Sabbath Sermon This week, Pastor Novella D. Smith preaches her farewell sermon on “Let Us Hear" at 11:45 a.m, both online and in person. Please invite your friends and family to worship with us.
Next Week: We welcome Pastor Jajuan Sanders.
Pastor Sanders will be installed as our Assistant Pastor.
Leadership News
This week is Pastor Smith Farewell Sabbath, and we celebrate Pastor Smith's ministry at Metro with a special Caribbean Style program at 3 pm at Metro's Courtyard. Please bring a chair, wear your mask and enjoy yourself (socially distant, of course) as we give our pastor A Farewell Fit For A Queen.
On September 25, we welcome Pastor Jajuan Sanders to serve as our new Assistant Pastor with a formal installation service - we will share more information.
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our Celebrants! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them to celebrate as we work together to stay connected.
If your birthday or anniversary is this month or you need to update your information, we invite you to click here.
Basketball Season is Back
Church Basketball is BACK --- with COVID protocols... Basketball signup has started for the 2021-22 season.
All players who are interested in participating should send an email to basketball@metrosda.org. The teams and ages are: Pee Wee 6-9 Pony 9-12 JV 12-15 Varsity 15-18 Adults 18 and up
Haiti 40-day campaign
Metro’s Relief for Haiti Campaign - We are collecting offerings and supplies for 40 days for Haiti (Supplies requested: Tarps, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bar Soap, Washcloth, masks, bug repellant, New and gently used t-shirts, children to adult sizes, diapers, money (Put Haiti Relief Effort on the memo line) Supplies may be dropped at the church during office hours. Kindly support this much-needed effort.
Message Magazine Fall Campaign
Message Magazine's fall campaign is back! Message Magazine is an urban-focused, historically Black Adventist magazine. The message magazine challenge is for every member to send a subscription to a minimum of one person or family to share Christ.
The first 75 names we receive via this link, Metro will pay for a one-year Message Magazine subscription to be sent to them. Provide the name, address, or email address of the person(s) you want to receive the subscription, and we'll pay for the subscription. The cost to you is free! Share the gospel by spreading the message to a loved one today!
The Message Magazine is available in both physical and digital subscriptions.
Visit metrosda.org/sendthemessage today.
Adventurer Club
Registration and supply pick-up is Saturday, September 18 at 2 pm.
Adventurer club's 1st meeting will be on September 19th. The Adventurer Club is for children ages 4 through 9 years of age - Please visit the website for more information and the forms or use these lines to access the form. Application Form and Image Release form Pathfinder Registration
Pathfinder registration will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm at the church. Our first club meeting will be on Sunday, September 19th.
For information, please contact Dir. Anderson: 240-374-8377 or pathfinders@metrosda.org Life Skills Academy
The next life Skills Class will be on Barbering. This Session starts October 3rd and will run for 5 weeks. To be a part of this class - Register at www.metrosda.org/lifeskills before September 19th.
Upcoming webinar with Dr. Kinlock
The HHMS-AGEP Alliance is pleased to invite you to join Dr. Trevor Kinlock for our kickoff Webinar, on September 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM for his presentation on “Critical Pedagogy Theory: The White lash against Critical Perspectives of Race in Education”. Dr. Kinlock will discuss Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Critical Pedagogy theory (CPT), presenting the latter as a more effective and comprehensive analytic framework for conceptualizing racism and social inequality in education. This session explores how critical pedagogy theory can be useful in challenging dominant ideological frameworks and culturally exclusive pedagogies that center Whiteness in the classroom. Insights covered may be especially useful for educational researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in urban education. To register for this webinar, Please Click Here
Video Editing
We are looking for individuals interested in being a part of our video editing team to assist with Moments at Metro and/or the Sabbath Service.
If you’re familiar with FCPX (or similar software) and would like to serve with this ministry, please let us know by completing this registration form by visiting www.metrosda.org/mmm-volunteers.
Church In-Person Service
In-person service will continue each week. We must maintain a list of all who attend the service for safety reasons, so pre-registration is open from Sunday to Saturday at 10 am. Walk-ins are PERMITTED, with on-site registration available.
We are continuing our preparations to get Metro ready to re-open fully for in-person services. Please visit www.metrosda.org/reopen to stay up to date and to read the re-opening Guide.
AEC Presidential Search
As you know by now the AEC Executive Committee is involved in the Presidential Search process. It was voted at our last meeting to initiate a Conference-wide prayer initiative on behalf of the Executive Committee for God's wisdom and guidance in selecting the next President.
God's Word is replete with numerous accounts when His people were faced with critical decisions or facing tumultuous challenges, the people went into seasons of prayer and intercession. Our situation is no different. We desperately need God's inspiration, infusion, and direction in our decision-matrix and protocol.
Hence, the next three Wednesdays are set apart as days of prayer for the task at hand. As you invite your members to join us in presenting our petitions to the Lord,
Shift - Men's Ministry Upcoming event This is a ministry opportunity that I did not think the men and local church men's ministry departments of AEC could miss. Dr. Edmonds who has been doing some transformational ministry with men in the last year or so has recorded a special invite for all of our AEC Pastors, Men's Ministry leaders, Staff, and Volunteers to join him and his team, September 20th where they will give practical tools and tips for transformational men's ministry.
And get this... it is 100% free of charge. Take a look at the website, watch the video he sent, and by all means register for the conference.
G.E. Peters Update
School Fundraisers
Gift Cards
Want to buy a gift card? Purchase it here. Enter enrollment code: 1F2D1EA675645.
Amazon Smile Fundraiser
Shop on Amazon.com and send money to G. E. Peters with Amazon Smile. Here's how to sign up for AmazonSmile:
3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice: Search for George E Peters Adventist School
4. Select your charity: Select George E Peters Adventist School
5. Start shopping!
6. At check out, a portion of your purchase will automatically be donated to G. E. Peters!
Employment Opportunities
GE Peters Teachers Job Opening
o George E. Peters Adventist School has the following openings for the 2021-22 school year:
o Early Education Teacher (PK-4 and 2nd Grade)
o Part-Time Spanish Teacher
o If you know of anyone, please share this with them along with my email address: jjeffery@gepeters.org
How You Can Help
Thank you for your continued faithfulness during this time. You can give online at metrosda.org/give. You can send your funds via CashApp (indicate in the "For" line whether it's for tithe or offering); use the $MetroSDAChurch handle.
You may also mail your gift to the church at 6307 Riggs Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Support for Parents!
The Education Department is here to support you as an advocate through the school year and answer any questions you may have during this season. Contact: education@metrosda.org
Visit here for a list of some PG County Resources on the vaccine, various health topics and more. The Prince George’s County Office of Community Relations (OCR), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will be hosting an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Fair on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Suitland High School from 10 am to 2 pm.
Are you Ready?
What's preventing you or your loved one from going deeper with Jesus?
Visit metrosda.org/iamreadyor text I Am ready to 77411 to sign up for bible study or be in the next baptism. Someone from our faith team will reach out to you or your family member.
FMI: Elder Prince Iheme (elders@metrosda.org)
F.L.O.W.
Young adults, ages 16 and up, are you tired of the "same ole' Bible study"? We invite you to study with F.L.O.W. and enjoy a new bible study experience at F.L.O.W. Serves SOUL FOOD.
F.L.O.W. Hosts Sunday Dinner F.L.O.W., our young adult ministry, hosts Sunday Dinner every 3rd Sunday. Bring your dinner, snack, and energy to a casual chat with others. Join the discussion by going to metrosda.org/MetroYoungAdults Next meeting: Sunday, September 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Elder Robert Harris.
Please Note: FLOW presents is on a break until further notice.
Church-wide Prayer Conference Call
Let's come together for Sabbath tonight and tomorrow night for prayer. Pastors Kinlock and Smith lead out in our weekly church-wide prayer call with a devotional thought, special music, and prayer.
Sabbath School Online continues this week as we welcome Elder Seth Bardu
He will facilitate our discussion on the weekly Sabbath School lesson. We study together on Saturday mornings, starting at 9:45 a.m. Invite a friend.
We hope to see many of you via video.
The Sabbath School quarterly can be accessed online by clicking here.
Connect by phone OR videoVideo: metrosda.org/MetroMeets (Code: gvm-cpiu-ioa) Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021
Our Kids program meets at 10:30 a.m. every Sabbath on the Zoom Platform. Our children worship with children in Jamaica for the first half-hour, then separate to the class for their age. Kids Connect is for children nine and younger.
The Sabbath School quarterly can be accessed online by clicking here.
Connect by Video: metrosda.org/KidzConnect. For more information, contact Collene Bernard-Wilson.
Ages 10 to 15, your Sabbath School Class continues. Earliteens and Juniors Virtual Sabbath School will continue to meet in their own Sabbath School Class @ 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Pastor Novella D. Smith at pastorsmith@metrosda.org.
Calling All Men!
After the midday service, all men are invited to participate in the men's prayer time each week. Join by either video or phone for a Holy Spirit-filled time as the Men of Metro come together to pray at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Anderson Regis.
Teens 4G meets the last Saturday each month. This meeting is for our teens' ages 13 through 17.
For more information, contact CJ Bruce or Alexis Stewartson at teens4God@metrosda.org.
Sunday Morning Power Prayer
Sunday morning Power Prayer Hour continues. This hour is a remarkable experience hearing prayers answered from prior weeks for healing, financial blessings, job security, and other matters. Let our pastors, elders, and prayer warriors intercede on your behalf. Call in at 8 a.m. to receive prayer and cover for the upcoming week.
Connect by Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021 You may also submit your prayer request or your praise report online at any time.
Exercise Class
Join us on Sunday morning for a workout with our family life ministry leaders, Rob & Dede Shepherd, at 9 am.
The Next Session is on September 19, 2021
Pathfinders & Adventurers Meeting
Adventurers and Pathfinders will resume after the summer. To register or to get more information contact:
-Director Carol Wilson at adventurers@metrosda.org.
-Director Marsha Anderson at pathfinders@metrosda.org.
50 Plus Monthly Meeting
50 Plus monthly meeting next meeting is November, 2021. More information will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Sign up to received voice and text messages specifically for 50 plus ministry by texting the word 50Plus to (240) 348-6244.
For more information, please contact Sis. Mavis Bullard.
Pre-teen Ministry
Pre-teen ministry meets each Sunday at 5 p.m. Youth between the ages of 9 and 12 are encouraged to participate.
Our tweens are having a blast connecting and learning important life skills with Susan each week.
Connect on the Zoom platform using meeting ID: 889 1857 5643
For more information, contact Susan Harris.
Agape's Neighborhood
Agape’s Neighborhood is a fun and family-friendly Christian series that teaches children different ways to love our “neighbors” and air on the 1st Tuesday each month. Click hereto watch the past episodes. In this episode of Agape’s Neighborhood, we encourage parents and kids to watch together to continue the conversation.
The next episode airs in December.
Food Distribution
The food distribution schedule has changed. Food Distribution will take place every other week. The Next food distribution will take place on September 1 from 10:00 am to noon.
If you are available to volunteer, we encourage you to contact the church office to support this ministry.
For more information: Call the church office at 301-853-2224
Wednesday Afternoon Prayer Meeting
Wednesday evening prayer and bible study continues this Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our Celebrants! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them to celebrate as we work together to stay connected.
Church Basketball is BACK --- with COVID protocols... Basketball signup has started for the 2021-22 season.
Metro’s Relief for Haiti Campaign - We are collecting offerings and supplies for 40 days for Haiti (Supplies requested: Tarps, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bar Soap, Washcloth, masks, bug repellant, New and gently used t-shirts, children to adult sizes, diapers, money (Put Haiti Relief Effort on the memo line) Supplies may be dropped at the church during office hours. Kindly support this much-needed effort. 
Message Magazine's fall campaign is back! 
GE Peters Teachers Job Opening
Young adults, ages 16 and up, are you tired of the "same ole' Bible study"? We invite you to study with F.L.O.W. and enjoy a new bible study experience at F.L.O.W. Serves SOUL FOOD.
Teens 4G meets the last Saturday each month. This meeting is for our teens' ages 13 through 17. 
Sunday morning Power Prayer Hour continues. This hour is a remarkable experience hearing prayers answered from prior weeks for healing, financial blessings, job security, and other matters. Let our pastors, elders, and prayer warriors intercede on your behalf. Call in at 8 a.m. to receive prayer and cover for the upcoming week.
Join us on Sunday morning for a workout with our family life ministry leaders, Rob & Dede Shepherd, at 9 am. 
Adventurers and Pathfinders will resume after the summer. To register or to get more information contact: 
Pre-teen ministry meets each Sunday at 5 p.m. Youth between the ages of 9 and 12 are encouraged to participate. 
