Compassion Focuses - The Metropolitan Bible Church

Grow Deeper. Go Wider.
CITY COUNTRY WORLD
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Arvind Balaram
Coming Up at The MET ...
Eyes Fixed
2 Chronicles 20:1-30
Arvind grew up at The MET, and is now working as a pastor in North
India. He is married to Karisa and they have two young children.
(The Balarams will be visiting with family in Ottawa until June 19.)
9:00 am
Worship Service
Sanctuary
METTykes (newborn-age 4)
Parents’ Room (for parents with newborns)
METKids (SK-Grade 6)
Prayer Focus
Healthy Homes: Today’s Issues in the Light of Scripture
South Check-In Desk
Room 138
Gym Check-In Desk
Prayer Room
Room 205
11:00 am
Worship Service
Sanctuary
Video Feed available in the Fellowship Centre
METTykes (newborn-age 2)
Parents’ Room (for parents with newborns)
METYouth Academy
MACS: Missions 101
MACS: Life in the Spirit
MACS: The Gospel of Luke
MACS: Finding Grace by Experiencing the Law
South Check-In Desk
Room 138
Theatre
Room 205
Room 207
Room 209
Room 213
7:00 pm
An Evening with the SymphoNYChorus
Sanctuary
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Mark Wollenburg, International Justice Mission Canada
Seeking Justice in an Unjust World
4:00 pm
Annual General Meeting
Sanctuary
Special Offering - Nepal
The MET Board has approved a Special
Offering for Samaritan’s Purse - Nepal, a
Christian relief organization authorized to
receive donations for their work assisting with
the devastation caused by the recent Nepal
earthquake. Our Federal Government will
match all donations made up to May 25.
Please use the Special Offering envelopes
provided last week (available this week at the
usher stations) or mark your regular or pew
offering envelope “Nepal”. You may also
chose to donate at samaritanspurse.ca. This
Special Offering is to be over and above your
regular giving.
An Evening with the SymphoNYChorus
Today • 7:00 pm • Sanctuary
Experience this premiere choral choir and
orchestra from New York. Admission is free.
A freewill offering will be collected.
Salt and Light - Women For Missions
May 25 • 7:00 pm • Fireside Room
Join us to hear Lyndsay Brazeau speak on the
upcoming Guatemala trip, and Liz Hu share
about her ministry and furlough in Canada.
Bring a dessert to share.
METYA Summer Kick-Off
May 28 • 7:00 - 9:30 pm
kwallace@metbiblechurch.ca
Young adults, join us at the Mussell’s Farm
for a BBQ, swim, message from the Bible
and a campfire. Contact Kenny Wallace at
email above. Bring a friend!
CanCare Women’s Luncheon
May 29 • 12:00 pm • Fireside Room
Are you dealing with cancer? Join us for a
nutritious lunch, sharing and prayer.
Meet and Greet - First Aid and Security
May 31 • 10:00 am • Fireside Room
Interested in joining the First Aid and Security
team? Come out and meet with other team
members and see if this area is a fit for you!
SAVE THE DATE:
C2C Canada Spring Celebration Banquet
Friday, June 19 • 6:15 pm • The MET
Annual General Meeting
May 31 • 4:00 pm • Sanctuary
Meeting notice, agenda, and biographies of
elder nominees are posted at the main
entrances and can be viewed online. Printed
nominee biographies are available at the
Welcome Centre. We will be streaming the
meeting into the Fellowship Centre for
parents with children.
METYouth Retreats • May 29-31
Details and registration at metyouth.com.
METYouth High School Grad Banquet
June 12 • 6:20 pm • Fellowship Centre
Register at metyouth.com by June 9.
METYouth Junior High Graduation
June 13 • 6:00 pm
Details and registration at metyouth.com.
Summer Camps at The MET:
Register at metbiblechurch.ca> Registrations
July 6-10 • MetroHoops Camp
An outreach opportunity to hear the Gospel
through a fun, skill-based basketball camp.
Email johncorrente@hotmail.com to serve.
July 27-31• BASIC Elements VBC
Kids will explore the world of science while
walking through the five elements of faith:
Believe, Ask, Serve, Impact, and Celebrate.
Family News
Our condolences to the family and friends of
Susanne Danis who went home to our Lord
on May 17. Memorial service at The MET
on May 26 at 11:00 am.
Thank-you from Rod Nickel:
I would like to thank everyone who provided
such overwhelming love and support both in
preparation for, and on the day of, Darlene’s
memorial service. It was a loving testimony to
the many in attendance who don’t yet know
our Saviour.
For opportunities to Serve please visit metbiblechurch.ca> Serve
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LINKING L I V E S
with our city's families for eternal impact.
Compassion Focuses
Great Opportunity to Serve Seniors
Join us in providing spiritual care in a local residence. Consider:
• Leading a Bible Study
• Assisting with a church service
• Hosting a Bible reading or a movie from The MET Library
Interested? Contact Andrée-Anne and the Compassion and Outreach Team:
metcompassion@metbiblechurch.ca
The BIG GIVE: June 6 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm • The MET
Because He first loved us!
To everyone who signed up to volunteer and to those donating
items, we say “Thank you!”
Haven’t heard of this event yet? Questions? Comments?
Email: thebiggive@metbiblechurch.ca
Last minute needs:
· Pickup trucks and muscles to deliver items on June 6
· Bags of rice, bags of apples and oranges
(See reverse for a list of acceptable donation items, and drop off details.)
Would you join us in following Jesus at work in our community?
CITY • COUNTRY • WORLD
YES and NO Items for BIG GIVE Free Garage Sale
for The BIG GIVE at The MET on June 6, 2015
As we LOVE our neighbours in Jesus name, we thank you for
donating items that are useful, clean and in great working order.
Drop off times: June 4, 4:00 - 8:00 pm & June 5, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Drop off location: The MET, 2176 Prince of Wales Drive