132 Odcl Clark Place Reverend New York, New York 10030 Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
(T) 212.862.7474 Paror (F) 212.862.3255 abyssinian.org Ramón Bryant Braxton
Direbor, Music & Fine Arts Ministries
Worship Service YOUTH SUNDAY July 29, 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 Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
11:30 AM
Prelude
9:00 AM
11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist
Elder Damon Mack, Conductor
Call to Worship Laila Garland
Leader: The God of each new day calls us.
People: We are open to the opportunities of this day.
Leader: The God of each new beginning beckons us.
People: We anticipate new possibilities to meet us on our way.
Leader: The God of every fresh start awaits us.
All: We are the children of God, and what we shall be we do not
know. Yet, with God, all things are possible. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Processional "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" #292
Invocation and Chant Kennedy Hines
Responsive Reading “Black Children” #76 Calvin O. Butts, V
Gloria Patri
Prayer and Choral Response Dimonique Johnson
Anthem
9:00 AM
11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "Solid Rock" arr. Sean Tillery
Pastoral Emphasis
Scripture
Meditation
9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "Precious Jesus" Thomas Whitfield
Sermon and Invitation Invitational
Offertory:
Offertory Sentences & Selections
9:00 AM
11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble "Jesus Is My Help" Melvin Crispell
Doxology
Offertory Prayer Ella-Rose Mathieu
Recessional "Standing on the Promises" #373
Benediction and Amen Jaylen Chase
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 2
Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – Septmeber 9
Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – September 16
Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – September 23
NOTE: Abyssinian’s New Member Classes are adjourned for the month of August.
Classes resume on Sunday, September 2.
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 15th.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Bereavement • Marcus Printup (mother), Dr. Marcella Maxwell (sister), Charlotte Small
(brother), Families of Beverly Alston and Betty Manor, Jacqueline Fife (mother), Deaconess Barbara
Hines (husband), Kathy, Rosalyn and Jerelyn Long (mother and aunt), Jewel Clark (mother).
Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Dr. Martia Goodson (St. Luke’s Hospital/Amsterdam
Avenue), Loretta Donaldson, Grace Jones, Inez Alexasnder, Ethel McCollough, Mother of Thomas
Bush, Deaconess Eva Vinson, Brucie Smith, Marilyn Oliver, Deacons Douglas Solomon, Benjamin
Barrow, Harold Sawyer, Augustus Sam, Deaconesses Jessie Green, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey
Jackson, and Olga Dais, sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Doris Brunson, Louis & Bernice Hardy (parents
of Trustee Alexis Thomas), former Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother
of Ann Sheriff), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Tom Stevens, Ernestine Burgess, E. Denise Perry.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To Dr. Butts – I extend sincerest thanks to you and the Abyssiian family for honoring me
with the Honorary Doctorate Degree of Goodwill. I am both grateful and humbled by this
award. To God be the Glory. ~ Sandra D. McNeill
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
MINISTRY
For its summer selection, The Sister to Sister Book Ministry will read The Perfume
Collector by Kathleen Tessaro. Ministry’s next meeting takes place in Central Park on
Saturday, September 8th at 10:30 AM (Gather on 110th Street and Malcolm X Blvd).
Remember to bring a chair and snack. Feel free to bring something to share.
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, 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!
“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” MATTHEW 25:35
2018 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE AT ABYSSINIAN
SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
The Abyssinian Baptist Church Sunday Worship schedule will be adjusted to one service at
10:00 AM on all Sundays in August (8/5–8/26), and Sundays, September 2 & September 9.
We return to Sunday Worship Services at 9 AM & 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 16.
SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR NURSERY AGE CHILDREN
The Abyssinian Sunday School Nursery (including kindergarteners) will be closed all
Sundays in August, as well as Sundays September 2 & September 9. The Nursery reopens
Sunday, September 16 (for 9 AM & 11:30 AM services).
SUMMER HOURS FOR THE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
The Abyssinian Baptist Church Federal Credit Union’s summer schedule is effective
Wednesday, August 1 to Homecoming Sunday, September 9:
Credit Union will be open all Sundays in August, and September 9th 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 5th, and will be closed on Sunday, September 2nd for Labor Day Holiday.
Regular Credit Union hours resume on Wednesday, 9/12 and Sunday, 9/16.
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:
[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 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
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
100 tithes
EDUCATION
REALTY
For Sale
Harlem Co-op
Three Bedrooms/1.5 bath apt in Central Harlem pre-war building. Gut renovated
kitchen with new appliances. Great light, high ceilings and over 1,100 sq ft of space.
Steps away from Central Park near Columbia University. and St Luke’s Hospital
Income restricted (60k-70K). Asking $879,000. For more information, contact CRS:
917.392.1718.
Bronx
Two bedrooms/1bath Co-op boasting over 900 sq ft, top floor apt with five (5)
windows and fie (5)closets! Need to renovate to own taste. Move to an area that is on
the rise while it is still affordable. Ten minutes from Harlem. Asking $299,000. For
more information, contact CRS: 917.392.1718.
254 E. 184th Street, #3D – Two Bdrm HDFC Co-op with income restrictions (Max
$90K for family of three; $80K for family of two; $70K for Single Person).
MOTIVATED SELLER!! Located in Fordham Section of the Bronx, one block off of
Grand Concourse. Needs work and being sold “AS IS” for CASH ONLY. Asking
$69K. Contact: Tony at 646-342-2944.
Rentals
Harlem
Two Bedrooms/2 bath parlour floor Brownstone apt in Mount Morris Park. High
ceilings and great living space with open kitchen. Key Features: En-suite Master bath
and washer and dryer in unit. Near 2,3 trains short distance to 4,5, 6 trains and M1,
M2, M7, M102 Buses. Asking: $3,100 per month. For more information, contact CRS:
917.392.1718.
Two Bedrooms/1bath top floor apt in coveted Hamilton Heights Brownstone home.
Spacious unit with high ceilings, decorative fireplace with great sunlight. Key features:
renovated kitchen, washer and dryer in unit and private parking. Near C, D, A and B
Trains and major expressways. Asking: $2,650 per month. For more information,
contact CRS: 917.392.1718
Two bedrooms/1bath apt in mid-rise building along historic Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Blvd. Newly installed widowed kitchen Spacious bath. East, west and south facing
views. Great location. Income guidelines apply (60K – 70K). Located near restaurants,
Central Park and #2, #3 and B & C trains. Asking: $2,350 per month. For more
information, contact 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
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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)
