Ash Wednesday
Alfred Street Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
MARCH 1 and 2, 2014
March 5, 2014
The Imposition of Ash Services
YAM Sunday
8:00am, 12:00 noon and 6:30pm
ORDER OF SERVICE Praise and Worship ✶✶ Call to Worship/Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶ Passing of the Peace Welcome of Guests Baptism (6:00 p.m. only) Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Selection “The Doxology” ✶ Altar Call Choral Selection
in the sanctuary
Ashes to Go: 6-8 a.m., 12 noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday 6:30 a.m. Prayer with Pastor Wesley
Call: 1-530-881-1212 Meeting ID: 788-999-203
Sermon
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Where there is a will, there is a way!
Convenient Parking is Available at 117 North Alfred Street
(between King and Cameron) Underground, secure, with ASBC validation. Get ticket to enter lot. Once you park your vehicle an ASBC attendant/representative will be on duty to stamp/validate your parking ticket as you enter and/or depart the church. Parking at this lot is only available for ASBC validation on Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.(150 spaces). REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN
Kathaleen Baker - DG #12 Reginald Banks - DG#2 Anthony Blake - DG #7 Harry Burke - DG #19 Costella Burke - DG #19 Dr. Margaret Calloway - DG #4 Ollive W. Champ - DG # 29 Shirley M. Downes - DG #5 Garnette Draper - DG #4 Aurelia Fell - DG #21 Deacon James Gladden - DG #2 Lillie Hines - DG #15
Wilma Jenkins - DG #25 Deacon Betty Jones - DG #14 Nancy Massey - DG#5 Deacon Gilbert Mays - DG #25 Olivia S. McMillan - DG #26 Myrtle Moore - DG #5 David Penic - DG #27 Phyllis L. Scott - DG #24 Isabelle B. Smith - DG #20 Leona Stitt - DG #25 Beatrice Thomas - DG #30 Charles Henry Quander DG - #19
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY AND WORDS OF COMFORT
Lindia Jones-Howell (DG#21) of 5112 Donovan Drive, Unit 406, Alexandria, VA 22304 whose mother, Clara Murphy Percy was laid to rest March 1, 2014 in Melville, Louisiana. Fredella Baylor (DG#9) of 1613 Jarvis Avenue, Oxon Hil, MD 20745 whose nephew, Samuel Davenport, Jr. was laid to rest February 28, 2014 in Glen Dale, MD.
301 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Office: (703) 683-2222 • FAX: (703) 683-1718 Alfred Street Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization
www.alfredstreet.org
Invitation to Christian Discipleship Invitational Hymn Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples Choral Closing Benediction ✶ Please stand
✶ ✶ Worshipers may enter
The Young Adult Ministry YAM targets men and women age 21-39. This ministry seeks to encourage and equip young adults to grow and strengthen their relationship with God as well as to help create and grow connections of young adults to the body of Christ. Through events such as the first-ever ski retreat held in February 2014, financial planning and community outreach, YAM serves as a resource for young adults to deepen their faith through practice. Please contact
[email protected] if you are interested in being a part of the YAM ministry. We would love to have you join us on this journey!
Baptismal Candidates Kayla Brackett Ebony Clark Kaiyen Fumo-Pegues Brent Frey Connie Hale
Jalen Jackson Cori Lawrence Jennifer Lane Micaela Leaf Aaron Moore
Aria Norton Angela Patterson Teanna Taylor
Music Ministry
Royal Priesthood
Theodore Thorpe, III and Marcus Johnson, directors “Victory in Jesus”.........................................................E. M. Bartlett, Sr. “The Lord Is Blessing Me”................................L. Trotter/arr. Oakwood “God Is Trying to Tell You Something” ���������������������������������� A. Crouch “Clean Heart”............................................................................. S. Tillery “Come Unto Jesus ” ............................................................. C. Nicks, Jr. “You Are God Alone”................................. R. A. Hubbard/R. I. Hubbard 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. You further agree that these images may be used in the production, exhibition, distribution, promotion, publicity and advertising of similar events and any other event sponsored by the Alfred Street Baptist Church. Under no circumstances will your likeness be used in connection with commercial endorsements of any kind.
Save the Date – March 22, 2014
Church Wide Ministry Open House and New Member Luncheon Same Day! – Same Event!
12:00pm – 2:00pm: Church Wide Ministry Open House 10:30am – 2:00pm:
New Member Q&A with Pastor Wesley Open House and Luncheon
Everyone is invited! Come Join US! at Alfred Street Baptist Church Everyone, including ALL new members are invited to come to ASBC’s Church Wide Ministries Open House at 12:00pm and see first-hand what our amazing church has to offer! Bring families who you want to introduce to Alfred Street — we would love to WOW them with our programs. All members who received the Right Hand of Fellowship (between November 2013 and March 2014) should RSVP online. Childcare will be provided from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for children up to 4 years old. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Calling All Youth – Preschool through 12th grade. Help celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior! Sign-up and auditions for the 2014 children’s Easter program will be held Sunday, March 9 and 16, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in room 109. All interested children must attend ONE of these auditions. In an effort to involve as many children as possible, roles will not be assigned to those already participating in the Easter program as members of the choirs, orchestra or dance ministry. ASBC 6th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast – We invite you to join us as we come together on Thursday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. for the 63rd observance of the National Day of Prayer. Complimentary breakfast will be served. Please register on our website March 17 -April 25. For additional information e-mail
[email protected]. 5th Annual Christian Walk – Save the Date - Saturday, April 26 - All Levels of Walkers (includes runners). Fun, Exercise for the entire family, 2.75 miles 1-way / 5.5 miles round-trip. A $10 entry fee includes ASBC tee shirt. Friendly competition – Discipleship group with most participants will win prizes and bragging rights. Health & Wellness Ministry 2014 Medical Recruitment – We are in need of medical personnel to join our ministry. If you are a licensed MD, DO, PA, RN or LPN, please help us serve to cover all services and major events. For more information e-mail
[email protected]. Senior Ministry “First Mondays” Join us for a movie matinee the 1st Monday of every month in the MPR at 11:00 a.m. This month will be Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion March 3. We will honor the congregational fast by not serving movie snacks this month. It’s Girl Scout Cookie time! Support the Girl Scouts of Alfred Street. Stop by the multipurpose room before and after each service starting February 22 - March 16 to buy your favorite cookies today!
CommonWealth One, Federal Credit Union Membership is Available to ASBC members Start enjoying the lifelong benefits of lower fees and competitive rates with CommonWealth One, Federal Credit Union membership. Enroll after the 8:00 and 11:00a.m. services on March 2, in the multipurpose room. Bring your photo ID and $5 to open a share account.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join Marriage God’s Way Ministry Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Patrick St. building, for married couples “First Fridays” event. Have fun with your spouse and build a stronger marriage. E-mail
[email protected] for more information. Divorce and separation can turn a family’s life upside down, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re already divorced, separated or wondering if your marriage can survive, join us Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. There’s even a group for children on Sundays. Please register online so that we might be prepared for your participation. Contact us at
[email protected]. The Financial Peace Ministry is introducing a fun way to learn about money. Here is your chance to preview the class over a board game in just one evening. Previous financial peace members come out to refresh lessons and reconnect. If you are new to financial peace, you are encouraged to preview Dave Ramsey’s baby steps. Ages 10 and up invited. $5 online registration is open. Join us Friday, April 25 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Register today!
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COUNTDOWN A New Look for our Website Launch Date:
March 4, 2014
alfredstreet.org
