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
Sermonic Selection
Sermon
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Holy Communion
Benediction
I Came to Lift Him Up
by James Bignon
United Voices of Metropolitan
Rev. Cozette Thomas
United Voices of Metropolitan
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.
Rev. Dr. Jon Robinson
Leader: God's voice speaks to our chaos, echoing in our empty hearts
People: Gathering us together to remember our baptism and to feast at the Table.
Leader: God's voice flows like the living waters of grace,
People: Our new name, 'Beloved,' resounding in our souls.
Leader: God's voice stirs the waters of baptismal hope,
People: Calling us to be bearers of peace to a world of broken hopes. Amen
There is Power in the Blood
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #258
United Voices of Metropolitan
Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide–
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be whiter, yes brighter than snow?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow–
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you do service for Jesus, your King?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr.
Everything
By Ricky Dillard
United Voices of Metropolitan
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Welcome to Metropolitan
United Voices of Metropolitan
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:
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via check mailed to Metropolitan AME Church,
1518 M Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005; -
via Credit card: on our website and via Realm;
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via Text: To text to give, text “metro1518” to 73256;
Antonio Harrison
Matthew 17: 1-9 NRSVUE
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
At Calvary
by Wilmington Chester Mass Choir
United Voices of Metropolitan
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Solicitation - Pastor William H. Lamar IV
General Confession - led by Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Almighty God, Mother and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word and deed against Your divine Majesty, provoking most justly your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Parent for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
1st Collect - Rev. Cozette Thomas
2nd Collect - Rev. Cozette Thomas
Prayer of Adoration - Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr.
Prayer of Humility - Rev. Dr. Jon Robinson
Prayer of Consecration - Pastor William H. Lamar IV
The Lord's Prayer - led by Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Our Father and Our Mother, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Pastor William H. Lamar IV