Worship Service COMMUNION May 20, 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

11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

Prelude

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Roderick Demmings, Jr., Organist

LaFredrick Coaxner, Conductor

Call to Worship Pentecost and Communion Sunday

Leader: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall

prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see

visions.

People: Holy Spirit, we welcome you into this place, in our hearts, our

homes, our lives, and our world.

Leader: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

All: In this hour of worship, we pray for the outpouring of your Spirit

in our lives. Give us strength and courage; creativity and

imagination to continue to transform the world through the

Gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" #262

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Oh Lord, How Excellent" Walt Whitman

Pastoral Emphasis

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Mighty Good God" Aaron & Thea Tippin |Ethel Calhoun, contralto

Scripture

Meditation

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Wash All My Sins Away" Percy Gray, Jr. & Anthony Tidwell | Kathryn Woolard, soprano

Sermon and Invitation

Invitational

The Supper:

A) Hymn

B) New Members

C) Witnessing

D) Consecration

E) The Bread "Always" Kirk Franklin

F) The Cup "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" #256

Choral Benediction

Postlude

CHURCH COVENANT

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our

Saviour; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this

assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in

Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to

strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our

affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its

worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God

has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry

among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case

of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we

cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God,

to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to

walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the

service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men

to exemplify and commend our holy faith.

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every

good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the

infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one

another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take

offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Saviour in the

eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report,

and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into

his marvelous light.

When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other

church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s word.

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 – June 3

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

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – May 20

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – May 27

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 Class. For details/registration, contact Reverend Pamela

D. Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext. 204. Next Class: Wednesday, May 16th.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Karen Diaz and Deaconess Eleanor Olive (passing of mother/sister-in-law,

Aby member, Jacqueline Diaz-Olive), Reverend Clinton Miller (passing of mother, Flora Miller),

Diane Goldson-Smith (passing of mother, Merva Goldson), Lashione Plaskett (Mother),

Deacon & Deaconess Hines (Daughter), Dr. Michael Parks (Father). Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Brucie Smith, Rev. Lillian Brown-Gold (in-Home

Hospice), Deacons Charles Small, Benjamin Barrow, Harold Sawyer, Augustus Sam,

Deaconesses Jessie Green, Bernnie Fife, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey Jackson, and Olga Dais,

sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Doris Brunson, Inez Alexander (at Mt. Sinai Hospital), Louis &

Bernice Hardy (parents of Trustee Alexis Thomas), former Trustee Rich Mitchell (in Assisted

Living), Martha Goodman, Robert D. Williams, Wayne Deas, Barbara Martin, Annie Printup

(Mother of Marcus Printup), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann Sheriff), Shelley Westbrook

Lassiter, Tom Stevens, Elizabeth Jackson, Ernestine Burgess, E. Denise Perry.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The American Baptist Women and Brotherhood Ministries extend heartfelt thanks

to all participants of the 15th Annual Prayer & Meditation Workshop. This year’s

session was witnessed by 80+ attendees who heard a powerful presentation on our

2018 theme by facilitator, Minister Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes. The workshop’s success

was made possible by support from Rev. Rashad Moore, Rev. Reginald Bachus, the

Music Ministry, AbyTech, Administrative staff, and the ever contributing assistance of

Ms. Naomi Graham. We are most thankful to our pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III,

who always demonstrates confidence in the ministries to carry out our mission. May

God continue to bless you all. ~ American Baptist Women Ministry (Estelle Hilton Khanna,

Leader) and The Brotherhood Ministry (Cecil Mullins, Leader).

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!

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

MINISTRY

PROGRESS ON THE ABYWEST COMMUNITY

CENTER CONTINUES

We continue to make progress on the AbyWest Community Center AND the

excitement continues to mount as this amazing effort moves closer to fruition.

WE want you to BECOME a part of THIS Abyssinian legacy BY HELPING

US launch our newest initiative towards raising the next $8 million. TO FIND

OUT HOW, visit the AbyWest Development Committee in the lobby following

Sunday worship service.

We are grateful for your support and ask you TO HELP US REACH OUR $12

MILLION GOAL.

The Sister to Sister Book Club selection for June 9th is No One Is Coming To Save Us

by Stephanie Powell Watts. Ministry’s next gathering takes place at 10:30 AM in

Central Park near 110th & Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. Remember to bring a chair or

blanket to sit on and your own snack. Feel free to bring something to share.

GOOD GRIEF NEWS!

Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush (co-leaders of

Abyssinian’s “Good Grief” Bereavement Ministry), will co-facilitate Grief and

Bereavement Sessions with residents at The Abyssinian Towers every three

months, on 2nd Tuesdays.

Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM & Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

HEALTH

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:

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 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

20 tithes

100 tithes

20 tithes

SERMON NOTES Take personal notes while listening to the Word of God

Date:

Sermon Title:

Biblical Text:

Points to Note:

PULPIT FLOWERS

Courtesy of Saundra Parks 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 E xt. 204

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