METROPOLITAN
CHURCH OF CHRIST
3201 E. Martin St. Fort Worth Texas 76119 - Tel: 817-535-1525
I must be in God's WORD and God's WORD must be in me
To God Be the Glory!
Metropolitan Church of Christ
PO Box 15450
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
APRIL 24TH, 2021
Jesus is the missing peace.✝
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2020 Contribution statements have been emailed out. If you have not received a copy, please click here to request a mailout.
COMMUNION AND OFFERING WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED ON SATURDAYS IN LIEU OF CHURCH SERVICES RESUMING MAY 2, 2021
WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS
Just click link below to sign up and wait to receive a phone call 6:50pm on Wednesday, which will connect you to the conference. It's that easy! In case you forget, you'll get a reminder text approximately 20 mins before we begin. We are studying the book of Deuteronomy and having a great time! https://bit.ly/3gQDxlm
Tarrant County COVID-19 Vaccination Signup info
Get vaccinated by Tarrant County Public Health. For information on receiving COVID-19 vaccine click here. http://bit.ly/3osMZ1T
TODAY'S SERMON:
PASSING THE BATON
In a relay race the runner at the back has the responsibility to properly place the baton in the hand of the runner in front. The runner at the back must make sure the baton is not dropped. Christians have the responsibility of passing God’s word on to others. In doing so we must take care not to drop the baton.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL:
Hindrances to Prayer
Is God answering your prayers, or does it seem as if He’s not listening? Hearing no reply can be very discouraging, especially when you really need His help. Although it’s not always possible to know why God is silent, James offers some possible reasons:
• Sin (James 4:1-2). Unaddressed sin hinders communication with God. This may have been the case with the recipients of James’s letter, who were quarreling and feeling animosity.
• Wrong Motives (James 4:3). Sometimes our petitions may be self-centered. James clearly says that God won’t answer this kind of prayer, which amounts to asking for our will to be done rather than His.
• Worldly Desires (James 4:4). The world presents deceptive philosophies that lure us away from pure devotion to Christ. When we find more pleasure in its offerings than in Jesus, we are vulnerable and can easily be distracted from things that are of eternal value. Whether we realize it or not, this puts us in opposition to God.
If you recognize any of these hindrances in your life, the solution is clear: Confess and repent of your sinful attitudes, actions, and desires (1 John 1:9). Then thank God and rejoice in His cleansing. intouch.org
GIVE ONLINE BY TEXT OR MAIL
Your offering can also be mailed to:
Metropolitan Church of Christ
Po Box 15450
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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Text the amount you'd like to give to 817-532-5240 (e.g. $50).
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If you have donated by text before, you'll receive a text in response confirming that your gift has been received successfully and you’re done.
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If it's your first time donating by text, you'll be sent a message that says, "It looks like you are a new giver; to begin: (link provided).
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It will be a link to the church's online giving page. By clicking on the link you will be asked to supply your payment method (credit card, debit card, or bank account). This payment source will then be linked with your phone number so that, in the future, all you will need to do is text in the amount. (You will not need to re-enter the payment information.)
FAMILY & FRIENDS
April Watson, Marvin Jr, Christene Peoples, Frankie Venters, Nathaniel ElderBro Hamilton
BEREAVEMENT:
Wanda Sanders - Niece
Ken McDonald Family
SICK & SHUT-IN
Bonnie Barnes, Geneva Foster - recovering from hip surgery, Nellie Jordan - Nursing Home, Bill Ravin, Ozella Mitchell, Lola Breed – Emerald Hills Rehab & Healthcare; Jerry W Elder - Southwest Rehab, & Brenda Allen - Vincent Victoria Village Rehab, Marie Bolton
BIRTHDAYS
Lola Breed Apr 03
Ella Price Apr 03
Bonnie Barnes Apr 10
Sherry Bolton Apr 15
Stanley Miller Apr 16
Nellie Jordan Apr 25
Azerleen Johnson Apr 27