17th Anniversary of our Pastor

Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. Theme: “Honoring Our Pastor with Overwhelming Love.”

Morning Worship Services

Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays)

Guest Messenger Reverend Dr. Darrell Macklin, Pastor

St. Paul Baptist Church, Washington, D.C

Music Ministry Praise Team, Unity in Worship and Living Water Liturgical Dance Ministry

A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR

November 17, 2013

Dear Co-laborers in Christ, "To God be the Glory for the great things He has done!” It is with great reflection as well as thanksgiving that I am able to experience 17 years of Pastoring this great church and people. God has been loving, gracious, merciful, faithful and miraculous toward the Macedonia Baptist Church. It is a blessing and a privilege to serve the Kingdom and God's people as I seek to equip the Saints for the work of ministry. For 105 years the Macedonia Baptist Church has been Worshipping and witnessing in the community. I am thankful to

share in such a rich history while "Transforming Lives through the Discipleship of Jesus Christ." God has blessed us a congregation of witnesses to share in the work of ministry together. I am thankful for all of those persons that I have been able to mutually labor with throughout these years. There are numerous persons that have prayed, encouraged, supported and walked with me in the faith. To each one and for each one I say thank you. I am thankful for my family in their love and support as they have taken this journey of faith with me. As we move into the days ahead, let us move with faith and a witness of love. The future is bright and there is a great work to be done. These past years have been experienced one day at a time. I invite you to join me in the days ahead by reflecting on the words written by author Ellen White in her work "In Steps to Christ," "Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work.” Let your prayer be, “Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.” This is a daily matter. Each morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus, day by day, you may be giving your life into the hands of God, and thus, your life will be molded more and more after the life of Christ.

In His Service,

Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. Pastor

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REVEREND DR. DARRELL MACKLIN, D.MIN.

The Reverend Dr. Darrell Macklin has served as pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., since November 1990. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Macklin graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland in 1979 (BS Computer Science). He received his Master of Divinity degree (1988) from the Howard University School of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry degree (1995) from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio. Dr. Macklin is an accomplished preacher and teacher. At Saint Paul, making disciples and developing leaders are among the many aspects of ministry regarded as critical to the church where more

than 150 disciples have been trained, equipped and commissioned to perform works of ministry. Many new Ministries have emerged as a result of this discipleship thrust including: Equipping, Evangelism, Fellowship, Vision, Grief & Crisis and Prayer Ministries along with very vibrant Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Dr. Macklin has also preached and taught numerous courses, workshops and seminars in churches and institutions throughout the country including courses taught at Howard University School of Divinity. He has also served as guest lecturer and instructor at the Liberia Theological Baptist Seminary, Monrovia, Liberia which has bestowed upon him an honorary doctoral degree. Dr. Macklin is affiliated with many worthy civic, community and social organizations. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Saint Paul House - a Community Residential Facility for women with Mental Health special needs and the St. Paul House II – a family residence for special needs clients. Dr. Macklin is also the President and founder of the Lifeline Community Development Corporation and Lifeline Ministries whose mission is to provide economic development and social services throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Dr. Macklin’s ministry is distinguished and is marked by visionary leadership in the community. As pastor and activist, Dr. Macklin is in the forefront of efforts to restore hope, rebuild communities and strengthen social institutions throughout the city. He is the past Co-chair of the Washington Interfaith Network, an organization of more than 50 faith institutions and churches citywide engaged in rebuilding communities and effecting positive social change. He is married to Renee Hall-Macklin and they are blessed to be the proud parents of two

children: Brittany Joy and Andrew Darrell.

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GOD’S INSTRUMENT

I see the hands that hold God’s word

And hold in prayer to seek His will.

I see the feet that walk the path

And offers of praise as from lofty hill.

I see the hands that serve Him well,

The ears that seek to hear His call,

The mouth that speaks truth and wisdom,

The busy feet that carry the message to all.

I see the heart that was pricked and entered

When God’s man answered the gospel call

And yielded His life as a humble servant,

A man who is willing, as was Apostle Paul.

I see all of this as he stands in the pulpit,

An instrument through which God speaks

The words of wisdom, of love and peace,

To lead and guide all those whom God seeks.

Judy Crowe

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Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., Pastor 3412 South 22

nd 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) Vision: "Becoming ACTIVE Disciples through our Commitment, Witness, Love, and Relationship”

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

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday, November 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Living Water Dance Ministry Rehearsal (FLC-Upper Level)

7:00 p.m. – Heart & Soul Substance Abuse Support Group Ministry (The Macedonian)

7:00 p.m. – Deacon in Training Class (Board Room)

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Discipleship Class 2A (FLC – Lower Level)

7:00 p.m. – Discipleship Class 3A (FLC –Upper Level)

7:00 p.m. – Discipleship Class 3B (Classroom 3)

7:00 p.m. – Baptismal Counseling (Board Room)

7:00 p.m. – Evangelism Ministry Meeting (Classroom 4)

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. – REVIVAL SERVICE

Guest Preacher: Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Senior Pastor, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL.

Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:00 p.m. – Discipleship 1A (Classroom 4)

7:00 p.m. – Teen Book Club “Thirsty Thursday” (Chapel)

Friday, November 22, 2013 No activities/meetings/rehearsals scheduled

Saturday, November 23, 2013 6:30 a.m. – S.H.A.R.E Distribution (Multipurpose Room)

10:00 a.m. – CEM Teacher Training Workshop (FLC –Upper Level)

10:00 a.m. – Male Chorus Rehearsal (TBD)

10:30 a.m. – Communications Ministry Meeting (Board Room)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our emphasis for the month of November – “Relationship through Thanksgiving” Today we are Celebrating Pastor Hamlin’s 17th Anniversary Dr. Darrell Macklin, Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. is our Guest Preacher (both services). Light refreshments will be served after the 10:45 a.m. service.

Do you or someone you know have pictures of Macedonia’s members, worship services, or events that you would like to share during the 105thChurch Anniversary? If so, please e-mail the pictures to: info@mbcva.ws. If unable to e-mail, deliver the pictures to the Information Center. Your pictures will be returned after they have been scanned.

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REVIVAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 – Guest Preacher: Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Senior Pastor,

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

CD’s are available following each Revival Service. Should you desire a copy of a Revival CD, please pre-pay at the Information Center (this will reduce the wait time). You may also pay in advance for DVD’s, however, DVD’s are not available until the following Sunday.

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Macedonia and the Nauck Community Services Center (NCSC) have partnered to Feed Those Who Are Less Fortunate on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at Macedonia Baptist Church from 1-4 p.m. Please lend a hand! To make a monetary donation online, sign up at NCSC at bajcdc.org/donate 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 LaRissa Ferrell for additional information. “Matthew 25:35 - 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. (NIV).”

* * * * * * * * Christian Education News: All teachers/facilitators ARE required to attend. Those who desire to teach are invited as well. Please register and purchase the book entitled: Teaching Today’s Teachers to Teach by Donald L. Griggs at the Information Center. Saturday classes 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Participant registration includes attendance at all six classes. Next Teacher Training Dates: November 23, 2013 • December 14, 2013 • January 11, 2014

Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-In Members

At Home Deacon Thomas Adams

Dorothy Burke Irene Lewis

Patricia Patterson Deaconess Estelle Williamson

Cherrydale Health Center

Ruth Brittain

Golden Living Center Lucy Venable

Potomac Center

Ruth Garner

Woodbine Health and Rehabilitation Evelyn Townes

Irene West

Macedonia Members: 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.

Worship Schedule

Baptism Worship Service

4th Sunday

10:45 a.m. Service Only

Bible Study Schedule 7:00 p.m.

1st Wednesday – Corporate Prayer & Praise 2

nd Wednesday – Pastor’s Bible Study

3rd

Wednesday – Men & Women’s Bible Study 4

th Wednesday – Young Adult Bible Study 5

th Wednesday – Leadership Night

Communion Worship Service 1

st Sunday

7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Sunday School

9:45 – 10:20 a.m. (2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays)

Sunday Morning Worship Service 1

st through 4

th Sunday

7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. 5

th Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Youth and Teen Church 2

nd Sunday

10:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center

Youth Led Worship Service 3

rd Sunday

10:45 a.m. Service Only