Alfred Street Baptist Church Since 1803
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
Nov. 30 - Dec. 25, 2014
Sunday, December 21, 2014 ORDER OF SERVICE Praise and Worship ✶✶ Call to Worship/Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶ Passing of the Peace Child Dedications (11:00 a.m. only) Welcome of the Guests Receiving the Tithes and Offering Offertory Selection Doxology ✶ Choral Selection SERMON Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley Invitation to Christian Discipleship Invitational Hymn Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples Choral Closing Benediction MUSIC MINISTRY Voices of Triumph - Theron Johnson, director Julie Tavares, guest violinist
✶ Please stand
✶ ✶ Worshipers may enter
Children Being Presented for Christian Dedication Ayva Jeanille McClain Caleb Alexander McQueen Amirah Noelle McCray Malia LeAnn Wisdom Christian Sympathy and Words of Comfort Gregory Barrett (DG#20) 1855 St. Francis Street, # 402, Reston, VA 20190 whose mother Carrie Barrett was laid to rest Dec. 22, 2014 in Newport News, VA . George Perkins (DG#2) 5616 Fargo Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 whose sister Annie Simmons was laid to rest Dec. 12, 2014 in E. St. Louis, IL. Emma Varner (DG#2) 6605 Danford Drive, Clinton, MD 20735 whose mother Ruth Porter was laid to rest Dec. 12, 2014 in Culpeper, VA. Sheryl Johnson-Ogu (DG#22) 2502 33rd St., SE, Washington DC 20020 whose brother Kenneth Johnson was laid to rest Dec. 15, 2014 in Lakewood, WA. 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 Fell - DG21 Isabelle B. Smith - DG20 Deacon James Gladden - DG2 Patricia J. Smith - DG12 Lillie Hines - DG15 Leona Stitt - DG25 William O. James - DG6 Beatrice Thomas - DG30 Wilma Jenkins - DG25 Charles Henry Quander - DG19 Eleanor Major - DG28
Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Come Early to Join & Enjoy
Christmas Caroling on the Portico at 5:00 p.m.
ASBC VIDEO RELEASE POLICY: By entering this Church, you hereby grant the Alfred Street Baptist Church the right, but not the obligation, to photograph, film and capture you and your likeness, on film and/or through any other method currently available or that becomes available in the future. The full ASBC video policy may be viewed on www.alfredstreet.org.
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Join us
Holiday Schedule
throughout COLLEGE STUDENT SUNDAY this season, Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 11:00 a.m. as we rejoice in
BLESSING OF THE TOYS
Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 11:00 a.m. the birth WATCH NIGHT SERVICES of Christ and Wednesday, December 31, 2014 12p.m., 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. celebrate new
ASBC OFFICERS INSTALLATION SERVICES
beginnings. Saturday, January 3, 2015, 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2015, 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
90 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR PASTOR WESLEY
November 16, 2014 and ends February 12, 2015. Be sure to visit our website, www.alfredstreet.org to download or view a copy of "Pray for Your Pastor " Alfred Street, Pray for our Pastor TODAY!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention Disciples Of Alfred Street - All tithes & offerings sent via US mail must be received in the church office no later than Wednesday, December 31 by the close of business (6pm) in order to be posted to the 2014 Charitable Tax Reports. All plate offerings given during all Watch Night Services will also be posted to the 2014 reports. Men & Women with 12 Step Experience are needed to carry the message of hope and recovery. CONTACT:
[email protected]. The Financial Peace Ministry will offer the Dave Ramsey 9-week curriculum again soon!! Classes are offered on Wednesdays, January 14 – March 18, from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Course materials cost is $109.00. Space is limited, registration ends on December 28. REGISTER ONLINE today! CONTACT:
[email protected]. Let's Move Winter 2015 with the Health & Wellness Ministry. Jumpstart your fitness goals. January 24, 2015, 1-3 p.m. in the MPR. REGISTER ONLINE or CONTACT:
[email protected]. Find God’s Desired Path for yYou, Discover Your Purpose…Make It Happen is the workshop for you! AGAPE’s professional life coaches, present a two-part workshop, that possibly can make it happen. You may register for both sessions of this workshop series CONTACT:
[email protected]. Part 1 on January 17, Part 2 on January 24. Both workshops meet from 3-5pm in the multipurpose room.
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Connect With Us! Stay in touch to learn more about ASBC @AlfredStreetBC
TEXT: VISITOR to 95577 or e-mail us at
[email protected]
CALL-IN PRAYER WITH PASTOR WESLEY
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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
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