Sermon Details: Jesus and the Question of Authority (Mark 11:27-12:12) by Pastor Richard Agnew. You can view the sermon points and take notes using the YouVersion Bible App.
Operation Backpack: Operation Backpack is an outreach initiative we do each year to bless the Banff-Ledbury community with backpacks stocked with school supplies. We are in need of specific supplies including backpacks, lunch bags, geometry sets, calculators, and gently used running shoes. See the full list of items needed here. Please drop off donations in the bins in The Hub by this Sunday, August 9.
Fall Ministries Registration Open: A number of our ministries have opened their registrations for the fall, and there are more that will be open in the coming weeks. Take a look on our website under the "Events" tab to see all that's coming up and consider how you will get involved this fall.
Sunday Morning Prayer in August: Beginning this Sunday, August 9, we'd love to invite you to join us in the Chapel from 8:00am - 8:30am for four weeks of prayer before our Sunday services. As we look ahead to the fall, we want to commit this season to the Lord together. We'll be praying for our Sunday gatherings, the launch of our fall ministries, our global mission partners, and the timely sale of 31 Auriga. Rather than relying on our own plans, we want to seek Him together and trust His faithful leading.
Met Garden Club: We're launching a Met Gardening Club! Together, we will cultivate beautiful flowers, grow fresh vegetables, visit gardens and tend to God’s creation while building lasting friendships. Open to all ages and skill levels. The first meeting is this Sunday, August 9 at 12:30pm in the Fireside Room.
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:
- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Williams. A Celebration of Life will be held here at The Met on Tuesday, August 18, at 2:00pm. Please keep the Williams family in your prayers as they grieve and adjust to life without Hugh. In particular, pray for Beulah (Hugh's wife), that she would experience the Lord's strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
- Chinniah Dinakaran passed away on August 6, 2026. Please pray for God's comfort to be upon family and friends who knew and loved him. A funeral service will be held here at The Met on Thursday, August 13th 2026 at 2:00pm.