August 23rd Announcements

August 23, 2026

• Our theme for the month of August is celebrating God’s provisions for us and creating new opportunities in these times.  The scripture reference is taken from Isaiah 43:19.

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

• We want to remind you of opportunities to continue your worship experience throughout the week:

• Join in for our bi-weekly prayer conference calls on Mondays from 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The conference call number is 605-472-5360, Access code 326031.
• Join us for our corporate fast on Tuesdays, beginning at 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
• Join us in the main sanctuary on Sunday mornings for prayer service beginning at 10:30 a.m. through 10:50 a.m.
• Join us for Friday night prayer services every 1^st and 3^rd Friday, starting at 7:00 p.m. The next service will be held on Friday, August 21^st
• Bible study will resume on Tuesday, September 8^th.
• Children’s church will resume on Sunday, September 13^th.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Save the date for our 2026 Annual Women Conference to be held Friday, September 18^th – Sunday, September 20^th.  This year we have a Paint, Praise and Pray Workshop on Saturday, September 19^th. The cost is $35 per adult, $20 per child.  Payments can be made via cash app ($SECF3140), Zelle ([email protected]), by check, and cash. The payment deadline is Friday, September 4^th.  Flyers are available on the church website and in the vestibule. Please notify Sister Barbara Roberson of your payment option.

BIRTHDAYS

August 25 – Amara Williams

August 28 – Sister Veronica Green

Please remember to keep the following members and friends in prayer:

• Sister Mileidy
• Sister Elaine Noble
• Brother Joshua Barlowe
• Brother Malik McGill, Brother Jimmie A. McGill, & Brother Jimmie McGill
• Sister Patricia Roberson
• Brother Frank and Sister Robin Dickerson
• Brother Kermit & Sister Beverly Johnson
• Sister Denise Francis
• Sister Amber Ward
• Brother Kendal Mason
• Sister Minnie D. Jackson
• Mayor Muriel Bowser – Washington, DC
• Jeffery Carrol – Interim Chief of Police, Washington, DC
• John A. Donelly, Fire Chief, Washington, DC
• Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland
• Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia
• Men and Women of God
• Pastors Around the World
• President Donald Trump
• The United States of America
• Countries Around the World