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April 1, 2016
E-Messenger
Theme: “A Higher Pursuit”
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
7 AT 7 ON WEDNESDAY.
JOIN PASTOR HAMLIN ON THE PRAYER
LINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES
EACH WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 7:00 AM.
DIAL-IN NUMBER: (712) 432-1212
ID: 373-561-388.
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)
Dr. Hamlin will deliver the Sixth Word, “Peter’s Restoration” at Warner Baptist
Church, 3613 Lacy Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22041, on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. This worship service is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Baptist Association.
Everyone is invited to come out and support our Pastor.
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The SHARE menu for April is attached. Please place your orders on or before
Monday, April 11th at the Information Center, online at www.mbcva.ws or by calling
the church office (703-521-7663). SHARE April distribution date is Saturday, April
23. Extra hands are always welcome to assist in assembling the SHARE packages.
You do not have to call anyone, just arrive at 6:00am in the Multipurpose Room.
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MBC Joint Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00pm.
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The next Women’s Ministry Empowerment Series is scheduled for Saturday, April
16, 2016 from 10am til 12noon. See the attached flyer for additional details.
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Dr. Hamlin has accepted a preaching invitation for Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1401 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA in celebration of
their 153rd Church Anniversary. Everyone is invited to accompany Dr. Hamlin on
this engagement.
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Daily Devotionals for March, April and May are available for purchase at the
Information Center. Hard copies of “Our Daily Bread for Kids” are available for
purchase at the Information Center.
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The Recreation Ministry is planning MBC’s Annual Church Picnic to be held on
Sunday, July 31, 2016. Additional information is forthcoming, but mark your
calendars now!
GENERATION NOW NEWSDESK
** Youth Sunday School (ages 3-18) is held at 9:30am every 2nd,
3rd and 4th Sunday.
** Vacation Bible School Kick Off!! Generation Now invites you
to a Church-wide Family Day at Hershey Park in Hershey, PA on
Saturday, July 16, 2016 for a day of fun, games, rides, shows,
food and fellowship. The attached flyer has all the details, but
you will want to reserve a seat for you and your family early at
the Information Center. ATTENTION: The first bus is sold out.
There are currently seats available on the second bus, so do not
procrastinate — reserve your seat now!
** Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School
Monday, July 18—Thursday, July 21
Additional details will be forthcoming.
The Transportation Ministry is seeking volunteer drivers for Sundays only, no CDL
is required. If interested, please call the church office (703-521-7663 ext 11) to
express your desire to become part of the Transportation Ministry.
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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.
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Building Christian Leadership
The Usher Ministry is currently seeking devoted servants to be a part of our
Ministry. As Christians, and especially as Ushers, we are representing Christ.
Colossians 3:17 says, "And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of
Jesus Christ." If you are interested in becoming a vital part of this ministry, please
contact Evelyn Jordan, Coordinator or the Church Office.
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Macedonia Members: Please call or have someone to contact the church office if
you desire prayer, a hospital visit, and/or communion during an extended
illness or for a family member. Once the office receives your request, a tribal leader
will contact you.
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CDs and DVDs of all Worship services and Revivals are available for purchase at
the Information Center.
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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.
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All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to
the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected].
COMMUNITY NEWS
Arlington Branch NAACP - President, Karen Nightengale
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Walter Reed
Community Center, 2909 16th Street, S. Arlington, VA 22204, phone: 703-920-1100.
All are welcome……..It takes everyone to lift up a community.
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A Community Conversation – The Nauck Community Services Center invites
you to join in a series of open discussion of your thoughts and ideas about the
community. See the attached flyer for all the details.
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The Northern Virginia Section of the National Council of Negro Women in
sponsoring a FREE Health Fair event on April 30, 2016. See the attached flyer
for additional details.
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Rebuilding Together. If your home is in need of a facelift and you are in the
Arlington, Fairfax or Falls Church area, please see the attached flyer with
information on how to get the needed repairs done for FREE.
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The Arlington Lodge Song Festival program will be held on Sunday, April 24,
2016, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, at the Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington
Virginia.
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Rethink Energy and get a free LED light bulb during the month of April. See
the attached flyer for further details.
Bible Study Schedule
7pm
Each 1st Wednesday is Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone is encouraged and
invited to attend.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Pastor’s Bible Study is open to everyone.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Pastor’s Bible Study is open to everyone.
Each 4th Wednesday is Young Adult Bible Study.
The 5th Wednesday of each month is Leadership Night. All leaders of MBC will
meet with Pastor Hamlin.
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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.
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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 visi ng the
monthly calendar of events at the MBC website at
www.mbcva.ws
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