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There are numerous upcoming events and activities at MBC. Please take a moment to carefully review the attached announcements,

flyers, and community information and make note of the appropriate deadlines.

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: Generosity; Transforming Your Heart (The Faith of the Disciple)

7 at 7 on Wednesday

Join Pastor Hamlin on the prayer line for approximately 7 minutes

each Wednesday morning at 7:00am Dial–in Number: (712) 432-1212

ID: 373-561-388

The MBC website has a new look! And guess what else…you can now pay your tithes, offerings and make other payments online! When you visit the website at www.mbcva.ws, click on the “Online Giving” tab and follow the easy steps to make your donation at any time of the day or night on any day of the week. There are additional enhancements on the site...check it out. ************ The African American Leadership Council of Arlington and the Citizens of Northern Virginia cordially invite you to Virginia’s 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum on Friday, May 16, 2014. Additional details are on the attached flyer.

************ S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day is Saturday, May 17 in the Multipurpose Room from 6:00am—8:45am. ************ Women’s Day Worship services will be on Sunday, May 18th at 7:45am and 10:45am. All women are asked to wear the color purple. See the attached flyer for additional information. ************ The next Noon Day Hour of Power will be Wednesday, May 21, at which time Min. Janice Clarke will bring the preached word. You can pick up a bagged lunch as you head back to the office at the end of the service. *********** The Heart and Soul Ministry will present a life-changing play entitled “The Shot that Saved Me” on Friday, May 30. This true-story play is written and directed by Bro. Jeff Haskins and the cast has been rehearsing and preparing this presentation to be a blessing to you. See the attached flyer for additional details, and be sure to arrive promptly to get a good seat. ************ The Recreation Ministry invites you to join them to see the musical THE LION KING at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, July 20 at 7:30pm. See the attached flyer for ticket information and take advantage of the payment plan. The final payment is due on or before June 1, 2014.

Membership & Spiritual Development Ministry Sickle Cell Sabbath will be back again this year on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 9:30 am at Drew Model School (3500 S. 23rd St., Arlington, Va.). This worship service is collaborated with the American Red Cross, which will accept your blood dona-tions for sickle cell patients, who require multiple blood transfusions to control this painful disease that often results in strokes. Please sign up in the narthex after each service beginning Sunday, May 4, 2014 or online at www.mbcva.ws, click “Event Registration.” Give life!! For further information, see the attached flyer and you may also contact Rev. Lois Nicholson at LNicholson@mbcva.ws. ************ Dr. Hamlin has accepted an invitation to bring the preached word on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Keswick, VA for their Revival Service. The Macedonia congregation is invited to join in this worship service. A commercial bus will be available to travel to Keswick, VA on Sunday, July 13, 2014. The bus will depart MBC immediately after the second service. Individuals that plan to ride the bus must pay in full -- there will be no refunds. The cost per person is $20. The last day to reserve your seat is June 15, 2014. ************ All requests to the Trustee Ministry should be submitted by e-mail at TrusteeMinistry@mbcva.ws. This e-mail address is also to be used to contact any individual trustee regarding MBC business. ************ Please join me in welcoming Demetrius Norman and Rev. Thomas Bolen as new additions to our MBC Music Ministry Staff. Bro. Demetrius Norman is serving as the new Music Director for the Bells of Joy, YCC, and our Praise Team. Rev. Tom Bolen has come on-board as the new Music Director/Keyboardist for our Gospel Chorus and Male Chorus. Both of these gentlemen come to use with a wealth of music ministry experience and a great passion for kingdom building. Please give them your prayers and support as they step into their new assignments. Thank you, DAVID NELSON Minister of Music

A free weight control event ("Beat the Scale") will be held at Virginia Hospital Center. You must register for this event that is scheduled for June 14, 2014. See the attached flyer for full details. ************ The Arlington Commission on Long-Term Care Residences and The Arlington Commission on Aging would like to recruit you to work on one or both of these Commissions. See the attached flyer for details. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Maimoona N. Bah-Duckenfield, LCSW, Program Director, Area Agency on Aging, Arlington Aging and Disability Services, 2100 Washington Blvd. 4th Fl., Arlington, VA 22204-5703, 703-228-1709 (Direct), 703-228-1019 (Fax). ************ Members are needed to serve on the Prayer Ministry. Please contact the church office at 703-521-7663 or Deaconess Rosa Dunkley if you have any questions. ************ 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. ************ Members, if you have moved, or if your home, cell or work phone numbers have changed, please fill out a Change of Address form at the Information Center. 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.

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COMMUNITY NEWS: Nauck Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 17th. See the attached flyer. Thank you! Alexis Williams, MSW, LSW, LGSW Manager, Nauck Community Services Center 2229 S. Shirlington Road Arlington, VA 22206 703-229-5650 www.bajcdc.org www.Facebook.com/NCSCArlington

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55+ Fitness Day Celebrate National Fitness month with 55+ Fitness Day! Join the fun on Wednesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Walter Reed Community Center. Enjoy fitness activities and demos for all levels like boomer boot camp and dance fusion. This event is free, for more information or to register call 703-228-0955 or jcollins@arlingtonva.us or visit the event page.

Turtle Trot Lace up your sneakers and join us Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lower Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester Street, North 4th Street Entrance) for this chip-timed, certified 5k race to support Arlington’s turtle and wildlife rehabilita-tion and education programs. Be sure to also catch some real turtle races afterwards! For more information call 703-228-6535 or email cfairweather@arlingtonva.us Register at Active.com after Jan. 1. $30 fee for adults and teens, $15 fee for children 12 and under. For more info visit www.arlingtonva.us/dpr search “turtle trot.”

Neighborhood Day On Saturday, May 17, neighborhoods across Arlington will organize events ranging from picnics to sporting events. A beloved Arlington tradition, Neighborhood Day brings communities together to enjoy the great outdoors (or indoors) and strengthens ties between neighbors. Arlington offers some great resources to help get the party started including moon bounces, face painters, fire trucks, help organizing stream cleanups and walkabouts, picnic areas and more! Tell us how you’re celebrating! Visit our webpage and fill out the Neighborhood Day Activities Form to send us details on your activity. All neighborhood activities will be listed on the Neighborhood Day web-page. For more information about how to get involved in Neighborhood Day, email Laura Barragan at lbarragan@arlintonva.us.

Want Trees? Tree Canopy Fund program was created to increase the tree canopy in Arlington County by planting trees on private property and supporting maintenance of champion trees and public education and outreach projects. This year the program will only offer large trees, with mature height ranging from 40 to 100 feet. Groups eligible to receive grants for tree planting include civic and homeowner associa-tions, community nonprofit organizations, civic service clubs, church or school-related groups, and ad hoc neighborhood groups. The tree canopy fund can be used to plant trees on any private property location including homeowner’s yards, condo association property, apartment property, places of worship property, and in private clubs. Online applications must be received by midnight on Friday, June 20. For full info or to apply visit our web page. For more community events and activities, additional information on any of the above-mentioned activities and to access the forms to be completed, please visit http://arlingtonparks.us./department/parksrecreation

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 Pastor’s Bible Study which is open to everyone.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month will be Men’s and Women’s 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.

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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 coming 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

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

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

ARE YOU THE ONE? The Media Ministry is seeking dedicated and committed members to be a part of its ministry. We are embarking on new projects and continuing projects and need additional members to help. Below is a list of some of the duties that the Media Ministry is responsible to carry out. You will see there are many projects and we ask that you carefully look over the list and pray that the Lord will lead you to be instrumental part of this Ministry. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gina Dykes or MIT George Pittmon or you may contact the church office.

 

Ministry Mission Statement 

To assist in the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the effort of Media and  Technology Services. 

  

AUDIO TECH  *Monitoring audio board sound levels *Placement of microphones wire and cordless microphones *Assist Music Ministry *Assist Dance Ministry with CD/digital music selections *Give instructions to Floor Techs of microphones stands and microphones *Give instructions to Floor Techs for communicating with the Music  *Record audio services (CD format) 

   

VIDEO/CAMERA TECH  

*Turn on all flat screens TV's *Monitor movement of worship services  *Video record all services (format of DVD) *Church announcements *First Sunday Communion Services Church Convent Reading *PowerPoint presentation for weddings, pictures of life for funerals   FLOOR TECH  *Assist Audio Tech  *Placement and removal of microphones stands *Make sure all cordless microphones are powered on during usage *Assist with shutting down equipment after service 

  

DUPLICATION TECH *Copy master CDs and DVDs for purchases *Create CD and DVDs labels *Maintain Sermon log ‐‐ Excel file   *Prepare/distribute requested CD and DVD orders 

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