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 PASTOR’S MEMORIAL SUNDAY May 26, 2019

BAPTISM

“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.

Guest Preacher

REVEREND DR. DERRICK HARKINS Senior Vice President of Innovation

Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

9:00 AM

Prelude

Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist

Call to Worship

Leader: In every generation, God gives us guiding spirits; men and women who lead

us through life’s valleys and push us to our mountaintops

People: Today, we pause to give praise for the blessing of great

expectations; for voices that call us to walk taller, think higher,

and become our best selves.

Leader: In this hour of worship, we celebrate the lives of our former pastors—

priests and prophets who advocated for the least of us and affirmed the

best in all of us.

All: God of infinite possibilities, lift and push us toward the high

places where you would have us to stand. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Congregational Hymn For All the Saints #339

Invocation and Choral Response Lead Me, Lord

Anthem Let Mount Zion Rejoice H. Brewster Andrea Polk

The Cathedral Choir Soloists: Sabrina Fulton, Mezzo-Soprano

Anthony McGlaun, Tenor

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture

Meditation

The Cathedral Choir Love Divine, All Love Excelling Arr. Mack Wilberg

Sermon and Invitation Reverend Dr. Derrick Harkins

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Cathedral Choir Climbing Higher Mountains James Cleveland

Doxology & Offertory Prayer

Closing Hymn Am I A Soldier of the Cross #482

Benediction

11:30 AM

Baptism

Prelude

Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist

Call to Worship

Leader: In every generation, God gives us guiding spirits; men and women who lead

us through life’s valleys and push us to our mountaintops

People: Today, we pause to give praise for the blessing of great

expectations; for voices that call us to walk taller, think higher,

and become our best selves.

Leader: In this hour of worship, we celebrate the lives of our former pastors—

priests and prophets who advocated for the least of us and affirmed the

best in all of us.

All: God of infinite possibilities, lift and push us toward the high

places where you would have us to stand. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Congregational Hymn For All the Saints #339

Invocation

Song of Praise Let Mount Zion Rejoice H. Brewster Andrea Polk

The Cathedral Choir Soloist: Anthony McGlaun, Tenor

Pastoral Emphasis

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Cathedral Choir Climbing Higher Mountains James Cleveland

Doxology & Offertory Prayer

Scripture

Meditation

The Cathedral Choir Love Divine, All Love Excelling Arr. Mack Wilberg

Sermon and Invitation Reverend Dr. Derrick Harkins

Baptism

Closing Hymn Am I A Soldier of the Cross #482

Benediction

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 2

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – June 9

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – June 16

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – May 26

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: June 19, 2019.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Eunice Newkirk (Brother), Martine Baron (Uncle), Hope Mason Rodriguez

(husband), families of the late Aby members: Ebony Moore and Alexander Hickson.

Curtayasia Taylor (mother), Joyce Brown Kirkland (husband), Dea. William Ruffin (brother),

Maxine Horne (mother), Sandii McNeill (sister, Jacqueline McNeill).

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Percy Hilton, Jr. (Brother of Estelle Hilton Khanna),

Wilma Small (mother of Karen Small), Augusta Grubb, Ernestine Stroud, and Rether Parker

(recovering at home), Judge Donna Mills, Sylvester Oliver, Tom Stevens, Min. Janine Myrick

(Father), Louis Hardy (father of Trustee Alexis Thomas), 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.

MEMORIAL HOLIDAY CLOSING

The Abyssinian Baptist Church and its Administrative Offices will be closed on

tomorrow, Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day observance. Monday Noon Bible

Class resumes on Monday, June 3rd.

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

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be

ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15

As we continue honoring mothers, connect with strong believing women of the Bible

who left their mark. Respond 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 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. Lydia, who was converted after hearing Paul during his travel to Philippi, made

her living by doing what?

2. Who was the queen of Ethiopia at the time when Philip met the Ethiopian

eunuch on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza?

3. What did Sheerah, daughter of Ephraim, accomplish?

4. Can you name the prophetess who prayed and fasted day and night at the

temple when Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to be consecrated to the Lord?

THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH

observes

PASTOR’S MEMORIAL SUNDAY

Honoring Our Former Pastors

coordinated by The Adam Clayton Powell Memorial Ministry

In conjunction with The Archives & History Ministry

Today, The Abyssinian Baptist Church proudly remembers three of our most prolific pastors in

the history of this church: Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Sr., Congressman Rev. Adam Clayton

Powell, Jr., and Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor.

REVEREND DR. ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, SR.

Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. was born on May 5, 1865 in Franklin County, VA, to a

southern slave owner and Sallie (Dunning) Powell, a former slave. He was raised by

his mother and stepfather, Anthony Powell, an ex-slave who instilled in him religious

beliefs. In 1875 at age 10, Adam met Mattie

Fletcher Schaffer in West Virginia. They married

in 1887 and had two children, Blanche and Adam

Jr. Adam Sr. originally sought to study law and

politics, but decided to follow God’s call to preach

the Gospel, and in 1888, entered Wayland

Seminary, now Virginia Union University in

Richmond, VA.

In 1892, Dr. Powell was called to pastor Immanuel

Baptist Church in New Haven, CT, while a special

student at Yale Divinity School. In December

1908, Rev. Powell Sr. was called to the pastorate

of Abyssinian Baptist Church, then located on

West 40th St. Under Adam Sr.’s leadership, in

spring 1920, lots on West 138th Street in Harlem

were purchased, and a tithing campaign was

implemented. On April 9, 1922, ground was

broken, construction began, and the new

Abyssinian church edifice was completed in 14

months. The $60,000 construction debt was retired in less than five years by members who

were committed to Rev. Powell’s vision.

Dr. Powell was responsible for the building of the first community/ recreational center in the

most densely populated Black community in the world, making Abyssinian a model church.

He went on to establish other social/religious education programs, and by the mid-1930's,

Powell Sr. was the powerful pastor of a church that boasted a membership of 14,000 which

was recognized as one of the largest Protestant congregations in America.

During the Depression era, Powell, Sr. campaigned to feed the poor, and advocated for jobs

and city services. He lectured on race relations at Colgate University, the College of the City

of New York and Union Theological Seminary, among other institutions.

Additionally, Dr. Powell was a co-founder of the National Urban League, an early leader in

the NAACP, and an organizer of the Silent Protest parade of 1928. Powell was a

proponent for racial pride and believed in education and hard work. In 1937, he

retired and turned the pastoral mantle of Abyssinian over to his son and Assistant

Pastor, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. By this time, the church’s loyal, tithing members were

paying the operating expenses of the church, salaries of full and part-time church workers,

and supporting a missionary effort in Africa. Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. died in June 1953.

CONGRESSMAN REVEREND ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was born on November 29, 1908 in New Haven, CT to Mattie

Fletcher and Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. He attended the public schools of New York City,

and later received degrees from

Colgate University (Hamilton, NY) in

1930; Columbia University (New

York, NY) in 1932; and Shaw

University (Raleigh, NC) in 1934.

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. succeeded

his father as pastor in 1937. He

previously served Abyssinian as

Assistant Pastor and launched his

career as a crusader for reform as

Director of the church’s soup kitchen

and relief operations that served

thousands of Harlem's needy during

the Depression. In recognition of his

outstanding work, Shaw University

awarded him the Doctor of Divinity

degree.

In 1930, Adam Jr. persuaded several

large corporations to drop their “unofficial” ban on employing Blacks including Harlem

Hospital, and New York City’s Bus Lines, which routinely discriminated against Blacks in their

hiring practices. He was also instrumental in helping Blacks find employment along Harlem’s

lucrative “125th Street.”

Adam Jr. was a dynamic leader who successfully combined the Christian message with

a radical oratory of Black activism and politics. In 1944, he was elected Congressman

of the 22nd District and served 14 terms in the House of Representatives. In 1945,

Powell went to Washington, D.C. as the sole Congressional representative of a

community of 300,000, of which 89% were African American. Identified as “Mr. Civil

Rights,” and a freshman legislator, Powell was a firm believer in the importance of

radical politics who actively engaged in fiery debates with arch-segregationists. On

Capitol Hill, Powell managed federal legislation that generated public laws to benefit

minorities, the aged and handicapped in areas of fair employment, public education,

school aid, discrimination, increased minimum wage and poverty.

Throughout his career in Congress, Powell attended several conferences abroad as

spokesman for the United States, including the Afro-Asian Conference in Bandung, Indonesia

(1955) and the independence of Ghana, West Africa (1957). During his dynamic pastoral

leadership, Abyssinian maintained a firm membership of over 10,000 and was known as the

“church of the masses.” Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. died on April 4, 1972.

REVEREND DR. SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR

Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor became Abyssinian’s pastor in 1972. Born and raised in

Norfolk, VA, Dr. Proctor received degrees from Virginia Union University (Richmond,

VA) in 1942, Crozer Theological Seminary (Rochester, NY) in 1945 and Boston

University (Boston, MA) in 1950. He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in 1943, and

went on to hold various posts in education, including Presidency of Virginia Union University,

Richmond, VA in 1955, and North Carolina A & T State University in 1960. He held

administrative positions with the National Council of Churches, the Peace Corps in Nigeria

and Washington, D.C., and the Office

of Economic Opportunity prior to

becoming pastor of The Abyssinian

Baptist Church.

Dr. Proctor was also a Professor of

Education at Rutgers University

(1969 -1984), and served on the

board of Middlebury College as well

as at other education institutions. A

prolific educator, teacher and public

servant, Dr. Proctor built on the

legacy of both Powells with his

powerful preaching of God’s word.

As a delegate to the national and

international conferences on Human

Rights and Peace, Dr. Proctor

consistently condemned racism,

militarism and injustice.

During his 17-year pastoral tenure,

Abyssinian became a staunch supporter of global efforts that upheld the cause for social,

educational and racial equality for all African Americans. Dr. Proctor retired from Abyssinian

in 1989. He authored several books including “We Have This Ministry,” “How Shall They

Hear,” “Sermons from the Black Pulpit,” and “The Substance of Things Hoped For,” among

many others.

Reverend Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor passed away on May 22, 1997 in Cedar Rapids,

IA. The Reverend Calvin O. Butts, III succeeded Dr. Proctor as the 19th Pastor of The

Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York.

MINISTRY

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Friday, May 31st, The Abyssinian Golden Life Ministry, Greater New York

Chapter Links Inc., and Community Partnership sponsor FAMILY

INFLUENCES, a presentation by family members on how to keep your family

together and strengthen communication. Seminar takes place in the Abyssinian Vestry,

9 AM – 9:45 AM – Breakfast, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Program; 12 Noon – 1 PM –

Lunch and Fellowship. Visit Golden Life Ministry’s Sign Up table in lobby TODAY to

attend.

AFRICAN DANCE AT ABYSSIN ……………………IAN! On Friday, May 31, 2019, 6:30

PM-7:30 PM, Master instructor, Ethel Calhoun, will teach a FREE West African dance

class with Live drumming. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and footwear

(traditional African wear is strongly encouraged). ”The most sacred place is the temple of the

body....that is where the spirit lives.”

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THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE

STUDY’S SPRING FELLOWSHIP takes place on Thursday, June 6th at The

Brownstone. Afternoon to feature Tribute to Michael Jackson. Bus departs

Abyssinian at 9:30 AM SHARP! And returns 5:00 PM. $73 cost per person includes

show, lunch, transportation and gratuity.

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The Sister-to-Sister Book Ministry's current book selection is The Power of

Presence by Joy Thomas Moore. Ministry’s next gathering will take place on June 8th

in Central Park at 10:30 AM, near 110th Street & Malcolm X Blvd/Lenox Avenue.

Author will be present for book discussion. Remember to bring your own seat, chair

or blanket.

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This summer, EXPLORE SIZZLING CHICAGO with The Abyssinian

Mattie Fletcher Powell-Satellite-Laura B. Thomas Ministry, July 28 - August 3, 2019. Trip includes R/T transportation, hotel, tours and meals (ten).

Trip Cost $745.00 for double occupancy, triple and single rates also available. A deposit of $75 required to reserve space. Hurry, seats going fast! Pick-up trip flyer

available at front desk or call Minnie Davis 212-862-7474 x 225 or Minnie Mott, 917-515-4055 for more information. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY at Abyssinian, will be observed on SUNDAY,

JUNE 23rd during the 11:30 AM service. All 2019 H.S. and College Graduates are

urged to add your name to the Graduates List located at the Reception Desk.

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The Pastor’s office is accepting recommendations for the HONORARY

DEGREE in Goodwill, Victorious Living, and Courage. If you wish to recommend a member, who through their living, exemplifies the virtues of

Goodwill, Victory or Courage, submit your suggestion in writing to the Pastor’s Lobby mailbox no later than SUNDAY, JUNE 16th.

The Abyssinian Honorary Degree will be presented on Baccalaureate Sunday, June 23rd at the 11:30 AM Service.

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PULPIT FLOWERS

Courtesy of Saundra Parks 212 529.5000

ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 212.368.4471 | adcorp.org

SCHOLARSHIP

The Abyssinian Baptist Church

SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY OFFERS POSTSECONDARY

SCHOLARSHIPS

for 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

Eligibility for The Abyssinian Baptist Church Postsecondary Scholarship

includes the following three (3) criteria. Applicant must be:

1. A member of The Abyssinian Baptist Church;

2. A graduating H.S. Senior with 2.5 or higher grade point average (GPA);

3. Accepted to an accredited college or Postsecondary Education

Institution in fall 2019.

Applicant must download and complete The Abyssinian Baptist Church Postsecondary

Scholarship Application, accessible only via www.abyssinian.org.

The completed application packet including applicant’s essay, three (3) reference

letters, and an official transcript of grades, should be submitted to The

Abyssinian Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry mailbox located in the church’s

elevator lobby, no later than Sunday, June 9, 2019.

The Abyssinian Scholarship program is supported 100% by the consistent

generosity of our membership,

Since 2013, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry has

awarded $197,000 in Postsecondary Scholarships to eligible Abyssinian student

members. The Ministry provides four-year scholarships to students who maintain a 2.5

GPA at an accredited college or postsecondary education institution.

If you would like to make a contribution to The Abyssinian Baptist Church LEGACY

SCHOLARSHIP in your name, or in the name of a loved one, contact Dr. Louis Ray

(President, The Abyssinian Scholarship Ministry) via: louray99@gmail.com.

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The Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association (MMPCIA)

offers 4,000 Scholarship to college-bound Harlem high school senior who resides in

Greater Mount Morris Park/Central Harlem Community from 110th to 135th Streets

between Morningside and Third Avenues. Harlem H.S. senior who performed

community service, shows financial need, and maintained a C+ or above grade average

should apply by June 16, 2019 deadline. Access application via MMPCIA.ORG or

call Patricia Eaton, 212-289-8096.

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 70100.

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

!! UPDATE !!

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.

ARTS & CULTURE

MENTAL HEALTH

Join the New York Public Library & WFUV Radio for a conversation

on Dementia Reimagined with Dr. Tia Powell, Director of Montefiore-Einstein

Center for Bioethics on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. Topics from finding a cure, care

for persons dealing with Dementia, research, and career opportunities for caregivers,

will be discussed. Location: Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY

10458, Call 718-579-4202 or visit ceis@nypl.org, for more information.

JOB FAIR

Join Union Theological Seminary (UTS) for a CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

JOB FAIR taking place at Abyssinian Baptist Church (Vestry) on Friday,

June 14th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. UTS seeks to empower the local community by

engaging women and minorities in its upcoming renovation project through

employment opportunities and education sessions.

Attendees will learn about available Construction Skills Training Programs,

construction career paths, and apprenticeship programs, as well as exchange with

industry professionals and community stakeholders.

• Uptown residents with construction experience are strongly encouraged to

attend.

• Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise are encouraged to attend.

• Residents seeking employment are encouraged to attend.

• Attendees will be able to apply for opportunities on the spot.

For information, contact: Nzingha Crusoe: Ncrusoe@consigli.com

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH

West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) announces

applications now available for the 2019 ARISE! Summer Youth Employment &

Education Program (SYEEP). Arise! SYEEP provides West Harlem youth (at least

14 years of age) with six (6) weeks of paid ($15/hour) summer employment that

includes worksite responsibilities and academic enrichment. Program also offers job

readiness, NYS Regents/SAT/ACT prep, mentorship, weekly trips, and participation in

community service activities. 2019 Program Dates: Mon., July 8 – Fri., August

16. Applications must be submitted online no later than Friday, May 10, 2019. Visit

https://westharlemdc.fluxx.io/apply/arise for more information.

REQUIREMENTS:

1) At least 14 years of age by July 8, 2019

2) Current student (8th - 11th grade)

3) West Harlem - Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9) resident

4) NY State Working Papers (14 - 17 years of age)

REALTY

Unique opportunity for Home Ownership | HDFC COOP - 128 West 138th Street,

#3B. One bed/1bath - $310,000 in great condition. For more information, contact:

Renee@Weichert.com or 646.344.2630

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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