December 25, 2015

 

Merry Christmas to You and Yours
 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Your Metropolitan Baptist Church Family
 
Celebrating the Messiah
Youth Messiah

Communion Sunday
Sunday, December 27
8:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship Service
11:30 AM Worship Service
*No 7:15 AM Service

New Years Eve Services 
Thursday, December 31
8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Ministry Announcements

Make A Special Gift to Metropolitan Before 2016!
Place your gift in the offering plate today or you can mail your tithes and offerings. Please make sure your envelope is postmarked by December 31 so that your gift will qualify as a 2015 gift. Donate now by logging in or making a guest donation.
 
Thank you for your continuing support of  your church home.

TUESDAY PRAYER MEETING AND CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY WILL RECONVENE IN JANUARY, 2016.

Rev. Dr. Blanche Hudson's Book Signing
Rev. Blanche Hudson, one of our Associate Ministers will have her first book, titled, Barrenness: Journey to God's Divine Provision, available for purchase and signing on THIS SUNDAY, December 27, 2015 following the 9:30 AM Worship Service. You can also purchase the book online or call (866) 928-1240. It is published by Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. Prices are electronic (e-book for $3.99), paper back ($13.95), or hard cover ($30.95). Only paper back versions will be available this Sunday. Let's support Rev. Blanche!

Young Adult Ministry - Save the Date 
Saturday, January 23, 2016 12 PM - 2 PM
Food, Fun & Fellowship Forum With Pastor Watson
For more information please contact Joshua Wright jkwright1492@yahoo.com or Nia Fripp-Smith nia.fripp@gmail.com  
 
Calling all College and University Freshman- Juniors! 
"I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NRSV)

The Youth Ministry proudly announces First Years After High School (F.Y.A.H), a ministry component which seeks to affirm your collegiate success, and extend support and encouragement to you while away at school. Please stop by the Church Reception Area after service and complete your contact information. If you have further questions, please contact F.Y.A.H Coordinator, Rev. Clarafrancie Cromer at cdcromer@verizon.net 
 
Youth Ministry Ski Trip 
The Metropolitan Baptist Church Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Ski Trip on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Ski Liberty Resort in Carroll Valley, PA. Package includes transportation, ski lessons, equipment rental (helmet included), lift ticket and meal.

Children's Learning Center (ages 4-10): $190

Packages for ages 8 and above: 
Beginner Package $125 (restricted lift ticket access) 
All Mountain Package $140

$50 pp/non-refundable deposit is due Sunday, January 10, 2016 
Balance is due Sunday, February 7, 2016

Contact  Rev. Larrin Robertson lrobertson@metropolitanbaptist.org 301-467-8452 or  Charisse Williams charissedw.mbc@gmail.com 301-585-6653 for additional information. 
 
2016 CAPI Training Registration
Registration for 2016 Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention (CAPI) is now available in the office. The January sessions as follows:
  • January 11 - Introduction to CAPI from 7 PM - 8:30 PM
  • January 18 - "Creative Self-Expression Working With Youth" 7 PM - 8 PM
  • January 25 - "The Human Trafficking Epidemic: Keeping Children Safe" 7 PM - 8 PM
All classes are held at Miracle Plaza and all youth ministry volunteers must be CAPI trained.
 
Consolation Chorus Members Needed! 
Are you available during the day? Do you have the desire to sing during a time that a family needs you most? The music ministry is looking for your support in our Consolation Chorus. This branch of our ministry will sing for funerals here at MBC. Please contact Janel Merritt at jmerritt@metropolitanbaptist.org for further details.

Health Professionals Needed 
"But a certain Samaritan as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, 
he had compassion on him and went to him and bound up his wounds..." Luke 10:33-34

Interested in joining a ministry where you can make a difference? The Good Samaritan Health League is looking for you. Our mission is to provide a medium through which the members of the church and community can receive first aid treatment and/or emergency referrals during Worship Service and other church sponsored activities. Interested persons should contact Joyce Graham, President for questions regarding qualifications and joining at: 202-346-3610 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM & 301-434-3261 after 6:00 PM or joyce.graham@kp.org. 
 
MBC Shuttle to Largo Metro Station
On Sundays MBC Transportation Ministry will run a van shuttle between our church at 1200 Mercantile Lane and the Largo Metro Station from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and then for 1 hour after Service. 
 
Do You Have An Hour Before Or After Services?
The Transportation Ministry is looking for drivers from Largo Metro Station to
1200 Mercantile Lane route. If you are interested in helping, please feel free to call the MBC office at 202-238-5000 or email transportation@metropolitanbaptist.org.
 
Worship Service Broadcast
The Public Relations Team is happy to announce that MBC's Worship Services will be broadcast every Saturday, on WPRS Praise 104.1 Radio One Station at 6:30 AM. Please tune in and invite others to listen in.
 
Weekly Prayer Calls 
You are invited to join us every Wednesday at 12:00 Noon for Seniors Bible Study and Prayer and again on Friday at 6:00 AM for a Prayer Conference Call. Email prayer request can be sent ahead of time (please indicate if you want it to be anonymous) to awise@metropolitanbaptist.org. Prayer requests will also be shared with the PUSH Ministry. If you cannot call in every Friday, that's okay, just call in when you can, but keep praying for Metropolitan. Remember, the prayers of the righteous availeth much! The conference call information for both calls is:

Phone Number: 1-888-617-3400
Access Code: 459716 
 
Barrenness_ Journey to God_s Provision
Rev. Dr. Blanche Hudson's Book Signing

Rev. Blanche Hudson, one of our Associate Ministers will have her first book, titled, Barrenness: Journey to God's Divine Provision, available for purchase and signing on Sunday, December 27, 2015 following the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. You can also purchase the book on line. It is published by Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. Visit Westbow press for purchase or call (866) 928-1240. Prices are electronic (e-book for $3.99), paper back ($13.95), or hard cover ($30.95). Only paper back version will be available on the 27th of December. Let's support Rev. Blanche.

Learn more about the book...
Happy Birthday!

December 27
Ms. Tasha Benberry
Mr. Marcus Finley
Ms. Clariss Lee
Ms. Terri Lewis
Ms. Monisha Riviere
Mr. Troy Taylor
Ms. Laila White

December 28
Ms. Janee Camp
Ms. Gina Fudd
Ms. Rhonda Gantt
Mr. Aaron Jones
Mr. Johnny Wallace

December 29
Mr. Garrick Francis

December 30
Mr. De Vonte Givens
Master George Hazel
Ms. Henrietta Smith
December 31
Mrs. Karina Cabrera-Bell
Ms. Denise Cherry-Gaskins
Ms. Charlotte Esther Jones

January 1
Mrs. Sandra Womack
Ms. Robin Walker
Mr. Kenyatta Hobson

January 2
Elder Catherine White
Dr. Leon Brooks
Mr. Ossie White Jr.
Dr. Kweku Lamin Jangha
Healing and Recovering
Please keep the following members and their family members in prayer.

Malcolm Clay
Amelia Parker
Lillie Hammonds
Gregory Bolton
Gladys Blair
Vivian Lynch
Hattie Pride
Elsie Ivey
Floyd Coates
Servant Nathan Brown
Juanita Thornton
Edna Simons
Sakita Holly
Lucille Funderburk
Charles Wayne Nelson
Angela Williams
Aris Ware
Nathaniel Mack
Joyce Brake
Barbara A. Bryan
Lecoast Mack
Susan Browner
Terez Haynes
Shante Westmoreland
Derrick Oates
Elizabeth Norwood
Lorenita Lucas
Rayford Coleman
The Harold Family
Rita Chandler
Lamont Butler
Regina Gaskin
Rachel Meredith
LaVenia J. LaVelle
Dana Williams
Andrease Moore 
James Watkins 
Rosanna Baker
Ellabell Jackson
Ruth C. Smith
Wanda Tillman
Jimmie Lee Davis
Rev. Nawanna Miller
Mattie Taylor
Wilhamena Logan
Teresa Dawson
Dorothy Blanding
Hallie Beaner
Ricardo "Rick" Washington
Patricia Grayson
Arnold "Tony" Jones
Carmin Brittain
James Wilson
Emma Johnson
Ruth Tinsley
Audrey Underwood
Annisteen Turner
Dorothy Pearson
Anita Williams
Charles Freeman
Anderson Bray
Vikki Mitchell
Gerald Stuart
Freddie Brown Sr.
Crystal Ingram
Rev. Addie McCrimmon
Willie Dixon
Beatrice Holloway
Gloria Simmons
Inez Bartee
Roy Taylor
Michael Sipe  
Harrison Williams
Janee' Camp 
Job Opportunities  
 
Paid Summer Internships!
HBCU students, now is your chance to apply for paid summer internships with the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative! These positions are fully-funded: students receive a twice-monthly stipend, and some support for travel to and from the internship site.

Accepted students will have a chance to intern for 15 weeks at the:
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • National Archives and Records Administration
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Department of the Treasury
  • And more!
Applications are due January 15, 2016, but these positions will go fast - we encourage you to apply early. All supplemental materials are required to complete your application, so send your official transcripts now.


Application Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship (no exceptions)
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Strong interest in federal employment
  • January 15, 2016 deadline for summer term

The Washington Center provides students with free, fully-furnished housing and supplemental programming activities. There are no application or program fees for the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative!

 
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