Tim Hawkins Rockshow Comedy Night: Proceeds benefit God Cares School in Uganda Sunday July 21, 2013 7:00 pm Join us for a night of comedy with Tim Hawkins. A genuinely funny comedy show that caters to the entire family.
Early Bird Special: Get discounted prices on individual ($20) and group tickets ($18) now through May 26th at the Info Desk.
Prices: General Admission Ticket $24 advance/$22 advance group rate for 6+
VIP Ticket online purchases only: Limited VIP tickets remaining $45 advance only/ $43 advance only group rate for 6+ VIP ticket includes 5:30 pm VIP reception with a meal and a Question and Answer time with Tim Hawkins and preferred seating section.
The Iron Men of the MET are proud to sponsor the “Golf Fore Good” Tournament! Sunday June 23rd at Champions Golf Course.
We’ve had lots of golf tournaments at the MET but this year we want to begin something new. It’s a golf tournament with a purpose for BOTH MEN AND WOMEN! We call it Golfing for Good!
This year, at each of our golf tournaments, we’ll be dedicating ourselves to much more than just friendly competition. It will be golf with a purpose. On Sunday June 23rd, our first golf outing of the year will have all proceeds directed toward God Care Schools in Uganda. We’ll have a great time on the links, friendly competition with spiritual content, a good meal and prizes at the end.
You can support the “Golf Fore Good” outing in a number of ways –
Play – Register by May 1st for just $75. On May 1st registration will be $90.
Sponsor a hole – For just $250 you can sponsor one of the holes. You’ll receive a sign on the tee box with your name and logo as well as a tax deduction.
Sponsor an event – $250 Closest to pin, Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, etc. You’ll receive a sign on the tee box with your name and logo as well as a tax deduction.
Be a GOLD Sponsor for $500 –includes sponsorship of a hole or event and registration for 4 golfers.
Help your game by purchasing Mulligan’s. $5 per mulligan, Limit 2.
Make an extra donation of any amount.
Invite and bring your friends who aren’t currently connected to a church home to come. We’d love to have them join us for this event as well.
It is the heart of The Met to be at the core of extending God's kingdom to all the world. By supporting The Met you enable us to support many missions.
If you would like to get involved or for more information please contact us at
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SPOTLIGHT MISSIONS
April's Met Mission: Buyamba Uganda Sponsorship Drive
During the month of April, we will be holding our annual Sponsorship Drive in support of the children at God Cares Schools in Uganda, East Africa. Buyamba Uganda is a non-profit corporation organized to support the orphaned and disadvantaged children of Uganda. The Met Family currently sponsors 176 children and we hope to grow that number again this year. Visit the Met Missions Buyamba Uganda booth in the foyer to find out how you can be part of this life-changing initiative. You’ll also be able to participate in our Banana Grove Project through sponsorship of banana plants to be planted by our Mission Team when they travel to Uganda this July. Our goal of 300 banana plants will provide 2 bananas per week for each of the over 1,000 children at God Cares Schools.
2013 Met Church Uganda Mission Trip July 1 – 12, 2013 We are excited to announce that for the 2nd year, the Met will be taking a Mission Team to Uganda, East Africa. The Met Mission Team will once again be partnering with Pastor Dongo and the staff of the God Cares Schools and Orphanage outside Kampala City, Uganda.
The Church On The Slab (COTS) is located at the northwest corner of I-35 and Rosedale in Ft Worth. COTS was founded in 1992, and began as a slab of concrete where the gospel was preached to homeless street people. Today, COTS holds services indoors and provides a hot meal to approximately 200 of Fort Worth's 'forgotten'.
Outreach Opportunities: Participate in providing a meal service for approximately 200. When: The second Sunday of each month from 9:00am - Noon Location: 1009 Arizona Ave., Ft Worth, TX 76104 Minimum/Maximum Partipants: All are welcome, to provide a complete meal service 4 cooks and 10 servers are needed. Minimum Age: 12 Supplies/Preparation Needed: Volunteers can provide paper products and food stuffs based on monthly menu, but not requried.
For more information or to participate in this outreach opportunity, please email us at
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UPDATE!! The Met Women’s Sewing Circle
Our Met Women’s Sewing Circle has been doing an AWESOME job of sewing the washable and reusable feminine kits for our girls at the God Cares Schools in Uganda, Africa. They have already mailed over 100 kits and they have 40 more kits ready to send. As the holidays approach our Sewing Circle will be “pausing” until after the first of the year. Check back after the first of the year for info on meeting times and projects. If you have any questions, you can contact us at
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Agape Meal
Every Thursday night throughout the year Broadway Baptist in downtown Fort Worth offers a way for you to serve the homeless in our community. This service opportunity allows your whole family to serve together (kids may serve with parents) in a safe and relaxed setting. Volunteers serve as either table hosts (enjoying the meal with their table guests) or as servers (think of yourself as a waiter/waitress in a nice restaurant). The meal is served banquet style with up to 250 guests seated at round tables of 8. Prepare to be blessed as you meet some extradorinary people with stories of perseverance and determination.
Outreach Opportunities: Serve as either a table host or server. When: Every Thursday from 5:30 - 7pm Location: 305 West Broadway, Ft Worth, TX 76104 Minimum/Maximum Participants: All are welcome Men/Women: Both Minimum Age: Children are welcome to serve with parents Supplies/Preparation Needed: First time volunteers need to attend an orientation at 5:15 at Broadway Baptist For more information please email us at
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Click on OPPORTUNITIES to learn more about these missions. Click here for our missions calendar.
Uganda Mission Trip 2012
Shooting Group 5/19
Do you enjoy target shooting, or do you think you might? Want to meet other Men and Women from the MET who share this interest? Then join us for OnTarget Shooting Group.
OUR NEXT EVENT IS ON SUNDAY May 19th. Click Here to register.
We’ll meet at the range from 6:30 - 9:00pm the 2nd Sunday evening of the month for some friendly competition but more importantly, to build some lasting relationships with others from the MET while enjoying the pastime you love. I encourage you to invite friends who don’t currently have a church home to join us for these evenings of fun. EVENT and ACTIVITY DETAILS Upon arriving at 6:30pm, there’ll be a short safety briefing and then the range will be open to use. We’ll have 5 lanes reserved that will be shared between all of our participants (limited to 30 people). As part of our evening activities, there will be a brief devotional and a team shooting scenario for friendly competition. You’ll also have open range time.
You may bring as many of your own pistols to shoot as you choose and sharing is always encouraged.
When: Sunday 6:30-9:00pm
Where: ShootSmart Indoor Range
(I-35 and Golden Triangle on the Southbound access road)
Registration Cost - $12.00
Note – if you are a paid member of ShootSmart then your registration fee for the MET event is only $3.00. You will pay your reduced lane fee directly to ShootSmart on arrival.
Includes—Shared lane rental (up to 6 people on a lane); One target for a competitive scenario; prizes
Signed waivers and drivers license required. Other costs: Either paid to ShootSmart or bring your own
Firearm Rental Fee - $13.50
Ammo - ($10-$25 for 50 rounds)
Additional targets - ($1-$2 per target)
ShootSmart Membership – See their website for details but membership pricing ranges from $150 to $260 per year.
ShootSmart Member Lane Rental - $2.99 to $7.99 depending on membership type. Currently Scheduled Dates: Please pre-register by noon of day of the shooting event. Space is limited so sign up early.
Sunday 5/19
Click Here to Register For more information email
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Golf League
Iron Men of the MET Spring Golf League– "Monday’s May 13th – June 17th @ Champions Golf Club
Are you looking for an excuse to hit the links with friends from The MET? Then join the Iron Men of the MET Golf League! Each Monday, we’ll play nine holes with differing tournament formats from week to week. This will give you the opportunity for friendly competition but more importantly, to get to know more men from the MET while enjoying the game you love. Feel free to invite friends who don’t currently have a church home to join us for any or all of these evenings of fun.
When: Mondays, May 13th – June 17th | 5:30pm (Shotgun Start) Location: Champions Golf Club (I-35 and Hwy 114) Across the street from Texas Motor Speedway. Cost: $150 (discounted rate for all 6 weeks)* Includes cart and green fees for 9 holes.
*$25 per round (of 9 holes) if you pay for 4 or more rounds. $30 per round 1 to 3 rounds. Price for Walk-up players is $30 per round.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click Here to register or visit the Information Booth or The Link.
For more information contact Danny High @ 817-565-7345 or email
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Missions Updates
2012 Year-in-Review
As we look forward to 2013 we at Met Missions wanted to give you an accounting of all that God has accomplished through your generosity. When we look at the numbers below we are amazed and humbled by what God has accomplished in and through His People.
Over 2100 meals prepared and served to the homeless community
Over 1000 families were given Thanksgiving food bags
Over 600 lbs of toiletries were distributed to local agencies
Over 250 hours volunteered sorting/distributing clothing to the homeless
Over 80 baby blankets, diapers, and wipes provided to a local pregnancy center
175 children in Uganda are attending school through your sponsorship
132 boxes of hamburger helper, 104 pasta meals & 46 jars of p-nut butter provided to local organizations who address childhood hunger during summer months
30 backpacks and 2 carloads of school supplies provided to local orphanage
Over 600 children received Christmas gifts
14 families served by Meals-on-Wheels were provided lawn/home care
382 bibles were sponsored as part of the Uganda Mission Trip so that those who hunger for His Word might be fed
Over 100 feminine hygiene kits were sewn and provided to girls in Uganda
All of this was accomplished not by a few, but by hundreds of volunteers who gave of their time, talents, and resources, to make a difference in our community and around the world.
45 volunteers purchased, prepared, and served meals to the homeless community
514 families volunteered to provide Thanksgiving food bags
189 volunteers participated in the Thanksgiving food distribution at The Met
20 volunteers sorted and distributed donated toiletries
170 families sponsored children in Uganda
Met Kids organized, sorted, and delivered summer food drive items
70 volunteers sorted, wrapped and distributed Christmas gifts
100 volunteers participated in The Big Serve and provided lawn/home care
25 members of The Met Sewing Circle made feminine hygiene kits
As we reflect on what God has done in 2012 we are excited about what He has in store for us in 2013; and we move forward with the certainty that our Met Family will answer His Call to service. Thank you and God Bless.
