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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008
Viewing: 9:00 a.m, - 11:00 a.m.

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2425-33 West Indiana Avenue t Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
Viewing: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.rn.
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1434 Popular Street t Augusta, Georgia 30901

THE LIFE STORY OF THE REVEREND DR. ALBERT WILSON DOCK
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"I press toward the mark for the prize o f the high calling o f God in ChristJes
PHILIPPIANS 3:14
LBERT WILSON DOCK (affectionately known as A W .) was born on August 21, 1946 in Burke County, Georgia to the late Carlton Junior Dock (CJ) and Pindie Knights Dock. He was the eldest of ten children, with one preceding him in death. A.W. received his education in the public schools systems of Screven and Jenkins County, Georgia.
A.W. Dock accepted the Lord at an early age in Burke County, Georgia where he held his membership under the leadership of the late Reverend O.W. Griffin. Prior to his call to the ministry, A.W. seived vigorously on the Deacon Board for many years. The young Dock became diligent about studying God s Word and in early 1972 accepted God's calling into the ministry. On June 18, 1972, Reverend A.W. Dock preached his initial sermon and was licensed under the leadership of the late Reverend O.W. Griffin. October 16, 1972, he was ordained by I he F.C. Cooper Association and the late Reverend O.W. Griffin was the Moderator. Reverend A.W. Dock began to serve the Lord with gladness and pastored the following churches: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia; Carpentersville Baptist Church, North Augusta and South Carolina; Flat Rock Baptist Church, Louisville, Georgia; Rosier Baptist Church, Rosier, Georgia; Smith Grove Baptist Church, Columbia County, Georgia; and Parker Grove Baptist Church, Rockyford, Georgia.
His awards include citations received from the Baptist Ministers Evening Conference in Augusta, Georgia, and Paine College of Augusta, Georgia.
Reverend A.W. Dock and his loving and devoted wife, Georgetta C. Dock Qoy) of thirty-two years have seven children, twenty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
On September 10, 1984, Rev. Albert Wilson Dock accepted the call as the sixth Pastor of the Berean Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Linder Pastor Dock's watch, the Lord tremendously blessed Berean and its ministries. The church membership increased enormously through his preaching the Word of God, teaching, and evangelistic efforts. '`Where there is no vision, the people perish. "- Proverbs 29:18a
Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock was a visionary man of God. He changed Berean's Motto of "Everybody is Somebody and Christ is Lord" to our Vision: "Bringing, Blessing and Building', our Mission: Seeking, Saving and Serving and our Commitment: "Evangelizing, Educating and Equipping - Making People Better From Life s Beginning to Find.
Because of Reverend Dock's thirst for an understanding of God s Word, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree (magna cum laude) from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania (Center for Urban Theological Studies), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1991. He received his Master of Divinity Degree in 1995 and his Doctor of Ministry Degree in "Renewal of the Church for Mission" was earned at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now known as Palmer 1heological Seminary, V^ynnewood, Pennsylvania, in 2007. These accomplishments were not only gained for his personal fulfillment but also for that of his membership. His goal was to continuously equip the membership with the knowledge of Christ so we would be armed and empowered against the wilds of the world.
Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock was a renowned revivalist who preached the Word of God in the United States, the Caribbean, the Holy Land and in Europe.

Additionally, the following ministries have been implemented under Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock's leadership: Audio/Video Ministry, Pastor's Partners for Progress (Pastoral Support), Bread and Better (Counseling, Clothing, Soup Kitchen and Referral), Parents Without Partners, Men's Discipleship, Sisters Discipleship, Evangelism, Progressive Youth, Christian Education, Berean ACT II, Inc., Young Male Mentoring and Expansion Program, Van Transportation, Activities Ministry, Family Life Ministry, Mid-Week Mid-day Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, Member Reception Ministry, Member Orientation, Teacher's Academy, Leadership Training, Pastoral and Ministerial Staff, Mission Conference, Computer Basic Training-Micro Application, Pathway to Freedom Recovery, and Building Liaison for the restored edifice.
He also started his own company, Arise With Dignity Ministries, LLC. Reverend Dr. Dock was a constant reader and he enjoyed probing the minds of others to resolve some of the concerns of our times. This company was established as a conduit to address those concerns through his authorship. Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock was an established author of three books. His first book is entitled, "What Nehemiah Did About Need: Strategies for Surviving Stressful Situations, " the second book is entitled, Keeping Members in the Church: A Model That Works"and the tflird book is entitled, "Leadership That laves" (in press).
Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock had extended his ministry into the wider community as well as shepherding the Berean congregation. He served as President of the Philadelphia Police Community Relations from 1989-1994; he was a member of the board of directors of the following organizations: Allegheny West Foundation, Resources for Better Families, The One Giant Step Program, (a program of planning and mentoring), sponsored by the Whittier and Pierce Schools, Abbottsford Homes Development, Presidents' Advisory Board of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Urban/Suburban Partnership and Gratz Cluster Resource Board of the Philadelphia School District.
With the Baptist denomination, Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock has served as Vice Moderator of the Eastern Keystone Baptist Association, prior to its merger. At the time of his death, he was serving as 2nd Vice President of the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Philadelphia & Vicinity. He was also an Executive Board Member of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention. Reverend Dr. A.W. Dock held memberships in other Ecclesiastical Allied Baptist Bodies and Clergy Professional Associations which included: The National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc., the Baptist Ministers Conference of Philadelphia and Vicinity, The Missionary Baptist Pastor's Conference of Philadelphia and Vicinity, and Black Clergy, Inc. He also served for years as the Vice President of the F.C. Cooper Sunday School Convention and its Executive Board. Moreover, he was an Executive Board member of the F.C. Cooper Association.
His awards include citations received from the Board of Evangelism of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention, the Center for Urban Theological Studies of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Police Department Service Award, and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary `Who is Who" Award.
Reverend Dr. A. W. Dock, was a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather; beloved brother, loving relative, faithful friend, dedicated counselor, arbitrator, supporter, encourager, mentor, moderator, and advisor; but most of all, he was a TRUE man of GOD.
Reverend Dr. A. W. Dock leaves to cherish his memories and treasure his example, a loving and devoted wife, Georgetta C. Dock; his three daughters, Angela Davis (Eddie) and Chandrea Dock both of Augusta, Georgia and Veronica Hawkins (Kenneth) of Dumfries, Virginia; four sons, Darrell Stroy (Charisse), of Wilmington, Delaware; Alfonso Lambert (Lisa), of Statesboro, Georgia, Darius Dock and Reginald Dock (Tara), both of Augusta, Georgia; his mother, Mrs. Pindie Knights Dock of Perkins, Georgia; brothers, Deacon Levi Dock (Ada), of Alexandria, Georgia, Deacon lom m y Lee Dock (Dorothy) of Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Eunice Dock (Ellen) of Augusta, Georgia, Deacon Sha-Ron Dock (Carolin) of Millen, Georgia, Reverend Hayward Dock of Augusta, Georgia and Titus Dock (Angie) of Denver, Colorado; sisters, Delores Searles (Charles) and Shirley Jones (Garfield) of Augusta, Georgia, and Paula Bass (Ray) of Perkins, Georgia; twenty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four aunts; one uncle; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, colleagues, and friends.

~be one Mome

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After living here many years

I'm going to take a trip

To that fair land beyond the sky

On the old gospel ship.

Each day it carries someone home

Never to return

I have a ticket that can't be bought

But with salvation you must believe

I packed my bags a long time ago

Getting ready for this day

As soon as my name was called

I was on my way.

I cannot come back to you

But you can come to me

For I'll be resting in my home

Where I'll spend eternity.

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ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to throw away,
A time to tear, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008 Viewing 9:00 a.m. --11:00 a.m.

T&eremx iBaptiat (Ebmxh
2425-33 West Indiana Avenue t Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reverend William J. Shaw, Eulogist, Pastor o f White Rock Baptist Church Reverend Harry Moore, Sr., Pastor o fMt. Olive Baptist Church, Officiating Reverend Dr. J. Wendell Mapson, III, Pastor o fMonumental Baptist Church, Officiating

PRELUDE ............................................................................................ .. P R O C E S S IO N A L ....................................... OFFICIATES.............................................................................................

...... Ministry of Music ........................................Family and Clergy
..........Reverend Harry Moore, Sr. Pastor o f Mt. Olive Baptist Church Reverend Dr. J. Wendall Mapson, II Pastor of M onumental Baptist Church

HYMN OF VICTORY - "Jesus Keep M e Near The Cross''

.........................................Reverend Dr. Garth Grains

Old Testament -- Psalm 9 0 :1- 1 2 ........................................................

Pastor o f Calvary Baptist Church

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................ Reverend Larry L. Marcus

New Testament -- II Corinthians .......................................................................... Pastor o f Greater Faith Baptist Church

.................................. Reverend L. V. Johnsor PRAYER OF COMFORI .............................................................................. Pastor o f Mew Way Missionary Baptist Church

SFIECTION-- "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesu s" REMARKS (In recognition o f establishedprotocol, speakers are asked to adhere to ~ minutes p case

Dr. Wallace Charles Smith

President o f Palmer Theological Seminary*

Reverend Dr. Horace O. Russell, Pastor

Saint M emorial Baptist Church, Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Reverend Dr. 'Wilbur S. Richardson

President and CEO, CUITS

Reverend James W . Myles, III

President o f Baptist M inisters'Conference o f Philadelphia and Vicinity*

Reverend Gregory Flemings

Missionary Pastors ' Conference o f Philadelphia and Vicinity

Reverend Sidney Jefferson

President o f Evening Baptist Ministers Conference

Reverend Dr. Ellis Washington

Black Clergy o f Philadelphia and Vicinity

Deacon Cleveland Way, Jr.

Chairman, Deacon Ministry, Berean Baptist Church

Brother Ronald Hinton

President o f Allegheny West Foundation .................... Reverend Marcus All

S O L O ............................................................ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .....................

...........................Sister Hattie Mur Church Clerk o f Berean Baptist Chu\

OBITUARY (Read Silently) SELECTION -- "It Is Well With My Soul'
E U LO G Y....................................................

Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, Pas White Rock Baptist Chit
President, National Baptist Convention, USA, 1

SELECTION -- "I'll Fly Away

RECESSIONAL

Repast in the fellowship hall (Lower Level), follow ing the service.

(Driver of Worship
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Viewing 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.

JKeulah (Srrrfe

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1434 Popular Street t Augusta, Georgia 30901

Reverend Dr. Samuel Davis, Pastor Pastor Clyde Hill, Worship Leader Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia

PRELUDE.............................................................................................................................................................................. Minister Rosemary Griffin PROCESSIONAL......................................................................................................................Beulah Grove Baptist Church Combined Choirs PRAYER.................................................................................................................................................................................. Pastor William Patterson
***In recognition o f establishedprotocol, ministers are asked to share the read word without commentary***

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES Job 1:20-22................................................................................................. Isaiah 41:10-13.......................................................................................... Psalm 91 :1 -7 ..............................................................................................
NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES Philippians 1:21-26.................................................................................. 2 Timothy 4:5-8........................................................................................ 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.............................................................................
S E L E C T IO N .................................................................................................... REMARKS ........................................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......................................................................... PREPARATIONAL HYMN -- "Guide Me Oh Thou GreatJehovah EULOGY............................................................................................................
HYMN OF FAREWELL -- "Servant o f God Well Done"....................
RECESSIONAL -- "Til Fly Away "

................. Pastor Bobby Truitt Mt. Olive Baptist Church
..............Pastor Robert Ramsey Gospel Water Branch
....Pastor Dr. James E. Hogan New Zion Hill Baptist Church
........................................... Pastor W illiam B. Blount Greater Young Zion Baptist Church
.............................................Reverend Clarence Grier President, Baptist Ministers' Conference o f Augusta ................................................. Pastor Henry Holt, III
St. Paul Baptist Church Beulah Grove Baptist Church Combined Choirs
...........................................President Clarence Moore General Missionary Baptist Convention o f Georgia
Pastor o f Good Shepherd Baptist Church
..................................................... Sister Beverly Davis
Beulah Grove Baptist Church Combined Choirs
.......................................................... Pastor Sam Davis Beulah Grove Baptist Church
................................................ Pastor Thomas Walker Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK 2700 Deans Budge Road Augusta, Georgia 30906
R epastfolbwing Interment at Beulah Grove Baptist Church

BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
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Reverend Darian Brown Reverend Jonathan Brown
Reverend Harry Davis Reverend Terr)7Oakman Reverend Larry Patrick Reverend Thomas Simpson
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Hospitality Ministry Usher Ministry

BEULAH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sons of Beulah Grove
Ushers Ministry
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Health Care Team

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Please be advised thar 1 have moved , . . I received a call the other day from God, and He informed me that my new Home was complete. 1 knew that my mansion needed some finishing touches and that Jesus Christ had to inspect it and give me the final approval. On August 25, 2008, He let me know that my mansion was complete and that I could move in. So He told me to go ahead and change my address. Well, my new home is finished and what a sight to behold. It is located on an exclusive estate area behind a beautiful pearly gate. Of course you know the streets are paved with gold and every day is Sunday, just like you have been told. Trees of fruit grace my garden here and I can walk and talk with my Master with not a worry or a care. There's peace here, joy, happiness, and no pain or heartache, no strife or discontent, only sweet serenity. I can dine at the Master's bountiful table and listen to a Heavenly choir. And best of all, my Heavenly Father is here in All His Glory; oh yes, I have my own designer here who has fitted me with my own white robe and my very own wings. I could go on and on about my new home, but instead, I am going to pray that you can get to move yourself one day . . . But, before 1 go though, let me give you my new address:
A.W.
60 Heavenly Circle God's Town, Heaven 11946
P.S. I don't have a telephone, but you can always call on God. I f you don't know His number, readyour Bible; it's listed on every page.

Note nf .Appreciation
The family of the late REVEREND DR. A .W . DO CK wishes to take this opportunity to extend a sincere appreciation for the many, many kind expressions of love during their hour of bereavement. M ay God forever bless and keep each of you in His tender loving care. All tributes and acknowledgements will be made at a later date.

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RAY FUNERAL HOME
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W. H. MAYS MORTUARY
1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901