Theme: “Adding to our Faith” Determined to be Effective Scripture: 2nd Peter 1:1-10

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. Invite others to join you on this call.

October 24, 2015

E-Messenger

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)

This Sunday is the Marine Corps Marathon and there w ill be m any street closings to accommodate the runners. For street closures and public transportation information during the marathon go to the following site: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2015/10/21/marine-corps-marathon-to-bring-traffic-transit-challenges-sunday/ ************ October is Pastor Appreciation Month. “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching” (1 Timothy 5:17)

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October 2015 has been designated Stewardship month. ************ October has been designated as Intercessory Prayer Month. ************ MISSIONS AND OUTREACH MINISTRY Foreign Missions Ministry will be collecting items each month to send to the Dominican Republic. This month (October) items that will be sent are men’s short sleeve shirts. These items will be accepted in the receptacle in the Narthex. ************ On Friday, November 6 from 9:45-11:30am, the IHCI (Interchurch Community Health Initiative) network wants to encourage church communities and leaders to attend Arlington and Alexandria’s Legislative Forum. This is an opportunity to meet with local Senators and Delegates to advocate on aging related issues before the General Assembly gets underway in January. Light breakfast refreshments will be offered. The goal is to have a wide representation of members from the faith based communities to voice their needs to advance legislation that supports the 60 plus population. See the attached flyer with additional information. ************

November is Pastor and MBC Anniversary Celebration month:

Sunday, November 1, 2015 – Macedonia Baptist Church 107th Anniversary Celebration (7:45 and 10:45am). Guest preacher, Dr. Harry White, Pastor, Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 – Anniversary Service, 7:00 p.m. Guest preacher, Reverend Patrick O. Thomas, Pastor, Dale City Christian Church, Dale City, VA. Saturday, November 7, 2015 – Family Fun Fellowship, 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Family Feud, Scrabble, Karaoke, Bid Whist, Spades and Children’s Activities) Sunday, November 8, 2015 – Pastor Hamlin’s 19th Anniversary Celebration (7:45 and 10:45am). Guest preacher, Dr. Darrell Macklin, Pastor, Saint Paul Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – Anniversary Service, 7:00 p.m. Guest preacher: Reverend Vernon C. Walton, Pastor, First Baptist Vienna, Vienna, VA. ************ On Saturday, November 14, 2015, we are going back to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the Miracle of Christmas!! Join us, as we go back in time to follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph and witness the greatest birth in history, the miraculous birth of Jesus the Savior! There is time to make plans to join us. See the attached flyer with all the details of the trip or speak with Minister or Deaconess Pittmon or Bro. Nate Giles. You may reserve your seat at the Information Center. ************ Dr. Hamlin and the Macedonia church body are invited to have an active part in the “I’m Grateful Service” on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Star Bethlehem, 29068 Bethlehem Church Road, Triangle, VA 22172-0409. Dr. Hamlin will bring the preached word and our Gospel Chorus will render the music. ************* Christmas Carolers are needed for Saturday, December 19, 2015. Join us in singing Christmas carols throughout the neighborhood and in delivering MBC Christmas cards. Hot chocolate will be provided. Let’s share the reason for the season! See Minister Tonia Heggs or Sister Karen Brown for more details. ************

The Event Planning Ministry is still looking for servants to be a part of this Ministry. If you are interested in assisting with the planning of all MBC events, please send an email to eventplanning@mbcva.ws or contact the church office.

Building Christian Leadership

The Usher Ministry is currently seeking devoted servants to be a part of our Ministry. As Christians, and especially as Ushers, we are representing Christ. Colossians 3:17 says, "And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of Jesus Christ." If you are interested in becoming a vital part of this ministry, please contact Evelyn Jordan, Coordinator or the Church Office.

************ CDs and DVDs of all Worship services and Revivals are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ To receive immediate updates on events, severe weather alerts, closings, and inspirational messages from Macedonia, join our instant message group. Text to 41411. The message is: mbcva. Type your full name when instructed. ************ 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

Arlington Branch NAACP - President, Karen Nightengale Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street, S. Arlington, VA 22204, phone: 703-920-1100. All are welcome……..It takes everyone to lift up a community. ************ The NCSC will collect new and gently used men's, women's and children's coats from now until November 6. See the attached flyer. All donations will be professionally cleaned by Presto Valet Dry Cleaners of Alexandria, located at 1623 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria VA 22302. This is the 4th year they have donated their services to this event!! Please drop off donations at the NCSC (2229 S. Shirlington Road, Arlington VA 22206). A receptacle has been placed in the Narthex at MBC to receive donations. Call 703-229-5650 or email info@bajcdc.org for arrangements for pick-up of large donations or to become a donation site! Every coat donated will find a new home here in Arlington and will help keep our friends and neighbors warm this winter!

Bible Study Schedule 7pm

Each 1st Wednesday is Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Pastor’s Bible Study is open to everyone.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Pastor’s Bible Study is open to everyone.

Each 4th Wednesday is Young Adult Bible Study.

The 5th Wednesday of each month is 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 com ing 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 visi ng the monthly calendar of events at the MBC website at

www.mbcva.ws

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