Mission: Transforming Lives through the Discipleship of Jesus Christ

Pray for our Sick and Shut-in members

At Home Deacon Thomas Adams Dorothy Burke Irene Lewis Patricia Patterson Deaconess Estelle Williamson Cherrydale Health Center Ruth Brittain Golden Living Center Lucy Venable Potomac Center Ruth Garner 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.

Vision: "Becoming ACTIVE Disciples through our Commitment, Witness, Love, and Relationship

Celebrating 105th Church Anniversary & 17th Pastoral Anniversary

Study Schedule
Baptism Worship Service th 4 Sunday 10:45 a.m. Service Only Bible Study Schedule 7:00 p.m. st 1 Wednesday Corporate Prayer & Praise nd 2 Wednesday Pastors Bible Study rd 3 Wednesday Men and Womens Bible Study th 4 Wednesday Young Adult Bible Study th 5 Wednesday Leadership Night Communion Worship Service st 1 Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Discipleship Sunday School 9:45 10:20 a.m. (2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays) Sunday Morning Worship Service st th 1 through 4 Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. th 5 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Youth and Teen Church nd 2 Sunday 10:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center Youth Led Worship Service rd 3 Sunday 10:45 a.m. Service Only

Worship Service
Sunday, October 27, 2013
7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Discipleship Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays) Todays Messenger
Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., Pastor

Music Ministry
Mens Praise Team and Male Chorus

Macedonia Baptist Church

3412 South 22nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204 (Sanctuary) 2229 South Shirlington Road, Arlington, VA 22206 (Office) (703) 521-7663 (office) (703) 521-6316 (fax)

Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., Pastor

www.mbcva.ws (website)

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday, October 28, 2013
6:30p.m. Generation Now Ministry Meeting (Classroom 3) 7:00 p.m. Missions and Outreach Ministry Meeting (Classroom 4) 7:00 p.m. Trustee Ministry Meeting (Business Office) 7:00 p.m. Heart and Soul Substance Abuse Support Group Meeting (The Macedonian) 7:00 p.m. Living Water Rehearsal (FLC -Upper Level) 7:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Get your flu shot today following the 10:45 a.m. worship service in the Multipurpose Room. PASTOR AND CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES: Friday, November 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor and Church Anniversary Concert featuring local gospel artists and dance ministries. Sunday, November 3, 2013 Church Anniversary Celebration, Dr. Lloyd T. McGriff, Pastor, Galilee Baptist Church, Suitland, MD, Guest Preacher (both services) Sunday, November 17, 2013 Pastor Anniversary Celebration: "Honoring Our Pastor with Overwhelming Love." Dr. Darrell Macklin, Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, Washington, D.C, Guest Preacher (both services). Light refreshments after the 10:45 a.m. service. REVIVAL SERVICES: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Reverend Dr. Jasmin Sculark, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, York, PA. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Archbishop Alfred A. Owens Jr., Senior Pastor, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, Washington, DC. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Senior Pastor, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL. ********

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

7:00 p.m. Deacon Ministry Meeting (Multipurpose Room) 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Class 2A (Henderson) (FLC -Lower Level) 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Class 3A (Brown/Smith) (FLC -Upper Level) 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Class 3B (The Hendersons) (Classroom 3) 7:30 p.m. Unity In Worship Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer All are welcome Conference Call Prayer Line Dial-in Number: (712) 775-7000 Participant Access Code: 115939# 7:00 p.m. Leadership Meeting (Sanctuary)

Thursday, October 31, 2013

7:00 p.m. Discipleship Class 1A (Gibson) (FLC- Upper Level) 7:00 p.m. Teen Book Club Thirsty Thursday (Chapel)

Friday, November 1, 2013

7:00 p.m. Pastor & Church Anniversary Concert (Sanctuary)

Matthew 25:35 - For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. (NIV)
Macedonia and the Nauck Community Services Center (NCSC) has partnered to Feed Those Who Are Less Fortunate on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at Macedonia Baptist Church from 1-4 p.m. Please lend a hand! Go online to NCSC at bajcdc.org/donate to make a monetary donation or stop by the Information Center to make a monetary or food donation, volunteer to set-up, serve, hospitality, clean-up or to sign up a family or individual to join us At the Table on Thanksgiving Day. Contact Michelle Johnson or LaRissa Ferrell for additional information. ******** Christian Education News: All teachers/facilitators ARE required to attend. Those who desire to teach are invited as well. Please register and purchase the book entitled: Teaching Todays Teachers to Teach by Donald L. Griggs at the Information Center. Saturday classes 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Participant registration includes attendance at all six classes. Teacher Training Dates November 9, 2013 November 23, 2013 December 14, 2013 January 11, 2014

Saturday, November 2, 2013

9:00 a.m. Deaconess Ministry Meeting (Board Room) 10:00 a.m. Adult Orientation Classes (Chapel) 10:00 a.m. Youth Orientation Classes (Board Room) 12:00 p.m. Unity In Worship Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

CANDIDATE FOR BAPTISM

Edward B. Parker

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our emphasis for the month of October - Relationship through Sacrifice October is Pastor Appreciation Month. The new Daily Devotionals for September, October and November are available for purchase at the Information Center. Daily Devotions inventory is very low; therefore, persons should make their purchase now.