We are pleased to invite you to iWitness 2019 - Saturday, March 2.  This all day conference is for anyone who wants to supercharge their witness for Christ.  It is designed to teach strategies and techniques for day to day lifestyle evangelism and help believers become more confident in sharing their witness for Christ.  "As I witness, I become an eyewitness to the saving power of God!"  It's going to be a full day...read on for all of the details.

Teens!  Sign up NOW for our 2nd annual youth retreat!  This year we are heading to Mt. Aetna for a weekend of fun, exercise, good food and spiritual growth.  Pastor Mario Broussard, II will be our guest speaker and you DON'T want to miss his amazing presentation!  Registering is simple:

1.  Download and complete the retreat permission slip.

2.  Download and complete the Mt. Aetna release form.

3.  Pay your $60 registration fee online, or give your funds to Arlette Pile.

Registration officially closes on March 3 or when we meet our camper limit - so sign up early to make sure you get a spot!

We welcome "registration gifts" - funds from members who wish to contribute to a teen attending the retreat.  Make your payment online, or give your funds to Arlette Pile.

Our campus is closed today because of the weather.  We will not have prayer meeting in the sanctuary, but Pastor Smith will lead a conference call this evening at 7:30 p.m  Dial in:  712-832-8330; access code:  6019773#.  If you'd like to get a text message reminder about prayer meeting, and you don't already get texts from us, sign up here:  http://www.metrosda.org/optin

Metro is doing two mission trips this year - the first will take place June 2 - 9 in Honduras.  The second trip is sponsored by the health ministries team and is to St. Vincent, July 18 - 28.  The third trip is especially for our youth; they will be going to Florida from July 24 to 28.

Natasha Iheme is the coordinator for the Honduras trip.  The  cost for this trip is $1,200; this includes airfare, lodging, 18 meals, and supplies to assist the communities in Honduras. All of the details, including the application form, are in the information packet.  Download the sample donation request letter here.  For additional information and questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Miriam Brathwaite is the coordinator for the health ministries sponsored trip, and Pastor Smith is the coordinator for the youth mission trip.