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Welcome to Metropolitan
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Yes, Jesus Loves Me
By Jarrel Smalls
Homecoming Choir
Rev. Moya Harris
Homecoming Choir
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.
Rev. Moya Harris
Leader: When distance separates us and time carries us in different directions, God's love continues to bring us home.
People: Near or far, we are one family, united by God's unfailing love!
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Leader: We remember our ancestors, whose prayers, sacrifices, and faith made this sacred place a home for generations.
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People: We honor their legacy and give thanks for the shoulders upon which we stand!
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Leader: We return to the place where faith was nurtured, community was built, and God's presence has sustained us.
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People: We return with grateful hearts, knowing there is still a place for us here!
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Leader: Today, we rejoice in God's goodness, declaring with the psalmist, "The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad."
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All: We remember with gratitude, return with purpose, and rejoice with thanksgiving! May our faith and love leave a legacy for generations yet unborn. Welcome home! To God be the glory!
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Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand #404
Homecoming Choir ​
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1 Time is filled with swift transition,
naught of earth unmoved can stand;
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
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Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
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2 Trust in Him who will not leave you,
whatsoever years may bring;
If by earthly friends forsaken,
still more closely to Him cling.
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Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
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3 Covet not this world’s vain riches
that so rapidly decay;
Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures,
they will never pass away!
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Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
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4 When your journey is completed,
if to God you have been true,
fair and bright the home in glory,
your enraptured soul will view!
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Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
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Rev. Nichele Carter- Peterson
Pass Me Not/Do Not Pass Me By
by Ricky Dillard
Homecoming Choir
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Welcome to Metropolitan
The Kollective
In this house, you'll find love
In this house, you'll find peace,
In this house, you'll find overwhelming joy,
A strong foundation, an historic legacy,
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan AME
Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan AME
Your giving is a wonderful expression of God’s generosity. There are several ways to give: via check mailed to Metropolitan AME Church at 1518 M Street NW,
Washington, DC 20005, via credit card on the website at metropolitanamec.org/give via Realm, and via text.
To text to give, text "metro1518" to 73256.
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Lizzie Burrell
Psalm 126:3 NRSVUE
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The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.
We Adore You Lord
by Patrick Riddick
Homecoming Choir
Rev. Dr. William Marcus Small
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
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