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 March 3, 2019

“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

Call to Worship

Leader: Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go and

stand in His holy place?

People: Those who have clean hands and a pure heart

Leader: In this season of Lent, we pray for the love and mercy of God to be upon

us.

People: Cleanse and refresh us from every transgression, O God

Leader: In this season of prayer and fasting, may we grow in faith, wisdom, and

discipline for the cause of Christ.

All: Recreate us, O God, and make us new in your name. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional Love Lifted Me #504

Invocation and Chant

Responsive Reading Revival #94

Gloria Patri

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus Be Thou My Vision Arr. Robert Hunter

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture

Meditation

9:00 AM 11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus God’s Grace Luther Barnes

Shadrack Pierre, Tenor

Sermon and Invitation Invitational

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus Right Now, Lord Martin Wardlaw

Mike Adams, Tenor

Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Recessional God Be With You Traditional

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 – March 3

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – March 10

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – March 17

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – March 24

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: March 20, 2019.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Dea. Kimberly Vinson (Mother, Mrs. Lois Hinds), Trustee Alexs Thomas

(Mother, Mrs. Bernice Hardy), Barry Cox (Brother-in-law), Lloyd Brown (father), Rachel Cole

(Husband, Moses Cole), Deacon Fred and Anna Wilson (niece, Raynelle Booker), families of

Inez Alexander, Robert Ishmael, Christopher Queen and Jacqueline Blaine.

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Deacons Major Keels and Douglas Solomon. Tom

Stevens (New Jewish Home - 106th Street), Min. Janine Myrick (Father), Louis Hardy (father

of Trustee Alexis Thomas), Rether Parker, Augusta Grubb, Forrest Murphy, Deborah Young

(daughter of Dr. Marcella Maxwell), Brucie Smith, Robin Martin, Julian Lockhart, Shelley

Westbrook Lassiter, Constance Lilly, Loretta Donaldson and Thomas Donaldson, William

Highsmith, Jeannette Barcene, Mrs. Isabelle Boston, John Johnson (brother of Trustee Stephen

Johnson), Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling, Elder Abraham Gowan, Deacons Harold Sawyer,

Augustus Sam, Jessie Green, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey Jackson, and 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), Ernestine Burgess.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To Rev. Butts, Marcella Maxwell & the Golden Life Ministry, and the Greater NY

Chapter of the Links – Thank you for the Caring for our Feet program for the

thoughtful and magnificent tribute to the life of Les Payne, a devoted husband and

devoted father. It was a wonderful tribute! ~ Violet Payne and Family of the Late Les

Payne

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

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2019 Spring Series

Understanding Depression | Instructor: Dr. Henry McCurtis – Blue Rm.

Tue. 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Although we often say we are depressed when we are having a bad day, disappointing

events or circumstances are a normal part of life and frequently result in passing feelings of

sadness. Depression, on the other hand, is a medical illness that can be associated with

problems at school and/or work, in relationships, and quality of life. It can be precipitated

by an adverse life event or simply occur out of the blue. The good news is that treatment

is available, and recovery is possible. Come learn more about depression.

Storm Tracking: Navigating the Storms of Life | 1st Fl. Conf. Rm.

Instructor: Sis. Charisse Nelson | Fri. 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM

In Romans 5:3-5 the Apostle Paul boldly states, “suffering produces endurance, and endurance

produces character, and character hope, and hope does not disappoint us…” but what happens

when the storm is longer than anticipated and what is to be learned during the midst of the

storm. This course will take a look at what the Bible teaches about perseverance. It will

provide both spiritual and practical guidance for storm preparation, navigation, analysis, and

application. It will explore how information gathered during a storm can provide future

testimonies which can aid in navigating future storms as well as help others make it

through their present sufferings.

Spiritual Gifts Workshop | Instructor: Rev. Pamela D. Mason 1st Fl. Conf. Rm.

Thur. 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Have your spiritual gifts led you to the right ministry? The Holy Spirit is the power source for

all spiritual gifts. By grace these gifts are designed to complement and strengthen the Body

of Christ when they work in harmony together to edify God and fulfill the Great

Commission. Whether you are worshiping, teaching, serving or witnessing to others; the

Holy Spirit has gifted you to be a blessing in someone’s life. Become aware of your spiritual

gifts and gain a deeper understanding of how the Holy Spirit operates through the heart of

believers to build God’s kingdom on earth. Course explores how the gifts bestowed upon

you can enhance your ministry work and assist you in winning more souls for Christ.

This month, strengthen your awareness of biblical

facts taken from the book of Exodus. Respond to as

many questions as possible before checking Abyssinian website:

http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-

institute-for-christian-education/ for the correct Bible

reference points. Remember to be intentional about taking

time to center yourself, as you read the entire chapter where

the answers are found.

1. For how many years did the Israelites live in Egypt? [Exodus12:40–41]

2. Why did Egypt enslave the Israelites? [Exodus 1: 8-14]

3. How did Moses meet his wife Zipporah? [Exodus 2: 11-22]

4. What mountain was Moses on when God called to him from the burning

bush? [Exodus 3:1-5]

MINISTRY

The Abyssinian Youth Ministry will host A Night At The Museum Sleepover at Liberty

Science Center for youth ages 6-12. Bring your sleeping gear! Buses leave Aby

church on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 6 PM. Parent pick-up begins at 8 AM

sharp on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Cost is $95. RSVP by Feb. 28, 2019. Register

Via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-at-the-museum-tickets-54567840881. Contact

Rev. Itang Young, x220 for more information.

The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is currently reading "Becoming" by Michelle

Obama. Ministry’s next gathering takes place Saturday, March 9th, 10:30 AM in the

Fellowship Hall.

Abyssinian’s GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY offers support to members in seasons of

loss and bereavement. Group-setting meeting take place Tues. 7 PM in 1st Fl.

Nursery (unless otherwise noted on schedule). Sessions facilitated by Deacons Dr. Henry

McCurtis & Dr. Sydney Bush.

WINTER & SPRING 2019 SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019Abyssinian Towers

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Summer Sabbatical – No Sessions in July and August

Sessions resume September 17, 2019

HEALTH

The Abyssinian Baptist Church

MEDICAL and HEALTH MINISTRIES

MEDICAL MOMENT

“TIMELINES FOR MEDICAL CHECK UPS”

Like a car, our body requires routine maintenance in order to

maintain optimal health

ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

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:

webmaster@abyssinian.org (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 70100.

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

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.

CIVIC NEWS

The Abyssinian Baptist Church and Harlem Community members are invited to

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser in support of The New York Branch

NAACP Youth Council. Event takes place Saturday, March 16th, 8 AM – 10 AM at

APPLEBEE’s (509 East 117th Street. Must Purchase $25 Ticket in advance via

Raisinginfluencer@gmail.com and 917.821.6849 or marquis.harrison@gmail.com.

Come enjoy a short stack for a Tall Cause!

ARTS & CULTURE

THE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB presents its Annual Spring Concert

on Sunday, March 17th, at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church (101 W. 123rd St.), 7

PM. Free concert is open to the public (free-will offering). For info, contact Roscoe

Boyd, 718.755.2063.

THE LIGHT - A new play by Loy A. Webb. Directed by Logan Vaughn.

Can a relationship between two people survive the growing divide between them over

who–and what–to believe? The Light is a reckoning that unfolds in real-time and peels

away the layers of truth, doubt, pain, and ultimately the power of love. Playing now to

March 17 at MCC Theater, 511 W. 52nd Street. Tickets $45/$75 with code

MCCWTGP (Reg. $69/$99). For tickets www.mcctheater.org or 646.506.9393.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Sprinkle Stars Twinkle, Inc. Pre-K School is interviewing qualified candidates for a

10-month position as Director/Lead Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Teacher Aide for

the 2018-2019 school semester. Candidates must meet qualifications outlined in Pre-K

for All Policy Handbook and the Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene. Interested

candidates should contact Hiring Mgr., Tonia Sprinkle, 347.346.9366, 914.413.1041 or

via email yahyatt@yahoo.com.

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for children or seniors. Experienced, patient, and

loving. Contact: Wendy Hilliard via wendyhilliard@gmail.com or 917.414.8835.

REALTY

HDFC Income Restricted Apartments in Hamilton Heights for Sale: 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with sweeping views of Manhattan and Bronx skyline in Historic

pre-war building with orig hardwood floors, orig moldings, formal dining room/high ceilings.

Asking: 1 bed: 389k and 399K needs some updating, 2 bed: 549K newly renovated.

Contact CRS: 917.392.1718

Bronx Apartment for Sale

Renovated sun drenched 1 BR co-op apt along trendy Grand Concourse. Art Deco

building with doorman and full-service amenities. Near B, D, 4, 2 & 5 trains (20 mins

to midtown), Metro North (Harlem & Hudson lines) and Bx M4 Express Bus Close to

restaurants, parks, Bronx Museum of the Arts and Gateway Center. Asking: 319K.

Contact CRS: 917.392.1718

Happy Brithday Abyssinians Born in March

Carmeta Albarus-Lindo 31

Sandra Allen Lesibu 22

Lisa Andujar-Ray 23

Jeanine Ballard 17

William Batista 9

Vincent Battle 30

Carole Beckford 30

Tamara Benegan-Green 11

Sandra Benn 28

Lydia Berry-Pearson 16

Madison Blake 15

Whitney Blanco 24

Jean Borden De Wees 9

Aurora Brice 14

Ghurron Briscoe 20

Milton Brown 7

Norma Brown 21

Michael Bryant 29

Joseph Bunn 30

Kyla Butts 30

Mary Caper 31

Melvin Carey 24

Wylene Carter 4

Charisse Castillo 2

Messengeir Christian 15

Dawn Collins 20

Una Coughman 29

Nicholas Crawford 25

Constance Daglis 21

Larik Dais 28

Ganeen Dean 18

Raven Dennis 17

John Denson 13

Betina Dowdell 20

Calvin Duncan 27

Lisa Durham 29

Patrice Eaton 24

Rosalind Eddy 18

John Edington 24

Danisha Edwards 10

C. Michael Ellison 2

Lorean Ellis-Reliford 22

LaSaundra Estelle 31

Theresa Ferguson 30

Jacqueline Fife 24

Qadir Forbes 14

Kathleen Francis 28

Herman Fraser 18

Annie Friend 23

Melquan Ganzy 16

Michael Garrett 30

Ivette Gillum 9

Eleanor Giveand 12

Kelvin Glover 22

Frances Gooden 21

Edwin Gordon 31

Demetria Harvin-Shomala 7

Lisa Hayes 20

Mary L Henderson 2

Andrew Henry 26

Riza Hequibal-Printup 20

Keith Hines 23

Laura Holden-Williams 15

Donna Holder 22

Latrena Holder 2

Tamoya Hopkins 21

Joanne Horsham 17

Ruth Inniss 25

Chequita Jackson 30

Eleanor Jackson 6

Dorothea Jackson 23

Aminata Jacob 9

John James 30

D. Michelle James 21

Sherita Jennings-Cuffee 20

Crystal Johnson 26

Sidney Johnson 27

Glenn Johnson 17

Dawn Johnston 5

Jewell Jones 20

Rochelle Jordan 16

Grace JPaibo 1

Mary Kirby 22

Sheena Lawton 18

Kenneth Leacock 23

Nancy Leonard 31

NiKimya Ligon 14

Arron Lloyd 16

Kevin Long 1

Samuel Lyons, III 20

Patricia Mabry 12

Pamela Mason 12

Valeria Mason 13

Carol McHenry 16

Crystal McKay 7

Jennifer McManus 12

Sandra McNeill 2

Mellissa McShay 25

Tiara Meriweather 1

Leon Merrick 21

Johnnie Middleton 27

Rashad Moore 18

Ronald Moore 17

Kanika Morgan 22

Clyde Moyler 20

Poppie Mphuthing 23

Nadirah Muhammad 12

Timothy Nash 6

Evelyn Neal 31

Rachel Nicks 19

Karen Owes 15

Tanya Packer 9

Elijah Patterson 29

Villard Petit 2

Felicia Pierce 1

Randall Pinkston 3

Johari Privott-Yeiser 19

Lynn Reed 28

Fred Royall 26

Kenneth Sally 6

Otise Schuk 6

Ramona Scott 1

JoAnn Scott 27

Lenora Sharpe 6

Ashunta Sheriff 3

Laurita Shields 19

Lacole Spraggins 21

Sherry Stephens 23

Thomas Stevens 18

Darrell Stinchcomb 1

Betty Anne Syphrette 25

Demetria Thomas 27

Tracey Thomas, Jr. 20

Jyll Townes 18

Liduvina Travieso 6

LaVergne Trawick 25

Myrtle Tully 17

Randreta Ward -Evans 8

Doretha Webb 18

Sharon Wedderburn 20

Craig Wesley 25

Vivian Westbrook 24

Helen Whaley 19

Zenobia White-DaCruz 24

Jean Williams 15

Robin Williams 30

Christopher Williams 18

Latasha Williams 16

Jordan Woods 4

SAVE THE DATE

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

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