v Worship Service YOUTH SUNDAY July 31, 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 James Davis Jr., Organist Leader: Call to Worship Beloved, we are the children of God. People: We have been shaped and molded in the image of God. Leader: ALL: Mekhi L. Williams We are the children of God. What we shall be is not yet known; yet, we strive to be more like God in every way. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Blessed Quietness" #374 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading #31 Love New Testament Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Michelle Parker Miles Harrison Kiara Cruz Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "My Help Cometh from the Lord" Jackie Gouche Farris Soloist: Kimani Thomas-Fitzsimmons, Mezzo-soprano Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "Be Grateful" Walter Hawkins Soloist: Hortensia Gooding, Soprano Sermon and Invitation Invitational Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "It's Only a Test" VaShawn Mitchell/LarryTrotter Soloist: Yvonne Lucas, Contralto
Doxology Offertory Prayer Reed Harris Butts Recessional "No, Not One" #308 Benediction and Amen 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 Kennedy Jarvis NEW MEMBERS CLASS SCHEDULE - Meets Sundays, 8:30 AM Blue Room Class #1 At the Cross: Jesus and Salvation September 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices September 11 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow September 18 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship September 25 *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, August 17, 2016. To register, call x255. SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Abyssinian s Sunday Worship schedule will be adjusted to one service at 10:00 AM on all Sundays in August (8/7 8/28), and Sundays, September 4 & September 11. We return to Sunday Worship Services at 9 AM & 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 18 SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR NURSERY AGE CHILDREN The Abyssinian Sunday School Nursery will be closed all Sundays in August, and reopens Sunday, September 18 (for 9 AM & 11:30 AM services). Special thanks to Nursery Director, Mrs. Patricia Feimster, and the Teachers Team for their ongoing commitment to serving God through the ministry of our young people! SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR ABYSSINIAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Members, please note the Credit Union s summer schedule effective Wednesday, August 3 to Sunday, September 11: Credit Union will be open all Sundays in August, and September 11 after 10 AM service, and will close at 2 PM. Credit Union will be closed all Wednesdays in August, as well as Wednesday, September 7, and will be closed on Sunday, September 4 for Labor Day Holiday. Regular Credit Union hours resumes on Wednesday, 9/14 and Sunday, 9/18.
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
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!!!
The Joshua Ministry s 2016 Spiritual Retreat takes place at Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford, CT, on Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25. This year s Retreat theme, The Other Side: Calming Storms, Crossing Borders (Mark 4:35) will focus on how Christ challenges us to let go of familiar habits, places and relationships, and invites us to live beyond our comfort zones. Annual Joshua Ministry Retreat is designed to address the spiritual needs of leaders and professionals who seek to live out their faith in a bold, courageous way. Join us for a weekend of inspiring preaching and worship, thought-provoking workshops, fellowship, and relaxation! Register in elevator lobby after worship services. For more information/assistance, call 212. 862.7474 x212, or via email: joshua@abyssinian.org It s time to go to the other side!
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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