Happy Birthday to Abyssinians Born in September

Worship Service
September 6, 2015
“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.”
10:00 am Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
Prelude
Byron Sean, Guest Organist
Call to Worship
God, you have been gracious to us. You have given us the breath of life, and
a purpose for living.
People: May all of our living and labor give you honor and praise.
Leader: In this hour of worship, we honor the gift of labor. Whether we teach
children, care for the elderly, or fight for the disinherited, all of our service is
in worship to you.
People: With our hands lifted in praise, extended in service, may you be
glorified in all that we do. Amen.
Leader:
The Lord’s Prayer
Processional
“Woke Up This Morning” #566
Invocation and Chant
Responsive Reading
“Labor Day Blessings” #89
Gloria Patri
Prayer and Choral Response
Anthem
The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian
"Come Thou Almighty King” Timothy Wright
Pastoral Emphasis
Scripture
Meditation
The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian
"We Are Not Ashamed” Andrae Crouch
Soloist: Kathryn Woolard-Harrell, Soprano
Sermon and Invitation
Invitational
Offertory:
Offertory Sentences & Selections
The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian
"Magnify the Lord” James Bignon
Doxology
Offertory Prayer
Recessional
“I’ll Fly Away” #601
Benediction and Amen
Postlude
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Morning Praying Band assembles Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM.
Sunday Morning Bible Study meets at 8:45 AM.
Mid-Week Manna Worship Service - Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE
The Abyssinian Baptist Church and its administrative offices will be closed on Monday,
September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
ABYSSINIAN SUMMER
WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday Worship Services return to 9:00 AM and 11:00
AM on Homecoming Sunday, September 13, 2015.
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
#BLACK JOY
In times like these, our strength is found in our moments of joy. In the midst of
challenges we face, Black Joy enables us to endure! Black Joy is praise in the sanctuary,
dancing in the street, children playing, and a village filled with life and love. Black Joy!
The world didn’t give it. The world can’t take it away.
CALLING ALL MINISTRY LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS
The 2015 Homecoming Block Party and Ministry Fair is next Sunday! There will be a
brief mandatory meeting this Wednesday, September 9th at 8:00 PM in the Vestry.
Volunteers are encouraged to attend to learn of their assignments and
logistics.
Ministry representatives will receive materials for their
boards. For more information, contact Minister Rashad Moore at 212.862.7474, ext.
212 or [email protected].
PARKING ON HOMECOMING SUNDAY
Abyssinian members who drive may park their cars (FREE OF CHARGE) in Bread &
Roses High School parking lot on 135th Street between Fredrick Douglass Blvd. (8th
Avenue) and St. Nicholas Ave. Parking lot will be serviced by Aby parking attendants,
The Carr brothers.
MID WEEK MANNA SERIES
The art of storytelling is as old as human history. One example of
storytelling is the parable. The parable was the preferred teaching
method of Jesus. A parable is a simple story on the surface but hidden
beneath the surface are layers of life lessons and applications. There are
over 30 recorded parables of Jesus in the bible ranging from The Good
Samaritan to the Prodigal Son.
This Midweek Manna Series will explore the scriptures to uncover the
hidden treasures of Jesus’ parables. Come out each week and join in
powerful worship and preaching.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To our beloved Pastor and his family, the Diaconate Ministry and my faithful church
family: Thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls and support during this
challenging time. from The Leathers, Johnson, and Walker families.
ABYSSINIAN ANNUAL GOLF FELLOWSHIP
CALLING ALL GOLFERS!
The Annual Reverend Dino Woodard Golf
Fellowship will take place on Tuesday, September 22,
2015 at Saint Andrews Golf Course. Tee Time is 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.
ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY
In 2014, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Food Pantry
Ministry serviced 2,084 families. We remain thankful to those
who have been generous in donating food items to the church’s
Food Pantry. As we strive to continue this work, we solicit your inkind donations of the following non-perishable items:
• Salmon
• Macaroni
• Tuna
• Rice
• Dry Beans
• Mashed Potatoes
• Cereal
• Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce
• Soup
• Canned Milk
• Canned Vegetables
Donations accepted every day during hours of operation. For information, contact
212.862.7474, ext. 225.
MINISTRY EVENTS
The Archives and History Ministry will conduct four 75-minute church history
tours on the following dates:
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Friday, September 18th | 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 19th | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Sunday, September 20th | 1:30 PM (Limited to 15 people)
We will meet on the stage of the Vestry and begin the tour promptly at the appointed
time. Abyssinian members and non-members are invited to join us in exploring our
church history. All persons interested in taking the tours should sign up at the
Ministry's Harvest Fair table or at the Elevator Lobby Desk.
The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is currently reading “The Pearl that Broke
the Shell” by Nadia Hashimi. Meeting takes place on Saturday, September 12th at
10:30 AM in Central Park at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue.
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MINISTRY LEADERS MEETING
Thursday, September 17th | 6:30 PM in the Vestry
All Abyssinian Ministry Leadership (Chairs and Co-chairs) are asked to attend
this very important first meeting of the 2015 fall/2016 winter season.
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Brotherhood Bible Study
WE | WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This year we are streamlining our registration process. Online registration will assist in
better recordkeeping over time and permits us to complete some tasks that are
currently done manually. It's easy and quick!
Following are 5 easy steps for online registration of each child:
• Visit www.abyssinian.org
• Click on LEARN
• Click on Core Classes
• Click on Register for Sunday School
• Fill out registration form
• Click on SUBMIT
For assistance with online registration or more information contact Minister Pamela D.
Mason at 212.862.7474, ext. 204 or [email protected].
Westward, Ho! – AbyWEST Campaign Moves Forward
The AbyWEST -- 3.0 in 24 Mo!
Campaign is well underway. We are
very grateful to the membership for
their support of our effort to build a
$12MM educational center. Following
our initial appeal, more than 40% of
our members responded to the plea to
make a supporting pledge.
We are
making
progress
toward
the
achievement of our goal to raise $3mm
in 24months.
Thanks to your
generous support we are one-third of
the way there.
Heed the Call – Make Your Pledge Today!
100 Percent Member Participation Requested
For those who have not made a pledge, there is no
time like the present. Our goal is to attain 100%
participation from our members. Pledge cards are
available in the church elevator lobby and at
Abyssinian.org via the “AbyWEST” icon. Your
completed pledge card can be left at the front desk
in the Trustee mailbox. With your help
our
goal to raise $3mm in 24 months will be realized.
Thank you for your continued support!
Dedicated to “the Worship of God and the
Service of Humanity”…
Happy Birthday
to Abyssinians Born in September
Marie Jeanne
Nina
Sheila
Amanda
John
Elva
Oscar
Veronica
Rene
Clarence
Imani
Willie
Sharon
Davine
Kenrick
Kurt
Niekeda
Alvin
Melba
Alma
Nilsa
Virginia
Kiara
Doris
Doris
Jean
Lillie
Vickie
Vera
Rachel
Kenya
Christopher
Chelsea
Jerome
James
Darin
Stephanie
Felicia
Arlinda
L. Rayne
Yvonne
Solange
Michael
Aka
Allen
Anane
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Arrington
Ball
Ball
Ball, III
Bayne
Becoat
Bennett
Bey
Bollers
Boone
Bourgeois
Bowles, Jr.
Bradford
Bridgett
Britto- Scott
Brown
Brown
Brunson
Bryant
Bunce
Burrell
Carter
Clarke
Cole
Conley
Conyers
Crowder
Daniel
Davis
Davis
Delia
Dennis
Derrick
Dorsey
Dunn
Ealy - Clarke
Eddy
20
12
7
14
26
20
10
1
16
14
23
10
19
22
6
24
21
23
29
10
14
21
25
21
21
19
13
30
25
24
1
21
3
6
26
5
16
25
26
2
12
6
17
Ercille
Robert
Omotolani
Darius
Phillip
Bernice
Van
Deborah
Mercedes
Samuel
Jason
Mary
Rudolph
Sandi
Areshia
Sharonda
Patricia
Adom
Martia
Beverly
John
DeBorah
Lenny
Tiffany
Ernest
Dawn
Mattie
Carol
Harold
Miriam
Patricia
Michael
Jerome
Brian
Jada
Celestine
Venus
Christopher
James
Yvonne
Karen
Hattie
Alicia
Edwards
Eilets
Elumade
Evans
Fields
Fife
Fisher
Fleming
Forrest
Foster
Fraser
Frasier
Frazier
Freeman
Garcia
Gardner
Garey
Getachew
Goodson
Gould
Graves
Gray
Green
Greene
Gregg
Greggs
Griffin
Griffin
Gross
Halsell
Hamilton
Hamilton
Hammond
Hardy
Harper
Harris
Harris
Harvell
Hatcher, Sr.
Hatchett
Hawkins
Hedgepeth
Henderson
29
3
25
8
17
13
12
29
22
18
25
30
25
10
3
26
21
30
21
2
3
24
1
28
17
19
16
2
8
4
8
24
29
20
4
3
12
1
20
4
4
10
16
Phenice
Lawrence
Shaneekua
Arvernetta
Jennifer
Shari
Anthony
Lee
William
Sabrina
Yolanda
Laura
Maxine
Ruth
Monica
Karen
Kebra
David
Roy
Keith
Tanisha
Mildred
Robin
Michelle
Samari
Onyx
Maa't
Kenneth
David
Elizabeth
Michael
Tamieka
Cecil
Francine
Gregory
Mildred
Cecilia
Shirley
Ronald
Patricia
Lisa
Tia
Edwin
Alvin
Eliza
Charmaine
Pauline
Lashana
Henderson
Hendricks
Henry
Henry
Henry
Hiles
Hill
Hodge
Holder
Holmes
Holmes
Hope
Horne
Hunt
Hunter
Hunter
Hutton
Hylton
Innis
Isaacs
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson-Preston
Jackson-Preston
Jakuta
Jeffers
Jeffries
Johnson
Johnson
Jones
Jones
Jones
Jones
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan
Kaplan
Kelly
Lee
Lee
Leland
Leslie
Lewis
15
18
16
17
29
30
21
21
24
28
30
13
16
21
30
24
23
28
3
8
13
11
3
27
26
26
13
27
26
14
5
13
7
23
6
22
28
5
12
26
14
24
9
24
21
21
5
25
Lisle
Shernette
Lisa
Gena
Holly
Marie
Karen
Roderick
Roy
Betty
Robyn
Meredith
Alberta
Lina
Thelma
Hellen
Deborah
Fatima
Ernestine
Jasmine
Courtney
Kevin
Mark
Robert
Kody
Julie
Dorian
Brooke
Dorothy
Isabella
Michelle
Stacy
Tulip
Andrew Mark
Morgan
Genevieve
Glen
Evelyn
Susan
Carmen
Curtis
Stephanie
Laura
Jimmie
Deborah
Ronald
Frank
Lewis
Linton
Long
Lovett
Low
Lunn
Lynch
MacNeal
Magby
Manor
Marshall
Marshall
Martin
Martinez
Mason
Mayfield
McClain
McFadden
McFadden
McFarlane White
McGraw
McGruder
McKinley
McMillan
Melancon
Mellony
Miles
Miller
Miller
Minns
Mitchell
Mitchell
Morris
Morrison
Morrison
Murray
Nared
Nelson
Nesbitt Glover
Nisbett
Outlaw
Palmer
Parker
Pate
Payne
Pettaway
Pezzella
23
20
15
26
28
16
7
26
26
12
28
17
8
12
26
21
10
20
18
6
8
9
2
27
6
20
20
27
14
20
4
24
9
29
5
6
15
1
4
18
9
23
17
12
4
10
7
Erica
Nadeen
Carol
Sara
April
Beth
Karen
Tirissa
Beverly
Nicholas
Nichelle
Odis
Christina
Vivian
Valerie
Yolanda
Elizabeth
Melody
Christian
Shirley
Keiasha
Brianna
Cynthia
Cedric
Annie
Karen
Karyn
Shirley
Sylvia
Ria L.
Vivian
Shanae
Lillian
Alicia
Pierce
Powell
Preston
Punter
Reardon
Reed
Reeves
Reid
Rhymer
Richards
Richards
Richardson
Rizzo
Robinson
Rochon
Rodney
Rodriguez
Ruffin
Sapp
Scott
Scott
Seagraves
Seymore
Shine
Silcott
Small
Smith
Smith
Solomon
Spencer
Stevenson
Strachan
Tatum
Taylor
7
30
15
16
8
12
30
15
1
24
27
10
30
30
12
28
15
14
20
5
1
26
7
4
26
4
7
22
17
23
1
21
5
19
Dorothy
Bernard
Sakinah
Monique
Yvonne
James
Ashley
Arthur
Tyrone
Herbert
George
Bennie
Helen
Leontine
Curtis
Ronnie
Clara
Alma
Anthony
Gwendolyn
Jacquetta
Ronald
Patricia
Willie
Harding
Dwayne
Angela
Jonathan
Enest
Tanya
Lawrence
William
Tiaka
Karen
Taylor
Taylor
Taylor
Taylor
Thevenot
Thompson
Thompson
Thompson
Thompson
Thornhill, Sr.
Todd
Tolbert
Tomlinson
Turner
Upshaw
Vickers
Villarosa
Warren
Watkins
Watts
Whaley
Whitehurst
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Wilson
Wilson
Winslow
Wooten
Wright
Wynn
9
3
25
12
17
26
29
12
20
14
5
5
9
25
27
7
29
11
2
2
21
3
16
11
23
3
15
30
21
3
1
12
22
17
To All of Our September Born Abyssinian Saints:
We pray that your birthday greets you with insurmountable
joy and that God continues to prosper your affairs!
NEW MEMBERS CLASS SCHEDULE – Classes meet at 8:30 AM in Blue Room
Class #1 At the Cross: Jesus and Salvation - Sunday, September 6th
Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices - Sunday, September 13th
Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - Sunday, September 20th
Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship - Sunday, September 27th
Note: New Members Classes are not offered in the month of August. Classes resume on
Sunday, September 6, 2015.
BABY BLESSINGS
Baby Blessings take place on the 2nd Sunday in 11:00 AM Service. Baby Blessing
Classes are held monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:00 PM in the
Nursery. Next Class: Wednesday, September 16th. Parents who wish to have their
child blessed must attend this class. To register call Church office, Ext. 216.
WEDDINGS
Considering marriage? Recently engaged? If you plan to have your nuptials at
Abyssinian, call 212.862.7474, ext. 216, to check the availability of the church, and arrange
pre-marital counseling. You must also schedule an appointment with the
Wedding Coordinator, Tamieka L. Jones, at “A Perfect Setting Inc.,” 800-4512951, or send email to: [email protected]
ARTS & CULTURE
Soul Night Events presents: Generation Bridge Summer White Ball, Saturday,
September 19, 2015. Man of the evening honoree is the Reverend Dr. Calvin
O. Butts, III who will receive the top honor for inspiring generations beyond the
pulpit sphere.
Event to benefit Abyssinian West.
Get tickets now at
http://www.soulnightevents.com.
Limited number of VIP tables available for early
purchase.
The Sol Studio new art exhibit, “Made in Her Image” Watercolor by Debra
Cartwright, runs through Saturday, September 12. Abyssinian members attending
the exhibition closing Day Party on Saturday, September, 12 will receive a $10
discount on purchase of exhibition poster. Gallery hours are by appointment. The Sol
Studio is located at 2073 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, (between 123rd and 124th
streets). To schedule an appointment email [email protected].
or
visit thesolstudio.com.
AMAZING GRACE, A new Broadway musical about the story behind the beloved
hymn features Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper and Tony nominee, Josh Young.
Previews now running June 25 at the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St. Use code
AAC1 and save up to 35% off regular ticket prices. Orch/front mezz $85 (reg. $139),
Mid Mezz $65 (reg. $98). For tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, 877.250.2929,
Nederlander Theatre Box Office. For groups of 12+ contact Marcia Pendelton, Walk
Tall Girl Productions, 646.467.7393, [email protected].
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Studio
apartment
on top-floor
of
owner-occupied
brownstone
in
landmarked Hamilton Heights district. Charming 475 sq. ft. space with great light from
bay windows viewing east and north exposures. Near A, B, C, D trains and M3 bus.
Monthly rent is $1500. Available September 1. Call or text: 646-732-9856 for more
information.
For Rent: A lovely one bedroom, one bathroom apartment in a central
Harlem Brownstone. This beautiful apartment has a kitchen, living room, dining area,
hardwood floors and ample closet space. Conveniently located next to restaurants,
shops, and many forms of transportation. Available September 1st. Rent is
$1800. To view/apply for this apt. contact 646-526-1119.
JOB TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
New York City Parks Computer Resource Centers serve over 6,000 New
Yorkers per week at 32 locations with over 500 open access hours per week and over
200 creative workshops, classes and certification opportunities at 24 locations! Join a
class for free by calling 212.255.3066 or emailing [email protected] for general senior,
adult and youth programming.
Contact [email protected] for teen
programming.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For the opportunity to win a scholarship, American
Baptist Women ages 17-35 are invited to submit original
essays up to 200 words that answer “Who is the Ruth or
Deborah in your life?”. This contest is inspired by Judson
Press “Sisters of Scripture: Mentors in Womanhood” by
Billie Montgomery Cook.
Cook, along with
representatives from American Baptist Women’s
Ministries and Judson Press, will judge the contest. The
grand prize winner will receive the Elva S. Riggins
scholarship of $1000. The first runner up will be
awarded a $500 scholarship. Winning essays will be
showcased on judsonpress.com, abwministries.org,
billiemcook.com, and other related social media sites.
Rules, requirements, and entry information at
https://sistersofscripturemnw.wordpress.com.
SERMON NOTES
Make personal notes while listening to the Word of God
Date:
Sermon Title:
Biblical Text:
Points to Note:
PULPIT FLOWERS
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THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS
Gerald Barbour
Eleanor E. Olive
Alexis Thomas
Patricia Proctor
Sheila S. Boston Robinson
Chairman, Board of Deacons
Chair, Board of Deaconess
Chair, Board of Trustees
Treasurer
Church Clerk
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Reginald L. Bachus
Itang H. Young
Rashad R. Moore
Associate Pastor
Assistant Minister for Youth
Ministerial Intern
James Davis, Jr.
C. Anthony Bryant
Director, Music Ministries & Fine Arts
Minister of Music for Youth
Ext. 203
Ext. 220
Ext. 212
MUSIC MINISTRY
Ext. 261
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Finance
Building, Grounds & Maintenance
Ext. 245
Ext. 244
SERVICES
Sunday
7:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:15 am -11:00 am
11:00 am
2nd Sunday
11:00 am
3rd Sunday
9:00 & 11:00 am
4th Sunday
11:00 am
5th Sunday
11:00 am
Praying Band
Bible Class
Sunday School
Worship Service
WE Youth Worship Experience
Worship Service
Babies Blessed
Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship (11 am)
Baptism
Youth Day
Wednesday
7:00 pm
Mid-Week Manna
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
132 Odell Clark Place • New York, New York 10030 | 212.862.7474 (T) | 212.862.3255 (F)
www.abyssinian.org