October 2016
Worship Services Sat. & Sun. Worship Sat., 6pm, Sun., 7:30am, Sun., 9:30am and 11:30am Nursery Service Sat., 6pm, Sun., 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am for children 18mo. to 4yrs. Kids’ Street 11:30am on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sun. each month Bible Study Tues., 7pm, Prayer at 6:30pm Sunday School Classes Sat., 4:45–5:45pm Sun., 9:30–10:30am
FOR SUCH A TIM E AS
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Celebrating Courageous Christian Women
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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Esther 4:13–14
OCTOBER 2016
Women’s Day Weekend October 8 & 9, 2016
Guest speaker: Dr. JoAnn Browning, Co-Pastor, Ebenezer AME, Ft. Washington, MD; Saturday 6pm Guest speaker: Rev. Dr. Deborah Martin, Pastor, New Chestnut Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA; Sunday 7:30am, 930am, & 11:30am
MUSIC | CHOIRS Oct. 1: Male Chorus Melvin E. Bryant, Jr., director
Oct. 15-16: Voices of Triumph Theron Johnson, director
Oct. 29: CAYA Praise Team Carl Cragway, director
Oct. 2: Royal Priesthood Theodore Thorpe, III., director
Oct. 22: Gospel Inspirers Roderick Giles, director
Oct. 8-9: Women’s Day Choir Michele Fowlin, director
Oct. 23: Psalms of Praise Melvin E. Bryant, Jr. director
October 30: Congregation Choir Staff Musicians
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HIGHER GROUND (previously known as The Senior Youth Ministry) is seeking volunteers. WHAT: If you’re looking to utilize your time, talent, resources and God-given gifts, here is your opportunity! If your desire is to work with teens ages 13-19, there is a place for you in Teen Church. WHY: Come be a part of an energetic ministry where teens are learning, growing and leading for Christ! For Information EMAIL:
[email protected]. Background Checks are required. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE OF LIGHTS project. REGISTER/CONTACT:
[email protected]. THE ASBC TUTORIAL MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to serve Mondays 630-9pm, serving grades 212. You must have received the Right Hand of Fellowship and background checks are required. Register online at alfredstreet.org or at: alfredstreet.org/form/tutor-volunteers.
MISSIONS OUTREACH 8
EVANGELISM TRAINING - WHEN: Oct. 8 at 9am - 12pm. WHERE: Room 314. WHAT: This interactive session presents the biblical foundations for evangelism and practical principles and tools for effectively sharing the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ without fear. Registration not required. CONTACT:
[email protected].
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ASBC ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST formerly called The Senior Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Men’s Ministry. Sat., Oct. 8, 9 - II am, MPR Room: ALL SAINTS AGE 50 & OVER! ASBC’s Men’s Ministry is cookin’ up a scrumptious breakfast that you won’t want to miss. Join us for our 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast. Admission is FREE. Register online. Email
[email protected].
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FAITH & VOTING FORUM: WHAT: A forum to learn key issues in the Nov. presidential and congressional races that impact black people of faith. Guests include experts from the Center for Community Change, a nonprofit organization empowering people affected by injustice to improve policies. WHEN: 1 pm-3pm Sat., Oct. 8. MPR. Register online. Hosted by the Social Justice Ministry. NEED HELP WITH CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR CHILD/REN? CHRISTMAS TREE OF LIGHTS (CTOL) GIFT REGISTRATION. WHEN: Each Sunday in Oct.; 1:30 - 4pm. WHAT: DG24 invites parents who need assistance with Christmas presents for their children to register for gifts. Come prepared with clothing/shoe sizes and toy requests. REGISTER/CONTACT:
[email protected]. IMPORTANT VOTING INFO - ELECTION DAY IS NOV. 8, AND EACH SINGLE VOTE MATTERSA LOT! Vote early to avoid lines. Virginia registration deadline is Fri. Oct., 7.// Maryland deadline is Tue., Oct. 8. //Washington D.C. mail-in registration deadline is Tue., Oct. 11. After that, you must register in person. There is NO deadline for in-person D.C. registration.
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
CAREER, FAMILY, SEASONED SAINTS 16 STARTING AND RUNNING A NON-PROFIT - Interested in starting a non-profit? The Entrepreneurship Ministry is hosting a panel discussion on non-profit organizations. If you are thinking about starting or partnering with a non-profit, this is a great forum to have your questions answered. The meeting will be held on October 16 at 2pm in Room 311/312. For more information, email
[email protected]. 22 SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR - Calling all persons 55 years and up! Want to learn more about Social Security and the new issues surrounding it? The Seasoned Saints Ministry is sponsoring a seminar on Social Security, October 22 from 10am-noon in room 213. Please RSVP at mnorfleet@ alfredstreet.org. 29 ASBC CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS OUR 2ND CAREER SUMMIT - Shifting Your Brand: Using Today to Create a Better Tomorrow. This summit will focus on branding yourself and will feature keynote speakers, panelists, on-site recruiters and a networking lunch. WHEN: October 29, 2016.
Friday, Sept. 9, 7PM
ASBC VISITORS Please stay in touch and learn more about ASBC, TEXT: VISITOR to 95577
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES HEALTH & WELLNESS ASBC HIV TESTING – Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday, November 2 in room 326 from 6pm to 8:00pm. Lack of awareness of HIV status can affect HIV rates in communities. Diagnosis late in the course of HIV infection is common in our communities, which results in missed opportunities to get early medical care and prevent transmission to others. Knowledge is power. Get Tested!!! CANCER CARE & AWARENESS MINISTRY PRAYER LUNCHEON. WHEN: Sat., Nov. 12, 11:30am WHERE: MPR. WHAT: “The Power of Prayer” - Rev. Dr. Faye Savage Gunn, Speaker. WHY: Although this event will be sponsored by the Cancer Ministry, the subject “The Power of Prayer” will address not just cancer but prayer for everything. Open to all, not restricted to Cancer Ministry members. REGISTER (no cost) by 8pm Nov. 1,. CONTACT:
[email protected].
Join us for Morning Prayer w/ Pastor Wesley on Wednesday or Friday at 6:30AM Call In Number: 1-530-881-1212 – ID# 788-999-203#
