparing 200 Christmas Love/Food Baskets For Needy Families Of Our Community. The Ministry is appealing to ALL ABYSSINIAN MINISTRY LEADERS AND MINISTRY MEMBERS to support this Annual effort by making a Monetary Donation to purchase food for our 2017 Christmas Love/Food Baskets. Donations will be collected up to Sunday, December 17, 2017. Please check your Ministry mailbox after worship services for the Missionary s Love Basket request form. THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY extends deep appreciation to ALL who ve made donations to our cchurch s Food Distribution effort. There remains a need for non-perishables such as: canned vegetables, canned fruit, and canned soup. Please leave donations of these items at the lobby reception desk any weekday during office hours: (10 AM 6 PM), and/or on Sundays following worship services. We thank God for your Spirit of Generosity! For 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 are held Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the 1 st Floor Nursery. Facilitated by Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush. Next Session takes place, Tuesday, November 28 th. Contact Reverend Itang Young for required registration Ext. 220 or iyoung@abyssinian.org. ** IMPORTANT REMINDER ** for ABYSSINIAN MINISTRY LEADERS If you did not secure a copy of the 2018 Ministry Annual Plan (MAP) at the Ministry Leader s Meeting, MAPs are available at the Reception Desk located in the Church Elevator Lobby MAP SUBMISSION DEADLINE Sunday, December 17, 2017! Thank you for your Cooperation!
COMMUNITY The Annual Joint Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Thursday, November 23, 2017 11:00 AM Mt. Calvary/St. Mark s United Methodist Church 49-55 Edgecombe Avenue between 137 th /139 th Streets, New York, NY 10030 Participating Churches The Abyssinian Baptist Church Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Mt. Calvary/St. Mark s United Methodist Church St. James Presbyterian Church Following Joint Worship Service The Brotherhood Ministry hosts Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner Aby Café 12:30 PM Come Enjoy A Thanksgiving Meal of Holiday Favorites THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSING The Abyssinian Baptist Church Administrative offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017. The Abyssinian Church and its Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 24 th.
FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SATURDAY December 9, 2017 10:00 AM 4:00 PM AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA AKA At The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place New York, NY 10030
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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 (F)