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Metropolitan Baptist Church newsletter





2283 North Fair Oaks Avenue

Altadena, California 91001

Rev. Tyrone Skinner, Pastor






Sunday May 22, 2022


VISION STATEMENT



A lighthouse for Christ in the community


Church Motto: The Church in the Heart of the Community

with the Community at Heart. A place where you can grow.


Church Office (626) 798-8611 E-MAIL: MBCalta@sbcglobal.net

Hall Phone (626) 797-9324 FAX (626) 798-6245

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Sunday School at 8:30 am




IN PERSON WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:00 am



Sunday Virtual Worship at 10:00 am

LIVE LINK

Facebook Page

Children's Church Sunday 11:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting


Wednesdays Bible at Noon

Metro Prayer Line

Monday-Friday at 6-7 am

Call-in at the Conference Call

(425) 436-6302 access code 818334#








TO EVERYONE BORN IN


MAY








Happy Birthday to You!!!


Fourth Sunday –May 22, 2022


Your Continued Support is Needed: Please continue to send your tithes/contributions to the church by mail, or you may drop them off in the church mail slot near the Church Office at 2283 North Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena, CA 91001. You may also log onto the church's website which is, mbcaltadena.org and use Pay Pal. Thank you. Stay safe.

Pastor Tyrone Skinner


Just a reminder to the membership, please visit the church website, www.mbcaltadena.org and/or Facebook Live at mbcaltadena, to watch worship services on Sundays at 10 am, and to tune into FaceBook Live and Zoom on Wednesdays at Noon for Bible study. Also join Pastor Skinner and others on the Prayer Line, (425) 436-6302, ACCESS CODE: 818334 #, Monday thru Friday from 6:00 am-7:00 am. Also join Pastor Skinner and others on the Prayer Line, (425) 436-6302, ACCESS CODE: 818334 #, Monday thru Friday from 6:00 am-7:00 am.



ATTENTION!!! Please join the Dorcas and Deborah circles on Wednesday from 11:00AM - 12:00PM. The NEW Zoom Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84893506574

OR YOU CAN CALL IN:

1.669.900.6833

Meeting ID: 848 9350 6574

Sis. Sadiqa Harris


Senior Graduates! The Adreen Bell-Grant Scholarship applications will be available on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 in the church office. Please adhere to the guidelines on the application. The deadline is Sunday, June 12, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Deaconess Sam Yarbourgh at (626) 791-4352. Thank you.


ATTENTION! The Music Ministry is looking for dedicated singers that can commit to singing at least one Sunday each Month and no more than two rehearsals. Pastor Skinner has requested for at least 15 singers each Sunday. If interested, please contact Tecumsah Shackleford-Range, Debbie Ayers, or Kathy Murrell.

“Sincerely”, Bro. J. Black, Metro Organist / Lead Musician.




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2 0 2 2 M E T R O P O L I T A N B A P T I S T CHURCH

A P P L I C A T I O N F O R


S C H O L A R S H I P O R R E C O G N I T I O N


ATTENTION ALL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Please complete the scholarship / recognition application and return it to the church office by Sunday June 12, 2022. There is one form for all graduates this year. Please see any of the scholarship ministry members with any questions.

Sis. Karen Franklin

Sis. Robin Ivory

Sis. Sharon Kelly

Join us For Bible Study virtually each Wednesday, at 12:00 Noon on Facebook Live at mbcaltadena, or join the Zoom Meeting. The new Zoom Link is shown below.

OR YOU CAN DIAL INTO

Meeting ID: 848 9350 6574

One tap mobile

+1-669-900-6833, # US

If you have any questions about using ZOOM. Please feel free to call Gloria Nunn (626)824-5507.


CLOTHES DONATIONS

The Clothes-Give-Away ministry will be every first Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. They have clothes for men, women and children. For more information, please contact Sis. Mildred Hudson at 626-791-3369.


OVERCOMERS SUPPORT MINISTRY

The Overcomers ministry is still having conference call meetings and working out problems. Whether it's an Addiction, Divorce or Abuse. If you are in need of having somewhere to talk about issues you may be trying to deal with on your own, we have a group for you. We have discreet and private conversations. What is said in Overcomers, Stays in Overcomers. We meet every Wednesday via conference call at 1-425-436-6302 access code 818334#. If you are in need of a place to talk and not be judged come join us. Men and Women welcome.



Help Wanted: The Audio/Media Ministry is seeking volunteers to assist in operating our sound board, working our computers, managing our social media accounts and updating our Website. Training is available. If you can dedicate one Sunday out of the month it would be greatly appreciated. Please see Deacon Leonard Brown, Jr. for more details and to sign up.

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For your information: 20th Century Filming will use our parking lot Monday, May 23rd thru Wednesday, May 25th from 6am-7pm for crew parking. The L.A. County Voter Registration will use our parking lot on Saturday, May 28th thru Tuesday, June 7th from 6pm -11pm.

The Women’s Ministry is restarting the church clothes give away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. The ministry is still requesting slightly used and clean clothing to provide to those in need. We are also requesting volunteers to assist in setting up the display tables and racks. In addition, we would like to offer prayer to those who drop by, therefore we need Prayer Warriors to be present to offer prayer for them. Please contact Mildred Hargraves if you can assist with the clothes give away at (626)791-3369.








To All the Young Adults, Youth, and Children! Praise God for carrying us safely through another week. He is an awesome God! Check out Matthew 28:5-6. Jesus loves you and I do too! (John 3:16).

Sis. Evelyn Finister (Psalm 115:15)



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SICK & SHUT-INS



(Pray for them, visit them, and send cards)


Sis. Gloria Simms Sis. Lorraine Williams

Rose Gardens Convalescent 2772 McNally

1899 N. Raymond Avenue Altadena, CA 91001

Pasadena, CA 91103 626.797.3793

626.797.2120


Sis. Anita Bell

Brighton Care Center

1836 N. Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-9124


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HEALING & STRENGTH Healg. Cont’d SPECIAL PRAYER & GUIDANCE


Dwayne & Kimberly Gaither Dallas Burton Pastor Skinner & Family

Monique Baker Earl Betts Our Church Family

Shawn Robertson Mother Sandra Thomas Bro. Robert Gilliam

Sis. Annie Brown Sis. Kernola Arnold Single Parents

Melvin Mayweather Sis. Wilma Roberts Leonard Gilliam & Family

Mr. David Lee Glenda Davis Mother Sandra Thomas & Family Stacee Tripplet Annette Pike Sis. Lataska Ridgeway & Family

Rae Dene Hines Jeffrey Prison Inmates & Guards

Sis. Pat Harknes Sis. Pat Nash Vaughn Horton & Errol Horton

Mr. Murray Smith The Shackelford Family Victoria Amerson

Tina Harkness Sis. Brenda Gillespie Sis. Viola Andrews & Family

Tyreena White Pansy Greene Sis. Janet Randolph

John Baker Eldrid Ellis Tonie Groom

Yazmin Williams Edna L. Stephen Eric C. Crutchen

Bro. Neil Robertson Deacon Joe Brown Renisha Gilliam & Family

Sharon Scott Deacon Richard James Patsy Williams-Ross

Marthann Palmer Sis. Norma Lester Thomas Joseph, Jr.

Melrose Davis Sis. Anita Bell-Harris David Cooper, Jr.

Yvonne Maywether Sis. Florence Madden Terry Joseph

Jerome Nunn, Jr. Deacon Tommy McMullins Kennon Hamilton

Audree Snowden William & Rose Barlow

Bro. Christopher Phillips Youth & Young Adults

Deri Sullivan Sis. Janice Miles & Family

Dr. Yvonne Maywether Jereme Pinkney

Dorothy Wright Thaddeus Brown

Terry Johnson The Gillespie Family

Kenya DeJarnette Alyssa Brown

Diane Hanks Woodrow Johnson

Darrell Robinson Victor Gillespie

Kendall Nash Freddie Finister, Jr. & Family

Brian Carter The Ludd Family

Shane Haylock Russell Collier

Thaddeus Brown, II

Barbara Butler

Sis Sadiqa Harris & Family

The people in Ukraine

BEREAVEMENT

The Family of Deaconess Annie Franklin

Deacon Leonard & Sis. Sheila Brown, Sr. & Family

Sis. Cornelia & Bro. Ronald Gates and Family

Dr. Zan Holmes & Family

Sis. Sharon Myers & Family

Sis. Voronica Lawson & Family

Dr. Hermond Dean & Dr. Linda Cooper & Family

Sis. Ciressa Henderson & Family

The Moore Family



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COMMUNITY NEWS!


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ALL COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters available for eligible persons ONLY

*FREE* EVERY WEDNESDAY 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, No Appointments Needed.

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FREE

WALK -UP AND DRIVE THROUGH COVID-19 TESTING

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1700 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena

626-798-0503

Testing is Open to Anyone *ID Required

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All are encouraged to pre-register for the smoothest drive through experience. Walk up COVID Testing is also available. Register at: http://bit.ly/aacec-famepasadena






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