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Stepping in Style at 100 - Our spring fashion show Saturday, March 27 Click on the photo to view and purchase pictures

Benedict College Concert Choir Concert March 14, 2010 Click on the photo to see more pictures.

2009 - The Year in Pictures Click on the image to view a slide show of events during the year 2009

Third Street Church of God traditionally observes the Advent season with candle lighting by the children.

Men's Weekend 2009 Click on the photo to see more pictures of Men's Weekend

Our own Paris McIntyre was featured in the Fall 2009 issue of Howard University's Alumni magazine. Click on the image to see the magazine online.

Missions Sunday 2009 - Click on the photo to see more pictures

Shaw Community Day Click on the photo to see more pictures
West Middlesex Camp Meeting Click on the photo to see more pictures

On July 15, we welcomed Rev. Mailes Ndao, the national leader for the Church of God in Zambia, to our prayer service. Shown is Rev. Ndao with Mother Evans and Pastor Cheryl Sanders.

Congratulations to Sister Mildred Behlin, who brought the most visitors to our Friends and Family Day on May 31.

We celebrated Dr. Sanders' twelve years of pastoral ministry on May 21. Click on the picture to see more photos.

Click on the pictures to see more photos of our Women's Day Celebration (April 19).

Our Community Worship Services were inaugurated on Easter Sunday Morning. They are held on every Sunday from 8:30 to9:30 am. Click on the photo to see more pictures of our first Community Worship Service.

Homegoing Celebration for Brother Lewis H. Reed Wake - Thursday, May 21, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Visitation - Friday, May 22, 10:00 to 11:00 am Funeral - Friday, May 22, 11:00 am All events will be at the church

Congratulations to Pastor Cheryl Sanders, who received a Pastor's Award at the 7th Annual WYCB Prayer Breakfast at Camelot in Upper Marlboro on Satuday, March 28, 2009. The event was sponsored by Gospel Rescue Ministries of Washington, D.C. and Air Jamaica.

Happy birthday to Mother Evans! After our services on February 1, we held a reception to honor the 103rd birthday of Mother Evans (shown with Sister Hines).

Inauguration Observances at Third Street Click on the photo to see pictures of our many activities during the inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States

2008 - The Year In Review Click on the image above to view a slide show of the church's year.

We send our best wishes and prayers with Allie Bruce (pictured, with Claretta McDaniel), who will be moving to Mississippi. Allie, you will always be a part of us. Please stay in touch!

Christmas Celebration at Third Street Church of God Click on the photo at right to see more pictures of our Sunday School program, Sunday morning service, and Christmas program.

Congratulations to our Lindsey Henderson, who was named "Scholar of the Week" of December 8 at Prince Georges County Schools. Lindsey is a senior at Bladensburg High School From the citation: GPA: 4.127 Cumulative – 4.00 Current       Academics :   National Honor Society, Biomedical  AP Language, AP World History, AP Biology, Honors Physics, Honors Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology, AP English, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Research Biology Practicum, and Pre-Calculus Extracurricular Activities:  Track and Field (freshman),  Varsity Letter, Flag Team, Young Ladies of Distinction, Third Street Church of God Youth Choir (pianist/vocalist).   Future Goals: Plans to attend Columbia University.  She plans to major in Psychology and minor in Music in college.  Ultimately she plans to attend medical school.  She aspires to be a psychiatrist and pianist.   Interesting Notes: Lindsey has earned no grade lower than an A throughout high school.  Lindsey is preparing herself for future leadership roles in college and in the workforce through involvement in leadership development programs such as Youth Net, Inc., and the Pathways to Success program. Lindsey has earned numerous awards, recognition and honors from school and community organizations.

Our Paul Johnson is starting quarterback for the Westlake Bulldogs. Here he gets advice from the team manager (who happens to be his mother, Cynthia Johnson).

Brother Idus Wilson We mourn the passing of Brother Wilson, who went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2008. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Saturday, December 13, Third Street Church of God Wake, 10:00 a.m. Funeral, 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland

"Sanctified Slide" by Rev. Christopher Page and friends.(November 23)

Brother John W. Liggett We mourn the passing of Brother John Liggett. Condolences can be sent to: Dr. Carolyn Liggett O’Neil (daughter) 8732 Northam Drive Antelope, CA 95843

Steve Key in Rome Steve recently traveled to Rome to conduct a 3 day Gospel Music workshop at the Evangelical Baptist Church. Steve writes, "It became very apparent to me that God’s purpose for me taking part in this trip was so much larger than I could have ever imagined. One choir member, an American whose husband works for the UN, came up to me and thanked me for being 'a wonderful Ambassador for the U.S.' and for allowing the Italian people see another side of American citizens."

A blessed event... Max, Kate and Eliana welcomed Matthias Scarritt Reed Finberg to the world on Friday, July 25 at 5:46pm. Max and Kate write: Matthias (mah-TEA-es) means "gift of God" and was the 13th apostle (Acts 1). It continues Max's family tradition of a name beginning with "m" for the first-born male. Scarritt is the name of Kate's great-great-grandfather, who was a Methodist preacher who organized some of the first churches in Kansas City, ministered to Native Americans in Kansas and founded a college in Missouri. Eliana is a proud big sister and our family is overjoyed to be four. We give thanks to God for the gift of our son.

Did you know...? Our church percussionist, Terron Whitehead, is also an accomplished scuba diver. Here are a couple of pictures from his recent trip to Israel and Egypt, where he did some diving in the Red Sea.

The Passing of Sister Rozena Marshall We mourn the passing of Deacon Marshall. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Wednesday, July 2 Wake - 9:00 am Homegoing service - 11:00 am All at Third St. Church of God, 1204 3rd St. NW

Praise in Motion! Click on the photo to see more pictures of this dynamic duo.

"A Justice Revival -- for the Soul, for the City" May 7-11, 2008 Click on the photo to see more pictures of the revival.

Women's Week 2008 Women's Retreat Click on the photo to see more pictures of the Women's Retreat Women's Day Service Click on the photo to see more pictures of the Sunday morning Women's Day service.

Congratulations to Garrett Carswell, who was named a National Achievement Scholar. The National Achievement® Scholarship Program is an academic competition that provides recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Out of over 140,000 students who enter the competition, only about 800 are selected as National Achievement Scholars. And Garrett is one of them!

"Five Years of Favorites" Click on the image to see a slide show of the Youth Choir Concert

Click on the image to see a slide show of the concert by the Higher Praise Chorale.

Congratulations to Pastor Boddie On February 19, Pastor Adamio Boddie was honored by the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association as a Hero of Mt. Vernon Square.  The award recognizes those who have worked to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood. Pastor Boddie's received his award for "forging a positive relationship with the community, planning Shaw Community Day and a Harvest Festival, addressing vacant property, and for his work with many community organizations." Many members of Third Street Church came out to share in the occasion with Pastor Boddie, and we congratulate him on this honor.

Congratulations to our Director of Church Operations

Theodore Daniels, our Director of Church Operations, is also President and CEO of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development. On January 22, 2008, Mr. Daniels was one of several prominent citizens who were appointed by President George W. Bush to the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.

For the official White House announcement, including a video, click on the photo below.

Mr. Daniels looks on as President Bush congratulates Charles Schwab, the Chairman of the newly-formed Council.

We mourn the passing of Sister Levolia Haizlip Goolsby, fondly known to her family members as "Aunt Bow."

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
10:00 am - Wake
11:00 am -  Funeral services

All at Third Street Church of God, 1204 Third Street, NW, Washington, DC