A Better Way to Live A Church on The Grow October 22, 2017 Worship Leader Pastoral Partner in Christ Call to Worship Invocation *Hymn of Praise Responsive Reading #572 Growing In Grace Parishioner s Prayer Deacon Rose Announcements Church Clerk Welcome Deaconess Offertory Prayer Ministry of Giving Sermonic Selection The Proclaimed Word *Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction Marcella J. Harris www.mymetroexp.org 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! Lady Chanel s Blog I m looking forward to the ALS Fashion Show fundraiser this afternoon. The wonderful Men of Metropolitan Baptist Church will be modeling their finest gear to raise money and awareness regarding ALS. I am truly grateful that so many would dedicate their time and effort for a battle that they do not have to help me fight. I truly could not have continued this battle without so many loving, kind, and wonderful people in my life. This battle is much too large to fight all by myself. Without amazing people in my life, this journey would be much harder. Most importantly, without God this journey would be too much to bare. God gives me hope to hold on each and every day. ALS is a tremendous battle, but knowing that I have a God that is bigger than any battle, keeps me going. Being a believer and being surrounded by believers has benefits. Today is open enrollment!! Don t wait until trouble shows up in your life to develop a relationship with the Lord. At this point in my life, I know that Jesus is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thanks to everyone who is helping me to win this battle. #TheBattleIsNotYours
October 2017 Metro Calendar Oct 22 ALS Fashion Show 3 Oct 23 Zumba 6 Oct 23 Mass Choir 7 Oct 24 Zumba 6 Oct 24 CEM Full Staff 6:30 Oct 25 Petersburg Transformational Prayer 1 Oct 26 Mass Choir 7 Oct 28 ALS Walk 10 am Oct 29 Gospel Music Workshop of America 3 Oct 30 Zumba 6 Oct 30 Mass Choir 7 Oct 31 Hallelujah Night 5:45 Nov 01 Leadership Mtg 5:30 Nov 02 Mass Choir 7 Nov 03 Addiction & Recovery 6:30 Nov 04 Deacon Mtg 9 am Nov 04 Deaconess Mtg 10 am Nov 04 Iron Men Youth Football Outing 10 am MYE ARTS PRACTICE SCHEDULE Oct 26 Jumpstarz 6 Oct 31 Hallelujah Night 5:45 Nov 01 STP Practice 5:30 Nov 02 Jumpstarz 6 Nov 06 HPD Practice 5:30 Nov 07 Youth Choir Practice 7 Nov 09 Jumpstarz 6 When: Saturday, October 28 Check In: 10 am Walk Begins: 11 am Location: Brown s Island More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS is The ALS Association s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year. Come out and Support our very own Lady Chanel! Hallelujah Night Trunk or Treat Hallelujah Night this year will be sponsored by GS Troop #203 and MYE. Get ready for a night filled with food, fun and games! We will have face painting, picture booths, games and more. Wear your best costume and come prepared to have a good time. Don t forget, we will also have Trunk or Treat at the end of the festivities!!! Candy Donations are Greatly Appreciated!! Tuesday, October 31 5:45 6:30 Dinner 6:30 7:30 Games 7:30 8 Trunk or Treat FREE HEART SCREENINGS!! Teens through age 26 What: Free EKG Screening When: November 11, 2017 9am to 1 Where: Matoaca High School 17700 Longhouse Lane Chesterfield, VA 23838 Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in our young athletes throughout the U.S. killing more than 325,000 people each year. To Register or Volunteer go to www.heartscreenings.org (See insert with bulletin)
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. Prayer: Petersburg Transformational Prayer takes place every Wednesday for the month of October here at Metro from 1 2:30. All persons are invited to come and join in prayer. Concert: Gospel Music Workshop of America will be putting on a free concert here at Metro on Sunday October 29 at 3. This is open to the public. Please come back and support them and bring a friend! Budgets & Calendar: Budgets and Calendars are due at the November 1 st Leadership Meeting. 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. Military Ministry: There are still seats left for the trip to the African American Museum in DC on December 2. If you are interested please see Rev. Evans or Sis Beatrice Johnson. Military Ministry: The Military Ministry is sponsoring a drive for the Salvation Army Men s Shelter Wish List. The items they need are: Cups, Forks, Spoons, Cleaning Products, Toilet Paper & Serving Gloves. There will be donation boxes located in the vestibule and at the side door. Donations will be accepted until Military Appreciation Sunday which is November 12, 2017. Zumba: Zumba Classes will now be held every Monday and Tuesday at 6. Addiction & Recovery Ministry: Every Friday at 6:30. The CEM Ministry s Partners in Education will conduct an in-house, Church-wide Seminar on Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 3. This Seminar has been designed to supplement the training program of all church ministries. The morning will begin with a Continental breakfast and opening remarks. Following breakfast, new members and seasoned members alike will benefit from the morning session topic with will discuss the history of the Baptist church and what Baptists believe. Following a delectable lunch, the afternoon session will deal with How to be a Great Leader, (In the home, Community, Church and the World) ALL MINISTRY LEADERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Church members and aspiring leaders are urged to attend. All materials will be provided. See you on November 11. Dress Comfortably!
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 Praying for the victims, families and students of Virginia State University. Our Thoughts and Prayers-Sick & Shut-In Rev. Leroy and Kim Evans & Family 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, Bro Carl Price and Sis Rosa Crenshaw, Sister Shirley Mallet Women s Ministry (W.O.W) Life is More than just Getting By Dream as if you ll live forever; live as if you ll die today. James Dean Adult & Youth Bible Study Every Wednesday at 6:30 Theme: Renovation & Reconstruction The Book Of Nehemiah 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. Are you going to merely live? Or are you going to live your dreams? These are questions that every woman must ask herself and answer at some point in life. If you haven t asked yourself these questions, now is the time. How you answer them will determine what the rest of your life will look like, starting today. The difference between merely living and living your dreams is greater than you think. Merely living includes behaviors like these: *Going through the motions without much thought or concern for the future *Getting through the day without carefully noticing how you spend your precious time *Trudging through each week and month without any joy or peace *Assuming you don t really have the power to change your life- --or your response to it Living your dreams includes much more intentional actions: *Taking the time to identify what God want you to do and then making plans to do it *Allocating your time in a way that helps you meet your needs as well as the needs of those around you *Embracing the joy and peace that a relationship with Christ offers *Acknowledging and addressing the issues that cause you pain *Learning how to let the Holy Spirit work in you and through you so you can live more abundantly Some people may say that circumstances determine whether you can live out your dreams, but I disagree. The difference is not in the circumstances. The difference is in the attitude. And the only difference between a positive attitude and negative attitude is deciding to choose one over the other. Extraordinary women decide that they will hold onto and live their dreams, regardless of their circumstances.
Men s Ministry (IronMen) The Men s Ministry would like to thank all the Men that participated in the 2017 Men s Conference. A great time was had by all and they are looking forward to next year! 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 271382290 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) October Trustee: Anthony Scales (804) 720-4936