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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 Sunday, October 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.
Prelude
Call to Worship
Leader: We come, knowing that we are living in the midst of great trials.
People: Lord, revive us again.
Leader: We come troubled by the ills of society
People: Lord, revive us again.
Leader: We come with hopes and dreams that have dried up
People: Lord, revive us again.
Leader: We come, Lord, to be revived in your presence.
ALL: Lord, revive us again. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Congregational Hymn No, Not One #308
Invocation and Choral Response
Anthem
The Total Praise Ensemble God Is An Awesome God S. Brown/E. Lorde
Pastoral Emphasis
Scripture
Meditation
The Total Praise Ensemble Take It To The Lord In Prayer Nolan Williams
Sermon and Invitation
Offertory:
Offertory Sentences & Selections
The Total Praise Ensemble We Win! Vincent Bohanan
Doxology & Offertory Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction Till We Meet Again Kirk Franklin
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 – October 6
Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – October 13
Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – October 20
Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – October 27
BABY BLESSINGS
Babies are blessed on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the 10 AM 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: October 16, 2019, 6:30 PM.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Bereavement • Deacons Kelvin & Gwenette Reese (brother, Kenneth Reese), Mabel Evans
(Sister), Family of Mildred Yearby, Donette Matthews (brother), David Holman (Son), Thomas
Bush (grandson), Minnie Davis (husband). Families of recently departed Aby members: Bealer
Dennard, Trustee Matthew Brown, Angelina May, Marie Lunn, and Bernice Anne King.
Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Dolores Jeffries (Mother of Arlene Leyba -t Meadow
Park Rehabilitation Center, Flushing, NY), Deacons Kelvin & Gwenette Reese (daughter,
convalescing at home), Leona Elizabeth Brown, James Edward Shaw, John Johnson (brother of
Trustee Stephen Johnson), Elijah Gray (grandson of Muriel Goods), Dea. Mattie Copeland, Dea.
Keith Hines (Mother), Hastie Lowther, Cassie James (Father), Diane McDaniel Jackson (Sister
of Patricia McDaniel), Augusta Grubb, Diane Liotta (Brother), Ernestine Burgess, Alma Warren
(Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation), Elizabeth Jackson, Deborah Willis (mother),
Melissa Potter-Ix (friend/colleague of Karen Phillips and John Reddick), Annie Mae Calhoun
(Mother of Ethel Calhoun), Brenda Morgan, Rether Parker, 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, Jeanette Barcene, Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling, Elder Abraham Gowan,
Dea. Harold Sawyer, Dea. Augustus Sam, Dea. Jessie Green, Dea. Aykailey Jackson, and Dea.
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).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To Reverend Butts, the Ministerial Staff, Deacons, Ushers, Naomi Graham, Eunice
Newkirk, the Abyssinian Baptist Church members, and my fellow sisters and brothers
in Christ – We extend our sincere gratitude for your prayers, comfort, support, and
loving-kindness in the loss of our beloved Miles Davis Hamilton. Our family is very
appreciative, and we send our love and the Lord’s blessings to you all. ~ Donnette
Mathews and The Hamilton/Pennington Family
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!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
BIBLE QUEST
As we prepare for the fall season, let us think about new beginnings—a fresh
opportunity to increase knowledge of God’s Word. Challenge yourself to see how many
questions you can respond to before checking the Abyssinian website for the correct
Bible reference points? 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 the answers are found.
1. This father raised Samson as a Nazirite that would deliver Israel out of the
hands of the Philistines. What was his name and to what family did he
belong?
2. In the Book of John, what were the last words Jesus spoke to a woman
caught in the act of adultery?
3. Name the commander who was anointed king over Israel and was ordered to
avenge the death of God’s prophets by striking down the house of Ahab.
4. What was the description given for the Holy Spirit when it first came upon
those assembled together in the Book of Acts?
ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (AICE)
2019 FALL COURSES
Sunday Morning Bible Study - Deacon Gwenette Reese
Sundays: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM - 1st Fl Conference Room This study of God’s Word is designed to expand its reach to those who are interested in applying
practical solutions to everyday issues. It helps members focus on the will of God, as they read the
Bible through the lens of the African-American experience.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Half Truths: Speaking with Authority - Rev. Pamela D. Mason/Sis. Charisse A. Nelson
Thursdays: 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Vestry | 10/17, 10/24 Is money really the root of all evil? If you ask God for something will it really be given to you? Is
it true that we should never judge? Have you ever found yourself disagreeing with use of a
scripture that’s been misquoted? In the age of “fake news,” it has become difficult for people to
hear, see, and recognize TRUTH. Believers of Christ, however, can find comfort in speaking the
truth of God’s Word with confidence. This course takes a close look at the complexity of
scripture and some of the misquoted and misused Bible verses that create conflict rather than
hope in the hearts of those seeking God’s grace. We will work in teams to identify ways to
communicate effectively when disagreements arise and put into practice faith principles of truth,
so that God’s people are well prepared to speak in love and with authority.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- The Legacy of Faith - Rev. Pamela D. Mason/Sis. Charisse A. Nelson Tuesdays: 7 PM – 8:30 PM – Blue Rm. | 10/29, 11/12, 11/19
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice
II Timothy 1:5-14. Faith grows over time when tested by fire! It starts as small as a mustard seed,
but when we commit to a transformed life in Christ, faith strengthens through the power of God’s
Holy Spirit. If you are ready to reach for peace that passes all understanding through faith, join this
special teaching as we seek evidence of God’s faithfulness to those who diligently seek and glorify
God’s name. We will examine stories of faith found in God’s Word, explore the faith practices of
our ancestors, and identify God’s movement in circumstances of our lives, and in the world today.
MINISTRY
The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry is currently reading Educated By Tara Westover.
Ministry’s next gathering takes place on Saturday, October 12th, 10:30 AM in the
Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
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.
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:
[email protected] (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!
UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION NEWS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Vera Institute of Justice presents RACE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN A
COLOR BLIND AMERICA featuring Kimberly A. Foxx (State Attorney, Cook County,
Chicago), Jamila Hodge (Project Director Reshaping Prosecution, Vera Institute of Justice),
Raymond Santana (Exonerated Five), Vincent M. Southerland (Executive Director, Center on
Race, Inequality, and the Law, NYU School of Law) takes place Tuesday, October 15, 2019,
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (6:30 PM Reception, program starts 7 PM).
ARTS & CULTURE
The Photographic work of Aby member, Bertram T.
Knight Jr. will be showcased at The Kente Royal Gallery,
2373 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., NY, NY 10030.
Reception: Oct. 5, 2019, 2 PM–6 PM, Exhibit runs Oct. 5- Oct.
19, 2019.
MEDICAL MOMENT
Presented by Aby member, Vickie Powell - BS, PharmD, MS, FASHP Site Director, Pharmacy, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The Allen Hospital
Lawrence Hospital, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
MAMMOGRAPHY: IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION Mammograms find between 85 and 90% of breast cancers, that's
why it's so important for a woman to combine an annual mammogram
with monthly breast self-examinations and a physical examination of the
breasts by her personal physician. A Mammography finds cancers up to
two years before they can be felt, which means at a very early stage, when
the cancer is most curable.
The single greatest magnifier of the risk of contracting breast cancer is age. At age 25, your
chances are one in 19,608. at age 50, your chances are one in 50. at age 65, your chances
are one in 24. and your overall lifetime risk is one in 8. Another strong risk factor is a
personal or family history of breast cancer. Other factors include:
• First menstrual period at an early age (before age 12)
• Late menopause (after age 50)
• First child after age 30, and
• Never having children
There are two types of Mammograms: Screening Mammogram -- Performed by a
registered radiologic technologist and interpreted by a radiologist (medical doctor), this
mammogram takes 15 to 30 minutes. Diagnostic Mammogram -- Performed when signs or
symptoms of breast cancer is present, a personal history of breast cancer, breast implants
or a specific problem found on a mammogram that needs further evaluation. The X-rays are
performed by a registered radiologic technologist. This mammogram takes 30-45 minutes.
Inform your physician if you are pregnant or have been breastfeeding during the last six
months, as it would be best to postpone your mammogram and reschedule. Talk with your
physician about a diagnostic mammogram if you have breast implants, or if you have any of
these symptoms:
➢ Lump or thickening in the breast or under the arm
➢ Marked asymmetry of your breasts
➢ Changes in the veins on your breasts
➢ Unexplained discoloration of your skin (redness or bruising)
➢ Shiny skin, large pores, skin ulcers
➢ Dimpling, puckering, retraction of the skin or areola
➢ Fixed inversion of the nipple, which is a change from a previous examination
➢ Scaling, crusting or drainage of the nipple or areola
➢ Localized breast pain
You need not be concerned about levels of radiation. the doses are very small and tightly
regulated by the food and drug administration in the U.S. You will feel some pressure as the
mammogram is performed, but any discomfort will last only for a few seconds. patients will
be notified by their physician about the results. Every woman needs a mammography at an
interval that is deemed appropriate for her age and risk factors. Remember, even if a breast
lump is discovered by physical exam or
mammography, more than 80% of them are
non-cancerous. so, the key defense for every
woman is early detection! Sponsored by
The Abyssinian Baptist Church Medical
and Health Ministries.
To Abyssinians Born in October
Presley Aghimien 24
Dupe Ajayi 6
Barbara Alberty 28
Sheela A. DeBrecourt 17
Paul Bailey, Jr. 25
Marie Bas 22
Marie Bas 22
Carter Beckles 16
Cathy Bell 10
Dayanara Bermudez 14
Jewel Bletcher 31
Sheila Boston Robinson 23
Cheryl BWilliams 15
Paul Brady 4
Alvin Bragg, Jr. 21
Pamela Bray-Bilal 9
Robert Brown 24
John Brown 3
Elijah Brown 6
Delores Buford 18
Rubye Bulluck 5
Ernestine Burgess 9
Yolanda Burns 29
Tracey Butler 20
Alexander Butts 19
Nina Caudle 27
Melvin Chestnut 10
Cameo Christian 18
Joyce C Simmons 15
Olinka Crusoe 9
Frank Cunningham 22
Sheila Dozier 2
Drunia Duvivier 30
Leon Eastmond 11
Kapri Edwards 7
Magdala Fabre-Mathieu 10
Skye Fisher 23
Dahyo Florio 18
Mary Flowers 23
Dionne Fraser 31
Marcelle Gakam 10
Marian Gambrell 17
Gerard Garvin 26
Christopher Gates 31
Sondra Gay 24
Phyllis Gbedemah 16
Tramel Gold-Garner 8
Leola Graham Linnen 29
Rosalyn Graves-Wilson 10
Angela Green 31
Beverlee Greene 8
Mikell Green-Grand 3
Howard Hall 20
Dina Harden-Butts 22
Kyira Harris 9
Audrey Harris 21
Yvette Henderson 23
LeShae Henderson 8
Thelma Horne 29
Sharon Howard 25
Margaret Hurst 9
Larry Hylton 7
Mary Inge 19
Winifred Jackson 29
Dolores Jeffries 6
Jacqueline Jenkins 21
Mamie Johnson 4
James Fletcher Johnson 7
Glendora Johnson 20
Thomas Johnson 10
Jerill Johnson 11
Veronica Jones 3
Brenda Jones 24
Marc Jones 8
Louise Jones 15
Lavell Jones 2
Dennis Jordan 5
Vernelle Keller 23
Sherri Kilpatrick 19
Nichole Kirtley 19
Trilbi Knight 9
Angela Lago 6
Denise L Williams 28
Linda Layne 11
Jack Lee, III 2
Kalyca Lee-Johnson 29
Edward Lloyd 11
Sundi Lofty 14
Alexis Lorenzo 9
Ernest Lyles 18
Gloria Mabry 22
London Mackey 4
Christian Mackey 4
Sandra M Jackson 3
Lenny Martin 17
Paola Martinez 27
C. Vernon Mason 31
Maxine Mathis 9
Patricia McDaniel 2
Janet McD Jordan 10
Sophia McIntyre-Daniel 4
Belinda McKenzie 12
Ruby McNeil 24
Tiffany Meriweather 4
Runeda Miller-Gerald 10
Charles Mitchell 31
Marie Moore 29
Claudia Moore-Hamilton 10
Yvette Morrell-Lewis 9
Charles Morris 21
Nathan Palmer 29
Yvonne Pannell 26
Violet Payne 11
James Peterson 6
Annette Phillips 2
Sophia Phillips 4
Sara Pierce 7
Claudia Powell 8
Prince Quarcoo 25
Denise Q Forsythe 28
Deborah Ragin 16
Carla Ransom 12
Gwenette Reese 30
Shaquana Roberts 8
G. Edwin Robinson 16
Ayanna S Thomas 14
Carl Scott 31
Patricia Simmons 23
Ahmad Simmons 3
Gwyned Simpson 1
Faye Smith 3
Roxanne Smith 6
Virginia Smith 30
Edward Sonds, Jr. 4
Deirdre Stanley Massiah 8
Marsha Streeter 28
Andre' Talley 16
Marie Thomas 8
Jeffery Thomas 22
Reginald Thomas 31
Tracey Thomas, Sr. 31
Kyra Thompson 17
Brenda Thompson 29
Virginia Thorp 14
Wilma Valentin 24
Ronny Versey 24
Cynthia Wade 17
Tonya Walker-Daniels 22
Robin Walton 28
Cynthia W Mustapher 5
Christine Williams 26
Darryl Williams 4
Robert Williams 29
Deborah Winfield 2
Kathryn Woolard 14
Gregory Wrench 28
F. Dianne Young 27
FOR DONATION
Very comfortable 72" long light tan plush sofa in great shape Also, upright piano in great
shape ideal for apartment, experienced musicians, or for children beginners. Dur to
remodeling, must move these items as soon as possible. For pictures of furniture and
additional information, contact: Ron West 347.285.0470.
REALTY Rental
Comfortable room to rent in beautiful quiet section of Bronx community boasts easy
access to Manhattan (1hour or less), express buses, and is near 2, 6, 5 trains. Also close
to all amenities - malls, restaurants, movies, gyms mature working male/female contact
347.275.9177 for more information.
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
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
10:00 AM Worship Service/Sanctuary
10:00 AM-12:15 PM WE Youth Worship Experience/Vestry & Fellowship Hall
2nd Sunday Babies Blessed
3rd Sunday Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship
4th Sunday Baptism
5th Sunday 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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