The ASBC Music & Worship Arts Ministry
presents
“Because This Child Was Born”
Christmas Festival Friday & Saturday, December 18-19 Both Performances at 7:30pm T. C. Williams High School
Blessing of The Toys DECEMBER 27, 2015 10:00AM In the Sanctuary
CALL-IN PRAYER WITH PASTOR WESLEY 6:30am FRIDAY MORNINGS Call:1-530-881-1212 ID#788-999-203
Alfred Street Baptist Church
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- rev. Wesely, dr. howard-john Rev. Dr. Howard-John Pastor wesley, pastor -
December 2015
December 2015 Welcome
MUSIC | CHOIRS
MUSIC & ARTS
December 5th - 6pm Gospel Inspirers - Praise & Worship MALE CHORUS Melvin Bryant, Jr., director December 6th - 7:15am, 10am, 12pm ROYAL PRIESTHOOD KINGS KIDS/JR. GOSPEL INSPIRERS, 12pm Theodore Thorpe, III, Marcus Johnson, directors Stephanie Cunnigham, Deborah Easter, directors December 12th & 13th - 6pm, 7:15am, 10am, 12pm PSALMS OF PRAISE Melvin Bryant, Jr., director December 18 & 19 - 7:30 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL MUSICAL Theodore Thorpe, III, director th
Events & Activities
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December 20th - 7:15am, 10am, 12pm VOICES OF TRIUMPH Theron Johnson, director CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - December 24th MUSIC MINISTRY CHOIR Joyce Garrett, director December 26th & 27th - 6pm, 7:15am, 10am, 12pm TRINITY CHOIR Joyce Garrett, Director WATCH NIGHT SERVICES - December 31 12pm - Voices of Triumph - T. Johnson, director 7pm - Royal Priesthood - T. Thorpe, III, director 10pm - Psalms of Praise - M. E. Bryant, Jr., director
MISSIONS & OUTREACH
READY TO GET YOUR PRAISE ON? ASBC Sanctified Symphony’s rehearsal downbeat occurs every Friday (7pm- 9pm). EMAIL:
[email protected]. THE ASBC HANDBELL CHOIR is recruiting new members. If you have played handbells before or interested in learning -Training WHEN: Every Mon. in Jan. (7:30 pm - 8:30 pm). Reading music is a “Plus” but NOT required! RSVP:
[email protected].
24 CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLING AT 5:00pm to 5:45pm on the portico led by Theron Johnson is open to the congregation to participate.
HEALTH & WELLNESS BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES WORKSHOP SESSION. The Divorce Care, A.G.A.P.E., & 12 GriefShare ministries invite you to discuss: What causes holiday blues? How do we manage them? WHEN: Sat., Dec. 12, TIME: 8:00 - 9:00am (Continental Breakfast); 9:30am – 11:00pm (Workshop Session), WHERE: Breakfast Fellowship Hall; Workshop (Adkins Chapel). REGISTER ONLINE.
CHURCH FAMILY LIFE MARRIED GOD’S WAY - (MGW) invites all married couples to join their weekly interactive class. WHEN: During Sunday school hour (8:30-9:30am). The class is designed for married couples to enrich their relationships using the bible as our guide. Starting in January join MGW for “Marriage Uncensored” events. WHEN: Every 1st Friday of the month. Enjoy a date night with your sweetheart & fellowship with other Christian married couples. EMAIL:
[email protected] for details.
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER ON CHRISTMAS DAY is in need of volunteer greeters, servers, food handlers, gift wrappers, transportation monitors and a clean up crew. Every year we provide a Christmas dinner and gifts for needy families and those in need of Christmas cheer. ASBC shines the light of Jesus by making Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate. We thank you for helping us spread the joy and love of Jesus Christ to our guests. EMAIL:
[email protected] VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assemble and/or distribute Christmas Baskets in surrounding communities, EMAIL:
[email protected] for details. ANNUAL COAT DRIVE THROUGH SUNDAY, Dec. 13. sponsored by DG #16 welcomes donations of men’s and women’s NEW coats sizes Large, XL and larger. We are seeking 120 coats to distribute to those in need. Donations will be accepted each Saturday and Sunday in the collection bins located in the church’s narthex, outside the fellowship hall, and outside the MPR near the elevator. CHRISTMAS TREE OF LIGHTS is going green! This year gift tags will only be available online at alfredstreet.org or christmastreetoflights.org. Anyone requiring assistance to pull a tag; call the church office at 703-683-2222 & ask for the Christmas Tree of lights’ voicemail.your call will be returned within 24 hours. Pull a tag online: alfredstreet.org/christmastreeoflights.org. Return gifts ASAP. Questions? EMAIL:
[email protected].
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MEN’S MINISTRY’S SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY. WHEN: 8:30-9:30am WHERE: 315 Patrick St. OPEN MIC NIGHT will be hosted by The Young Adult Ministry (YAM) Fri., Dec. 11 showcasing young adults & their gift of spoken word, poetry, music & more. WHERE: Lee Center’s Exhibit Hall (1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314), WHEN: 7-9pm. Dinner will be served. RSVP to youngadults@ alfredstreet.org to attend or to perform.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINISTRY’S SPEAKER’s SERIES will take place Sat. Dec. 13, (2pm-4pm) in 13 rooms 211/212. Guest speaker: Deacon James Garrett, co-founder & former CEO of SENTEL Corp., an engineering & software company. RSVP to
[email protected] today!
14 SENIOR MOVIE MATINEE, Monday, December 14 at 11am - The Movie: “THIS CHRISTMAS”. 27 COLLEGE STUDENT SUNDAY join our college students for worship 12:00pm.
9 THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY will conduct evangelism training session on Wed., Dec. 9, (7pm -
9pm) in Room 314. Learn about biblical principles for witnessing and acquire practical skills to boldly share Jesus without fear. EMAIL:
[email protected].
JANUARY 2016 January 2 & 3, 2016 - Nominated and Elected Officers Installation, all 4 worship services (come to the service that’s most convenient for you) and on January 9 Officers Training Conference/Makeup Installation in the Sanctuary 9am - 3pm.
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
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