Worship Service March 18, 2018 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 Dina Foster Osbourne, Organist When Morning Gilds the Skies LaFredrick Coaxner, Conductor arr. Dennis Johnson Leader: Call to Worship O come, let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation! People: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Leader: All: We gather together this morning, we come as empty pitchers before a full fountain, dipping our souls in the cool refreshing springs of God s hope. Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, fill us with Your love and restore unto us the joy of Your salvation. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional Great Is Thy Faithfulness #158 Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble My Everything Richard Smallwood Pastoral Emphasis Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble The Blood Still Works Malcolm Williams Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble I'll Trust You Richard Smallwood
Sermon and Invitation Invitational The Supper: A) Hymn B) New Members C) Witnessing D) Consecration E) The Bread Always Kirk Franklin F) The Cup The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power #256 Choral Benediction Postlude Toccata by Leon Boellmann 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 March 18 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, March 21 st. PRAYER REQUESTS Bereavement Greer Ellis Coleman (Aunt), Cody Goudeau (Grandfather), Carole Eady Porcher (Father), Yvonne Pannell and Latricia Dawn Garland (Carl Stanley, Sr.), Latasha McEachim (mother). Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering Deaconess Bernice Fife (Hospitalized), Deacon Benjamin Barrow, Deacon Harold Sawyer, Deacon Augustus Sam, Deacon Douglas Solomon, Grant Reid (recovering from spinal surgery), Martha Goodman, Robert D. Williams (recovering from surgery), Wayne Deas (patient at Penn Medicine, Princeton NJ), Barbara Martin (in post-surgery recovery), 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 (sister-in-law of Estelle Hilton Khanna), sister of Deacon Paul Brady, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Aby Deaconesses Jessie Green, Ayikailey Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais, Elizabeth Jackson (Kings Harbor Nursing Home, Bx), Ernestine Burgess, Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry.
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.
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 This exercise is designed to stimulate a thirst for biblical knowledge Strengthen your awareness of biblical facts by responding to as many questions as possible before checking the scripture reference points provided by using the link below to check your answers. http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-for-christianeducation/ During this season of Lent, be intentional about taking time to center yourself as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. 1. Who, besides Jesus, fasted for 40 days and 40 nights? 2. How should we present ourselves publicly while fasting? 3. What were the prophets and teachers doing at Antioch when Barnabas and Saul were called by the Holy Spirit to go forth on a missionary journey? 4. According to the Book of James, good faith must be accompanied by what? AICE 2018 Winter/Spring Course Series The Cross And The Lynching Tree Reverend Rashad Moore Mondays 3/19, 3/26 6:30 8:00 PM Vestry God s Leading Ladies Min. Pamela D. Mason 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/17 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 Thur. 3/22, 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 33 Sun. Mar 18 34 Mon. Mar 19 35 Tue. Mar 20 36 Wed. Mar 21 37 Thu. Mar 22 38 Fri. Mar 23 39 Sat. Mar 24 Scripture: Genesis 17:17 - Can a child be born to a man who is 100 years old? Can Sarah, who is 90 years old, bear a child Prayer Starter: Open us to the power of your creative word, that we may embrace the endless possibilities of life in a extraordinary way. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 - And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another Prayer Starter: God of endless possibilities, keep us restless and hopefilled while we are becoming what you are calling us to be. Scripture: Luke 15:17 - But when he came to himself he said, How many of my father s hired hands have bread enough to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! Prayer Starter: Merciful God, bring us to our ourselves. Turn our hearts away from selfish motives and toward you, our true joy and desire. Scripture: I Corinthians 1:29 - God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing the things that are. Prayer Starter: You have called us as ordinary people to do extraordinary work together as a church. Give us the strength to break the barriers that divide us, that we may stand together in your name. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:34 - I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. Prayer Starter: Your undying love gives the gift of a do-over. May we find freedom in the opportunity to start over again. Amen. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31- The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. Prayer Starter: In this season of wilderness, free us from a limited imagination that looks for the familiar old thing. Open us to the gift of new life, the gift that Jesus gives over and over again. Scripture: And among them all, no one was found to compare Daniel, Hannah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore, they were stationed in the king s court. Prayer Starter: You have called us to resist the powers of the empire. May we not compromise our integrity in the face of evil.
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. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you I Thessalonians 5:16-18 THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYING BAND Celebrates its 117 th Anniversary on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 5:00 AM service in the Vestry, and breakfast following at 7:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Reverend Lee Hodge, Praying Band Ministry Leader. The Abyssinian Deaconess Board hosts The Blessed 90 s Fellowship Reception in Aby Café Sunday, March 25, 2018 following the 11:30 AM Service for more information, contact: Deaconess Barbara Hines 212-534-0683 I will satisfy you with long life Psalm 91:16a THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY extends deep appreciation to ALL who ve made donations to our church s Food Distribution effort. There remains a need for non-perishables such as: canned vegetables, fruits, and soup. Please continue to donate these canned items at the lobby reception desk weekdays during office hours: (10 AM 6 PM), and/or on Sundays following worship services. When dropping off donations, please also leave your name/contact details for the Pantry Ministry to send acknowledgement of your contribution. We thank God for your spirit of generosity! 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 takes place on alternating Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the 1 st Floor Nursery with facilitators: Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush. Next Session: Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Contact Reverend Itang Young for required registration at Ext. 220 or via iyoung@abyssinian.org.
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)