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E-Messenger Theme: Generosity; Transforming Your Witness (The Actions of the Disciple) 7 at 7 on Wednesday Join Pastor Hamlin on the prayer line for approximately 7 minutes each Wednesday morning at 7:00am. Dial–in Number: (712) 432-1212 ID: 373-561-388 Are you encouraging family and friends to call in? There are numerous upcoming events and activities at MBC. Please take a moment to carefully review the attached announcements, flyers, and community information and make note of the appropriate deadlines. Macedonia Baptist Church Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., Pastor 3412 South 22nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204 (Sanctuary) 2229 South Shirlington Road, Arlington, VA 22206 (Office) (703) 521-7663 (Office) • (703) 521-6316 (Fax) www.mbcva.ws (Website) DOES BEING BLACK MATTER? Sunday, December 14, 2014 is declared Solidarity Day. In support of the current issue against racial profiling, Macedonia as well as other churches will be unifying by asking the congregation to wear all black on this Sunday as a symbolic gesture that black lives matter. If you cannot wear all black, please do not let that deter you from Sunday morning Worship. We pray that everyone can come to unify in Worship. ************ IT’S ALMOST TIME!! Are you ready? Are you inviting someone… anyone … everyone? There is still plenty of time to plan the evening and arrange the carpool to arrive early. You ask, what are they talking about. It’s the NEW YEAR’S REVIVAL AND CONCERT!! That’s right, Dr. Lance Watson is our revivalist and Charles Butler and Trinity will be the musical artist. We will worship and celebrate at Wakefield High School at 7pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. See the attached flyer with all the details. ************ This Christmas Season, the Beautification Ministry chose to decorate the church with the theme: "Christmas in Winter Wonderland." Our reasons being: 1. We celebrate "God's love" through the "birth of Jesus Christ" on Christmas. 2. "Winter" is the coldest season of the year. 3. The noun "Wonderland" means a place where God lives; wonderful feeling. 4. We chose the colors silver, blue and white because: Silver: Redemption (Matthew 27:3-10, Genesis 20:16), Truth (Psalm 12:6) Strength, Faith (Psalm :10); White: Purity, Holiness, Righteousness (Psalm 51:7, Revelation 3:4-5, 19: 8, 14); and Blue: River of Life (Ezekiel 47:9), Heaven (Ezekiel 1:26), Royal Priesthood (Exodus 28:31, Exodus 39:1) Grace, Mercy (Exodus 24:9-11). During this Christmas Season, (the coldest season of the year), come to Macedonia, a place where you can experience God's love through His people. S.H.A.R.E. Distr ibu tion day is Satu r day, Decem ber 20 fr om 6:45am — 8:30am. Show that you are a very generous person and show up at 6:45am to help unload the van and assemble the S.H.A.R.E. packages. No need to contact anyone — JUST SHOW UP! ************ The Missions and Outreach Ministry invites you to their Christmas fellowship luncheon on Saturday, December 20 at 3:00pm in the Multipurpose Room. You are asked to bring a dish and/or dessert. Please sign up at the Information Center by Sunday, December 14. For further information, please contact Deaconess Rosa Dunkley. ************ Daily Devotionals for December, January and February are now available at the Information Center. When you purchase one for yourself, continue to show your generosity and thoughtful and purchase one for a family member, friend or acquaintance. ************ The Foreign Missions Ministry will be accepting donations of warm weather clothing for men, T-Shirts, Khaki Pants/Jeans and Underwear to support a yearly event in the Dominican Republic. A receptacle will be in the Narthex to receive your donation. This event is in partnership with a church in the Dominican Republic. Our efforts will uplift the homeless and those rehabilitated from addictions to go home or visit their families in a clean and presentable fashion during the Holiday Season. ************ Thank you to the member who has volunteered to represent MBC at the 2015 Feel the Heritage Festival, the annual celebration to honor Arlington’s African-American heritage during Black History Month. We still need a few additional volunteers to assist at this event. MBC will have a display with some give-away items that will be supplied. You will also speak with visitors at the MBC display and invite them to worship with MBC. Please respond with your desire to assist in this event by sending your contact information to [email protected]. The Event Planning Ministry is looking for servants to be a part of this Ministry. If you are interested in assisting with the planning of all MBC events, please send an email to [email protected] or contact the church office. ************ The InterChurch Community Health Initiative Ministry is bringing to your attention the following health initiative for you to take advantage: The Virginia Hospital Center is also offering a Bereavement Workshop from November 16— December 18, 2014. See the attached flyer for further details. ************ On Saturday, November 14, 2015, we are going back to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the Miracle of Christmas!! Join us, as we go back in time to follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph and witness the greatest birth in history, the miraculous birth of Jesus the Savior! There is plenty of time to make plans to join us and we have an extended period to make your payments so start early. See the attached flyer with all the details of the trip or speak with MIT or Deaconess Pittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour and Bro. Nate Giles. You may reserve your seat at the Information Center. ************ Members, if you have moved, or if your home, cell or work phone numbers have changed, please fill out a Change of Address form at the Information Center. ************ All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected]. ************ CDs and DVDs of the Worship services and Revivals are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ To receive immediate updates on events, severe weather alerts, closings, and inspirational messages from Macedonia, join our instant message group. Text to 41411. The message is: mbcva. Type your full name when instructed. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: See the attached Christmas Greeting from Wayne Cutz. ************ COMMUNITY NEWS: ACFD Hiring! Hello everybody! Just wanted to let everyone know that the Arlington County Fire Department will be opening the Recruitment Process on Friday, December 12th, running through December 25th. Applications will be available on-line via the county website, www.arlingtonva.us/fire, only after the process opens on December 12th. The written test is scheduled for the weekend of February 7-8, 2015, and Recruit School 72 is TENTATIVELY scheduled for late September, 2015. If you have any questions, please let me know. Captain David Santini Arlington County Fire Department Human Resource Officer (O) 703-228-0098 [email protected] Bible Study Schedule 7pm Each 1st Wednesday will be Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month will be Pastor’s Bible Study which is open to everyone. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month will be Men’s and Women’s Bible Study. Each 4th Wednesday will be Young Adult Bible Study. The 5th Wednesday of each month will be Leadership Night. All leaders of MBC will meet with Pastor Hamlin. ************ Parents, while you are in service or performing ministry, please be mindful that you are responsible to know where your children are at all times. If you permit them to leave you for restroom breaks, etc., they must return to you at an appropriate time and not be left unsupervised. We appreciate your cooperation. ************ PLEASE TAKE NOTE: There should be no walking in the sanctuary during prayer, the message or altar call, u n less y ou are com in g to th e altar. If there is an emergency, please request the usher’s assistance. Thank you. ************ Are you praying for, visiting, and/or calling the sick and shut-in? ************ Keep up on all events at Macedonia by visiƟng the monthly calendar of events at the MBC website at www.mbcva.ws ******** Network******** MBC Website: www.mbcva.ws Facebook: www.facebook.com@MacedoniaBaptistChurcharlington, va Twitter: www.twitter.com@mbc_arlington
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