Sabbath Sermon This week, Pastor Smith preaches on "A Different World" at 11:45 a.m. You do not want to miss this compelling message. Invite your friends and family to worship with us.
Facebook and Youtube would permit you to participate in the live chat with your church family.
Next Week's: G.E. Peters Baccalaureate Service
Let's Celebrate
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our May 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 May or you need to update your information, we invite you to click here.
Church Re-opening
Our First In-person Service will take place on June 12, 2021, at 11:45 AM.Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins are NOT PERMITTED.
All Online Services will Continue as Scheduled.
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.
2021 Graduates
Our team planned a special celebration for our 2021 graduates on June 19. If you or someone you know from our Metro family graduated this year, please register at www.metrosda.org/2021graduate to provide your information and follow the instructions to upload a picture in your graduation regalia so that we can celebrate your accomplishments. Pictures are due June 8, 2021. www.metrosda.org/2021Graduate
Donations for St. Vincent Our church is a collection site to begin collecting donations to assist with the relief efforts for our Brothers and Sisters in St. Vincent. Please submit all donations by May 31!
Please call the church office for more information on how you can help. The church will share additional information as it becomes available.
Volunteers Needed for Church Re-opening 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 help.
Volunteers for iPad Donations
As churches prepare to re-open their building, the Allegheny East Conference’s Risk Management department requests that they implement a registration process where members register before attending in-person services. This would allow the church to record who is in the building during the pandemic and contact tracing when 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. Members who did not register online can register and can complete the COVID-19 screen before 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 wearing 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, our volunteers will disinfect high-touch areas of the church 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.
Drive-by Outreach
Our Youth Drive-by Outreach continues every 2nd and 4th Saturday through August. We invite our youth and their families to join us. We will make signs, share the 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. The next outreach is June 12. To participate and get on the mail list to get additional information about the visit, sign up at www.metrosda.org/outreach.
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
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
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 The content is updated to shareThompson's Copy of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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)
Scholarships Available
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. Bowie State University is offering "two" three-year BA Degree programs in Computer Science and Computer Technology. The program offers the opportunity to veterans who also enroll to present professional information to receive additional credit. This is a fantastic opportunity eligible veterans will not want to miss.
Basic Requirements:
a. Be an Honorably Discharged U.S. Military Veterans
b. Be a High School Graduate
In addition, BSU will help applicants locate financial aid opportunities such as using the GI Bill and Upward Bound programs and administer a summer program to enhance proficiency in math and science if needed.
As you can see, this is a remarkable opportunity for the veterans. Act fast. They will select 20 veterans to participate in each program: 20 veterans in Computer Science and 20 veterans selected for the Computer Technology program.
You can help by spreading the word and asking all interested veterans' spouses to contact Mr. Sam Yego at 301-661-1177.
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, June 20 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.
Youth Connect Event Tonight is CANCELED Due to the Weather!
Next month, our youth fellowship team will have Freestyle Fridays to discuss various topics our youth requests. Our June meeting will be the last one before our summer break.
We encourage all our young people to be in attendance. For more information, contact Tia Dukes at youthfellowship@metrosda.org.
Sabbath School Sessions
Sabbath School Online continues this week as we welcome Elder Colin Bruce
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 9 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. 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!
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.
The next meeting is: May 29, 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 on June 6, 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 Sunday, June 5, 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, June 6, 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 June 20, 2021, at 4 pm.
50 Plus monthly meeting next meeting is: June , 2021, at 11 am. This meeting will be a special event. Please see the Estate and Funeral Planning event above.
Sign up to received voice and text messages specifically for 50 plus ministry by texting the word 50Plusto (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, a fun and family-friendly Christian series that teaches children different ways to love our “neighbors” and airs 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 June 8 at 7 pm.
Watch live on Metro’s YouTube Channel. The Winners of the contest will be announced in this episode.
Food Distribution
There is NO Food distribution this week. Food distribution will continue on June 9. When we resume, if you are available to volunteer on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, 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 May Celebrants! If you recognize a name on the list, reach out to them to celebrate as we work together to stay connected.
Our team planned a special celebration for our 2021 graduates on June 19. If you or someone you know from our Metro family graduated this year, please register at 
We need volunteers to assist in the following capacities. Contact Angella Browne [ 
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 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 Sunday, June 5, 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. 
