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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
ORDER OF WORSHIP
"UPON ENTERING THE SANCTUARY, PLEASE OBSERVE A PERIOD OF QUIET REFLECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP."
#105 AAHH HYMNAL
SONG OF CELEBRATION
BLESS THE LORD
SALUTATION
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
ALL:
Greetings. Why have we come?
We’ve come to lift high the name of our remarkable God.
The love of our God welcomes us.
The grace of Christ awaits us.
The joy of the spirit enfolds us.
Let us worship. Let us praise. Let us rejoice.
DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
ALL:
I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet
shall stand within Thy gates, O’ Jerusalem.
For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Because of the house of the Lord, our God, I will seek Thy good.
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts
of our God.
Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house. Lord, I have loved Thy habitation, the
Place where Thy honor dwelleth.
For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, let all the earth keep silence before
Him.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy
sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.
O Sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make
a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, sing praises!
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 11:00AM ONLY
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His
only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He arose from the dead.
He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from
thence, He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the
Church universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the
body and life everlasting.
HYMN OF PRAISE
#140 AAHH HYMNAL
GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
MORNING PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
SELECTION/ANTHEM
SCRIPTURE
THE UNITED VOICES OF METROPOLITAN
# 291 AAHH
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
HOWARD UNIVERSITY’S SYMPHONIC BAND
MATTHEW 22:1-14
7:45 AM
11:00 AM
TBD
ANDREW MOSS, III
CHORAL RESPONSE
From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the
Redeemer’s name be sung, through every land, by every tongue.
DECALOGUE (SUMMARY)
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Hear what Christ our Savior saith; Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind; This is the First and Great
Commandment. And the second is like unto it, “Thou shall love thy neighbor as
thyself.” On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
PRESENTATION OF VISITORS
#340 BEIGE HYMNAL
WELCOME HYMN
VERSE 1:
WELCOME TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE.
OH, WHAT A BLESSED PRIVILEGE!
TAKE THE TIME TO TALK TO GOD:
TELL HIM JUST WHAT’S ON YOUR HEART.
WELCOME TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE.
WELCOME TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE
VERSE 2:
YOU ARE IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE.
IT IS WRITTEN, IT’S A HOUSE OF PRAYER.
WHEN YOU PRAY IN JESUS’ NAME,
YOU’LL EXPERIENCE A CHANGE
WELCOME TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE!
REFRAIN:
TELL HIM JUST WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH;
LISTEN, HE’S GOT A WORD FOR YOU.
ASK HIM, LET HIM SHOW YOU WHAT TO DO.
WELCOME TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE.
PASTORAL REFLECTIONS
TITHES AND OFFERING
OFFERTORY PRAYER
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OFFERTORY SELECTION
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine Own have we given Thee, Amen.
SERMONIC HYMN
FOR EVERY MOUNTAIN
BY: KURT CARR
SERMON
REV. WILLIAM H. LAMAR IV
PASTOR
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
HOLY COMMUNION (1
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SUN) BAPTISM (2ND SUN) ALTAR CALL (3RD, 4TH & 5TH SUNS)
RECESSIONAL
BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE 11:00AM ONLY
“*Please remain seated”
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
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Pastor Lamar’s Vision for our Year of Prayer and Fasting
The Vision
Jesus instructed the disciples that some things can only happen through prayer and fasting. God has marvelous things in
store for Metropolitan in our generation. We envision a church full of committed Christian disciples transforming
Washington, DC, and the world through worship, liberation, and service.
Prayer
As you pray, please ask God to give us clear vision for our future. Who are we called to be? Who are we called to
serve? Ask God to send us human and financial resources to accomplish God's mission for Metropolitan. Thank God for
the vision and hope of ancestors. Pray for the generations who will continue to make Metropolitan great for God in the
distant future.
Fasting
Fasting is about abstention from food, drink, or anything in an attempt to hear clearly from the Lord and to gain spiritual
strength. If you are medically able to fast, you may choose to fast for 3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, or 12 hours. You may
even fast for 24 hours. You may give up television, technology, or even speaking for a day. This is not about being
legalistic; this is about seeking God’s help. Follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit as you fast and pray.
Scripture References
Mark 9:29 (NIV)
29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.
Matthew 17:21 (NIV)
21 “But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
October 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Jocelyn Harris
5
Anna
Hodges
6
Laverne Goldman
13
12
Rohilda
Reba Cleveland
Goodluck
19
Janet Oakley
Huggins
20
Deborah
Bassard
26
Patricia
Bradley
27
Janice Evans
Thursday
2
Ouida Garvin
7
Rev. Dr. Sandra
Shands-Strong
8
9
Elmira RS Jones Leila Kendrick
14
Leola PattersonBorroum
15
Barbara Ealey
21
Chris Evans
28
Leola PattersonBorroum
22
Anita Drayton
Wood
29 Dr. Flavia
Walton
6
Friday
3
Dr. Flavia Walton
Saturday
4
Carmel Henry
10
Alfredda
Horton
11
Greta
Kendrick
16
Rev. Dr. Marcia
Clinkscales
17
Dr. Gladys
Vaughn
18
Edythe Alston
23
Richard
Corley
24
Teresa Driver
30
Johnnie Little
31
Pamela Payton
25
Pearl Allen
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE
Sunday, October 12, 2014-Sunday, October 19, 2014
12 SUNDAY
7:45am&11:00am Worship Services
9:30am-11:00am Sunday School (Various
Classrooms)
13 MONDAY (Church Closed- Columbus Day)
No Rehearsals
14 TUESDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm BYOL (Pruitt Boardroom)
4:00pm-7:00pm
SAMS Tutoring
7:00pm-8:30pm
Hand Dance Class (Douglass Hall)
7:00pm-8:30pm
Cathedral Choir Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
15 WEDNESDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm BYOL (Pruitt Boardroom)
12:00pm-1:00pm Hour of Power Noon-Day Service
(Sanctuary)
4:00pm-7:00pm
SAMS Tutoring
7:00pm-8:30pm
Pastor’s Bible Study
16 THURSDAY
11:00am-2:00pm Senior Citizen’s Club (Pruitt
Boardroom & Douglass Hall)
12:00pm-1:00pm BYOL (Adult Bible Classroom)
4:00pm-7:00pm
SAMS Tutoring
7:00pm
Worship Union Bethel AME
Church (8615 Church Lane,
Randallstown, MD 21133)
17 FRIDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm BYOL (Pruitt Boardroom)
4:00pm-7:00pm
SAMS Tutoring
6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday Evening AA Group Meeting
(Douglass Hall)
7:00pm-8:30pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal (Music
Room)
18 SATURDAY
10:00am-12:30pm Church School Homecoming
Rehearsal (Douglass Hall)
10:00am-12:00pm Lay Organization Meeting (Pruitt
Boardroom)
11:00am-1:00pm Cathedral Choir Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
12:00pm-1:30pm President’s Council Meeting (Pruitt
Boardroom)
2:00pm-4:00pm
Youth Orchestra Rehearsal (Choir
Room)
19 SUNDAY
7:45am&11:00am Worship Services
8:30am-10:00am Sunday School (Various
Classrooms)
Healing & Restoration Ministry
PLEASE CALL OR SEND A CARD TO EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF WELLNESS
AND GOOD HEALTH.
Residence
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Linda Aarons~ 9206 Hobart Street∙Springdale, MD 20774
Margaret T. Barnes ~ 916 Hamilton Street, NW ∙ Washington, DC
20011∙202-882-8367
Mercedes Dickson ~ 3913 Bishop Mill Place ∙ Upper Marlboro,
MD 20772∙202-709-2908
Steward Wade Dugger ~ 9202 Sandy Creek Road ∙ Ft.
Washington, MD 20744
Linda Evans ~ 3208 Accolade Drive ∙Clinton , MD 20735
Jonathan Hanton ~ 5409 Woodland Court ∙Oxon Hill, MD 20745
∙301-630-3471
Daniel R. Hodge ~ 512 Whittier Street, NW ∙ Washington, DC
20011 ∙ 202-291-1672
Lula Lang Jeter~ 1001 S. Queen St., Arlington, VA 22204
Joan Johnson~ 8104 Alcoa Dr. ∙ Fort Washington, MD 20744
Charlyn Y. Lee ~ 4812 Illinois Avenue, NW ∙ Washington, DC
20011
William Lindsey ~ 4110 Candy Apple Lane ∙ Suitland, MD
20746∙240-695-1911
Ulysses S. Little, Sr. ~ 3701 S. George Mason Dr. #1417 N ∙Falls
Church, VA 22041
Michael Loving ~ 13116 Brooktree Lane ∙ Laurel, MD 20707
Muriel Martin ~ 4121 Chowen Avenue South∙Minneapolis, MN,
55410 ∙202-391-6944
Lizzie E. McClam ~ 504 Columbia Road, NW ∙ Washington, DC
20002
M. Valerie Mills ~ 1420 A Street, NE ∙ Washington, DC 20002
Adrienne Gant Odom – 5207 Hil Mar Drive, District Heights, MD
20747
Lucy C. Pridgen~ 777 Harvard Street, NW∙Washington, DC 20001
Ermine Primus – 908 Perry Place, NE – Washington, DC 20017
Dr. Beryl Rice ~ 431 N St., SW ∙ Washington, DC 20024
Geoffrey E. Tate, Sr, ~ 761 Quebec Place, NW ∙Washington, DC
20010 ∙202-723-2425
Monta J. Taylor ~ 1808 Branch Avenue SE ∙ Washington, DC
20020 ∙ 202-581-7314
Eddie Smoot ~ 6326 Alderman Drive∙ Alexandria, VA 22315
Margaret Wells ~ 6424 Knollbrook Dr. ∙ West Hyattsville, MD
20783
Ralph Telfort ~ 639 Columbia Road, NW ∙ Washington, DC 20001
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Facility
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Essie Adair ~ Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home (#231-A) 1818
Newton Street, NW∙ Washington, DC 20010 ∙202-877-4070
Daisy Bivens ~ Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
#513 ∙ 1150 Varnum Street, NE ∙ Washington, DC 20017
William (Bill) Borders ~ Brinton Woods Health and Rehab. Ctr.
Rm.419A ∙ 2131 O Street N.W. Washington, DC 20037
Doris Goins ~ Meadowview Assisted Living ∙ 3700 Meadowview
Drive ∙ Suitland, MD 20746
Ida Hunt ~2411 Mistletoe Place∙Adelphi, MD 20783∙301-445-2145
Ruby J. Joyce ~ Tall Oaks Assisted Living (Room 124) ∙ 12052 N.
Shore Drive ∙ Reston, VA 20190
Mrs. Earnestine Keaton ~ The Sanctuary at Holy Cross (Room
101-B) ∙ 3415 Greencastle Road ∙ Burtonsville, MD 20866
Elizabeth Segars~ c/o Ryan Segars~ 453 N Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Eleanor Spell ~ Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home (#129) 5425
Western Avenue ∙Washington, DC 20015 ∙202-966-6667
Mr. & Mrs. Norman (Mary E.) Thomas ~ Woodside Village
Apartments∙6801 Bock Road #333∙Fort Washington, MD 20744
Samuel J. White, Sr. ~ Springhill Mt. Vernon Assisted Living
Facility ∙ 3709 Shannon Green Way ∙ Alexandria, VA 22309
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‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison,
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