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Opening Selection

Exhortation

Doxology

Call to Worship

Morning Hymn

Prayers of the People

Prayer Response

Pastoral Moment

Welcome to Metropolitan

Worship Through Giving

Scripture Reading

Introduction of the Speaker

Sermonic Selection

Sermon

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Benediction

Sweet Jesus

by Myron Williams

Mighty Men's Choir

Rev. Cozette Thomas

Mighty Men's 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.

Bro. Walter Morris

Leader: With grateful hearts, we, the Robert R. and Ora B. Kelly Lay Organization of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, give thanks to Almighty God for His divine inspiration and revelation to our ancestors.

People: We thank God for our ancestors.

Leader: For the privilege of hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and the desire to live daily according to His Holy Word.

People: We thank God for the privilege.

Leader: For His Commandments to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to visit the sick, and to be a bold witness for Him.

People: We thank God for the Commandments.

Leader: For the teachings of Richard Allen, to minister unconditionally to the Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual, and Financial needs of our brothers and sisters.

People: We thank God for the teachings of Richard Allen.

Leader: For forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation for all of us when our faith has been displaced by pain, despair, hatred and fear.

People: We thank God for the ability to forgive.

Leader: With grateful hearts, the Robert R. and Ora B. Kelly Lay Organization of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church is thankful for the preaching of the gospel; the teaching of the Bible, Discipline, and Doctrine; the privilege to minister, to sow and serve; the forgiveness of sin and the promise of an eternal home in Heaven.

People: We thank God for the opportunity to Worship and Serve Him.

How Great Thou Art

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #68

Mighty Men's Choir

O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works thy hands hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed;


Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

 

When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; 

 

Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

 

And when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross my burden gladly bearing
he bled and died to take away my sin;

 

Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

 

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
and there proclaim: "My God, how great thou art!" 

 

Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

Bro. Anthony "Tony" Hawkins

Lord, I Love You

By Clarence McClendon

Mighty Men's Choir

Pastor William H. Lamar IV

Welcome to Metropolitan

Mighty Men's Choir

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, 

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Welcome to Metropolitan 

Welcome to Metropolitan 

Welcome to Metropolitan AME 

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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 

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Welcome 

Welcome 

Welcome 

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Welcome to Metropolitan 

Welcome to Metropolitan 

Welcome to Metropolitan 

Welcome to Metropolitan AME 

We're grateful for your generosity.

There are several ways to give:

  • via check mailed to Metropolitan AME Church,
    1518 M Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005;

  • via Credit card: on our website and via Realm;

  • via Text: To text to give, text “metro1518” to 73256;

Stefani Murray

Ephesians 3:20-21 NRSVUE

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Sis. Maria Wallace

Precious Jesus

by Thomas Whitfield

Mighty Men's Choir

Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould

Pastor William H. Lamar IV

Pastor William H. Lamar IV

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