Reflections
Hymn of Rejoicing
He Lives Alfred Henry Ackley Verse 1
I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today; I know that He is living, whatever men may say; I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
On the Resurrection “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that
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I may take
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.
it again. No
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from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I
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power to take
have power to lay it down,
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find, None other is so loving, so good and kind. Chorus He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.
A reflection of secured salvation that God would release His son to the cross to bear our sins and then rise again on the third day with all power in His hands . . . it wasn't the nails!
and I have
it wasn’t the Nails
it again. This command I have received from My
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Resurrection Sunday
one takes it
In all the world around me, I see His loving care, And tho’ my heart grows weary, I never will despair; I know that He is leading, thro’ all the stormy blast, The day of His appearing, will come at last. He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.
As I reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for me, I ask myself “How dare I …” Death on the cross was done to the most despicable of all criminals and Jesus had done nothing, except love me. He suffered the nails in His hands and feet, the thorns through His skull, the pain had to be excruciating and He did it all for me. He was wounded for my transgressions, beaten and bruised for me, and all because He loved me. So how dare I not love HIM. How dare I not serve, worship and bow down to HIM. How dare I not tell the good news that Jesus Saves . . . it wasn't the nails!
Father.”
In this holiest of times I am both humbled and saddened by the great sacrifice that Christ made for me and how unworthy I am to receive such a gift. Each taunt, each nail driven in His hands and feet, each thorn pushed into his skull, the agony and pain He endured without saying one word. The nails did not hold him-- it was simply His love for me . . . it wasn't the nails!
John 10:17,18
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
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Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing Passing of the Peace Welcome of Guests and Concerns of the Church Receiving of Tithes and Offering
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Offertory Choral Selection
Bible Study - Tuesday, 7pm Prayer - Tuesday, 6:30pm
Doxology
THE PREACHED WORD
Pray for our Sick and Shut-in MeMberS Kathaleen Baker - DG12
Eleanor Major - DG28
Harry Burke - DG19
Gracie Mitchell - DG28
Ollive Williams Champ - DG29
Edith Pearson - DG5
Aurelia C. Fells - DG21
George Pledger - DG16
Preston Fisher - DG28
Henry Riley - DG20
Deacon James Gladden - DG2
Phyllis L. Scott - DG24
Calvin Harris, Sr. - DG30
Isabelle B. Smith - DG20
Nelia B. Holoman - DG29
Leona Stitt - DG25
Wilma Jenkins - DG25
Charles Henry Quander - DG19
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The Resurrection of our Savior means
MARCH 27, 2016
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley Invitation to Christian Discipleship Invitational Hymn Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples Closing Selection Benediction
New Hope
On Behalf of The Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley and the Alfred Street Baptist Church Family
A ProPhecy FulFilled
Tears, grief and sorrow were required for the journey to Resurrection—a journey none of us could have endured.
Another Chance
We serve a God who loves us so much that He gives us chances, over and over again.
Peace
Love
Jesus’ unconditional love for mankind is beyond understanding.
Going Home
Freedom!
MUSIC MINISTRY
Male Chorus - 6am Sunrise Psalms of Praise - 8am, 10am, 12pm Melvin E. Bryant, Jr., director
Eternal, Everlasting Life
