Inclement Weather Policy

In case of inclement weather, Metropolitan has established a weather notification process that will include updates to the church answering system, our web site, and television and radio alerts including channels 4, 5, 7, & 9 and WHUR.

New Disciples Update

Dessert with the Pastor scheduled for December 19 has been postponed until January 21, 2008.

Purchase Beautiful Dolls for Christmas

Are you searching for the ideal Christmas gift for that special child or adult in your life? Your problem has been solved. Pastor’s Partners Ministry will be offering everyone the opportunity to purchase extremely elegant Black porcelain dolls, which have been skillfully handcrafted by one of our own members. These beautiful dolls will be on display in Monument Hall after both the 7:45 and 11:00 A.M services on Sunday as well as after the 10:00 AM service on December 23, so please do not miss the opportunity to select the doll of your choice.

Volunteers Needed for Teen Convocation

It's that time of the year again!  We are looking for volunteers for Youth Convocation!  Please stop by the office and sign-up.  We are looking for those who have been CAPI trained.  If you do not have CAPI training, we can still use your assistance!  For further information, please contact Min. Renee Bland on 202-465-2687 or mingrenee@yahoo.com.

Safety in the Sanctuary

We are committed to the safety of all who enter to worship God. Therefore, beginning January 1, 2008 no luggage, brief cases, shopping bags, or other personal bags, with the exception of diaper bags and hand bags, will be allowed in the sanctuary during worship services or in any other part of the building. Thank you for your cooperation as we seek to ensure your safety.

Music & Arts Ministry Open House

The Metropolitan Music & Arts Ministry will hold its Winter Open House on Sunday, January 28, 2008 after the 11:00 A.M. service. Come and learn more about becoming a psalmist and serving on the frontline of battle as praise warriors.

The Winter Class is opened to ALL persons interested in serving as instrumentalists, liturgical dancers, mimers, and vocalists. Classes begin in early February. For more information, contact Teresa Scott at MetroMusicMin@aol.com.

Courtesy in the Sanctuary

As a courtesy to the worshippers on your pew and throughout the sanctuary, please turn off all telephones, pagers, and any other forms of electronic communication or entertainment for all services.

CAPI Registration is Now Open

All new and continuing volunteers who work with children and youth may begin 2008 registration.  Brochures and registration forms are in the front office; you may register online per instructions in the brochure.  You may also complete the form in the office and leave it in Dr. McMillan's box.  For questions please contact Dr. Sherrill McMillan, 301-333-1765.

Ministry of Counseling Classes

Classes will begin in early 2008 for persons interested in the ministry of counseling.  These classes are designed for persons who want to work with the IAMA Counseling Ministry of the church or persons serving in ministries who would like to improve their interpersonal counseling skills.  The class will have limited enrollment.   Interested persons should contact Dr. Sherrill McMillan, 301-333-1765 for further details.

MBC 2008 School for Prophets

The 2008 School for Prophet’s class is forming now. If God has placed a call on your life to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, please contact Dr. Larsi Claiborne. A program flyer with contact information is available in the church office.


Reading is FUNdamental and so is Fellowship!

Love to Read? Love to fellowship? Join the Women’s Ministry Book Club. We meet every other month on the first Friday at 7:00 P.M. off-site. Our next gathering is Friday, February 1, 2008 and our book is “The Amen Sisters” by Angela Benson. For the fast readers, the next book is “Holy Ghost Corner” by Michele Bowen, (the same author of “Church Folk and Second Sunday Gathering”). We will discuss this book on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. For directions or to RSVP contact Sis. Jada Roberts at robertja@mail.nih.gov.

Premarital Workshop Series

The PREMARITAL WORKSHOP SERIES is a 10-hour weekend group experience that addresses important topics critical to a successful marital relationship: finances; and marital roles and expectations; sex and intimacy; communications and problem solving; marital risk assessment. The series is open to the public but is required for all couples planning to marry at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. The 2008 dates are Friday, February 22, 2008, 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday, February 23, 10:00am – 5:00pm and Friday, May 9 and Saturday May 10, 2008 (same time frames). Sessions are held at Miracle Plaza, Largo, MD. Please contact Dr. Sherrill McMillan at 301/333-1765 if you plan to enroll in either of these sessions.

As we approach the end of the year, the 2007 Servants in Training Class who planned and provided leadership to our Pastor and Lady Liz’s 30th Anniversary celebration would like to thank the Metropolitan Baptist Church family and staff for your support, assistance, participation, prayers and encouragement of our efforts and events.  It was our goal to celebrate and appreciate our beloved First Family during the month of October and to have you join with us in honoring Pastor Hicks and Lady Liz.  It was a remarkable celebration of “Pastor and People” that truly honored their many years of service and sacrifice to our church.  We would also like to thank Pastor Hicks for giving us this opportunity to serve and to use our time, gifts and talents to celebrate this important milestone in our church's history and to glorify God.  Again, we sincerely, thank you all for making our celebration of 30 Years of Pastoral Power, Passion and Purpose a success!!  
 
Yours in Christian Service,
2007 Servants In Training Class
 
Dominique Evans, Chairperson
Floyd DesChamps, President
 

Michelle Arnold
Kathleen Bryant
Robert Caldwell, DDS
Terri Carter
George Hall
Sharon Hilliard
Norman Jenkins
Harry Jones, Esq.
Linda Prom
Cherie Van Hook

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Once again the Christian Discipleship Council presents you with an opportunity to submit your writings for the 40 Days of Power book of Meditations & Reflections.
Last year we looked at the Blessings of Change and how an unexpected change turned out to be a blessing. Our theme this year, “From Believing to Possessing”, gives you an opportunity to write about visions being fulfilled.

“Now proceed to cross the Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the Israelites. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you. . .”(Joshua 1: 2b-3).

As we prepare to enter into the New Metropolitan, share with your Metropolitan family how you have gone from believing God’s word to possessing the promise. Devotions must be no more than 650 words. Email Submissions must be received no later than Saturday, January 5, 2008. Email submissions should be sent to JFEADDY1@aol.com. Handwritten or typed submissions must be received by Saturday December 22, 2007. You may also leave your devotion in the church office in a sealed envelope for Rev. Adriane Blair-Wise/ATTN: 40 DAYS OF POWER.


God’s Love,

Rev. Adriane Blair-Wise