Hey Metro!  We invite you to join us on the campaign trail for Election 2020.  We'll be making various stops across the country as our speakers share why we should "Choose Christ".  The series starts on Saturday, August 22 and runs through Saturday, August 29.  Saturday meetings are at 11:45 a.m.; weekday meetings start at 7:30 p.m.  All of the campaign rallies can be watched on our website, Facebook or YouTube.  Keep reading for details about the powerful speaker lineup and to watch our promo campaign commercial (not paid for by lobbyists)!

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Metro M.O.V.E.S. – a new initiative of our health department.  The launch will include a panel discussion on black health issues with Dr. Theodore Watkins, Dr. Duan Drakes and Mrs. Ursula Roberts-Allen.  We’ll have door prizes and other giveaways including gift cards, fit bits and more!  But you have to pre-register to qualify for prizes!!  The fun begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.  We’ll meet via Zoom - join at metrosda.org/health.  Tell your family and friends and join us as we create a happier, healthier church and community.  Keep reading to check out the afternoon's agenda.

Our church family is invited to attend an important business meeting on Sunday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m.  If you attended our spring meeting (May 17), you do not need to register - the connection information will be sent to you.  Otherwise, please register here; once you have been verified, you will be sent the connection information.  You must register by July 29, 2020.  You can call the church office (301-853-2224) if you have questions.

Join us on Friday evening, July 24 and Saturday morning, July 25 as we celebrate the Communion service.  On Friday evening beginning at 8:00 p.m., we will have our virtual churchwide vesper service and include a footwashing service.  I would like our members to gather their families in their homes for worship and wash each others' feet while I provide instruction online.  On Saturday morning, during the 11:45 a.m. service, we will have our virtual service with a number of worshipful musical offerings, a message, and then our virtual communion service.  Continue reading for details on how to prepare for the service.