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

The best way to renew our minds is to read God's Word daily.

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)

Worship Music & Arts Ministry News: On February 23, at 3:30pm the Worship Music & Arts Ministry of Macedonia Baptist Church will sponsor a Black History Concert, which will include an exciting presentation of African American-spirituals, anthems, and hymns that will highlight the rich artistic expressions and spiritual overtures drawn from an Afro-American journey of triumphant struggle. This event is under the direction of Roderick Giles, Music Director and David Nelson, Minister of Music. Your voice and your commitment are needed, as rehearsals will begin soon. The Black History Choir Rehearsal Schedule: All Singers (Gospel & Choral) Tuesday, February 4 - 7pm Tuesday, February 11- 7pm Tuesday, February 18- 7pm Saturday, February 22 - 3pm Choral Singers ONLY Saturday, February 8 - 3pm Saturday, February 15 - 3pm

*3 rehearsal minimum attendance required for Gospel Singers, 5 rehearsal minimum for Choral Singers

************ Place your S.H.A.R.E. order on or before Monday, February 10 at the Information Center or by calling the church office at 703-521-7663. The February menu is attached. S.H.A.R.E. distribution day is Saturday, February 22 at 6:30am in the Multipurpose Room. ************ Generation Now is offering a night out to all parents on Valentines Day. See the attached flyer and register your child(ren) at the Information Center with a payment of $5 per child. For additional information you can contact any staff of Generation Now or Min. Dejon Campbell. ************ All parents, college students, college bound students, and anyone interested in information regarding financial aid for college students, Generation Now will host a financial aid workshop on Saturday, February 22. Additional information is forthcoming, but mark your calendar now to attend this informative session.

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. ************ Each Wednesday evening at 7pm is the Young Adult Bible Study. We look forward to seeing all our young adults in attendance to experience the new format. ************ Members, if you have moved, or if your home, cell or work phone numbers have changed, please fill out a Change of Address form at the Information Center. ************ Attention All Youth!! Each Thursday evening is Youth Bible Study for all ages from 7-8pm in the sanctuary. ************ 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. ************ Macedonia Baptist Church Members get $50 OFF! That's less than $7 a week for our Group Fitness Classes using the new Training Technique called TABATA. In as little as 6 minutes a day you can increase your agility, fitness and health. Sign up now www.powerofmovement.com or call Shayne at 703-314-1639 for our Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm to 7pm Bootcamp classes. The 8 week classes start February 25 and our 6 week classes starts March 11. All classes are held at Macedonia Baptist Church. CLASS IS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS!! Shayne Sullivan Power of Movement Business Operations 703-314-1639

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.

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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. ************ 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. ************ All bulletin announcements and meeting room requests must be sent directly to the church clerk, L. Sandra Garner at sgarner@mbcva.ws. 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:
Many organizations are having programs and activities to recognize Black History Month. Be sure to check out various flyers that have been included with this e-messenger. ************ The Mu Omicron chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is offering our 2014 Annual Scholarship to a deserving graduating senior. Please refer to the attached letter for additional details and disseminate this scholarship opportunity to your members. Questions can be directed to muomicronscholarship@gmail.com. Regards, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Mu Omicron Chapter Scholarship Committee

African American Read-in at Drew Model School 2/21/14 Drew Model School will hold its African-American Read-in on Friday, February 21st from 9:00-10:00am. We would greatly appreciate it if you could serve as a guest reader this year. It would entail reading a book or short story written by an African American author to one class. The session should last no longer than 20-30 minutes. Our librarian can provide an age-appropriate book for you to read or you can bring one of your own. Any time you can lend to this event would be invaluable in demonstrating to students the importance of reading. Your participation will make a world of difference at Drew Model School. You can confirm you participation via the return email address or by leaving a message on 703-228-8129 We hope you can make it on the February 21st. Most Sincerely, Gregory Taylor Minority Achievement Coordinator Drew Model School/APS County-wide Phone: 703-228-8129 (Drew) / Phone: 703-228-8628 (Syphax Education Center) Fax: 703-979-0892 / Email: gregory.taylor@apsva.us ************ 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 ************

Dear WETA Community Advisory Council Members, Attached is our Black History Month Program Guide detailing special programming on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD this month as WETA Television continues to celebrate the diversity of our community. The guide is developed and distributed by my colleague Ferne Barrow, Senior Director of Outreach & Community Engagement. If you would like hard copies, please contact Ferne directly at 703-998-2420 or fbarrow@weta.org. Visit weta.org/tv for complete schedule information. Sincerely, Chloe Kougias Publicity Coordinator WETA 703.998.2086 phone

[The above-mentioned guide is a separate attachment to this E-Messenger.]

************ Subject: Women of Vision Nomination Deadline Extended to February 11 Dear Friend of Arlington County's Commission on the Status of Women, The Commission is soliciting nominations for the 2014 Women of Vision Awards. The award nomination form is attached. This honor is given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to womens issues, and have, over time, developed and communicated their vision for women and engaged community members and other leaders in order to realize this vision. Categories for the 2014 award are: business, non-profit, and government. Nominees must live, work, or volunteer in Arlington County. Nominations are due Tuesday, February 11th. The awards will be presented on March 4, 2014 at the Arlington County's Women of Vision award ceremony. Information about the event and sponsorship will be available on the Commission on the Status of Women webpage. We would appreciate your assistance in circulating this information within the community. Thank you, Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women

Families Unplugged Programs Register today for our February Families Unplugged Program: 'A Taste of Crossfit'! Join us on Saturday February 8 and 22, for a family-oriented Crossfit class presented by a trainer from Athlete's Global Inc. It will be followed by a hands-on a cooking tutorial: No-Bake Energy Bites. For more information, contact 703-228-4773, or DPR-Elementary@arlingtonva.us, or visit our Elementary Services page. Register online using Activity Code: 730013. Crossfit Winter Classes Take part in a high-intensity, core strength and conditioning program that will focus on all 10 components of optimal physical fitness! Improve your Agility, Hand and Eye Coordination, strength, speed and Flexibility with crossfit. Classes will be held at Madison Community Center, 3829 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22207. Register online today or in person at 3700 Four Mile Run or by Phone: 703-228-4747. For more information, email KCleme@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4729, TTY 711. See PDF flyer for more details: Ages 6-11 flyer, Ages 11-16 flyer, Ages 15 and up flyer. Summer Camp Registration Starts 2/19 @ 7a.m. Make the most of your child or teen's summer break with a variety of summer camps! Stay active and healthy with sports camps, explore the great outdoors with nature, adventure and history based camps, tap into their creative side with arts and crafts, curious kids will love our imagination and exploration camps as well! Don't miss specialty therapeutic recreation camps for pre-schoolers, teens and individuals! Look out for your Summer Camp Guide in early February! Don't let be a barrier! We offer fee reductions for those who qualify. The 2014 Feel the Heritage Festival The 2014 Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from noon-4p.m. at Carver Community Center. The free event celebrates Arlington's African-American history and culture and will feature live music, dance from Step Afrika!, kids' entertainment, arts and crafts, Hall of History, delicious food, great vendors and lots more! Free event shuttles will operate between Drew Community Center and Pentagon City Metro. Event details will be posted on the Feel the Heritage webpage. Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer! The Virginia Master Naturalist program trains volunteers to provide education, citizen science and outreach to conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. The sprint training runs Feb. 25-June 10, 2014 on Tuesday evenings from 710p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington. Applications are due February 7, 2014. For more information and to complete an application, visit the Arlington Regional Master Naturalist website at www.armn.org.

Creative Preschoolers' New Family Registration Begins Feb. 10 Arlington County half-day preschools are designed to provide children ages 3-5 with their first social group experience outside the home. Emphasis is placed on experiencing age-appropriate recreation activities, being part of a group, cooperating, listening, sharing, developing play and movement skills, and discovering nature. Choose from two-, three- or five-day-a-week programs from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Preschool runs from September to May. We offer fee reductions for those who qualify. Get in Touch with Nature this Spring Registration Begins Feb. 11 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. We offer 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. We specialize in captivating, hands-on learning that leaves a lasting impression. For more info or to register, check out the The Snag Spring 2014 Catalog or visit our Nature Centers page. Bill Thomas Award The Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Award is calling for nominations! Do you know someone who is dedicated to park services and improving our community? This award is to pay tribute to park volunteers and encourage residents who demonstrate commitment and support for the parks programs, natural resources and public open spaces. Accepting nominations now through Feb. 14, 2014. Read more about the award. Glencarlyn Park Playground: Youth Playground Renovation Construction will begin shortly on the youth playground at Glencarlyn Park! Fun, new features include a treehouse, swings, a teeter-totter, a cattail spinner (re-purposed from Mosaic Park) and a sand play area with lots of boulders. Porous paving will be used to reduce the impervious footprint of the park and there also will be a buffer comprised of native plants that can be found in the Four Mile Run Resource Protected Area. The $485,000 project is funded with a 2010 Neighborhood Conservation bond, and is a Neighborhood Conservation Program project for the Arlington Forest neighborhood.

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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Please contact Mt. Olive to let them know you will be attending. They want to be sure to have sufficient refreshments.