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Directbor, Music & Fine Arts Ministries

Worship Service October 14, 2018

Babies Blessed – 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.

66th ANNUAL MEN’S DAY Guest Preacher, Reverend Jawanza Karriem Colvin, Ed.D

Prelude

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist Hallelujah, Praise God

Allegro vivace Max Reger

Call to Worship UdoOnwachi

Leader: Dear God, on this 66th Men’s Day Celebration, we give You thanks for men

of faith.

People: We thank You for men like Abraham, who take You at your

Word and trust You enough to follow your lead. We thank You

for men like Joshua, who will trust you even when they find

themselves outnumbered.

Leader: In this hour of worship, we give You thanks for ancestors who encourage us to

fight on.

People: We praise You for men like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar

Evers, who speak truth to power and trust you for the outcome. We

praise You for men like Nelson Mandela, who fought a good fight,

finished the course, and kept the faith.

Leader: In this hour of prayer, we call the names of our sons and brothers who

stand in the need of prayer.

People: We stand as intercessors for black boys, men, and families

challenged by the evils of a school-to-prison pipeline,

targeted policing, and mass incarceration.

All: God of light and life, ignite our passion for justice and restore our faith as

we stand ready to face the living of these days. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Processional "Rise Up, O Men of God" arr. Ramón Bryant Braxton

Invocation and Chant

9:00 AM Michael Adams

11:30 AM Dennis Bacon

Responsive Reading “Men’s Day” #72 Deacon Jerome Yeiser

Gloria Patri

Prayer and Choral Response

Anthem

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "In That Great Gittin’ Up Morning" arr. Jester Hairston | Soloist: Justin Austin, baritone

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture Miles Harrison

Meditation

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "You Are God Alone" Marvin Sapp Soloist: Sean Tillery, tenor

Introduction of Men’s Day Guest Preacher

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Rafael George

Sermon and Invitation Reverend Jawanza Karriem Colvin. Ed.D

Invitational

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

9:00 AM

11:30 AM The Leon E. Thompson Men's Chorus "Melodies From Heaven" Kirk Franklin

Doxology

Offertory Prayer

9:00 AM Cager McAdoo

11:30 AM Jay C. Norman

Recessional "Fare Ye Well" Traditional

Benediction and Amen

Postlude Improvisation on a Hymn Tune

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 – November 4

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

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

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

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: October 17th.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Charles Powell (father-in-law of Aby members, David & Vickie Powell),

Sherman & Valeria Mason (sister), Deaconess Janis Clarke (Deacon Richard Clarke), Bambi

Jones, Reginald Jordan (passing of Grace Jones), family of Arthur Mitchell. Yolanda Holmes

(Mother), Carole Eddy Porcher (Brother), Darliss King (Brother), Elder Damon Mack

(Grandfather).

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Elder Abraham Gowan (in Harlem Hospital),

LueEthel Forrest (Mother of Pamela Z. Bray-Bilal), Adrianna Yepes (new Youth member

diagnosed with brain tumor), Patricia Griffin (husband, Bryant Griffin in Intensive Care),

Donna Cherry (family member of Laverne McPherson), Deacon Douglas Solomon, Augusta

Grubb, Martha Goodman, Greg Graves, Loretta Donaldson, Deaconess Eva Vinson, Inez

Alexander, Brucie Smith, Marilyn Oliver, Deacons Benjamin Barrow, Harold Sawyer, and

Augustus Sam. Deaconesses Jessie Green, Mattie Copeland, and Aykailey Jackson, sister of

Dea. Paul Brady, Doris Brunson, Louis & Bernice Hardy (parents of Trustee Alexis Thomas),

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

Westbrook Lassiter, Tom Stevens, Ernestine Burgess, E. Denise Perry.

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!

66th ANNUAL MEN’S DAY GUEST PREACHER Reverend Jawanza Karriem Colvin, Ed.D

The Reverend Dr. Jawanza Karriem

Colvin is the 6th pastor of the Olivet

Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland,

OH. As servant-leader of this 4,000

member congregation, Reverend Colvin

follows in its historic tradition of

community builders, preacher-scholars

and social activists.

Throughout his ministry, Reverend

Colvin has been a presence in the

community and a voice in the in the pulpit on matters of race, justice,

equity and democracy, working in the

areas of criminal justice reform and

economic justice through the church

and community based organizing.

Reverend Colvin is the founding co-chair of Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC),

the largest community power organization in Northeast Ohio. GCC, a multi-racial,

interfaith coalition has been instrumental grass roots force in the reforms of the

Cleveland Division of Police, the expansion of Medicaid for 700,000 Ohioans under

the Affordable Care Act and the overturning of criminal convictions for wrongfully convicted persons in Cuyahoga County, OH.

Committed to service within sacred walls and the public square Reverend Colvin has

served on a number community based boards, advisory committees and working groups. He is presently a member of the boards of the Cleveland Museum of Art, The

United Way of Cleveland, The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, The Martha Jennings

Holdings Foundation and the St. Luke’s Foundation.

Dr. Cornel West, professor and public intellectual, in 2016 called Reverend Colvin “a young prophetic leader who can wear intellect with service.” He is a graduate of Morehouse

College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Religion and History. He earned a

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York

City. He also holds a Doctorate of Education (ED.D.) from Columbia University.

He is married to the lovely Allison Jaynes Colvin, a partner in life and ministry. They

are the proud parents of two sons, Asher and Philip.

MEN’S MINISTRY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

Reverend Reginald Bachus • Reverend Rashad Moore

Reverend Itang Young • Reverend Pamela Mason

Reverend Lee Hodge

Abyssinian Deacon Board • Deaconess Board ▪ Trustee Board

The Abyssinian Music Ministry

Ramón Bryant Braxton

The Total Praise Ensemble

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian

The United Voices of Abyssinian

The Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus

The Abyssinian Rhythm Section

Abyssinian Administrative & Finance Office Staff

Aby Maintenance • Aby Hospitality • Aby Security ▪ AbyTech

Aby Ushers

Men’s Week of Services & Men’s Day

Program Participants

2018 MEN’S MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Deacon Jerome Yeiser, Chair

Michael Deas • Timothy Nash• Udo Onwuachi, Co-Chairs

ABYWEST

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

2018 FALL SERIES

GOD’S LEADING LADIES – Speaking Words of Godly Instruction Tue. 10/16 - 7 PM -8:30 PM - 1st Fl. Conf. Rm. | Rev. Pamela D. Mason, Instructor

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:… Romans 1:16a KJV. Evangelism is an

essential part of our faith walk. 1 Peter 3:15a states, “Always be prepared to give an

answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have…” The

Samaritan woman at the well was not afraid to evangelize to her gentile community

about the time she spent with Jesus face to face. We, therefore, must learn to do the

same. 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 about 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. While

others are using the scriptures to tear down, learn how to engage the scriptures to

build hope and restoration for those yearning for the truth.

BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOR Tue. 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 |7 PM – 8:30 PM - Vestry

Tue. 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 |7 PM – 8 PM Mobile Devices|Rev. Pamela D. Mason, Instructor

As Christians, we learn to color the events in our lives with the understanding that

between the lines of joy and fulfillment there will be landmines of sorrow along the

pathway. Christ said, “…In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have

overcome the world” John 16:33b KJV. But, what does this mean when confronting the

giants of life. This course is one step that places emphasis on repairing what was

broken, restoring what was lost and helping individuals to rise beyond the pain of past

circumstances into a deeper relationship with God, family, community and self.

BIBLE QUEST

The focus for October is on the Book of Luke. Strengthen your awareness of

biblical facts by responding to as many questions as possible before checking the

Abyssinian website http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-

institute-for-christian-education/ for the correct Bible references to the questions.

Be intentional about taking time to center yourself daily, as you read the entire

chapter where the answers are found.

1) To whom did the Angel Gabriel foretell the birth of John the Baptist?

2) For how many days after the Feast of the Passover did Mary and Joseph

search for Jesus in Jerusalem, once they realized he was not among their

friends and relatives returning home?

3) Who was the tax collector to whom Jesus said, “Follow me,” and who later

held a banquet at his home for Jesus?

4) Where did Jesus spend the night before choosing the 12 apostles?

MINISTRY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 • 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Vestry), The Adam

Clayton Powell Memorial Ministry co-hosts Thursday Night Teaching

(TNT) Session & Panel Discussion tilted, "Progress Made or A Dream

Deferred?" Confirmed panelists: Arva Rice (President/CEO - New York Urban

League) and Michael Garner (Chief Diversity Officer, MTA).

The Abyssinian Baptist Church Center for Care and Advocacy & American

Baptist Women’s Ministries present A Special Evening Of Healing

Abyssinian Healing Circle: Creating A Safe Space Thursday, October 18,

2018 • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (2nd Fl. Reh. Hall) with Facilitators Reverend Keisha

Kogan & Abyssinian’s own, Minister Deaconess Tamara Green.

Join the Women of Abyssinian Baptist Church as we stand together to end violence

against women all over the world. Bring a friend. Light Refreshments will be served.

For Information contact: Center for Care and Advocacy 212 862-7474 Ext. 504.

Reverend Keisha Kogan has earned her Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary

in the area of Religion and Psychology and has worked as a chaplain with survivors of

domestic violence at the Manhattan Family Justice Center as part of the Mayor's Office to

Combat Domestic Violence. Rev. Kogan worked as an intern at CONNECT Faith for two years

and is pleased to be the new Coordinator of CONNECT Faith.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 • 7PM (Fellowship Hall/Vestry) – The

Abyssinian Youth Ministry will hold its 4TH ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY for

youth and parents of all ages. Event includes free food, face painting, photo booths,

music, and games. Feel free to wear your favorite costume and come out to enjoy

what promises to be an exciting evening! Contact Rev. Young, x220, for more

information.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Golden

Life Ministry with The Greater New York Links & Community Partners sponsor

“YOUR EYES AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO YOUR HEALTH”

With presenters: Dr. Samuel L. Guillory, MD, OPHTHALMOLOGIST, FAC + Dr.

Tamiesha Fremtong, MD, Specialist Pediatric OPHTHALMOLOGIST

PROGRAM:

8:30 AM – 9:.15 AM Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Presenters

11:30 AM - 12.00 PM Q & A

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch

Register for event after 9 & 11:30 AM

worship services Church Elevator Lobby

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 righthand 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.

Thank you in advance for your support of The Abyssinian Baptist Church ministry

and the work of the Church Board of Trustees

ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGYUPDATE

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 are introducing the

Option to Give via Text. Now, you can 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

MUSIC• ARTS • CULTURE

Renowned pianist, Joseph Joubert will dazzle the keys and conduct entire

production of "Swinging with Dinah, Bessie and Fats!" Musical to feature famous

Ellington orchestra soloists, top NY vocalists, and dancers from the famed Alvin Ailey

Dance Company and Broadway. Playing Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 15 Mount

Morris Park West (corner of West 122nd & Fifth Ave.) in Harlem, NY 10027. Show

times: 1 PM & 4:30 PM. Tix - $50. Groups of 10 or more - $45. For tix info contact,

Patricia Pates Eaton 212.289. 8096.

Playing NOW - Smokey Joe’s Café at Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd Street, in the heart of

Times Square! The Songs of Leiber and Stoller in this Grammy® Award-winning and

Tony Award®-nominated smash, made history as Broadway’s longest-running musical

revue. Featuring 36 of the greatest songs of the past century, this all-new incarnation

of the record-breaking Broadway hit returns to NYC! Use Code SJWCG525 for

discounted tickets. For more details visit smokeyjoescafemusical.com.

Sail away on the RIANT THEATRE’S RETREAT CRUISE FOR WRITERS,

ACTORS, SINGERS & FRIENDS aboard Norwegian Escape to Orlando,

Florida & The Bahamas. Seven Days Cruise departs NYC, Sunday, February 17,

2019 returning to NYC, Sunday, February 24, 2019. Cruise to feature workshops

with S.W. Artists Agent, Casting Director, Filmmakers, Vocal Coach, and

Ssingers. Only $250 deposit required per person to reserve room (balance due Oct.

20, 2018). Balcony Ocean view Rm. - $1,378. Interior Rm. - $1,118. (Double

Occupancy Rm). Event Pass for Workshops, Networking Mixers & more - $250. For

information & to register, go to: www.therianttheatre.com; Contact: Van Fisher

via: RiantTheatre@gmail.com or call 646-623-3488

CHILDCARE

Married couple residing in Hamilton Heights seeks experienced Nanny to

provide care for newborn starting in mid-October. Live-in arrangement preferred.

Responsibilities include infant care, cooking and light housekeeping. Position includes

room and board with comfortable bedroom and private bathroom. Ideal candidate

will have 10+ years of experience with newborn and infant care, be willing to undergo

background check and be trained in Infant CPR. If interested, send resume, letter of

interest and salary requirements to vsg.valeriesgrant@gmail.com.

REALTY

2 Bdrm HDFC Co-op (located in Fordham Section of the Bronx off of the Grand

Concourse at 254 E. 184th Street, #3D) with income restrictions. (Max $90K for

family of three; $80K for family of two; $70K for Single Person) .MOTIVATED

SELLER!! Needs work and is being sold as is for .CASH ONLY! Asking $69K. Contact

Tony, 646-342-2944.

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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