Worship Service February 22, 2015 Baptism 11:00 AM BLACK HISTORY 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. 9:00 am 11:00 am Reverend Clinton M. Miller, M. Div. Pastor, Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY Prelude 9:00 am 11:00 am Dina Foster Osbourne, Organist Call to Worship Leader: My Lord, what a morning! You have raised up a mighty nation and a mighty people. People: We are strong, proud, and yours. Leader: My Lord, what a morning! You brought us through dips and hollows, up and down the streets, over hills and mountains, and through valleys. People: We are strong, proud, brave and yours. ALL: My Lord, this morning, we come to celebrate you, affirming ourselves as images of you in all your glory and to say "Yes, Lord, we are strong, proud, brave, and yours in every way." We count it all joy! The Lord s Prayer Processional Lift Every Voice and Sing #540 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Black History Observance #9 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response
Anthem 9:00 am 11:00 am The Cathedral Choir "Wade in the Water arr. Darin Atwater Soloist: Janinah Burnett, Soprano Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 am 11:00 am The Cathedral Choir "Lord I Want to Be a Christian arr. Moses Hogan Sermon and Invitation Invitational Offertory: 9:00 am 11:00 am Offertory Sentences & Selections The Cathedral Choir "A City Built Four Square" Dorothy Love Coates Soloist: Mary Flowers, Contralto Doxology Offertory Prayer Baptism Recessional Siyahamba #164 Benediction and Amen Postlude
Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty; let our rejoicing rise, high as the list ning skies, let it resound loud as the rolling sea sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; facing the rising sun, of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast'ning rod, felt in the day when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, come to the place for which our fathers sighed? we have come over a way that with tears has been watered we have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who has brought us thus far on the way; thou who has by thy might, led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray lest our feet stray from the places our God where we met thee, lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world we forget thee, shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, True To Our God, True To Our Native Land.
Abyssinian Baptist Church In conjunction with The Mattie Fletcher Powell Satellite Ministry observe BLACK HISTORY SUNDAY Guest Preacher Reverend Clinton M. Miller Born in Brooklyn, New York, Reverend Clinton Miller first felt the divine call to the Gospel ministry at age 19, but did not actively pursue vocation in ministry until he was a seminarian at Yale University. Upon graduation from Divinity School in 1994, Reverend Miller continued training for ministry as an Intern Minister at The Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, under the guidance of Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III. While at Abyssinian, Rev. Miller served as youth minister, and in October of 2000, he was called to pastor Brown Memorial Baptist Church. The mission of his ministry at Brown Memorial is to introduce the Salvation of Jesus Christ to individuals through dynamic worship, relevant Christian education, responsible stewardship, inclusive fellowship and impacting evangelism. Since assuming the pastorate at Brown, Rev. Miller has applied the functions of traditional ministry to this community of believers. Through preaching, counseling and visitation, he has set a tone that allows Brown Memorial s vision to be realized. Currently, Brown Memorial plans to launch new educational programs, a summer day camp and a banquet facility in the newly built church annex. Reverend Miller has a vision to stabilize the ministry of Brown Memorial by demonstrating consistent Christian service, strong financial administration, and sound preaching. During his tenure at Brown Memorial, the church has built a fellowship hall, renovated its sanctuary, and started a community development corporation. More importantly, Brown Memorial has placed priority emphasis on ministry and service to the Brooklyn community and New York City. Previously, Rev. Miller taught in the NYC Public School system for four years before entering full time ministry. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Southern Connecticut State University. Rev. Miller has served on various boards including The Harlem YMCA, The Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA, The Brooklyn chapter of the American Red Cross and Bishop Loughlin s Board of Governors. He also served as chaplain for the New York Liberty of the WNBA. Ordained by American Baptist Churches, and the United Missionary Baptist Association of New York, Rev. Miller attempts to build his ministry around Christian concepts of fairness, justice and the development of genuine Christian community.
AbyssinianWEST 3.0 in 24Mo! We have launched our inaugural campaign for AbyssinianWEST --- 3.0 in 24 MO! Our Pastor has addressed our membership with letters asking for your assistance in our effort to raise $12 Million to build our educational center. We are asking each member to make a pledge, over and above your tithes and offerings, for the next 24 months to help us raise $3 Million. Pledge cards were included in your mailings and are available in the church elevator lobby, and at Abyssinian.org via the AbyssinianWEST icon. The pledge card can be left at the front desk in the Trustee mailbox. Special envelopes for your pledge payments are available from the ushers. Thank you in advance for your support. Through your generosity, we will be able to begin to meet the financial requirement for our move west
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Morning Praying Band assembles Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM. Sunday Morning Bible Study meets at 8:45 AM. WE Youth Worship Experience Sundays, 9:15 AM 11:00AM. Monday Afternoon Bible Class resumes Monday, February 23 rd at 12:00 Noon. Mid-Week Manna Worship Service - Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM WE 2015 CALENDAR The Worship Experience for Youth 2015 Calendars are here! The Sunday School Ministry thanks you for your patience and prayers of our fundraising project to support AbyssinianWEST. This calendar showcasing our Youth, honors the memory of the late Abyssinian Trustee Yvonne Blackwell for many years of dedicated service and featuring pictures of Abyssinian young people WE Calendars are conveniently located in the Lobby bookstore and we ask your continued support by purchasing a calendar for yourself, friends, and family members at a cost of only $10.
Attention Ministry Leaders! The 2015 Ministry Annual Plan is now available All 2015 MAPs are due TODAY. No Exceptions! MAPs and Ministry Event Proposal forms are available for pick-up at the Elevator Lobby Reception Desk and via Abyssinian.org. To print or digitally complete these forms, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. Adobe Acrobat can be downloaded at http://get.adobe.com/reader/. If you have any questions regarding the MAP process, contact Minister Rashad Moore at rasmoore@abyssinian.org or ext. 212 as soon as possible. ABYALERTZ STAY CONNECTED! Sign-Up for AbyAlertz Abyssinian s Text Messaging System to receive church announcements, information on weather and holiday closings, event notices, general updates, and service reminders on your smartphone It s easy! Simply text Aby to 55469 from your smartphone, or visit abyssinian.org/connect/sms-signup/ and complete the form ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Winter 2015 Course Offerings When Sisters Collide: The Story of Leah and Rachel Tuesdays February 10 th March 24 th 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Instructor: Reverend Itang H. Young Sisterhood has been a transformative, unifying and liberating force among women throughout history. What happens when the circle of sisterhood is broken by jealousy, envy, and bitterness? The story of Leah and Rachel illustrates exactly what happens when two powerful women joined together in sisterhood collide. This course focuses on identifying the barriers to the cultivation of healthy "sister-ships," while empowering women to transcend their differences and move toward embracing one another in love and sisterhood. Course Material: Embracing Sisterhood: Class, Identity, and Contemporary Black Women
REQUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS Does your company have summer internships available for high school or college students? If so, please send any information you have about this kind of opportunity to sundayschool@abyssinian.org. We will distribute the information to Abyssinian high school and college students. Please send ASAP as deadlines are fast approaching. NEW MEMBERS CLASS SCHEDULE Classes meet at 8:30 AM in Blue Room Class #1 At the Cross: Jesus and Salvation - Sunday, March 1 st Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices - Sunday, March 8 th Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - Sunday, March 15 th Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship - Sunday, February 22 nd BABY BLESSINGS Baby Blessings take place on the 2 nd Sunday in 11:00 AM Service. Baby Blessing Classes are held monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:00 PM in the Nursery. Next Class: Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Parents who wish to have their child blessed must attend this class. To register call Church office, Ext. 216. WEDDINGS Considering marriage? Recently engaged? If you plan to have your nuptials at Abyssinian, call 212.862.7474, ext. 216, to check the availability of the church, and arrange pre-marital counseling. You must also schedule an appointment with the Wedding Coordinator, Tamieka L. Jones, at A Perfect Setting Inc., 800-451- 2951, or send email to: info@aperfectsettingevents.com. HEALTH The Abyssinian Health Ministry presents: HEARTSMARTS Are you HeartSmart? Are you doing everything you can for a healthy strong heart? Do you have high blood pressure, diabetes or pre-diabetic, high cholesterol, or are you overweight? Then you should consider being in the next HeartSmarts class. Every Monday, at 6:30 PM in the Blue Room, you can be your own health solution. This is a great opportunity to turn things around or possibly prevent heart disease. All reading material provided by NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. Good Grief! Abyssinian s Grief & Bereavement Support Group provides assistance to those coping with loss. Co-facilitated by Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis and Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush, the group meets bi-weekly Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Preregistration is required. Contact Reverend Itang H. Young at 212.862.7474, ext. 220. Health Ministry Free Exercise Class The New Year is upon us! It's time to get back to a healthy workout. The Health Ministry and Ethel Calhoun are ready each Tuesday, from 6:30-7:30 PM to help you move, stretch, and dance, to improve your heart rate and flexibility. Classes are free and open to all, and take place at the Fred Samuels Community Center (669 Lenox Avenue at143rd Street.)
Celebrating Women in Jazz Camille Thurman and Kersten Stevens Sunday, March 1, 2015 4:00 PM Doors Open 3:30 PM $20 General Admission $10 Seniors & Students Host: Sheila Anderson of WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Sponsored by
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WOMEN S MINISTRY The Abyssinian Women s Ministry is pleased to announce a powerful line-up of dynamic speakers and preachers for Women s Week of Services 2015. Weeknight Services - 7:00 PM Monday, March 2 nd Friday, March 6 th Monday, March 2 nd Evening of Christian Education Emphasis Guest Lecturer: Nnenna Agba, Nigerian UN Women Tuesday, March 3 rd All Female Worship Service Guest Preacher Reverend Dionne Boissière, Chaplain, Church Center for the UN Wednesday, March 4 th Friday, March 6 th Three Night Revival Guest Revivalist Reverend Lisa Jenkins, Pastor, St. Matthews BC - Harlem Sunday, March 8 th 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM - 62 nd WOMEN S DAY Guest Speaker: Marian Wright Edelman, President - The Children s Defense Fund 2015 Theme Spiritual Nourishment: The Relevance of Mind, Soul and Body Love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your strength Deut. 6:5 Attire Color: Uninterrupted White TODAY, the Women's Ministry will host an open meeting after the 9 AM service (11:15 AM) in the 2 nd Floor Rehearsal Hall, and following 11AM service in the Sanctuary s 7 th Ave. Section, outside of Trustees office. Claudia Hat Designs Now featuring a limited collection of Uninterrupted White Hats exclusively created for Women s Day 2015 for Your Own Distinctive Women s Day Look contact: claudiahatdesigns@gmail.com 20% of all Hat Sales will be donated to AbyssinianWest Campaign HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Strivers Row 2128 sq. ft. duplex available. Features wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, two full bathrooms, washer/dryer, and contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, separate dining area off kitchen, central HVAC, large bedrooms, abundant closet space and storage. Rent is $5,000, (negotiable). View duplex at http://postlets.com/r/2372-adam-clayton-powell-jr-blvdunit-3-new-york-ny-10030/13272344 or contact William Wooten at 929.238.3043 to arrange personal viewing.
CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Outsmart the SAT test, with the only prep class created by instructors who earned multiple perfect scores (2400) on the actual exam! Catalyst offers this SAT Bootcamp, a one-weekend workshop that arms students with go-to strategies for every question they're guaranteed to face. Selected topics include: How to crack math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers; How to craft a perfect score essay, no matter what the question; How to spot hidden clues that instantly reveal main idea in tedious reading passages; How to maintain focus and clarity under pressure, Bootcamp Session takes place Saturday, February 28 th and Sunday, March 1 st at 9:00 AM -1:00 PM at Leman Manhattan, 41 Broad Street. Cost is $175 per student for entire weekend and course materials. For info or to enroll, visit CatalystPrep.com and click Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on website's menu bar. Deadline to enroll is Wednesday, February 25th. A Portion Of The Proceeds Will Benefit DAIS - Diversity Awareness Initiative for Students. The NYC School Construction Authority is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Summer Internship Program. The paid six-week internship is designed to expose talented high school students to a variety of public and private sector careers. Program provides hands-on-training, and access to college and career counseling. Nominated students must: be a current NYC public high school student; have a GPA of 80 or higher; and available to work fulltime July 6 August 14, 2015. Nominated students must complete and submit applications by March 6, 2015. To nominate a student for the 2015 NYCSCA Summer Internship Program, contact Dea. Larry Dais 917. 991.5696, or via ld1@columbia.edu. The East Tremont Child and Development Center seeks a Group Teacher. Must have a MA degree in ECE, NYS Certified (N-6 or B-2), and a minimum of two years experience working in a UPK classroom. Send resume and certification to: East Tremont Child Care and Development Center, 1811 Crotona Avenue Bronx, NY 10457 or Email: ETCCDC@aol.com Fax: 718-731-2759 Attn: Clara Freeman, Director. ARTS & CULTURE TODAY 8:00 AM 8:00 PM The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation hosts the Harlem Gymnastics Invitational, featuring over 700 gymnasts. Event takes place at HCZ Armory, 40 West 143 rd Street. Free admission (HCZ Intake form required on site). Hosted by Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation. Contact whfny.org 212 316-0315. Tuesday, February 24 th at 6:00 PM St. Paul s Chapel Concert Series performing Sacred Songs & Spirituals features Abyssinian s Dina Foster-Osbourne at the Aeolian- Skinner Organ, and Guest Soloist Sharmane Davis, Soprano. Concert takes place at St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University (1160 Amsterdam Ave. at 117th Street.) Doors open at 5:45 PM. Free Admission.
Saturday, February 28 th at 4:00 PM The Flip Side of the Coin The Brothers Speak. A play written and directed by Abyssinian Member Hazel Rosetta Smith. Abyssinian member, Jeff Bolding, is Musical Director. Kevin Sibley and Tyrone Lewis are Ministers of Music. Play performed at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building at 125 th Street. All tickets are $30. Contact 212.362.3681 for more information. SERMON NOTES Make personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note: PULPIT FLOWERS Courtesy of Saundra Parks 212.633.9000 ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 adcorp.org
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS Gerald Barbour Eleanor E. Olive Alexis Thomas Patricia Proctor Sheila S. Boston Robinson Chairman, Board of Deacons Chair, Board of Deaconess Chair, Board of Trustees Treasurer Church Clerk MINISTERIAL STAFF Nicholas S. Richards Assistant Minister for Global Outreach Ext. 218 MUSIC MINISTRY James Davis, Jr. Director, Music Ministries & Fine Arts Ext. 261 Dina Foster Osbourne Church Organist C. Anthony Bryant Minister of Music for Youth ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Finance Ext. 245 Building, Grounds & Maintenance Ext. 244 SERVICES Sunday 7:00 am 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 11:00 am Worship Service 2 nd Sunday 11:00 am Babies Blessed 3 rd Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship (11 am) 4 th Sunday 11:00 am Baptism 5 th Sunday 11:00 am Youth Day Wednesday 7:00 pm Mid-Week Manna THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH 132 Odell Clark Place New York, New York 10030 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255 (F) www.abyssinian.org