• Sermon Details: Jesus, The Servant King (Mark 10:32-52) by Pastor Richard Agnew. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• MetroHoops Camps: We want to thank everyone who served and participated in MetroHoops camps this week! We had an incredible week of basketball, fun, and opportunities to build relationships and share the love of Christ with every camper.
• Flood Damage Relief: Samaritan's Purse is partnering with The Met to provide emergency clean-up assistance for families affected by the Canada Day flooding. Volunteer teams are serving Monday through Saturday.  If you need assistance, would like to volunteer, or want to support this ministry, please click here for more information.
  • While Samaritan's Purse operates from our church, their trucks and trailers will be in the south parking lot on Sundays. Please park around them or use the overflow lot.
• Special Members Meeting: The Metropolitan Bible Church Property Board has called a Special Members’ Meeting for 1:00pm on Sunday, July 26, 2026, directly after the 2nd service. We value the congregation’s ongoing participation and prayer as we discern next steps with the 31 Auriga property.
• Churchwide Food & Fellowship and Churchwide Prayer: We hope you can join us on Sunday, July 26 in the evening. At 5:00pm we will gather in the Gym for a free meal and some fellowship, then move to the Chapel at 6:00pm for prayer.
• MetKids Summer Schedule: From now until August 30, MetTykes and Elementary Grades 1-3 will be available at the 9:00am service only. Programming will not be offered for children in Grades 4-6 during this time, so we encourage families to worship together during the service. The Family Room will continue to be open for those with younger children. If you have visitors this summer and they would like to have their children in our Sunday School program, please have them come to The Hub and our Check-In Team will be able to assist them. 
• Missions Café: Through the summer months starting July 5, the Missions Café upstairs will be open on Sundays between and after services, from 10:00am-11:00am and from 12:15pm-1:15pm (the main floor café will be closed). Coffee and tea will continue being served, and the new summer menu includes ice cream, popsicles, and lemonade. All proceeds go towards missions.
• Family News:
  
  • We mourn the passing of George Ettinger on Wednesday the 15th of this week. The funeral service details will be announced later this week. Please be praying for Joan (George's wife), who cared for George so faithfully and beautifully demonstrated covenant love in a way that was truly inspiring. Also, pray for their son Philip, his wife Joni, and the entire family as they grieve.

• Sermon Details: Jesus and Faithfulness in Marriage (Mark 10:1-12) by Pastor Christopher Joseph (Joy Gill). You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Baptism Classes: Want to take the next step in your faith by being baptized? Praise God! Join for these baptism classes to learn more and get prepared on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12 at 1:00pm (register here).
• Congregational Town Hall Recording: If you were unable to make it in person for the Congregational Town Hall on Sunday, June 28, you can view the recording on YouTube at this link. Watch to be both informed and encouraged.
• MetKids Summer Schedule: Starting July 5 until August 30, MetTykes and Elementary Grades 1-3 will be available at the 9:00am service only. Programming will not be offered for children in Grades 4-6 during this time, so we encourage families to worship together during the service. The Family Room will continue to be open for those with younger children. If you have visitors this summer and they would like to have their children in our Sunday School program, please have them come to The Hub and our Check-In Team will be able to assist them. 
• Missions Café: Through the summer months starting July 5, the Missions Café upstairs will be open on Sundays between and after services, from 10:00am-11:00am and from 12:15pm-1:15pm (the main floor café will be closed). Coffee and tea will continue being served, and the new summer menu includes ice cream, popsicles, and lemonade. All proceeds go towards missions.
• Vacation Bible Camp: Please pray for the volunteers and campers participating in VBC Emerald Crossing this week at The Met from July 6-10. Pray that all the logistics would go smoothly, children would have fun, volunteers and staff would have sustained energy, and that the gospel would be shared clearly.
• Samaritan's Purse Manitoba Team Information Session: Samaritan's Purse is providing emergency flood relief in Manitoba. If you would like to volunteer by going on a trip to support this work during the week of July 12, please attend the information session on Sunday, July 5 at 12:30pm in the Fireside Room. 
• Family News:
  • Dorothy and William Gamouras are celebrating 50 years of marriage (married July 3, 1976)
  • We are saddened to share that Vilma Yvonne Folkes, the mother of Paula Folkes, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 84. The funeral will be held on Sunday, July 12, at Kelly Funeral Home – Walkley Chapel (1255 Walkley Rd., Ottawa), with visitation from 12:00–1:00 p.m., the service at 1:00 p.m., and burial to follow. Please keep Paula and her family in your prayers, asking the Lord to comfort and sustain them during this time.
  • One of our Met Missionaries, Jay and Laura Calaghan, are grieving the sudden loss of their 22 year old son, Nate. Funeral and visitation was held in Nova Scotia on Friday, July 3.
  • Andre and Joanne Charron’s grand-daughter, Monroe, was tragically killed in a car accident just over a week ago. The funeral was held this past Thursday.

• Sermon Details: Jesus and the Seriousness of Sin (Mark 9:42-50) by Pastor Christopher Joseph (Joy Gill). You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Baptism Classes: Want to take the next step in your faith by being baptized? Praise God! Join for these baptism classes to learn more and get prepared on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12 at 1:00pm (register here).

Events Today: June 28

• 31 Auriga Walk Through: We will be opening the doors to 31 Auriga for a Walk Through on Sunday, June 28 after second service for the afternoon, from 12:15pm-3:30pm. Come have a look, walk around, and pray that God would be glorified through this building. Thank you for the many people who have faithfully and generously given to 31 Auriga. Together we have raised $1.7 million towards this building. Praise God for His provision! If you would like to make a donation towards the Auriga building, please specify select “Building” or write "Building" in the memo line. 
• Congregational Town Hall: Please join us for a Congregational Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm. It will be a time for the Board to provide updates about 31 Auriga and the lead pastor search, and for you to ask questions. All are welcome (not just Members). If you are unable to make it in person, you can watch the livestream on YouTube at this link. 
• Following this we will share a free meal during Food & Fellowship at 5:00pm in the Gym. 
• Church-wide Prayer will be held at 31 Auriga Drive this month, beginning at 6:15pm. We will not be able to livestream this Church-Wide Prayer, so if you are unable to come but would like to pray along, you can view a copy of the Church-Wide Prayer Program for June 28.
• Please note: If you are walking to 31 Auriga Drive for the Walk Through and Church-Wide Prayer, you may get there by heading to our overflow parking lot (towards the Dymon Storage building) then turning left and taking a small path. Alternatively, there is a small grassy incline outside the Chapel connecting the two parking lots. Please walk with care if choosing this route. If you have any mobility concerns, please drive to 31 Auriga. There are a number of accessible parking spaces available.

Summer Schedule Updates

• MetKids Summer Schedule: Starting July 5 until August 30, MetTykes and Elementary Grades 1-3 will be available at the 9:00am service only. Programming will not be offered for children in Grades 4 - 6 during this time, so we encourage families to worship together during the service. The Family Room will continue to be open for those with younger children. If you have visitors this summer and they would like to have their children in our Sunday School program, please have them come to The Hub and our Check-In Team will be able to assist them. 
• Missions Café: Through the summer months starting July 5, the Missions Café upstairs will be open on Sundays between and after services, from 10:00am-11:00am and from 12:15pm-1:15pm (the main floor café will be closed). Coffee and tea will continue being served, but muffins will not be available through the summer. The new summer menu includes ice cream, popsicles, and lemonade. All proceeds go towards missions.

• Sermon Details: Overcoming Obstacles to Follow Jesus (Mark 9:14-29) by Pastor Adam Callaway. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• The Big Give: This year The Met participated in The Big Give on Saturday, June 6, doing a garden giveaway at the Banff-Ledbury community. Thank you to those who volunteered and made donations so we could bless this community!
• Serving Sundays: Today we are hosting Serving Sundays. It's an opportunity for you to learn about how you can get involved by serving in the different ministries at The Met. There are many volunteer opportunities and different levels of time commitment. Please take a few minutes after service today to walk around, visit the tables, and sign up to serve through the summer or in the fall.
• Missions Café: The Missions Café is open on Sundays before, between and after services, from 8:30am-9:00am, 10:00am-11:00am, and 12:15pm-1:15pm. Buy a muffin, coffee, or tea and all profits go towards global missions. We will change to a summer menu on July 5 (coffee will still be available each week).
• Upcoming classes:
  
  • Membership Class: Interested in becoming a member of The Met? Get started by joining this Membership Class on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am-3:00pm with lunch provided (register here).
  • Baptism Classes: Want to take the next step in your faith by being baptized? Praise God! Join for these baptism classes to learn more and get prepared on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12 at 1:00pm (register here).
• Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting: Every Tuesday, we send our a prayer bulletin highlighting different ministries, members, and church needs (subscribe here). On Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm a group meets together to pray. For the summer months, this meeting will be held online. Please reach out to Mary at [email protected] if you have questions on how to be involved.
• Congregational Town Hall: Please mark your calendars for a Congregational Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm. It will be a time for the Board to provide updates about next steps in the life of our congregation, and for you to ask questions. All are welcome (not just Members). Following this we will share a meal at Food & Fellowship at 5:00pm and Churchwide Prayer at 6:00pm.
• Family News:
  • Congratulations to Andrew and Laura Smith on the birth of their son Elio Paul Smith, born June 3, 2026. Talitha is a big sister!
  • Congratulations to Myriam and Aren Van Volkingburgh who welcomed their second daughter, Lucy Jayne Van Volkingburgh, born on June 5, 2026. Charlotte is a big sister!

• Sermon Details: Jesus, Revealed in Glory (Mark 9:1-13) by Pastor Adam Callaway. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• The Big Give: This year The Met participated in The Big Give, doing a garden giveaway at the Banff-Ledbury community. Thank you to those who volunteered and made donations so we could bless this community!
• Serving Sundays: Today and next Sunday (June 7 and 14) we are hosting Serving Sundays. It's an opportunity for you to learn about how you can get involved by serving in the different ministries at The Met. There are many volunteer opportunities and different levels of time commitment. Please take a few minutes after service today or next week to walk around, visit the tables, and sign up to serve through the summer or in the fall.
• Missions Café: The Missions Café is open on Sundays between and after services, from 10:00am-11:00am and from 12:15pm-1:15pm. Buy a muffin, coffee, or tea and all profits go towards global missions. 
• Upcoming classes:
  
  • Membership Class: Interested in becoming a member of The Met? Get started by joining this Membership Class on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am-3:00pm with lunch provided (register here).
  • Baptism Classes: Want to take the next step in your faith by being baptized? Praise God! Join for these baptism classes to learn more and get prepared on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12 at 1:00pm (register here).
• Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting: Every Tuesday, we send our a prayer bulletin highlighting different ministries, members, and church needs (subscribe here). On Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm a group meets together to pray. For the summer months, this meeting will be held online. Please reach out to Mary at [email protected] if you have questions on how to be involved.
• We're hiring: We are looking to hire a Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care who will provide mature, experienced pastoral leadership in shepherding, care, and discipleship across the life of the church (see job description here).
• The Facilities team is looking to better understand the skills, experience, and knowledge the Lord has gifted to our church family, so we can care for our property well together. To this end, we’re asking all those with any interest in our church facility and grounds to complete our Facility & Grounds Skills Survey (paper copies also available at the front desk).
• Family News:
  • Betty LaFlamme was called home to her precious Lord and Saviour last Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 89, after a brave battle with cancer—having miraculously beaten three unrelated cancers previously. Betty was predeceased just seven months ago by her husband, Henri Laflamme. Both Henri and Betty were faithful attendees of The Met for over 45 years.
  • Peggy Clingen passed away on June 5, 2026. Peggy was a faithful member of our church family whose kindness, dedication, and love for God touched many lives in women’s and children’s ministry. Please pray for Ron and the rest of the family as they grieve. 
  • Ruth & Delbert Smith are celebrating their 62nd anniversary, married on May 30, 1964
  • Congratulations to Matt & Gracie Charters married on May 9, 2026
  • Congratulations to Anand & Esther Balaram married on May 16, 2026
  • Congratulations to Lyndon & Rachel Smith married on May 23, 2026
  • Congratulations to Cameron & Larissa van Staden married on May 29, 2026
  • Congratulations to Caitie and Joe Snyder married on May 30, 2026 
  • Congratulations to Philip & Sandra-Erica Anum married on May 30, 2026

• Sermon Details: Jesus, Revealed in Glory (Mark 9:1-13) by Pastor Adam Callaway. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• The Big Give: This year The Met participated in The Big Give, doing a garden giveaway at the Banff-Ledbury community. Thank you to those who volunteered and made donations so we could bless this community!
• Serving Sundays: Today and next Sunday (June 7 and 14) we are hosting Serving Sundays. It's an opportunity for you to learn about how you can get involved by serving in the different ministries at The Met. There are many volunteer opportunities and different levels of time commitment. Please take a few minutes after service today or next week to walk around, visit the tables, and sign up to serve through the summer or in the fall.
• Upcoming classes:
  • Hospitality as a Tool for Evangelism: Join us for a workshop on using your home to reach your community on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00pm (register here).
  • Membership Class: Interested in becoming a member of The Met? Get started by joining for this Membership Class on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00am-3:00pm with lunch provided (register here).
  • Baptism Classes: Want to take the next step in your faith by being baptized? Praise God! Join for these baptism classes to learn more and get prepared on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12 at 1:00pm (register here).
• We're hiring: We are looking to hire a Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care who will provide mature, experienced pastoral leadership in shepherding, care, and discipleship across the life of the church (see job description here).
• The Facilities team is looking to better understand the skills, experience, and knowledge the Lord has gifted to our church family, so we can care for our property well together. To this end, we’re asking all those with any interest in our church facility and grounds to complete our Facility & Grounds Skills Survey (paper copies also available at the front desk).:
• Family News:
  • Betty LaFlamme was called home to her precious Lord and Saviour last Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 89, after a brave battle with cancer—having miraculously beaten three unrelated cancers previously. Betty was predeceased just seven months ago by her husband, Henri Laflamme. Both Henri and Betty were faithful attendees of The Met for over 45 years.
  • Ruth & Delbert Smith are celebrating their 62nd anniversary, married on May 30, 1964
  • Congratulations to Matt & Gracie Charters married on May 9, 2026
  • Congratulations to Anand & Esther Balaram married on May 16, 2026
  • Congratulations to Lyndon & Rachel Smith married on May 23, 2026
  • Congratulations to Cameron & Larissa van Staden married on May 29, 2026
  • Congratulations to Caitie and Joe Snyder married on May 30, 2026 
  • Congratulations to Philip & Sandra-Erica Anum married on May 30, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, MAY 31

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, MAY 24

• Sermon Details: Jesus and the Danger of Spiritual Blindness (Mark 8:1-21) by Pastor Richard Agnew. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Ghana Short-Term Mission Trip Fundraiser - The Ghana short-term missions team is hosting a fundraiser today (May 24) and next week (May 31). They are selling mugs and baked goods at the Missions Kiosk (downstairs in The Hub) and the Missions Cafe (upstairs). You can stop by to support the team, after both of our morning services. If you'd like to make a donation to their trip, you can select the fund "Short Term Mission Trip".
• The Big Give: This year The Met will be participating in The Big Give. Our event will take place at the Banff-Ledbury community where we will be doing a garden giveaway. We will be handing out seeds, plants, freshly made salsa, and bibles. We will also have an 'ask the garden expert' tent and prayer tent available for residents to ask questions and spend time in prayer with our volunteers. Seed and plant donations can be dropped off at The Met from Sunday, May 31 until Friday, June 5.
• Churchwide Food & Fellowship and Churchwide Prayer: We hope you can join us on Sunday, May 31 in the evening. At 5pm we will gather in the Gym for a free meal and some fellowship, then move to the Chapel at 6pm for prayer.
• We're hiring: We are looking to hire a Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care who will provide mature, experienced pastoral leadership in shepherding, care, and discipleship across the life of the church (see job description here).
• The Facilities team is looking to better understand the skills, experience, and knowledge the Lord has gifted to our church family, so we can care for our property well together. To this end, we’re asking all those with any interest in our church facility and grounds to complete our Facility & Grounds Skills Survey (paper copies also available at the front desk).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Worship Team is looking for more musicians to volunteer with them. Drums and vocals are our biggest areas of need right now, but bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and piano and keys are welcome as well. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Sunday Worship Services".
  • If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at our MetKids Camps (VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp). We are currently in need of 60 adult volunteers to serve during the camp weeks, but if you're not available for that, you may also help with decor and craft prep or consider snack or supply donations. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve. On Sunday, May 24, there are tables set up in the foyer for you to learn more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, MAY 17

• Sermon Details: Jesus, the Trustworthy One (Mark 7:24-37) by Pastor Greg Kopczyk. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• MetKids Special Sunday: please note that on Sunday, May 17 we will follow a Special Sunday schedule for the long weekend. Elementary Sunday school will pause for the week and MetTykes will be available during the 9:00am service. 
• The Big Give: This year The Met will be participating in The Big Give. Our event will take place at the Banff-Ledbury community where we will be doing a garden giveaway. We will be handing out seeds, plants, freshly made salsa, and bibles. We will also have an 'ask the garden expert' tent and prayer tent available for residents to ask questions and spend time in prayer with our volunteers. Seed and plant donations can be dropped off at The Met from Sunday, May 31 until Friday, June 5.
• Churchwide Food & Fellowship and Churchwide Prayer: We hope you can join us on Sunday, May 31 in the evening. At 5pm we will gather in the Gym for a free meal and some fellowship, then move to the Chapel at 6pm for prayer.
• We're hiring: 
  • We are looking to hire a Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care who will provide mature, experienced pastoral leadership in shepherding, care, and discipleship across the life of the church (see job description here).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Worship Team is looking for more musicians to volunteer with them. Drums and vocals are our biggest areas of need right now, but bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and piano and keys are welcome as well. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Sunday Worship Services".
  • Summer is just around the corner and The Met hosts three weeks of camps for kids! If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp. Roles are available for youth helpers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve.
• Family News:
  • Dominic and Shikawna Lussier were married at The Met on May 2, 2026. Congratulate these newlyweds!
  • We celebrate with Pastor Joy and Sapna on the safe arrival of Vir Emmanuel who was born on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  • Gus and Barbara Pranger celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 15. What a milestone to remember!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, MAY 10

• Sermon Details: Jesus, and what Truly Defiles (Mark 7:1-23) by Pastor Richard Agnew. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Missions Cafe closure: please note that the Missions Cafe is closed today, May 10. We look forward to serving you next Sunday. 
• MetKids Special Sunday next week: please note that next Sunday, May 17 will follow a Special Sunday schedule for the long weekend. Elementary Sunday school will pause for the week and MetTykes will be available during the 9:00am service. 
• Christianity Explored: We are offering a special class called "Christianity Explored" on Sundays at 1:00pm (after second service), starting April 12. Over 8 sessions, we'll look through Mark's Gospel to learn more about the life and person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ. If you are new to Christianity or just curious about what it's all about, we would love to have you join us. Please register online.
• We're hiring: 
  • We are hiring a Men's Director/Pastor who will work closely with the Pastoral Executive Team (PET) to oversee and implement Bible-based ministry for men, including providing teaching and preaching, pastoral care, and counselling (see job description here).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Worship Team is looking for more musicians to volunteer with them. Drums and vocals are our biggest areas of need right now, but bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and piano and keys are welcome as well. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Sunday Worship Services".
  • Summer is just around the corner and The Met hosts three weeks of camps for kids! If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp. Roles are available for youth helpers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve.
• Family News:
  • Please pray for Pastor Joy and Sapna. Baby Vir is scheduled to be born on Tuesday, May 12. Pray that delivery goes smoothly, and that God would guide the doctors' hands for his heart surgery Friday, May 15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, MAY 3

• Sermon Details: Jesus, and the Hardness of the Heart (Mark 6:45-56) by Pastor Adam Callaway. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Christianity Explored: We are offering a special class called "Christianity Explored" on Sundays at 1:00pm (after second service), starting April 12. Over 8 sessions, we'll look through Mark's Gospel to learn more about the life and person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ. If you are new to Christianity or just curious about what it's all about, we would love to have you join us. Please register online.
• Starting Point: If you are new to The Met, you're invited to Starting Point on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00pm. It's an opportunity to learn more about the church and to meet some of our team here. A free meal will be provided. You can find more information and register on our website.
• We're hiring: 
  • We are looking for both part-time and full-time Custodians to support The Met's Facilities team (see job description here).
  • We are also hiring a Men's Director/Pastor who will work closely with the Pastoral Executive Team (PET) to oversee and implement Bible-based ministry for men, including providing teaching and preaching, pastoral care, and counselling (see job description here).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Tech Team could use some more helping hands to take care of various elements of our worship service production. Positions include video switcher, projection, camera operator, and audio. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Audio-Visual Production".
  • Our Sunday morning Worship Team is looking for more musicians to volunteer with them. Drums and vocals are our biggest areas of need right now, but bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and piano and keys are welcome as well. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Sunday Worship Services".
  • Summer is just around the corner and The Met hosts three weeks of camps for kids! If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp. Roles are available for youth helpers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve.
• Family News:
  • Please pray for Pastor Joy and Sapna. Sapna's grandmother unexpectedly passed away this past week. She was 95 and knew the Lord.
• Missionary of the Week: Elyse Jackson serves with Josiah Venture, mobilizing prayer, financial, and people support from Canadians for youth ministry in Eastern Europe, while also equipping Canadian youth leaders for discipleship partnerships. She is involved in youth ministry at Christ Church Toronto and is currently on parental leave with her son, Lewis. Prayer Requests:
  • Pray for summer youth camps with 120+ churches in 16 countries, for many young people to trust Christ.
  • Pray for youth leaders planning and leading these camps.
  • Pray for a Canadian pilot project equipping four youth pastors, that it would bear fruit.
• Monthly Missions Prayer Focus: Once a month we will show a video highlighting a nation that will be our prayer focus for the coming month. You can visit the missions kiosk to pick up a copy of the 2026 Missions Prayer Guide about unreached people groups with some prayer points. For the month of May, please be praying for India.
  India is home to over 1.4 billion people and thousands of distinct groups, yet more than 95% remain unreached, having little or no access to the gospel. While Christianity is growing, believers in many regions face opposition, discrimination, and pressure for their faith.
  Pray for...
  • Christians to boldly live out God’s love across caste, religious, and regional barriers.
  • Open doors for gospel resources to reach India’s one billion unreached people.
  • Protection, courage, and perseverance for believers facing rising persecution.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, APRIL 26

• Sermon Details: Jesus, the Compassionate Shepherd (Mark 6:30-44) by Pastor Adam Callaway. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Baptisms: Today we are celebrating four baptisms! In the first service we have Austin McLaren, and in the second service Rosaline Pigeon, Tristan Kopczyk, and Maja Wong.
• Monthly Church-Wide Gatherings: On Sunday, April 26 we will be gathering as a church family for Food & Fellowship at 5:00pm (free meal), followed by Church-Wide Prayer at 6:00pm in the Chapel. We encourage you to join to connect and pray with one another for the needs of our church.
• Christianity Explored: We are offering a special class called "Christianity Explored" on Sundays at 1:00pm (after second service), starting April 12. Over 8 sessions, we'll look through Mark's Gospel to learn more about the life and person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ. If you are new to Christianity or just curious about what it's all about, we would love to have you join us. Please register online.
• Starting Point: If you have been at The Met for six months or less, you're invited to Starting Point on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00pm. It's an opportunity to learn more about the church and to meet some of our team here. You can find more information and register on our website.
• We're hiring: 
  • We are looking for both part-time and full-time Custodians to support The Met's Facilities team (see job description here).
  • We are also hiring a Men's Director/Pastor who will work closely with the Pastoral Executive Team (PET) to oversee and implement Bible-based ministry for men, including providing teaching and preaching, pastoral care, and counselling (see job description here).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Tech Team could use some more helping hands to take care of various elements of our worship service production. Positions include video switcher, projection, camera operator, and audio. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Audio-Visual Production".
  • Our Sunday morning Worship Team is looking for more musicians to volunteer with them. Drums and vocals are our biggest areas of need right now, but bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and piano and keys are welcome as well. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Sunday Worship Services".
  • Summer is just around the corner and The Met hosts three weeks of camps for kids! If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp. Roles are available for youth helpers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve.
• Family News:
  • We are sad to share the passing of Immanuel Jacob Kimori Kireti (born April 10, 2026 and died on April 11, 2026), son of Martin and Olivia Kireti, and younger brother to Gabriel (16 years old) and Owen (7 years old). Please pray for their family as they mourn the loss of Immanuel. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00p.m. here at The Met.
  • On April 19, Marion Michel, in her 94th year, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Marion loved, attended and supported the ministry of The Met for over 75 years. Please pray for God's comfort to be upon family and friends who knew and loved her.
• Monthly Missions Prayer Focus: Once a month we will show a video highlighting a nation that will be our prayer focus for the coming month. You can visit the missions kiosk to pick up a copy of the 2026 Missions Prayer Guide about unreached people groups with some prayer points. For the month of May, please be praying for India.
  India is home to over 1.4 billion people and thousands of distinct groups, yet more than 95% remain unreached, having little or no access to the gospel. While Christianity is growing, believers in many regions face opposition, discrimination, and pressure for their faith.
  Pray for...
  • Christians to boldly live out God’s love across caste, religious, and regional barriers.
  • Open doors for gospel resources to reach India’s one billion unreached people.
  • Protection, courage, and perseverance for believers facing rising persecution.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY, APRIL 19

• Sermon Details: Jesus and the Cost of Faithful Witness (Mark 6:14-29) by Pastor Christopher Joseph (Joy Gill). You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
• Baptisms: Today we are celebrating four baptisms! In the first service we have Isbelle Badou and Ruth Hulse, and in the second service Rosalind Seale and Isaiah Ninaber.
• Monthly Church-Wide Gatherings: On Sunday, April 26 we will be gathering as a church family for Food & Fellowship at 5:00pm (free meal), followed by Church-Wide Prayer at 6:00pm in the Chapel. We encourage you to join to connect and pray with one another for the needs of our church.
• Christianity Explored: We are offering a special class called "Christianity Explored" on Sundays at 1:00pm (after second service), starting April 12. Over 8 sessions, we'll look through Mark's Gospel to learn more about the life and person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ. If you are new to Christianity or just curious about what it's all about, we would love to have you join us. Please register online.
• We're hiring: 
  • We are looking for both part-time and full-time Custodians to support The Met's Facilities team (see job description here).
  • We are also hiring a Men's Director/Pastor who will work closely with the Pastoral Executive Team (PET) to oversee and implement Bible-based ministry for men, including providing teaching and preaching, pastoral care, and counselling (see job description here).
• Volunteers needed:
  • Our Sunday morning Tech Team could use some more helping hands to take care of various elements of our worship service production. Positions include video switcher, projection, camera operator, and audio. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Please fill out a Serve Card and select "Audio-Visual Production".
  • Summer is just around the corner and The Met hosts three weeks of camps for kids! If you love playing with and teaching children and have a heart for camp ministry, there are opportunities to serve at VBC, Summer Camp, and Metrohoops Basketball Camp. Roles are available for youth helpers, youth leaders, and adult volunteers. Learn more about the different camps on our website and how you can serve.
• Family News:
  • We are sad to share the passing of Immanuel Jacob Kimori Kireti (born April 10, 2026 and died on April 11, 2026), son of Martin and Olivia Kireti, and younger brother to Gabriel (16 years old) and Owen (7 years old). Please pray for their family as they mourn the loss of Immanuel. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00p.m. here at The Met.
• Missionary of the Week: Soula Isch is involved in ministry in several different countries, in Africa, Europe, and North America through speaking and writing opportunities, as well as discipling local believers both in person when possible, and remotely. Additionally, she oversees the work of the Dorcas Widows Project in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
  Prayer Requests:
  • Pray for wisdom and clarity as Soula discerns future decisions
  • Pray for strength and continued recovery, and for sustained energy for ongoing ministry.
  • Pray for fruitful ministry opportunities as she speaks in churches, participates in upcoming events, and continues her writing projects.
  • Pray for the ongoing growth and leadership development of the Dorcas Widows Project, especially as responsibilities are transitioned to Lucia.