October 18 and 19, 2014
Alfred Street Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor ORDER OF SERVICE
Praise and Worship ✶✶ Call to Worship/Invocation Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶ Passing of the Peace Child Dedications (11 am only) Welcome of the Guests Receiving the Tithes and Offering Offertory Selection Doxology ✶ SERMON - REV. DR. HOWARD-JOHN WESLEY Invitation to Christian Discipleship Invitational Hymn Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples Choral Closing Benediction MUSIC MINISTRY Trinity Choir - Joyce Garrett, director (Saturday 6pm) Voices of Triumph - Theron Johnson, director (Sunday, 8 and 11 am) Children Being Presented for Christian Dedication Micah Benjamin Bradley Christian Jacob Jackson Skylar Kiley and Taylor Kaylee Ross Remember to Pray for the Sick and Shut-In Kathaleen Baker - DG12 Harry Burke - DG19 Ollive W. Champ - DG29 Garnette Draper - DG4 Joyce Ellison - DG9 Aurelia Fell - DG21 Deacon James Gladden - DG2 Lillie Hines - DG15 William O. James - DG6 Wilma Jenkins - DG25
Deacon Betty Jones - DG14 Myrtle Moore - DG5 Edith Pearson - DG5 George Pledger - DG16 Phyllis L. Scott - DG24 Isabelle B. Smith - DG20 Patricia J. Smith - DG12 Leona Stitt - DG25 Beatrice Thomas - DG30 Charles Henry Quander - DG19
Christian Sympathy and Words of Comfort Cynthia Murphy, Karen Wright and Joan Russell (DG#3) 6142 Trotters Glen, Hughesville, MD 20637-2876, whose nieces and cousin respectively Tanya Euland Carson was laid to rest October 8, 2014 in Charleston, SC. Pamela Franklin-Saunders (DG#1) 14400 Brandon Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22193 whose mother Edith Franklin was laid to rest September 20, 2014 in Bluefield, VA. Note of Appreciation A note of appreciation for the prayers, acts of kindness and the outpouring of Christian love from the ASBC family was received from:
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Myrtis Gant Bessie Sewll-Hudson
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Stuart & Maxine Brice Richard & Laverne Henson
PLEASE NOTE: Acknowledgements of receiving thank you cards to the church will no longer be published in the bulletin. A list of those received will be maintained at the receptionist desk.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
24 Hours of Prayer
Street Baptist Are YouAlfred Pursuing God Through theChurch Power of Prayer? Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
Beginning Friday, October 31 at noon and continuing until Saturday, November 1 at noon, join us as we pray for each other! There will be 6 dedicated prayer stations. We need volunteers, E-mail us by Friday, Oct. 24, at 5pm. CONTACT:
[email protected]. Missions Meeting will be held Oct. 19 immediately after the 11:00 am service in room 311/312. This will be a brainstorming session for 2015 activities so put on your thinking caps and prepare yourself to serve! Tutorial Ministry, Tutor Orientation will be held Mon. Oct. 20. Tutoring will begin Mon. Oct. 27 - Currently recruiting tutors for grades 2-12 in all subjects. On-line registration available. CONTACT:
[email protected]. Background check required. The Go Green Ministry presents an educational film "The Wisdom to Survive" . on Sat., Oct. 25 (12-2 pm) in rm 313. An interactive discussion will follow afterwards. Register online. Legal Resources Ministry presents: The “Wise Counsel Corner” free legal clinic. Sat, Oct. 25, 1-4pm. Schedule an appointment or register online for seminars on Your Rights When Stopped by Police; Estate Planning, & or Family Law issues. CONTACT:
[email protected]. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're hosting Pink Faith Days on Oct., 25 & 26 to educate members on breast cancer and the importance of early detection; while celebrating survivors. Stop by the Pink Faith table in the MPR after each worship service for more info. CONTACT:
[email protected]. Something On Your Mind? The Young Adult Ministry is calling for young adults to showcase their gift in spoken word, poetry, music, comedy, and more for the Nov. 21 Open Mic Night at 7pm in the MPR. CONTACT:
[email protected] sign up before Oct. 26 to perform. Christmas Tree of Lights - We provide gifts for needy families. ASBC members should contact their deacons to request a gift from the Christmas Tree of Lights project before October 31. The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is Underway. Contribute to our ASBC Foundation through payroll deduction. The United Way #9609 and theCFC#47662. "The Talk" Father-Son/Mentor-Mentee Luncheon - What every male of color should know when approached by law enforcement! , Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m., multipurpose room. A judge, lawyer, and policeman will lead an open panel discussion. Tickets are $10.00 per person and children 3 and under are FREE!. CONTACT:
[email protected]. The Sisters' Circle: Domestic Abuse (A Passport Event) Nov. 8 10am1pm. Discussions on real and relevant issues and is a safe space promoting healing and wholeness. Join Missions and Women's Ministry Register online. CONTACT:
[email protected]. Affordable Care Act Enrollment Assistance before the November 15
deadline. Contact Kaissa Dennis at
[email protected] or 202--734-6520, a certified navigator with Enroll VA.
Entrepreneurship Ministry presents Be Sure Your Entrepreneurial Vision Isn’t a Hallucination-WHEN: Sun. Oct. 19-TIME: 2- 4pm-WHERE: Room 213 WHY: Learn the strategies & tools for developing new ideas into successful companies. Guest Speaker: Dr. James V. Green, Dir. of Entrepreneurship Education, Univ. of MD-Elections for Officers will be held at this meeting. ASBC’s 1st Annual Community Harvest Festival: WHEN: Friday, Oct. 31. TIME: 6:30- 9pm. WHY: As an alternative to Halloween, a host of children and adult activities will be held on the ASBC church grounds. Everyone is invited and is encouraged to wear their costumes. Don’t miss this night of music, fun, and games; and please invite your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. 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.
301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314 - Office: (703) 683-2222 Alfred Street Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization
