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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

Are you encouraging family and friends to call in?

While you are on vacation, you can pay your tithes and offering on line! Visit MBC’s website at www.mbcva.ws, click “Online Giving” to give your tithes and offering. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple...I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! Malachi 3:10 (NLT) ************ Membership & Spiritual Development Ministry Sickle Cell Sabbath is this 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 be accepting your blood donations for sickle cell patients, who require multiple blood transfusions to control this painful disease that often results in strokes. ************ S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day is Saturday, June 28 in the Multipurpose Room from 6:00am—8:45am. The S.H.A.R.E. menu for July is attached. Place your orders on or before Monday, July 14. ************ Friday, July 11th is Pastor Hamlin’s Birthday. Members that would like to bring cards, gifts, and well wishes to our Pastor, a gift box will be placed at the Information Center for collection of these items; or you may place the labeled white envelopes (that are located in the pocket of the chairs) with your monetary gift in the offering plate. ************ 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. ***********

Summer Worship Schedule

Sunday, June 30 — 9:30am Worship Service at Drew Model School Each Sunday in July Worship Service at 7:45am and 10:45am

Casual attire (no shorts or tank tops) Each Sunday in August — one Worship Service at 9:30am

Casual attire (no shorts or tank tops) Sunday, September 7— one Worship Service at 9:30am

Casual dress (no shorts or tank tops)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!

Vacation Bible School is July 14—16, 2014. You are asked to register for VBS at the Information Center or online at www.mbcva.ws and click “Event Registration”.

Additional information is on the attached flyer.

MBC’s Annual Cookout is Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield, VA. MBC will prepare the hotdogs, hamburgers, fried fish and have the

beverage. You can bring your basket of side dish(es), fruit and dessert to share! Additional information on the cookout is on the attached flyer.

************ The Ushers Annual Day is Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 3:00. Rev. Albert Jackson, Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA will be the guest speaker. Let’s plan to come out and celebrate the dedicated service of our Ushers Ministry. ************ We are excited for the previous Daily Devotionals sales. The inventory for June, July and August is depleted! It is our goal to have additional copies available for the September, October and November quarter. We will need your continued support to purchase and distribute the Devotionals. Continue to encourage your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church ministries and church members to enrich their lives with the daily reading. ************ 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. ************ 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.

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COMMUNITY NEWS:

Free Laser Tag Teens are invited to join other Arlington youth and friends on July 3rd from 1-5 p.m. at Ultra Zone, http://www.ultralasertag.com/, 3447 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041, for unlimited laser tag games. Great way to kick off the holiday weekend! Register at registration.va.us to ensure free play! ************

According to researcher, Richard Allington, "summer reading loss accounts for at least 80 percent of the reading achievement gap by 9th grade." To counter this trend, for the second summer in a row APS is providing the Traveling Reading Trolley to Drew families. The Traveling Reading Trolley will pick-up students and an adult family member from Drew Model School at 5:30 pm and carry them to the Shirlington Library for a night of fun that includes library card registration, read alouds and book selection. Partici-pants will return to Drew at 8:30 pm. Each week students will learn about a new habitat and enjoy a visit from a live animal that makes its home there. The Traveling Reading Trolley operates on:

July 9 - July 16 - July 23 - July 30

Families are invited to attend all four sessions. We are in need of volunteers to assist families on the trolley and at the library. If you know of anyone who may be interested they can contact me via the email address below or on 703-228-8129. As always, we greatly appreciate you sharing this information with your members. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference at Drew Model School.

Gregory Taylor Minority Achievement Coordinator Drew Model School/APS County-wide Phone: 703-228-8129 (Drew) Phone: 703-228-8628 (Syphax Education Center) Fax: 703-979-0892 Email: gregory.taylor@apsva.us

MOVE is an opportunity this summer for African-American males with disabilities who are rising 9th and 10th graders. It is a 3-day free event, mileage and all meals provided. It is for students and their parents and will be held in Charlottesville, July 23-25. The focus is on overcoming barriers, becoming self-determined, and graduating from high school, college and career-ready. Registration is limited to 50 participants; there are still spaces available. See the attached flyer for more information. Diane Loomis, Ph.D. Transition Coordinator TTAC George Mason University ************

Nauck scholarships are available. There are THREE separate scholarships for seniors, each $500. Attached is the information on each scholarship and the application. You must be a resident of the Nauck Community with a gpa of 2.5 or higher. You must be going to a 2 or 4 year college next year and submit two letters of recommendation. The deadline is July 31, 2014. ************

Firefly Festival Celebrate summer’s natural night lights, June 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith. Have fun and learn all about the critters that light up the night. Events include: bug hunts, games, crafts, walks and talks about fireflies. Bring your picnic blanket and dinner to enjoy as we wait for the sun to go down and the lights to come out. Cancelled if raining. For info call 703-228-6535. $7/person. To register visit reg-istration.arlingtonva.us. 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 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

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

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 needs your help. 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 

Gary Barbee Memorial Academic Award ($500.00)

Nauck Civic Association Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements: 1. Be a resident of the Nauck Community and a graduate of Arlington County Public High School, and has been accepted as a full time student (12 semester credit hours or more) in an accredited two or four year college , university, 2. technical or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 3. Posses at lease a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale 4. Demonstrated interest in math and has been active in the Nauck Community with tutoring/mentor programs, church, summer programs, etc. 5. Provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or commu-nity leader. Draft a 250 word essay on “How the Nauck Community can benefit in the Future from Your Business”.

Note scholarship will be paid upon providing proof of enroll-ment.

All applications received will be reviewed by the Nauck Civic Association Execu-tive Board Committee. The deadline for submitting your application must be post marked no later than July 31, 2014. The scholarship winner will be notified prior to and announced at the Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day, which is held the third Saturday I September. The scholarship award of $500.00 will be presented to the scholarship recipient (proof of enrollment re-quired prior to award). All scholarship applications are to be mailed or email to ncaarlington@gmail.com. Nauck Civic Association C/O NCA Education Committee PO Box 4037 Arlington, Virginia 22204-4037 Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application. NCA Education Committee

Jennie Davis Leadership Award ($500.00) Nauck Civic Association Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements: 1. Be a resident of the Nauck Community and a graduate of Arlington County Public High School, and has been accepted as a full time student (12 semester credit hours or more) in an accredited two or four year college, university, techni-cal or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educa-tion. 2. Posses a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale 3. Demonstrated community services implemented while serving in a leadership position. 4. Provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or commu-nity leader. Draft a 250 word essay on “What Have I Done for My Community”? Plus a separate essay to address additional questions on the application. *Note scholarship will be paid upon providing proof of enroll-ment. All applications received will be reviewed by the Nauck Civic Executive Board Committee. The deadline for submitting your application must be post marked no later than July 31, 2014. The scholarship winner will be notified prior to and an-nounced at the Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day, which is held the third Saturday in September. The scholarship award of $500.00 will be presented to the scholarship recipient (proof of enrollment required prior to award). All scholarship applications are to be mailed or email to ncaarlington@gmail.com Nauck Civic Association C/O NCA Education Committee PO Box 4037 Arlington, Virginia 22204-4037 Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application. NCA Education Committee

Robert Winkler Service Award ($500.00) Nauck Civic Association Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements: Be a resident of the Nauck Community and a graduate of Arlington County Public High School, and has been accepted as a full time student (12 semester credit hours or more) in an accredited two or four year college, university, technical or higher education insti-tution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Posses a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrated commitment to a public service field of study. Provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or community leader. Draft a 250 word essay on “How I Can Serve My Community” plus a separate es-say to address additional questions (see application). *Note scholarship will be paid upon providing proof of enrollment. All applications received will be reviewed by the Nauck Civic Association Executive Board Committee. The deadline for submitting your application must be post marked no later than July 31, 2014. The scholarship winner will be notified prior to and an-nounced at the Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day, which is held the third Satur-day in September. The scholarship award of $500.00 will be presented to the scholar-ship recipient (proof of enrollment required prior to award). All scholarship applications are to be mailed or email to ncaarlington@gmail.com. Nauck Civic Association PO Box 4037 Arlington, Virginia 22204-4037 Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application. NCA Education Committee