Weekly Announcements - Sunday, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
Today we celebrate the 159th anniversary of the Christian Mite Society. The ministry’s mission is to beautify the church and keep intact its general appearance. Also, we will acknowledge church members who served in the U.S. armed forces in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11. After worship service today, we will serve light refreshments in the fellowship hall. The Christian Mite Society seeks the congregation’s financial support and encourages new members to join the ministry.
We are delighted to announce
that our Senior Pastor, the Reverend Kevin Lamár Peterman, has been invited by Dr. Mark A. Brown, the 10th President of Tuskegee University, to deliver the University’s Convocation Address today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the historic Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, during its annual Homecoming Celebration. We celebrate this distinguished honor and the opportunity for our pastor to share a message of inspiration, faith, and leadership with the Tuskegee University community. Please join us in congratulating Pastor Peterman on this special occasion!
Tuesday Night Bible Study
is 7 p.m. on Zoom. Join us.
Help Wanted: Church IT Volunteers!
Do you have technology skills and a willingness to help?
We are trying to identify people who might help keep our church connected and support our activities. Let us know if you have experience or knowledge in IT and desktop support; Computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting; Telecommunications and phone systems; Networking, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity; Printers, laptops, desktops, and other equipment; IT maintenance, cybersecurity, and technical problem-solving. IT professionals, students, technology enthusiasts, and individuals with practical computer skills are welcome. If that is you, please send your name, email, phone number, and a brief description of your skills/interest to Trustee@19thstreetbc.org. No commitment required.
The Church School Annual Thanksgiving Project Ends this Month.
Donations are being accepted now. We are asking each church ministry to donate $100 and ask church family and friends to make a donation of any amount. To make a donation, go to the church website, 19thstreetbc.org, or your smartphone to use one of the following APPs – Cash App, PayPal or Givelify. Checks should be made payable (and can be mailed to) Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011. Please indicate on the memo line and on the front of your mailing envelope, “Thanksgiving Project.” We prayerfully plan to provide 100 families or more, who would benefit from a Thanksgiving basket, with a Gift Card from Giant Food.
The Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open again on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Join Us in Praise and Thanksgiving.
Nineteenth Street invites everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving at Nineteenth Street on Tuesday, November 24, 7 p.m., in a joint service with Shiloh Baptist Church. Shiloh’s new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Essentino A. Lewis Jr., will deliver the message.
Transportation Available. If you need to ride the church bus to/from the Thanksgiving Service, on Tuesday, November 24, please sign up in the church office. Leave your name, address and contact phone number.
Save the Date - 12th Annual Stewardship Sunday - November 29, 2026.
Join us for this annual worship service, followed by a festive reception!
Celebrating and Elevating the Culture of Stewardship.
The Building Fund Committee.
Calling Vendors, Bakers and Volunteers!
The Building Fund Committee (BFC) is preparing for this year’s Fair Trade Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale on
Sunday, December 13, 2026, after worship service. If you would like to be a vendor or a bazaar day volunteer, please see a member of the Building Fund Committee or email
BuildingFund@19thstreetbc.org. The BFC is also looking for volunteer bakers to contribute a baked good to this year’s bake sale. If interested in being a baker, please see BFC member, Sister Ferlandia Townsend or email her at
ferlandiat@gmail.com. The BFC is looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season with gifts that give back!
Starting Very Soon – The Missionary Society’s Toys for Tots Drive.
Our condolences to the Family and Friends of Sister Pearl Davis upon her death.
Our condolences
to Rev. James A. Crosson Jr. upon the death of his oldest sister, Sarah Bennett of Maryland.
We extend condolences to Rev. Dr. Cheryl Coleman Hall and Family upon the death of her 100-year-old aunt, Thelma Edith Green Taylor of Catonsville, Maryland. The homegoing service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 11:00 a.m., at Jenkins Funeral Home,
2011 Grayland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220. Funeral home phone number is 804-358-9177. The email address is
josjenkinsfh@gmail.com.
We recognize Brother Tyrell Thomas, Sister Tracie Robertson and Trustee Barbara (Babs) Thompson for taking the time to help clean the church nursery. We truly appreciate their hard work, support, and willingness to serve and help keep our nursery clean and welcoming for our children. Thank you, Sister Ronnea Simpkins.
Dear Church Family,
Thank God first! And thank you to all of those who prayed, visited, called, sent flowers/gifts or just thought of our Mother, Deacon Yvonne Dickson during this difficult time for her and our family. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! She is doing better slowly but surely.
Please keep her and our family in prayer.
Blessings to All, Sister Michann Williams and Family.
Thanks to everyone for helping to make the Jarvis Memorial concert a success. Your help was greatly appreciated and it allows us to spread the love to the Pastor and the Associate Ministers during the holiday season. Many Thanks, Deacon Sandra Keaton Brown, President, Jarvis Memorial Club.
"Hell's Kitchen" Tickets Available for Pickup.
Visit the Progressive Adults' table in the fellowship hall after worship service to pick up your tickets. For those who have paid to ride the church bus, the bus will leave the church promptly at 11:45 a.m. Friday, November 27, for the National Theatre.
The Adult Sunday School Class meets Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. both in-person at Nineteenth Street and on Zoom. At Nineteenth Street, the class is held in the Moore Conference Room.
Following is the Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode for those joining the class using Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84476930691?pwd=S2g1RUR3eE8yWWtGdWpDNzk0MTJ2QT09
Meeting ID: 844 7693 0691
Passcode: adultclass
For those dialing-in
to the class, the dial-in numbers, meeting ID and passcode are below.
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 844 7693 0691
Passcode: 8598819478
To find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kemahxl7lG
The study guide for the Adult Sunday School Class is “Romans: Good News that Changes Everything” by Melissa Spoelstra. We welcome you!
We have Intercessory Prayer:
Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. led by our Clergy; Wednesdays at 12 noon led by our Deaconesses and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. led by our Deacons. The same conference call information is used for each of these prayer calls. The Conference Call number is 605-472-5349. The Access Code is 348952.
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