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AUGUST 15, 2020

Month-to-date Goal $9,619 Collected 2 of 5 wks $10,508 Over/(Under) for Aug 8: $889

YTD Over/(Under) as of Aug 8: $6,675

Please make checks to “Metro SDA Church.”

Undesignated or “Loose” offerings go towards the offering of the day.

5 Weeks-August

Year-to-date Goal $2,496 Collected to date $2,603 Over/(Under) $107

Sunset Today: 8:34 p.m. Sunset Next Sabbath: 8:25 p.m.

Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.

Children’s Classes in the West Wing: CRADLEROLL ~ Ages Birth-4

PRIMARY/KINDERGARTEN ~ Ages 5-9 JUNIORS ~ Ages 10-12 TEENS ~ Ages 13-16

Adult Classes: ADULT QUARTERLY ~ Sanctuary Co-Host: Pr. Bentley & Nick Conner

Text questions/comments to: 248-207-3160

ADULT JAPANESE ~ ZOOM

YOUNG ADULTS ~ Ages 17-30 ~ Classroom 6

STUDYING TOGETHER

CHURCH BUDGET

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORTHY STUDENT FUNDS

Second Reading of Transfer: Daniel Prcic transferring from Hajdukovo, Serbia SDA

"Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets" is our new sermon series that we begin today. Through the end of the year, we will dive into these often little-known books of the Bible and discover some of the lessons the Lord has waiting for us there. May we have the courage to take these lessons to heart in our own lives.

MJA Van Driver: We are in urgent need of a van driver for the 2020-21 school year. The job consists of picking up about 10 kids each morning at two locations and taking them back in the afternoon. The driver needs to be an Adventist member with great skills in dealing with kids, willing to participate in the background screening done through the Michigan Conference, and willing to get a chauffeur's license for which the school will pay. They do NOT have to be a member at Metro. Please contact Jill Simon (810.623.2545-cell) ASAP if you know someone who would like to make some extra money while serving our school. Thank you!

Fundraising Garage Sale: On Aug 20 and 21 Martina van der Velde will host a Garage Sale at her home to fundraise for Home & School of Metro School. Please donate toys, kitchen stuff, sport articles, and whatever you think can sell (please NO adult clothing and NO old tvs). Bring donations on Monday, Aug 17 to 9701 N Canton Center Rd, Plymouth 48170. We also would appreciate help! We sort on Tuesday and Wednesday (Aug 18 and 19) and sell on Thursday and Friday (Aug 20 and 21). Call if you have questions: 734-890-0262. Your Home & School team Martina, Lea, and Gladys.

Metro Midweek - "Last Day Events". The discussion is based on the Bible and the book that contains Ellen White's compiled comments on the subject. Please plan to join in on this exciting discussion each Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom or watch the live stream.

Welcome the Sabbath Call Friday, August 21 to 8 p.m. Please plan to join in by dialing 605-313-5375. You will also need to key in the access code: 463992#.

The Michigan Conference Trust Services department is available to assist you with getting legal documents in place. If you need a Will, and/or Power of Attorney documents, we will connect you with an attorney who will prepare the necessary documents. This service is at no cost to you. For more information call or email Pastor Gene Hall at 517-316-1521 or ghall@misda.org.

Face Coverings: Please remember that we are still asking that everyone please wear a face covering when you are up moving around. However, once in your seat for the service, you can remove your covering. Those who want to wear them the entire time are also welcome and encouraged to do so. As an additional precaution, we would kindly ask that you wear your mask while singing. .

WORSHIPPING TOGETHER

RENOVATION NEEDS

— $20,000 — $18,752 — $14,064 — $ 9,376 — $ 4,688 — $ 0

Monthly Loan Payment of $1,508 Month-to-date collected is $1,726 Remaining loan balance is $85,479

Praise Sing Charisse Kolcz – Chorister

Welcome & Announcements Nick Conner

Prelude “Tread Softly” Doane

Introit* “Take Time to Be Holy” Stebbins

Opening Hymn* “My Jesus, I Love Thee” No. 321

Worship in Prayer** Nick Conner

Prayer Response** “Amen” Barker

Children’s Worship Earlene Tompkins

Scripture Reading “Deuteronomy 31:16-18” Nick Conner

Musical Meditation “As Water to the Thirsty” Charisse Kolcz

Worship in the Spoken Word

“Hosea-Prophet of Harlotry” Pastor Bentley

Closing Hymn* “Haven Thine Own Way Lord” No. 567

Benediction* Pastor Bentley

Benediction Response* “Into My Heart”

Postlude “Think About His Love” “Great Are You, Lord”

Harrah Cook

Worship Musician Ginger Bentley

please stand*/please kneel**

Location of Offering Boxes: Foyer and back door for your convenience.

STAFF DIRECTORY COMING EVENTS

Church & School Address 15585 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 www.metrosdachurch.org Pastor Darryl Bentley 248-767-2730 cell pastorbentley@gmail.com First Elder

248-207-3160 cell Nick Conner

nsconner@aol.com 248-207-3160 cell nsconner@aol.com Head Deacon Jeff Baxter

248-396-3213 cell jeffreybaxtersr@gmail.com Head Deaconess Julie Verhelle

248-701-0165 cell julieverhelle@gmail.com Treasurer Miriam Schmidt

734-262-0303 cell treasurer@metrosdachurch.org A.V. Coordinator Rick Rosekrans 586-495-2713 cell rrosekra@aol.com Church/Bulletin Secretary Ginger Bentley

734-420-3131 office info@metrosdachurch.org bulletin@metrosdachurch.org

(Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday by 6 p.m.)

Metropolitan SDA Junior Academy

www.metrosdaschool.org Principal Jill Simon 810-623-2545 cell jsimon@misda.org School Board Chair 248-207-3160 cell

Gilbert Chapman II nsconner@aol.com 248-324-5037 home gbchapman2@aol.com

School Secretary Kathi Ingleby 734-420-4044 office metroschooloffice@yahoo.com 734-420-3710 fax

Metro Food Store Hours store.metrosdachurch.org

Hours for August:

2nd Sunday of each month 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please call for further assistance on scheduling a pickup at 734.262.0303

www.metrosdachurch.org/calendar

Today: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service

Monday, August 17: Drop-off Garage Sale Donations to

Martina van der Velde

Wednesday, August 19: 7 p.m. Metro Mid-week “Last Day Events” - via Zoom/Live Stream

Thursday, August 20 : Garage Sale at Martina van der Velde

Friday, August 21: Garage Sale at Martina van der Velde 8:00 p.m. Welcome the Sabbath Call

Dial 605-313-5375 Access Code: 463992#

Sabbath, Aug 22: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service

Today’s Offering Appeal and Focus…

Local Church Budget

Is it really too much? After her baptism, Luzia made a plan to return to her offering as a percentage of her income. She did not want to “forget” to be grateful to God. While living in Brazil, Luzia got a well-paying job and writing checks for the tithes and offerings became painful. She always understood that tithes don’t belong to us and we return them to God, but she wasn’t so sure about offerings anymore. Luzia prayed and finally understood that offerings are a way to show God our gratitude for the blessings received. Looking back, she can see that after returning tithe and giving offerings she always had enough to pay her bills, buy all she needed, and even make trips around the world. She says the best thing happened when she and her husband moved to the United States. They sold their condo in Brazil and with that money bought a house for cash in the States. Daily she thanks God for this blessing and miracle, because, by her calculations, it should never have been possible. God doesn’t need our money. He only wants us to learn to trust Him and His plans for our life. Luzia encourages us to try and see God’s generosity!

Dear Metro School family, We are starting this school year with an exciting project: a fundraising Garage Sale for Home and School. When: August 20 and 21 Where: 9701 N Canton Center Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 (home of the van der Velde family) Profit: goes to Home & School to benefit everyone at Metro School If you would like to join in the fun, you can - donate: Please donate toys, kitchen stuff, sport articles, and whatever you think can sell (please NO adult clothing and NO old TVs). Bring donations on Monday, Aug 17 to 9701 N Canton Center Rd, Plymouth 48170. - help: We sort on Tuesday and Wednesday (Aug 18 and 19) and sell on Thursday and Friday (Aug 20 and 21). Call if you have questions: 734-890-0262. Your Home & School team Martina, Lea, and Gladys.

July Birthdays1 – Megan Bentley;

Simone Cross5 – Julia Cross

7 – Dennis Sawyer13 – Victor Harnos; Markus Toppenberg14 – Ralph Tidalgo

17 – Memphis Cheek18 – Andrei Modiga

20 – Elizabeth Master

21 – Mayu Kuramochi23 – Brody Bayer

24 – Rosa Campbell; Annika Anderson

26 – Rachel Paulraj; Paul Weber

27 – Ginger Bentley; Anna Tolles

28 – Eric Nichols; 30 – Pauline Conley; Jonathan Janevski;

Christian Nwankpah

August Birthdays15 – Asuncion Tidalgo, Chi-Lan Stevens18 – Mika Kuramochi20 – Kelli Marquette23 – Alicia Cromwell;24 – Steve Henderson25 – Kevin Avery; Lyle Botimer27 – Sandy Kernohan30 – Hannah Nelson31 – Dylan Austin

1 – Clarissa Brezzell4 – Alvin Brezzell6 – Joyce Anderson7 – Diana Coleman8 – Daniel Toppenberg10 – Phyllis Clayton11 – Angela Stevens12 – Martina van der Velde; John Brown13 – Emilee Mitchell14 – Ken Russel