Continue to keep Dr. Avis Simms Kelly family in your prayers. The service for Dr. Kelly is January 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm. You may watch the service here: https://aviskelly.weebly.com.
Continue to keep Sis. Vera Grant family in your prayers. To leave a memory on the family's obituary page, click here. Funeral information will be shared when available.
Road To Inauguration
"The Road to Inauguration" is a forum addressing political history and current events, helping Generation Z understand what they are hearing and seeing and providing a deeper dive into the traumatic affects of minority mental health as a result of political uprising.
The program will be held on January 18, 2021 at 7 pm. Combined Youth Fellowship
On January 29, our youth fellowship program will combine with Seabrook youth. We encourage all youth to be in attendance and join on Zoom for a fun filled evening. Agape's Neighborhood
Agape’s Neighborhood, a fun and family friendly Christian series that teaches children different ways to love our “neighbors” first aired this week. Click here to watch the first episode.
On February 9, episode 2 will air at 7 pm. Watch live on Metro’s YouTube Channel or Facebook. La Cour Royale
La Cour Royale's next meeting is January 16 @ 5pm and January 17th at 1:30 pm where the focus will be on interviewing skills, public speaking and money management skills. For more information, please contact Elder Lovina Thompson.
A 10-Day Call to Prayer
There is so much going on in the world and in light of threats of violence and unrest, Pastor Kinlock is calling another 10-day Call to Prayer starting today through January 24. We are praying 3 times a day for our nation, our family, and our salvation. Youth Fellowship - February
Our youth fellowship theme for the month of February is "LOVE". Now that our services are virtual, let's take advantage to share with our friends and family where ever they may be located. Hope For A Better Day
Join the prayer ministry for a half-night intercession prayer service, currently going on Connect ByPhone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021
New Year New Start
Join us in the morning for our New Year New start Men's prayer walk, as we remain consistent in prayer, and rejoice in hope.
We will meet at the church's parking lot from 7am-8:30 am
Youth Division Personal Service Challenge - January
The youth division continues the personal service challenge. Here are some challenges that are sure to bless many along the way if each of us go out and reach at least one:
- Choose a friend/ prayer partner and read an entire chapter of the Bible.
- Write a letter of hope with at least 2 promises that God has given and give it to a neighbor
- Donate a new/slightly used jacket(s) to someone in need.
- Give a hot meal or gift card to purchase a meal to a homeless person.
Remember regardless of the service that you are rendering, ALWAYS wear your mask, adhere to the social distancing guidelines, wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer and bundle up to stay warm! Please text Mrs. Dorene your experience in serving! (340) 690-2254
10 Days of Prayer
10 Days of Prayer is held from January 6 - 16.
There is something extremely powerful that happens when God’s people come together to pray. Churches in over a 100 countries have experienced the blessings of the Ministerial Department’s 10 Days of Prayer global initiative that brings believers together for 10 days in a row to seek the power of God in their lives and in their churches. This prayer experience needs to be experienced to be understood! Visit the Website: tendaysofprayer.org for detailed information
How You Can Help
Thank you for your continued faithfulness during this time. Remember, December 31 is the last day to make a donation and receive credit for tax purposes. 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
Take The Next Step
What's preventing you or your loved one from going deeper with Jesus?
Visit metrosda.org/nextstep to sign up for bible study or to 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)
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
Click here to visit the virtual classroom library available for our Metro parents. All the books have links that will take you directly to the stories.
Scholarships Available
The Education Department provided a list of scholarships available for high schoolers. To view the list of scholarships, click here. Job Posting
Operations Coordinator. This position is with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at 6001 Executive Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892.(Bachelor’s degree) and experience (Minimum of 11 years of related experience) needed for hiring consideration. Click here for more information and visit www.ourpsg.com.
COVID Vaccine Information Our Health Ministry has provided resources to keep you informed on the Vaccine. Here are two article you can read:
1) Article written for ABC News this week by our own Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey. Click here to read
2) Article Written by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist on Vaccinations. Click here to read.
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. Every Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
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.
Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 5pm Connect by phone OR video
Sabbath School Online continues this week as we welcome Dr. Olive Hemmings
She 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: https://bit.ly/MetroMeets (Code: gvm-cpiu-ioa) Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021
Our Kids program meets 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 9 and younger.
The Sabbath School quarterly can be accessed online by clicking here.
Connect by Video: bit.ly/KidzSabbathSchool. For more information, contact Collene Bernard-Wilson.
Ages 10 to 15 your Sabbath School Class continues. Pre-teen Virtual Sabbath School will minister to the pre-teens directly 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!
Each week, after the midday service, all men are invited to participate in the men's prayer time. 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.
Connect by Video:https://bit.ly/MetroMeets (Code: gvm-cpiu-ioa) Connect by Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021
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
It's that time again! Join us on Sunday morning for a workout with our family life ministry leaders, Rob & Dede Shepherd at 9 am.
Pathfinders & Adventurers Meeting
Pathfinder club meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 10 am. For more information contact Director Marsha Anderson at pathfinders@metrosda.org.
The next scheduled meeting is: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 10am.
Adventurers meet every 1st Saturday at 4pm & 3rd Sunday at 11 am. For more information, contact Director Carol Wilson at adventurers@metrosda.org. The next scheduled meeting is: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11am.
Women's Corner
Women's corner, a spiritually safe space for women, launched last month and will meet every 3rd Sunday - the next Scheduled meeting will be January 17th at 4 pm.
Happy Birthday to all our January Birthdays! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them so we can stay connected.
Continue to keep Dr. Avis Simms Kelly family in your prayers. The service for Dr. Kelly is January 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm. You may watch the service here: 
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.
It's that time again! Join us on Sunday morning for a workout with our family life ministry leaders, Rob & Dede Shepherd at 9 am.
Pathfinder club meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 10 am. For more information contact Director Marsha Anderson at pathfinders@metrosda.org.
Pre-teen ministry continues this Sunday at 5 p.m. Youth between the ages of 9 and 12 are encouraged to participate. 
