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E-MessengerOur emphasis for the month of September:

Love through Compassion

The current MBC notices,

announcements, flyers, and community

information are as follows...

Macedonia Baptist ChurchDr. 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)

If you know of a member that isnot receiving the weekly

E-messenger, please encouragethem to send their e-mail address to

[email protected] so, theytoo, can be up-to-date on allactivities of MBC and the

community. Also remember tocontact the e-messenger if youre-mail address has changed.

CDs and DVDs of Sundaymorning sermons are available

for purchase after the 7:45amand 10:45am services at the

Information Center.

All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests mustbe sent directly to the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner [email protected]. The Sunday bulletins are distributed bye-mail and limited copies are available on Sundays for our

Forerunners and visitors and those who do not have access toe-mail.


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THEMATIC SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBERThis Sunday, September 1 at 9:30am is Communion Service and Bridging the Gap

GENERATIONAL SERVICEIn celebration of all the generations of MBC we will highlight each generation. Eachmember is asked to wear the color that represents your generation. If you were born

before 1945 Purplebetween 1946-1959 Light Bluebetween 1960-1972 Redbetween 1973-1985Yellowbetween 1986-2013- Orange

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The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2.

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Homecoming Choir Rehearsal is on Thursday, September 5 at 7pm in the Sanctuary.

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Generation Now is having a Back2School Basketball Fellowship at the Cora KellyRecreation Center on Saturday, September 7th from 12-5. There will be dribblingstations and free throw competition for our youth. There will be short basketballgames played between GN staff, deacons, and our SWAG students. All are welcome.See the attached flyer with further information.

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Sunday, September 8 is Homecoming and designated Family & Friends Day.Invite your family, friends, and former members to come and worship with us for ourHomecoming at 7:45am and/or the 10:45am Worship Services. Dinner will beserved after the 10:45am service.

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S.H.A.R.E. Place your S.H.A.R.E. order for September on or before Monday,September 16 at the Information Center or by calling the church office at 703-521-7663. S.H.A.R.E. Distribution Day is Saturday, September 28 at 6:30am in theMulti-purpose Room. See the attached flyer for the menu.

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The next Hour of Power is Wednesday, September 18 at which time Min. ToniaHeggs will bring the preached word. Pick up a bagged lunch after the service.


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Christian Education Updates:SAVE THE DATES:

Mid-September 2013:Teacher Training & DevelopmentRequired for all Sunday School Teachers and Discipleship Facilitators.If anyone is interested in this training, you are welcomed to attend!Registration to begin shortly.

Fall Discipleship Classes BeginSeptember 17:Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday.New Class: Discipleship 1A; Register@ the Information Center!

September 25, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.:Celebrating Our 10th Discipleship Graduation

September 27-29, 2013:

Christian Education Weekend More info to follow.STAY TUNED!

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September 19, 2013: Teen Book Club Thirsty Thursday Kick Off (every thirdThursday). For additional information, contact any staff member of Generation Now.

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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. Seethe attached flyer with all the details of the trip or speak with MIT or DeaconessPittmon or Sis. Chinaka Barbour. You may reserve your seat at the InformationCenter.

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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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MBC Daily Devotionals are available for purchase at the Information Center.


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Couples Ministry Coming Soon

The BOND of marriage is strengthened ONLY through the GRACE, MERCYandLOVE ofThe CROSSof 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 foot-

steps and do the same! More information forthcoming.

LOVE UNBREAKABLE!

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As part of MBCs association with the Interchurch Community Health Initiative, thefollowing 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 isrecruiting men and women across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for a landmark newresearch study Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will help researchers

better understand the lifestyle, genetic and environmental factors that may cause orprevent cancer.

During the weeks of September 21 - October 3, 2013, the opportunity to enrollin CPS-3 in Northern Virginia will be made possible in partnership with BurkePresbyterian Church, Fairfax County Health Department, New LifeChristian Church, Reston Hospital Center, South County Health Centerand The Vienna Community Center.

Individuals may choose to participate if they are between 30 and 65 years old, havenever been diagnosed with cancer, and are willing to make a long-term commitmentto the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next20-30 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 attachedflyer or visit:www.CPS3NoVA.org

For more information, call 1-888-604-5888 or e-mail [email protected]


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Attention Leaders and/or Coordinators If the ministry meeting listed in the Sundaybulletin is cancelled, postponed, or the date/time was adjusted, please send theadjusted information to the E-messenger. We have found that members come out tolisted meetings only to find out it has been cancelled. We want make every effort tokeep the members informed of such adjustments.

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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 theoffice receives your request, a tribal leader will contact you. Thank you.

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The 2013 Bible study schedule begins at 7pm

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 MBC

will meet with Pastor Hamlin.


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COMMUNITY NEWS:Spraygrounds Close Labor Day

Have fun and keep the kids cool this month at one of Arlington County's four spray-grounds located at Drew Park, Hayes Park, Lyon Village Park, andVirginia Highlands

Park. The last day the spraygrounds will be open is Labor Day, September 2. For moreinformation, visit our Spraygrounds page.

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Nauck Civic and Community and Pride Day 2013 is on Saturday, September 21, from12noon til 5pm. See the attached flyer for further details.

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Arlington Mill Ribbon Cutting is September 21!

The much-anticipated Arlington Mill Community Center is nearly complete! Join thecommunity in welcoming this exciting facility on Saturday, September 21 from 5-7pm.For details about the center, visitwww.arlingtonva.us/arlingtonmill.

Harlem Wizards Basketball Game

Watch the Harlem Wizards take on the Arlington Elite at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Center on Friday, September 27, 7-9pm. The Harlem Wizards displayamazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. The athleticism, tricks,fancy teamwork and ball-handling wizardry, plus wild dunks not even seen in NBAgames, will wow fans of all ages. Don't miss the halftime show where hundreds of kidsare invited on the court, and the postgame interaction with the Wizards who stay untilevery autograph is signed! Haven't heard of the Arlington Elite? They are made up ofschool teachers and administrators, parks and recreation staff, police and firefighters,and other community leaders. You can purchase tickets online or at the event. For

more information visit

Arlington Youth Fitness and Wellness Expo

Discover a plethora of youth-based fitness offerings in our community! The FREEexpo held on Saturday, September 28, 5-8pm at Thomas Jefferson CommunityCenter 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


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more! Visit our interactive information tables to get the latest on classes and work-shops, sports organizations, dance/theater groups, community groups. While you arethere, don't forget to sign up for the award-winning Arlington Teen Fitness Challenge!For more information, contact Kevin Clements at 703-228-4729.

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 fromdifferent countries! FREE entrance. Free Parking. Free shuttles from Ballston Metro.For more information, call 703-228-3329 or visit our Latinoamericano Festival page.

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 onSouth Four Mile Run, behind Barcroft Field #6), 8am-3 pm. Stay tuned for moredetails including your chance to register and choose your tree of liking.

Fort Barnard Park Playground Re-Design

The reconstruction of the playground at Fort Barnard Park will focus on play equip-ment, picnic shelter, accessibility from Pollard Street and around the playground, sitefurnishings, site drainage improvements and enhanced plantings which will all be

implemented according to current playground safety guidelines and ADA standards.The project is expected to be completed Spring 2014.

Towers Park Site Improvements

As part of the County Maintenance Capital Program reconstruction of Towers Parkwill begin soon. Updates include replacement of all basketball, tennis, practice courtsand picnic shelter, as well as minor improvements to the dog areas, paths, lighting andparking lot. These improvements will bring the facility up to current Park design

standards and provide accessibility as required by ADA. The project is expected to becompleted Spring 2014.

For information on the above Arlington County activities, visit http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ParksRecreation/ParksRecreationMain.aspx


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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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Are you praying for, visiting, and/or callingthe 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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