Alfred Street Baptist Church
ORDER OF SERVICE
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor
Since 1803
Praise and Worship ✶✶ Call to Worship/Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶ Passing of the Peace Child Dedications (8 and 11 a.m.) Welcome of the Guests Receiving the Tithes and Offering Offertory Selection Doxology ✶ Choral Selection
April 18 and 19, 2015
SERMONS Saturday, 6:00pm Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque Sunday, 8:00 & 11:00 am Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams Invitation to Christian Discipleship Invitational Hymn Welcome & Prayer for Joining Disciples Choral Closing Benediction
✶ Please stand
✶ ✶ Worshipers may enter
Music Ministry Voices of Triumph: Theron Johnson, director Christian Sympathy and Words of Comfort Maudy Mays, Blanche Maness, Nicole Hutchinson, Brandon Hutchinson (DG#25) 5120 Donovan Drive #403, Alex, VA 22304 whose loved one Bennie Randolph Walker was laid to rest April 17, 2015 in Petersburg, VA. Cheryl McKinney (DG#2) 3651 Elder Oaks #3303, Bowie, MD 20716 whose aunt Wille Mae Brown was laid to rest April 11, 2015 in Jackson, TN. Remember to Pray for the Sick and Shut-In Kathaleen Baker - DG12 Edith Pearson - DG5 Harry Burke - DG19 George Pledger - DG16 Ollive W. Champ - DG29 Henry Riley - DG20 Joyce Ellison - DG9 Phyllis L. Scott - DG24 Aurelia C. Fells - DG21 Isabelle B. Smith - DG20 Deacon James Gladden - DG2 Patricia J. Smith - DG12 Georgia Goss - DG28 Leona Stitt - DG25 Wilma Jenkins - DG25 Beatrice Thomas - DG30 Eleanor Major - DG28 Charles Henry Quander - DG19 Children Being Presented for Christian Dedication Raine Elizabeth Horne Leila Simone Smith Andruw Columbus Roberts Ashlyn Elyse Joy Green
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO BE CONSIDERED AS A DELEGATE FOR ANY OF THE CONVENTIONS: National Baptist Convention USA -- Congress June 22 - 26, 2015 -- Detroit, MI
Lott Carey Missions Convention August 10-14, 2015 Greensboro, NC
Baptist General Convention of VA June 28 - July 2, 2015 Alexandria, Virginia
Northern Virginia Baptist Assoc. August 24-28 -- Gainesville, VA
National Baptist Convention USA -- Annual Session September 7 - 11-- Memphis, TN
ASBC Announcements 7th ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. "Lord, Hear Our Cry" Thursday, May 7 at 8:30am in the MPR for our annual prayer breakfast here at Alfred Street Baptist Church. Register online!!! CHRISTIAN LIFE INSTITUTE MAY 19-21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Do you want to mature as a disciple of Christ? Dynamic facilitators and topics nightly. Registration is FREE and open online now at alfredstreet.org. Child care will be available (ages 18 months to 4 years). CONTACT: christianed@ alfredstreet.org. CALL-IN PRAYER WITH PASTOR WESLEY
6:30 AM FRIDAY MORNINGS
Call:1-530-881-1212
ID#788-999-203
301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314 - Office: (703) 683-2222 Alfred Street Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization
Dear Pastor Wesley
Have a Blessed and Happy Birthday
God bless you and keep you, God smile on you and gift you . . . Numbers 6:24-25 (MSg)
APRIL ASBC Graduate Luncheon - ASBC members-preschool through post-graduate who are graduating by June 2015; Join us Sat., June 13, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Waterford in Springfield, VA. Register online by midnight, May 10. There is NO charge for the graduate and up to two guests. CONTACT:
[email protected]. In person registration on April 25/26 and May 9/10. (Portico, Narthex or Lobby outside of the MPR) immediately following services. How to Effectively Market and Win in Government Contracting. Sun., April 26, presented by the Entrepreneurship Ministry. Networking, BNI Style, will begin after the 11am service in the fellowship hall and the meeting will begin at 2pm in rooms 211/212. Praying with the Pastor - Join us Monday, April 27 at 7pm in the sanctuary. You don’t want to miss this one- of- a-kind opportunity to pray in a quiet and tranquil setting with Pastor Howard-John Wesley! Singles Ministry Playground Mission invites you to join them on April 30 from 7am - 4pm for a playground build for our youth who live in the Princess Square (formerly Jefferson Village) at 1400 Princess St. Alexandria, VA. RSVP to
[email protected] to be assigned effectively.
MAY ASBC Fairways Fellowship Golf Lessons classes start May 6 and meet Wednesdays 6-8pm. Learn the basics or polish your game with a certified golf pro. Register online. CONTACT:
[email protected]. 6th Annual Christian Walk - Sat., May 9 at 8am–We will walk over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge for fitness, fellowship and spiritual reflection. Register online or CONTACT:
[email protected]. 2015 ASBC High School Senior Scholarship is available online. Eligibility includes church membership (at least 2 years) and active participation in church ministries. Application deadline is Sun., May 10 at midnight. Check out our ASBC website for more info. Free One Day Men’s Conference – Sat., May 30 from 8 am to noon at ASBC. Featuring Pastor Howard-John Wesley, Rev. Donte Hickman of Southern Baptist Church and Jim Cleamons, NY Knicks Assistant CoachWinner of 10 NBA Championships.
JUNE The Health & Wellness Ministry "Let’s Move II" spring/summer session June 6, 1-3 pm in the MPR. Ladies come enjoy fun, heart-pumping dance demos, healthy snacks and cool giveaways. Must be 21 and over to participate. Register online or CONTACT:
[email protected]. Singles Ministry’s Crab Feast, Sat., June 6 from 12-6 pm at Ft. Hunt Park in Alexandria. Plenty of crabs and this year's menu has a wider choice. Tickets on sale at: http://www.alfredstreet.org/form/singles-crab-feast/ Vacation Bible School (VBS) is BACK! June 22 - 26! This exciting week for kids will be filled with learning God's Word, community service, fun-filled crafts, incredible meals, and exciting games! NEW THIS YEAR - Week-long adult bible study, with a powerhouse line up of preachers, including our ASBC ministerial team! Volunteer and/or register at www.vacationbibleschool.com/asbc and register your child, register yourself for the adult bible study. CONTACT:
[email protected].
JULY
Father/Daughter Cruise hosted by the Men's Ministry will take place July 19 on the Potomac. Register online or CONTACT:
[email protected].
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