Worship Service August 6, 2017
Transcript of Worship Service August 6, 2017
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
__________________________________________________________________
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 [email protected] 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)