it wasn’tthe Nails

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ResurrectionSunday

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor Alfred Street Baptist Church

- Since 1803 -

“Therefore

My Father

loves Me,

because I

lay down

My life that

I may take

it again. No

one takes it

from Me, but

I lay it down

of Myself. I

have power to

lay it down,

and I have

power to take

it again. This

command I

have received

from My

Father.”

John 10:17,18nKJV

Hymn of Rejoicing

He LivesAlfred 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.

ChorusHe lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me andtalks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvationto impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.

Verse 2

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.

ChorusHe lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me andtalks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvationto impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.

Verse 3

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and singEternal 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.

ChorusHe lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me andtalks with me, Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvationto impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives with-in my heart.

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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!

ReflectionsOn the Resurrection

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!

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!

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MARCH 27, 2016

Resurrection Sunday

- ORDER OF SERVICE -

Praise and Worship

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn of Rejoicing

Passing of the Peace

Welcome of Guests and Concerns of the Church

Receiving of Tithes and Offering

Offertory Choral Selection

Doxology

THE PREACHED WORDRev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Invitational Hymn

Welcome and Prayer for Joining Disciples

Closing Selection

Benediction

On Behalf ofThe Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley

and the Alfred Street Baptist Church Family

We Welcome YouWe are so blessed that you’ve joined us today. We know that you have several

options for worship in the Greater Washington metropolitan area; therefore, we

are extremely grateful for your presence.

We invite you to stay in touch to learn more about ASBC

Text: VISITOR to 95577 or e-mail us at info@alfredstreet.org

Pray for our Sick and Shut-in MeMberSKathaleen Baker - DG12

Harry Burke - DG19

Ollive Williams Champ - DG29

Aurelia C. Fells - DG21

Preston Fisher - DG28

Deacon James Gladden - DG2

Calvin Harris, Sr. - DG30

Nelia B. Holoman - DG29

Wilma Jenkins - DG25

Eleanor Major - DG28

Gracie Mitchell - DG28

Edith Pearson - DG5

George Pledger - DG16

Henry Riley - DG20

Phyllis L. Scott - DG24

Isabelle B. Smith - DG20

Leona Stitt - DG25

Charles Henry Quander - DG19

Eternal, Everlasting Life

Going Home

Freedom!

The Resurrectionof our Savior means

New

Hop

e

Another Chance

We serve a God who loves usso much that He gives us

chances, over and over again.

A ProPhecyFulFilled

WorShiP Service Schedule

Saturday & Sunday Worship Saturday, 6pm, Sunday, 7:15am,

10am and 12pm

Nursery Service6pm, 7:15am, 10am and 12pm

for children 18 months to 4 years old

Sunday School - 8:30am

Children’s Church1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday each month

10am and 12pm

Bible Study - Tuesday, 7pm Prayer - Tuesday, 6:30pm

Peace

Tears, grief and sorrow were required for the journey to

Resurrection—a journey none of us could have endured.

LoveJesus’ unconditional love for

mankind is beyond understanding.

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MUSIC MINISTRY

Male Chorus - 6am Sunrise Psalms of Praise - 8am, 10am, 12pm

Melvin E. Bryant, Jr., director

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