Emessenger August 15 2013

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E-MessengerOur emphasis for the month of August: Love through Kindness

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)

Noon Day prayer,

hour of power and

Bible Study Will not be held during the

month of August.



Remember Worship Service is at 9:30am this Sunday . The attire for themonth of August is casual, but please no torn jeans, shorts or tank tops.3rd Sunday (Aug. 18) Service –Youth Thematic Sunday “Kindness through Love”

4th Sunday (Aug. 25) Service - Missions & Outreach Sunday

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THEMATIC SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER 1st Sunday (Sept. 1) 9:30a.m. Communion Service- Bridging the Gap

“ GENERATIONAL SERVICE”In celebration of all the generations of MBC we will highlight each generation. Eachmember is asked to wear the color that represents your generation. If you were born

before 1945– Purple between 1946-1959– Light Blue between 1960-1972– Red

between 1973-1985– Yellow between 1986-2013- Orange

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Sunday, September 8 is Homecoming and designated Family & Friends Day .Invite your family, friends, and former members to come and worship with us for ourHomecoming at 7:45am and/or the 10:45am Worship Services. Dinner will beserved after the 10:45am service.

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S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, August 24. See the attached flyer for all thedetails.

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MBC’s semi-annual church meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00pm. All MBC members are invited to be a part of this meeting.

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We’re going back to the Sight and Sound Theater !!! We’re going to see theproduction of MOSES. There is plenty of time to make plans to go with us in March2014. See the attached flyer with all the detail of the trip or speak with MIT orDeaconess Pittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour.



Christian Education Updates: SAVE THE DATES:

Mid-September 2013: Teacher Training & DevelopmentRequired for all Sunday School Teachers and Discipleship FacilitatorsIf anyone is interested in this training, you are welcomed to attend!Registration coming shortly.

September 16, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.: Fall Discipleship Classes BeginNew Class: Discipleship 1A; Register Your Seat Today! More information will follow.

September 25, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.:Celebrating our 10th Discipleship Graduation!

September 27-29, 2013: Christian Education Weekend – More info to follow.STAY TUNED!

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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. Thank you.

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An important six week workshop on bereavement sponsored by the Virginia HospitalCenter is being offered. The Interchurch Health Initiative organization that MBC is apart of received this information to encourage members who may need this vitalrestorative service to take advantage of this workshop. This is a free limited group

bereavement workshop available to the public. Michael Knapik is a licensed

professional counselor and chaplain at VHC. The attached flyer has additional details.

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COMMUNITY NEWS:

Nauck Civic Association is in the midst of its membership drive. See the attached flyerfor details.

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Attached is a flyer for our Saturday Food Distribution. Please note that to be signedup, individuals need to come in during business hours and meet with us. They must

bring proof of residency (ID, lease, etc.) and last pay stub/ proof of income (i.e. SocialSecurity award letter). They are able to come once as a walk in, if they would like tocheck it out before signing up.

If they already receive food from AFAC at a different location, they are able to switchto our site. It takes a few days though, so they should come in and request the switchearly in the week, if they plan to pick up food here on a Saturday.

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4v4 Adult Flag Football Tournament

Join us under the lights, August 24, 3pm-midnight, at Long Bridge Park<http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/parks/LongBridgePark.aspx> for the second annual adult 4v4 flag foot-ball tournament <http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/scripts/sports/page86591.aspx>.Divisions include both COED and Men's. Teams must play a three game minimum, top teams qualify for play-offs. The fee is $100 per team. Email Megan Carney <http://www.arlingtonva.us/Scripts/FeedbackForm.aspx?

to=mcarney&dom=arlingtonva.us> for more information or to register.

Family Fun: Campfires at Long Branch and Gulf Branch Nature Centers!

The whole family is invited to join us every Saturday this summer (except Aug. 24), 7-8pm, for some old-fashioned fun! Campfire programs include stories, songs, games, special live animal guests and of course,S'mores! This summer topics will range from Rascally Raccoons to High-flying Hawks to Buzzing Bees. $5 feeper participant, registration not required for children age 2 and under. For more information, contact theNature Centers<http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/nature/NatureCenters.aspx>, or read the Family Fun Campfires flyer<http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/

parksrecreation/documents/file89972.pdf > (PDF).

Please invite others to get these regular updates. Have them subscribe <http://arlingtonparks.us/enews.html>to our e-newsletter to receive the latest and greatest news and updates from the Department of Parks andRecreation in Arlington County.

************Nauck Civic and Community and Pride Day 2013 is on Saturday, September 21, from12noon til 5pm. See the attached flyer for further details.



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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 during prayer, the message or altar call, unless you are coming to the altar. If there is anemergency, 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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