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132 Odell Clark Place Reverend New York, New York 10030 Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

(T) 212.862.7474 Pastor (F) 212.862.3255 abyssinian.org Ramón Bryant Braxton

Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries

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Worship Service COMMUNION Sunday, November 17, 2019

GLOBAL MISSION SUNDAY

Prelude

Call to Worship

Leader: We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing

People: Around the world people gather to break bread and pour wine.

Leader: We gather with them in heart and mind.

People: Around the world the broken body is made whole.

Leader: As part of that body we join in its unity.

All: Strengthen us, O God, to continue to go into the world and serve

those who are in need. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Congregational Hymn Nothing But the Blood of Jesus #262

Invocation and Choral Response

Anthem

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian Come Before His Presence

arr. Richard Smallwood | Soloist: Renée Credle

Pastoral Emphasis

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian I’m Saved Thomas Whitfield

Soloist: Lillian Richards

Scripture

Meditation

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian Oh Jesus arr. Dorothy Norwood

Soloist Eunice Newkirk

Sermon and Invitation

Invitational

The Supper:

A) Hymn

B) New Members

C) Witnessing

D) Consecration

E) The Bread Always Kirk Franklin

F) The Cup The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power #256

Closing Hymn Let The Church Say Amen Andraé Crouch

Postlude

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CHURCH COVENANT

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ

as our Saviour; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name

of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of

God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with

one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian

love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give

it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human

origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute

cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the

support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the

spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the

church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously

agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word

of God, to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and

acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our

employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of

heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith.

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto

every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing

the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy

bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow

to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules

of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and

through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God,

who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.

When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with

some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the

principles of God’s word.

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BIBLE STUDY • NEW MEMBERS CLASS • PRAYER • BABY BLESSINGS 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 – December 1

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – December 8

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – November 17

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – November 24

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: November 20, 2019, 6:30 PM.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Saundra Parks (Mother, Bernice Parks), Family of Aby member, Charlottia Gilbert.

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Annie Mae Calhoun (Mother of Ethel Calhoun in Einstein

Hospital), Ernestine Stroud, Hazel Rosetta Smith, Pamela Bray-Bilal (Mother, LuEthel Forrest in

Archcare Senior Center), Yvonne Pannell, Percy Hylton, Jr. (Brother of Estelle Hylton Khanna),

Sabrina Brown, Dolores Jeffries (Mother of Arlene Leyba), 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, Elizabeth Jackson, Deborah Willis (mother), Melissa Potter-Ix

(friend/colleague of Karen Phillips and John Reddick), 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, 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).

ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is currently

opening new 2019-2020 Christmas Club accounts for children and adults. Stop by

the Credit Union for the holiday club schedule and open your account today! The

Credit Union also seeks dedicated volunteers with accounting and website

development backgrounds. Inquire at the Credit Union for more details (1st Fl. Rear

of Conference Room). On Wednesday November 20, the Credit Union will

open at 5:30 PM and close promptly at 6:45 PM.

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!

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ABYWEST IS HERE • This past Homecoming Sunday, Abyssinians were

able to tour our new Educational & Cultural Community Center, and many observed that the building is beautiful! Very soon we will make final

payments to take ownership and occupancy. After this step, we’ll start “buildout “of the Fellowship Hall as it presents strong revenue generating

potential to support our programmatic efforts. We could not have come “this far” without the Lord on our side, and the unwavering support of

Abyssinian members.

As we finalize AbyWest, members are encouraged to visit the Trustees table

in the Lobby Bookstore to complete your commitments. If you would like to review your payment balance, stop by the Bookstore after Sunday worship

service no later than December 1st.

Sincerest thanks to everyone as we advance toward the grand moment of

accomplishment!

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THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH MISSIONARY MINISTRY

2019 STEWARDSHIP REPORT The mission of The Abyssinian Baptist Church Missionary Ministry is “to evangelize and spread the Gospel through intercessory prayer, visitation, scripture reading, food distribution, educational

workshops and donations, as well as faithful service to the sick and shut-in, the incarcerated, seniors,

and those in need, locally, nationally, and internationally.

VISITATION Abyssinian Missionaries shared encouragement with the church’s Sick & Shut-in members

through cards, calls, home and hospital visits, and we supported grieving missionary members

and their families. Further, Abyssinian Missionaries delivered over 30 Easter Lilies and The Daily

Word to Sick & Shut-in members and others during Holy Week and beyond Resurrection

Sunday. Sadly, this year we lost several Missionary members, Karen Owes, Inez Alexander,

Bealer Dennard and Brucie Smith.

FOREIGN MISSION

The Abyssinian Missionary Ministry also supported the church’s Abyssinian Fund Affiliate with

donations and assistance to causes in our Motherland. We are committed to assisting Reverend

Itang Young in the work of AbyFund, and remain supportive of international projects supported

by the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. We made our annual contribution to the Hospital

in Malawi, Africa, attended The Foreign Mission Rally in November 2019, the United Missionary

Baptist Association’s World Day of Prayer in November 2019, and maintain membership in the

Loyal Boosters.

HOME MISSIONS We are proud that our President, Sister Susie Drayton, was named Empire Missionary Baptist

Convention Queen for the year 2019. She worked hard and reigned with distinction,

representing both the Empire Convention and The Abyssinian Baptist Church. At home, we

sponsored a Back-to-School Haircuts for boys and hairstyles for girls in the Harlem community.

We also donated clothing to various Nursing homes through the Women’s Auxiliary of the

Empire Baptist Missionary Convention. We continuously replenish food and clothing supplies

for families in need at the Samuel Proctor Residence. During the upcoming holiday season,

Abyssinian Missionaries will once again support Harlem seniors and families in need by providing

Thanksgiving Holiday meals, and through the Charlyce B. Sampson Christmas Love Basket effort.

We anticipate distributing 225 baskets, and thank God for the generous donations from

Abyssinian ministries, church members, and the 100 Black Men Organization. Additionally, the

Missionary Ministry remains enthusiastic toward supporting our church’s AbyWest project.

GENERAL Throughout 2019, our members supported Harlem and greater NYC Churches in celebrations,

revivals, workshops and conferences. Our members attended the National Baptist Convention

in September 2019, all sessions of the United Missionary Baptist Association, and we were

present at the October 2019 Annual Session when our Diaconate Chair, Deacon Eleanor E.

Olive, gave her final Report as President of The Women’s Auxiliary to UMBA. We supported

and served at the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention, and we collaborated with the

Abyssinian American Baptist Women’s Ministry and Abyssinian’s Health Ministry. The Missionary

Ministry has, and will continue to achieve its mission duties. We seek the Lord’s guidance for the plans

that we hope to expand in the areas of Foreign and Home Mission.

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THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH

MISSIONARY MINISTRY OFFICERS

Susie L. Drayton – President Hazel R. Smith – 1st Vice President Cynthia Wade, 2nd Vice President

Trustee Lillie May –Financial Secretary Mary Frasier – Ass’t Financial Secretary

Deacon Sylvia Solomon – Treasurer

Louise Harris – Ass’t Treasurer Dana Mondesire – Recording Secretary

Shirley Melvin – Ass’t Recording Secretary

Joy Nelson – Corresponding Secretary Patricia McDaniels – Ass’t Corresponding Secretary

Abraham Christopher Gowan, III – Worship Leader Deacon Calvin O. Butts, IV – Liaison Deacon

MEMBERS

Shirley Adams • B. Pyne Bertsche • Andrea Brown

Rebecca Brown • Virginia Brown • Joseph Bunn

Ernestine Burgess • Lois Butler • First Lady Mrs. Patricia Butts Anasa Chappell • Barbara Harte Charles • Nicolette Cunningham

Loretta Donaldson • Imogene Evans • Mary Faulkner • Paula Fitchett

Monique Fletcher • Christine Fields • Patricia Garey • Sonia Glaspie Deacon Jessie Green • Addie B. Greer • Kimberly Harris

Trustee Shirley Harrison • Monica Harte-Palmer Minnie Hebbons • Arvernetta Henry • Patricia Hepburn Amelia Johnson • B. Kaye Johnson • Elizabeth Johnson

Estelle Hylton Khanna • Sharon Long • Hastie Lowther

Barbara & Roderick MacNeal • Sheila Mason • Deacon Thelma Mason Ethel McCullum • Chrystal McKay • Shirley McLaurin

Isabella Minns • Marietta Morrell • Yvette Morrell-Lewis • Evelyn Neal E. Dolores O'Connor • Deacon Eleanor Olive • Bianca Raysor

Chyrisse Robinson • Deacon Rosemary Robinson • Lola Rozier

Bernice Rutherford • Hazel Samuels • Annie Singleton

Karen Yvonne Small • Stephanie Stevens • Yvette Tient'chu

Myrtle Tully • Cynthia Wade • Alma Warren

MaryAnn Washington-Diaz • Walteen Whitfield

Christine Williams

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

BIBLE QUEST As we prepare for a month-long Bible study on Hospitality, Kindness and Forgiveness, let us focus

on scriptures of thanksgiving and expressions of love. See how well you respond to the following

questions before checking scripture references provided. Remember to center yourself as you

read the entire chapter where answers are found. 1. Where will you find these words in the epistle to the Philippians, “Rejoice in the

Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice, let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is

near?”

2. In Genesis, what was the first thing Joseph wanted to know about his father,

Jacob, after revealing himself to his brothers who sold him into slavery?

3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word Paul spoke to the Colossians in

chapter 1, “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we

_______ for you.”

4. What does 1 Peter 4:9 say about how we should respond when offering

hospitality to one another?

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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Legacy of Faith - Rev. Pamela D. Mason

Tuesdays: 7 PM – 8:30 PM - 11/19 | Blue Room 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.

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MINISTRY

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THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT ABYSSINIAN

Following Joint Worship Service The Brotherhood Ministry hosts

Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner

Aby Fellowship Hall• 12:30 PM

Enjoy A Thanksgiving Meal of Holiday Favorites

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSING

The Abyssinian Baptist Church Administrative offices will be closed on Thanksgiving

Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Church and its offices will also be closed on

Friday, November 29th. The Abyssinian Federal Credit Union will be closed on

Wednesday November 27th.

The Annual Joint Thanksgiving Day Worship Service takes Place Here At The Abyssinian Baptist Church

Thursday, November 28, 2019 • 11:00 AM

Participating Churches

The Abyssinian Baptist Church

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Mt. Calvary/St. Mark’s United

Methodist Church

St. James Presbyterian Church

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THE ABYSSINIAN MISSIONARY MINISTRY

is preparing 225 Christmas Love/Food Baskets for

Needy Families of our Community.

The Ministry is appealing to ALL ABYSSINIAN

MINISTRY LEADERS AND MEMBERS to support

this annual effort by making a Monetary Donation to

purchase food for our 2019 Christmas Love/Food Baskets.

Donations will be collected from Sunday,

November 17th to Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Please check your Ministry email for the Missionary’s

Love Basket request form.

The American Baptist Women Ministry’s 9th Annual “Gift of

Giving” Christmas Celebration for children takes place on Saturday

December 21st, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM in the Vestry. Please support this

effort by donating gifts for boys and girls ages 3-16. Donated gifts may

be left after Sunday worship service in the American Baptist Women

BOX located in elevator lobby.

THE ABYSSINIAN FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

extends deep appreciation to ALL who’ve made donations

to our church’s Food Distribution effort. There remains a

need for non-perishables such as: canned vegetables,

canned fruits, and canned soup. Please leave donations

of these items at the lobby reception desk any weekday

during office hours: (10 AM – 6 PM), and/or on Sundays

following worship service. We thank God for your Spirit of

Generosity!

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me

something to drink” MATTHEW 25:35

Abyssinian’s GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY offers support to members in seasons of

loss and bereavement. Group-setting meeting takes place every other Tuesday,

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the 1st Floor Nursery. See below remaining 2019 and upcoming

2020 session dates:

2019 - Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 17, 31

2020 - Jan 14, 28; Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 10, 24; Apr. 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30;

July 14, 28.

Good Grief meetings are on hiatus throughout the month of August, 2020. Sessions

resume the first Tuesday after Homecoming Sunday.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted MATTHEW 5:4

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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.

GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that was built by individuals, families,

organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states, and in countries around the

world. This year, GivingTuesday falls on December 3rd. GivingTuesday

harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people

think, talk, and participate in the Giving Season. It also inspires people to give back in

better, smarter ways to charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better

world. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that it

means more when we give Together. Learn more about GivingTuesday via:

www.givingtuesday.org • Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday • Twitter:

Twitter.com/GivingTuesday

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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!

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 PM, The Pearls of Service Foundation Inc. of

Pi Kappa Omega Chapter, ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Sorority Inc. presents The Morgan State University Choir in Concert at The Abyssinian Baptist

Church. This Evening of Memorable Music benefits the Ruth Tudos Scholarship Fund that awards scholarships to deserving students attending Historically Black

Colleges and Universities. For Tickets, contact AKA members: Dr. Sandye Johnson ([email protected]) or Rochelle F. Strong

([email protected]). Pick up Event Flyers in Abyssinian Church Lobby for more Event details.

SERMON NOTES

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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

Gerald Barbour Chairman, Board of Deacons

Eleanor E. Olive Chair, Board of Deaconess

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THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS

Gerald Barbour Chair, Diaconate Board

Eleanor E. Olive Chair, Diaconate Board

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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