A Better Way to Live Get Your Mind Right!! March 25, 2018 Metropolitan Baptist Church 1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Office: (804) 733-3753 Fax (804) 733-4423 Email: metro@metbapch.com Website: www.mymetroexp.org Wi-Fi Access: Metro Sanctuary PW: Praise21 Pastor Lamont Hobbs (804) 931-1097 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! Congratulations Pastor Lamont A. Hobbs Call to Worship Pastoral Partner in Christ Invocation *Hymn of Praise Responsive Reading #553 The Crucifixion of Jesus Parishioner s Prayer Deacon Willie Brown Announcements Church Clerk Welcome Deaconess Offertory Prayer Ministry of Giving Sermonic Selection The Proclaimed Word *Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction www.mymetroexp.org Praise 104.7 FM Pastor of the Month for March! Oooooweeeeeee God!!!! Lady Chanel s Blog I must admit that some days I ask God, how did I wind up in this condition? How did I get here? Honestly, I have had many moments to stop and reflect on what I knew my life was suppose to be. I am a planner and an organizer. I plan my work and work my plan, but trust me; this was not in the cards. I did not see ALS coming and surely not this fast. It has been 10 years now and from the day of my diagnosis I honestly did not know what to expect. I did not know if I could or would make it. To be totally honest, I did not know if I even wanted to make it. I had no idea what it would be like to live almost completely paralyzed, speechless, and unable to breathe on my own. Well 10 years later, that s my story; almost completely paralyzed, speechless, and unable to breathe on my own. I know it may sound horrible to you and it may bring tears to your eyes, but please don t cry for me because God has still made a way out of no way. I now know what amazing grace truly looks and feels like. I have a busy few weeks coming up. I am preparing for Easter, preparing for college tours with Deja in North Carolina and Atlanta, and Angel will be finishing up her first year of college in a little over a month. I wish I could shout, Won t he do it! Every day God takes the little that I have and turns it into a lot. I don t have much to offer unto God on a daily basically physically, but I truly believes that he blesses me because each day I do my best to offer up a positive attitude and mind set unto God. I try hard to have a good attitude and in turn, God sets a great atmosphere. I work on my mind and God shows me what truly matters. Some battles are just too big to fight all by yourself. You may not have much to bring to the table right now, but you can work on your attitude towards life. So what things have not gone your way? That does not mean that God is not working in your favor. I know some will say if God is so good, why are you tore up from the floor up? My response is that I may be tore up, but I got a testimony. You may see a mess, but I know I m a miracle. If you read this blog today, please know that it is not about how others see you, but rather how you see yourself. It doesn t matter if things don t go your way, as long as God is still on your side. Do your best and let God do the rest. #AmazingGrace
March 2018 Metro Calendar Mar 25 Palm Sunday Mar 25 Veteran s Benefits Information 2 Mar 26 Zumba 6 Mar 26 Cardio Boot Camp 7 Mar 26 Male Chorus Practice 7 Mar 27 Zumba 6 Mar 29 Mass Chorus Practice 7 Mar 30 Addiction & Recovery 6:30 Mar 30 Good Friday Service @ First Baptist Harrison Street 7 Mar 31 YM Easter Activities Mar 31 Deacon Mtg 9 am Mar 31 Deaconess Mtg 10 am Apr 01 Easter Apr 01 Easter Sunrise Service @ Bethany BC 6 am Apr 02 Missionary Mtg 5:30 Apr 02 Zumba 6 Apr 02 Cardio Boot Camp 7 Apr 02 Mass Choir 7 Apr 03 Seasoned Citizens 11 am Apr 06 Addiction/Recovery Mtg 6:30 Apr 07 IMM/B2M Spring Cleanup 10 am METRO PERFORMING ARTS PRACTICE SCHEDULE Mar 28 Steppers Practice 5:30 Apr 03 RED Practice 5:30 Apr 05 HPD Practice 5:30 Apr 06-08 Eagle Eyrie Apr 09 WNB Practice 7 Apr 11 Stepper s Practice 5:30 Apr 11 Transformation Practice Apr 14 KKD Practice 12 noon The Symbols of Lent Palm & Cross The cross symbolizes His submission and suffering. The Palm Leaf symbolizes the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. They are also regarded as tokens of victory, honor and peace. Money Bag The Money Bag symbolizes betrayal. Judas betrayed Jesus for 40 pieces of silver. Basin & Towel The Basin and Towel symbolizes the servanthood of Christ and the love and care He has for the Christian Community. The art of washing of feet or hands can be done as part of Maundy Thursday Service. Wheat & Grapes The leaven bread and wine symbolize Christ s body and His blood. Crown of Thorns The Crown of Thorns symbolizes the plaited thorned crown soldiers forced on Christ s head as part of their attempted humiliation and mockery of Him.
2018 Sacrificial Giving We are called to model our giving after God s unconditional generosity to us. Our gifts to Him become sacrificial when we give from what we thought we needed for ourselves. We are asking all members to commit to giving $20 per month sacrificially for a total of $240. God has purposed great things for us in 2018 and we need everyone working towards the vision. Do not neglect to do well and to share what you have. For such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 Transportation: The Transportation Ministry is looking for additional drivers. Anyone interested in working with this ministry, especially 3 rd Sundays, please contact Bro Christopher Jackson at 804-833-8412. 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. Transformation: The Transformation Choir is looking for new and dedicated members. If you are interested, please see Sis Beatrice McCarroll or Bro O Brian Hargrave. You can also come to one of the practices every Monday at 6:30 and every Thursday at 7 before the 3 rd Sunday. Youth Choir: The Youth Choir is looking for new and energetic members between the ages of 5 and 17 that want to sing praises to our King. If your child is interested in joining the youth choir, please contact Bro O Brian Hargrave. Praise & Worship: The Praise and Worship Team are looking for new members. If you are interested in joining, please come to practice each Monday night after choir rehearsal or contact Sis Amanda Rodgers at 804-263-8248. Boot Camp: Metro s Cardio Boot Camp class will be held every Monday s at 7. Zumba: Zumba Classes will now be held every Monday and Tuesday at 6. Addiction & Recovery Ministry: Every Friday at 6:30. Missionary Ministry: The Missionary Ministry are looking for members who are willing to give 10% of your time and talent to do Missionary work. If you are interested, please see Sis Josephine Jenkins and Deacon Mary Nelson. Metro Performing Arts: The Good Friday Drama Jesus Monologues: God, Did You Make A Mistake? will be on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 7 at First Baptist Church Harrison Street. All are invited to come out and support this event. Thank you: Thank you to Sis Ophelia Jackson and Bland s Florist for donating the Palms today for Palm Sunday!
Metro Sunday School Youth Cornerstone Ages 1-8 Students Class II Ages 9-12 Student Class I Ages 13-15 Young Adults Ages 16-18 Every Sunday Morning @ 9:25 am Men @ 9am Women @ 9:30am Bereaved Family We are Praying For: Rev. Bynum and the Bynum 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. Merle Keene, Rev. Charlotte Bynum, Bro Richard Allen Raught, Sis Joyce Mason, Sis Margie Thomas, Bro William Steele, Sis Alfreda Hill, Sis Rosa Crenshaw, Sister Shirley Mallet, Bro Charles Stubbs, Sis Jessie Nelson, Sis Sis Brenda Langford, Sis Brenda Edmonds, Rev. Sylvia Wright & Rev. Leroy Evans Adult & Youth Bible Study Every Wednesday at 6:30 Theme: Get Your Mind Right Metro will fellowship with Bethany Baptist Church for Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 6:30 am. The Food Pantry Hours of Operation: Tuesdays: 10 am 12 Eligibilities: *Emergency Food ONLY *Only 1 supply of food QUARTERLY (3 months) *You MUST have a Picture ID METRO SPIRIT NIGHT: Please come out to the Colonial Heights Chick-Fila (in front of Walmart) for dinner on April 4 from 5:00-8:00. 15% of your check will go towards supporting the Metropolitan Performing Arts Ministry. This ministry includes praise dance, mime, step and rap. When you place your order, you must tell the cashier that you are supporting METRO for Spirit Night. Please post on social media to help spread the word or print out a flyer to pass around! If you need a copy, please see any of the directors for praise dance, step or rap or you can see Amber Brown.
/.../? Women s Ministry (W.O.W) Are You Willing? 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) 899-7904. Enter 386855079 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 (804-733-3753) or (804-732-7110) March Trustee: Jerome Bynum (804) 892-8872 Transportation Trustee: Christopher Jackson 804-833-2412 You and I have an opportunity every day to be a witness of God s healing love to a world of wounded hearts. One of my favorite sayings is, God doesn t call the equipped, He equips the called. If you are His, then you are called. Not because of who you are or what you can do, but because God can and will do His work through you. Did God tell Jonah to go to Nineveh because Jonah was a great leader with amazing vision? No! Jonah proved to be quite wimpy. When Jonah finally made it to Nineveh, did God bring a great wave of repentance and restoration because of Jonah s rhetorical gifts? No! God stirred the hearts and changed the lives of hundreds of Ninevites because Jonah finally had the courage to speak God s words. God wants to do something similar through you. He wants you to stop fighting Him on this and be willing to speak for Him, so others can know the same healing and hope that you know. Will you be his vessel? 10 Money Habits to Break In 2018 (A new one will be revealed every week) Do bad money habits HURT your financial progress? Yep! Many people fall into the same financial behavior patterns year after year. If you have any of these financial tendencies, the New Year is as good an occasion as any to alter your behavior. #9: Not Contributing to IRAs or Workplace Retirement Plans. Even with all the complaints about 401(k)s and the low annual limits on traditional and Roth IRA contributions, these retirement savings vehicles offer you remarkable wealth-building opportunities. The earlier you contribute to them, the better; the more you contribute to them, the more compounding of those invested assets you may potentially realize.