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.

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.

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, 6:30-9:30 P.M. and Saturday, February 23, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 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.

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