E-MESSENGER

August 12, 2016

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)

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.

INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU ON

THIS CALL.

There are numerous events and activities at MBC and in

the community. Please take a moment to carefully

review the attached announcements, flyers, and

information and make note of the appropriate deadlines.

Mission: “Transforming Lives through the Discipleship of Jesus Christ”

Vision: “Becoming ACTIVE Disciples through Commitment, Witness,

Love and Relationship”

Worship Service will be at 9:30 a.m this Sunday, August 14.

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SHARE m enu for August is attached. Please place your order by Monday, August 15th at the Information Center, on line at www.mbcva.ws or by calling the church office (703) 521-7663. SHARE distribution day is Saturday, August 27th in the Multipurpose Room from 6:45—8:45am. Extra hands are always welcome to assist in assembling the SHARE packages. Just arrive at 6:00am in the Multipurpose Room. ************ If you are attending the Installation Service and/or Gala for Pastor-Elect Reverend Todd A. Brown on August 27 and 28, 2016, the itinerary for the Installation is as follows: Saturday, August 27, 2016 5:00 a.m. - Depart Macedonian Baptist Church 9:00 a.m. - Arrive in Smithfield, NC 10:15 a.m. - Depart Smithfield, NC 2:00 p.m. - Arrive in Orangeburg, SC (Country Inn & Suites - 731 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC) Sunday, August 28, 2016 5:00 p.m. - Depart New Mount Zion Baptist Church 9:00 p.m. - Arrive in Smithfield, NC 10:00 p.m. - Depart Smithfield, NC 2:00 a.m. - Arrive at Macedonia Baptist Church ************ Pastor Hamlin's 20th Anniversary Celebration - Save-the-dates:

Saturday, September 17th: Praise Palooza at 5:30 p.m., Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday, October 9th: Evening of Jazz with Robert Person @ 5:30 p.m., Bus Boys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Sunday, November 13th: Anniversary Banquet @ 5:30 p.m., Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA. You can reserve your place after each service with a $25 non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due November 6th. ************

Guest Preachers for Church and Pastor Anniversaries: ● Sunday, November 6, 2016 (both services) - Pastor-Elect Reverend Todd A. Brown ● Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Dr. Charles E. Booth ● Sunday, November 13, 2016 (both services) - Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood ● Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.

Pastor Hamlin is being honored by the Arlington Housing Corporation (AHC) at it’s 40th Anniversary Celebration for his efforts in preserving and developing affordable housing in Arlington. A flyer is attached with additional information and the link to purchase a ticket to this event. ************ ** Generation Now’s Back to School Back Pack collaboration with the Bonder and Amanda Johnson CDC will be taking donations of school supplies to send students back to school with all the required supplies. There will be a donation receptacle at the picnic on Sunday and then in the Narthex to receive your donation. If you prefer, you may give a monetary donation at the Information Center or on line at www.mbcva.ws “online giving”. ** Attention, attention Macedonia church family and Nauck Community -- Generation Now and CDC have collaborated in this year's free backpack give-away drive. Please go to Macedonia’s website (www.mbcva.ws) and sign your child(ren) up to receive a free backpack before school starts, or go to the CDC office to sign them up as well. On the home page of the website click on the MBC Generation Now and the CDC backpack give-away. The last day to register your child will be Sunday, August 28th. You can pick up your back pack on Saturday, September 3rd at our Back to School Jam from 1-4 pm. Please share this information with those that may not have access to email and are the Macedonia church family or community. Free hair cuts and hair braiding will be offered as well on September 3rd. You may register your child(ren) on the MBC website to receive this free service. ** Youth Sunday School (ages 3-18) is held at 9:30am every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER. ** The Youth Usher Board is seeking youth that is interested in serving on the Youth Usher Board. Please see Mrs. Evelyn Jordan if you or your child is interested. ** The Youth Instrumental Ensemble would like any youth that has at least 3 years of experience playing an instrument to be a part of the ensemble. Please see Rev. Lois Nicholson to sign up for the Youth Ensemble.

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. ************ 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 eventplanning@mbcva.ws or contact the church office. ************ 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. ************ 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. ************ CDs and DVDs of all Worship services and Revivals are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ 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. ************

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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Parents and Students of Wakefield High School are invited to a Summer Chat with Principal Wilmore. On Sunday, August 14 at Macedonia Baptist on from 12:30 – 2:00pm in the Sanctuary. If you are an attending student or new student at Wakefield, or are interested to be a part of this chat you are invited to attend this Summer Chat. ************ Many of you participated in the 2015 ACPD Safety & Community Awareness Event last July. The event has been renamed this year and will take place in Au-gust. Let me know if your organization wants to have an information table at the event or participate in some other fashion. In any case, come to the event and enjoy the attractions! Please forward this information to family, friends, and neighbors! The Arlington County Police Department is hosting the 2016 ACPD Block Party on August 27, 2016. The event will take place at Kenmore Middle School, 200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, Virginia,m from 9am to 4pm. Planned attraction include: 15 Minutes Behind the Badge Participants will receive a brief training from police instructors on police tac-tics, attend a simulated Roll Call to gather information, and play the role of a po-lice officer in two live scenarios. ACPD KidZone There will also be a KidZone inside the school featuring kid-friendly activities like trying on police equipment, learning about fingerprints, exercising, and play-ing video games. - Vehicle VIN-etching A free service offered by the Virginia State Police which etches the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the vehicle's windows as a deterrent to auto theft.

- Distracted Driving Simulator Participants will drive a golf cart through a cone course while being distracted by various methods including the use of special goggles. This event highlights the dangerous effects of distracted driving. - Police Vehicle Expo Police specialty vehicles will be on display, including a police motorcycle, the Mobile Command Vehicle, the Chooser Cruiser, and a SWAT Armored Personnel Carrier. - Police K-9 Demonstrations K-9 handlers will discuss and demonstrate some of the capabilities of their canine partners. - Police Motorcycle Demonstrations Motorcycle officers will demonstrate some of the riding skills needed to perform their work.

- Bicycle Registration This free service registers bicycles with the County so it is possible to identify and recover them if they are stolen. - Child Safety Seat Inspection A certified child safety seat inspector will verify that child safety seats are properly installed to best protect children. - Inflatable attractions A moon bounce and similar activities will be available for kids. - Free food and drinks Rockland's BBQ and Grilling Company is providing free food. Free cold drinks will also be available due to the generosity of Coca-Cola. - Music There will be a live DJ from HOT 99.5 providing entertainment. - Various informational tables There will be a variety of County and private organizations with informational tables and free giveaway items. Don't miss out on this opportunity to interact with Arlington County public safety personnel! Corporal Steve Gomez Third District Team Arlington County Police Department Phone: 703-228-4130 Email: sfgomez@arlingtonva.us

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.

************ PLEASE TAKE NOTE: There should be no walking in the sanctuary during prayer, the message or altar call, unless you are com ing to the altar. If there is an emergency, please request the usher’s assistance. Thank you.

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Are you praying for, visiting, and/or calling the 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

******** Network******** MBC Website: www.mbcva.ws

Facebook: www.facebook.com@MacedoniaBaptistChurcharlington, va Twitter: www.twitter.com@mbc_arlington

Travel Arrangements to New Mount Zion Baptist Church 1789 Amelia Road, Orangeburg, S.C.,

on Saturday August 27, 2016 to attend

The Installation Service for Reverend Todd A. Brown on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Transportation will be provided via bus, D.C. Trails, lodging will be at the Country Inn & Suites, 731 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, S.C. (free internet, breakfast & parking).

There will also be a Semi Formal Gala on Saturday, evening, August 27, 2016, at an

additional non-refundable cost of $25.00. The total cost per person, for transportation, lodging and the Gala:

($50.00 non-refundable deposit is required immediately to secure your seat)

Cost for bus, 1 person lodging, and the Gala per person is $225

Cost for the bus, 2 people lodging together and the Gala per person is $168.50

Cost for the bus, 3 people lodging together and the Gala per person is $152.50

Cost for the bus, 4 people lodging together and the Gala per person is $145.00

Cost for the bus and 1 person lodging is $192

Cost for the bus and 2 people lodging together per person is $144

Cost for the bus and 3 people lodging together per person is $128

Cost for the bus and 4 people lodging together per person is $122

The cost for just transportation $95

The deadline for complete payment is July 24, 2016!

Reservation requests made after the July 24

th deadline are subject to seat, and room

availability. Total cost is required! +++++ If you are sharing a room, it is your responsibility to select your roommate. If

roommate is not selected, you will be assigned a room randomly.++++++

The bus will depart Macedonia Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27, 2016 (time to be announced). Persons planning to ride the bus to Orangeburg, S.C., but, have made lodging arrangements elsewhere, must secure their own transportation from Country Inn & Suites to their lodging, Gala on Saturday evening, and to the New Mount Baptist Zion Church on Sunday, August 28th.

Payments are accepted in the Narthex (Trustee/Diaconate) following each worship service, our website: www.mbcva.ws, click Events, in the Church Office or mailed to Macedonia Baptist Church Office, 2229 South Shirlington Road, Suite B, Arlington, VA 22206.

SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 9:30AM