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Celebrating 105th Church Anniversary & 17th Pastoral Anniversary

Our emphasis for the month of October - Relationship through Sacrifice

Attention All Leaders: The Quarterly Leadership Meeting with Pastor Hamlin is Wednesday, October 30 @ 7pm

The current MBC notices, announcements, flyers, and community information are as follows...
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)

S.H.A.R.E. Distribution day is Saturday, October 26 in the Multipurpose Room from 6:30am-8:45am. ************ This Sunday, October 27 you will be able to receive your flu shot at Macedonia following the 10:45am service. You must be age 2 to 65 and have your current insurance card or come prepared to pay a fee. Please register at the Information Center. ************ Dr. Hamlin has accepted an invitation to preach on Sunday, November 3 at 3:30 pm for the Ushers and Nurses Unit at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 6477 Lincolnia Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. The congregation is invited along with UIW and our Usher and Nurses Ministries. Dinner will be served following their 11:00 a.m. worship until 2:45 p.m. The church bus will be available for transports and you must reserve your seat for $5 at the Information Center. The bus will depart after the 10:45 a.m. worship. ************ Celebrating 105th Church Anniversary and 17th Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, November 3, 2013 - Church Anniversary Celebration: Lloyd T. McGriff, Pastor, Galilee Baptist Church, Suitland, MD, Guest Preacher for the 7:45 and 10:45am services. Sunday, November 17, 2013 - Pastor Anniversary Celebration: "Honoring Our Pastor with Overwhelming Love." Dr. Darrell Macklin, Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, Washington, D.C, Guest Preacher for the 7:45 and 10:45am services. Light refreshments will be served after the 10:45 service. REVIVAL SERVICES Wednesday, November 6: Wednesday, November 13: Rev. Dr. Jasmine Scurlark, Sr. Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church, York, PA Archbishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr., Sr. Pastor Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, Washington, DC

Wednesday, November 20: Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Sr. Pastor Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL

Join MBC Walkers for Christ at the annual Heart Walk on Saturday, November 9. The walk will be at Nationals Stadium on South Capital Street, Washington, DC. For additional information contact Sis. Vicki Marshall. ************ The next Noon Day Hour of Power will be Wednesday, November 20 at which time Rev. Lois L. Nicholson will bring the preached word. Remember to pick up a bagged lunch at the end of the service. ************ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35 (NIV) Macedonia and the Nauck Community Services Center (NCSC) has partnered to Feed Those Who Are Less Fortune on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at Macedonia Baptist Church from 1- 4 pm. Please lend a hand! Go online to NCSC at bajcdc.org/ donate to make a monetary donation or stop by the Information Center to make a monetary or food donation, volunteer to set-up, serve, hospitality, clean-up or to sign up a family or individual to join us At the Table on Thanksgiving Day. Contact Michelle Johnson or La Rissa Ferrell for additional information. ************ Attention All Youth!! Each Thursday evening is Youth Bible Study for all ages from 7-8pm in the sanctuary. ************ On Saturday, March 29, 2014, were going back to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the production of MOSES!! There is plenty of time to make plans to join us. See the attached flyer with all the details of the trip or speak with MIT or Deaconess Pittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour. You may reserve your seat at the Information Center. ************

If you cannot come to the church for the Weekly Noon Day Prayer on Wednesdays, you can call in and participate on the Conference Call Prayer Line: Dial-in Number: 712-775-7000, Participant Access Code: 115939#. ************ Please call or have someone to contact the church office if you desire prayer, 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. Thank you. ************ Attention Leaders and/or Coordinators If the ministry meeting listed in the Sunday bulletin is cancelled, postponed, or the date/time was adjusted, please send the adjusted information to the E-messenger. We have found that members come out to listed meetings only to find out it has been cancelled. We want make every effort to keep the members informed of such adjustments. ************ Please encourage members to send their e-mail address to E-messenger@mbcva.ws to receive the weekly E-Messenger. Also remember to contact the e-messenger if your e-mail address has changed. ************ All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner at sgarner@mbcva.ws. The Sunday bulletins are distributed by e-mail and limited copies are available on Sundays for our Forerunners and visitors and those who do not have access to e-mail. ************ CDs and DVDs of Sunday morning sermons are available for purchase after the 7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center. ************

COMMUNITY NEWS:
We are excited about Congressman Moran's upcoming Annual Women's Issues Conference on Saturday, October 26, at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. In order to not conflict with the Alexandria Breast Cancer Walk, we have adjusted our schedule slightly. Registration and information tables will begin at 9:00am, our keynote speaker will begin at 10:00am, and the conference will conclude with a light lunch at 1:00pm. See the attached flyer for additional information. If you have not yet registered, please register today at http://moran.house.gov/event/ womens-conference-event. ************ The NCSC's 4th Annual Coat Drive has kicked off its coat collection. Coat distribution to the community will take place on Saturday, December 14th. Please see the attached flyer for details. ************ The Fellowship presents Ladies Night on Friday, October 25, 2013. See the attached flyer with all the details. ************ Virginia Hospital Center is facilitating a FREE six-week Bereavement Workshop beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2013. See the attached flyers for additional details and dates. ************ Family Skate Nights Join the crowd at Thomas Jefferson Center every Saturday night from October 19, 2013 to March 29, 2014 (No skate on 11/30, 12/21 and 12/28). The evenings start with Family Skating from 6:30-9pm and close with Teen Nights from 9-10:45pm. There is also a live D.J., $1.00 (cash only) moon bounces and the snacks from the caf. Want to book a birthday party? Visit our Skate Party page for more info.

Free Trees at Annual Tree Distribution Event Arlington County's Natural Resources Division is providing 700 native tree species for residents. This opportunity helps expand Arlington's tree canopy while enhancing the landscape of your house, school, church or other residential property. The trees will be available for pick up on Saturday, October 26 at the Arlington County nursery facility (located in South Arlington on South Four Mile Run, behind Barcroft Field #6), 8am-3pm. Parking is available within the parking lot in front of the ball field. All participants are encouraged to walk to the event. For more info, visit the Tree Distribution Program page, or register for the tree of your liking. Questions? Contact Patrick Wegeng. Parents' Night Out Let us watch the kids while you enjoy a Friday night out! Join us at Walter Reed Community Center where children ages 4-11,will enjoy face painting, balloon art, make and take art projects, healthy snacks, movies, bounce house, play field games and more! For details and specific dates, read the Parents' Night Out flyer. To register call 703228-4747 or register online. What would you like to see at The Mill? Now that Arlington Mill is open wed like to know what additional programs and services youd like to see at Arlington Mill. Please take this short survey to help us gauge community interest. Got a tree you love? Nominate it for an Arlington County Notable Tree designation. There's no cost to nominate and no obligation to the tree owner, but your favorite tree will be recognized by the County Board as an important natural resource to the community. Your beloved tree can be recognized for its size, age, species, historical interest or just because its held near and dear to your neighborhood. Visit our Notable Tree page for more information. Nominations due December 1. Bill Thomas Award The Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Award is calling for nominations! Do you know someone who is dedicated to park services and improving our community? This award is to pay tribute to park volunteers and encourage residents who demonstrate commitment and support for the parks programs, natural resources and public open spaces. Accepting nominations now through February 14, 2014. Read more about the award. For information on the above Arlington County activities and to view the suggested flyers, visit http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx

Bible Study Schedule at 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 Pastors Bible Study which is open to everyone. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month will be Mens and Womens 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, unless you are coming to the altar. If there is an emergency, please request the ushers assistance. Thank you. ************

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