WORSHIPPING TOGETHER

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1 STUDYING TOGETHER Bible Study: 9:30 am - 10:35 am Classes in the West Wing: CRADLEROLL ~ Ages Birth-4 PRIMARY/KINDERGARTEN ~ Ages 5-9 JUNIORS ~ Ages TEENS ~ Ages Classes in the School: YOUNG ADULTS ~ Mrs. Moore s Classroom ~ Ages 17+ ADULT JAPANESE ~ Mrs. Simon s Classroom Adult Classes in the Church: ADULT QUARTERLY ~ Sanctuary ADULT QUARTERLY ~ Fellowship Hall ADULT QUARTERLY ~ Classroom 6 (Back Hallway) CHRISTIAN CONNECTIONS ~ Chapel CHURCH BUDGET 4 Weeks-November $20,000 $18,752 $14,064 $ 9,376 Month-to-date Goal $8,940 Collected 2 of 4 wks $9,425 Over/(Under) for Nov 10 th : $486 YTD Over/(Under) as of Nov 10 th :($3,420) $ 4,688 Please make checks to $ 0 Metro SDA Church. Undesignated or Loose offerings go towards the offering of the day. WORTHY STUDENT FUNDS Year-to-date Goal $8,056 Collected to date $7,554 Over/(Under) ($502) RENOVATION NEEDS Monthly Loan Payment of $1,508 Month-to-date collected is $2,380 Total remaining loan balance is $128,036 Praise Sing Welcome & Announcements NOVEMBER 17, 2018 Spotlight on Personal Ministries Alvin Brezzell - Chorister Ayumi Uchino - Pianist David Arvizu Herald Paulraj Prelude Shepherd of Souls Dykes/Clokey Introit* Jesus, Stand Among Us Filitz Hymn of Praise* Come, Ye Thankful People No. 557 Worship in Prayer** Raquel Arvizu Prayer Response** Amen West Worship in Giving Church Budget David Arvizu Offertory Prelude on Morecambe Ordinance of Humility Children s Story in Junior Room by Aubrey Marquette Young Scripture Reading Luke 7:11-13 Dylan Bayer Worship in Music Worship in the Spoken Word The Lord s Supper Blessing the Wine** Blessing the Bread** Closing Hymn* Benediction* Benediction Response* Postlude WORSHIPPING TOGETHER Weep Not In A Little While We re Going Home Lead Me, Lord Now Thank We All Our God please stand*/please kneel** Men s Quartet Pastor Bentley David Arvizu Alvin Brezzell No. 626 Pastor Bentley Wesley Thiman Worship Organist Marjorie Good ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to the Metropolitan SDA Church (Metro). Thank you for choosing to worship with us today as we partake in Communion and hear the message that the Lord has given to Pastor Bentley to share with us. Metropolitan Church and MJA is a wonderful church and school family to belong too and I am so grateful for the kind words of encouragement, cards, phone calls, visits and being with my family when my mother passed away. Thank you for the beautiful arrangements that were sent for her funeral and those that attended. We serve a loving God who will call all of His children home with Him when He comes in the clouds. Thank you for your support and prayers, Karen Block. Metro Mid-Week, Wednesday, November 21: Because of the Thanksgiving holiday we will not have Metro Mid-Week this week but we will resume on the 28 th. Game Night care package items for our high school and college ladies are due next Sabbath, November 24. Please see sign-up sheet on Women s Ministry Bulletin Board for more ideas. Please place your items on the credenza next to the mailboxes in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you. Youth Group/Families You Are Invited to a Christmas Party at the Marquette s house, December 1 st : Maple Hill Dr, Northville. Dinner, vespers, and games start at 5:30 p.m. Bring: WRAPPED White Elephant gift (valued at $5) - does not have to be store bought..find a treasure from your home! RSVP to Kelli, Stephanie, or Heather A. Plan now to attend the Special Annual Christmas Pot-Luck after Church on Sabbath, December 8 th. A good opportunity to share a meal with your church family and others you might like to invite for a vegetarian/vegan Christmas feast. Plan on including with your family favorite holiday entrees, salads and sides, a couple dozen favorite holiday type cookies. Containers will be available for everyone bringing cookies to take part in a cookie exchange, you will leave with cookies for your Christmas! Metro Agapé Feast & Candle Light Communion: Our annual Agapé Feast & Candle Light Communion will be Saturday evening, December 8 th at 6 p.m. We hope that you can come out to this special event. A sign-up sheet of items needed for the feast is located on the bulletin board across from the church office. Please take a moment to let us know what you will be bringing. Christmas Reflections Vespers followed by Church Christmas Party Social Sabbath, December 15 th at 4 p.m. You are all invited to come out to this very special Christmas program vespers presented by Tom Verhelle on the piano. Following vespers, our Metro Social Committee invite you to stay for a Christmas Party. Bathroom Renovations are continuing around the church. The main men's room is under renovation and will be closed until completed. Men, we ask you to please use the baptismal changing bathrooms and the family restroom off the east side of the foyer. Thank you for being patient while we complete this process. Sunset Today: 5:10 p.m. Sunset Next Sabbath: 5:05 p.m.

2 DIRECTORY COMING EVENTS Today: 9:30 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Communion Sabbath Wednesday, Nov 21: Metro Mid-Week Cancelled Wednesday Sunday, Nov 21-25: Metro Food Store Closed Sabbath, Nov 24: 9:30 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service *HS & College Game Night care package items due today* 5 p.m. BRIDGE Young Adults Christmas Program & Food at Oakwood SDA Church, Goddard Rd, Taylor Monday, Nov 26: 6 p.m. Finance Committee 7:15 p.m. Church Board Meeting Wednesday, Nov 28: 7 p.m. Metro Mid-Week Friday, Nov 30: 6 p.m. Praise Group Practice Sabbath, Dec 1: 9:30 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Youth Group/Family Christmas Party at Marquette s home 7 p.m. Dinosaurs by Rich Aguilera at Troy High School Tickets & Info at Sunday, Dec 2: 3 5 p.m. Mata Baby Shower RSVP to Ginger at info@metrosdachurch.org Monday, Dec 3: 6 p.m. Ladies Night Out See sign-up sheet on WM bulletin board at El Patio, W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Wednesday, Dec 5: 7 p.m. Metro Mid-Week Thursday, Dec 6: 7 p.m. MJA Christmas Program at MJA School Gym Sabbath, Dec 8: 9:30 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Special Annual Christmas Potluck following service 2 p.m. Cedar Brook Christmas Concert 6 p.m. Candlelight Communion & Agapé Feast See bulletin board across from church office to sign-up Sunday, Dec 9: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Christmas Brunch at Margie Good s home 3 p.m. Memorial Service for Cheri Gilbert s mother at Metro Sabbath, Dec 15: 9:30 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Metro Choir Program 4 p.m. Christmas Reflections Vespers by Tom Verhelle Church Christmas Party (following Vespers) Methodist Children s Home Society Boy Items Collection Deadline Sunday, Dec 16: 9 a.m. Elders Mtg at Meadowbrook Country Club Church & School Address N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI Senior Pastor cell Darryl Bentley pastorbentley@gmail.com Associate Pastor cell Luke Penrod pastorlukepenrod@gmail.com First Elder cell Nick Conner nsconner@aol.com Head Deacon cell Jeff Baxter Jeffreybaxtersr@gmail.com Head Deaconess cell Julie Verhelle julieverhelle@gmail.com Treasurer cell Miriam Schmidt treasurer@metrosdachurch.org A.V. Coordinator Rick Rosekrans cell rrosekra@aol.com Church/Bulletin Secretary office Ginger Bentley info@metrosdachurch.org bulletin@metrosdachurch.org (Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday by 6 p.m.) Metropolitan SDA Junior Academy Principal cell Jill Simon jsimon@misda.org School Board Chair cell Nick Conner nsconner@aol.com School Secretary office fax metroschooloffice@yahoo.com Kathi Ingleby Metro Food Store Hours store.metrosdachurch.org November Regular Hours: Sunday 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.-tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday 2:30-3:30 p.m. Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 21-25

3 WOMEN S MINISTRIES BREAKFAST Ladies, you are invited to come to a Women s Ministries Holiday Breakfast on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m. at Margie Good s House Nine Mile Road Novi, MI Bring a breakfast dish to share. Come enjoy the food and fellowship And make a simple Christmas craft to get you into the holiday spirit. Invite a friend to come with you. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the Women s Ministries (WM) Bulletin Board so I have an idea of how many are coming, or me at mbgood@hotmail.com, text or call (248) (cell#) or call (248) (home#). RSVP by Dec 1 st. Thank you. Maps are available on WM Bulletin Board WOMEN S MINISTRIES BREAKFAST Ladies, you are invited to come to a Women s Ministries Holiday Breakfast on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m. at Margie Good s House Nine Mile Road Novi, MI Bring a breakfast dish to share. Come enjoy the food and fellowship And make a simple Christmas craft to get you into the holiday spirit. Invite a friend to come with you. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the Women s Ministries (WM) Bulletin Board so I have an idea of how many are coming, or me at mbgood@hotmail.com, text or call (248) (cell#) or call (248) (home#) RSVP by Dec 1 st. Thank you. Maps are available on WM Bulletin Board WOMEN S MINISTRIES BREAKFAST Ladies, you are invited to come to a Women s Ministries Holiday Breakfast on Sunday, December 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m. at Margie Good s House Nine Mile Road Novi, MI Bring a breakfast dish to share. Come enjoy the food and fellowship And make a simple Christmas craft to get you into the holiday spirit. Invite a friend to come with you. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the Women s Ministries (WM) Bulletin Board so I have an idea of how many are coming, or me at mbgood@hotmail.com, text or call (248) (cell#) or call (248) (home#) RSVP by Dec 1 st. Thank you. Maps are available on WM Bulletin Board

4 Invitation from Nathan & Patty Greene You are Invited to a Christmas Open House at Nathan Greene's Art Studio. Featuring the Seven Days of Creation Series, the Historical Art and Artifacts Loft, and your favorite classics. Sunday, December 2 and 9, 2018 at noon - 6pm 8458 Painter School Road, Berrien Center, MI Questions? , Facebook or Instagram Invitation from Nathan & Patty Greene You are Invited to a Christmas Open House at Nathan Greene's Art Studio. Featuring the Seven Days of Creation Series, the Historical Art and Artifacts Loft, and your favorite classics. Sunday, December 2 and 9, 2018 at noon - 6pm 8458 Painter School Road, Berrien Center, MI Questions? , Facebook or Instagram Invitation from Nathan & Patty Greene You are Invited to a Christmas Open House at Nathan Greene's Art Studio. Featuring the Seven Days of Creation Series, the Historical Art and Artifacts Loft, and your favorite classics. Sunday, December 2 and 9, 2018 at noon - 6pm 8458 Painter School Road, Berrien Center, MI Questions? , Facebook or Instagram Can You Help? Christmas is coming soon and the Metro Church is going to help the boys of the Methodist Children s Home Society with some warm gifts this holiday season. The boys are in need of NEW snow pants, hats, gloves, scarfs, and socks. The boys are between 5-17 years old. Please bring your new items and place them on the tree at church. Let s fill the tree with warm love for them this Christmas. Thank you, Debbie Modetz. Can You Help? Christmas is coming soon and the Metro Church is going to help the boys of the Methodist Children s Home Society with some warm gifts this holiday season. The boys are in need of NEW snow pants, hats, gloves, scarfs, and socks. The boys are between 5-17 years old. Please bring your new items and place them on the tree at church. Let s fill the tree with warm love for them this Christmas. Thank you, Debbie Modetz. Can You Help? Christmas is coming soon and the Metro Church is going to help the boys of the Methodist Children s Home Society with some warm gifts this holiday season. The boys are in need of NEW snow pants, hats, gloves, scarfs, and socks. The boys are between 5-17 years old. Please bring your new items and place them on the tree at church. Let s fill the tree with warm love for them this Christmas. Thank you, Debbie Modetz.

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6 BABY MATA YOU'RE INVITED TO A BABY SHOWER CELEBRATING MAMA BEAR TO BE DIANA MATA AND HER NEW CUB Decembe 2nd METRO SDA CH URCH - 3:00P M HAGGERTY RD. PLYMOUTH, Ml RS VP TO GINGER BENTLEY info@metrosdachurch.org REGISTRY: BUY BUY BABY AND AMAZON PS S T! OPT FOR A BOOK IN LIEU OF A CARD TO HELP STOCK BABY MATA'S BOOK STASH

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8 November Birthdays 6 Scott Verhelle 7 Carson Bentley 8 Glen Desmier; Maxine Brown 10 Sarah Harnos 12 Marsha Browder 13 Tom Verhelle 14 Jacqueline Stevens; Heather Hervey-Jumper 15 Cynthia Berendt 21 Katy Bayer 22 Leanne Mitchell 25 Andrew Master 26 Jacqueline George 28 Ellen Higgins 29 Kaelyn Horcha November Birthdays 6 Scott Verhelle 7 Carson Bentley 8 Glen Desmier; Maxine Brown 10 Sarah Harnos 12 Marsha Browder 13 Tom Verhelle 14 Jacqueline Stevens; Heather Hervey-Jumper 15 Cynthia Berendt 21 Katy Bayer 22 Leanne Mitchell 25 Andrew Master 26 Jacqueline George 28 Ellen Higgins 29 Kaelyn Horcha November Birthdays 6 Scott Verhelle 7 Carson Bentley 8 Glen Desmier; Maxine Brown 10 Sarah Harnos 12 Marsha Browder 13 Tom Verhelle 14 Jacqueline Stevens; Heather Hervey-Jumper 15 Cynthia Berendt 21 Katy Bayer 22 Leanne Mitchell 25 Andrew Master 26 Jacqueline George 28 Ellen Higgins 29 Kaelyn Horcha

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