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E-Messenger

Current MBC notices,

announcements, flyers, andcommunity information are as

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Join the Womens Ministry on the Early Rise Prayer Line Monday - Friday @ 7:00a.m. The week of June 17 we will focus on Encouraging our Men. Dial-in #1-605-475-4000 access code 1090828#.

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The Evangelism Ministry will be hosting another training on June 18, 2013 at 7pm at

Macedonia Baptist Church. All are welcome. Please contact Brother Jeffery Haskinsfor more details.

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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. Rememberto pick up a bagged lunch as you depart this one hour service.

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S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, June 22 from 6:30am8:45am in the Multi-purpose Room. Volunteers are always welcome on distribution day to assist inassembling the orders. See the attached flyer for the June menu.

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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 all

together for the bazaar on Saturday, June 22, rain or shine. Sign up to purchase atable at the Information Center. See the attached flyer and for further information

you can contact the Recreation Ministry for questions.

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Be in attendance at the next VOICE meeting which will focus on discussing a newpublic priority for Arlington County affordable housing on Sunday, June 23 at3:30pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The attached flyer has all the details for thismeeting.


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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.) on Sunday,June 30th. The worship service will begin at 9:30 am (casual attire - no shorts ortank 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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Join the Womens Ministry on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 8:00 am 12:00 noon,

for the Not Enough Love Workshop. Romans 12:9 -16 (NLT) says, Dont justpretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what isgood. The Workshop is free of charge, breakfast will be served and child care will beprovided. Please register at the Information Center or see Deaconess Pittmon orMinister Clarke for additional information.

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Usher Ministrys Annual Day is Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm. Pastor Martin Pickett ofFirst Baptist Church of Merrifield will be the guest speaker. Make plans now to

celebrate with our Ushers, as their work is an important part of the worshipexperience at MBC!

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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

the commercial bus with payment ($20) at the Information Center. Thefinal date to pay to reserve your seat on the bus is Sunday, June 23, 2013.

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Christian Education News:SAVE THE DATE: July 22-25, 2013, 6:45 p.m. forVacation Bible School JesusFamily Reunion, The Remix! Everyone is invited; classes for all ages! Fun for theentire family, and bring a friend! Spread the Word! More information to come.


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We have received the June, July and August Daily Devotionals.It is with some regret we will need to charge a small fee of $3 for each copy.Comments about the books have been positive and you can purchase your copy at theInformation Center.

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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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If you know a member that is not receiving the weekly E-messenger, pleaseencourage them to send their e-mail address to the [email protected] so, theytoo, 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.

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All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to thechurch clerk, L. Sandra Garner at [email protected]. The Sunday bulletins are dis-tributed by e-mail and limited copies are available on Sundays for our Forerunnersand 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 the7:45am and 10:45am services at the Information Center.

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and begins at 7pm

Each 1st Wednesdaywill be Corporate Prayer and Praise. Everyone is

encouragedand invited to attend.

Every2nd Wednesdayof the month will be Pastors Bible Study which is opentoeveryone.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 ofMBCwill meet with Pastor Hamlin.


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COMMUNITY NEWS:

The A.W. Briggs Health Unit Honoree is MBCs Evelyn Townes. See the attachedwrite-up on Ms. Townes. Congratulations on this recognition Ms. Townes.

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Greenbrier Baptist Church, located at 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington, VA 22204, is hosting aCommunity Yard Sale the morning of June 22nd. We invite the members of your civicassociations to participate. Please post or share the attached flyers and application

with your members. We would love them to be a part of this fun filled communityevent! Please note that proceeds from food sales will benefit the youth organization socommunity participation will encourage them as they work towards their goals!

Please let us know if there is ANY way that we can further assist in notifying your civicand community association members about this or upcoming events.

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Nominate an Arlington GardenIts time to nominate the prettiest gardens in Arlington for the Landscape Recognition

Awards! These awards recognize the extraordinary efforts of commercial, professionaland non-profit properties for installing and maintaining attractive landscaping that

enhance Arlington's streetscapes. Winners are selected by the Arlington BeautificationCommittee on the basis of things such as their use of native plants (gardens withinvasive plants lose points), the use of landscape design principles, effective year-round maintenance, and effective use of trees, shrubs or perennial plantings.Nominations due June 15. Learn more and download the nomination form.

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iCan Bike Camp Volunteers Wanted!Volunteer to change a child's life! iCan Bike (formally Lose the Training Wheels) is

designed to help individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a bike independently.Spotters are needed July 29-August 2, 2013 at Kenmore Middle School (200 S.Carlin Springs Road) to run alongside the child as they learn, providing physical andemotional support. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and have sufficient staminaand strength to walk and run alongside a bike for 75 minutes. For more information orto volunteer, contact April Rosenthal at [email protected] or 703-228-4736.


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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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