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Our emphasis for the month of September: Love through Compassion If you know of a member that is not receiving the weekly E-messenger, please encourage them to send their e-mail address to E-messenger@mbcva.ws so, they too, can be up-to-date on all activities of MBC and the community. Also remember to contact the e-messenger if your e-mail address has changed. CDs and DVDs of Sunday morning sermons are available for purchase after the 7:45am and 10:45am services 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.

The current MBC notices, announcements, flyers, and community information are as follows...
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)

We are grateful for the growth in members, ministries and business opportunities for Macedonia Baptist Church. As we experience growth, we realize members need prayer and the opportunity to share new ideas and suggestions for continued development. You are encouraged to pray and share ideas with the Diaconate. If this procedure is followed, it will allow Pastor the time he needs for prayer, research and sermon preparations. Requests for early afternoon and late evening appointments with the Pastor have been overwhelming which limits his time to visit ministry meetings, rehearsals and outside meetings to help move Macedonia forward. Appointments will be available during the mornings and early afternoons Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. ************ Christian Education News: Discipleship Graduation is Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. The Discipleship Ministry is asking all previous graduates to support this class by wearing their class medallions. Min. James Gibson will deliver the message. Discipleship Ministry: You can still register for Class 1A at the Information Center Min. James Gibson, Facilitator All classes began on September 17, 2013 The Christian Education Seminar scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2013 has been postponed until a later date. Teacher/Facilitator Training: October 2013 Facilitator: Min. Michelle Leverette More information to follow. ************ S.H.A.R.E. S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day is Saturday, September 28 at 6:30am in the Multi-purpose Room. See the attached flyer for the menu. ************ MBC members will be able to get a flu shot following the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Rite Aid will be in the Multi-Purpose room to give the shots. Persons interested should sign up at the Information Center. Rite Aid can accommodate persons from ages 2 to 65 plus, bring your current insurance card or come prepared to pay a fee.

Generation Now News: Saturday, October 12 at 10:00a.m - Generation Now cordially invites high school students and parents to attend a college bound workshop entitled "What's the 411 about College." During this interactive workshop, you will have the ability to speak with current college students about college life, learn about things that you can do now to prepare for college, and have a better understanding about the importance of college. See the attached flyer or stop at the Information Center to obtain more information or to register for this workshop. Attention parents and guardians, Generation Now will send care packages to our college students next month! However, we must have their current contact information! Please give your child's name, phone number, mailing address to the Information Center no later than September 30! We want to continue to witness to our college students while they are away in school. ************ Dr. Hamlin has accepted the invitation to worship with Shiloh Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA on Friday, October 8, 2013, 7:00 p.m. for their Revival. MBC choir, officers, ushers and congregation are also invited and welcome to accompany Pastor Hamlin. ************ Were going back to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the production of MOSES!! There is plenty of time to make plans to go with us on Saturday, March 29, 2014. See the attached flyer with all the details of the trip or speak with MIT or Deaconess Pittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour. You may reserve your seat at the Information Center. ************ 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#. ************ MBC Daily Devotionals are available for purchase at the Information Center.

As part of MBCs association with the Interchurch Community Health Initiative, the following is pertinent information on the CANCER PREVENTION STUDY-3: Research today for a cancer-free tomorrow. To better understand ways to prevent cancer, the American Cancer Society is recruiting men and women across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for a landmark new research study Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, genetic and environmental factors that may cause or prevent cancer. During the weeks of September 21 - October 3, 2013, the opportunity to enroll in CPS-3 in Northern Virginia will be made possible in partnership with Burke Presbyterian Church, Fairfax County Health Department, New Life Christian Church, Reston Hospital Center, South County Health Center and The Vienna Community Center. Individuals may choose to participate if they are between 30 and 65 years old, have never been diagnosed with cancer, and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 20-30 years). Enroll in CPS-3 today to help make cancer HISTORY in Northern Virginia! To view the exact locations, dates and times of enrollment, please see the attached flyer or visit: www.CPS3NoVA.org For more information, call 1-888-604-5888 or e-mail cps3@cancer.org ************ Couples Ministry Coming Soon The BOND of marriage is strengthened ONLY through the GRACE, MERCY and LOVE of The CROSS of JESUS CHRIST . . .
There is no Greater Love that a man can give his wife, than to lay down his life in complete surrender to Christ and likewise, no Greater Love that a woman can give her husband than to follow in his footsteps and do the same! More information forthcoming.

LOVE UNBREAKABLE!

Macedonia Members! 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. Thank you. ************ Attention Leaders and/or Coordinators If the ministry meeting listed in the Sunday bulletin is cancelled, postponed, or the date/time was adjusted, please send the adjusted information to the E-messenger. We have found that members come out to listed meetings only to find out it has been cancelled. We want make every effort to keep the members informed of such adjustments.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

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Nauck Civic and Community and Pride Day 2013 is on Saturday, September 21, from 12noon til 5pm. See the attached flyer for further details. ************ Wakefield High School building dedication and ribbon cutting on Sunday, September 22. See the attached flyer for all the details. ************ 2013-14 Tutoring at the NCSC: Required Parent Orientation Sessions will take place on October 8, 2013 and October 10, 2013 at 5 pm. Parents must attend one of the two sessions in order for their children to participate and registration is required. This program is FREE to all Arlington Residents, but only the first 15 students will be admitted. Tutoring Sessions will take place from October 15, 2013 - May 13, 2014 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Snack, juice and homework help will be provided for every child and rewards will be given for attendance at the end of the year! For more information or to register your child call 703-229-5650 or email info@bajcdc.org today!! Tutoring and orientation sessions will take place at the Nauck Community Services Center, 2229 S. Shirlington Road, Arlington VA 22206. See the attached flyer.

The Fellowship presents Ladies Night on Friday, October 25, 2013. See the attached flyer with all the details. ************ Volunteers Needed RSVP - Northern Virginia engages persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs while providing a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. RSVP recruits volunteers, assesses their availability and skills, and then matches their interests, skills and experience with the best volunteer placement. As an added benefit to volunteers, RSVP members are eligible to receive mileage and meal reimbursement, supplemental insurance while serving, and ongoing group service and recognition events. RSVP- Northern Virginia is sponsored by Volunteer Fairfax in partnership with Volunteer Alexandria and Volunteer Arlington. RSVP- Northern Virginia is holding a volunteer orientation for interested members on October 23, 2013 at 11 am at the Nauck Community Center (2229 S. Shirlington Road Arlington, VA 22206). To register for this orientation, please go to www.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/ rsvp.php or contact the RSVP Volunteer Specialist at ckurzweil@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-403-5360. Feel free to share this event with anyone who might be interested in attending. Thank you. ************ Harlem Wizards Basketball Game Watch the Harlem Wizards take on the Arlington Elite at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Friday, September 27, 7-9pm. The Harlem Wizards display amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. The athleticism, tricks, fancy teamwork and ball-handling wizardry, plus wild dunks not even seen in NBA games, will wow fans of all ages. Don't miss the halftime show where hundreds of kids are invited on the court, and the postgame interaction with the Wizards who stay until every autograph is signed! Haven't heard of the Arlington Elite? They are made up of school teachers and administrators, parks and recreation staff, police and firefighters, and other community leaders. You can purchase tickets online or at the event. For additional information visit: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx

Arlington Youth Fitness and Wellness Expo Discover a plethora of youth-based fitness offerings in our community! The FREE expo held on Saturday, September 28, 5-8pm at Thomas Jefferson Community Center is open to all ages and will feature sports and fitness demos, inflatable moon bounces and slides, rock climbing wall, an obstacle course, live performances and more! Visit our interactive information tables to get the latest on classes and workshops, sports organizations, dance/theater groups, community groups. While you are there, don't forget to sign up for the award-winning Arlington Teen Fitness Challenge! For more information, contact Kevin Clements at 703-228-4729. Tree Distribution Event Free trees! Arlington County's Natural Resources Division is providing 500 native tree species for residents. The annual tree distribution event takes place Saturday, October 26 at the Arlington County nursery facility (located in South Arlington on South Four Mile Run, behind Barcroft Field #6), 8am-3 pm. Stay tuned for more details including your chance to register and choose your tree of liking. Latinoamericano Festival Celebrate the best of Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, September 29, 1-5pm at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., 22204)! Live music, authentic food, local vendors and artistic performances from different countries! FREE entrance. Free Parking. Free shuttles from Ballston Metro. For more information, call 703-228-3329 or visit our Latinoamericano Festival page. For information on the above Arlington County activities, visit http:// www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx

The 2013 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. ************ 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 ushers assistance. Thank you. ************

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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