Children's Christmas Celebration

Children of Metropolitan come celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ - God's greatest gift to us - at a special Christmas party just for you on Saturday, December 15 from 3:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. in K-Hall. This will be an afternoon of fun with pizza, crafts, clowns, a holiday store and a special treat -  individual portraits with Lady Liz and Pastor! We'll see you there!

Messiah 2007

For more than sixty years, the Metropolitan Music Ministry, in conjunction now with the Metropolitan Concert Series, has performed Handel’s Oratorio, Messiah. Featuring our stellar Metropolitan choir, a 25-piece orchestra and world class soloists, our Messiah presentation has become a great Washington holiday tradition!

Please continue to support this tradition. Both individual and corporate sponsorships are welcomed. You may see any member of the Music & Arts Ministry on Sunday to make your contribution.

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.

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.

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.

When Life Comes at You Fast You Need to Know Where to Turn!

Join us as we practice using God’s thoughts to address every situation in our lives. On December 4 we will continue our discussion on overcoming insecurity in our lives. The Greater Works Bible study class continues to meet on Tuesday evenings, from 6:00- 7:20 P.M. in K-Hall. Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell is the facilitator/instructor. All are welcome.

Metropolitan Baptist Church Business Networking Group

The MBC Business Networking Group will meet on Saturday, December 8 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in room 114. Please be prepared to share, learn and grow your business.

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.

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