Macedonia Baptist Church

Celebrating 106 Years

Sunday
November 2, 2014
7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.






Theme: As one church and one body in Christ, we come together and fellowship with one another.

Scripture Reference: All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, and to fellowship,
and to sharing in meals including the Lords Supper, and to prayer. Acts 2:42 (NLT)
CHURCH COVENANT

Pastor: By what common and gracious experiences do we enter into spiritual covenant with God and
with one another?

Congregation: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as
our Savior; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly
and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

Pastor: What is the great bond of our union with God and each other?

Congregation: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love.

Pastor: What are our great privileges and duties in this, our own Church?

Congregation: To strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a
place in our affections, prayers, and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its
worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine.

Pastor: What vow do we gladly make as stewards of that which God has entrusted to us?

Congregation: To contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses,
for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world.

Pastor: For the sake of our homes and loved ones, what gracious tasks do we humbly assume?

Congregation: We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of
God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance.

Pastor: For the sake of the unsaved for whom our Saviour died, to what manner of life and conversation
are we solemnly pledged?

Congregation: To walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and
faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men
to exemplify and commend our holy faith. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we unanimously
agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

Pastor: Since one is our Master, even Christ, and all we are brethren, by what fraternal ministries are
we to strengthen each other and adorn the teachings of our Lord and Saviour?

Congregation: We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every
good word and work; to guard each others reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others;
to participate in each others joys, and with tender sympathy bear one anothers burdens and sorrows; to
cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense but always ready for reconciliation, being
mindful of the rules of the savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and
through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out
of darkness into his marvelous light.

Pastor and Congregation: Humbly confessing our past sins, we pray for grace and strength to keep
these, our holy vows, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. -- Amen

HISTORY

In the Beginning... (1908 -1911)
In the year of our Lord 1908, the home of Bonder and Amanda Johnson gave birth to the formulation of
Macedonia Baptist Church of Arlington, Virginia. As their "Walk of Faith" increased, the fellowship was
formally established as Macedonia Baptist Church in 1911 by Reverend Brass Clark of Alexandria,
Virginia and Reverend Frank Graham of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Reverend John Gilliam served as
the first pastor.

Early Growth... (1912 -1925)
Pastoral Succession: Reverend Williams, Reverend Peter Mitchell, Reverend Bernard Botts, Reverend
Pickney, Reverend Richardson, Reverend Carter Taylor and Reverend Oliver Hawkins. Due to the need
to expand, the Old Peyton Hall at Nauck Station was purchased under the pastorate of Reverend Botts.
During the transitional years, God blessed Macedonia spiritually as well as increased the membership.

Progress Begins... (1923 -1968)
Reverend Sherman Phillips served faithfully for 43 years. Under his pastorate the growth in membership
resulted in the construction of a new edifice at the corner of 22nd Street and the "Track" (Kenmore
Street). The cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1927, by the Odd Fellows Organization. Several
organizations and auxiliaries were established by Reverend Phillips, which added the Outreach
Ministries of the church. Eight Associate Ministers were added to the fellowship under Reverend Phillips'
administration. After 43 years of faithful ministerial service, Reverend Phillips was called to eternal rest.

Pressing Onward... (1968-1995)
Reverend Clarence A. Robinson succeeded Reverend Sherman Phillips and was officially called to the
pastorate at Macedonia Baptist Church on February 26, 1969 and installed on May 4, 1969. Under
Reverend Robinson's leadership, the organizational structure of the church expanded to meet the needs
of the church and community. A building expansion program was initiated and the Groundbreaking
Service was held on October 10, 1971, and on March 11, 1972, the cornerstone was laid by the Grand
Lodge of Virginia and Arlington Lodge#58. To broaden the spiritual wisdom and exposure of the
membership, Reverend Robinson brought nationally recognized theologians and political figures to the
pulpit; inclusive of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Honorable Chuck Robb and Former
Governor L. Douglas Wilder. The church mortgage was burned during a "Mortgage Burning and
Rededication Service" held April 30, 1989. A few of the highlights from Reverend Robinsons tenure
include, playing a key role in insuring the safety of pedestrians in the Nauck Community through the
installation of the stoplight on South Kenmore and 22
nd
Streets; also under his leadership, Macedonia
was the first black host of the Mount Vernon Baptist Association. In addition, he established and
revitalized many programs, organizations and auxiliaries. On February 26, 1995, a Final Pastoral
Worship Service was held and Reverend Robinson officially retired after 26 years of dedicated
ministerial service to Macedonia Baptist Church and the Nauck Community.

Looking to the Future... (1996 - Present)
On July 18, 1996, the membership of Macedonia Baptist Church, in obedience to the Holy Spirit,
rendered a ninety seven percent "affirmative vote" of those "present and voting" in the election of Dr.
Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., as Pastor-Elect of Macedonia Baptist Church. On November 24, 1996, Dr.
Hamlin was installed and given full pastoral authority of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Dr. Hamlin's
leadership, in the words of the Apostle Paul, ring true to God's promise, "Eye has not seen nor has ear
heard, nor has it appeared to man, what God has in store for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Under the profound pastoral leadership of Dr. Hamlin, Macedonia Baptist Church has been praising God
for numerous blessings and witnessed the following:
Continuous growth in church membership, approximately 1,300 members;


HISTORY (continued)

Implementation of a 7:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service on 5
th

Sundays; Youth and Teen Church on 2
nd
Sundays at 10:45 a.m.;
Annual Leadership Conferences;
Computerization of Church offices;
Installation of a new sound system;
Increased Church budget;
Major renovations of the upper level of the Church;
Purchase of the following properties: 2112 Shirlington Road, 2114 Shirlington Road,
2118 Shirlington Road, 2219 Shirlington Road and 2229 Shirlington Road;
Purchase of 14 and 24 passenger buses; and a 15 passenger van;
Establishment of Bonder and Amanda Johnson Community Development Corporation;
An increase in full-time and part-time employees;
Rededication of the Clarence A. Robinson Library, which included the addition of a Computer
Learning Center;
Implementation of Before and After Care School Program;
Establishment of fifty Ministries under: Christian Education Ministries, Community Outreach
and Ministry Relationships, Cornerstone (Life) Ministries, Generation Now Youth Ministries,
Membership and Spiritual Development Ministries, Missions and Outreach Ministries, Support
Ministries, and Worship Music and Arts Ministries;
Partnership with the Arlington Housing Corporation for the development of 36 affordable
housing units, the Groundbreaking was held on June 10, 2009 and The Macedonian opened
in May 2011;
Ordination of 21 Deacons;
Consecration of 23 Deaconesses;
Licensure of 14 Ministers;
Ordination of six Ministers;
Thomas Adams, Ulysses Terry, and Walter Williamson (deceased) deemed Deacon
Emeritus; Isaac Brooks (deceased) deemed Chairman Emeritus, of the Deacon Ministry;
Implementation of a three-year Discipleship Ministry Program;
Purchase of the YMCA which was later renamed The Family Life Center and dedicated on
September 9, 2007;
Implementation of a Minister in Training; Deacon in Training; Deaconess in Training;
and Trustee in Training Programs;
Dr. Robert F. Cheeks installed as Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, McLean Virginia in
2007;
Reverend Todd A. Brown installed as Pastor of First Baptist Church of Chesterbrook,
McLean, Virginia in 2007;
Reverend Evelyn H. King founder of Greater Gospel Church, Springfield, Virginia, 2011;
Pastor Hamlin and teams have made three trips to do Missionary Work in Guatemala and the
Dominican Republic; and
Relocated Church offices to the Macedonian in the spring of 2013.







MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday, November 3, 2014
7:00 p.m. Heart and Soul Substance Abuse Support Group Meeting (The Macedonian)
7:00 p.m. Living Water Dance Ministry Rehearsal (FLC-Upper Level)
7:00 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting (Board Room)

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
7:00 p.m. Prayer Ministry Meeting (Board Room)
7:00 p.m. Judah Choral Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer with Pastor Hamlin
Dialin Number: (712) 432-1212 // ID Number: 373-561-388
6:00 p.m. Operations Meeting (Multipurpose Room)
7:00 p.m. Corporate Prayer and Praise (Sanctuary)

Thursday, November 6, 2014
5:30 p.m. Information Ministry Meeting (Board Room)

Friday, November 7, 2014
7:00 p.m. Living Water Dance Ministry Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Saturday, November 8, 2013
10:30 a.m. Communications Ministry Meeting (Board Room)
12:30 p.m. Bells of Joy Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1:00 p.m. YCC Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
2:30 p.m. Judah Choral Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)



ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Daily Devotionals for September, October and November are now available at the Information Center.

Sunday, November 9, 2014 Pastor Hamlins 18
th
Anniversary
Theme: Celebrating 18

Years of Dedicated Service to our Pastor
Scripture Reference: Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the
church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son. Acts 20:28 (NET Bible)

Members, if you would like to be a blessing to Pastor Hamlin by means of notes, cards, there is a
decorated box in the Narthex to drop them in. You may also use the regular offering envelopes or
Online Giving.

Saturday, November 15, 2014 Church and Pastors Anniversary Celebration
(4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.) Spread the word! Activities and games have been planned for everyone for this
Celebration. Please sign up at the Information Center.



ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Anniversary Revival Services at 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Guest Revivalist: Bishop Alfred Owens, Jr., Pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church, Washington,
DC
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Guest Revivalist: Bishop Herber M. Brown, II, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church of Baltimore County,
Baltimore, MD

Christian Education Ministries:
Discipleship classes will be on break for the month of November. Classes will resume in December.


Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-In Members

At Home
Ophelia Adams
Dorothy Burke
Deacon Thomas Adams
Patricia Patterson

Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation Center
Ruth Brittain

Envoy Rehabilitation
J. Faye Henderson (no visitors)

Potomac Center
Ruth Garner

The Jefferson
Ersell Mangum

Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
Irene Lewis
Evelyn Townes

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.

Worship Schedule

Baptism Worship Service - 4
th
Sunday
10:45 a.m. Service Only

Bible Study Schedule - 7:00 p.m.
1
st
Wednesday Corporate Prayer & Praise
2
nd
Wednesday Pastors Bible Study
3
rd
Wednesday Men and Womens Bible Study
4
th
Wednesday Young Adult Bible Study
5
th
Wednesday Leadership Night

Communion Worship Service - 1
st
Sunday
7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Services
1
st
through 4
th
Sunday - 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
5
th
Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Young Adult Directed Worship Service - 2
nd
Sunday
10:45 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Youth and Teen Church - 2
nd
Sunday
10:45 a.m. (Multipurpose Room)

Youth Directed Worship Service - 3
rd
Sunday
10:45 a.m. Service Only


Macedonia Baptist Church
Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr., Pastor
3412 South 22
nd
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)
Vision: "Becoming ACTIVE Disciples through our Commitment, Witness, Love, and Relationship
Mission: Transforming Lives through the Discipleship of Jesus Christ
2014 Theme: Generosity Transforming your Witness (The Actions of the Disciple)