Year-to-date Goal $6,545 Collected 17 of 52 wks $ 6,883

Over/(Under) $338

Month-to-date Goal $12,982 Collected 3 of 4 wks $7,736

Over/(Under) for October 21: ($5,246)

YTD Over/(Under) as of Oct. 21, 2017: ($19,537)

Please make checks to “Metro SDA Church.”

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

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Bible Study: 9:30 am - 10:35 am

Classes in the West Wing: CRADLE ROLL ~ Age Birth-3 KINDERGARTEN ~ Age 4-6

PRIMARY ~ Age 7-9 JUNIORS ~ Age 10-12

Classes in the School: TEENS – Library ~ Age 13-16

YOUNG ADULT – Mrs. Moore’s Classroom ~ Age 17+ ADULT JAPANESE – Mr. Morgan’s Classroom

Adult Classes in the Church: ADULT QUARTERLY - Sanctuary

ADULT QUARTERLY – Fellowship Hall ADULT QUARTERLY – Classroom 6

CHRISTIAN CONNECTIONS – Chapel

4 Weeks-October

Welcome, Guests and members alike! We are so very happy that you have chosen to worship with us today on God’s holy Sabbath as we continue to unlock the exciting book of Revelation. It is our prayer that you will be blessed once more as we spend time in the Word of God. Second Readings of Transfer: Michael & Alaina Randall from Ann Arbor to Metro (Lakes Area). Melissa Sue Di Lemia from Holly to Metro (Lakes Area). Sympathy & Condolences are expressed to Julie Verhelle and family on the passing of your mother, Kathleen Ekkens. Praying for strength and God’s presence during this time. Dear Church Family, Thank you for the beautiful flower bouquet in memory of my mom who passed away in August. Also, thank you for your continued prayers. Love, Margit Toppenberg Youth Fall Bonfire: Tonight at 6 pm at the Harnos’ home, 29976 Leona St, Garden City. This is for kids ages 13-18, their siblings, and their parents. We’ll have vespers at 6 followed by a bonfire with veggie dogs and s’mores. Hope to see you there! Money Found during church workbee: If you lost some money recently, please contact Miriam Schmidt, Treasury Department. Citrus: It’s that time of year again when fresh citrus is in season. Please support our school by ordering from our fruit program. Price and date listing have been placed in your church mailbox. Please remember this is a fundraiser and you won’t find any better quality citrus. To place an order call: 484.577.1382 or 734.787.9531. This is a residential number, so please no calls after 10 pm. Consider your order confirmed after you place it as you will not receive a confirmation call. We will only contact you if we have questions regarding your order. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL! Renovation Project Financial Needs: Now that we have secured a loan for the church renovation project, your help is needed in two areas: to pay the loan payment and to reach our estimated cost for renovation. Monthly Loan Payment of $1,508. Month-to-date collected is $970. Additional Funds Needed to Complete Full Renovations: $22,576. Total remaining loan balance is $147,976.

Praise Sing Alvin Brezzell

Welcome & Announcements Richard Lane

Prelude “Lead Me, Lord, In Thy Righteousness” Wesley

Introit* “Jesus, My Confidence” Bach

Hymn of Praise* “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #191

Worship in Prayer** Elder Dwayne Toppenberg

Prayer Response** “Adagio” Haydn

Children’s Story Pr. Crews

Worship in Giving “MAP” Richard Lane

Offertory “Air” Bach

Scripture Reading “Rev. 12:17” Elder Dwayne Toppenberg

Worship in the Spoken Word

“Revelation’s End-Time Church” Pr. Bentley

Closing Hymn* “The Church Has One Foundation” #348

Benediction * Richard Lane

Benediction Response*

“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” Strattner

Postlude “Die Meistersinger” Wagner

Pianist Ema Costin-Roman

Organist Ema Costin-Roman

please stand*/please kneel**

SUNSET TODAY: 6:32 pm SUNSET NEXT SABBATH: 6:24 pm

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

Unlock Revelation STUDYING TOGETHER

CHURCH BUDGET

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORTHY STUDENT FUNDS

COMING EVENTS

Father/Son Outing – Registration Is Now Open: Date: December 1-3, 2017 Theme: “The Thrill of the Chase:…Discover the Wonder!” Speaker: Rod Boothby Venue: Camp Au Sable Cost: $90 ages 13+; $80 ages 4-12; Free ages 0-3 Registration is done through Ultracamp. Visit www.campausable.org and click “Registration”. Sign up for a username & login and then register for the 2017 Father-Son Outing. Calling All Veterans! November 8, at Noon, MJA is Hosting a very special lunch in YOUR honor. We want to say a very special “Thank You” for your sacrifice and service. Please honor us with your presence and bring your spouse. All we ask is that you RSVP to (734) 420-4044, so we can be sure we have plenty of food! Thank you and we look forward to serving you! Respectfully, MJA Home and School

Church & School Address 15585 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

www.metrosdachurch.org

Senior Pastor Darryl Bentley 248-767-2730 cell pastorbentley@gmail.com

Associate Pastor 301-379-1949 cell

Aron Crews pastoraroncrews@gmail.com

First Elder

Nick Conner

248-207-3160 cell nsconner@aol.com

Head Deacon Jeff Baxter 248-396-3213 cell jeffreybaxtersr@gmail.com

Head Deaconess Betty Chapman 248-701-0522 cell bettyj5988@aol.com

Treasurer Miriam Schmidt 734-262-0303 cell treasurer@metrosdachurch.org

A.V. Coordinator 586-495-2713 cell

Rick Rosekrans rrosekra@aol.com

Church/Bulletin Secretary Ginger Bentley 734-420-3131 office 734-420-3132 fax 989-948-3521 cell

info@metrosdachurch.org bulletin@metrosdachurch.org

(Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday by 9 pm)

Metropolitan SDA Junior Academy

www.metrosdaschool.org Principal Craig Morgan

313-541-3338 home info@metrosdaschool.org School Board Chair

Ellen Higgins

248-210-3553 cell higginsellen0@gmail.com School Secretary

Kathi Ingleby

734-420-4044 office 734-420-3710 fax

DIRECTORY

Today: 9:30 am SS; 10:45 Unlock Revelation 6 pm Youth Vespers & Bonfire – see announcement

Monday: 6 pm Finance Committee 7:15 pm Church Board Meeting

Tuesday: 7 pm Unlock Revelation

Thursday: 7 pm Unlock Revelation

Friday, Nov. 3: 6:30 pm Choir Practice

Sabbath, Nov. 4: 9:30 am SS; 10:45 Unlock Revelation 11 am Japanese Ministries; 12:30 pm Church Potluck;

4:30 Mass Choir Practice – City Temple

Sunday, Nov. 5: 2:30-5:30 pm Holiday Tasting Pre-register now 248.446.9176 or email holidaytasting@gmail.com;

8 pm Citrus order Deadline

Wednesday, Nov. 8: 12 pm Veterans’ Day Luncheon at MJA 7 pm Metro Mid-week

Friday, Nov. 10: 6:30 pm Choir Practice

Sabbath, Nov. 11: 9:30 am SS; 10:45 Unlock Revelation 1 pm Elder’s Potluck & Mtg; 2 pm Adventurers

Visit www.metrosdachurch.org/calendar for your church & school calendars

Metro Food Store Hours Month of November 2017: Sun 10 a – 1 p; ,Mon – Thurs 10 a – 12 p; Wed 2:30-3:30 p

Closed November 2, 7, 23 & 26; Special Hours Nov 22 11:30-12:30 (Closed 2:30-3:30 p)

Michgan Advance Partners

(MAP) Freewill Offering Today

The Kalamazoo Spanish Church had been praying for a new church for years. In May 2015 they had two possibilities and then they received a phone call from a realtor with a listing about a third building, which could be even better. Immediately it was included on the evaluation list, only to discover the last one was the best of the three. The entire church was praying during the whole process of the negotiations. The church decided to make an offer for $10,000 less than the total value, mainly due to the repairs required, but it was not accepted. With faith they continued the process. The structure of the new building needed some repairs in the amount of $42,000. This was beyond the church means. They went to the Lay Advisory Committee requesting MAP funds for the repairs. Their request was approved. In April the repairs were finished, and in November a ceremony of gratitude and celebration was held for the Lord’s kindness and for the wonderful help from MAP. On August 22, 2016 the church planned the opening ceremony. Pastor Jerry Angelleti (who sold them the building), was invited. At the ceremony Angelleti said a few words and gave back a check for $10,000, as a manifestation of Christian love. At that moment, the church gave thanks to the Lord. This morning we invite you to become a Michigan Advance Partner by dedicating 1% or more of your income to MAP. The loose offering will be taken for Michigan Advance Partners. You may also use your tithe/offering envelope to donate to MAP. There is a designated line on the tithe/offering envelope for MAP donations. Thank you for sharing this morning and why not make a decision today to become a Michigan Advance Partner?

HousingRequestLevi Ellis is requesting if a Christian family would have a room to rent or is there someone who might need a roommate. He is having an interview with the Livonia Police Dept. this week. He is interviewing for a police in training position and will be continuing his college education and eventually Police Academy. Levi graduated from GLAA. He will be working full time while working on his college degree. If anyone has any questions or would like to contact the Ellis's, please call Edie Ellis at the Michigan Conference office at 517-316-1532 or her cell at 517-927-7846.

Michgan Advance Partners

(MAP) Freewill Offering Today

The Kalamazoo Spanish Church had been praying for a new church for years. In May 2015 they had two possibilities and then they received a phone call from a realtor with a listing about a third building, which could be even better. Immediately it was included on the evaluation list, only to discover the last one was the best of the three. The entire church was praying during the whole process of the negotiations. The church decided to make an offer for $10,000 less than the total value, mainly due to the repairs required, but it was not accepted. With faith they continued the process. The structure of the new building needed some repairs in the amount of $42,000. This was beyond the church means. They went to the Lay Advisory Committee requesting MAP funds for the repairs. Their request was approved. In April the repairs were finished, and in November a ceremony of gratitude and celebration was held for the Lord’s kindness and for the wonderful help from MAP. On August 22, 2016 the church planned the opening ceremony. Pastor Jerry Angelleti (who sold them the building), was invited. At the ceremony Angelleti said a few words and gave back a check for $10,000, as a manifestation of Christian love. At that moment, the church gave thanks to the Lord. This morning we invite you to become a Michigan Advance Partner by dedicating 1% or more of your income to MAP. The loose offering will be taken for Michigan Advance Partners. You may also use your tithe/offering envelope to donate to MAP. There is a designated line on the tithe/offering envelope for MAP donations. Thank you for sharing this morning and why not make a decision today to become a Michigan Advance Partner?

HousingRequestLevi Ellis is requesting if a Christian family would have a room to rent or is there someone who might need a roommate. He is having an interview with the Livonia Police Dept. this week. He is interviewing for a police in training position and will be continuing his college education and eventually Police Academy. Levi graduated from GLAA. He will be working full time while working on his college degree. If anyone has any questions or would like to contact the Ellis's, please call Edie Ellis at the Michigan Conference office at 517-316-1532 or her cell at 517-927-7846.

Michgan Advance Partners

(MAP) Freewill Offering Today

The Kalamazoo Spanish Church had been praying for a new church for years. In May 2015 they had two possibilities and then they received a phone call from a realtor with a listing about a third building, which could be even better. Immediately it was included on the evaluation list, only to discover the last one was the best of the three. The entire church was praying during the whole process of the negotiations. The church decided to make an offer for $10,000 less than the total value, mainly due to the repairs required, but it was not accepted. With faith they continued the process. The structure of the new building needed some repairs in the amount of $42,000. This was beyond the church means. They went to the Lay Advisory Committee requesting MAP funds for the repairs. Their request was approved. In April the repairs were finished, and in November a ceremony of gratitude and celebration was held for the Lord’s kindness and for the wonderful help from MAP. On August 22, 2016 the church planned the opening ceremony. Pastor Jerry Angelleti (who sold them the building), was invited. At the ceremony Angelleti said a few words and gave back a check for $10,000, as a manifestation of Christian love. At that moment, the church gave thanks to the Lord. This morning we invite you to become a Michigan Advance Partner by dedicating 1% or more of your income to MAP. The loose offering will be taken for Michigan Advance Partners. You may also use your tithe/offering envelope to donate to MAP. There is a designated line on the tithe/offering envelope for MAP donations. Thank you for sharing this morning and why not make a decision today to become a Michigan Advance Partner?

HousingRequestLevi Ellis is requesting if a Christian family would have a room to rent or is there someone who might need a roommate. He is having an interview with the Livonia Police Dept. this week. He is interviewing for a police in training position and will be continuing his college education and eventually Police Academy. Levi graduated from GLAA. He will be working full time while working on his college degree. If anyone has any questions or would like to contact the Ellis's, please call Edie Ellis at the Michigan Conference office at 517-316-1532 or her cell at 517-927-7846.

NovemberBirthdays

6– Scott Verhelle7– Carson Bentley8– Glen Desmier;MaxineBrown10– Sarah Harnos12– Marsha Browder13– Tom Verhelle14– Jacqueline Stevens;HeatherHervey-Jumper15– Cynthia Berendt21– Katy Bayer22– Leanne Mitchell25– Andrew Master26–JacquelineGeorge28– Ellen Higgins29– Kaelyn Horcha

NovemberBirthdays

6– Scott Verhelle7– Carson Bentley8– Glen Desmier;MaxineBrown10– Sarah Harnos12– Marsha Browder13– Tom Verhelle14– Jacqueline Stevens;HeatherHervey-Jumper15– Cynthia Berendt21– Katy Bayer22– Leanne Mitchell25– Andrew Master26–JacquelineGeorge28– Ellen Higgins29– Kaelyn Horcha

NovemberBirthdays

6– Scott Verhelle7– Carson Bentley8– Glen Desmier;MaxineBrown10– Sarah Harnos12– Marsha Browder13– Tom Verhelle14– Jacqueline Stevens;HeatherHervey-Jumper15– Cynthia Berendt21– Katy Bayer22– Leanne Mitchell25– Andrew Master26–JacquelineGeorge28– Ellen Higgins29– Kaelyn Horcha