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1 A Better Way to Live A Church on The Grow November 19, 2017 Call to Worship Pastoral Partner in Christ Invocation *Hymn of Praise Responsive Reading #573 Christian Commitment Parishioner s Prayer Deacon Baskerville Announcements Church Clerk Welcome Deaconess Offertory Prayer Ministry of Giving RED Dance Sermonic Selection The Proclaimed Word *Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction Metropolitan Baptist Church 1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA Office: (804) Fax (804) metro@metbapch.com Website: Wi-Fi Access: Metro Sanctuary PW: Praise21 Pastor Lamont Hobbs (804) LamontHobbs@comcast.net Meeting Needs, Empowering People, Transformational Teaching, Revitalizing Worship, Order & Excellence Morning Worship: Sundays 10:45 am Bible Study: Weds 6:30 & Thurs 12 WELCOME TO THE METRO EXPERIENCE! Sheepfold Sunday Please sit and worship with your Sheepfold leader today! Lady Chanel s Blog One of the highlights of my day is when I prepare for bed at night and Lamont scratches my head! I almost have him trained in to know the routine, but occasionally I have to remind him. It is so soothing and relieving because unlike most people, when I have an itch, I can t scratch it. Prior to ALS, I never gave being able to scratch an itch much consideration. It is amazing how we don t miss certain things or people in life until they are gone. It is interesting the little things that we will complain about or take for granted. People always compliment me for my smile and positive attitude, given my current situation. They find it amazing, but how could I not have a good attitude. Yes, ALS has taken so much from me, but I still have so much to be thankful for. I realize that my life could be much worse. Yes I am in a wheelchair, but I thank God that I have a wheelchair. I thank God that I have a communication device. I thank God that I ride shotgun in my van. I thank God that I have a husband, two wonderful daughters, a mother, and a father. I thank God that I make it to Church every Sunday. I thank God I have a job. I thank God I can connect with people online. I thank God for online shopping and Amazon prime. I thank God just for the ability to write a blog, whether anyone reads it or not. I have learned not to take anything for granted anymore. I m going to thank God for what I have, while I have it. For me, everyday has to be a day of thanksgiving, because even though I have lost so much, I still have so much to shout about. Oh, I forgot, I can t shout! So do me a favor, if you have an itch and you can scratch it, shout with me. If you have arms and you can raise them, shout with me. If you have legs and you can walk, shout with me. If you can breathe on your own, shout with me. Happy Thanksgiving and it truly has nothing to do with the dinner, but rather what God has done in your life. #AnItchICantScratch but #AHusbandWhoWill Mia Renea Washington Congrats to Juan & Lotoya Blizzard

2 November 2017 Metro Calendar Nov 19 Sheepfold Sunday Nov 19 Marriage Ministry Meet & Greet Nov 20 Zumba 6 Nov 20 Male Chorus 7 Nov 21 Turkey Drive 10 am Nov 21 Zumba 6 Nov 21 Thanksgiving Service with Bethany BC 7 Nov 22 Bible Study- CANCELLED Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Nov 24 Addiction & Recovery Meeting 6: 30 Nov 25 WoW Meeting 12 Nov 25 Price/Boggan Wedding 3 Nov 26 Transformation Mtg 2 Nov 27 Zumba 6 Nov 28 Zumba 6 Nov 28 CEM FS 6: 30 Dec 01 Addiction & recovery Meeting 6:30 Dec 02 DC Trip to AA Museum Dec 02 Deacon Meeting 9 am Dec 02 D ness Meeting 10 am Dec 04 Missionary meeting 5:30 Dec 04 Teacher s Training 6 Dec 04 Zumba Class 6 Dec 05 Senior Citizen Meeting 11 am Dec 05 Zumba Class 6 Dec 06 Leadership Meeting 5:30 Dec 08 Pastor Union Branch BC 11 am It s that time of year again!! We have started to collect for our Annual Turkey Drive which will take place on Tuesday, November 21 at 10 AM. Please provide your donations so that turkeys may be purchased for those in need. Also, please clean your garages, attics, closets, cabinets, etc. out and make your donations Monday - Friday by Monday November 20 th. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Drop off will take place Monday, Nov 20 th from 10 am 8 in the Multi-Purpose Room. MYE ARTS PRACTICE SCHEDULE Nov 19 RED to Dance 5:30 Nov 20 HPD Practice 5:30 Nov 28 RED Practice 5:30 Nov 30 Jumpstarz 6 Dec 05 Youth Choir Practice 7 Dec 07 HPD Practice 5:30 Dec 09 Youth Choir Practice 2

3 Calling All Men: The Mass & Transformation Choirs need a few good men. If you are interested in making a joyful noise for the Lord, please see Bro O Brian Hargrave. Media: The Media Ministry is looking for new members. If you are interested in learning sound, video or photography, please see any member of the media team. CEM: Christian Education would like to appreciate everyone who contributed in any way in the preparation and presentation of the Leadership workshop held on last Saturday. May God especially bless all who attended to move out in Faith, Wisdom and Knowledge in support of an ever-better Metro experience. A special blessing upon the presenters who did an excellent job, to our Pastor, Hospitality Ministry, Security, Trustees and our Super Church Administrator; God's rich blessings for your support. Thanks! Bible Study: Wednesday Night Bible Study and Thursday Noon Day Bible study will be cancelled November 22 nd and 23 rd. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and we will see you the following week! Christmas Program: The Metro Drama Ministry, Take Action, will be putting on our Christmas program this year entitled, Metro Christmas Review. There are speaking and nonspeaking parts for all ages as well as backstage support roles. Please see Sister Amber Brown upstairs in the media booth to sign up today after service. Coat Drive: The Transformation Ministry is sponsoring a coat drive for the children of AP Hill Elementary School. They are asking for any new or gently used coats to be brought in no later than Sunday, December 3 rd. If you have any questions please see Sis Beatrice McCarroll. Bible Bowl: All ministry leaders please come to the next leadership meeting with the names of 1 or 2 ministry members to participate in the first Metropolitan Bible Bowl. If you have any questions please see Sis Mosby. Zumba: Zumba Classes will now be held every Monday and Tuesday at 6. Addiction & Recovery Ministry: Every Friday at 6:30.

4 Metro Sunday School Youth Cornerstone Ages 1-8 Students Class II Ages 9-12 Student Class I Ages Young Adults Ages Every Sunday 9:25 am 9am 9:30am Bereaved Family We are Praying For: Rev. Merle Keene and Family Our Thoughts and Prayers-Sick & Shut-In Pastor Emeritus William N. Bland, Jr. (Riverview Nursing Home #314) Sis. Lucille Parham, Rev. Ruth Mallette, Sis. Angela Glover, Sis. Lucille Jackson, Sis. Catherine Hill, Sis. Glenda Edmonds, Sis. Renea Pelham, Rev. Sylvia Wright & family, Rev. Merle Keene, Rev. Charlotte Bynum, Bro Richard Allen Raught, Sis Joyce Mason, Sis Margie Thomas, Bro William Steele, Sis Alfreda Hill, Deaconess Dillard, Sis Rosa Crenshaw and Sister Shirley Mallet Adult & Youth Bible Study Every Wednesday at 6:30 Theme: Renovation & Reconstruction The Book Of Nehemiah We will have our annual Thanksgiving Service with special guest Bethany Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 21 st at 7. The Food Pantry /Clothes Closet operates every Tuesday from 10a-12p for all those in need of basic food and clothing during times of hardship.

5 Women s Ministry (W.O.W) Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear not absence of fear. Mark Twain Join Pastor by way of conference call for morning devotion inclusive of your word for the day. If you missed last week s call dial: (888) Enter NOON-DAY BIBLE STUDY Digging Deeper From Beginning to End The Metropolitan Baptist Noon-Day Prayer and Bible Classes are held each Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:30. Fellowship time will begin at 1:30 and is encouraged but not required. Come grow with us. Individuals from seventeen years and older are invited. For more information call the church ( ) or ( ) We live in uncertain times and have plenty to be afraid of: Terrorism, economic collapse, unemployment, nuclear armament and identity theft. That s just the beginning! Do you struggle with any fears? Some people live with the fear of outliving one s spouse or not finding a mate; infertility, miscarriage or child health issues. Some people fear not being able to protect their children, not having enough money to retire, marital infidelity or divorce and caring for aging parents. With so much to be afraid of in our world, it s hard not to worry. Listen to Jesus. He tells us, Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself (Matthew 6:34). This seems easy for Him to say, but what about when tough times come, such as when this month s mortgage payment is due, and you have no money? During the fear, try refocusing on Christ and realizing that He really does understand what we re going through is not easy. When fear begins to creep into our minds and drain our souls, we can easily lose focus on the One who gives courage. To regain focus and truly feel His love, we need to remind ourselves that He is the God of the angel armies and that Jehovah Jirah which means the Lord will provide (Genesis 22:14) cares for us. Fear strips us of power and we need to increase our faith to win over our fears. Men s Ministry (IronMen) October Trustee: Alphonso Burrow (804)