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Reverend Dr. Darrell K. White

Pastor Darrell K. White is a native of Louisiana and represents the fourth generation of Baptist ministers in his family. He is the youngest son born to the late Rev. Arthur White, Sr. and Ethel Cretchan White of Welsh, LA. Dr. White has four siblings: Jane, Arthur, Jr., Lane and Kenneth. He was unanimously elected on June 24, 1999 as the Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, located in Alexandria (Gum Springs), VA. The Lord has nurtured within Pastor White a shepherd’s heart and a servant’s spirit, as well as equipped him with diverse gifts and many unique abilities.

Pastor White believes the first and foremost calling on the lives of every disciple of Bethlehem is to be equipped with Christ-like compassion for the work of ministry in and beyond the sanctuary. His lifestyle and faithfulness to God’s call on his life has left an indelible mark on not only the people of God called Bethlehem, but also in the Gum Springs Community, Fairfax County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. White has almost thirty-five (35) years of Gospel ministry experience with an exceptional educational portfolio that includes a Bachelor of Science (Grambling State), Master of Divinity (Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University), Master of Arts (Presbyterian School of Christian Education) and an earned Doctorate in Ministry Degree (Pastoral Care) from Howard University School of Divinity. Dr. White was awarded a certificate in Church Business Administration from The Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary, in cooperation with the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA). He is also a 2012 graduate of Leadership Fairfax. Pastor White holds membership in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Baptist General Convention of Virginia; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is the former President of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and former Moderator for the Northern Virginia Baptist Association. Pastor White also serves on the Board of Directors for Virginia One Church, One Child Inc. Pastor White serves as the Community Representative on the Fairfax County’s Successful Children and Youth Policy Team (SCYPT) and the Fairfax County Clergy and Leadership Council. He has also completed training as a Community Chaplain for the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management & Fairfax County Chaplaincy Corps. He is a member of Pride of Fairfax County Lodge 298 Free and Accepted Prince Hall Masons. Dr. White is married to the former Ms. Jaffee Ferree and they have two daughters, Sierra Ashe (Philip) and Nia. Pastor White and First Lady White are the proud grandparents of two wonderful granddaughters, Jordyn Renee and Malia Naomi Ashe..

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

Worship Leader Minister Herman Greenhill

Candle Lighters Sister Katherine Harlan &

Deacon Hezekiah Dority

*Scripture Reading Trustee Linda Anderson

(Worshippers may enter)

*Congregational Hymn #380 “Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus” Congregation

(Worshippers May enter)

Acknowledgements & Welcoming of Guest

Selection Elements of Praise

W&FA Presentation Dance Ministry

Introduction of the Preacher Pastor Darrell K. White

Pre-Sermonic Selection Elements of Praise

Sermon Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White

Christ Community Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA

Invitation to Become a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Invitational Hymn

Affirmation of Our Giving Congregation

The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology

“All Things Come of Thee O’ Lord

And of Thine Own, Hath We Given Thee” Amen

Infant Dedication Ms. Malia Naomi Ashe

Daughter of Phillip & Sierra Ashe

*Altar Prayer

Benediction

Lighting of the worship candles signals the beginning of Worship unto God.

*Congregation please stand.

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The Reverend Dr. Arthur R. White

The Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White was born July 4, 1948, in the segregated South in Roanoke, LA to the late Vandy Mitchell White and Geraldine Joubert. He is the eldest of five children. He was told by elders in the family and others there was a mark on his life. At the age of 16, Arthur rededicated his life to the Lord. He later stepped away from his career pursuit as a Medical Technologists for a mission field assignment as a missionary. He found out Missional assignments are not self chosen but God chosen. In his first year of college, while matriculating at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA he received a notice through a spiritual encounter that his Missional life’s work would be Preaching. In March 1968 this preaching call and assignment was confirmed by the Lord in an unforgettable manner. Every since that day, by the Lord’s own arrangements, he has always had a place to preach. This grace upon him remained following graduation from McNeese and matriculation to Virginia Union School of Theology in Richmond, VA. The Lord always arranged for him a place to preach. While a senior at STVU, Dr. White was called to assume the pastorate of Calvary Baptist Church, Danville, VA. The Lord honored him and humbled him as He gave him the assignment to shepherd His people (Jeremiah 3:15). While in Danville, the mission centeredness, community mindedness, church relatedness to ecclesiastical partnerships in local, state, and national settings would come to define his pastorate. It has strongly undergirded his present assignment as Pastor of The Christ Community Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA for the last 38 years. The Lord has given him opportunities to serve in leading positions at the local, state, and national levels within Baptist denominational life. At these levels, he served memorably as he sought to please God. Consumed by the mission of God given to the church for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in all the world, Dr. White entered the Doctor of Ministry program at Biblical Seminary in Hatfield, PA. His area of ministry focus for his D. Min project was Missional Leadership. On June 25, 2011, he earned his doctorate degree achieving a lifelong academic pursuit. One of the graces from the Lord in the life of this Preacher was the Lord arranging a meeting between him and Thelma Loretta Wilson who was at that time a student at Virginia Union University. This meeting in 1972 never ended because soon after they were married and have been married for 47 years, with three daughters, two former sons-in-laws and four grandchildren. At present, Dr. Arthur White has been preaching for fifty-one years and pastoring for forty-six and a half years. Dr. White is consumed these days with finishing his course in his present pastorate at Christ Community, helping others to faith and keeping the faith, thanking God for and loving his family more, and patiently waiting for the Chief Shepherd because he wants to receive from the Chief Shepherd the crown of glory (I Peter 5:4).

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Sermon Notes

Listen to the message from God’s Word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over them

through the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.

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ENTER TO WORSHIP – DEPART TO SERVE

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Pastoral Anniversary

Sunday, October 6, 2019 ~ 10:00 a.m.

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White

Christ Community Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA ____________________________________________________________________________

Saturday, October 26, 2019 ~ 5:00 p.m.

156th Church Anniversary Free Concert

featuring:

Ralph Herndon Ronnette Harrison

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Sunday, October 27, 2019 ~ 10:00 a.m.

156th Church Anniversary

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones, Jr. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Triangle, VA

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Fall Revival ~ Monday-Wednesday

October 28-30, 2019

Rev. Angelo V. Chatmon Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church

Henrico, VA

Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook St. Paul Baptist Church

Richmond, VA

Rev. Michael L. Sessoms Little Union Baptist Church

Dumfries, VA

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Kingdomtide”

…”Jesus went to Galilee and told the good news that comes from God. He said, The time has come! God’s kingdom will soon be here. Turn back to God and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14-15 (CEV)

SEASON COLOR: Green, symbolizing growth in Christ and growth in the life of the church.

The season of Kingdomtide is the newest of all of the seasons of the Christian Calendar, dating back to the late 1930’s. Kingdomtide is observed in the autumn period of the year, the time between the ending of Pentecost and the beginning of Advent. The Kingdomtide season gives time to focus our attention to the Eternal Presence of Christ and His kingship, with the parallel emphasis upon man’s stewardship. It also celebrates Christ as King and Sovereign of the world, emphasizing God’s dominion over all of creation. God’s kingdom expresses His Lordship over His people, the world and where man’s challenges are in our daily lives and every area of our existence.

This time of the year is also known as Ordinary Time, which comes from the word “ordinal” which means counted time from the last Sunday in August (August 25) continuing through to Advent – the first Sunday in December (December 1).

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UPCOMING OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Outside Engagement

Thursday, October 10, 2019 ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Pastor White and the Voices of Bethlehem will be journeying to First Agape Baptist Community of Faith, 2423 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Sign-up sheet is in the office. Choir members first. Parking has been reserved for the bus and those who choose to drive.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Baptism of Candidates following evening Bible Study. Friday, October 18, 2019~ 7:00 p.m. ~ The 22308/22309B/Mt. Vernon Belvoir Kinfolk Ministry will have a meeting in the MPR.

Saturday, October 19, 2019 ~ 12:00-2:15 p.m. ~ Please join the Women’s Ministry for an afternoon of fun at the Muse Paint Bar~$45.00 per person. You can register on the BBC website: www.bethlehemofalexandria.org.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 ~ 1:00 p.m.~ Cancer Support Ministry ~ Cancer Survivors Birthday Celebration in the MPR.

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From the

You, or the person that you are sitting next to probably knows someone with cancer. In 2016, there were 40,322 new cases of cancer in Virginia alone. That same year, there were 15,027 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Virginia, 156 died of cancer. As the American Cancer Society continues to study trends in cancer, they are finding that the risk of cancer in African American individuals is higher than in non-Hispanic whites. The most common cancers are prostate, lung and colon cancers in men and breast, lung and colon cancers in women. Colon cancer is highly preventable with regular screening, but statistics show that the screening rate among African Americans is quite low. Take these facts into consideration: 1. There is a higher incidence of colon cancer among African Americans than any other racial group; 2. African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with young onset colon cancer; 3. African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stage colon cancer; and 4. The death rate from cancer is 17 percent higher in African Americans than in whites. The good news is that the gap of higher incidence and mortality rates among African Americans and whites is beginning to narrow. This is likely due to increased awareness, better health habits and more access to health care (thanks to the Affordable Care Act). Here are some tips to prevent cancer and keep you healthy, regardless of race or ethnicity: Have health insurance. Prevention and ear ly detection is only possible through the par tnership of you, your primary care physician, specialists, and in-network healthcare facilities. Annual check-ups are important. Talk to your doctor about cancer prevention and appropr iate screenings that will detect cancer early. Colonoscopies, mammograms and pap smears are just a few examples of cancer screenings that can save lives. Create healthy lifestyle habits. Maintaining a normal weight, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, getting regular exercise, and eating a high-fiber and low-fat diet will prevent chronic conditions like heart disease, hypertension and cancer. Cancer has wreaked havoc with our bodies and with our emotions; but it is so very important to remember what cancer cannot do; cancer is limited. “Cancer cannot cripple love, cannot shatter hope, cannot corral faith, cannot eat away peace and cannot kill friendship, It cannot shut out memories, It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul, It cannot reduce eternal life, It cannot quench the spirit and It cannot lessen the power of resurrection” (author unknown).

Blessings, Stephanie Collins, RN, JD Parish Nurse

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Pray for our sick and shut-in during your prayer time

Home: Ms. Edith Aultmon 7403 Ben Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Mr. Dexter Basnight Norfolk, VA (Brother of Polly Hargrove)

Ms. Terri A. Bearden Coatesville, PA (Sister of Russell Bearden)

Mr. James Boyd 261 Evans Lane, Alexandria, VA 22305

Mr. Edward Brooks 7510 Moores Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613

Ms. Mary Butler 1806 Glendora Drive, District Heights, MD 20747

Mrs. Carolyn Carey Indianapolis, IN (Sister of Claudette Lewis)

Ms. Jane Dillard Omar, WV (Sister of Teresa Johnson)

Mrs. Glorene Driver Charlotte, NC (Cousin of Denise & Keith Scott)

Mrs. Lora Edwards Lake Charles, LA (Aunt of Pastor White)

Mrs. Marian Ferguson 1711 Girard St. , N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018

Mr. Charles Fisher 316 15th Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002 (Nephew of Carolyn Collins)

Mrs. Julia Freeman 3000 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

Mrs. Mary C. Gardner 9212 Marovelle Fort Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 (Mother of Cynthia Snyder & Robbie Crite)

Mr. Charles Gordon 7502 Calderon Court, U-C, Alexandria, VA 22306

Mr. Freddie Herrington, III Augusta, VA (Father of Nicholas Herrington)

Mrs. Ida Mae Hunter 2808 Hackle Street, Augusta, GA 30909 (Mother of Dorothy Saules Wilson)

Ms. Kim Jackson 3424 Spring Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306

Ms. Terrie Jackson 8106 Lake Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22309

Mr. Ronnie Johnson Little Rock, AR (Brother of Shirley Porter)

Mr. Terryl Jones, Sr. 2025 Grand Street, Beaumont, TX 77703 (Brother of Leroy Jones)

Ms. Bernadette Kamara Alexandria, VA

Ms. Carolyn Lamar 194 Executive Circle, Stafford, VA 22554

Ms. Toba Leverett (Friend of Deaconess Julia Gaskins)

Mr. Joel Minnis (Brother of Mary Futrell)

Mr. William (Billy) Pannell Warrensville Heights, OH (Brother of Deaconess Doris Houston)

Mrs. Betty Parks (Mother of Cyd Parks)

Mrs. Jearlene Payne (Cousin of Tina Speight)

Mr. Anthony Perry Bowie, MD (Nephew of Carla Page)

Ms. Addie M. Thompson (Mother of Gail Clarke)

Mrs. Dale Thompson 2609 Douglas Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Niece of Shirley Howard & Mary Reed)

Mr. Vernell Triggs Parker, TX (Cousin of Leroy Jones)

Ms. Louise Ward 8199 Tiswell Drive, #208, Alexandria, VA 22308

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Pray for our sick and shut-in during your prayer time

Nursing Home: Ms. Helen Blagman Envoy Health of Alexandria, 900 Virginia Avenue Alexandria, VA 22302

Mr. Lucuis Collins, Sr. Thomson, GA

Mrs. Isabelle Feggins Cherry Lane Nursing Center, Laurel, MD (Mother of Donna Plater)

Ms. Jean King Sunrise Assisted Living, 6541 Franconia Road Springfield, VA 22150

Mr. Oscar King Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 8111 Tiswell Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306

Ms. LaMonica Lewis Manor Care Rehabilitation Center 1510 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

Mr. Clinton Massenburg (Brother of Phenories Massenburg)

Mr. John Moore River Crest Nursing Home, New Bern, NC (Step-Father of Brenda Martin)

Mrs. Mary Reed Manor Care Rehabilitation Center 1510 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

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Please continue to lift in prayer those families who have experienced the separation of a loved

one this quarter.

The family of Althena Harris ~ Sister of Brother Levi Harris and Deacon Helen Harris. The family of Darius Lang ~ Family of Trustee Anne Lewis. The Family of Henry Thomas Young ~Brother of Sister Estelle Bowman. The family of Wilhemenia Brown ~ Aunt of Keith and Denise Scott. The family of Foristeen McGhee ~ Aunt of Sister Beryl Elkins. The family of Daniel Jefferson III ~ Nephew of Minister André Webb. The Family of Reginald Sanford ~ Brother-in-Law of Deaconess Julia Gaskins. The family of Winnie Irene Brown ~ Grandmother of Sister Tenesha Green. The Bazemore Family ~ Son of Yassmin Ferguson.

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Worship Service

9:00 a.m. ~ Church School & New Disciples Class 10:00 a.m. ~ Worship Service

1st Sundays Only in the Parsonage

9:00 a.m. ~ Engaged & Married Couples Sunday School Class

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Leadership on Duty

Deacon Terry Blockett Trustee Cyrus Roher

Activities for the Week of September October 7– 14, 2019

Monday, October 7 7:00 p.m. Drama Ministry Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Deacon-in-Training Meeting CR 2 & 3 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 1906 Meeting Parsonage

Tuesday, October 8 6:16 p.m. Youth New Members Class CR 6 7:00 p.m. Usher’s Meeting Sanctuary Wednesday, October 9 12:00 p.m. Noon Day Bible Study MPR 1:15 p.m. Prayer Service Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study MPR & CR 6:30 p.m. New Disciples Class CR 6 7:45 p.m. Evening Prayer Service Sanctuary Thursday, October 10 7:00 p.m. Pastor and VOB Mass Choir will be journeying to First Agape Baptist Church for 20th Anniversary 7:30 p.m. Youth Night MPR Friday, October 11 7:30 p.m. Stars Rehearsal Sanctuary

Saturday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Vocalist Workshop Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. National Alzheimer’s Walk on the National Mall Bus will leave promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 12 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Children’s Ministry Fall Harvest Festival at Cox Farm Carpool leaves at 12:30 p.m. CR - Classroom MPR - Multi-Purpose Room