132 Odell Clark Place Reverend New York, New York 10030 Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

(T) 212.862.7474 Pastor (F) 212.862.3255 abyssinian.org Ramón Bryant Braxton

Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries

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 January 6, 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.

9:00 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

11:30 AM

Prelude

9:00 AM

11:30 AM

Call to Worship

Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.

People: We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Leader: This is the year that the Lord has begun.

People: We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Leader: As we march forward into a new year’s journey, let us lay aside every

weight that tries to hold us back.

All: Moving forward and backward never, we press on to higher

ground in Christ Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Amen

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional “Never Alone” #310

Invocation and Chant

Responsive Reading “Epiphany” #56:

Gloria Patri

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus “Keep A-Inchin’ Along”

Arr. J Weldon Norris

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture

Meditation

9:00 AM 11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus “God Is A God” Arr. Wendell P Whalum

Soloists: Justin Austin, Baritone | Daniel Rich, Baritone

Sermon and Invitation Invitational

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus “God Is My Everything” Percy Gray, Jr.

Soloist: Bernard Holcome, Tenor

Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Recessional “God Be With You”

Benediction and Amen

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 – January 6

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – January 13

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

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

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: January 16, 2019.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Chairman Deacon Gerald Barbour & Deaconess Beverly Barbour (sister, Joan

Snowden), Families of the late Hazel Cook and Evelyn Francis.

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Brucie Smith, Robin Martin (recovering from surgery),

Julian Lockhart (son of Jennifer Miles), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter (Mt. Sinai Hospital), Constance Lilly,

Loretta Donaldson and Thomas Donaldson, William Highsmith, Jeannette Barcene, Mrs. Isabelle Boston

(mother of Aby Church Clerk, Sheila Boston Robinson), John Johnson (brother of Trustee Stephen

Johnson), Bertha Sumners (sister of Delsenia Glover), Jean Ray, Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling, Elder

Abr aham Gowan, Deacons Douglas Solomon, Harold Sawyer, and Augustus Sam. Deaconesses Jessie

Green, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey Jackson, and Eva Vinson. Sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Martha Goodman,

Greg Graves, Inez Alexander, Doris Brunson, Louis & Bernice Hardy (parents of Trustee Alexis Thomas),

former Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann Sheriff), Tom Stevens,

Ernestine Burgess.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To Pastor Butts, Ministers, Officers and Members – The Exodus Ministry extends sincere

thanks to all who donated clothing to our Ministry. The previously incarcerated need an

abundance of assistance, and we are grateful for the outpouring of support from our

church membership. We are also looking for affordable housing and/or employment leads.

Please send info to: Gmellis25@gmail.com. God bless! ~ Greer Ellis Coleman, Exodus Ministry

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!

ABYWEST

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

2019 Winter Series

Letter From A Birmingham Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr. (Vestry)

Instructor: Rev. Rashad R. Moore | Saturdays 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 - 10 AM – 11:30 AM

“Letter from A Birmingham Jail" is considered a timeless, classic work of spiritual writing. Penned in a jail cell on newspaper margins and toilet paper, Martin Luther

King’s words continue to call us into the creative tension that is necessary for personal growth and social change. This course will investigate the historical

context of Dr. King’s public witness in Birmingham and explore what it takes to become ‘co-workers with God’ in building the Beloved Community here on earth as

it is in Heaven.

God’s Leading Ladies: Speaking Words of Godly Instruction Revisited (1st Fl. Conf Rm.)

Instructor: Rev. Pamela D. Mason | Tuesdays 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 - 7 PM - 8:30 PM

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ… Romans 1:16a KJV. While evangelism is a spiritual gift for some, it is also an essential part of the believers’ faith walk. 1

Peter 3:15 reminds us that we should always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for the reason of the hope we have. This on-going women’s study is designed to assist you in finding your voice when engaged in a dialogue

with those who want to know the love of Christ. Participants are given scriptures to evaluate before working through case studies that contain questions about

salvation, faith, transformation, suffering and strength. Learn how to talk about your faith to those yearning for “Truth.”

The Milk, The Meat, and The Mystery of God’s Word (1st Fl. Conf Rm.)

Instructor: Rev. Pamela D. Mason | Thurs –1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 - 7 PM – 8:30 PM

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God” - II Timothy 2:15a KJV. This foundational

offering is an introduction to the Bible. It provides basic Bible knowledge needed to navigate through the scriptures and explores God’s salvation plan for humanity

from Genesis to Revelation. Whether you are reading God’s Word for the first time or in need of a refresher, join us as we journey through the Old and New

Testament writings for a deeper understanding of our relationship with a relational God.

MINISTRY

The Monday Noon Bible Study will be in recess through Monday, January

21, 2019. Sessions resume Monday, January 28, 2019.

The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is currently reading "Wild Seed" by Octavia Butler.

The Ministry’s next gathering takes place on January 12, 2019, 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 takes place Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in

the 1st Floor Nursery (unless otherwise noted on schedule). Sessions are facilitated by

Deacon Dr. Henry McCurtis & Deaconess Dr. Sydney Bush.

WINTER & SPRING 2019 SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Abyssinian Towers Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Abyssinian Towers

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Summer Sabbatical – No Sessions in July and August

Sessions resume September 17, 2019

Join us at Congregation Temple Emanu-

El (1 East 65th Street/Fifth Avenue) on

Friday, January 18, 2019, 6PM for

The Joint Service Commemorating

the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr. Our Pastor, Dr.

Calvin O. Butts, III, delivers occasion

message.

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, Rabbi

Joshua Davidson and Congregation

Temple-Emanu-El will fellowship with

Abyssinian at the 11:30 AM worship

service.

ABY AFFILIATE NEWS

If you are interested in

joining the Thurgood

Marshall Academy Lower

School family, Kindergarten

online applications are open

until January 14th. Complete

application for Kindergarten by

January 14th, or contact TMALS

212-368-8731 for information

regarding our open house.

Access application Link via:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/kindergarten

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 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 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

THE ABY 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.

ARTS ▪ CULTURE ▪ COMMUNITY

Organist, NATHANIEL GUMBS, will play a 45-minute Organ Recital on Friday,

January 11, 2019 - 1:00 PM at St. Paul's Chapel of Trinity Church Wall Street, 209

Broadway (Broadway and Fulton). Recital is a part of the Trinity Church Wall Street

Pipes at One concert series. https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/music-arts/2018-

2019/pipes-at-one

Happy Birthday to Abyssinians Born in January

Fammie Aaron 13

Evelyn A. Wallace 21

Gloria Austin 16

Marilyn Ballard 28

Nikklas Bates 29

Christine Bertsche 3

Bianca Blake 14

Denise B. Miller 14

Robert Briggs 7

Tolani Britton 9

Janis Brown 29

Veronica Brown 30

Deborah Brown Hicks 23

Auvill Browne 10

Diana B. Temple 4

Marianna Buchanan 3

Bernice Butts 30

David Calhoun 23

Tracey Cammock 13

Mia Carlton 13

Jamillaah Carmichael 9

Shani Carter 11

Sheila Chestnut 7

Delores Choice 31

Claudette Clare 16

Exum Zechariah Coley, Jr. 12

Drake Colley 27

Ashleigh Collins 8

Eunice Collins 29

Latoya Conner 10

Eisley Constantine 29

Lillian Cooke 29

Devon Cooke 25

Adella Cooper 4

Nekivah Marie Cunningham 27

Ruby Cunningham 28

Laura Davis 3

Sharon Dawes 18

Michael Deas 25

Naomi Defensor 16

Anthony Dixon 29

Linda Dunham 13

Carol Dupree 29

Dolina Duzant 2

Erma Dyer 4

Monica Ellis 10

Tiffany Ellis-Butts 5

Mabel Evans 13

Eleanor Evans 20

Brenda Evans 19

Charles Ewell, Jr. 11

Dana Farmer 5

Adrienne Felton 23

Eric Ford 12

William Foster 6

Sandra Frasier 14

Carmen G. James 16

Sonia Glaspie 6

Joshua Gourgue 18

Veronica Graves 22

Djena Graves 12

Pearlie Green 26

Kay Green 29

Venice Grimes, Jr. 26

Muriel G. Ray 19

Augusta Grubb 26

Claire Hall 4

Loretta Halyard 27

Daquana Hargrove 25

Elijah Harper 3

Tyrice Harrell 19

Stanley Harris 4

John Harrison 18

Shante Harris-White 6

Ayana Harry 29

Barbara Hart-Charles 11

Torrance Harvey 6

Torrino Harvey 6

Beatrice Hawkins 30

Brian H. Copeland 8

Dawn Haywoode 23

Jean Henderson 2

Christine Hendon 8

William Highsmith 9

Dale Hodges 21

Edwin Christian Horne 26

Lucien Humphreys 12

Bridgette Hundon 28

Beauty Hurley 15

Dorothy Hurst 5

Norma Ivey 13

Chyrise Jackson 25

Charles Jackson 4

Patricia J. McCollough 31

Rochelle J. Attia 8

Margaret Jenkins 9

Marie Johnson 8

Melique Jones 11

Dominique Jones 25

Gloria Jones 16

Yusef Kassim 24

Lynelle Keels 17

Alicia Kenny 18

Kim Kidd 20

Hubert King 10

Dawn Knox 28

Thierry Lescouflair 26

Kelly Lewis 16

Ava Lezama 6

Michael Love 13

Yvette Lovett Bowen 16

Heather Luke 3

Janee Mabry 2

Gwendolyn Madden 11

Nicol Mansell 6

Janice Marshall 17

Eboni M. Turman 23

Karine Martin 15

Katherine Massenberg 14

Edith Matthews 27

Donette Matthews 15

Dolores McCray 14

Esther McCready 10

Darryl McPherson 26

Sharon McPherson 13

Mia Meschell 20

Margaret Meyers 14

Daniel Michael 15

Matthew Middleton 22

Jennifer Miles 24

Julian Miles 2

Dorian Miles, II 5

Beverly Mitchell 20

Ronica Mitchum 28

Gail M. Perry 22

Pauline Monsanto 24

Karyn M. Davenport 21

Rhonda Morrison 22

William Moss 29

Joan Murrell 26

Joy Nelson 27

Darktalia N. Vieira 15

Emma Nichson 12

Alma N. Reiner 22

Eleanor E. Olive 4

Shavette P. Thompson 6

Barbara Petersen 7

Theresa Plaskett 28

Malik Porter 17

Vickie Powell 7

Bessie Powell 27

Michelle Powell 19

Marcus Printup 24

Albert Reefer 11

Paula Rice 13

Kristen Rich 30

Carole Richards 23

Evelyn Riddick-Roett 31

Judy Rogers 29

Terrance Rogers 11

Hazel Samuels 21

Rudene Scipio 15

Sandra Scott 8

Gloria Scott 1

Randolph S.McLaughlin, II 19

Michael Shaw 18

Ann Sheriff 25

Valencia S. Greenup 14

Diane Simmons 28

Cosby Smiley 25

William Smith 22

Gregory Smith 11

Lynda Smith-Harris 28

Leslie Smith-Harrison 7

Mabel Springer 23

Errol Stallings 10

Rochelle Strong 12

Curtayasia Taylor 31

Sophia T. Roebuck 31

Yolanda Thomas 24

Duvol Thompson 28

Lionel Thompson, Jr. 6

Herbert Thornhill 7

Joan Torrence 14

Eboni Troupe 11

Sandra Tucker 14

Diana Upchurch 6

Tyrone Waiters 11

Willie Mae Walcott 18

Alfred Waller, Jr. 25

Desmoine West 15

Keith White 18

Onie Wiggins 8

Michael Wilhite 18

Gilbert Wilkins 16

Annette Williams 1

James Williams 1

Michael Williams 19

Kedon Wilson 14

Samuel Winslow 13

Linda Zango-Haley 30

Patricia Zollar 25

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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