This month, we kick off our new sermon series called " Praise Out Of The Pandemic". Tonight, we will have our foot-washing service starting at 8 p.m. Tomorrow, Pastor Kinlock preaches on "I'm Vaccinated" at 11:45 a.m. We will partake in the Lord's Supper and worship together virtually.
So invite your friends and family to worship with us virtually as well.
Facebook and Youtube would permit you to participate in the live chat with your church family.
Next Week's Topic: Praising Out Of The Pandemic Series "Have You Learned Anything Yet"
Let's Celebrate Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our April 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 April or you need to update your information, we invite you to click here.
With special thanks to our communications team, Metro launched its new website this week. Please take the time to update your browser and bookmarks to experience the full functionality of our site.
Blessings At the Border
Metro is partnering with the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to provide hope to children stranded at the border.
During the month of April, we will be collecting donations to this Blessings at the Border project. No amount is too small.
You can use any of our giving methods to make your contribution. Please put “Border Blessings” on the appropriate memo line so the funds may be credited appropriately. We will send a check to the Texas Conference in May. We thank you in advance for your support of this project!
Church Re-opening Volunteers
We are starting preparations to get Metro ready to re-open to in-person services. We need volunteers to assist in the following capacities. Contact Angella Browne [ aaabrowne@cs.com or 240-316-6594] or the church office [301-853-2224] if you’d like to assist.
Volunteers for iPad Donations
As churches prepare to re-open their building, the Allegheny East Conference’s Risk Management department is requesting that they implement a registration process where members would register prior to attending in-person services. This would allow the church to record who is in the building during the pandemic, and will also allow for contact tracing in the event an exposure to COVID-19 occurs during church services. Metropolitan’s reopening committee would like to purchase two iPads and two iPad kiosks to place in the church foyer so that members who did not register online can register and can complete the COVID-19 screen prior to entering the sanctuary.
The team is seeking members to sponsor these purchases. The iPads cost $340 each; the kiosks cost $125 each. If you’d like to donate, please send via CashApp using the church’s handle [$MetroSDAChurch] or take your donation to the church office. These contributions are tax-deductible.
Volunteers for Security Teams
So that we ensure compliance with the wearing of face masks, ensuring six feet of separation between members, socially distant seating arrangements, and other COVID-19 requirements for the church’s re-opening, the re-opening committee is seeking 12 volunteers to encourage and assist members to maintain compliance during the church service. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the building and will make periodic checks to ensure the members are safe during worship.
Volunteers for Church Disinfection Teams
To ensure the safety of our church members and visitors during in-person services, high-touch areas of the church will be disinfected every 15 minutes for the duration of the service. The reopening committee is seeking 12 volunteers to assist with disinfecting the church during services.
Contact Angella Browne [ aaabrowne@cs.com or 240-316-6594] or the church office [301-853-2224] if you’d like to assist with any of the opportunities.
Your feedback is important. Please complete the reopening survey to share with the planning committee. Click here to access the survey!
FEMA FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be providing financial assistance for funeral expenses related to COVID-19 deaths.
People who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation while this program is being rolled out by FEMA this month.
Vaccine Clinic Our church will be working with Prince George County to host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. To make this happen, we need at least 150 people to sign up to receive the clinic. This is open to everyone, if you, a family member, or friend would like to sign up please do so today. For more information, please call the church office at 301-853-2224. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Jericho Prayer Walk Our prayer ministry team invites you to join us for our Jericho prayer walk on April 3, 2021, at 7 a.m. Please know COVID safety protocols are in place.
For more information, contact Sis. Dorene Louis.
A College Opportunity For Males
A Message from Dr. Glenda Glover, President of Tennessee State University, and her Community Affairs Liaison, Mrs. Barbara Murrell. There is a program between TSU and Meharry Medical College where the student would go to TSU for three years and then on to Meharry and finish to become an MD or DDS in 7 years instead of the traditional 8 years. They have enough females already signed up for the program and no black males. If you know any black males who are high school seniors that want to become a medical doctor, have a 28 on the ACT, and a 3.5 GPA, they have a possible free ride for them at Tennessee State University. You can send prospective candidates' information to me: Gussie.fuller@gmail.com. The student’s info needs to be submitted ASAP. Good information! Scholars and parents do take advantage of all opportunities. Metro's Business Directory
We are continuing to promote and support all our Metro's Businesses every week and creating Metro's Business Directory.
The G.E. Peters constituency meeting is on Sunday, May 2nd at 10:00 am. We are seeking 15 people who would like to represent Metro as delegates, If you are interested please contact the church office by April 12.
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 hereto watch the last three episodes.
On April 13, episode 4 will air at 7 pm. Watch live on Metro’s YouTube Channel or Facebook
Drive-by Outreach
Starting April 10, 2021, is our Drive-by Outreach. We invite our youth and their families on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month between April and August. We will make signs, share love with various individuals as a group. We will meet at a designated location, do the outdoor visit and then go to the next home within that zip code. We will meet at the identified location at 2:50 pm and as a group leave for the first home and so on. To participate, sign up here
Youth Division Personal Service Challenge - March
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 goes out and reaches at least one:
Give a $5 bill to a needy person
Sign up for the drive-by outreach
Send a text to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
Read a chapter of the Bible with a friend.
Repost a friends business/ accomplishment
Text our youth leaders about your experience.
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!
Apartment For Rent Needed
Do you have or know of a basement apartment for rent please contact the church office with the information.
G.E. Peters Update
Buy a Gift Card (School Fundraiser)
Want to buy a gift card? Purchase it here. Enter enrollment code: 1F2D1EA675645.
Employment Opportunities
G.E. Peters has open positions available for the next school year. If you would like to apply, please email the principal at jjeffery@gepeters.org.
To learn more about the open position, click here.
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
2020 Tithe receipts were emailed/distributed on January 30. If you have not received your receipt, please complete this form to update your information or call the church office.
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 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) P.G. County Rental Assistance
Visit the DHCD website at hcd.mypgc.us and search Emergency Rental Assistance to learn more about the application process for this round of Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding and to apply starting March 4, 2021.
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.Honor of Read Across America, this week. We are celebrating all month.
Click the links below to visit the 2 new Read Across America libraries.
The Education Department provided a list of scholarships available for high schoolers. To view the list of scholarships, click here. New Scholarships are available and posted to the link or Click here to access the links to the new scholarships. Natural Flu Bomb Natural Flu Bomb - As Heard on the Church-wide prayer call - Home remedy for Cold/Flu/CoVID Season - Disclaimer: The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Allegheny East Conference Updates:
Business Owners Directory - AEC is highlighting business owners we have in our conference. If you would like to be considered for inclusion - use this link to send your information
COVID Vaccine Information Our Health Ministry has provided resources to keep you informed on the Vaccine. Here are two articles you can read:
1) This latest Article was written for ABC News by our own Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey. Clickhere to read.
2) Article Written by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 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 at F.L.O.W. Serves SOUL FOOD.
Then visit F.L.O.W. Presents for their weekly meeting of the year on their youtube channel takes place this weekend. Visit www.youtube.com/flowfromtheheart to join the discussion.
F.L.O.W. Presents There is no FLOW Presents this week. The next meeting: Saturday, April 10th at 4:30 p.m.
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, April 18th at 7 p.m. 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.
Please note the time changes due to daylight savings time: Fridays at 8 pm from April 2nd -and Saturdays, we start at 6:30 pm
Sabbath School Online continues this week as we welcome Pastor Paul Graham
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: https://bit.ly/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 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: April 24, 2021
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: April 11, 2021
Pathfinders & Adventurers Meeting
Adventurers meet every 1st Saturday at 4 pm & 3rd Sunday at 11 am. For more information, contact Director Carol Wilson at adventurers@metrosda.org. The next scheduled meeting is Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 4 pm
Pathfinder club meets every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 10 am. For more information contact Director Marsha Anderson at pathfinders@metrosda.org.
The next scheduled meeting is: Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 10 am.
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 April 18, 2021, at 4 pm.
50 Plus monthly meeting next meeting is: April 25, 2021, at 11 am. This meeting will be a special event. Please see the Estate and Funeral Planning event above.
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 - March
Food distribution continues this week from 9 a.m.
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 April Celebrants! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them to celebrate as we work together to stay connected.
With special thanks to our communications team, Metro launched its new website this week. Please take the time to update your browser and bookmarks to experience the full functionality of our site.
A Message from Dr. Glenda Glover, President of Tennessee State University, and her Community Affairs Liaison, Mrs. Barbara Murrell. There is a program between TSU and Meharry Medical College where the student would go to TSU for three years and then on to Meharry and finish to become an MD or DDS in 7 years instead of the traditional 8 years. They have enough females already signed up for the program and no black males. If you know any black males who are high school seniors that want to become a medical doctor, have a 28 on the ACT, and a 3.5 GPA, they have a possible free ride for them at Tennessee State University. You can send prospective candidates' information to me: 
Natural Flu Bomb - As Heard on the Church-wide prayer call - Home remedy for Cold/Flu/CoVID Season - Disclaimer: The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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. The Next Session is: April 11, 2021
Adventurers meet every 1st Saturday at 4 pm & 3rd Sunday at 11 am. For more information, contact Director Carol Wilson at adventurers@metrosda.org. The next scheduled meeting is Saturday, April 3, 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. 
