ANNOUNCEMENT AND EVENTS:

In recognition of Mother’s Day Join the Faith Community and Congress Celebrate the international effort to eliminate new HIV infections among children and keeping their mother’s alive. Congressional celebration of the 10 year lifesaving efforts of the US “President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief” (PEPFAR) Tuesday, May 14, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m., Hart Senate Office Building, room SH-902, Constitution Ave. and 2nd St. NE, Washington DC. RSVP by May 13 to Kathy at kathy.erb@ccih.org. Evening celebration and worship service Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 Ninth St. NW, Washington DC. RSVP by May 12 to Sam Nixon at snixonj@aol.com..

Attention All Veterans - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard: As part of the Memorial Day worship service on Sunday, May 26, at the 11:00 0’clock service. ALL veterans are invited to worship together in uniform, if possible. Please do not stay away if you do not have a uniform. It is imperative that you report to the sanctuary by 10:30 a.m. All veterans will sit together on the organ side of the church. There will not be a procession into the church...

Men’s Ministry Retreat: Unshakeable 2013 : Still Faithful! Still Focused! Still Strong! - Presented by the ASBC Men's Ministry.SAVE THE DATE: May 31- June 2. Join us for 3 day of worship, witness and fun at Sandy Cove Ministries. The weekend will include dynamic praise and worship, power-filled teaching, good food & plenty of time to connect with God and each other! Register NOW!

Join us as we blitz the City of Brotherly Love! Chosen 300 Ministries, Inc. will convene the 17th Annual Session Alliance of Churches at the First Baptist Church of Crestmont in Willow Grove, PA. On the 15th, we will lend our serving hearts to the Chosen 300 as we jointly put our hands to work in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. For more information contact Minister Marcia Norfleet at: mnorfleet@alfredstreet.org.

The Importance of Technology-Based Entrepreneurship in the Global Innovation Economy. Please join the Entrepreneurship Ministry for this session on technology entrepreneurship. Keynote speaker: Mr. Aneesh Chopra, former Chief Technology officer for the Obama administration, along with local tech sector entrepreneurs, Mr. Aaron Saunders of ClearlyInnovative Mobile Apps and Mr. Carl Leonard of SecondLook Technologies. Sunday, May 19 at 2:30-4:30 p.m., multipurpose room. Reserve your seat today! RSVP: entrepreneurship@alfredstreet.org

ASBC’s Family Services Ministry Join on Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for “Right Start: Encouraging Parent-and Teacher-Partnerships in Our Children’s Early Learning Years.” Be a part of this important discussion for parents and ECE teachers on effective engagement strategies and supports for our families of young children. Free resources offered with complimentary lunch (ECE training hours certificates available). Seating is limited so pre-register at familyservices@alfredstreet.org.

The Career Development Ministry invites you to attend a job search and skills seminar to help you develop a stronger resume, improve your interviewing skills, or maximize your use of online networking resources, May 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (room 311/312). Reserve your seat today at: careerdevelopment@alfredstreet.org. If you are unable to attend the seminar, have a quick question, or need some 1-on-1 guidance, stop by room 311/312 for our “Quick Question Stop” held every 1st Sunday following the 11 a.m. service. You can have your resume reviewed, participate in a mock interview or ask any professional/career-related questions...

Divorced? Separated? Reconciliation? Thinking About It? Learn the foundation for healing through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that empowers you to move on and grow closer to God!! There Is Help, Healing And Hope! - New Session Beginning May 5, 20013, Sundays, 1:30 – 2 p.m. - Dinner - (Asbc Fellowship Hall) **Group Discussion - 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.**Divorcecare4kids Meets Simultaneously (Sundays Only) To Register: Www.Alfredstreet.Org - (703) 683-2222.

The ASBC Welton E. Quander Bowling Fellowship Ministry invites ASBC members to join in for Year-round Bowling!All Levels welcome. Email: sports@alfredstreet.org .

Nigeria Foreign Mission Trip Opportunity! Chosen 300, based out of Philadelphia, is a mission based organization that is sponsoring a trip to Uturu, Nigeria from June 10-23, 2013. Please e-mail Min. Marcia Norfleet at mnorfleet@alfredstreet.org for more information. .

The Health and Wellness Ministry in collaboration with the Women's Ministry will present Let's Move Day on June 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come join us in a stress-free zone of fun and relaxation as we move to the rhythms of Zumba, Salsa, Jazzercise and Line Dancing. Register online or in the multipurpose room after Sunday services. A waiver must be signed to participate, and you must be 21 or over. For more information, please email health@alfredstreet.org or call 703-KEY-CURE...

Cub Scout Registration and Volunteer Recruitment for 2013-2014 ASBC Cub Scout Pack 133 is preparing for another year of fun, service, and excitement. If you are interested in enrolling your son as a Cub Scout or if you want to teach and insspire the next generation of leaders. FOr more information e-mail:boyscouts@alfredstreet.org. Volunteer training begins August 2013 to prepare for the official start of scouting activities in September 2013.

Getting Real - Recovery on the Southside. The Recovery Ministry offers a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where people can get honest about the issues that are interfering with their lives. We provide Christ-centered peer support groups that are similar to the 12-step model of AA, and actively work to encourage spiritual development through the practical application of biblical principles and disciplines. Our members are pursuing recovery from a variety of issues including but not limited to: alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive eating, compulsive spending and codependency. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Olde Town West: 27 spaces marked by a solid blue & green line, are available for parking for Tuesday's Bible Study (5:00 - 9:00 p.m.); CAYA service, 1st Wed. of every month (5:00 – 9:00p.m.) 2nd & 4th Wed.. for Senior Bible Study (11:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); Sunday Worship Services (7:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). • PLEASE NOTE: Green line parking, adjacent to the parking lot, is available for ASBC to park 24/7, Mon.- Sun. The solid white line in front of the seven spaces facing OTW playground is not available at any time for ASBC to park.

Parking Lot Area Availability Parking spaces are now available at 117 North Alfred Street (between King and Cameron) – 150 spaces (underground, secure, with ASBC validation. Get ticket to enter lot. Once you park your vehicle, an ASBC attendant/ representative will be on duty to stamp/ validate your parking ticket before you proceed to the church. Parking at this lot is only available for ASBC validation on Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. .