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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
Dialin Number: (712) 432-1212
ID: 373-561-388


The MBC website has a new look! And guess what elseyou can now pay your tithes,
offerings and make other payments online! When you visit the website at
www.mbcva.ws, click on the Online Giving tab and follow the easy steps to make
your donation at any time of the day or night on any day of the week. There are
additional enhancements on the site...check it out.

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The African American Leadership Council of Arlington and the Citizens of Northern
Virginia cordially invite you to Virginias 8
th
Congressional District Candidate Forum
on Friday, May 16, 2014. Additional details are on the attached flyer.
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S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day is Saturday, May 17 in the Multipurpose Room from
6:00am8:45am.

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Womens Day Worship services will be on Sunday, May 18
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at 7:45am and 10:45am.
All women are asked to wear the color purple. See the attached flyer for additional
information.

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The next Noon Day Hour of Power will be Wednesday, May 21, at which time Min.
Janice Clarke will bring the preached word. You can pick up a bagged lunch as you
head back to the office at the end of the service.

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The Heart and Soul Ministry will present a life-changing play entitled The Shot
that Saved Me on Friday, May 30. This true-story play is written and directed by
Bro. Jeff Haskins and the cast has been rehearsing and preparing this presentation
to be a blessing to you. See the attached flyer for additional details, and be sure to
arrive promptly to get a good seat.

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The Recreation Ministry invites you to join them to see the musical THE LION
KING at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, July 20 at 7:30pm. See the attached flyer
for ticket information and take advantage of the payment plan. The final payment is
due on or before June 1, 2014.



Membership & Spiritual Development Ministry

Sickle Cell Sabbath will be back again this year on 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 accept your blood dona-
tions for sickle cell patients, who require multiple blood transfusions to control this
painful disease that often results in strokes. Please sign up in the narthex after
each service beginning Sunday, May 4, 2014 or online at www.mbcva.ws, click
Event Registration. Give life!! For further information, see the attached flyer and
you may also contact Rev. Lois Nicholson at LNicholson@mbcva.ws.

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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.

A commercial bus will be available to travel to Keswick, VA on Sunday, July 13,
2014. The bus will depart MBC immediately after the second service. Individuals
that plan to ride the bus must pay in full -- there will be no refunds. The cost per
person is $20. The last day to reserve your seat is June 15, 2014.

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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.

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Please join me in welcoming Demetrius Norman and Rev. Thomas Bolen as
new additions to our MBC Music Ministry Staff. Bro. Demetrius Norman is serving
as the new Music Director for the Bells of Joy, YCC, and our Praise Team. Rev.
Tom Bolen has come on-board as the new Music Director/Keyboardist for our
Gospel Chorus and Male Chorus. Both of these gentlemen come to use with a
wealth of music ministry experience and a great passion for kingdom building.

Please give them your prayers and support as they step into their new assignments.

Thank you,

DAVID NELSON
Minister of Music


A free weight control event ("Beat the Scale") will be held at Virginia Hospital
Center. You must register for this event that is scheduled for June 14, 2014. See
the attached flyer for full details.

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The Arlington Commission on Long-Term Care Residences and The Arlington
Commission on Aging would like to recruit you to work on one or both of these
Commissions. See the attached flyer for details. If you have additional questions, feel
free to contact Maimoona N. Bah-Duckenfield, LCSW, Program Director, Area Agency
on Aging, Arlington Aging and Disability Services, 2100 Washington Blvd. 4th Fl.,
Arlington, VA 22204-5703, 703-228-1709 (Direct), 703-228-1019 (Fax).

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Members are needed to serve on the Prayer Ministry. Please contact the church
office at 703-521-7663 or Deaconess Rosa Dunkley if you have any questions.

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Please call or have someone to contact the church office if you desire prayer,
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.

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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. The Sunday bulletins are
distributed 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 the
7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center.

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COMMUNITY NEWS:

Nauck Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 17
th
. See the attached flyer.
Thank you!
Alexis Williams, MSW, LSW, LGSW
Manager, Nauck Community Services Center
2229 S. Shirlington Road
Arlington, VA 22206
703-229-5650
www.bajcdc.org
www.Facebook.com/NCSCArlington


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55+ Fitness Day
Celebrate National Fitness month with 55+ Fitness Day! Join the fun on
Wednesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Walter Reed Community Center.
Enjoy fitness activities and demos for all levels like boomer boot camp and dance
fusion. This event is free, for more information or to register call 703-228-0955 or
jcollins@arlingtonva.us or visit the event page.

Turtle Trot
Lace up your sneakers and join us Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lower
Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester Street, North 4th Street Entrance) for this
chip-timed, certified 5k race to support Arlingtons turtle and wildlife rehabilita-tion
and education programs. Be sure to also catch some real turtle races afterwards! For
more information call 703-228-6535 or email cfairweather@arlingtonva.us Register at
Active.com after Jan. 1. $30 fee for adults and teens, $15 fee for children 12 and under.
For more info visit www.arlingtonva.us/dpr search turtle trot.

Neighborhood Day
On Saturday, May 17, neighborhoods across Arlington will organize events ranging
from picnics to sporting events. A beloved Arlington tradition, Neighborhood Day
brings communities together to enjoy the great outdoors (or indoors) and strengthens
ties between neighbors. Arlington offers some great resources to help get the party
started including moon bounces, face painters, fire trucks, help organizing stream
cleanups and walkabouts, picnic areas and more! Tell us how youre celebrating! Visit
our webpage and fill out the Neighborhood Day Activities Form to send us details on
your activity. All neighborhood activities will be listed on the Neighborhood Day web-
page. For more information about how to get involved in Neighborhood Day, email
Laura Barragan at lbarragan@arlintonva.us.


Want Trees?
Tree Canopy Fund program was created to increase the tree canopy in Arlington
County by planting trees on private property and supporting maintenance of
champion trees and public education and outreach projects. This year the program
will only offer large trees, with mature height ranging from 40 to 100 feet. Groups
eligible to receive grants for tree planting include civic and homeowner associa-
tions, community nonprofit organizations, civic service clubs, church or school-
related groups, and ad hoc neighborhood groups. The tree canopy fund can be
used to plant trees on any private property location including homeowners yards,
condo association property, apartment property, places of worship property, and
in private clubs. Online applications must be received by midnight on Friday,
June 20. For full info or to apply visit our web page.


For mor e communi ty events and acti vi ti es, addi ti onal i nfor mati on on
any of the above-menti oned acti vi ti es and to access the for ms to be
completed, please vi si t http:/ / arli ngtonparks.us./ department/
par ksr ecr eati on


Bible Study Schedule
at 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 Pastors Bible Study which is open to
everyone.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month will be Mens and Womens 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.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE: There should be no walki ng in the sanctuary duri ng
pr ayer , the message or altar call, unless you are coming to the altar. If there is
an emergency, please request the ushers 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

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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 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.

MinistryMissionStatement
ToassistinthespreadingoftheGospelofJesusChristthroughtheeffortofMediaand
TechnologyServices.

AUDIOTECH
*Monitoringaudioboardsoundlevels
*Placementofmicrophoneswireandcordlessmicrophones
*AssistMusicMinistry
*AssistDanceMinistrywithCD/digitalmusicselections
*GiveinstructionstoFloorTechsofmicrophonesstandsandmicrophones
*GiveinstructionstoFloorTechsforcommunicatingwiththeMusic
*Recordaudioservices(CDformat)

VIDEO/CAMERATECH
*TurnonallflatscreensTV's
*Monitormovementofworshipservices
*Videorecordallservices(formatofDVD)
*Churchannouncements
*FirstSundayCommunionServicesChurchConventReading
*PowerPointpresentationforweddings,picturesoflifeforfunerals

FLOORTECH
*AssistAudioTech
*Placementandremovalofmicrophonesstands
*Makesureallcordlessmicrophonesarepoweredonduringusage
*Assistwithshuttingdownequipmentafterservice

DUPLICATIONTECH
*CopymasterCDsandDVDsforpurchases
*CreateCDandDVDslabels
*MaintainSermonlogExcelfile
*Prepare/distributerequestedCDandDVDorders







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