January 2017
Worship Services Sat. & Sun. Worship Sat., 6pm, Sun., 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am Nursery Service Sat., 6pm, Sun., 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am for children 18mo. to 4yrs. Kids’ Street & Higher Ground 11:30am on 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sun. Bible Study Tues., 7pm, Prayer at 6:30pm Sunday School Classes Sat., 4:45–5:45pm, Sun., 9:30–10:30am
Order of Service Praise and Worship Call to Worship/Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing Passing of the Peace Baptism (Saturday before the 1st Sunday of the month at 6pm) Welcome of the Guests Tithes and Offering Doxology Sermon Invitation to Discipleship Communion (2nd Sunday) Benediction
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ROMANS 12:1-2
JANUARY 2017
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING., JR. HOLIDAY. KIDS’ STREET & HIGHER GROUND WORSHIP SERVICES RESUME ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 11:30AM. TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY RESUMES ON JANUARY 10 @ 7PM – CONTINUING WITH THE SERIES: HOW TO READ & STUDY THE BIBLE. THE FINAL WEDNESDAY MORNING 6:30AM CALL-IN PRAYER WILL OCCUR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017. THE FRIDAY MORNING CALL-IN PRAYER WILL CONTINUE @ 6:30AM.
MUSIC | CHOIRS Jan. 7: Male Chorus Melvin E. Bryant, Jr., director
Jan. 21: Gospel Inspirers Roderick Giles, director
Jan. 8: Trinity Choir Joyce Garrett, director
Jan. 22: Psalms of Praise Melvin E. Bryant, Jr. director
Jan. 14-15: Voices of Triumph Theron Johnson, director
Jan. 28: CAYA Praise Team Carl Cragway, director
Jan. 29: CAYA Praise Team 7:30AM & 11:30AM: Carl Cragway, director 9:30AM: Guest Choir
CHURCH FAMILY LIFE 19
REALTALK DISCUSSIONS FOR MEN ONLY… All MEN please join our Men’s Ministry for REALTALK, a monthly discussion that addresses the real & relevant issues of men in today’s society. WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 19, TIME: 7pm-9pm, WHERE: 325 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (ANNEX Building I), WHAT: FREE refreshments & food, EMAIL:
[email protected] for details.
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WOMEN OF THE WORD (WOW) SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY – Our Women’s Ministry - Women of the Word (WOW), Small Group, Bible Study: (Removing the Mask...continuing the Journey in Pursuit of Excellence) invites all women to join a WOW small group & learn how to recognize your weaknesses as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of HIS strength in your life. We will examine the curriculum “Gideon: Your Weakness: God’s Strength” by Priscilla Shirer. WHEN: Online Registration begins: Jan. 22 – Feb. 12. EMAIL:
[email protected].
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SEASONED SAINTS SENIOR BIBLE STUDY RESUMES - ASBC’s Senior Bible Study & Fellowship resumes. WHEN: Wed., Jan. 25, TIME: 12pm/noon, (301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, Va.) EMAIL:
[email protected] for details. COLLEGE STUDENT COMMITTEE is SEEKING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for our ASBC college students. Help the ASBC College Outreach assist our college students in identifying & obtaining internship opportunities. If you’re aware of internships at your place of employment or business EMAIL: Sharnell Howell at
[email protected].
ASBC VISITORS Please stay in touch and learn more about ASBC, TEXT: VISITOR to 95577
HEALTH & WELL-BEING 11 GRIEFSHARE, a weekly Christ-centered support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one begin its winter cycle, WHEN: Wed., January 11 - Meeting weekly over a 13-week period. WHERE: Fellowship Hall & Room 325. WHAT: Offering support, help & encouragement to those journeying through grief. If you’ve lost a loved one & feel out of sorts. EMAIL: griefshare@ alfredstreet.org for details. 21 ASBC SOFTBALL PLAYERS ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2017 Softball Season OPENS… WHEN: January 21 - February 28. The Sports Ministry is seeking players who are serious about the game & are able to commit to team play on Monday and/or Thursday evenings from April – June. ASBC competes against teams in Alexandria’s City Co-ed Softball League & teams from area churches. Help us bring home the trophy! COST: $20 (includes cap & team T-shirt). EMAIL: Jasmin Robinson at
[email protected] for details.
MUSIC AND ARTS MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS – ON SALE NOW IN THE JOP LIBRARY. Alfred Street Baptist Church’s Music Ministry presents…its first ever recording project, entitled “Make HIS Praise Glorious" Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs.” In this compilation, each of our musical ensembles is represented, including all adult choirs, all children/youth choirs, both orchestras, as well as the Hand Bell Choir. Pastor Wesley is heard with introductory & inspirational words throughout the project. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to purchase this glorious music. CDs will be on Sale in the JOP Library starting January 7 & 8 after each service throughout the month of January. LIMITED NUMBER OF COPIES – WHEN THEY’RE GONE…THEY’RE GONE. Join us for the “Make HIS Praise Glorious” CD Listening Party & Reception WHEN: Saturday, January 28, TIME: 6pm, WHERE: Sanctuary & MPR
Join Pastor Wesley for Call-In Prayer Every Friday Morning at 6:30AM. Dial 1-530-881-1212 | ID #: 788-999-203# ASBC VIDEO RELEASE POLICY: The full ASBC video policy may be viewed on www.alfredstreet.org
