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ABYWEST
Thank you to everyone who
supported the $3.0 in 24 MO!
Campaign. This two year campaign
will officially end on October 31,
2016. To date, this 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 or who
would like make a contribution to
the $3.0 in 24MO! Please do so
before October 31, 2016.
Contributions can be made by
envelope or online.
In November, we will roll out new
initiatives to reach our goal of $8MM
to complete the entire five floor
community center
We recognize that we may need to
raise funds outside of our church
community; however, we want to
attain 100% participation because we
want others to know our
membership is committed to this
effort. So we continue to solicit
your financial support as we move
towards this incredible contribution
to the future of The Abyssinian
Baptist Church and the Harlem
Community. STAY TUNED!
Worship Service May 28, 2017
Baptism 11:30 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.
9:00 AM
11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III
Prelude
9:00 AM
11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist
Call to Worship
Leader: In a world filled with violence and war,
People: We gather together to celebrate the promise of peace.
Leader: In a world filled with tyranny and oppression,
People: We gather together to celebrate the promise of justice for all.
Leader: In a world filled with hunger and greed,
People: We gather together to celebrate the promise of plenty for all.
Leader: Our hope is in the name of the Almighty God,
All: The Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of heaven and earth.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Processional "God of Our Fathers" #609
Invocation and Chant
Responsive Reading “Memorial Day” #73
Gloria Patri
Prayer and Choral Response
Anthem
9:00 AM
11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "Praise ye the Lord" A. Randegger
Soloist: Marsha Thompson, Soprano
Pastoral Emphasis
Scripture
Meditation
9:00 AM 11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "Under His Wings" Stephen Manders
Soloist: Matthew Truss, Countertenor
Sermon and Invitation Invitational
Offertory:
Offertory Sentences & Selections
9:00 AM
11:30 AM The Cathedral Choir "The Blood Still Works" Malcolm Williams
Doxology
Offertory Prayer
Baptism
Recessional "Sign Me Up" #192
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 – June 4
Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – June 11
Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – June 18
Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship –May 28
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.
Bereavement: Families of recently departed: Corwin Breeden (brother of Aby member Selene
Breeden); Hattie Brown (Mother of Deaconess Evonne Jennings Tolbert); Ernestine Watts (Mother of
Aby member, Jerry Watts), Darlene Thompson (sister of Aby Usher, Barry Thompson).
Sick/Shut-In & Recovering: Judge Donna Mills (recovering at home from recent surgery)
Hospital); Norma Harvin (currently at Columbia Presbyterian Hospita)l; Ted Perrington and Grace
Crosdale (recuperating at home); Rev. Lillian Brown Gold (in Oakland, NJ Rehabilitation Center); Yetta
Green (Greater Harlem Rehabilitation Center); Bernice Hardy (Mother of Trustee Chair, Alexis Thomas),
Deaconesses: Jessie Green, Bernice Fife, Mattie Copeland and Ayikailey Jackson; Deacon Douglas
Solomon; former Trustee Rich Mitchell, Raine Dorsey, Ernestine Burgess, and E. Denise Perry.
BABY BLESSINGS • Babies are blessed on the 2nd Sunday of each month in 11:30
AM worship service. If you are planning to have your baby blessed at Abyssinian, you
must attend special Baby Blessing course. For details and registration, contact Min.
Pamela D. Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext. 204. Next Class: Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To Dr. Butts, the Ministerial Staff, Abyssinian Joint Board Officers, Ministries, Members
and Friends — From the depth of my heart, I want to thank you for the many warm
acts of kindness extended to me and my family during the passing of my mother. May
God bless you all. ~ Deaconess Evonne Jennings Tolbert
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
Your awareness of biblical facts is important for spiritual growth. Take the Bible Quest
challenge and try to answer the questions before checking the Aby church website
http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-for-christian-
education/ for Bible references 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) Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
2) How did Mary react when the Angel Gabriel told her that she would give
birth to Jesus?
3) What special favor did the mother of James and John (sons of Zebedee) ask of
Jesus?
4) As He hung on the cross, how did Jesus ensure that His mother, Mary, would
be cared for?
THE ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
2017 SPRING SERIES BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
OLD TESTAMENT – Passing the Baton: Moses to Joshua
Thursdays 6/1, 6/8, 6/15
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Instructor, Minister Pamela D. Mason
The strength of our success today depends on our ability to discern God’s voice
above all else and our willingness to follow His lead. Therefore, studying the historical
Books of Deuteronomy and Joshua are critical for governing our lives
effectively. They provide insights into the relevancy of telling our story, over and over
again to generations that were not present during times of great struggle and the
victories that followed. Take a snapshot in time with us through God’s Code of
Conduct, as He prepared Moses and Joshua to lead Israel and its importance for us
today as we press forward in a new direction for our lives.
MINISTRY
The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry continues its reading of Quilt of Souls by
Phyllis Lawson. Ministry’s next gathering takes place Saturday, June 10th in Central
Park, 10:30 AM. (Meet in area of 110th Street & Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave).
Abyssinian’s Archives & History Ministry proudly Celebrates its 25th
Anniversary, and invites all to A FACTS & FUN GAME NIGHT on Friday,
June 16, 2017, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Come Enjoy An evening
of Inter-generational fellowship, fun, prizes and surprises! For ages 2-100+ years young!
BIBLE QUEST
Books on Mass Incarceration are Available for Sale in
The Abyssinian Lobby Bookstore
prepare for the
BREAK EVERY CHAIN BIBLE STUDY SERIES
and secure your copy TODAY of the following titles:
“The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander
“Becoming Ms. Burton” by Susan Burton & Cari Lynn with Forewaord by Michelle Alexander
On June 9, 2017, The Abyssinian Youth Ministry will hold its Youth
Achievement Gala with the theme, “Achievement, Education, and
Excellence.” This event honors Youth of Abyssinian’s WE (Worship Experience), Blue Nile
Passage and Youth on the Move programs in Award categories: academic achievement,
community service & innovation. Reception: 6 PM; Dinner/Program 7 PM. Attire:
Semi-formal. Contact Rev. Young at x220 for more information.
AFFILIATE NEWS
SCHOLARSHIP
The Abyssinian Baptist Church
SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY OFFERS POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS
for 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
To be considered for The Abyssinian Baptist Church
Postsecondary Scholarship, the following three (3) criteria
must be met; Applicant has to be:
1. A member of The Abyssinian Baptist Church;
2. A graduating high school senior with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher;
3. Accepted to accredited college or postsecondary education institution in fall 2017.
Applicants must download and complete the Abyssinian Baptist Church Postsecondary
Scholarship application that is accessible via www.abyssinian.org only. The
completed application package including an essay, three (3) letters of reference, and an
official transcript of grades should be submitted to the Abyssinian Baptist Church
Scholarship Ministry mailbox located in the elevator lobby of the Church on or before
Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Support the Thurgood Marshall Academies PUSH through the Pipeline
Scholarship Fund. Give online at https://www.gofundme.com/tmaPUSHscholarships
or by mail at ADC/PUSH, 131 West 138th Street, LL, New York, NY 10030.
The Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) is excited to collaborate
with Schoola to raise money for our partner school, Thurgood Marshall
Academy Lower School (TMALS), which recently experienced vital funding cuts
for extra-curricular programming. Schoola is an online thrift store that accepts new,
and gently worn clothes to sell online. Forty percent of proceeds from those sales are
donated to the school of your choice. Please donate clothes through
www.Schoola.com. Steps to making a clothing donation:
1. Go to www.Schoola.com
2. Click ‘Donate to Help’ at top of page
3. Click “I know the school I want to benefit” in middle of page
4. Type in zip code ‘10039’ in middle of page
5. Select ‘Abyssinian Benefit School’ in drop down
5. Input your mailing information
6. Print FREE mailing label
Your donation will be most impactful for the education of children with so much promise
ahead, and the ADC team greatly appreciates your support!
HEALTH
TODAY IS NO MENTHOL SUNDAY
Menthol is a flavored substance that triggers a cooling sensation when enhaled. Its
most common use is in cigarettes, as it eases the taste of tobacco, making smoking
easier. Many African American “smokers” smoke menthols, and smoking kills 46,000
African Americans per year. That's more than homicides, suicides, AIDS, and car
accidents combined. Most menthol smokers are women!
Many youth, and African Americans “smokers” choose menthols because of the minty
flavor – that same menthol flavor makes it harder to quit smoking. Young people
who start smoking try menthols first, and menthol cigarettes cost less in African
American communities. There are more and larger menthol advertisements in African
American communities.
The FDA has the power to ban menthol from tobacco products and banning
menthol could save lives. If menthol were banned, people might never smoke and
perhaps many African Americans would not die from smoking‐related diseases. The
tobacco industry intentionally targets African Americans to smoke menthols
through concentrated advertising in our neighborhoods, and by pricing menthols
cheaper in our communities.
A ban on the sale of menthol could encourage African Americans to quit smoking as
the taste would not be appealing. Quitting is not easy, but you can call 1-800-QUIT-
NOW for free resources and coaching.
LEGAL
Legal information for New Yorkers who cannot afford an Attorney
LawHelpNY.org, powered by Pro Bono Net, is an online tool for helping
low-income New Yorkers solve their legal problems. Committed to helping
vulnerable New Yorkers achieve equal access to justice, this organization provides
information that is user-friendly in English, Spanish, and other languages, and also
provides/promotes access to high-quality online information about:
Free legal services throughout New York State
Legal rights in a broad range of areas
The New York State court system
Advocacy groups, government offices and social service organizations that help
low-income New Yorkers.
LawHelpNY.org offers Information in the following legal areas: Family and Juvenile • Immigration • Disability • Consumer • Veterans & Military Education
Public Benefits • Health • Discrimination and Civil Rights • Housing Disaster and Relief •
Workers’ Rights • Seniors • Community Development Consequences of Criminal Charges •
Taxes Internet Fraud: Crimes and Prevention
LawHelpNY.org is a collaborative project of: City Bar Justice Center • Empire
Justice Center • The Legal Aid Society of New York • Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New
York • Legal Assistance of Western New York • Legal Services of Hudson Valley • Legal
Services NYC • NY State Bar Association •New York Legal Assistance Group • Pro Bono
Net • Volunteers of Legal Service
EMPLOYMENT
Thursday, June 1, 2017 11 AM – 3 PM
THE WATSON HOTEL 440 West 57th Street NY, NY 10019
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***Business Attire and Resumes Required ***
For Ages 18+ Only!!! Share with Your Network and Friends
REALTY
Sale: Two-Family Townhouse in Central Harlem (322 West 140th Street, near St. Nicholas Park,
Striver's Row & The Schomburg Center) features six Bedrooms + three Baths. 3,000 sq. ft.
property can be delivered vacant. 15 x100 w/patio deck, roof deck & private garden. Includes
building air rights! Asking: $2.2M.
Cozy Single Family Townhouse in Plainfield, NJ (1430-32 Belleview Ave.) near Edison &
South Plainfield borders is accessible to I-287, I-78 & Rte. 22. Three Bedrooms, 1-1/2 Baths,
boasts open views with plenty sunlight and attached one car garage that fits 2. Updates include
custom kitchen, bathroom +finished basement. Asking: $289,900. Contact Tony, 646-342-2944.
Three bed/2 bath Duplex Condo in Central Harlem with 2 yr corporate lease in place
for$3,500/month until May 2018. Property can be delivered vacant, if negotiated. Total charges
approx. $830 per month. Asking: $960,000. For more information, call CRS, 917 392 1718
Mount Morris Park 17 ft. wide Brownstone in need of complete gut renovation. Property
will be delivered vacant CNH in place. Total allowable build 5,786. Asking price $2.5 M
Mount Morris Park 20 ft. wide Brownstone in need of complete gut renovation with lots
of salvageable architectural detail and great views. Property will be delivered vacant CNH
pending (previously approved)
Total allowable build 6,054. Asking $4.75M. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718
Hamilton Heights 22 ft. wide, 4,576 sq. ft. Brick townhome with mansard roof in need
of 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. For more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718
Rent:
One bdrm/1bath, 3rd Floor apt. in beautiful, well-kept Harlem brownstone features
good closet space, hardwood floors, Kitchen stainless steel appliances, granite countertops &
Washer/Dryer. Convenient to B, C, #2 & #3 trains. Rents for $2,000 and Available June
15th. For viewing, call 646.526.1119.
Two bed/1bath Apt. in pre-war building near Central Park boasts three exposures!
Great for roommate share. Approx. 650 sq. ft. Asking: $2,200 per month. Call CRS,
917.392.1718
Two bed/1.5 bath in Mount Morris Park w/newly renovated kitchen, private outdoor patio
in great location and accessible to Manhattan’s East/West sides. Asking: $3,500/month. For
more information, call CRS, 917.392.1718
SAVE THE DATE
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
James Davis, Jr. Director, Music Ministries & Fine Arts 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)
abyssinian.org