E-MESSENGER

May 6, 2016

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: “A Higher Pursuit” Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

7 AT 7 ON WEDNESDAY. JOIN PASTOR HAMLIN ON THE

PRAYER LINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES EACH WEDNESDAY

MORNING AT 7:00 AM.

DIAL-IN NUMBER: (712) 432-1212 ID: 373-561-388.

INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU ON THIS CALL.

There are numerous events and activities at MBC and in the community. Please take a moment to carefully

review the attached announcements, flyers, and information and make note of the appropriate deadlines.

Mission: “Transforming Lives through the Discipleship of Jesus Christ”

Vision: “Becoming ACTIVE Disciples through Commitment, Witness,

Love and Relationship”

Place your SHARE order on or before Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Information Center, on line at www.mbcva.ws or by calling the church office (703-521-7663). The May menu is attached. SHARE distribution date is Saturday, May 21. Extra hands are always welcome to assist in assembling the SHARE packages. You do not have to call anyone, just arrive at 6:00am in the Multipurpose Room. ************ The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) will be at Macedonia on May 15th to give away FREE energy efficient LED lightbulbs. See the attached flyer for addition details. ************

CHOSEN Women’s Ministry: Still I Rise Empowerment Series: Saturday, May 21, 2016, Topic: Domestic Violence/Abuse, Speaker, Kahaliah Johnson, Author: Undefeated: Broken into Purpose. Saturday, June 18, 2016, Topic: Take off the Mask!, Speaker Pauline Rose Moore, Author: Gabreilla & Samantha: New Mom (a children’s book series for orphans, fosters and adoptees). See attached flyers. ************

Macedonia Baptist Church and Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ will be Together in Worship on Sunday, June 5 and Sunday, June 25 at 10:45am at MBC. Sacred Suppers are also planned for Wednesday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 22 at 7pm at MBC. See the attached flyer for further details.

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Dr. Hamlin will be the guest preacher at Christian Way Baptist Church on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. for their Men’s Day Worship. Everyone is invited to be a part of this worship service.

************ The Recreation Ministry is excited about MBC’s Worship Service and Annual Church Picnic to take place on Sunday, July 31. Activities will include: volleyball, basketball, tennis, board games and lots of food! If you would like to participate in a sport or volunteer for this event, please sign-up at the Information Center. Additional details are on the attached flyer.

Pastor Hamlin's 20th Anniversary Celebration -- Save-the-date: A banquet will be held in honor of Pastor Leonard L. Hamlin on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Army Navy Country Club. Get ready for singing, laughter, dancing and great fun!!! Additional details about the banquet and other events/activities are forthcoming.

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GENERATION NOW NEWSDESK

** Generation Now will have the Honor’s Celebration on Sunday, June 19, 2016 during the 10:45am service. They will be honoring all graduates and students who have excelled academically. Please see any member of the Youth Ministry to get your form. Forms must be submitted no later than Sunday, May 29, 2016.

** Youth Sunday School (ages 3-18) is held at 9:30am every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday. ** The Youth Usher Board is seeking youth that is interested in serving on the Youth Usher Board. Please see Mrs. Evelyn Jordan if you or your child is interested. ** The Youth Instrumental Ensemble would like any youth that has at least 3 years of experience playing an instrument to be a part of the ensem-ble. Please see Rev. Lois Nicholson to sign up for the Youth Ensemble. ** Vacation Bible School Kick Off!! Generation Now invites you to a Church-wide Family Day at Hershey Park in Hershey, PA on Saturday, July 16, 2016 for a day of fun, games, rides, shows, food and fellowship. The attached flyer has all the details, but you will want to reserve a seat for you and your family early at the Information Center. ATTENTION: The first two buses are sold out. There are currently a few seats available on the third bus, so do not procrastinate — reserve your seat now! ** Vacation Bible School theme is “Joy in Jesus: Family Reunion,” and it is for anyone from age 2-104. There will be a class for you! Classes will be for the entire family, please join us nightly @ 7:00 p.m on Monday, July 18 thru Thursday, July 21, 2016. You can register after each Sunday Worship service or on line at www.mbcva.ws.

Daily Devotionals for April, May and June are available for purchase at the Information Center. Hard copies of “Our Daily Bread for Kids” are available for purchase at the Information Center.

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The Transportation Ministry is seeking volunteer drivers for Sundays only, no CDL is required. If interested, please call the church office (703-521-7663 ext 11) to express your desire to become part of the Transportation Ministry.

************ The Event Planning Ministry is 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. ************ Macedonia Members: Please call or have someone to contact the church office if you desire prayer, a 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. ************ 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.

We would like to acknowledge the prayers, expressions of support and continued well wishes we have received from the Macedonia Family. Each kind word, and gesture is truly appreciated, and has helped Trustee West in his continued recuperation from recent surgery. We would like to acknowledge the Macedonia Ministries, Deacon and Deaconess Board, Trustee Board members, and congregation. We would like to especially thank Pastor Hamlin, and First Lady Machell Hamlin for their continued prayers and end-less support. God Bless each of you. With Warmest regards, Trustee and Mrs. Lamont West

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.

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Mt. Olive Baptist Church Annual Scholarship Golf Classic will take place on Wednesday, May 18. All the details and the registration form are on the attached flyer.

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SAVE THE DATE for the Arlington Public School Volunteer and Partner Celebration that will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. See the attached flyer.

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See the attached flyer for a Father’s Day event. This is a time when all father’s can have that special time with their child/children. The link at the bottom of the flyer will take you to the registration form.

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Training Futures is a program of Northern Virginia Family Service which transforms lives through creating a supportive, simulated business environment where trainees learn in-demand administrative job skills, earn 18 college credits, complete an internship and gain the confidence, attitude and “soft” skills to be excellent employees in a professional environment. Upon graduation, 85 percent of graduates find professional jobs with an average wage gain of 64 percent, compared with pre-training wages. Attached is a flyer and brochure. Please consider sharing with clients who could benefit from an opportunity like Training Futures. Our website: www.nvfs.org/trainingfutures Regards, Rini Victor Program Assistant Northern Virginia Family Service, Training Futures 571.748.2864 Direct | 571.748.2860 Main | 703.448.1634 Fax 8603 Westwood Center Drive | Suite 300 | Vienna, VA 22182

Dear Pastor, Children's or Youth Minister: The Mount Zion Baptist Church, Arlington, VA is proud to introduce “Adventures on the Mount”, our summer camp that opens on Monday, June 27, 2016! “Adventures on the Mount” is scheduled for 6 weeks and will provide a learning environment that fosters academic confidence and developmental growth and promotes spiritual maturity for children ages 5 to 12. In addition to offering opportunities for children to learn God’s Word, reading and math skills will be enhanced and life experiences extended through excursions each week! We believe that all children should have a fun learning experience based on Christian principles. We will have a full-day schedule for campers, running from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Bible devotion, character development, guest speakers, sporting activities, and arts & crafts are just a few of the activities we have planned for the summer. Camp registration is now open!! We would like to extend an invitation to members of your congregation who are looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their children this summer. We pray that they will consider Mount Zion’s “Adventures on the Mount”. There is a $200 non-refundable administrative and registration fee required for all children. The weekly rate for summer camp is based on the age of each child and includes all curriculum, meals and snacks, a camp tee shirt and field trips.

We are excited about this wonderful opportunity, as we prepare our children for Kingdom living and learning. A camp application and additional information can be found on our church website: www.MountZionBaptist.com. Should you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-979-7411 or adventures@MountZionBaptist.com. Thank you for helping us to reach out to your congregants for our “Adventures on the Mount”!

Yours in Kingdom Service, Yalonda N. Blizzard, M.Div. Minister of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Mount Zion Baptist Church 3500 19th Street South Arlington, VA 22204 703-979-7411 Church 703-685-3658 Fax 703-966-8208 Direct Line "A Kingdom Focused Church" Website: www.MountZionBaptist.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheMountZionBaptistChurch Twitter: @MountZionBC @RevYayaB

[See the flyers attached.]

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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