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.