Worship Service BAPTISM July 23, 2017 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 Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Leader: Call to Worship God saves, God redeems, and God calls. People: God called Moses in the wilderness, the prophets in the hills, and Disciples in the cities. Leader: All: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and sin that so easily beset us. Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. AMEN. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Lift Him Up" #547 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Christian Maturity #21 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Anthem 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "The Solid Rock" arr. Sean Tillery Pastoral Emphasis Scripture Meditation 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "Praise Medley" Richard Smallwood & Kurt Carr Sermon and Invitation Invitational
Offertory: Offertory Sentences & Selections 9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "My Name Is Victory" Jonathan Nelson Soloist: Elder Damon Mack Doxology Offertory Prayer Baptism Recessional "We'll Understand It Better By and By" #418 Benediction and Amen Postlude 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 September 3 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices September 10 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow September 17 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship July 23 * New Members Meeting Schedule is adjourned for the month of August and resumes on Sunday, September 3, 2017. PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer Request forms are available at Ushers station in back of the main Sanctuary s center aisle, and via www.abyssinian.org/connect/prayerrequests/. To Request Prayer or Visitation, call Abyssinian s 24 Hour Sick & Shut- In Line: 212.862.7474, x205. Sick/Shut-In & Recovering: Deacons Jerome Tolbert and Douglas Solomon (recovering from surgery); Fred Staton; Estelle Hilton Khanna (request prayers for healing of niece s eyes); Dorothy Drayton (recovering from mild stroke); Manuel Gilyard (recovering at home), Howard Hall (knee surgery); Ruby McNeil, Judge Donna Mills, Keisha Quick, Reverend Lillian Brown Gold, Norma Harvin, Ted Perrington, Grace Crosdale, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Chair, Alexis Thomas), Deaconesses: Jessie Green, Bernice Fife, Mattie Copeland and Ayikailey Jackson; former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Ernestine Burgess, E. Denise Perry. Bereavement: Rochelle Attia (passing of Brother). 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 Course. For details/registration, contact Min. Pamela D. Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext. 204. Next Class: August 16 th.
THE ABYWEST COMMUNITY CENTER IS COMING ALIVE! As we continue fundraising to meet our $12 million goal to complete AbyWest, we would like to share preliminary renderings of the Community Center s Reception Area and Fellowship Hall. We envision a space where members can gather and fellowship before and after worship services, and it would also function as a Hall for special occasions and events. We urge you to continue supporting this effort, and remain diligent and prayerful as we strive to reach our goal.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BIBLE STUDY VIA WEBINAR - 7:00 PM - 7/27, 8/3 (Mobile Devices) Sink or Swim Life Lessons for Turbulent Times If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all Isaiah 7:9b NIV Jesus is the life coach whose promises never fail, so how should we anchor our faith when in deep waters? It does not matter whether we re in a storm, headed towards a storm or coming out of a storm, the outcome will always depend on how we engage Jesus as we approach life s complexities and the choices we make while riding the waves. Join this mini-webinar as we explore incorruptible faith and nine spiritual disciplines that will get us safely to shore. You will need a Gmail account and Google Hangouts downloaded on your mobile device in order to participate in this pilot. Send your Gmail address to pdmason@abyssinian.org, or call 212.862-7474 Ext. 204. BIBLE QUEST How many questions can you answer before checking the Abyssinian church website for he correct Bible references? http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-forchristian-education/ Stay intentional about taking time to center yourself, as you read the entire chapter where answers are found. 1. Which king permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon? 2. Which disciple was freed from prison by an angel? 3. Who were the two disciples that healed the man placed at the temple gate called Beautiful? 4. Who was set free from sickness after touching the edge of Jesus cloak?
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The Abyssinian Food Pantry Ministry extends its 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, canned fruits, 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 The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry has chosen for its summer read, "Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood," by Trevor Noah. Ministry s next gathering takes place on Saturday, September 9 th in Central Park. (110 th Street & Malcolm X Blvd). THE ABYSSINIAN ANNUAL GOLF FELLOWSHIP The Annual Reverend Dino Woodard Memorial Golf Fellowship will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Saint Andrews Golf Course. Tee Time 8:30 AM. Special thanks to our hosts, Aby members Al and Pat Zollar. To RSVP, and for further details, contact 212.862.7474, Ext. 216.
AFFILIATE NEWS The Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School seeks 1 st Grade students to join our community for the 2017/2018 Academic School year. Contact Ms. Patricia Butts via PButts@tmals.org or 212-368-8710 for more information. You may also download the application via the school s website at www.tmals.org.
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ARTS & CULTURE Support PIPELINE, the riveting new play by Dominique Morisseau, running now at Lincoln Center Theater. A mother s hopes for her son clash with an educational system rigged against him. This important work is about the school-toprison pipeline that takes so many of our young men of color, and affects our communities. For more information visit www.pipelinetheplay.com For discounted tickets use code PLFL55 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Make Summer 2017 Awesome through International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs. International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs promote creativity and hands-on learning for students, ages 7-15, in a variety of subjects such as: Robotics, Video Game Creation, Computer Programming, Science, Engineering, Math, Business, Visual Arts, Digital Art + more. All classes are weekly, Monday-Friday, to August 18, Families can enroll for one or multiple weeks, Full day (9 AM 5 PM) or half day (9 AM, 12:30 PM or 1:30 PM 5 PM). Locations: MANHATTAN Upper Eastside at The Caedmon School, 80 th Street & 1 st Ave; Upper Westside Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 83 rd Street & Columbus Ave.; Chelsea/Greenwich Village The Corlears School 15 th Street & Eighth Ave. For more information visit www.iisummer.com or call 908-899-1338. REALTY Rentals: 71 East 110 th Street #4A - 2Bd/1.5 Bth. - New East Harlem Rental Development. Luxury bldg. with virtual doorman, roof deck, backyard patio, bike storage, additional storage, Gym (all included). Unit includes washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances and large windows. Rent: $3,277 (Net Effective after 1 mo free & 13 mo lease). Contact Tony: 646-342-2944 One bedroom /1 Bath Rent Stabilized Apt. (approx. 600 sq. ft. at 26 West 131 st Street) available for immediate move-in. Lo-rise located in trendy area of Central Harlem. Charming walk up features sep kitchen, long hallway, hardwood floors, lots of light, and is short blocks from Metro North, #2, 3, 4, 5, 6 trains. Immediate move in. Pets allowed! Contact: Renee, 646.344.2630 or via Renee@weichert.com.
Fully furnished 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apt. in Harlem brownstone, boasts good closet space, hardwood flrs, and is convenient to #2 & 3 Trains, all for $2,600 monthly rent [includes utilities]. Available for long/short terms. Call 646.526.1119. One bdrm/1bath, 3 rd Fl. Apt. in beautiful Harlem brownstone features good closet space, hardwood floors, Stainless steel appliances, granite counters & W/D. Near B, C, #2, #3 trains. Rent: $2,000. For viewing, call 646.526.1119. 2 bed/1.5 bath in Mount Morris Park with newly renovated kitchen features private outdoor patio in great Location. Accessible to east and west sides of Manhattan Asking: $3,500 per month. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718. Sale: 322 West 140 th Street - Beautiful Two Family Townhouse located in Central Harlem near St. Nicholas Park, Strivers Row & The Schomburg Center. Property can be delivered vacant. 15 x 100 with patio deck, roof deck and private garden. Building has air rights! Six Beds, 3 Baths, 3,000 Sq. ft. Asking: $2M.. Contact Tony: 646-342-2944. 1430-32 Belleview Avenue - Cozy Single Family Townhouse in Plainfield, New Jersey (btwn) Edison & South Plainfield, Eight Rooms, 3 Beds, 1.5 Bath, 9,148 Sq. Ft. and attached one car garage that can fit two vehicles! Updates include custom bathroom, finished basement and kitchen. Asking: $289,900. Contact Tony: 646-342-2944. 3 bed/2 bath Duplex Condo in Central Harlem 1 yr corporate lease in place @ $3,623 per month until May 2018. Property can be delivered vacant, TODAY, if negotiated Total charges approx. $830 per month. Asking: $935,000. Get Equity at Closing! For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718. Mount Morris Park Brownstones 17 ft wide Brownstone in need of a complete gut renovation. Property will be delivered vacant CNH in place. Total allowable build 5,786. Asking price 2.5 M 20 ft.wide Brownstone in need of complete gut renovation. Lots of salvageable architectural detail with great views. Property will be delivered vacant CNH pending (previously approved). Total allowable build 6,054. Asking 4.5M. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718. Hamilton Heights Townhome 22 Ft wide, 4,576 sq ft Brick townhome with mansard roof In need of a complete gut renovation. Can be restored back to original splendor as a one family home. Total allowable build 5,100. Close to transportation: trains, buses and major highways Asking 2.1M. Call CRS, 917.392.1718. Bronx 9,500 sq ft investment property for sale Currently configured as a 5 family Live in while rent the other units. Located near Yankee Stadium and Bronx Rezoning area. Later convert into boutique hotel or Luxury Condos when neighborhood matures. Buildable 23,000 sq ft. This house is the gift that keeps on giving. Asking: 2.8 M. Call CRS, 917.392.1718. Non Profit Organization(s) Seeking established non-profit org(s) looking to own space and/or expand operations in growth market Opportunity to leverage brand in Upper Manhattan. Desired purchaser mission driven org in arts, education and health arena. Great transportation arteries, restaurants, entertainment and nightlife. Can be 1 end user or sub-divided into condos. Asking: 16 M. Call CRS, 917.392.1718.
COMMUNITY THE UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Quarterly Session Theme: Jesus & The Missionary Imperative John 3:16 Reverend Dr. Carl L. Washington, Jr., Moderator Deaconess Eleanor Olive President, Women s Auxiliary The UMBA Women s Auxiliary (WAUMBA) Session opens on Thursday, July 27 th, 9:00 AM. Noon Day Preacher will be Reverend Dr. Naomi Tyler Lloyd, Pastor Trinity Baptist Church, (Bronx, NY), and Vice President Baptist World Alliance. This session honors Immediate Past President, Deaconess Susie Gilbert. WAUMBA s afternoon session will convene in a Foreign Mission Workshop led by two dynamic Mission Leaders: Reverend Gilbert Pickett, Pastor, Mt. Horeb Baptist Church (Corona, NY) as well as Moderator of Eastern Baptist Association, and officer with Empire Baptist and National Baptist Conventions; and, Reverend Dr. Joe Albert Bush, Pastor, Walker Memorial Baptist Church (Bronx, NY), CEO, So Send I You Global Missions and officer of National Baptist Convention. CONCERT - Sunday July 23, 2017, 7 PM (Free Will Offering) at New Mt. Zion B.C., 171 West 140 th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. and Malcolm X Blvd. /Lenox Avenue. Tuesday-Friday Sessions will take place at MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH 452-54 West 147 th Street between Convent and Amsterdam Avenues Reverend Dr. Isaac B. Graham, Host Pastor Tuesday July 25, 2017 7 PM Parent Body Night Dr. Johnnie G. McCann Wednesday July 26, 2017 5 PM - Associate Ministers Auxiliary 7 PM - Nurses Auxiliary Session Dr. Joe Albert Bush Thursday. July 27, 2017-9:30 AM Women's Auxiliary - Dr. Naomi Tyler Lloyd 7 PM - Ushers Auxiliary Session - Dr. Sean P. Gardner Friday July 28, 2017-5 PM Laymen s Auxiliary Reverend Connis Marbley 7 PM - Ministers Wives & Widows Auxiliary Session Reverend Frank Hawkins
2017 Summer Sunday Schedule at Abyssinian SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES AT THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH - The Abyssinian Baptist Church Sunday Worship schedule will be adjusted to one service at 10:00 AM on all Sundays in August (8/6 8/27), and Sundays, September 3 & September 10. We return to Sunday Worship Services at 9 AM & 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 17 SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR NURSERY AGE CHILDREN - The Abyssinian Sunday School Nursery will be closed all Sundays in August, as well as Sundays September 3 & September 10. The Nursery reopens Sunday, September 17 (for 9 AM & 11:30 AM services). SUMMER HOURS FOR THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - The Abyssinian Baptist Church Federal Credit Union s summer schedule begins Wednesday, August 2 to Homecoming Sunday, September 10: Credit Union will be open all Sundays in August, and September 10 th after the 10:00 AM worship service, and will close at 2:00 PM. Credit Union will be closed on all Wednesdays in August, as well as Wednesday, September 6 th, and will be closed on Sunday, September 3 rd for Labor Day Holiday. Regular Credit Union hours resume on Wednesday, 9/13 and Sunday, 9/17. PULPIT FLOWERS Courtesy of Saundra Parks 212 529.5000 ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 adcorp.org
SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note:
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)