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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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].
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CDs and DVDs of the 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
See the attached Christmas Greeting from Wayne Cutz.
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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.
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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 visiƟng the
monthly calendar of events at the MBC website at
www.mbcva.ws
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