Next Week: Metro hosts " A Christmas Story" both Online and In-Person. This Christmas program will take place in person with live music and dance. All safety measures are in effect and therefore, registration is necessary for your safety. Visit www.metrsda.org to register and to learn more.
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.
Adventurer Crew Socks & Stuff Toy Drive The Adventurer Club is collecting crew socks to distribute to the nursing home and new stuff toys to donate to Washington Hospital for sick children. Our Adventurer Counselors will be at the church to collect donations between 11:15 am and 11:45 am.
Sister to Sister
All ladies ages 10-17 who participate in Sister to Sister are invited to your Drive by Christmas Celebration on December 18 @ 5 pm. mask required.
G.E. Peters Christmas Program
GE Peter’s held their annual Christmas Program on Thursday. – If you missed it, you can watch the program online at: https://youtu.be/j4dcYjXQ9CI
Upcoming Vaccine Booster Clinic
Metro we will be hosting a vaccine booster clinic on Jan 18th beginning at 10 am. Individuals must meet the following requirements:
exactly six months from the second dose of the Covid vaccine to get the booster.
Please bring your insurance cards, their IDs, and their vaccination cards with you on the day of the clinic. Registration is required at www.metrosda.org/vaccine
Remembering Our Loved Ones
We mourn with you as a family, and we have a special remembrance service the honor the legacy of your loved one, so please share the name and a picture of your loved one who passed away in 2021 by visiting www.metrosda.org/remember.
Celebrating our Families The dynamics of our families have changed over the past two years, and we want to celebrate with you.
If your family has increased from 2019 to the present, we invite you to a specially planned celebration program soon. Please sign up on the form to share your interest, and more information will be shared when available. Visit www.metrosda.org/welcome
Message Magazine Fall Campaign
Message Magazine's fall campaign is wrapping up! 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.
For 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.
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.
Nehemiah Project
Are you interested in learning about our Nehemiah Project? Email nehemiahproject@metrosda.org to receive the document of the planned project.
Imagine walking through Bethlehem and smelling the aroma of fresh-baked bread, hearing sounds of woodworking in a craftsman shop, and tasting delicious flavors from marketplace vendors…then suddenly, shepherds appear to announce the good news…the Savior has been born! All eyes behold the precious Baby Jesus in the arms of Mary and Joseph. You will surely remember this wondrous Christmas experience as you join us for the sights, sounds, and spirit of Metro's Metropolitan SDA Church invites the community to experience One Starry Night in Bethlehem. Registration is required this event. You don't want to miss this! Join the fun for a unique experience that will draw you closer to our Savior.
Thursday, December 23th, 6 pm – 8:30 pm Live Movie and Walk Through Event
The in-person event will be held on the campus of Metropolitan SDA Church, located at 6307 Riggs Rd, in Hyattsville.
All events are FREE to the public.
Donations and volunteers are kindly requested.
To donate, please make a monetary contribution to purchase gifts for children and/or bring unwrapped gifts for children ages 3-12. Contact metrokids@metrosda.org to schedule your donation. The town of Bethlehem is currently seeking media assistants, gift wrappers, additional villagers, and more. To volunteer, inquire via email at metrokids@metrosda.org or indicate your interest on the event registration form.
----------- VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Children’s Ministry is requesting volunteers for assistance in preparing for our annual event, One Starry Night.
Volunteer opportunities available on Sunday December 19th from 1-5pm (indoor decor and gift packaging) Wednesday December 22nd (prep for exterior tents and tables) and Thursday December 23rd (event set up) 3-5 pm.
This research aims to explore how Black parents and caregivers communicate about sexual health with their children and the beliefs and perceptions that may impact their communication behaviors about sexual health. Black parents and families are an understudied population regarding sexual health and health in general. This study seeks to add to the growing body of scholarship that focuses on the lived experiences of black families.
To participate in this study, you must be:
At least 18 years old,
Identify racially as Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, African immigrant, or biracial or multi-racial with African descent, and
A parent or guardian of a child(ren) between 2-24 years old.
The link will direct you to a survey that will take about 20 – 25 minutes to complete.
To learn more about this study or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Rochelle Davidson Mhonde, at rmhonde@gmu.edu or Dr. Richard T. Craig at rcraig@gmu.edu, or call the Department of Communication at George Mason University (GMU) at (773) 993-1090. In addition, if you have any questions about the rights of participants in this research, you can contact GMU’s Institutional Review Board at irb@gmu.edu (IRBNet number: 1819897-1).
PSA: Holiday Safety
Now that we are into the month of December approaching a major holiday of shopping and visiting with family, Prince George’s County Police Media Relations Division has created a video concerning theft from autos which continue to increase countywide. This video features Major Trevel Watson, Commander of Westphalia Division VIII.
Please take a moment to view the video by clicking on the link below Working together we can reduce the number of theft from autos occurring in our county.
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!
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.
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, December 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Elder Robert Harris.
Let's come together for Sabbath tonight and tomorrow night for prayer. Our Pastors, Elders, and prayer warriors 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 Dr. Inskip Alsop
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 January 9
Pathfinders & Adventurers Meeting
Adventurers and Pathfinders are currently in Session. Adventurers Meet: 1st Sabbath at 4 pm and 3 rd Sunday at 11 am. Pathfinder meets 1st, and 3rd Sundays at 10 am. 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 December 26
Sign up to receive 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.
Food Distribution
The food distribution schedule has changed. Food Distribution will take place every other week. The Next food distribution will take place in January.
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.
Connect by Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021
LifeLine....is Men's Prayer Line
Our Metro Men's Ministry is embarking on intentionally seeking God's face. Every Wednesday at 8:45 pm, after church-wide prayer meeting, our Men stay online to Pray!
All men are invited to participate. For more information, contact Anderson Regis.
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.
Metro 
Message Magazine's fall campaign is wrapping up! 
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 are currently in Session. Adventurers Meet: 1st Sabbath at 4 pm and 3 rd Sunday at 11 am. Pathfinder meets 1st, and 3rd Sundays at 10 am. 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. 
