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

Call to Worship

Leader: 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: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside

every weight and sin that so easily beset us.

All: 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/prayer-

requests/. 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 2nd 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 16th.

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!

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-for-

christian-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?

MINISTRY

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 9th in Central Park. (110th Street & Malcolm X Blvd).

THE ABYSSINIAN ANNUAL GOLF FELLOWSHIP

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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 1st 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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CAREER

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-to-prison 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, 80th Street & 1st Ave;

Upper Westside – Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 83rd Street & Columbus Ave.;

Chelsea/Greenwich Village – The Corlears School – 15th Street & Eighth Ave. For

more information visit www.iisummer.com or call 908-899-1338.

REALTY

Rentals:

71 East 110th 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 131st 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, 3rd 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 140th 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 27th, 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 140th 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 147th 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 10th

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 6th, and will be closed on Sunday,

September 3rd 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 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

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

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 • New York, NY 10030 | 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255 (F)