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E-Messenger

Current MBC notices,

announcements, flyers, andcommunity information are as

follows...


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S.H.A.R.E. distribution is this Saturday, May 18. Please note the new hours ofdistribution of 6:30am8:45am in the Multipurpose Room. Volunteers are alwaysneeded and welcome to assist in assembling the S.H.A.R.E. packages. Just show upat 6:30am in the Multipurpose Room.

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See you on Saturday! If you did not join a bowling team, you can come out and enjoythe fun, fellowship and cheer for a team at the Connection Ministrys Annual BowlingTournament on Saturday, May 18that the Ft. Myer Bowling Alley. Additionalinformation is on the attached flyer or if you have any questions, see ChinakaBarbour, coordinator.

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Womens Day Worship Services is this Sunday, May 19, 2013, at 7:45am Minister

Akisha S. Greene and at 10:45am Reverend Gloria Miller will be the speakers. Thetheme is: Chosen by God, scripture reference: 1 Peter 2:9-12. Attire: Pastel. ThisSaturday, May 18 at 1:00pm is the final rehearsal for the 2013 Women's DayChoir. All women are encouraged and welcome to be apart of this worshipexperience.

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Join the Womens Ministry on the Early Rise Prayer Line Monday - Friday @ 7:00a.m. The week of May 20th we will be encouraging and praying for Women. Dial-in

#1-605-475-4000 access code 1090828#.

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"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10Join the Evangelism Ministry on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm as we learn/ sharpen ourskills on leading someone down Romans road to salvation. Please contact BrotherJeff Haskins for more information.

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The last night of our MAY REVIVAL is this Wednesday in May 22ndwhen Bishop D.Debnam will be a guest revivalist to bless MBC. Rev. Davis got the party started righton the 8th, Rev. Nelson truly pumped up the party last Wednesday, and we are reallyexcited about what Bishop Debnam will bring to the party! Bring your friends, fam-ily and neighbors to send up our best praise and offering! Additional details are onthe attached flyer.


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MEN'S DAY CHOIR 2013Under the direction of Bro. Roderick Giles

Theme: "Strengthening Our Relationship with God and Each Other" Matt. 22:37-39Rehearsal Schedule:

Tuesday, May 28, 7:00pmSaturday, June 1, 10:00amTuesday, June 4, 7:00pmSaturday, June 8, 12:00pm

Mens Day Worship Services: Sunday, June 9 2013, 7:45am and 10:45amAttire: Gray Suit , White Shirt, Apple-Green Bow Tie (provided in the link below for$5.95 each). http://www.solidcolorneckties.com/product-p/ac00bb-6515.htm

Mens Day Prayer Breakfast is Saturday, June 8 at 9am. All men are asked to registerat the Information Center at a cost of $5. See the attached flyer.

Please see Bro. Tony Henderson or Bro. Jarvis Smith if you have questions or needassistance with any of the above.

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June 19 is our next Hour of Power when Ministers-in-Training Cheryl Henderson,Brittany Dixon-Walker, James Gibson Jr. will bring the preached word. Remember topick up a bagged lunch as you depart this one hour service.

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The Recreation Ministry is thrilled to announce the CHURCH BAZAAR If youhave crafts, baked goods, etc. that you would like to sell now is the time to get it alltogether for the bazaar on Saturday, June 22, rain or shine. Sign up to purchase a ta-

ble at the Information Center. See the attached flyer and for further information youcan contact the Recreation Ministry for questions.

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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. Sign up will begin onSunday, May 26, 2013 in the Narthex or you can sign up on the Macedoniawebsite--

www.mbcva.ws. Click "contact," fill in the form and insert "blood drive" in thecomment box.

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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 on thecommercial bus with payment ($20) at the Information Center. The final date to payto reserve your seat on the bus is Sunday, June 23, 2013.

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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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Please continue to encourage all MBC members to send their e-mail address to [email protected] to begin receiving the weekly (Sunday) bulleting by e-mail.Contact the e-messenger if your e-mail address has changed. The bulletin will con-tinue to be handed out on Sundays, but will be phased only to those who do not have

access to e-mail and our visitors.

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All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to thechurch clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected].


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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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We are seeing volunteers with the skills and willingness to help maintain the MBCswebsite on a regular basis. If you have the time and talent to assist in this ministrywork, please contact the church office.

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The 2013 Bible study schedule is as follows:

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

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 of MBCwill meet with Pastor Hamlin.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Kind deeds are like little prayers. To the Macedonia church family, thank you for helping to makethe memorial service for my husband, Wayne Smith, a very professional event. Thank you foreverything done. Barbara Smith

Macedonia, Thanks so much for all the many deeds of kindness to my family following the fire. Weare so blessed to have had such an outpouring of love and kindness. We appreciate everything thathas been done, as we continue to work through details. Sincerely, Portia Clark and Family

With thanks. Thanks for what you have done for me. We appreciate it.Deshaun Lee and the Wilson and Clark family


6/16

COMMUNITY NEWS:Neighborhood Clean Up Day

The purpose of the NSA Clean up Program is to encourage resident involvement inneighborhood problem solving, particularly related to the improving of their physical

environment. The program will improve the physical appearance of the neighbor-hoods by reducing the accumulation of discarded household goods, excess buildingmaterials, used recreational equipment and some automobile parts, accumulated inprivate property. It is advised that the clean up event may be paired with otherneighborhood event such as a community picnic, yard sale, or other activities thatinvolve residents and owners from all segments of the community, to enhancecommunity pride.

To this effect, I have scheduled a Neighborhood Clean-up event for the NauckNSA onSaturday, May 18, 2013, from 8:00 AM to 12:00PM. This date was already confirmed

with you. The necessary funds to pay for the Clean-up have also been confirmed.Arlington Countys Environmental Services (ES) Department will provide the metal,refuse and brush collection trucks needed.Jorge Laura (703-228-3827)Housing Outreach Program Coordinator/ InspectorDepartment of Community Planning,Housing and Development

[email protected]

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Opening of a new food pantry. The Wilson Boulevard Christian Church will have aribbon cutting ceremony to open the new food pantry on Saturday, May 18 at 11am.Everyone is invited to this event. The press release with all the details and contactinformation is attached.

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FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING at VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER on

Wednesday May 22nd. All the pertinent details are on the attached flyer.


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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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Continue to pray for, visit, and/or call 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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Facebook: www.facebook.com@MacedoniaBaptistChurcharlington, vaTwitter: www.twitter.com@mbc_arlington


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Skin Cancer is Treatable and Beatable

With Early Detection!!!

A Free Skin Cancer Screening Event

Sponsored by:

American Academy of Dermatology and

Virginia Hospital Center Cancer Services

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Virginia Hospital Center

Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko

Outpatient Oncology Center

Free. Must register for an appointment by calling703-558-0958. Call 703-558-6913 with any questions.

Park in the Green parking garage. Enter through the Rose Bente

Lee Ostapenko Outpatient Oncology Centerdoors.


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