Worship Service March 18, 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 Dina Foster Osbourne, Organist When Morning Gilds the Skies

LaFredrick Coaxner, Conductor arr. Dennis Johnson

Call to Worship

Leader: O come, let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Let us shout

joyfully to the rock of our salvation!

People: I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go into the house of

the Lord.”

Leader: We gather together this morning, we come as empty pitchers before a full

fountain, dipping our souls in the cool refreshing springs of God’s hope.

All: Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, fill us with Your love

and restore unto us the joy of Your salvation. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #158

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble “My Everything” Richard Smallwood

Pastoral Emphasis

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble “The Blood Still Works” Malcolm Williams

Scripture

Meditation

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Total Praise Ensemble “I'll Trust You” Richard Smallwood

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 Toccata by Leon Boellmann

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 – April 1

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – April 8

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – March 18

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – March 25

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 Min. Pamela D.

Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext. 204. Next Class: Wednesday, March 21st.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Greer Ellis Coleman (Aunt), Cody Goudeau (Grandfather), Carole Eady

Porcher (Father), Yvonne Pannell and Latricia Dawn Garland (Carl Stanley, Sr.), Latasha

McEachim (mother).

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Deaconess Bernice Fife (Hospitalized), Deacon

Benjamin Barrow, Deacon Harold Sawyer, Deacon Augustus Sam, Deacon Douglas Solomon,

Grant Reid (recovering from spinal surgery), Martha Goodman, Robert D. Williams

(recovering from surgery), Wayne Deas (patient at Penn Medicine, Princeton NJ), Barbara

Martin (in post-surgery recovery), Annie Printup (Mother of Marcus Printup), Jacqueline Diaz-

Olive, Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Alexis Thomas), Martha Nichols (mother of Ann

Sheriff), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Tom Stevens, former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Deborah

Young (daughter of Marcella Maxwell), Rose Hilton (sister-in-law of Estelle Hilton Khanna),

sister of Deacon Paul Brady, Rev. Lillian Brown Gold, Aby Deaconesses Jessie Green, Ayikailey

Jackson, Mattie Copeland and Olga Dais, Elizabeth Jackson (Kings Harbor Nursing Home,

Bx), Ernestine Burgess, Dorothy Drayton, E. Denise Perry.

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!

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.

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.

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

BIBLE QUEST This exercise is designed to stimulate a thirst for biblical knowledge

Strengthen your awareness of biblical facts by responding to as many questions as possible

before checking the scripture reference points provided by using the link below to check

your answers. http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-for-christian-

education/ During this season of Lent, be intentional about taking time to center yourself as

you read the entire chapter where the answers are found.

1. Who, besides Jesus, fasted for 40 days and 40 nights?

2. How should we present ourselves publicly while fasting?

3. What were the prophets and teachers doing at Antioch when Barnabas and Saul

were called by the Holy Spirit to go forth on a missionary journey?

4. According to the Book of James, good faith must be accompanied by what?

AICE 2018 Winter/Spring Course Series

The Cross And The Lynching Tree – Reverend Rashad Moore

Mondays 3/19, 3/26 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Vestry

God’s Leading Ladies – Min. Pamela D. Mason

3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/17 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Blue Room

The Holy Bible is filled with stories of God’s leading ladies who were essential in the work

of salvation. Whether they defied a king’s order to kill Hebrew babies, taking lead on

battlefields, or risking their lives to save an entire people on the verge o f destruction, we

honor their sacrifice. This teaching is designed to recognize the contributions of women

who were inspired to stand firm when God called them into action for the good of

humanity.

Hosanna: A Spiritual Journey through Holy Week – Min. Pamela D. Mason

Thur. 3/22, Tues. 3/27, Thur. 4/5 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | 1ST Floor Conf. Rm.

Transitioning through the Lenten Season into Holy Week humbles our hearts and

causes us to reflect on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Join us as we

explore the Gospel for deepened understanding of the Triumphal Entry, Cleansing of

the temple, Last Supper, and Arrest and Trial of Jesus. What is God saying today

about the awesome sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf and the power that was

released at the Cross and deposited into us as modern-day disciples?

Biblical Principles for Managing Work/Life Conflict – Min. Pamela D. Mason

Thur. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Webinar (Mobile Devices)

For Abyssinian Members Only

Conflict offers many challenges for Christians who seek comfort in the discomforts of

life. However, conflict is not necessarily bad. God will sometimes allow stressful

events in our lives to get our attention or to move us forward into new and

exciting avenues of growth. Looking through the lens of God’s people, this course

examines how conflict can lead to victorious living when we learn to rise above

circumstances into God’s marvelous light. If you believe that all things work together

for good to those that love the Lord, join us as we explore Godly principles for success when facing

“giants in our lives” that throw us off balance.

LENTEN SEASON PRAYERS & SCRIPTURES

33 Sun.

Mar 18

Scripture: Genesis 17:17 - “Can a child be born to a man who is 100

years old? Can Sarah, who is 90 years old, bear a child”

Prayer Starter: Open us to the power of your creative word, that we

may embrace the endless possibilities of life in a extraordinary way.

34 Mon.

Mar 19

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 - And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing

the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed

into the same image from one degree of glory to another…

Prayer Starter: God of endless possibilities, keep us restless and hope-

filled while we are becoming what you are calling us to be.

35 Tue.

Mar 20

Scripture: Luke 15:17 - But when he came to himself he said, “How many

of my father’s hired hands have bread enough to spare, but here I am dying

of hunger!

Prayer Starter: Merciful God, bring us to our ourselves. Turn our

hearts away from selfish motives and toward you, our true joy and

desire.

36 Wed.

Mar 21

Scripture: I Corinthians 1:29 - God chose what is low and despised in the

world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing the things that are.

Prayer Starter: You have called us as ordinary people to do

extraordinary work together as a church. Give us the strength to

break the barriers that divide us, that we may stand together in your

name.

37 Thu.

Mar 22

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:34 - I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their

sin no more.

Prayer Starter: Your undying love gives the gift of a do-over. May we

find freedom in the opportunity to start over again. Amen.

38 Fri.

Mar 23

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31- The days are surely coming, says the Lord,

when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of

Judah.

Prayer Starter: In this season of wilderness, free us from a limited

imagination that looks for the familiar old thing. Open us to the gift of

new life, the gift that Jesus gives over and over again.

39 Sat.

Mar 24

Scripture: And among them all, no one was found to compare Daniel,

Hannah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore, they were stationed in the king’s

court.

Prayer Starter: You have called us to resist the powers of the empire.

May we not compromise our integrity in the face of evil.

HOLY WEEK

“A very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the

trees, and laid them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried out

saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the LORD;

Hosanna in the Highest.” MATTHEW 21: 8-9

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Palm Sunday, March 25

WORSHIP SERVICES • 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

BAPTISM • 11:30 AM

Wednesday, March 28 WOMEN’S MINISTRY REVIVAL NIGHT | 7:00 PM

Guest Revivalist: Reverend Racquel C.N. Gill

Maundy Thursday, March 29 HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE | 7:00 PM

Good Friday, March 30 Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Preacher at JOINT GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE with

Mother AME Zion Church 140 West 137

th Street • New York, NY 10030 | 11:00 AM

Celebrate Jesus Christ,The Risen Savior

RESURRECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 1 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Worship Services

Easter Monday, April 2

Abyssinian Baptist Church and Administrative Offices Closed

WOMEN’S MONTH EVENTS

CREDIT UNION OPERATION HOURS FOR WOMEN’S MONTH On Wednesdays during Women's Month (March 7, 14 and 21) The Abyssinian Baptist Church

Federal Credit Union will be open 6 PM – 7 PM only. Credit Union resumes regular Wednesday

hours on March 28.

MINISTRY

The Sister to Sister book club will read for its April session, Abraham's Well by

Sharon Ewell Foster. Minsitry’s next gathering takes place April 14th in the Fellowship

Hall at 10:30 AM.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in

Christ Jesus for you” I Thessalonians 5:16-18

THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYING

BAND Celebrates its 117th Anniversary on Palm Sunday,

March 25, 2018 at 5:00 AM service in the Vestry, and

breakfast following at 7:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Reverend

Lee Hodge, Praying Band Ministry Leader.

The Abyssinian Deaconess Board hosts

The Blessed 90’s Fellowship Reception in Aby Café

Sunday, March 25, 2018 following the 11:30 AM Service

for more information, contact:

Deaconess Barbara Hines 212-534-0683

“I will satisfy you with long life” Psalm 91:16a

THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

extends 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, fruits,

and soup. Please continue to donate these canned items at

the lobby reception desk weekdays during office hours: (10

AM – 6 PM), and/or on Sundays following worship services.

When dropping off donations, please also leave your

name/contact details for the Pantry Ministry to send

acknowledgement of your contribution. We thank God for

your spirit of generosity!

“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” MATTHEW 25:35

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

loss and bereavement. Group-setting meeting takes place on alternating

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the 1st Floor Nursery with facilitators: Deacon Dr. Henry

McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush. Next Session: Tuesday, March 20,

2018. Contact Reverend Itang Young for required registration at Ext. 220 or via

iyoung@abyssinian.org.

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

100 tithes

ARTS & CULTURE

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

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