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

Worship Service Sunday, October 13, 2019

“To all those who enter here: Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent. Before the service, speak

to God. During the service, let God speak to you. After the service, speak to others.

67th ANNUAL MEN’S DAY Guest Preacher, Reverend Dr. D. Darrell Griffin Pastor, Oakdale Covenant Church, Oakdale, IL

Prelude

Dina Foster Osbourne, Organist Toccata on Amazing Grace

arr. J. Christopher Pardini

Call to Worship Michael Adams

Leader: Dear God, on this 67th 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

Congregational Hymn Rise Up, O Men of God

Invocation and Choral Response Reverend Lee Hodge

Anthem

Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus God of Our Fathers arr. E. Davies

Pastoral Emphasis

Scripture Timothy C. Nash, Jr.

Introduction of Guest Preacher Michael A. Deas

Meditation

Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus Speak to My Heart Donnie McClurkin

Sermon and Invitation Reverend Dr. D. Darrell Griffin

Offertory:

Offertory Sentences & Selections

Leon E. Thompson Men’s Chorus For the Rest of My Life Timothy Wright

Bernard Holcombe, Tenor

Doxology & Offertory Prayer Deacon Joseph Vinson

Closing Musical Selection Evan Carnegie, Harmonica

Choral Benediction Fare Ye Well arr. W. Whalum/ R. Braxton

Postlude Now Thank We All Our God (Triumphant March)

Sigfrid Karg-Elert

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 – November 3

Class #2 Faith Foundations: Baptist Polity and Practices – October 13

Class #3 The Abyssinian Baptist Church: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – October 20

Class #4 Giving God Our Best: Worship & Stewardship – October 27

BABY BLESSINGS

Babies are blessed on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the 10 AM service. Parents

planning to have their child blessed at Abyssinian must attend the Baby Blessing

Class. For details/registration, contact Reverend Pamela D. Mason, 212.862.7474 Ext.

204. Next Class: October 16, 2019, 6:30 PM.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bereavement • Mattie Smith (Sister-in-Law, Cheryl Hasell), Deacons Kelvin & Gwenette

Reese (brother), Alma Evans (Sister), Betty Syphrette (Mother, Bernice King). Family of

Mildred Yearby, Donette Matthews (brother), David Holman (Son), Thomas Bush (grandson),

Minnie Davis (husband). Families of recently departed Aby members: Bealer Dennard, Trustee

Matthew Brown, Angelina May, Marie Lunn.

Members Sick/Shut-In, Recovering • Hazel Rosetta Smith (upcoming procedure), Percy

Hylton, Jr. (Brother of Estelle Hylton Khanna), Renee Campbell, 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

(Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation), Elizabeth Jackson, Deborah Willis (mother),

Melissa Potter-Ix (friend/colleague of Karen Phillips and John Reddick), Annie Mae Calhoun

(Mother of Ethel Calhoun), Brenda Morgan, Rether Parker, Judge Donna Mills, Sylvester

Oliver, Tom Stevens, Min. Janine Myrick (Father), Deborah Young (daughter of Dr. Marcella

Maxwell), Shelley Westbrook Lassiter, Constance Lilly, Loretta Donaldson and Thomas

Donaldson, William Highsmith, Jeanette Barcene, Susan Eddington, Alfreda Gatling, Elder

Abraham Gowan, Dea. Harold Sawyer, Dea. Augustus Sam, Dea. Jessie Green, Dea. Aykailey

Jackson, and Dea. Eva Vinson. Sister of Dea. Paul Brady, Martha Goodman, Greg Graves,

Doris Brunson, former Trustee Rich Mitchell (Assisted Living), Martha Nichols (Mother of Ann

Sheriff).

HOLIDAY CLOSING The Abyssinian Baptist Church and its

Administrative Offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 14th for

Discovery Day Observance.

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!

67th ANNUAL MEN’S DAY GUEST PREACHER Reverend Dr. D. Darrell Griffin, Guest Preacher

Pastor, Oakdale Covenant Church, Oakdale, IL

REVEREND DR. D. DARRELL GRIFFIN is a Pastor, Ministry Coach, Spiritual Director,

Published Author and Certified Enneagram Trainer

who is committed to educating, empowering and

transforming the lives of

God’s people.

Dr. Griffin currently serves as Senior Pastor of the

Oakdale Covenant Church of Chicago, Illinois.

Under Dr. Griffin’s visionary leadership, Oakdale is e

recognized as a haven of hope and spiritual

transformation in the community and “A Great

Church, with Great People, Serving a Great God.” His

commitment to a holistic ministry manifested itself

through the tremendous growth of Oakdale to well

over 3,500 disciples, the expansion of Oakdale Christian Academy and Child Care

Center to well over 300 students, the establishment of the Oakdale Community

Development Corporation to impact the needs of the Brainerd/Washington Heights

community, the SWAT Evangelism Team (Soul Winning Action Team) and the

Reconnecting Center which assist in connecting Oakdale to the needs of our brothers

and sisters on the continent of Africa.

Dr. Griffin’s unique leadership has successfully reached youth and families through the

establishment of Oakdale Youth Church, Vibing With Christ and Youth Connecting to

South Africa. Dr. Griffin has led the Oakdale congregation in a multi-million-dollar

renovation of Oakdale’s sanctuary and the acquisition of additional properties to

accommodate the ongoing growth of this vibrant ministry. His wonderful transition

and change skills successfully created a congregation for every generation.

Reverend Griffin’s distinguished ministerial experience extends back to his years of

service as the Assistant Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem, New York,

pastored by Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III.

D. Darrell Griffin was born in Kenosha, WI, and was educated in the Kenosha public

school system. He continued his education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA,

where he received his B.A. in Marketing. In June 1992, Reverend Griffin completed his

Masters of Divinity Degree at Harvard Divinity School. Further, he earned his

Doctorate of Ministry degree in Preaching at North Park Theological Seminary. Dr.

Griffin is the author of Navigating Pastoral Leadership in the Transition Zone: “Arriving in

the Middle of the Movie” (Chicago: MMGI Books, 2012) and it has become a resource

to assist congregations and pastors through challenging maze of a transition in pastoral

leadership. Dr. Griffin has also published several articles on transition in The Covenant

Quarterly (August 2007) and The African-American Pulpit Journal (Spring 2008). Our

preacher for the day is a trained spiritual director who earned certification from

North Park Theological Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Direction.

2019 MEN’S MINISTRY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III

Reverend Reginald Bachus • Reverend Itang Young

Reverend Pamela Mason • Reverend Lee Hodge

Abyssinian Diaconate & Trustee Boards

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

2019 MEN’S MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Michael Deas, Chair• Timothy C. Nash, Jr. • Udo Onwuachi, Co-Chairs

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

BIBLE QUEST This exercise is designed to stimulate a thirst for biblical knowledge

Strengthen your awareness of biblical facts by responding to as many questions as possible before

checking the scripture reference points provided. Be intentional about taking time to center

yourself as you read the entire chapter where the answers are found. As we prepare for the

fall season, let us think about new beginnings—a fresh opportunity to increase

knowledge of God’s Word. Challenge yourself to see how many questions you can

respond to before checking the Abyssinian website for the correct Bible reference

points? http://abyssinian.org/ministry/christian-education/abyssinian-institute-for-

christian-education/ Stay intentional about taking time to center yourself, as you read

the entire chapter where the answers are found.

1. Can you name the twins Judah fathered by his daughter-in-law, Tamar?

2. What did Joseph leave in Potiphar’s house that his wife used against Joseph

After refusing her advances toward him?

3. What did Gideon name the altar that he built for the Lord, after the Lord

said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.”

4. Who did Paul take with him on his missionary journey after he and Barnabas

parted ways because of a sharp dispute they had regarding John Mark?

ABYSSINIAN INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (AICE)

2019 FALL COURSES

Sunday Morning Bible Study - Deacon Gwenette Reese

Sundays: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM - 1st Fl Conference Room This study of God’s Word is designed to expand its reach to those who are interested in

applying practical solutions to everyday issues. It helps members focus on the will of God, as

they read the Bible through the lens of the African-American experience.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Half Truths: Speaking with Authority- Rev. Pamela D. Mason/Sis. Charisse A. Nelson

Thursdays: 10/17, 10/24 - 7 PM - 8:30 PM | Vestry Is money really the root of all evil? If you ask God for something will it really be given to you? Is

it true that we should never judge? Have you ever found yourself disagreeing with use of a

scripture that’s been misquoted? In the age of “fake news,” it has become difficult for people to

hear, see, and recognize TRUTH. Believers of Christ, however, can find comfort in speaking the

truth of God’s Word with confidence. This course takes a close look at the complexity of

scripture and some of the misquoted and misused Bible verses that create conflict rather than

hope in the hearts of those seeking God’s grace. We will work in teams to identify ways to

communicate effectively when disagreements arise and put into practice faith principles of truth,

so that God’s people are well prepared to speak in love and with authority.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- The Legacy of Faith - Rev. Pamela D. Mason/Sis. Charisse A. Nelson Tuesdays: 7 PM – 8:30 PM - 10/29, 11/12, 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.

MINISTRY

YOUTH HARVEST FELLOWSHIP

Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM/Fellowship Hall & Vestry, The Abyssinian

Baptist Church Youth Ministry will hold its 5TH ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY for

young people of all ages and parents!!! Come enjoy free food, face painting, photo

booths, music, and games. Join the Youth Ministry for what promises to be a fun and

exciting evening. Contact Rev. Young, x220, for more information.

ARE YOU RECEIVING PROPER

CREDIT FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS?

Please assist the Trustees in our weekly tally process by including your membership

numbers with your contributions. The membership number is the key element for

accurate recording of your gifts, and should be noted on all of your contributions for

proper credit. Please Remember:

➢ When placing your Tithe/Offering/Contribution in an envelope, make sure

that your assigned Abyssinian Baptist Church member number is visible

on the top right-hand side;

➢ If you are writing a check, please include your Church member number in

the memo line or at top of the check;

➢ Make sure to inform us of your intentions by noting amount for tithes,

offering, or AbyWest on the envelope, or in the memo section of your

check.

Proper notations, membership numbers, and clear intentions

will help to ensure accurate year-end reporting of your contributions.

MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITIES

Did you know that you can

increase your gift to The

Abyssinian Baptist Church by

simply notifying your company?

In 2018 we received a

strong response from our

membership for the

Matching Gift Program

which resulted in additional

contributions ranging from

25% - 100%.

Find out if your employer is one of more than 1,400 U.S. companies that participates

in the MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS. Companies with a MATCHING GIFT

PROGRAM will make a donation to a nonprofit organization that their employees

support. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department to see if it

has a Matching Gift Program and applicable policies, then contact the Abyssinian

Development Committee, through Trustee Alexis Thomas, 212.862.7474 x210.

Every gift we receive helps us manage our Church's many programs. 2019 Donations can be

used to match your tithes, offerings and AbyWest contributions.

ABYSSINIAN TECHNOLOGY

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep The Abyssinian Baptist Church membership on

the cusp of the digital age, we invite you to revisit some our church’s key tech options

and drivers that have been tailored specifically for our congregation:

ABYSSINIAN.ORG

Our website is a living breathing entity that the entire

congregation can use as a tool for engaging in ministry

life at Abyssinian. Ministries and Members are invited

to send information for placement on our website to:

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 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!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Vera Institute of Justice presents RACE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN A

COLOR BLIND AMERICA featuring Kimberly A. Foxx (State Attorney, Cook County,

Chicago), Jamila Hodge (Project Director Reshaping Prosecution, Vera Institute of Justice),

Raymond Santana (Exonerated Five), Vincent M. Southerland (Executive Director, Center

on Race, Inequality, and the Law, NYU School of Law) takes place Tuesday, October 15,

2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (6:30 PM Reception, program starts 7 PM).

FOR DONATION

Very comfortable 72" long light tan plush sofa in great shape Also, upright piano in

great shape ideal for apartment, experienced musicians, or for children beginners. Dur

to remodeling, must move these items as soon as possible. For pictures of furniture

and additional information, contact: Ron West 347.285.0470.

REALTY Rental

Comfortable room to rent in beautiful quiet section of Bronx community boasts easy

access to Manhattan (1hour or less), express buses, and is near 2, 6, 5 trains. Also

close to all amenities - malls, restaurants, movies, gyms mature working male/female

contact 347.275.9177 for more information.

ARTS & CULTURE

The Photographic work

of Aby member,

Bertram T. Knight Jr.

will be showcased at The

Kente Royal Gallery,

2373 Adam Clayton Powell

Jr. Blvd., NY, NY 10030.

Exhibit runs to Oct. 19,

2019.

Don’t miss HADESTOWN on Broadway, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Talented cast includes the extraordinary Andre De Shields as

Hermes! HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate, intertwines two mythic tales – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King

Hades and his wife, Persephone – as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Playing at the Walter Kerr Theater on Broadway, visit

Hadestown.com for ticket details and more information.

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

THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH OFFICERS

Gerald Barbour Chairman, Board of Deacons

Eleanor E. Olive Chair, Board of Deaconess

Alexis Thomas Chair, Board of Trustees

Walter Douglas Treasurer

Sheila S. Boston Robinson Church Clerk

MINISTERIAL STAFF Reginald L. Bachus Associate Pastor Ext. 203

Itang H. Young Assistant Minister for Youth Ext. 220

Pamela D. Mason Assistant Minister for Christian Education Ext. 204

MUSIC MINISTRY

Ramón Bryant Braxton Director, Music & Fine Arts Ministries Ext. 261

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Finance Ext. 245

Building, Grounds & Maintenance Ext. 244

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday

7:00 AM The Praying Band

9:00 AM Bible Class

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:00 AM Worship Service/Sanctuary

10:00 AM-12:15 PM WE Youth Worship Experience/Vestry & Fellowship Hall

2nd Sunday Babies Blessed

3rd Sunday Communion/Right Hand of Fellowship

4th Sunday Baptism

5th Sunday Youth Sunday

Wednesday

7:00 PM Mid-Week Manna

THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH

132 Odell Clark Place • NY, NY 10030 | 212.862.7474 - T | 212.862.3255 – F

abyssinian.org