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 YOUTH SUNDAY June 30, 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

Prelude From the New World, Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 (Theme)

A. Dvorak | Kennedy Hines, Flute | Eddie Callahan, Piano

Call to Worship Breigh Knight

Leader: The God of each new day calls us.

People: We are open to the opportunities of this day.

Leader: The God of each new beginning beckons us.

People: We anticipate new possibilities to meet us on our way.

Leader: The God of every fresh start awaits us.

All: We are the children of God, and what we shall be we do not

know. Yet, with God, all things are possible. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Congregational Hymn He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand #150

Invocation and Choral Response Ethan Butts

Emmanuel Bob McGee arr. Carol Tornquist

Anthem

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir Keep Me In the Hollow

Frank L. Lane

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture

Meditation

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir The Shepherd Song Mississippi Mass Children’s Choir

Sermon and Invitation

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir Up From The Grave Raymond Wise

Doxology & Offertory Prayer Aliya Taylor

Closing Hymn

Benediction Kennedy Jarvis

11:30 AM

Prelude From the New World, Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 (Theme)

A. Dvorak | Kennedy Hines, Flute | Eddie Callahan, Piano

Call to Worship Amanda Vasquez

Leader: The God of each new day calls us.

People: We are open to the opportunities of this day.

Leader: The God of each new beginning beckons us.

People: We anticipate new possibilities to meet us on our way.

Leader: The God of every fresh start awaits us.

All: We are the children of God, and what we shall be we do not

know. Yet, with God, all things are possible. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Congregational Hymn He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand #150

Invocation and Choral Response Ethan Butts

Emmanuel Bob McGee arr. Carol Tornquist

Song of Praise

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir Keep Me In the Hollow

Frank L. Lane

Pastoral Emphasis

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir Up From The Grave Raymond Wise

Doxology & Offertory Prayer Aliya Taylor

Scripture

Meditation

The Abyssinian Children’s Choir The Shepherd Song Mississippi Mass Children’s Choir

Sermon and Invitation

Closing Hymn

Benediction Kennedy Jarvis

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 – July 7

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – July 14

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – July 21

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – July 28

*New Members classes meet through Sunday, July 28th. No Classes held in

August. New Members Classes resume on September 1, 2019.

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: July 17, 2019.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Families of Christine Knox and Wilfred Steven Whyte, Frank Mackey (Cousin),

Ron Whitehurst (Brother), Edie Richards (Sister), Karen Small (Mother), Nicole Jenkins-Gross

(Mother), Nicole Williams (Grandmother).

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Alma Warren (Harlem Center for Nursing and

Rehabilitation, 30 W. 138th Street, NY 10037), Beatrice Hunter (Hospice Care), Elizabeth

Jackson, Deborah Willis (mother and sister), Melissa Potter-Ix (friend/colleague of Karen Phillips

and John Reddick), Pamela Bray-Bilal (recovering from tendon injury), Annie Mae Calhoun

(Mother of Ethel Calhoun), Brenda Morgan (recovering at home), Percy Hilton, Jr. (Brother of

Estelle Hilton Khanna), Augusta Grubb, Ernestine Stroud, and Rether Parker (recovering at

home), Judge Donna Mills, Sylvester Oliver, Tom Stevens, Min. Janine Myrick (Father), Deborah

Young (daughter of Dr. Marcella Maxwell), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Constance Lilly, Loretta

Donaldson and Thomas Donaldson, William Highsmith, Jeannette Barcene, John Johnson

(brother of Trustee Stephen Johnson), Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling, Elder Abraham Gowan,

Deacons Harold Sawyer, Augustus Sam, Jessie Green, Mattie Copeland, Aykailey Jackson, and

Eva Vinson. Sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Martha Goodman, Greg Graves, Doris Brunson, former

Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann Sheriff), Ernestine

Burgess.

4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY CHURCH

CLOSING. The Abyssinian Baptist

Church and its Administrative offices

will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019

for the Independence Holiday. The

Church and offices will re-open on

Friday, July 5th.

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

As we continue honoring Fathers, let’s look at great men in the Bible

who contributed to the Story of Salvation. Respond to as many

questions as possible before checking the Abyssinian website via:

http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-

for-christian-education/ for the correct Bible reference points to the

questions. And, remember to be intentional about taking time to center yourself, as

you read the entire chapter where the answers are found.

1) Samuel the prophet had two sons. What were their names?

2) By what means did Satan kill the seven sons and three daughters of Job?

3) The father of Jeremiah was a priest at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.

What was his name?

4) Michal was the younger daughter of this King of Israel?

MIDWEEK MANNA

MINISTRY

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ABYSSINIAN’s 2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be in session

Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 19, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Youth ages 6-16 and

Senior Adults are encouraged to attend. VBS will include daily Bible Lessons, Visual Arts,

Literacy Enrichment, Athletics and Dance. Breakfast, lunch and snack will be served daily.

The cost for the two-week program is $100; Early Bird Care is $125. Register

TODAY! Applications are available in the Church Lobby. Contact Rev. Young, Ext.

220, for additional information.

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ABYSSINIAN’S CENTER FOR CARE AND ADVOCACY (CCA) seeks

volunteers to assist home bound Church members with light duty personal care and

household work for a minimum of two hours per day. Contact CCA as soon as possible

at via 212. 862.7474, x505 if you are available for this paid service.

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THE ABYSSINIAN ANNUAL FAMILY OUTING, hosted by The Men’s

Ministry, takes place Saturday, July 20, 2019 at FDR State Park (Yorktown Heights, NY). Tickets are available in the Lobby Bookstore, and online

via abyssinian.org: Food: $20/Bus: $10/ Combo: $30 – Seats Limited. Complimentary Tickets (Free) for Children (12 and under registered in Aby Sunday

School). Buses depart Aby Church 8 AM/Return 5 PM.

ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGY

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 41400.

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

For Wi-Fi Access in Aby Sanctuary and Vestry

Use Network ID: AbyChurchGuest

Password: welcome!

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.

UPCOMING

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REALTY

Rentals

Apartment for Rent. True gem in heart of Harlem. Large, sunny 18' X 80’ 2 BDR, 1

Bath apt. in quiet Brownstone on beautiful tree-lined block. Open kitchen with stainless

steel appliances and large 18’ X 24” living area with room for full dining room set. Close

to shopping, restaurants, transportation (#2,3,4,5,6 trains and multiple bus lines). $3,000

per month. Call 212-381-2520 for more information.

Room for Rent. Share Large Co-op Apartment. Beautiful neighborhood, modern

kitchen, laundry on site, lots of shopping malls nearby, located in North Bronx, near all

buses and trains to Manhattan (one hour). Available July. Asking $800 monthly. Male or

Female mature working individuals please. Contact: 347-275-9177.

Modern Co-Living for Rent - Innovative residential opportunity offered in newly

renovated historic townhome with lots of architectural details. Offering: rooms for rent

with one-year lease terms; shared kitchen & living room area; both private and shared

baths; shared writing/meditation rm and laundry on the premises. Rooms vary in size,

Rent range $1,400-$1,600 monthly. Neighborhood amenities: Citibikes, Fitness Clubs,

Mt. Morris Park, We Work, Whole Foods, International Cuisine Transportation: # 2, 3,

4, 5, 6 trains and M1, 2, 7, 102 60 (LGA Airport) buses. Contact CRS, 917 392 1718

ARTS & CULTURE Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation Summer Training Camp begins July 8 for girls

and boys ages 7-17. No experience necessary. Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM. Early

drop off and late pick available single week or more! 6 weeks total. Call 212 316-0315

or wendyhilliard.org

2019 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE AT ABYSSINIAN

SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

The Abyssinian Baptist Church Sunday Worship schedule will be adjusted to one

service at 10:00 AM on all Sundays in July (7/7-7/28) and August (8/4–8/25), and

Sundays, September 1 & September 8. We return to Sunday Worship Services at 9

AM & 11:30 AM on September 15.

SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR NURSERY AGE CHILDREN

The Abyssinian Sunday School Nursery (including Kindergarteners) will be closed all

Sundays in August, as well as Sundays September 1 & September 8. The Nursery

reopens Sunday, September 15 (for 9 AM & 11:30 AM services).

SUMMER HOURS FOR THE ABYSSINIAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

The Abyssinian Baptist Church Federal Credit Union’s summer schedule is effective

Wednesday, August 7 to Homecoming Sunday, September 8:

• Credit Union will be open all Sundays in July, August, and September 8th after the

10:00 AM worship service, and will close at 2:00 PM.

• Credit Union will be closed all Wednesdays in August, as well as Wednesday,

September 4th, and will be closed on Sunday, September 1st for Labor Day

Holiday.

• Regular Credit Union hours resume on Wednesday, 9/11 and Sunday, 9/15

HEALTH

HEAT AWARENESS - WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW

• The body normally cools itself by sweating. However, during hot weather, especially with high

humidity, sweating is not enough!

• Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don't drink enough water and rest in the

shade. You can end up suffering heat exhaustion or even worse – heat stroke!

HEAT SAFETY TIPS

• Drink water even when you don’t feel thirsty

• Minimize intake of alcoholic drinks

• Avoid caffeinated drinks and sugary drinks/juices

• Don’t over-exert yourself – especially during outdoor activities

DRESS THE PART – Wear wide brimmed hat, sunglasses light-colored clothing (cotton or linen

better) – and DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!

THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF HEAT ON CHILDREN

• Heat affects children more acutely than adults

• Even on mild days in the 70s, studies show that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can

rapidly rise to a dangerous level for children, pets and even adults.

• Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating

rate. The effects are more severe on

children because their bodies warm

at a faster rate than adults.

Heat Safety Tips for Parents/Those

who Supervise Children

• Touch a child's safety seat and safety

belt before using it to ensure it's not

too hot before securing a child

• Never leave a child unattended in a

vehicle, even with the windows down -

even for just a minute!

• Teach children not to play in, on, or

around cars. They could accidentally

trap themselves in a hot vehicle.

• Always lock car doors and trunks--

even at home--and keep keys out of

children's reach.

• Always make sure children have left

the car when you reach your

destination – LOOK BEFORE YOU

LOCK !

• NEVER leave sleeping infants in the

car, EVER!

Don’t forget about the pets!

Submitted by

The Abyssinian Medical & Health Ministries

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 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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