Emessenger June 20 2013

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E-Messenger

Current MBC notices,

announcements, flyers, andcommunity information are as

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Join the Womens Ministry on the Early Rise Prayer Line Monday - Friday at 7:00amwhen the focus will be on Encouraging our Men. Dial-in #1-605-475-4000access code 1090828#.

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S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is this Saturday, June 22 from 6:30am8:45am in theMultipurpose Room. Volunteers are always welcome on distribution day to assist inassembling the orders.

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The CHURCH BAZAAR has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

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Be in attendance at the next VOICE meeting which will focus on discussing a newpublic priority for Arlington County affordable housing on this Sunday, June 23at 3:30pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The attached flyer has more details for thismeeting.

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Membership & Spiritual Development MinistrySickle Cell Sabbath is coming again this year! The 2013 Macedonia Sickle CellSabbath, a collaboration between Macedonia and the American Red Cross,

will be off-site at Drew Model School (3500 S 23rd Street, Arlington,Va.) onSunday, June 30th. The worship service will begin at 9:30 am (casual attire - noshorts or tank tops). The American Red Cross blood drive will take place in the Drewgymnasium from 9 am to 3 pm and the blood donations will be blue-tagged for sicklecell patients. Your sacrifice to give blood will be a blessing to patients who suffer withthis painful disease that requires numerous transfusions. You may sign-up in theNarthex or you can sign up on the Macedoniawebsite--www.mbcva.ws. Click"contact," fill in the form and insert "blood drive" in the comment box.

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Join the Womens Ministry on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 8:00 am 12:00 noon,for the Not Enough Love Workshop. Romans 12:9 -16 (NLT) says, Dont justpretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what isgood. The Workshop is free of charge, breakfast will be served and child care will beprovided. Please register at the Information Center or see Deaconess Pittmon orMinister Clarke for additional information.


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Dr. Hamlin has accepted a preaching invitation on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.at St. Johns Baptist Church, Keswick, VA for their Homecoming Service.The invitation requested Judah Choir to minister. Our ushers, officers and membersare asked to be a part of this worship service. You may reserve your seat now onthe commercial bus with payment ($20) at the Information Center. Thefinal date to pay to reserve your seat on the bus is this Sunday, June 23,2013.

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The next Noon Day Hour of Power will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at which time thespeakers will be MIT Noreen Murphy, MIT George Pittmon and MIT Cassandra Bates.

You can pick up a bagged lunch at the end of the service.

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Usher Ministrys Annual Day is Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm. Pastor Martin Pickett ofFirst Baptist Church of Merrifield will be the guest speaker. Make plans now tocelebrate with our Ushers, as their work is an important part of the worshipexperience at MBC!

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Christian Education News:July 22-25, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. will be Macedonias Vacation Bible School JesusFamily Reunion, The Remix! Everyone is invited; classes for all ages! Fun for the

entire family, and bring a friend! Spread the Word! See the attached flyer.

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Pull out the picnic baskets, pull out the games, make the potato salad, get your familytogether and prepare to have plenty big fun! The MBC Cookout is Saturday, July 27 at

Accotink Park. Save this date!

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We have received the June, July and August Daily Devotionals. It is with some regretwe will need to charge a small fee of $3 for each copy. Comments about the bookshave been positive and you can purchase your copy at the Information Center.


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If you cannot come to the church for the Weekly Noon Day Prayer on Wednesdays,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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If you know a member that is not receiving the weekly E-messenger, pleaseencourage them to send their e-mail address to the [email protected] so, theytoo, can be up-to-date on all activities of MBC and the community. Also rememberto contact the e-messenger if your e-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 are dis-tributed 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.

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CDs and DVDs of Sunday morning sermons are available for purchase after the7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center.

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The 2013 Bible study schedule is as follows

and begins at 7pm

Each 1st Wednesdaywill be Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone isencouragedand invited to attend.Every2nd Wednesdayof the month will be Pastors Bible Study which is opentoeveryone.Every3rd Wednesdayof the month will be Mens and Womens Bible Study.

Each 4th Wednesdaywill be Young Adult Bible Study.

The 5th Wednesdayof each month will be Leadership Night. All leaders ofMBCwill meet with Pastor Hamlin.


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COMMUNITY NEWS:Greenbrier Baptist Church, located at 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington, VA 22204, is hosting aCommunity Yard Sale this Saturday, June 22nd. See the attached flyer for additionalinformation.

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Attached is the upcoming Nauck Community Services Center events for the month ofJuly. For additional information on the NCSC, you may contact Alexis Williams, MSW,LGSW, Manager, Nauck Community Services Center, 2229 S. Shirlington Road,

Arlington VA 22206 703-229-5650 - [email protected] - www.bajcdc.org

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iCan Bike Camp Volunteers Wanted!Volunteer to change a child's life! iCan Bike (formally Lose the Training Wheels) isdesigned to help individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a bike independently.Spotters are needed July 29-August 2, 2013 at Kenmore Middle School (200 S.Carlin Springs Road) to run alongside the child as they learn, providing physical andemotional support. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and have sufficient staminaand strength to walk and run alongside a bike for 75 minutes. For more information orto volunteer, contact April Rosenthal at [email protected] or 703-228-4736.

Visitwww.arlingtonva.us/DPRfor complete 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 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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Summer Reading:July 18 - Aug 22

We are still seeking volunteers to read with youth on Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Even if you can onlycome to a few sessions, we would love for you join us! J oin theFacebook event for updated information.

Free Money Mastery Seminar with the Arlington Communi ty Federal CreditUnion:July 6, 2013

This seminar will take place at the NCSC from 10am - 11am. The following topics will be covered:

The Difference Between Credit Unions and Banks

Steps to Opening an Account

How to Set a BudgetManaging your ATM Usage and Debit Card Purchases

Visit the ACFCU's website at www.arlingtoncu.org for more information about the organization. J oin theFacebook eventfor updates.


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