132 Odell Clark Place Reverend
New York, New York 10030 Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
212.862.7474 - T Pastor 212.862.3255 - F
abyssinian.org Ramón Bryant Braxton Director, Music & Fine Arts
Ministries
Worship Service August 11, 2019
10:00 AM - Babies Blessed
“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
Elder Damon Mack, Director
Leader: For a time of reunion with family and friends,
People: We thank you, loving God.
Leader: For a time of visiting old friends and making new ones,
People: We thank you, loving God.
Leader: For a time of rest and relaxation,
People: We thank you, loving God.
Leader: For a time of travel to new places and returning to the old and familiar,
People: We thank you, loving God.
Leader: Bless our time together
All: As we strive to be your faithful people. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Congregational Hymn Standing on the Promises #373
Invocation and Choral Response
Anthem
The Total Praise Ensemble Wonderful Is Your Name Melvin Crispell
Pastoral Emphasis
Scripture
Meditation
The Total Praise Ensemble Whom Shall I Fear David Walker
Sermon and Invitation
Offertory:
Offertory Sentences & Selections
The Total Praise Ensemble Caught Up Melvin Crispell
Doxology & Offertory Prayer
Closing Hymn ‘Till We Meet Again Kirk Franklin
Benediction
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 1
Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – September 8
Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – September 15
Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – September 22
*New Members classes are on hiatus in August. Classes resume on Sunday,
September 1, 2019.
BABY BLESSINGS
Babies are blessed on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the 11:30 AM worship service. Parents
planning to have their child blessed at Abyssinian must attend the Baby Blessing
Class. For details/registration, contact Reverend Pamela D. Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext.
204. Next Class: August 21, 2019.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Bereavement • Barry Hunter (mother, Beatrice Hunter), Alice Dear (Brother), Lynne Brookes
(Brother).
Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Dea. Mattie Copeland, Dea. Keith Hines (Mother,
Thelma Hines – recovering from fall and broken hip), Hastie Lowther Cassie James (Father,
Codrington James - suffered major stroke), Diane McDaniel Jackson (Sister of Patricia
McDaniel), Augusta Grubb, Angelina May, Diane Liotta (Brother, Julius W. Few, Sr.), Ernestine
Burgess, Alma Warren (Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 30 W. 138th Street, NY
10037), Elizabeth Jackson, Deborah Willis (mother and sister), Melissa Potter-Ix
(friend/colleague of Karen Phillips and John Reddick), Pamela Bray-Bilal (recovering from tendon
injury), Annie Mae Calhoun (Mother of Ethel Calhoun), Brenda Morgan, Rether Parker
(recovering at home), Judge Donna Mills, Sylvester Oliver, Tom Stevens, Min. Janine Myrick
(Father), Deborah Young (daughter of Dr. Marcella Maxwell), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter,
Constance Lilly, Loretta Donaldson and Thomas Donaldson, William Highsmith, Jeanette
Barcene, John Johnson (brother of Trustee Stephen Johnson), Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling,
Elder Abraham Gowan, Dea. Harold Sawyer, Dea. Augustus Sam, Dea. Jessie Green, Dea.
Aykailey Jackson, and Dea. Eva Vinson. Sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Martha Goodman, Greg
Graves, Doris Brunson, former Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother
of Ann Sheriff).
Thank you to everyone who supported the Thank you to everyone who supported the $3.0 in 24MO!
Campaign and to those who attended the reception. This two year campaign officially ended on October 31, 2016. To date, the campaign allowed us to pay for the cost of nearly two of the five
floors. Your generosity has been overwhelming.
As you can see, we still have a way to go. For those who have not completed their pledge, we want you to continue your payments even though the campaign has ended from an accounting point of
view. All of your future payments will be noted to your pledge. We ask you to continue to support AbyWest. New initiatives will roll out soon as we continue to forge ahead to reach our goal of $8MM to complete the entire five floor community center.
We continue to strive to attain 100% participation because we want others to know our membership
is committed to this effort. Your support is greatly appreciated!
ABYWEST
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Stay mentally touch and spiritually anchored this August by seeing
how many questions you can respond to before checking the
Abyssinian website for the correct Bible reference points?
http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-
for-christian-education/ Stay intentional about taking time to center
yourself, as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found.
1. Name the king in the Book of Acts who was eaten by worms and died
because he did not give glory to God?
2. What was the name of Solomon’s son who reigned over the tribe of Judah
after Solomon’s death?
3. Who was the man that hid 100 prophets in caves and provided them bread
and water, so that Jezebel would not find them and take their lives?
4. How many prophets of Baal ate at Jezebel’s table?
MIDWEEK MANNA & BIBLE STUDY AUGUST SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY with Reverend Pamela D. Mason - Instructor
Wednesdays August 14 & 21 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 • Sanctuary
MIDWEEK MANNA WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, August 28 | 7:00 PM • Sanctuary
MINISTRY
For summer 2019, the Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is reading "Invisible" by
Stephen Carter. Ministry’s next gathering takes place Saturday, September 14th in
Central Park, near 110th Street & Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Avenue at 10:30 AM. Don’t
forget to bring a chair!
TRUSTEE’S CORNER
ARE YOU RECEIVING PROPER
CREDIT FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS?
Please assist the Trustees in our weekly tally process by including your membership
numbers with your contributions. The membership number is the key element for
accurate recording of your gifts, and should be noted on all of your contributions for
proper credit. Please Remember:
➢ When placing your Tithe/Offering/Contribution in an envelope, make sure
that your assigned Abyssinian Baptist Church member number is visible
on the top right-hand side;
➢ If you are writing a check, please include your Church member number in
the memo line or at top of the check;
➢ Make sure to inform us of your intentions by noting amount for tithes,
offering, or AbyWest on the envelope, or in the memo section of your
check.
Proper notations, membership numbers, and clear intentions
will help to ensure accurate year-end reporting of your contributions.
MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that you can increase your gift to The Abyssinian Baptist Church by
simply notifying your
company? In 2018 we
received a strong response
from our membership for
the Matching Gift Program
which resulted in additional
contributions ranging from
25% - 100%.
Find out if your employer is one of more than 1,400 U.S. companies that participates in
the MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS. Companies with a MATCHING GIFT
PROGRAM will make a donation to a nonprofit organization that their employees
support. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to see if it
has a Matching Gift Program and applicable policies, then contact the Abyssinian
Development Committee, through Trustee Alexis Thomas, 212.862.7474 x210.
Every gift we receive helps us manage our Church's many programs. 2019 Donations can be
used to match your tithes, offerings and AbyWest contributions.
ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGY
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:
[email protected] (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 41400.
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 offer the Option to
Give via Text. You can now 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 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.
646-760-3339
20 tithes
100 tithes
20 tithes
For Wi-Fi Access in Aby Sanctuary and Vestry
Use Network ID: AbyChurchGuest
Password: welcome!
Thank You from The Abyssinian Baptist Church 2019 Vacation Bible School
The Abyssinian Baptist Church extends heartfelt thanks to all persons who made
donations to the 2019 Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme was “Take Flight with
Faith,” and we did just that! Each day, 75 youth and senior adults gathered to explore
their faith.
We stretched during Yoga, flipped in Gymnastics, grooved through Dance, traveled to
the Museum, explored our creativity in Art, Drama, Literacy, Bible Study, and so much
more. Without your generosity, we would not have been able to provide safe and
affirming learning spaces for our youth. Your continued dedication and support inspired
them to spread their wings and fly high with faith!
EDUCATION
ARTS & CULTURE
Rebel Theater Company, in association with Brooklyn Branch NAACP Equity in the
Arts and Culture Committee, and Rave Theater Festival, present SWEET
LORRAINE, a new play written by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Adam Mace. Play
stars Tony and Grammy Award nominee Valisia LeKae (Motown the Musical, The Book of
Mormon) as Lorraine Hansberry and Christopher Augustin (Dreamgirls, Mother
Emmanuel) as James Baldwin. Production will play five performances as part of the
inaugural 2019 Rave Theater Festival (Sat., Aug. 10, 2:15 PM, Tue. Aug. 13, 9:15 PM; Sat.
Aug. 17, 7 PM; Mon. Aug. 19, 7 PM; Sat. Aug. 24, 12:45 PM) at Teatro LaTea, 107 Suffolk
Street, 2nd Fl, NYC. Tickets - $25 & $35. Discount rate for groups of 10+ - $17.50. Tix
available at www.SweetLorraineThePlay.com and 30 mins. before performance at
Teatro LaTea box office.
UPCOMING
CENSUS 2020 is coming … Time To Get Counted! Every 10 years, the U.S.
Census Bureau is responsible for conducting a nationwide census. While the next census
will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting to fill important
temporary, part-time, and full-time positions. Apply online: 2020census.gov/jobs. You
can apply for a temporary 2020 Census job if you are: at least 18 yrs. old, have a valid
Social Security #, a U.S. citizen, and have a valid email address. Additional job
requirements are available on our website. Nobody knows your community better than you,
so join the 2020 Census team. You can help make sure your community is correctly
represented in Congress, and that it receives funds it deserves for roads, schools,
housing, hospitals, and ore. Apply today at 2020census.gov/jobs. For more information
on the census and its importance, visit www.2020census.gov.
The Sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Pi Iota Omega Chapter
Invite you to worship with us in solidarity!
International Day of Prayer Sunday, August 25, 2019
The Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 Odell Clark Place • New York, NY 10030 (West 138th Street)
Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III – Pastor
10:00 AM
SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God
Date:
Sermon Title:
Biblical Text:
Points to Note:
PULPIT FLOWERS
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212 529.5000
ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
212.368.4471 | adcorp.org
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS
Gerald Barbour Chairman, Board of Deacons
Eleanor E. Olive Chair, Board of Deaconess
Alexis Thomas Chair, Board of Trustees
Walter Douglas Treasurer
Sheila S. Boston Robinson Church Clerk
MINISTERIAL STAFF Reginald L. Bachus Associate Pastor Ext. 203
Rashad R. Moore Assistant Minister Ext. 212
Itang H. Young Assistant Minister for Youth Ext. 220
Pamela D. Mason Assistant Minister for Christian Education Ext. 204
MUSIC MINISTRY
Ramón Bryant Braxton Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries 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
2nd Sunday 11:30 am Babies Blessed
3rd Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 am Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship (11:30 am)
4th Sunday 11:30 am Baptism
5th 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
abyssinian.org
