This week, Pastor Smith continues the Better Days Sermon Series Part 4: "Traumatic Tears in Celebration" this Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.
Invite your friends and family to worship with us virtually - you may share the graphic or the promotional video (https://youtu.be/PwKAYbul5rI)
Watch the Service LiveOnline, Facebook, or Youtube, on our church conference line, or by Phone: 260-475-0758 Pin: 761 593 021#
Log on to your preferred platform to participate in the live chat with your church family.
Let's Celebrate Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our January 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 in January or you need to update your information, we invite you to click here.
Congratulations Arlette, you have made your church family very proud.
Business Meeting Saturday, February 6 @ 5:30 pm will be the first business meeting for 2021
If you registered for a prior virtual business meeting the information will be automatically sent to you. New participants should register before February 4th at 11:59 pm.
February is Black History Month, join us as we journey through our culture each Sabbath at 11:45 am. Invite your friends and family to watch online. Combined Youth Fellowship
Tonight, 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
Virtual Valentine Couple's Cook Off
Saturday February 13, our family life department is hosting a Couple's cook off. You do not want to miss this evening of fun, laughter, and games. Click here to register before February 11. Men's Ministry Meeting
The first meeting for our Men's Ministry takes place on January 31 at 10 am. This month topic is Health Matters. All men are invited to connect by Zoom: ID: 366 729 3028 Password: 6307 Call in: # 646-876-9923 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.
La Cour Royale
La Cour Royale's next meeting is January 30 @ 6pm for a parent meeting and Getting to know you Bio party.
For more information, please contact Elder Lovina Thompson. 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 Sight & Sound Studio - NOAH
Sight & Sound's production of "Noah" will air Friday, Jan. 29 on Trinity Broadcasting Network.
The show airs on TBN 8 p.m. Friday, and will be available to stream on the TBN app Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31.
Visit www.tbn.org for more 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 hereto 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. Clickhere to read
2) Article Written by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist on Vaccinations. Click here to read.
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.
F.L.O.W. Presents first meeting of the year on their youtube channel takes place this weekend. The topic is "You Still Doing That". Visit www.youtube.com/flowfromtheheart to join the discussion.
For more information, contact Elder Robert Harris.
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.
Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 5pm Connect by phone OR video
Sabbath School Online continues this week as we welcome Ursula Robert-Allen and Dr. Simone Walton Marcelle
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
Teens 4G Meeting
Teens 4G meets the last Saturday each month. This meeting is for our teens ages 13 through 17.
The next meeting is: January 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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. Next Class is: January 31, 2021
Pathfinders & Adventurers Meeting
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: Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 4 pm.
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, February 7, 2021 at 10am.
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 February 21, 2021 at 4 pm.
50 Plus monthly meeting next meeting is: February 28, 2021 at 11 am.
The join the meeting, Connect by Phone: 260-475-0758; pin: 761593021#
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.
Food Distribution
Community Food Distribution continues each week at 9 am. Special thanks to our volunteers who meet each Tuesday to pack the supplies and each Wednesday to distribute.
For More Information: Call the church office 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 January Celebrants! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them to celebrate as we work together to stay connected.
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. Next Class is: January 31, 2021
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: Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 4 pm.
Pre-teen ministry meets each Sunday at 5 p.m. Youth between the ages of 9 and 12 are encouraged to participate. 
