STUDYING TOGETHER WORSHIPPING
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Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. Children’s Classes in the West Wing: Cradle Roll (Ages Birth-4) | Classroom 4 Primary/Kindergarten (Ages 5-9) | Classroom 2 Juniors (Ages 10-12) | Classroom 1 Teens (Ages 13-16) | Classroom 3 Adult Sabbath School Classes: Adult Quarterly | Sanctuary Adult Quarterly | Fellowship Hall Japanese Class | Youth Chapel Young Adults (Ages 17-30) | Classroom 6 STUDYING TOGETHER CHURCH BUDGET WORTHY STUDENT FUNDS Month-to-date Goal $14,717 Collected 2 of 4 weeks $13,952 Over/(Under) for September: ($766) YTD Over/(Under) as of September 11: $863 Please make checks to “Metro SDA Church” Undesignated or “Loose” offerings go towards the offering of the day. 4 Weeks-September — $24,529 — $20,384 — $14,717 — $ 9,812 — $ 4,906 — $ 0 Year-to-date Goal $5,308 Collected to date $11,031 Over/(Under) $5,723 WORSHIPPING TOGETHER SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 Praise Sing Lorraine Zdravkovski Welcome & Announcements Scott Verhelle Prelude I Need Thee Every Hour Robert Lowry Introit* Glory Be to the Father Hymn of Praise* Day by Day #532 Worship in Prayer** Scott Verhelle Prayer Response Holy Spirit, Hear Us Children’s Story Kevin Avery Worship in Giving Michigan Advance Partners Scott Verhelle Offertory My Father Has Found a Resting Place Scripture Reading Proverbs 4:26-27 Scott Verhelle Musical Meditation Tom Verhelle Worship in the Word Avoiding Spiritual Detours Emeka Nwankpah Hymn of Response* Father, Lead Me Day by Day #482 Benediction* Scott Verhelle Benediction Response Postlude Hymns of Adoration Phillip Keveren Pianist & Organist Ayumi Uchino please stand*/please kneel** Sunset Today: 7:27 p.m. Sunset Next Week: 7:15 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to Metropolitan SDA Church: We are so glad you are here today. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12. Sabbath School Closing Program: Today is our 13th Sabbath of the 3rd Quarter! Sabbath School will end at 10:25 today, and the Closing Program will be held in the sanctuary. The special mission offering will be collected during the Closing Program. Living Conflict is our Metro Midweek topic as we learn from the Great Controversy what it means to live in such troublesome times. Each week we are exploring a new chapter to learn how we fit into this great cosmic battle for the souls of mankind. Don't miss out. Set aside one hour a week (Wednesdays 7-8 pm) and be blessed. Welcome the Sabbath Call: Please join us Fridays at 7:00 p.m. We simply dial in (605-313-5375, access code: 463992#) enjoy a brief devotional thought, share praises and prayer requests, and wish one another a happy Sabbath. Why not take a few minutes to join in? You will be blessed. Christian Connections Sabbath School class will be restarting October 2. The new video series by Pastor Tony Moore, Footsteps of the Patriarchs, takes you up close and personal to the Holy Land. Call Cheri Gilbert if any questions: 248-210-7669. Musical Praise Service: October 16 will be a special high day at Metro with a musical Praise Service. Come be blessed by the music as we praise God together. This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends to attend church or watch online. Buddy Houghtaling Concert: Sabbath, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. Please come join us for an evening of music with Buddy Houghtaling! He is a well-known singer and songwriter that has made appearances all across the United Sates. We are excited to welcome him to our church and we hope you all can make it! Metro Church Retreat: Save the Date and Register for Metro's Church Retreat October 22nd-24th! The lodges are filling up fast, so reserve your spot! All additional information can be found on the flier inserted in the bulletin or by calling Betty Chapman (248-701-0522) or Stacey M Francois (504-813-4102). Don't forget to bring towels and bed linen! Many have started confirming they'll be there, so we want to see you too! Goal $25,000 Collected to date $15,625 Balance ($9,375) A/V FUNDS
Transcript of STUDYING TOGETHER WORSHIPPING
Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.
Children’s Classes in the West Wing:
Cradle Roll (Ages Birth-4) | Classroom 4 Primary/Kindergarten (Ages 5-9) | Classroom 2
Juniors (Ages 10-12) | Classroom 1 Teens (Ages 13-16) | Classroom 3
Adult Sabbath School Classes: Adult Quarterly | Sanctuary
Adult Quarterly | Fellowship Hall
Japanese Class | Youth Chapel
Young Adults (Ages 17-30) | Classroom 6
STUDYING TOGETHER
CHURCH BUDGET
WORTHY STUDENT FUNDS
Month-to-date Goal $14,717 Collected 2 of 4 weeks $13,952 Over/(Under) for September: ($766)
YTD Over/(Under) as of September 11: $863
Please make checks to “Metro SDA Church”
Undesignated or “Loose” offerings go towards the offering of the day.
4 Weeks-September
— $24,529 — $20,384 — $14,717 — $ 9,812 — $ 4,906 — $ 0
Year-to-date Goal $5,308 Collected to date $11,031 Over/(Under) $5,723
WORSHIPPING TOGETHER
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Praise Sing Lorraine Zdravkovski
Welcome & Announcements Scott Verhelle
Prelude I Need Thee Every Hour Robert Lowry
Introit* Glory Be to the Father
Hymn of Praise* Day by Day #532
Worship in Prayer** Scott Verhelle
Prayer Response Holy Spirit, Hear Us
Children’s Story Kevin Avery
Worship in Giving Michigan Advance Partners Scott Verhelle
Offertory My Father Has Found a Resting Place
Scripture Reading Proverbs 4:26-27 Scott Verhelle
Musical Meditation Tom Verhelle
Worship in the Word Avoiding Spiritual Detours
Emeka Nwankpah
Hymn of Response* Father, Lead Me Day by Day #482
Benediction*
Scott Verhelle
Benediction Response
Postlude Hymns of Adoration Phillip Keveren
Pianist & Organist Ayumi Uchino
please stand*/please kneel**
Sunset Today: 7:27 p.m. Sunset Next Week: 7:15 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to Metropolitan SDA Church: We are so glad you are here today. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12.
Sabbath School Closing Program: Today is our 13th Sabbath of the 3rd Quarter! Sabbath School will end at 10:25 today, and the Closing Program will be held in the sanctuary. The special mission offering will be collected during the Closing Program.
Living Conflict is our Metro Midweek topic as we learn from the Great Controversy what it means to live in such troublesome times. Each week we are exploring a new chapter to learn how we fit into this great cosmic battle for the souls of mankind. Don't miss out. Set aside one hour a week (Wednesdays 7-8 pm) and be blessed.
Welcome the Sabbath Call: Please join us Fridays at 7:00 p.m. We simply dial in (605-313-5375, access code: 463992#) enjoy a brief devotional thought, share praises and prayer requests, and wish one another a happy Sabbath. Why not take a few minutes to join in? You will be blessed.
Christian Connections Sabbath School class will be restarting October 2. The new video series by Pastor Tony Moore, Footsteps of the Patriarchs, takes you up close and personal to the Holy Land. Call Cheri Gilbert if any questions: 248-210-7669.
Musical Praise Service: October 16 will be a special high day at Metro with a musical Praise Service. Come be blessed by the music as we praise God together. This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends to attend church or watch online.
Buddy Houghtaling Concert: Sabbath, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. Please come join us for an evening of music with Buddy Houghtaling! He is a well-known singer and songwriter that has made appearances all across the United Sates. We are excited to welcome him to our church and we hope you all can make it!
Metro Church Retreat: Save the Date and Register for Metro's Church Retreat October 22nd-24th! The lodges are filling up fast, so reserve your spot! All additional information can be found on the flier inserted in the bulletin or by calling Betty Chapman (248-701-0522) or Stacey M Francois (504-813-4102). Don't forget to bring towels and bed linen! Many have started confirming they'll be there, so we want to see you too!
Goal $25,000 Collected to date $15,625
Balance ($9,375)
A/V FUNDS
Metropolitan Seventh-day Adventist Church 15585 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 www.metrosdachurch.org First Elder
248-207-3160 cell Nick Conner
[email protected] 248-207-3160 cell [email protected] Head Deacon Jeff Baxter
248-396-3213 cell [email protected] Head Deaconess Julie Verhelle
248-701-0165 cell [email protected] Treasurer Miriam Schmidt
734-262-0303 cell [email protected] A.V. Coordinator Rick Rosekrans 586-495-2713 cell [email protected]
Church/Bulletin Secretary 734-420-3131 office [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday by 9 p.m.
Metropolitan SDA Junior Academy 15521 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 www.metrosdaschool.org
Principal Jill Simon 810-623-2545 cell [email protected] School Board Chair 248-207-3160 cell
Gilbert Chapman II [email protected] 248-324-5037 home [email protected]
School Secretary Kathi Ingleby 734-420-4044 office [email protected] 734-420-3710 fax
Metro Food Store Hours store.metrosdachurch.org
Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Walk-ins now available Please call to schedule a pickup 734-262-0303 Welcome!
STAFF DIRECTORY
www.metrosdachurch.org/calendar
Today: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 10:45 a.m. Worship
Wednesday, September 29, 7 p.m. Metro Midweek “Living Conflict” - via Zoom/Live Stream/Facebook
Scan with Smartphone Camera to join the Zoom
Friday, October 1, 7 p.m. Welcome the Sabbath Call Dial 605-313-5375 Access Code: 463992#
Sabbath, October 2, Buddy Houghtaling Concert 6 p.m.
Friday to Sunday, October 22-24, Metro Church Retreat Camp au Sable, Grayling, Michigan
COMING EVENTS
Face Coverings: No face coverings are required at any time or in any place for those who have been fully vaccinated. If you have not been vaccinated, we encourage you to follow the CDC guidelines and continue to wear your face covering. This policy will not be policed because we trust each person to abide by the guidelines.
New Secretary Needed: Our church office is in need of a secretary. Responsibilities include preparing the bulletin. If you are interested in this part-time position, please contact Nick Conner at 248-207-3160 or [email protected].
Schedule for Future Potlucks: We need helpers for hosting future potlucks. We need help with serving and cleanup for the 2nd Sabbath of each month. If you can help, write your name on the signup sheet on the bulletin board by the Pastor’s study. Any questions please text Julie Verhelle 248-701-0165. Thank you.
New A/V Camera System Fundraiser: Our current camera system has grown quite old, and we would like to expand our capabilities. In light of this, the church board has voted to update our existing live stream cameras at a cost of $25,000. Thank you for your generous spirit and helpful donations. Please mark your tithe envelope "A/V Project".
ANNOUNCMENTS CONT.
October Birthdays 1 – Brenda Howard 1 – Valerie Walker-Higdon 2 – Bob Parce 3 – Christine Overbay 4 – Gale Weber 4 – Sally Muse 5 – Lucia Modiga 6 – Maya Arvidson 6 – Karina Horcha 6 – Aubrey Marquette 8 – Adam Harnos 8 – Floyd Conley 12 – Deborah Spence 15 – Hannah Arvidson 15 – Peter Janevski 16 – Kim Gissendanner 23 – Danielle Sawyer 27 – Derek Cromwell 30 – David Stanton
October Birthdays 1 – Brenda Howard 1 – Valerie Walker-Higdon 2 – Bob Parce 3 – Christine Overbay 4 – Gale Weber 4 – Sally Muse 5 – Lucia Modiga 6 – Maya Arvidson 6 – Karina Horcha 6 – Aubrey Marquette 8 – Adam Harnos 8 – Floyd Conley 12 – Deborah Spence 15 – Hannah Arvidson 15 – Peter Janevski 16 – Kim Gissendanner 23 – Danielle Sawyer 27 – Derek Cromwell 30 – David Stanton
October Birthdays 1 – Brenda Howard 1 – Valerie Walker-Higdon 2 – Bob Parce 3 – Christine Overbay 4 – Gale Weber 4 – Sally Muse 5 – Lucia Modiga 6 – Maya Arvidson 6 – Karina Horcha 6 – Aubrey Marquette 8 – Adam Harnos 8 – Floyd Conley 12 – Deborah Spence 15 – Hannah Arvidson 15 – Peter Janevski 16 – Kim Gissendanner 23 – Danielle Sawyer 27 – Derek Cromwell 30 – David Stanton
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