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Celebrating 105th Church Anniversary & 17th Pastoral Anniversary

Our emphasis for the month of December - Relationship through Praise

The church building will be closed on Monday, December 9th because the air ducts and vents will be cleaned.

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)

Place your S.H.A.R.E. order for the month of December on or before Monday, December 9 at the Information Center. S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, December 21 from 6:30am8:45am in the Multi-purpose Room. Extra hands are needed and welcomed on distribution days. You do not need to sign up...just show up. The December menu is attached. ************ VOICE is advocating affordable housing in Arlington County. Currently, 10,000 signatures have been collected to demonstrate the support this issue has among county residents and nearby neighbors. The signatures will be presented to the Arlington County Board members at what is referred to as an "action". We need your presence at this action and that is what is being promoted on the attached flyer. ************ Generation Now is excited to host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 am for all youth in the Multi-purpose room. The youth will enjoy delicious treats, music, and fun activities. Please contact Kyndra Fuller for additional information and to acknowledge your childs attendance. ************ The last Noon Day Hour of Power for 2013 will be Wednesday, December 18 at which time Pastor Hamlin will bring the preached word. A bagged lunch will be provided at the end of the service. ************ 11th Discipleship Ministry Graduation Service is Wednesday, December 18 at 7pm. All discipleship students and graduates are encouraged to attend. See the attached flyer for further details. ************ The Mens Ministry would like to invite everyone to an afternoon football fellowship on Sunday, December 22, 2013. This fellowship will be held immediately following the 10:45am Worship service. We are asking everyone to wear your favorite football team jersey or t-shirt at the 10:45am service. This fellowship is a potluck event and we ask that if you willing to bring in your favorite dish, please sign up and state what food item you will be bringing at the Information Center. Any questions please feel free to contact MIT George Pittmon or Deacon Darryl Bates.

The new Daily Devotionals for December, January and February are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ Do you have that someone on your holiday gift list that has everything? Do you have someone on your list and are pondering what to get them as a gift? Well here is your answer! Get them a ticket to go with you on Saturday, March 29, 2014 to the Sight and Sound Theater to see the production of MOSES!! There is plenty of time to make full payment. 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. ************ Save the date! Mark your 2014 Calendar! The New Year Revival is January 6-8, 2014 when Dr. Lance Watson, Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, Richmond, VA will be the guest revivalist. Additional details to follow. ************ Attention All Youth!! Each Thursday evening is Youth Bible Study for all ages from 7-8pm in the sanctuary. ************ The New Horizons Resource Ministry (NHRM) has placed employment information on the Church Website (Resources/Job Opportunities). Opportunities will continue to be posted on this link. For details on assistance with resumes, dress for success and interviewing assistance please call or visit the BAJCDC/ NSCS at 2229 S. Shirlington Road, contact #703-229-5650. ************ 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#. ************ Virginia Hospital Center is facilitating a FREE six-week Bereavement Workshop beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2013. See the attached flyers for additional details and dates.

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. ************ Please encourage members to send their e-mail address to [email protected] to receive the weekly E-Messenger. Also remember to contact the e-messenger if your e-mail address has changed. ************ All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected]. 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. ************ CDs and DVDs of Sunday morning sermons are available for purchase after the 7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center. ************

COMMUNITY NEWS:
Images of Unitys 20th year reunion concert is this Saturday, December 7at 5pm. See all the details on the attached flyer. ************ The NCSC's 4th Annual Coat Drive distribution to the community will take place on Saturday, December 14th. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. ************ Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m.: "Blue Christmas" Evening Worship service: Helping Hurting People Cope with the Season. Bethel United Church of Christ, 4347 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA. 703-528-0937 bethelucc-va.org The Christmas season can be hard for many people burdened by grief, broken relationships, loneliness, financial hardship and stress. It can be a struggle to find joy in the music and celebrations of the season. Join, this longest night of the year, in a service of remembrance and pain, comfort and hope. All are welcome. Parking at adjacent Red Cross lot. See additional information on the attached flyer. ************ Arlington Families Unplugged! Spend some quality time with your family at Saturday programs where you are encouraged to disconnect from electronics and reconnect with each other through recreational and leisure activities. Enjoy a healthy holiday cooking class Dec. 7, 2:30-4:30 pm and Dec. 14, 3-5pm. For more information, call 703-228-0551, email [email protected], visit the Elementary Services<http:// www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/scripts/programs/ ElementaryServices.aspx> page, or check out our Families Unplugged flyer<http:// www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/documents/file90219.pdf> (PDF). Holiday House Holiday Craft Sale Join us for unique handmade gifts at this juried arts & crafts sale by local artisans. The Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park (2411 No. 24th St., Arlington) will be open for business December 7-15: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon- 5pm and Wed. noon-8pm. We accept Visa & MasterCard. Please call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329 for more information.

Come Play with Us! Sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx? sm=RCJHGYazBq2qpOxdKQskeg_3d_3d (copy this link into your browser) for your free subscription to the Enjoy Arlington! catalog, Arlington Countys guide to recreation classes and programs. We mail the catalog quarterly to keep you informed of our latest class information, registration dates and times, policy changes and other useful information! As a reminder resident online registration for Winter classes begins on Dec. 11 at 7am for Gymnastics and 730am for all other classes. Winter Break Camps Winter Break is right around the corner, December 23-30, fill your child or teens down time with a variety of camps. Silver Knights Chess for your strategic thinker or try All American Sports Camp or Chummy Gill Basketball for your aspiring athlete. We also offer an adapted Therapeutic Recreation camp for teens with disabilities. Keep the mind and body active this holiday season! For more information or to register visit us here.<http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/ classes/WinterBreakCamps.aspx> For information on the above Arlington County activities and to view the suggested flyers, visit http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx

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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