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Theme: Generosity; Transforming Your Heart (The Heartbeat of the Disciple)

Corporate Prayer and Fast! Wednesday, March 5, 2014, begins MBCs 40 day Corporate Prayer and Fast. Documentation for the Corporate Prayer and Fast will be disseminated through the E-Messenger. Copies will be made available for those who do not have computer access.

There are numerous upcoming events and activities at MBC. Please take a moment to carefully review the attached announcements, flyers, and community information and make note of the appropriate deadlines.
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)

A church meeting has been called for Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00pm to specifically present the edits to the MBC Constitution. All members are asked to be in attendance and please arrive promptly. ********** Place your S.H.A.R.E. order on or before Monday, March 17. The March menu is attached. S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, March 29 at 7:008:45am in the Multipurpose Room. ************ The Daily Devotionals for March, April and May are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ Christian Education News: Sunday School is momentarily under reconstruction. In the interim, please be in prayer as we take efforts to revitalize this aspect of our Christian Education. Stay tuned! ************ Willing Workers are Needed: Members are needed to serve on the Prayer Ministry. Please contact the church office at 703-521-7663 or Deaconess Rosa Dunkley if you have any questions. ************ 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#. The new Daily Devotionals for December, January and February are available for purchase at the Information Center. ************ 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. ************ See the attached praise report for Specialist Clarence Thomas, III

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

ARE YOU THE ONE? The Media Ministry is seeking dedicated and committed members to be a part of its ministry. We are embarking on new projects and continuing projects and need additional members to help. Below is a list of some of the duties that the Media Ministry is responsible to carry out. You will see there are many projects and we ask that you carefully look over the list and pray that the Lord will lead you to be instrumental part of this Ministry. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gina Dykes or MIT George Pittmon.

MinistryMissionStatement ToassistinthespreadingoftheGospelofJesusChristthroughtheeffortofMediaand TechnologyServices. AUDIOTECH *Monitoringaudioboardsoundlevels *Placementofmicrophoneswireandcordlessmicrophones *AssistMusicMinistry *AssistDanceMinistrywithCD/digitalmusicselections *GiveinstructionstoFloorTechsofmicrophonesstandsandmicrophones *GiveinstructionstoFloorTechsforcommunicatingwiththeMusic *Recordaudioservices(CDformat) VIDEO/CAMERATECH *TurnonallflatscreensTV's *Monitormovementofworshipservices *Videorecordallservices(formatofDVD) *Churchannouncements *FirstSundayCommunionServicesChurchConventReading *PowerPointpresentationforweddings,picturesoflifeforfunerals FLOORTECH *AssistAudioTech *Placementandremovalofmicrophonesstands *Makesureallcordlessmicrophonesarepoweredonduringusage *Assistwithshuttingdownequipmentafterservice DUPLICATIONTECH *CopymasterCDsandDVDsforpurchases *CreateCDandDVDslabels *MaintainSermonlogExcelfile *Prepare/distributerequestedCDandDVDorders

COMMUNITY NEWS:
Drivers and other Volunteers URGENTLY Needed for Shepherds Center of McLeanArlingtonFalls Church See the attached flyer for details. Volunteering your services to this organization will be fulfilling to you and a blessing to the recipients of your generosity. ************ The Office of Minority Achievement is asking for donations of new or gently worn men's ties to be given to middle school boys at the 3rd Annual Middle School Boys Color of Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 29. The ties will be displayed so students can choose one and then learn how to tie it correctly. All donations should be sent to Greg Taylor at Drew Model School by March 1st. Gregory Taylor ************ Teens Summer Camp Volunteer Program Now Taking Applications This opportunity is perfect for teens who want to further develop their leadership and communication skills and gain experience assisting with planning and leading activities for young children. Volunteers assist the camp staff in fun and exciting activities with campers, including field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, sing-along's, games and more. You may obtain the application at www.arlington.us. For questions or more information contact Milada Weaver at 703-228-4730. Get in Touch with Nature this Spring Registration has Begun! Suffering from cabin fever? Embrace nature this spring with wonderful opportunities at Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers, the perfect places for families to learn to understand and appreciate our historic and natural resources. Check out a range of fun and educational programs for all ages including Civil War Spies and Their Trade, Untamed Wonders Photography Exhibition, Earth Day Invasive Pull and Family Camping Trips. Your nature-loving tots will love Rainbows-Color Magic and Critter Communications and more. Our nature centers in captivating, hands-on learning that leaves a lasting impression. For more info or to register, check out the The Snag Winter 2014 Catalog or visit our Nature Centers page at https://arlingtonparks.us/snag/spring2014/.

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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Feb.19 Good Morning Macedonia Family, Romans 8:31 if God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:37 no, in all these things we are more than conquers through him who loved us. My praise report reflects those two scriptures very well for the trying two days I had on Monday Feb. 17 and Tuesday Feb 18. On Monday Feb 17 we took our second PT test and I did 63 push ups. 67 sit ups (9 more than my first test) and a 15:31 two mile shaving (nearly two minutes off my first test). Directly after our second PT test the company had our pugils banner event, which is combat fighting that is suppose to stimulate using a bayonet (ask my mom for a description). After four grueling matches I won the middle weight pugil division (60-100 lbs) for my platoon, which helped my platoon win our third banner of basic combat training and helped grow our first place lead towards becoming honor platoon. Tuesday Feb 18 was the biggest day at basic for me; it was our last day of basic rifle marksmanship and if I did not qualify I would have been recycled with a new company. But GOD be the glory for the things GOD has done; I passed my basic and the first thing I did when I came off the range was ask permission to pray alone (safety protocol after firing a weapon) and got down on both knees and thanked the Lord for being with me and helping yet again conquer another obstacle. Macedonia I love you family I miss you family. See you guys in September. Specialist Clarence Thomas III