For You to Know: Pastor John Bledsoe’s Appreciation Service will be held here this afternoon, Sunday, July 28th at 3:00 pm. You are invited to attend.
Budget Meeting: A Special Trustee Board Meeting to review the 2020 Proposed Budget has been called on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9:00 am. Though NOT required, all affected ministries are encouraged to attend, and offer constructive input. If you have any questions, please consult your Deacon Liaison, or Chairperson and vice Chairperson of the Trustee Ministry.
Bro. Bob Grant, III Trustee Board Chairman
Western Baptist State Convention Women’s Department: The WBSC Women’s Department Annual Session will be Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1575 W. 17 St. in San Bernardino, CA, Dr. Michael Owens, Host Pastor. Members are asked to support Ashley Hackett (who will be recognized), and the Women’s Department Annual Session. You can start paying $25.00 for registration, lunch, and transportation by cash, or check--payable to Metropolitan Baptist Church, (other WBSC). Deadline is July 28, 2019. The bus will leave Metropolitan at 7:30 am. Color for the Annual Session is purple with white accessories.
Deaconess Lataska Pittman Ridgeway, Women’s Ministry Deaconess Bertha Downs, Contact Person
ANNUAL CHURCH GATHERING AT THE PARK: ANNUAL CHURCH GATHERING AT THE PARK: The date is AUGUST 10th, 9:00am-5:00pm at LOMA ALTA PARK. We're looking forward to a day full of fun, games, music and lots of good food! The date is AUGUST 10th, 9:00am-5:00pm at LOMA ALTA PARK. We're looking forward to a day full of fun, games, music and lots of good food! There will be face painting and DJ Severe will be spinning music for the day. Here's a little info on him: In the class of top LA DJ's is DJ Severe, he's the Official in game DJ for the LA Dodgers, LA Galaxy, Ontario Reign, (LA Kings) and Ontario Fury. DJ Severe got his start in the early 90's spin'n parties, right out of High School in Pasadena. He is the grandson of our own Mother McNair. For those of you who would like to make a monetary contribution to support, please feel free to do so to your Birthday chairperson, or Bro. Phil Madden. Below you will find a list of what dish or dishes you need to bring according to the first letter in your last name. Please prepare enough to feed 10-12 people. Thank You All.
A-B = Baked or BB Chicken O-P = Casseroles
C-D = Fried Chicken or Meatloaf Q-R = Sliced Ham/Turkey
E-F = Greens, Cabbage, or Corn S-T = Mild Links or Meatballs
G-H = Lasagna or Enchiladas U-Z = Desserts or Fruit
I - J = Cornbread & Beans
K-L = Potato or Macaroni Salad
M-N = Spaghetti or Mac-n-Cheese
“Back to Church Sunday” - September 15 “It Takes a Church” It is campaign time for “Back to Church Sunday”, and soon approaching. After church service, please stop by and register and receive your Metro's Invitation Cards. The cards are to be given to people of our beloved community, unsaved, unchurched, including family and friends. Please note, have the person to fill-out their address information; you, the Metro's member, will keep the address information and give to the 'Back to Church' Registration Table every Sunday. The Evangelism Team will keep records, pray over cards for person to receive Christ, and do proper follow ups by phone calls and e-mails. Evangelism Team members are: Debbie Ayers, Annette Puckett, Florence Madden, Kathy Murrell, Vice Chair, and Susie Collins, Chair. Remember -- We are the church that helps our community to grow in Christ!
Come to Sunday School: Your family and friends are invited to attend Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. We have classes for all ages. The children will be served a light snack each Sunday before starting their class.
Sunday School Ministry
Attention All Students - All Ages!!! GET THE HELP YOU NEED! Tutoring is each Monday (except Holidays, spring and summer breaks) from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in Malone Hall.
Prayer and Bible Study: Prayer and Bible Study at Noon and at 7:30 pm, will be on hiatus until September. The Youth and Young Adult Bible Study is on hiatus until August.
Pastor Tyrone Skinner
