Metropolitan AMECC

06/03/2026

The Blood Still Works! 🩸
Pastor Rev. Bernard Connelly, First Lady Connelly, and the Metropolitan AME Church family invite you to join us for Communion Sunday.
⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 309 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD ✨ The light on the corner of Decatur & Frederick
Speaker of the Hour: Rev. Dr. Keithlyn Warner
Come worship. Come remember. Come be renewed.

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

✨ Sunday Sermon Recap ✨
Metropolitan AME Church – Cumberland
Pastor Connelly
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10; Psalm 34:19
Topic: "Trouble Don't Last Always"
Subtopic: Standing Firm in Our Faith
This morning Pastor Connelly delivered a powerful message of encouragement for anyone facing trials, uncertainty, or spiritual battles.
Drawing from the Apostle Peter's letter to believers who were experiencing persecution and suffering, Pastor reminded us that difficult seasons are not a sign that God has abandoned us. In fact, God often does some of His greatest work in the middle of our storms.
Pastor shared that he has been praying for many who are carrying heavy burdens and facing challenges that seem overwhelming. Yet the Word of God reminds us not to give up, not to lose hope, and not to throw in the towel because trouble don't last always.
📖 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." Pastor emphasized that if we are going to stand firm in our faith, we must learn to give our worries, fears, burdens, and struggles to God instead of trying to carry them alone. God never intended for us to be crushed by the weight of life's troubles. He cares for us and invites us to place every concern into His hands.
Standing Firm in Our Faith
🔹 Humble Yourself Under God's Mighty Hand (1 Peter 5:6)
God's timing is not our timing, but His timing is always perfect. Stay humble, trust His process, and know that He will exalt you in due season.
🔹 Cast Your Cares Upon the Lord (1 Peter 5:7)
Stop carrying burdens that belong to God. Give Him your worries, fears, disappointments, and concerns. When we release them to Him, we make room for His peace to strengthen our faith.
🔹 Don't Grow Weary While You Wait
Waiting seasons are not wasted seasons. God is still working, even when we cannot see it. Trust His promises and keep your eyes on Him.
🔹 Keep Walking, Keep Praying, Keep Trusting
Don't stop worshiping. Don't stop believing. Don't stop speaking life over your circumstances. Keep moving forward, knowing that God is with you every step of the way.
Drawing from Psalm 34:19, Pastor reminded us that, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all." The storm may be real, but so is God's power. The struggle may be difficult, but God's grace is greater.
💜 Takeaway:
When the weight of life feels too heavy, don't carry it alone. Humble yourself before God, cast your cares on Him, stand firm in your faith, and trust His timing. The God who brought you through before will do it again.
Trouble Don't Last Always.

05/28/2026

✨ Join Us for the Capital District Church School Convention! ✨
Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Cumberland is excited to fellowship with churches across the district for a powerful day of worship, learning, empowerment, and community connection!
Theme: “Empowered and Equipped to Lead with Excellence”
📖 Ephesians 4:11-12 NKJV
Come be encouraged through Christian education classes, inspiring workshops, dynamic worship, food, fellowship, and fun for all ages. There is something for everyone!
🗓 Saturday, June 27th
📍 Union Bethel A.M.E. Church – Brandywine, MD
We invite you to come grow, worship, and connect as we continue building the Kingdom together. 💜💚

05/26/2026

This week in our weekly Bible Study i want to look at a topic that is rarely discussed in a Bible Study. This week we will look "Unity in the Church" Believers Bonded By Grace. Our foundational scripture will be Philippians 2:1-2
Question: What does it mean when we say "we want to be unified in the church"?

I hope to see you on the zoom tomorrow. For we are living in a time where the Body of Christ needs to come together on one accord. Love ❤️ you all have a blessed day

Pastor Connelly

05/19/2026

Join us this week for our Weekly Bible Study at Metropolitan AME Church Cumberland, Maryland as we dive into a powerful discussion on:
🙏 “The Power of Prayer” 🙏
📖 Foundational Scripture: Psalms 66:19-20
Reflection Question: “What is Prayer to you, and according to your definition do you have a consistent Prayer life?”
🗓 This Wednesday ⏰ 6:30 PM 💻 Join us on Zoom 🆔 Meeting ID: 689 186 0917 🔒 Password: YTw9xE
Come ready to grow, reflect, and be encouraged as we dive deeper into God’s Word together. Your presence matters and your voice is welcome!
We look forward to seeing each of you on Zoom!
Have a blessed day, Pastor Connelly 💜

05/19/2026

🔥❤️ PENTECOST SUNDAY ❤️🔥
Join us at Metropolitan AME Church Cumberland as we celebrate the POWER of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, May 24th!
Wear your RED as we come together in faith, worship, and expectation for a mighty move of God! 🙌🏾🔥
We are honored to welcome
Rev. Dr. Kiethlyn Warner as our preacher for this powerful worship experience!
📖 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
— Acts 2:4 (KJV)
Come celebrate: 🔥 The Fire of the Holy Spirit
❤️ The Unity of the Church
🙌🏾 The Power to Witness
✨ The Promise Fulfilled
One Spirit. One Purpose. One Church.

05/17/2026

✨🌸 SUNDAY SERMON RECAP 🌸✨
📍 Metropolitan AME Church Cumberland
🙏🏽 Guest Speaker:
Sister Latisha Cooper
Dickerson AME Church
📖 Scripture: Luke 18:1–14
💬 “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” — Luke 18:1
🔥 SERMON TOPIC:
“There Is Power In Prayer”
💛 SUNDAY SERMON RECAP:
Today the congregation was blessed by a powerful and heartfelt word reminding us that prayer still works, faith still matters, and God still answers.
Through the parable of the persistent widow, Sister Latisha Cooper taught us that we must remain consistent, persistent, and humble in our prayer life. Just as the widow refused to stop seeking justice, we too must refuse to stop praying, trusting, and believing God — even while waiting on the answer.
We were reminded that:
✨ God hears every prayer
✨ Delayed answers are not denied answers
✨ Prayer is not just for emergencies — it is a lifestyle
✨ Humility opens the door for God to move
✨ Faith and persistence can move mountains
💭 CHALLENGE TO THE CONGREGATION:
• Are we praying consistently?
• Are we seeking God humbly?
• Are we trusting Him even in the process?
🙏🏽 POWERFUL REMINDER:
“Don’t stop praying. Don’t stop hoping. Don’t stop believing. Don’t stop having faith, because there is power in prayer.”
💛 We serve a God who never fails, never leaves us, and never stops listening to His children.
🙌🏽 SPECIAL THANK YOU
To Sister Latisha Cooper for allowing God to use her to deliver a powerful word to the house of God today.
🌸

05/14/2026

Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary to our beloved Pastor Bernard Connelly and First Lady Evelyn Connelly! 💍❤️
Today we celebrate a decade of love, faith, partnership, and unwavering commitment. Your marriage is a beautiful example of God’s grace, unity, and enduring love. Thank you for the way you lead, serve, and inspire the Metropolitan AME Church family each and every day.
“A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12
May God continue to bless your union with joy, strength, peace, and many more years of love together.
With love and appreciation,
The Steward Board & Members of Metropolitan AME Church
Cumberland, Maryland ✨