Alfred Street
Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor
Since 1803
Join Us in
Celebration & Worship
November 15 and 16 for the
211th Church Anniversary
ORDER OF SERVICE
Praise and Worship ✶✶
Call to Worship/Invocation
Hymn of Rejoicing ✶ ✶✶
Passing of the Peace
Welcome of the Guests
Receiving the Tithes and Offering
Offertory Selection
Doxology ✶
Choral Selection
Sermon
Bishop John Matthew Borders, III
Morning Star Baptist Church
Boston, Massachusetts
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Invitational Hymn
Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples
Choral Closing
Benediction
MUSIC MINISTRY
Voice of Triumph - Theron Johnson, director
✶ Please stand
✶ ✶ Worshipers may enter
Christian Sympathy and Words of Comfort
Demaris Thompson & Cipfiana Thompson (DG#7) 3111 Sedgewick Drive,
Waldorf, MD 20603-5729, their uncle Frank Peters was laid to rest
November 8, 2014 in Monticello, NY.
Rev. Joseph A.C. Smith (DG#28) The Smith Family at 36 Purnell Street,
Natchez, MS 39120, whose father Anderson Smith, Jr. was laid to rest
November 16, 2014 in Lorman, MS.
Remember to Pray for the Sick and Shut-In
Kathaleen Baker - DG12
Deacon Betty Jones - DG14
Harry Burke - DG19
Edith Pearson - DG5
Ollive W. Champ - DG29
George Pledger - DG16
Garnette Draper - DG4
Phyllis L. Scott - DG24
Joyce Ellison - DG9
Isabelle B. Smith - DG20
Aurelia Fell - DG21
Patricia J. Smith - DG12
Deacon James Gladden - DG2
Leona Stitt - DG25
Lillie Hines - DG15
Beatrice Thomas - DG30
William O. James - DG6
Charles Henry Quander - DG19
Wilma Jenkins - DG25
CALL-IN PRAYER WITH PASTOR WESLEY
6:30 AM FRIDAY MORNINGS
Call:1-530-881-1212
ID#788-999-203
Welcome Visitors
Connect With Us!
Stay in touch to learn more about ASBC @AlfredStreetBC
TEXT: VISITOR to 95577
or e-mail us at [email protected]
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All ASBC members are encouraged to attend the
Annual End of Year Church Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m.
Church Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
11/14/2014 7:08:11 AM
Our 211 Church Anniversary Guest Preacher
BISHOP JOHN M. BORDERS, III is the visionary and Senior
Pastor for Morning Star Baptist Church, located in Boston, MA.
Bishop Borders started his pastoral ministry in 1981. He speaks
to approximately 5,000 members in attendance and more than
5,000 around the world via the internet every Sunday. The ministry of Morning Star Baptist church is received by individuals
from more than 20 countries through online broadcasts and a
comprehensive web-based program. The church’s membership has grown from
75 members to over 5,000, ministering to over 18,000 people during his 32 years
of service. For more than 27 years he has been the host of “The Beacon Light”, a
radio broadcast on Salem Communications’ WEZE Family 590am.
Rev. John Matthew Borders III was consecrated to the office of Bishop in June
2010, in honor of his God-given spiritual authority and life-affirming impartation to
God’s people. He has become well known for his unique style in expounding the
scriptures, making them come alive to a multitude of audiences. Bishop Borders
is a spiritual father to many. He has licensed and ordained over 35 individuals to
preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He continues to pour into the lives of many pastors and preachers around the country as their Bishop as well.
Bishop Borders has a strong social commitment to the community. He was the
first black chaplain in the history of the Suffolk County Jail; he served for fifteen
years as chaplain. He served on various boards, including Boston Medical Center
and the Governor’s Anti-crime Commission.
Bishop Borders holds a diploma in religion from Gordon Conwell Theological
Seminary and has studied at Boston University, School of Theology. He also holds
honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees from St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, FL and Maryland Theological Seminary of Baltimore, MD.
Bishop Borders has been married to First Lady Sandra Elizabeth (McBride)
Borders for 30 years and is the proud father of three children Leylana, Min. John
Matthew IV (Francisca), and Brittany Borders, also two grandchildren Madison
and Bailey.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Budget Committee members will conduct congregational hearings to
answer questions on the proposed 2015 church budget. Plan to attend
one of the sessions on Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 pm – 9 pm, in room 213, or
on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1pm – 3pm, in the Adkins Chapel.
The Entrepreneurship Ministry presents "Get Your Company Ready to
Speak to the Media: 5 Tips to Convey your Message". The guest speaker
is April Watts with Magic 102.3. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2- 4pm in room 213.
Legal Resources Ministry: The Alfred Street Sidebar. Speak with a
volunteer attorney who can provide legal advice and guidance regarding
your specific legal matter on Sunday, Nov. 16, 1pm to 2pm, room 211/212.
CONTACT: [email protected].
16TH ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE Nov. 15 - Dec. 14, 2014 DG#16 and
the Department of Missions desire your support & contributions to
assist others in need. We welcome NEW donations for men (size XXL
and XXXL) and women (L and XL) : Hats, Coats, Gloves, Scarves, Please
drop-off your donations every Saturday and Sunday weekend in the bins
marked with this flyer at the: Narthex, Fellowship Hall, and Outside the
Multipurpose room (Please do not donate previously worn items).
SLATE OF ASBC OFFICERS FOR 2015
Trustees (5)
Walter Clarke
James Berry
Monte Richards
Robert Gentry
Sherri Jordan
Treasurer (1)
Jeffrey Owens
Assistant Treasurer (1)
Theresa Johnson
Financial Secretary (1)
Catherine Jan Jones
Assistant Financial
Secretary (1)
Beverly Ferguson
Clerk (1)
Regina Owens
First Assistant Clerk (1)
Joyce Davis
Second Assistant Clerk (1)
Wanda Smith
Budget Committee (6)
Eric Steiner
Keith Graham
Charles White
Lamont Bessicks
Margaret Calloway
Michael Doctor
Personnel Committee (2)*
April McWilliams
Hattie Higgins-Greene
Records Committee (5)
Rita Clarke
Linda Fisher
Robert Brown
William Buchanan
Stephanie Baker
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. The full ASBC video Policy may be viewed on www.alfredstreet.org.
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301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314 - Office: (703) 683-2222
Alfred Street Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3) organization
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