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Its time!!!! 2014 New Year Revival with Dr. Lance D. Watson January 6, 7 and 8 at 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)

Its time!! The 2014 New Year Revival starts this Monday, January 6 thru Wednesday, January 8, when Dr. Lance D. Watson, Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, Richmond, VA will be the guest revivalist each evening promptly at 7pm. See the attached flyer for additional details. ************ You may pre-order your revival CD and/or DVD at the Information Center starting this Sunday until Wednesday after the service. Your order will be available for pickup on Sunday, January 12. 3 CD set (for Jan. 6, 7 and 8) is $24 3 DVD set (for Jan. 6, 7 and 8) is $30 ************ Place your S.H.A.R.E. order on or before Monday, January 13 at the Information Center or by calling the church office at 703-521-7663. S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, January 25 from 6:30am8:45am in the Multi-purpose Room. ************ Attached is a Ministry Vacancy Announcement for the position of Associate Pastor of Administration. All interested candidates should follow the application instructions on the attachment on or before January 24, 2014. ************ Join in the enjoyable fellowship on Saturday, March 29, 2014 to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the production of MOSES!! There is plenty of time to make full payment. 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. ************ The new Daily Devotionals for December, January and February are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ Discipleship Classes is on winter break from Tuesday, December 24, 2013 until Tuesday, February 4, 2014. ************

The Prayer Ministry is in need of workers. If you would like to serve on the prayer Ministry, join us at our next meeting on January 9th, at 7:00 p.m. or contact Minister Beatrice Thompson by calling the church office at 703-521-7663. ************ Attention All Youth!! Each Thursday evening is Youth Bible Study for all ages from 7-8pm in the sanctuary. ************ 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#. ************ The Tabata Bootcamp (tabatabootcamp.com) and Power of Movement. Leslie LaPlace the owner of power of movement provides one-on-one classes with individuals (Cameron Station, Clarendon Fitness, Power of Movement), and leading exercise bootcamps, and also works with: Arlington County, Office of Senior Adult Programs, providing Senior Strength training and Boomer Bootcamp; Abs, Healthy Back and PowerSculpt classes for the Arlington County HealthSmart Program SeniorCise class, focusing on ensuring seniors remain active and maintain a healthy life. Tabata Bootcamp offers a high intensity interval training that boosts metabolism after exercise is over and can accommodate all fitness levels. This bootcamp is currently meeting in the Macedonia Multi-purpose room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Prices for the classes are: Monthly Rates (Paid in advance) Two 30-minute classes per week with a monthly charge of $85 Macedonia Baptist Church Members would pay only $70 per month Three 30-minute classes per week with a monthly charge $110 Macedonia Baptist Church Members would pay only $100 per month

The New Horizons Resource Ministry (NHRM) has placed employment information on the Church Website (Resources/Job Opportunities). Opportunities will continue to be posted on this link. For details on assistance with resumes, dress for success and interviewing assistance please call or visit the BAJCDC/ NSCS at 2229 S. Shirlington Road, contact #703-229-5650. ************ 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. ************ 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:
New Vendors and Hours at Arlington Farmers Market at Courthouse Plaza The Countys longest running farmers market never closesso no need to worry about finding wonderful local produce. The official winter season begins on January 4, but new vendors are already here with fresh, nutritious food for your holiday table. New vendors include New Morning Farm specializing in certified organic vegetables, berries and herbs; Lynnhaven River Brand, providing fresh oysters, clams and mussels and Spring Valley Farm & Orchard with a variety of vegetables, fruit and value added items such as pepper jelly, apple butter, peach preserves and salsa. The market is open every Saturday from 8am-noon, April through December. From January through March, the market is opens from 9am-noon. For more info visit http:// arlingtonparks.us. Unplugged Event for Tots! Unplug with Saturday programs where families disconnect from electronics and reconnect with each other through recreational and leisure activities. On January 11 from 1:30-3:30pm and January 25 from 3-5pm at Langston-Brown Community Center join us for Things That Rock! Explore new music and instruments; enjoy an interactive concert and educational music show presented by a family music specialist. Geared toward ages 3+; $10 per person. For more information contact 703-228-4773 or DPR-Elementary@arlingtonva.us. Register at [registration.arlingtonva.us] registration.arlingtonva.us using Activity Code: 730013. Public Meeting for Phoenix Bikes Come to a public meeting to discuss various options for a new education center for Phoenix Bikes and public restrooms along the W&OD trail and Walter Reed Drive. This meeting will give you background on Phoenix Bikes and its work to empower youths as well as information on developing a facility. The meeting is Tuesday, January 14 at 7pm at the Park Operations Building Conference Center, 2700 S. Taylor Street. 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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