August 2023 Announcements
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Sunday School is a place for spiritual transformation! Let’s grow together in Christ. Register on REALM and meet us on Zoom before heading to Worship service each and every Sunday. Class begins at 8:00 AM ET.
Register on REALM to make sure you have access. For questions or additional information, please contact Servant Don Williams at sundayschool@metropolitanbaptist.org.
The Christian Discipleship Council still needs your financial support for our Annual School Supply Drive and our Scholarship Fund. A gift towards our $10k goal for each effort can be made by using any of our five giving platforms. In the memo sections, just indicate “School Supply Drive.”
Want to be a blessing and make learning a little easier for someone? Let’s show how much we CARE by helping our students, educators, and the Largo Community get ready to go back to school! Participate in our School Supply Drive and contribute to the purchase of uniforms and supplies for students as well as goods to fulfill educator wish lists! If you have any questions, contact Rev. Mike Thomas at cdc@metropolitanbaptist.org.
Donations: https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/give/schoolsupplies
Church Family and Friends, our students are depending on you! Help us reach our financial goal of $10k needed to offer financial support so they can achieve their dreams! Use any of our five giving options to donate – just indicate “Scholarships” in the drop down options or memo section as applicable.
“Lord, I ask you to encourage those children who are struggling with their studies. Strengthen their minds. Help their teachers and parents know how to help them learn. Protect them from feelings of worthlessness and shame.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
MBC annually awards scholarships to talented and promising students and we need your help! Contribute to our Scholarship Fund through any of our five giving options – just indicate “Scholarships” in the drop down options or memo section as applicable. We thank you in advance for searching your hearts and investing in their futures!
Donations: https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/-/form/give/scholarship
Children & Youth Church
Children and Youth Church is on a summer hiatus and we are looking forward to having them join us in the Sanctuary for Worship! Our youth leadership team is planning some exciting activities for the youth in the fall, so be sure to check in with Rev. Kevin and tune in to our announcements over the coming weeks for details!
Children’s Church is taking a Summer Break, kids, but we’re planning to make up for lost time with BIG fun in the FALL! Parents, pre-register your child today for their Children and Youth Classes on REALM! We reopen on September 10th!
Our Kingdom Kids Children’s Ministry is hosting a Back to School event at Urban Air on September 23rd (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) in Laurel, MD! Parents, please register your child(ren) on REALM today and encourage them to invite at least one friend! The cost for Students 47 inches tall and below is $20, and for students 48 inches tall and above, the cost is $30. We’ve got the pizza, drinks, and urban air socks covered! This is going to be a youth fellowship event your student will not want to miss!
MBC middle and high school students! Save the date and invite your friends to hang out with us! Registration is now open for the Elevate 2023 Lock-in! This will be a joint event with the Chosen Youth Ministry of our neighboring church, Abundant Life Chapel, on September 8th featuring a go go band, food, games, and more! Register TODAY on REALM, while we still have slots available!
Churchwide Upcoming Worship
Dr. Parks is looking forward to an another AMAZING Worship Experience with you this Sunday! Invite 5 friends to meet you for worship and join him at 1200 Mercantile Lane in Largo, MD, on Facebook or visit metropolitanbaptist.org at 10:00 AM ET!
Praise and Worship begins at 10:00 AM ET! Worship at Metropolitan on August 13 as Dr. George L. Parks prepares to deliver a mighty Word. Remember to bring your 5!
We get really excited about Baptism Sunday at Metropolitan! This Sunday we look forward to meeting the candidates professing their faith through submersion! Pastor Parks has a Word and the Music Ministry never disappoints! Bring 5 people along for the celebration at 10:00 AM in person or online!
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42. Let us prepare our hearts to share together in the ordinance of Holy Communion on Sunday! Who’s your 5 this week?
Dr. Parks is rounding out his first month with a special message and he wants to personally meet you! Yes, you – and 5 people you know! Following service, be sure to take a moment to introduce yourself to him! MBC is a vibrant congregation eage
Emerge
Young Adults, do you feel drained during the week and in need of spiritual encouragement or prayer? If so, join The Emerge Young Adult Ministry every Wednesday at 8:00 PM starting in September for our Emerge Young Adult Prayer Call. This call will allow you to hear an encouraging word and prayer from our prayer team to help you get through the week! Register on REALM today!
Young Adults! Join us for our weekly prayer calls! In September, we will focus our time on “How to Navigagte Transitions”! In October, we’ll concentrate on executing our spiritual gifts with our theme of “Let Me Be Great, But How?” In November, we will be praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the spirit as we ask you to “Show Me Your Fruit!”
*MONTHLY FOCUS for Social Media
September 2023: How to Navigate Transitions:
*Praying for God to reveal how to operate in faith while navigating the seasons of life.
October 2023: Let me be Great, But How? (Executing Our Gifts):
*Praying for God to help us understand how to execute our spiritual gifts to impact the community.
November 2023: Show me Your Fruit– Fruits of the Spirit:
*Praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the Spirit.
Dial In (for internal use only): Join using join.freeconferencecall.com/emerge6 or dial (605)313-5111 Code: 363173!
Prayer
| “But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer.” Psalm 66:19. Metropolitan invites you to join us for any of our prayer calls! There’s one for everyone! Simply register on REALM to obtain the login access link or phone number. REALM (Morning Glory): ForthcomingREALM (Seniors): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjhlNDI1MjAtZGZhMS00ZmUxLTlkYzEtYjA1MzAxNWI1ZDU3 REALM (Men): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODBkOWVhMmItMzdlNy00MWMzLWI5OTUtYjA1MzAxNWUyYWFm REALM (Women): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTgyNDk0YzgtOTAxYi00NDcwLWExODktYWI5MTAxNDI0OWU4 |
Transportation
Did you know MBC’s Transportation Ministry offers FREE transportation to Seniors? We also have a FREE shuttle running to and from the Downtown Largo Metro Station on Sunday morning! If we can be of service to you, please email transportation@metropolitanbaptist.org or call 202-770-8357 to make arrangements.
Viewing Online
Metropolitan’s back on Facebook Live!!! Let us hear from you in the chat rooms during Worship Services and special events! If you missed a service, that’s ok! Visit our “videos” or come on over to metropolitanbaptist.org and find any of our worship services “On-Demand.”
Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! In addition to worship services, we’re posting music videos, live ministry events, and more!
Want to enjoy Sunday Morning Worship Service LIVE on your smart TV? You can also re-stream old services! Visit metropolitanbaptist.org/ on your SMART television’s web browser. Click “Worship,” then select “Sunday Morning Livestream” or “On Demand Services” and scroll to view the service of your choice.
VO
1) Metropolitan, it’s time for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
2) Metropolitan, tune in now for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
Social Media
Church Family and Friends! We’re on your favorite social media platforms! Like, share, comment … just tap in!!! We want to connect with you and grow together in Christ!
What’s Flocknote? That’s your new direct line to Pastor Parks! He’s sharing inspirational and thought-provoking messages to help you engage more intimately as Pastor and People! Text THEMET to 84576 and stay connected to the flock!
Introducing Right Now Media!!! It’s like a Biblical Netflix and you’ve got FREE access! All members and friends of Metropolitan are invited to set up an account and check it out! It will be the primary online resource for our Christian Discipleship classes, and promises hours of spiritual nourishment!
Emerge
Young Adults, do you feel drained during the week and in need of spiritual encouragement or prayer? If so, join The Emerge Young Adult Ministry every Wednesday at 8:00 PM starting in September for our Emerge Young Adult Prayer Call. This call will allow you to hear an encouraging word and prayer from our prayer team to help you get through the week! Register on REALM today!
Young Adults! Join us for our weekly prayer calls! In September, we will focus our time on “How to Navigagte Transitions”! In October, we’ll concentrate on executing our spiritual gifts with our theme of “Let Me Be Great, But How?” In November, we will be praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the spirit as we ask you to “Show Me Your Fruit!”
*MONTHLY FOCUS for Social Media
September 2023: How to Navigate Transitions:
*Praying for God to reveal how to operate in faith while navigating the seasons of life.
October 2023: Let me be Great, But How? (Executing Our Gifts):
*Praying for God to help us understand how to execute our spiritual gifts to impact the community.
November 2023: Show me Your Fruit– Fruits of the Spirit:
*Praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the Spirit.
Dial In (for internal use only): Join using join.freeconferencecall.com/emerge6 or dial (605)313-5111 Code: 363173!
Prayer
| “But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer.” Psalm 66:19. Metropolitan invites you to join us for any of our prayer calls! There’s one for everyone! Simply register on REALM to obtain the login access link or phone number. REALM (Morning Glory): ForthcomingREALM (Seniors): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjhlNDI1MjAtZGZhMS00ZmUxLTlkYzEtYjA1MzAxNWI1ZDU3 REALM (Men): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODBkOWVhMmItMzdlNy00MWMzLWI5OTUtYjA1MzAxNWUyYWFm REALM (Women): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTgyNDk0YzgtOTAxYi00NDcwLWExODktYWI5MTAxNDI0OWU4 |
Transportation
Did you know MBC’s Transportation Ministry offers FREE transportation to Seniors? We also have a FREE shuttle running to and from the Downtown Largo Metro Station on Sunday morning! If we can be of service to you, please email transportation@metropolitanbaptist.org or call 202-770-8357 to make arrangements.
Viewing Online
Metropolitan’s back on Facebook Live!!! Let us hear from you in the chat rooms during Worship Services and special events! If you missed a service, that’s ok! Visit our “videos” or come on over to metropolitanbaptist.org and find any of our worship services “On-Demand.”
Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! In addition to worship services, we’re posting music videos, live ministry events, and more!
Want to enjoy Sunday Morning Worship Service LIVE on your smart TV? You can also re-stream old services! Visit metropolitanbaptist.org/ on your SMART television’s web browser. Click “Worship,” then select “Sunday Morning Livestream” or “On Demand Services” and scroll to view the service of your choice.
VO
1) Metropolitan, it’s time for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
2) Metropolitan, tune in now for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
Social Media
Church Family and Friends! We’re on your favorite social media platforms! Like, share, comment … just tap in!!! We want to connect with you and grow together in Christ!
What’s Flocknote? That’s your new direct line to Pastor Parks! He’s sharing inspirational and thought-provoking messages to help you engage more intimately as Pastor and People! Text THEMET to 84576 and stay connected to the flock!
Introducing Right Now Media!!! It’s like a Biblical Netflix and you’ve got FREE access! All members and friends of Metropolitan are invited to set up an account and check it out! It will be the primary online resource for our Christian Discipleship classes, and promises hours of spiritual nourishment!
Emerge
Young Adults, do you feel drained during the week and in need of spiritual encouragement or prayer? If so, join The Emerge Young Adult Ministry every Wednesday at 8:00 PM starting in September for our Emerge Young Adult Prayer Call. This call will allow you to hear an encouraging word and prayer from our prayer team to help you get through the week! Register on REALM today!
Young Adults! Join us for our weekly prayer calls! In September, we will focus our time on “How to Navigagte Transitions”! In October, we’ll concentrate on executing our spiritual gifts with our theme of “Let Me Be Great, But How?” In November, we will be praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the spirit as we ask you to “Show Me Your Fruit!”
*MONTHLY FOCUS for Social Media
September 2023: How to Navigate Transitions:
*Praying for God to reveal how to operate in faith while navigating the seasons of life.
October 2023: Let me be Great, But How? (Executing Our Gifts):
*Praying for God to help us understand how to execute our spiritual gifts to impact the community.
November 2023: Show me Your Fruit– Fruits of the Spirit:
*Praying for God to help us embrace a life filled with the Spirit.
Dial In (for internal use only): Join using join.freeconferencecall.com/emerge6 or dial (605)313-5111 Code: 363173!
Prayer
| “But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer.” Psalm 66:19. Metropolitan invites you to join us for any of our prayer calls! There’s one for everyone! Simply register on REALM to obtain the login access link or phone number. REALM (Morning Glory): ForthcomingREALM (Seniors): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjhlNDI1MjAtZGZhMS00ZmUxLTlkYzEtYjA1MzAxNWI1ZDU3 REALM (Men): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODBkOWVhMmItMzdlNy00MWMzLWI5OTUtYjA1MzAxNWUyYWFm REALM (Women): https://onrealm.org/MetropolitanBap/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTgyNDk0YzgtOTAxYi00NDcwLWExODktYWI5MTAxNDI0OWU4 |
Transportation
Did you know MBC’s Transportation Ministry offers FREE transportation to Seniors? We also have a FREE shuttle running to and from the Downtown Largo Metro Station on Sunday morning! If we can be of service to you, please email transportation@metropolitanbaptist.org or call 202-770-8357 to make arrangements.
Viewing Online
Metropolitan’s back on Facebook Live!!! Let us hear from you in the chat rooms during Worship Services and special events! If you missed a service, that’s ok! Visit our “videos” or come on over to metropolitanbaptist.org and find any of our worship services “On-Demand.”
Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! In addition to worship services, we’re posting music videos, live ministry events, and more!
Want to enjoy Sunday Morning Worship Service LIVE on your smart TV? You can also re-stream old services! Visit metropolitanbaptist.org/ on your SMART television’s web browser. Click “Worship,” then select “Sunday Morning Livestream” or “On Demand Services” and scroll to view the service of your choice.
VO
1) Metropolitan, it’s time for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
2) Metropolitan, tune in now for our Church and Ministry Announcements!
Social Media
Church Family and Friends! We’re on your favorite social media platforms! Like, share, comment … just tap in!!! We want to connect with you and grow together in Christ!
What’s Flocknote? That’s your new direct line to Pastor Parks! He’s sharing inspirational and thought-provoking messages to help you engage more intimately as Pastor and People! Text THEMET to 84576 and stay connected to the flock!
Introducing Right Now Media!!! It’s like a Biblical Netflix and you’ve got FREE access! All members and friends of Metropolitan are invited to set up an account and check it out! It will be the primary online resource for our Christian Discipleship classes, and promises hours of spiritual nourishment!
FORECASTING: OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA and UPCOMING SEPTEMBER CONTENT CONSIDERATIONS:
- Who’s your 5
- Parks Kids/Wife highlights
- Tap In (social media page push)
- September Sermon series on “Metropolitan Matters” with accompanying Bible Study on Tuesdays
- 9/9 @ 9-11am Sunday School Continuing Education Workshop for current & interested Sunday School teachers
- 9/9-10 “Take Jesus to Them Sunday” – Teams of 2-3 visit & worship with those who can’t come to MBC
- 9/17 Homecoming Sunday – Details TBD