We are growing and going!
We thank God for the willing hearts of these participants. Will you please take a moment and pray for them? Pray that their contributions into the lives of ROPP participants will be magnified and multiplied...in Jesus' name!
2011-2012 ROPP LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Pastor
Rev. N. Jordan Mkwanazi
Email Pastor Mkwanazi
ROPP Director
Sis. Lisa Grant Davis
Email Sis. Lisa
ROPP Advisor/ Consultant
Bro. Dr. Eric McDaniel
Email Bro. Dr. Eric
ROPP Administrative Coordinator
Sis. Yolanda Gary Fisher
Email Sis. Yolanda
ROPP Consultant/ YPD Liaison
Sis. Deborah Franklin
Email Sis. Deborah
2011-2012 ROPP MENTORS:
Sis. Constance Kennedy Email Sis. Constance
Bro. Milton Howard Email Bro. Milton
Sis. Cynthia Harry Email Sis. Cynthia
Bro. Anthony Johnson Email Bro. Anthony
Sis. LeBerta Ballage Email Sis. LeBerta
Bro. Ken Ballage Email Bro. Ken
Sis. Joyce Jordan Email Sis. Joyce
Bro. Olden Jordan Email Bro. Olden
Mark Your Calendar!
Please review the dates below for all Metro ROPP-related activities for the 2011-2012 year. Any and all dates are subject to change, so check back regularly to verify your commitments.
March 2011
21- Mentor
April 2011
4- Mentor
17- Presentation of ROPP/ Team
ROPP Participant Invitation Extended
ROPP Participant Invitation Extended
27- ROPP Team Meeting (Pastor, ROPP Team)- 5:30PM
May 2011
11- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Team) 5:30PM
25- ROPP Team Meeting (Pastor, ROPP Team)- 5:30PM
June 2011
8- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Team)- 5:30PM
19- ROPP Participants Announced
22- ROPP Team Meeting (Pastor, ROPP Team)- 5:30PM
19- ROPP Participants Announced
July 2011
6- ROPP Team Mtg (ROPP Team)- 5:30PM
20- ROPP Team Mtg (Pastor, ROPP Leadership, Mentors)- 5:30PM
23- ROPP Participant Orientation (Pastor, ROPP Team, Parents,
Participants, BFF, Mentors, Interested Persons)- 5:00 PM
20- ROPP Team Mtg (Pastor, ROPP Leadership, Mentors)- 5:30PM
23- ROPP Participant Orientation (Pastor, ROPP Team, Parents,
Participants, BFF, Mentors, Interested Persons)- 5:00 PM
August 2011
Religion/ Spirituality
Religion/ Spirituality
6- Core Area Event (Participants) 8:30AM- 12:30PM
15- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Leadership, Mentors)- 6PM
31- Core Area Challenge
15- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Leadership, Mentors)- 6PM
31- Core Area Challenge
September 2011
Academia
3- Core Area Event 8:30AM- 12:30PM
Academia
3- Core Area Event 8:30AM- 12:30PM
19- ROPP Team Meeting- 6PM
30- Core Area Challenge
30- Core Area Challenge
October 2011
Sexual Health
Sexual Health
1- Core Area Event (Participants)- 8:30AM- 12:30PM
17- ROPP Team Meeting (Pastor, ROPP Leadership, Mentors)- 6PM
29- QUIZ BOWL 2011!!!
31- Core Area Challenge
29- QUIZ BOWL 2011!!!
31- Core Area Challenge
November 2011
Setting Goals/ Strength in Numbers
Setting Goals/ Strength in Numbers
12- Core Area Event (Participants)- 8:30AM- 12:30PM
21- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Leadership Only)- 6PM
30- Core Area Challenge
30- Core Area Challenge
December 2011
Hygiene/ Etiquette/ Fashion
Hygiene/ Etiquette/ Fashion
3- Core Area Event (Participants)- 8:30AM-12:30PM
11- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Team)- 12:30 (After Church)
15- An Evening Out (ALL ROPP Participants)
31- Core Area Challenge
15- An Evening Out (ALL ROPP Participants)
31- Core Area Challenge
January 2012
Automotive (Males)
Automotive (Males)
Interior Design (Females)
7- Core Area Event (Participants)- 8:30AM- 12:30PM
Volunteers)- 6PM
23- ROPP Team Mtg- 6PM
February 2012
Black History
Black History
4- Core Area Event (Participants)- 8:30-12:30PM
15- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Leadership, Mentors, Finale Volunteers)- 6PM
29- Core Area Challenge
March 2012
Program Wrap-Up
Program Wrap-Up
3- Last Day for Make-up Challenges (with Approval)
12- ROPP Team Meeting (ROPP Leadership, Mentors, Finale Volunteers)- 6PM
16- 2012-2013Mentor
16- 2012-2013
April 2012
Closure/ Finale Prep
Closure/ Finale Prep
1- ROPP Meeting (ROPP Team, Finale Volunteers)- 1PM
15- 2012-2013 ROPP Mentor
14- ROPP Meeting (Pastor, ROPP Team, Participants, Mentors, Finale Volunteers)-
10AM
10AM
28- Formal Grand Finale- 6PM-10PM
May 2012
18-19- Graduation Weekend
May 2012
18-19- Graduation Weekend
Because They Belong to Us!
So, what exactly is a Rites of Passage Program and why do we need one at Metropolitan?
Well, I've come to learn and appreciate that Rites of Passage Programs (ROPP) come in a wide range of forms and structures and have varying objectives. The concept originated in many African cultures, in which young men and women were separated from their communities for a period of time to be taught important concepts that would enable them to be productive and active members of their societies. At the end of the seclusion period, a grand ceremony was held to acknowledge their journey, bid their childhood goodbye and welcome them as fully participating members of the community with a voice.
Despite all the differences, one thing most ROPPs believe in common is the recognition that preparation is needed when one is transitioning from one phase of life into another. With all of the emotional, physical, academic and social stressors that accompany moving from adolescence into adulthood, it is appropriate that the seasoned elders of the church body create a blueprint for those coming behind desiring to build a productive life.
At Metropolitan, our ROPP is an intense, intentional and intergenerational skill development program with a holistic approach to the healthy development of our youth.
Why Do We Need a Rites of Passage Program?
So many factors contribute to the need for such a program! They include, but are not limited to: the natural requirement for guidance into adulthood, a high rate of fatherlessness, an increasingly disconnected community and unhealthy influences on young minds.
Because we have so much at stake in the proper development of our young men and women, we aim to commit a year of targeted development in key areas to each ROPP participate and eagerly await the day they say, "It was challenging, but I'm glad I did it!"
There are many untapped resources in the body of Metropolitan that we should and intend to utilize as an investment in the lives of our young people and the health of the church. Building intimate, trustworthy relationships between the generations secures the church's continuity and strength for the future.
Yours,
Sis. Lisa
Director, ROPP
Despite all the differences, one thing most ROPPs believe in common is the recognition that preparation is needed when one is transitioning from one phase of life into another. With all of the emotional, physical, academic and social stressors that accompany moving from adolescence into adulthood, it is appropriate that the seasoned elders of the church body create a blueprint for those coming behind desiring to build a productive life.
At Metropolitan, our ROPP is an intense, intentional and intergenerational skill development program with a holistic approach to the healthy development of our youth.
So many factors contribute to the need for such a program! They include, but are not limited to: the natural requirement for guidance into adulthood, a high rate of fatherlessness, an increasingly disconnected community and unhealthy influences on young minds.
Because we have so much at stake in the proper development of our young men and women, we aim to commit a year of targeted development in key areas to each ROPP participate and eagerly await the day they say, "It was challenging, but I'm glad I did it!"
There are many untapped resources in the body of Metropolitan that we should and intend to utilize as an investment in the lives of our young people and the health of the church. Building intimate, trustworthy relationships between the generations secures the church's continuity and strength for the future.
Follow this blog for critical ROPP information. Key dates, participant and volunteer blog entries will keep you up to speed to the wonderful things God is doing with the resources at Metropolitan, The Fountain of Praise!
Yours,
Sis. Lisa
Director, ROPP
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