Worship Service BAPTISM March 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY

Worship Service BAPTISM March 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY And the multitudes that went before Him and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.! Matthew 21-8-9 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Prelude 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Roy Jennings, Organist LaFredrick Coaxner, Conductor Leader: Call to Worship When times get tough and tomorrow seems unpromising, we lift our hands, wave our palms, and raise our voices for we have a Savior. People: Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you! Leader: In the midst of pervasive injustice and oppression, our eyes are still fixed on Jesus, our victorious and conquering King. People: Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you! Leader: All: In this hour of worship, we come with lifted hands, waving palms, and raised voices to proclaim that you are King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you! Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Praise Him! Praise Him!" #178 Invocation and Chant "Standing in the Need of Prayer" arr. John P. Kee Soloist: Michael Adams, tenor Responsive Reading Triumphant Entry #66 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Ride On King Jesus" arr. Wilmington Chester Mass Choir Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "At Calvary" arr. Wilmington Chester Mass Choir Sermon and Invitational

Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "There's a Stranger in Town" Charles Nicks Doxology Offertory Prayer Baptism Benediction and Amen Recessional "Victory In Jesus" #261 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 1 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 March 25 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 18th.. PRAYER REQUESTS Bereavement Violet Payne & Family of husband/aby member Les Payne, Brenda McLaughlin and Herbert McLaughlin (passing of Aunt, Evelyn Crosby), Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Deaconess Bernice Fife, Dea. Benjamin Barrow, Dea. Harold Sawyer, Dea. Augustus Sam, Dea. Douglas Solomon, Kenzo Onwuachi (son of Tiffanie and Udo Onwuachi recovering from procedure), Reggie Jordan (wife Josephine Jordan recovering from stroke at Montefoire Hospital, Bx), Grant Reid (recovering at home from spinal surgery), 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, Deborah Young (daughter of Marcella Maxwell), Rose Hilton (relative of Estelle Hilton Khanna), sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Deaconesses Jessie Green, Ayikailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais, Elizabeth Jackson), Ernestine Burgess, Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Calvin Butts, and my Abyssinian brothers and sisters - Thank you for your prayers and expressions of sympathy in the passing of my brother. Throughout the 25+ years that I ve been an Abyssinian member, your constant support has comforted me in the passages of my mother and brothers. I am a witness that we are indeed family and we do care and love one another. ~ Londel Davis

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-institute-for-christianeducation/ As we enter HOLY WEEK, be intentional about taking time to center yourself as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. 1. Who did Jesus pray for just before he was taken prisoner by soldiers from the chief priests and Pharisees? 2. Name the woman in the Book of John who anointed Jesus head with expensive perfume while he reclined at the table with his friend, Lazarus. 3. On the way to his crucifixion, what did Jesus say to the women who mourned and wailed? 4. Who were the women at the foot of the Cross of Jesus Christ?. AICE 2018 Winter/Spring Course Series The Cross And The Lynching Tree Reverend Rashad Moore Tuesday, 3/27 6:30 8:00 PM Vestry God s Leading Ladies Min. Pamela D. Mason 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15 7:00 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. Hosanna: A Spiritual Journey through Holy Week Min. Pamela D. Mason Tues. 3/27, Thur. 4/5 7:00 8:30 PM 1 ST Floor Conf. Rm. Transitioning through the Lenten Season into Holy Week humbles our hearts and causes us to reflect on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Join us as we explore the Gospel for deepened understanding of the Triumphal Entry, Cleansing of the temple, Last Supper, and Arrest and Trial of Jesus. What is God saying today about the awesome sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf and the power that was released at the Cross and deposited into us as modern-day disciples? Biblical Principles for Managing Work/Life Conflict Min. Pamela D. Mason Thur. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 7:00 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.

LENTEN SEASON PRAYERS & SCRIPTURES 40 Sun. Mar 25 41 Mon. Mar 26 42 Tue. Mar 27 Luke 10:23 - Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it. Prayer Starter: Give us the blessing of a new vision to see your power at work. May we walk in your light as we live out your alternative vision for our lives. John 2:19 - Jesus answered them, Destroy this temple, and three days I will raise it up. Prayer Starter: In this season of Lenten, give us the wisdom to turn away from the distractions that have led us away from your will. Lead us toward the true temple that is our highest joy and deepest purpose Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:8 - And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Prayer Starter: In this week of anticipation of your resurrection, grant us a new mind, a new readiness, and new heart that we might empty ourselves to be filled by your divine power. 43 Wed. Mar 28 44 Thu. Mar 29 Matthew 21:42 - The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Prayer Starter: We give you thanks, Dear God, for finding purpose in rejected stones. Order our steps that we may continue to serve you. Amen Maundy Thursday - Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Prayer Starter: God of bright hope, we fix our eyes toward the resurrection of Jesus, while we live in the darkness of this week. We trust and follow you. 45 Fri. Mar 30 46 Sat. Mar 31 Good Friday - Psalm 69:33 - For the Lord hears the needy, and does not despise his own that are in bonds. God of the oppressed, you have taught us how to speak in the face of injustice, to tell the truth and expose inhumanity. Make us bold to follow the example of Jesus as we serve our present age. John 20:1- Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark Prayer Starter: Although we seem to be staring in the darkness, dear God, our eyes are fixed on you. Teach us how to trust the silent moments of life, knowing that you will come to us again. Amen.

HOLY WEEK A very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and laid them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried out saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the LORD; Hosanna in the Highest. MATTHEW 21: 8-9 HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm Sunday, March 25 WORSHIP SERVICES 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM BAPTISM 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 28 WOMEN S MINISTRY REVIVAL NIGHT 7:00 PM Guest Revivalist: Reverend Racquel C.N. Gill Maundy Thursday, March 29 HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 PM Good Friday, March 30 Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Preacher at JOINT GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE with Mother AME Zion Church 140 West 137 th Street New York, NY 10030 11:00 AM Celebrate Jesus Christ,The Risen Savior RESURRECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 1 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Worship Services Easter Monday, April 2 Abyssinian Baptist Church and Administrative Offices Closed

WOMEN S MONTH EVENTS CREDIT UNION OPERATION HOURS FOR WOMEN S MONTH On Wednesdays during Women's Month (March 7, 14 and 21) The Abyssinian Baptist Church Federal Credit Union will be open 6 PM 7 PM only. Credit Union resumes regular Wednesday hours on March 28.

MINISTRY The Sister to Sister book club will read for its April session, Abraham's Well by Sharon Ewell Foster. Minsitry s next gathering takes place April 14 th in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 AM. The Abyssinian Baptist Church Deaconess Board hosts The Blessed 90 s Fellowship Reception in Aby Café Today, Sunday, March 25, 2018 following 11:30 AM Service I will satisfy you with long life Psalm 91:16a

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

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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 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)