Worship Service August 6, 2017

10:00 AM

“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

Call to Worship

Leader: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.”

People: For in God’s house we shall find hope and healing.

Leader: In God’s house we shall find forgiveness and friendship.

People: May peace be within the walls of this house of God.

Leader: Come, let us worship in the house of the Lord.

All: Come, let us sing praises to God who loves and redeems us.

Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional "Standing on the Promises" #373

Invocation and Chant

Responsive Reading “Praise” New Testament #39

Gloria Patri

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Faithful is Our God"

Jules Bartholomew

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture

Meditation

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "O Jesus" V. Michael McKay

Soloist: Eunice Newkirk

Sermon and Invitation Invitational

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian "Come Thou Almighty King"

Rev. Timothy Wright

Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Recessional "Walking up the King's Highway" #402

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 – September 24

* 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: Famiily of Deacon & Deaconess Olive (passing of grand nephew); Edward Sonds,

Jr. (passing of son); Family of departed Aby member, Edythe Cherry; BNP Elder 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

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).

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?

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.

ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday August 10th, World class drummer and Abyssinian member, Ulysses

Owens, Jr. will lead his New Century Jazz Big Band in a recording of their

new CD. Live show at Dizzy's Coca Cola Room in Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th Street

and Broadway. 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM Sets. Advanced reservations are strongly

suggested call: 212-258-9595.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE - Become a New York State Trooper! Apply at

nytrooper.com or call 1.866.NYSP-EXAM. Starting Salary - $53,993. After One Year:

$76,381.

REALTY

Rentals:

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:

Beautiful Two Family Townhouse (6 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,000 Sq. Ft). located in Central

Harlem nearby St. Nicholas Park, Strivers Row & The Schomburg Center (322 West

140th Street ). Property can be delivered vacant. 15x100 w/patio deck, roof deck &

private garden. Bldg has air rights! Motivated Seller Asking: $1.85M. Contact

Tony: 646.342.2944

Cozy Single Family Townhouse (8 Rooms, 3 Beds, 1.5 Bath - 9,148 Sq. Ft & attached 1

car garage that fits 2) in Plainfield NJ, between Edison & South Plainfield (1430-32

Belleview Ave. Updates include custom kitchen and bathroom, finished basement.

Motivated seller 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.

Happy Birthday To Abyssinians Born in August Odile Adechi 17

Peggy Agard-Ifil 14

L. Jamelliah Allen 24

Melvin Alvarez 14

Cynthia A.Williams 9

Pauline Anglin-King 9

Barbara Atkinson 30

Johnson Atkinson 19

Dorian Banks 27

Catherine Barksdale 5

Cynthia Barnes 1

Martine Baron 24

Michael Beal 15

Tyrese Belgrave 1

Tyrell Belgrave 1

Michael Benbow 30

Alfred Berry 4

Malaika S.M. Bland 19

Cheryl Bloomfield 23

Kelsie Bonaparte 20

Khadijah Booth-Watkins 9

Doris Bowens 2

Ralph Brannon 9

Selene Breeden 18

Lacey Britton 27

Lynne Brookes 21

Leona Brown 25

Hattie Brown 4

Andrea Brown 6

Carolyn Brown 27

Latoya Brown 19

Lloyd Brown, II 26

Elizabeth B. Whetstone 29

Genea Bullock 2

Anna B. Codrington 29

Dale Burley 6

Cynthia Campbell 9

Flossie Canada 8

Anasa Chappell 9

Kevin Chavers 27

Catherine Clark-Nelson 2

Amy Coello 22

Ethel Collins 14

Eunice Cook 25

Schulandra Cooper 8

Christian Cooper 13

Cheryl Craven 11

Katherine Creech 27

Kiara Cruz 23

Michelle Cutkelvin 15

Ronald Davis 2

Alice Dear 22

Imari Deas 25

Donald Demonde 31

Karen Diaz 20

Jacqueline Diaz- Olive 22

Kimberly Dowdell 29

April Drummond 30

Veronica Dunlap 22

Bernice Eady 19

Susan Eddington 30

Sabriya Ellis 28

Sonya Evans 29

Diane Evans 29

C. Virginia Fields 6

Michael Fields 30

Stacey Finley 11

John Paris Fisher 2

Gloria Flournoy 10

William Floyd 29

Deanna Foote 19

Daniel Ford, Jr. 17

George Forde, Jr. 31

Octancia Francis 8

Dudley Franklin, Jr. 13

Cliff Frazier 27

Akil Gallant 22

Myrtho Gardiner 30

Lana Garland 15

LaTricia Garland 23

Jared Garner 21

Janine Garvin Paparelli 5

Veronica Gates 22

Stephanie Gibson 10

Thomas Gilliam 19

Dianne Goldson-Smith 28

Valerie Grant 26

James Grant 28

Leslie Gray 8

Richard Green 5

Jessie Green 8

Yetta Greene 14

Ida Gumbs 1

Norma Harvin 8

Joseph Haslip 30

James Hatcher, Jr. 10

Valerie Henderson 2

Robyn Hill 7

Patricia Hobbs 22

Lynne H.Morrison 17

Alyssa Humphrey 7

Nancy Hylton 1

Havery Isaac 4

Monique Ishmael 25

Evelyn J. Jackson 10

Nicole Jenkins 2

Rachel Rae Jinks 15

Ahkilah Johnson 29

Derek Johnson 3

Linda Johnson 7

Ravi Johnson 26

Hanna Jones 25

Ashley Jones 21

Richelle Jones 8

Gregory Jones, Sr. 6

Bianca Jordan 20

Keisha Keelen 23

Aaliyah Kelly 9

Olga King 7

Bernice King 19

Sheila Kirkwood 25

Jo-Anne Kitt 28

Karen Knight 28

Bertram Knight, Jr. 7

Francetta Lane-Franklin 2

Brian Lee 1

Alliah Livingstone 5

Sharon Long 24

Hastie Lowther 25

Princess Lyles 30

Katherine Lynch 11

Barbara Martin 26

Sherman Mason 16

Harold Mathieu 2

Darlene Matthews 6

Sharon McIntyre Marks 23

Arlene M. Leyba 27

Henry McCurtis 8

Julene McFarlane 26

Valerie McKee 12

Monique M. Meacham 4

Patricia McLain-Pinkston 3

Marlene Melton 8

Shawna Menifee 16

Rosalind Mitchell 29

German Montanez 2

Delbert Moore 23

Lissette Moreno 8

Robert Morman 18

Mari Moss-Yawn 7

Anita Mullin 25

Persis Myers 21

Ernest Myrick 26

Kristal O'Bryant 21

Michael Parks, M.D. 18

Shakoya Paulin 5

Helen Payne 20

Cheryl P. Graves 24

Barbara Perry 26

Nykeesha Peterman 7

Teers Peterson 18

Parnell Peterson 29

Karen Phillips 6

Ashanda P. Saint Jean 24

Connie Pinkney 13

Migdalia Quinones 8

Marian Reddick 4

Sheila Redford 6

Dana Reed 28

Kelvin Reese 25

Allan Richardson 22

Carol Roberts 1

Tanya Robinson 7

Irene Robinson 6

Phyllis Roe 18

Debra Roper-Dowie 17

Lola Rozier 22

Justina Rudolph 7

Augustus Sam 4

Gloria Sampson 25

Roneil Sampson 24

Gwendolyn Samuels 2

Belinda Saunders 20

Venus Scaife Okeke 18

Alberta Sherrod 13

Karen S.Moller 5

Clifford Simmons 6

Heather Simpson 30

Raymond Singleton 8

Vickie Smith 1

Valerie Smith 14

Hazel Smith 13

Yvonne Somerville 9

Sherri Stewart 3

Laverne Stewart-Floyd 10

Sybil Swain 20

Viola Taliaferrow 3

Solomie Taylor 1

Gwendolyn T. Broughton 19

Shawanda Vanholten 31

Robin Vaughn 6

Eva Vinson 11

Kim Vinson 30

Lynette Walton 1

Sophia Watkins 29

Gladys Watson 6

Kate W.Brummell 5

Kimberly Webb 25

Cecelia Welborne 3

Patrick Wellington 29

Naomi White 19

Mary Whitehead 12

Karen Wiley 23

Anita Williams 3

Tamara Williams 27

Deanna Williams 24

Martha W. Pettaway 13

Sarah Wilmot 27

Keenyn Woods 7

Ayanna Zambouri 14

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)