May 4, 2014 - Alfred Street Baptist Church

Alfred Street Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
MAY 3 AND 4, 2014
ORDER OF SERVICE
Praise and Worship ✶✶
Call to Worship/Invocation
Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶
Passing of the Peace
Welcome of the Guests
Baptism (6:00 p.m. only)
Child Dedications (11:00 a.m. only)
Concerns of the Church
Receiving the Tithes and Offering
Offertory Selection
Doxology ✶
Altar Call
Choral Selection
SECOND QUARTER
Ministry Leaders Forum
Ministry leaders are encopuraged to join us May 14, 7:00 p.m. in
the multipurpose room. Find out the results of the focus groups.
Give input on the draft description of your officer position.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY AND WORDS OF COMFORT
Maxine Brice (DG#28) whose sister Willa Dean Gilliard was funeralized in
Georgia.
John Davis (DG#26) of 11 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 whose
aunt, Vivian Maxine Williams was laid to rest in New Castle, Delaware.
Mary B. Jackson (DG#13) of 6814 Lynbrook Drive, Springfield, VA 22150
whose brother, Houston Branch was laid to rest in April 2014.
Josef Hapli (DG#12) of 130 Michigan Avenue, NE, #043, Washington, DC
20017 whose father Joseph P. Hapli was laid to rest May 3, 2014 in Camp
Springs, MD.
Hope Kent (DG#18) of 8709 Grasmere CT., Fort Washington, MD 20744
whose grandmother Catherine McCall-Newton was funeralized May 4, 2014
in Strafford, CT.
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN
Kathaleen Baker - DG12
Anthony Blake - DG7
Gloria Brown - DG21
Harry Burke - DG19
Ollive W. Champ - DG29
Garnette Draper - DG4
Aurelia Fell - DG21
Deacon James Gladden - DG2
Lillie Hines - DG15
Wilma Jenkins - DG25
Deacon Betty Jones - DG14
Nancy Massey - DG5
Olivia S. McMillan - DG26
Myrtle Moore - DG5
David Penic - DG27
Phyllis L. Scott - DG24
Isabelle B. Smith - DG20
Patricia J. Smith - DG12
Leona Stitt - DG25
Beatrice Thomas - DG30
Charles Henry Quander DG - 19
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Alfred Street Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization
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301 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 - Office: (703) 683-2222
Sermon
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Invitation to Discipleship
Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples
Benediction
✶ Please stand
✶ ✶ Worshipers may enter
Music Ministry
Royal Priesthood
Marcus Johnson, Theodore, Thorpe III, directors
Standing on the Promises ............................................Russell K. Carter
You’re All I Need .............................................................Jason Clayborn
Do You Know Him .................................................................Greg Jakes
Whom Shall I Fear ............................................................Steven Walker
Baptismal Candidates
Ericka Elion
Tracey Gaither
Makayla Long
Keon McClinton
Doree Powell
Aaron Ramsey
Kendall Spears
Ariel Vandevander
The following children will be presented for
Christian Dedication
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 - 8:00 am
KristaBella Michele Rigby
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 - 11:00 am
Alayna Nicole Purdy
Ryan Tenark Riddick
Justin Wesley Taylor
Welcome All Visitors!
We are so blessed that you’ve joined us today. We know that you have a
several options for worship in the Greater Washington metro area; therefore, we are extremely grateful for your presence. If you’d like to stay in
touch or want to learn more about ASBC, text VISITOR to 95577 or email
us at info@alfredstreet.org. We hope to see you again, very soon.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 20-22, 2014 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CHRISTIAN LIFE INSTITUTE
THREE-DAY COURSES
Vacation Bible School 2014!
Where Kids Explore
the Nature of God!
Register
Online
Today!
June 23 - 27, 6:00 - 8:40 p.m. nightly. Adult
Bible study is available simultaneously.
CONTACT: vbs@alfredstreet.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention ASBC High School Seniors: Scholarships are available for
high school seniors who have been active members of ASBC for at
least 2 years. Applications are in the scholarship committee mailbox. CONTACT: scholarship@alfredstreet.org. DEADLINE: May 4.
Divorced? Separated? Reconciliation? Thinking About It? There Is
Help, Healing, And Hope! Sundays, through - July 15, 1:30. - 4:00 p.m.,
Register online.
The Women’s Usher Ministry is seeking committed & dedicated
Christians to join their ministry (especially for Sunday, 11 a.m. services). Join this ministry to assist members/guests with their worship experience. See any member of the women’s Usher Ministry or
CONTACT: womenushers@alfredstreet.org.
6th Annual Crab Feast - Join the Singles Ministry, June 14 from 1:00
- 7:00 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, McLaren Sargent Shelter. 5660
Heming Ave Springfield, VA. Early Bird tickets $20 until May 11. $25
after May 11. CONTACT: singles@alfredstreet.org.
Marriage God’s Way Bible Study Classes every Sunday, 9:30- 10:30
a.m., in the Adkins chapel, led by the Marriage Ministry. Bolster your
covenant with God. CONTACT: married@alfredstreet.org.
The ASBC GriefShare Ministry Spring/Summer series meets on
Sundays (April 27 - July 27) 1:00-3:30 p.m. GriefShare is a support
group where you can meet with others who understand how you feel
and the pain of your loss. CONTACT: griefshare@alfredstreet.org.
Media Sales Available Same Day Weekend Worship Services and Special Series are available for purchase as DVDs and CDs immediately following the service.* *Content will include unedited raw footage of the
offering selection through the sermon.
Breakfast will be served at each workshop. Register online or
downstairs after each service. For more information CONTACT:
familyservices@alfredstreet.org. Register by midnight May 16.
Let’s Move!
Spring Edition
Zumba
Line Dancing
Jazzercise
Let the Health & Wellness Ministry
PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR STEP!
May 17, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
ASBC Multipurpose Room
Register Online
Must be 21 and over to participate
Every Child Deserves A Home,
What about yours?
Ever thought of becoming a foster parent?
Join the Family Services Ministry for a foster
care recruitment breakfast and workshop,
Sat., May 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Presentations
provided by public & private foster care
agencies.
To register, email your name and contact info to:
familyservices@alfredstreet.org
www.alfredstreet.org