Worship Service MOTHER S DAY May 14, 2017 8:00 AM 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. Leader: Prelude Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Today we celebrate the gift of mothers. We thank you, O God, for the women who carried us in their womb and delivered us into the world. People: Her children rise and call her blessed. Leader: Today, we honor all women in our lives -- Aunts, Godmothers, Church Mothers, Mothers-to-be -- who teach, care, and train us up in the way we should go. People: Her children rise and call her blessed. Leader: As we bless the lives of our babies, we stand in solidarity with mothers in Nigeria and across the world, whose children are living in harm s way. All: Give us strong minds, true faith, and ready hands to build the beloved community here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Processional "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" #329 Responsive Reading Black Mothers #71 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Meditation The Cathedral Choir "Let God Abide" Roberta Martin Sermon and Invitation Offertory: The Cathedral Choir "Holy, Holy" Richard Smallwood Recessional "Walking Up the King's Highway" #402 Benediction and Amen
10:00 AM Worship Service Babies Blessed Leader: Prelude Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Today we celebrate the gift of mothers. We thank you, O God, for the women who carried us in their womb and delivered us into the world. People: Her children rise and call her blessed. Leader: Today, we honor all women in our lives -- Aunts, Godmothers, Church Mothers, Mothers-to-be -- who teach, care, and train us up in the way we should go. People: Her children rise and call her blessed. Leader: As we bless the lives of our babies, we stand in solidarity with mothers in Nigeria and across the world, whose children are living in harm s way. All: Give us strong minds, true faith, and ready hands to build the beloved community here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Processional "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" #329 Invocation and Chant Responsive Reading Black Mothers #71 Gloria Patri Prayer and Choral Response Anthem The Cathedral Choir Pastoral Emphasis Scripture "Ho every one that thirsteth" William MacFarlane Soloist: Larry Hylton, Tenor Meditation The Cathedral Choir Sermon and Invitation Offertory: The Cathedral Choir "Let God Abide" Roberta Martin "Holy, Holy" Richard Smallwood Doxology Recessional "Walking Up the King's Highway" #402 Benediction and Amen
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 June 4 Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices May 14 Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow May 21 Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship May 28 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. Bereavement: Families of recently departed: Hattie Brown (Mother of Deaconess Evonne Jennings Tolbert); Ernestine Watts (Mother of Aby member, Jerry Watts), Darlene Thompson (sister of Aby Usher, Barry Thompson). Sick/Shut-In & Recovering: Reverend Lillian Brown Gold (Oakland NJ Rehabilitation Center); Yetta Green (Greater Harlem Rehabilitation Center); Mrs. Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Chair, Alexis Thomas), Deaconesses: Jessie Green, Bernice Fife, Mattie Copeland and Ayikailey Jackson; Deacon Douglas Solomon; former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Elizabeth Jackson, Fred Staton, Loretta Donaldson, Raine Dorsey, Ernestine Burgess, and E. Denise Perry. BABY BLESSINGS Babies are blessed on the 2 nd Sunday in the 11:30 AM service. Baby Blessing Class is held on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM, in the Nursery and must be attended by parents who want to have their child blessed at Abyssinian. Next Class: Wednesday, May 16, 2017. To register, call Minister Pamela Mason, Ext. 204. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Reverend & Mrs. Butts, the Butts Family, Abyssinian Ministers, Officers of the Joint Board, Ministries, and Members Thank you for your support of my work here at The Abyssinian Baptist Church. I am especially grateful to those who attended or were there in spirit at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School s Dreams Realized Luncheon and The NAACP Inaugural Clergy Breakfast, where I was honored. Your well wishes and encouragement are most appreciated! ~ Naomi L. Graham To Pastor Butts and the Abyssinian Church Family The Graves, Tonge and Branch families extend our deepest appreciation to all for thoughtful acts and prayers during the passing of our mother. We also give special thanks to Deacon Zambouri for his assistance, as well as the Abyssinian Security ministry for their support. God is always with us and we thank him for our church family. ~ John C. Graves, Esq. & Family
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 QUEST In honor of Mother s Day, strengthen your awareness of bible facts by responding to the questions below before checking answers on the Abyssinian church website: http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-for-christianeducation/. And, remember to be intentional about taking time to center yourself as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. 1) Who nursed Moses after he was rescued from the Nile by Pharaoh s daughter? 2) Who was the Egyptian servant of Sarah, who bore Abraham a son named Ishmael? 3) Who was the mother of the prophet Samuel? 4) Who was the mother of Isaac? THE ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2017 SPRING SERIES BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Old Testament Passing the Baton: Moses to Joshua Thursdays 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Instructor, Minister Pamela D. Mason The strength of our success today depends on our ability to discern God s voice above all else and our willingness to follow His lead. Therefore, studying the historical Books of Deuteronomy and Joshua are critical for governing our lives effectively. They provide insights into the relevancy of telling our story, over and over again to generations that were not present during times of great struggle and the victories that followed. Take a snapshot in time with us through God s Code of Conduct, as He prepared Moses and Joshua to lead Israel and its importance for us today as we press forward in a new direction for our lives. Noonday Bible Study - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Rev. Rashad Moore May 15, 22 Brotherhood Bible Study - 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rev. Reginald Bachus May 22 Sisterhood Bible Study - 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rev. Itang Young May 22 Young Adult Bible Study (BBS) - 12:30 PM - Rev. Bachus Rev. Moore May 20 - Contact: Miranda Mifflin x216
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On June 9, 2017, The Abyssinian Youth Ministry will hold its Youth Achievement Gala with the theme, Achievement, Education, and Excellence. This event honors Youth of Abyssinian s WE (Worship Experience), Blue Nile Passage and Youth on the Move programs in Award categories: academic achievement, community service & innovation. Reception: 6 PM; Dinner/Program 7 PM. Attire: Semi-formal. RSVP via Eventbrite by May 25, 2017. Contact Rev. Young at x220 for more information.
COMMUNITY Van transportation will be available to Abyssinian Seniors interested in attending this Seminar. Van departs in front of Abyssinian church at 9:00 AM and returns to the church at 1:00 PM. Light Continental Breakfast and Healthy Lunch will be served! Call Abyssinian s Health Ministry Leader, Linda Thompson, 917-362-6800, to reserve seat on van.
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 Time: 10 AM 1:00 PM (Light Lunch Served) Speaker: Leland (Lee) Stephan, MA LCSW Stephan Consulting Group, Inc. Place: The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place (West 138 th Street) Harlem, NY 10030 For free Registration, contact Claudia Powell, 917.548.2515 or via cla1034465@aol.com. Sponsored by NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness, Harlem, Inc.
SCHOLARSHIP Support the Thurgood Marshall Academies PUSH through the Pipeline Scholarship Fund. Give online at https://www.gofundme.com/tmapushscholarships or by mail at ADC/PUSH, 131 West 138 th Street, LL, New York, NY 10030. The Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) is excited to collaborate with Schoola to raise money for our partner school, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (TMALS), which recently experienced vital funding cuts for extra-curricular programming. Schoola is an online thrift store that accepts new, and gently worn clothes to sell online. Forty percent of proceeds from those sales are donated to the school of your choice. Please donate clothes through www.schoola.com. Steps to making a clothing donation: 1. Go to www.schoola.com 2. Click Donate to Help at top of page 3. Click I know the school I want to benefit in middle of page 4. Type in zip code 10039 in middle of page 5. Select Abyssinian Benefit School in drop down 5. Input your mailing information 6. Print FREE mailing label Your donation will be most impactful for the education of children with so much promise ahead, and the ADC team greatly appreciates your support! Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. NY Alumni Chapter and NY Alumni Foundation, Inc. (NYAF) announces 2017 Reginald F. Lewis Scholarships. NYAF will award five scholarships to Male college bound H.S. seniors. Applications must be postmarked by May 24, 2017 and Applicant must attend Scholarship Luncheon on June 4, 2017. Go to nyakapps.com/nya-foundation for application or contact José Zenón at nyafoundation@gmail.com for information. REALTY Sale Three bed/2 bath Duplex Condo in Central Harlem with 2 yr corporate lease in place available for $3,500 per month until May 2018. Property can be delivered vacant if negotiated. Total charges approx. $830 per month. Asking: $960,000 For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718 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. Also, 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 price $4.75M. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718 Rent Two bed/1bath Apt. in pre-war building near Central Park has three exposures! Great for roommate share. Approx. 650 Sq. ft. Asking: $2,200 per month. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718 Two bed/1.5 bath in Mt. Morris Park features newly renovated Kitchen and private outdoor Patio. Accessible to Manhattan East/Westsides. Asking: $3,500 per month. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718
SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God Date: Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Points to Note: PULPIT FLOWERS Courtesy of Saundra Parks 212 529.5000 ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 adcorp.org
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 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) abyssinian.org