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E-MessengerCelebrating 105th Church Anniversary & 17th Pastoral Anniversary

The current MBC notices,

announcements, flyers, and community

information are as follows...

Macedonia Baptist ChurchDr. 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)

Emp h a si s fo r t h e mon t h o f No v em ber - Rel a t i o n sh i p t h r o u g h T h a n k sg i v i n g

S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day

Joint Thanksgiving Eve Service

Feeding Those Who Are Less Fortunate

See all the details inside.


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S.H.A.R.E. Distribution day is this Saturday, November 23 in the MultipurposeRoom from 6:30am-8:45am. Extra help is needed for this Distribution Day. Noneed to sign up or call anyone, just show up at 6:30am.

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MBCs Thanksgiving eve worship will be with Mount Zion Baptist Church andMetropolitan Baptist Church on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church

1400 First Street N. W.(Corner First and P Streets N. W.)

Washington, DCThe church van will be available, but you must register your space at the InformationCenter.

This will be a wonderful, spirit filled worship with three churches worshiping on the

night before Thanksgiving.

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For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and yougave 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 FeedThose 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 atbajcdc.org/donate to make a monetary donation or stop by the Information Center tomake a monetary or food donation, volunteer to set-up, serve, hospitality, clean-upor to sign up a family or individual to join us At the Table on ThanksgivingDay. Contact Michelle Johnson or La Rissa Ferrell for additional information.

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Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Sunday, December 8Colgate will visit the MBC Youth and Teen Church to extend free dental screenings

and educate the youth on oral health hygiene. Colgate reaches out to childrenaround the world and we are very excited that MBC Youth will be recipients ofColgates important mission to build a lifetime of healthy habits. Ages 1-12 willreceive these services and parental consent is required the day of the event.

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11th Discipleship Ministry Graduation Service is Wednesday, December 18 at 7pm.See the attached flyer for further details.


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The Mens Ministrywould like to invite everyone to an afternoon football fellow-ship on Sunday, December 22, 2013. This fellowship will be held immediatelyfollowing the 10:45am Worship service. We are asking everyone to wear yourfavorite football team jersey or t-shirt at the 10:45am service. This fellowship is apotluck event and we ask that if you willing to bring in your favorite dish, please signup and state what food item you will be bringing at the Information Center. Anyquestions please feel free to contact MIT George Pittmon or Deacon Darryl Bates.

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Attention All Youth!! Each Thursday evening is Youth Bible Study for all ages from7-8pm in the sanctuary.

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The New Horizons Resource Ministry (NHRM) has placed employment information

on the Church Website (Resources/Job Opportunies). Opportunities will continue tobe posted on this link. For details on assistance with resumes, dress for success andinterviewing assistance please call or visit the BAJCDC/ NSCS at 2229 S. ShirlingtonRoad, contact #703-229-5650.

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Do you have that someone on your holiday gift list that has everything? Do you havesomeone on your list and are pondering what to get them as a gift? Well here is youranswer! Get them a ticket to go with you on Saturday, March 29, 2014to the

Sight and Sound Theater to see the production of MOSES!! There is plenty oftime to make full payment. See the attached flyer with all the details of the trip orspeak with MIT or Deaconess Pittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour. You may reserve yourseat at the Information Center.

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If you cannot come to the church for theWeekly Noon Day Prayer onWednesdays, you can call in and participate on the Conference Call Prayer Line:

Dial-in Number: 712-775-7000, Participant Access Code: 115939#.


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Please call or have someone to contact the church office if you desire prayer, hospitalvisit, and/or communion during an extended illness or for a family member. Once theoffice receives your request, a tribal leader will contact you. Thank you.

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Virginia Hospital Center is facilitating a FREE six-week Bereavement Workshopbeginning Wednesday, November 6, 2013. See the attached flyers for additionaldetails and dates.

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Please encourage members to send their e-mail address to [email protected] toreceive the weekly E-Messenger. Also remember to contact the e-messenger if youre-mail address has changed.

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All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to thechurch clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected]. The Sunday bulletins aredistributed by e-mail and limited copies are available on Sundays for our Forerunnersand visitors and those who do not have access to e-mail.

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CDs and DVDs of Sunday morning sermons are available for purchase after the

7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

For All of You, With Warm ThanksI want to thank all of you, not just for what you did, which was wonderful, but forthe warmth and the caring you put into it. Youre all very special people. Thanks formaking me feel special, too.

Fondly, Deaconess Elnora Mills.


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COMMUNITY NEWSThe NCSC's 4th Annual Coat Drive has kicked off its coat collection. Coat distributionto the community will take place on Saturday, December 14th. Please see the attached

flyer for details.

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Arlington Families Unplugged!Learn, grow and play with us! Partake in Saturday programs where families discon-nect from electronics and reconnect with each other through recreational and leisureactivities. Get active with us with Family Fun Fitness, Nov. 9, 2:30-4:30pmand Nov. 23, 3-5pm.For more information, call 703-228-0551, email [email protected], visit the Elementary Servicespage, or check out ourFamilies Unplugged flyer(PDF).

Family Skate NightsJoin the crowd at Thomas Jefferson Centerevery Saturday night from October19,2013 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 Nightsfrom 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 pagefor more info.

Parents' Night OutLet us watch the kids while you enjoy a Friday night out! Join us atWalter Reed Com-munity Centerwhere children ages 4-11,will enjoy face painting, balloon art, make andtake 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 703-228-4747 or register online.

What would you like to see at The Mill?Now thatArlington Millis open wed like to know what additional programs andservices youd like to see at Arlington Mill. Please take this short surveyto help us

gauge community interest.

Got a tree you love?Nominate it for an Arlington County Notable Tree designation. There's no cost tonominate 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 belovedtree can be recognized for its size, age, species, historical interest or just because itsheld near and dear to your neighborhood. Visit our Notable Tree pagefor moreinformation. Nominations due December 1.


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Come Play with Us!Sign up athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RCJHGYazBq2qpOxdKQskeg_3d_3d(copy this link into yourbrowser) for your free subscription to the E n j oy A r l i n g t o n ! catalog, ArlingtonCountys guide to recreation classes and programs. We mail the catalog quarterly tokeep you informed of our latest class information, registration dates and times, policychanges and other useful information! As a reminder resident online registration for

Winter classes begins on Dec. 11 at 7am for Gymnastics and 730am for allother classes.

Bill Thomas AwardThe Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Awardis calling for nominations! Do youknow someone who is dedicated to park services and improving our community? Thisaward is to pay tribute to park volunteers and encourage residents who demonstratecommitment and support for the parks programs, natural resources and public openspaces. Accepting nominations now through February 14, 2014. Read more about

the award.

For information on the above Arlington County activities and to view thesuggested flyers, visit http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx


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Bible Study Scheduleat 7pm

Each 1st Wednesdaywill be Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone is encouragedand invited to attend.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month will be Pastors Bible Study which is open toeveryone.Every 3rd Wednesday of the month will be Mens and Womens Bible Study.

Each 4th Wednesdaywill be Young Adult Bible Study.

The 5th Wednesday of each month will be Leadership Night. All leaders of MBCwill meet with Pastor Hamlin.

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Parents, while you are in service or performing ministry, please be mindful that youare responsible to know where your children are at all times. If you permit them toleave you for restroom breaks, etc., they must return to you at an appropriate timeand not be left unsupervised. We appreciate your cooperation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE: There should be no walking in the sanctuary duringprayer, the message or altar call, unless you are coming to the altar. If there is anemergency, please request the ushers assistance. Thank you.

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Are you praying for, visiting, and/or callingthe sick and shut-in?

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Keep up on all events at Macedonia by visiting the

monthly calendar of events at the MBC website at

www.mbcva.ws

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Facebook: www.facebook.com@MacedoniaBaptistChurcharlington, vaTwitter: www.twitter.com@mbc_arlington


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