“We live in the light of the promises of Jesus, the one who came to reveal God’s love for the world.”
~D. L. Lose
The disciples have lost confidence. They are fearful. Jesus has told them he is going to be leaving them and they can’t go where he is going. They have come to depend on him and go with him and now all they have staked their lives on is changing. They can’t stop the change. Their anxiety is off the charts.
Just as Jesus calmed the storms rocking their boat, he now speaks to the storm rocking their lives: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith in me as well” (John 14:1). Even with these words of hope direct from the heart and mouth of Jesus, their minds continue to race. It is interesting how at the word of Jesus troubled waters calm more quickly than troubled hearts. Beyond their human resistance, the spirits of the disciples are at least beginning to receive what Jesus has to offer: renewed confidence.
Today, like those early disciples, our confidence is under siege on many levels, with c19 at the forefront. This is in addition to the pre-existing conditions of racism, toxic consumerism, violence and more. It is easy to become discouraged and fearful. It is natural to wonder whether working for love will really make a positive difference. Jesus says yes. Indeed, his yes is a solid promise: “The truth of the matter is, anyone who has faith in me will do the works I do—and greater works besides. Why? Because I go to God, and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that God may be glorified in me. Anything you ask in my name I will do “(John 14:12-14).
Between now and Sunday, I invite you to reflect with me on John 14:1-14. Juxtapose the scripture with this question: “How can we face the challenges and worries in our lives with increased confidence?”
This Sunday is also Mother’s Day. We will celebrate our mothers with special recognition and features through our LIveStream broadcast at 9AM and 11AM. Meet you at the Stream on Sunday!
By Faith,
Pastor Dwayne
Join us at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. ET
We offer three ways to participate, both during and after service.
You don’t need a computer. Feel free to join us from your smartphone.
• https://live.mccdc.com/
• https://livestream.com/mccdc/2020worshipservices
• https://www.facebook.com/MCC.Washington
We welcome your feedback. What did you enjoy? What might we improve? Email our livestream ministry at mccdcav@gmail.com
“UP COMING EVENTS”
Help the Innovation HUB team name a Podcast that reaches young adults
Your HUB team is developing and hosting a PODCAST to create community and bring fresh and connecting ideas to those who are listening. We would like your help to name it. Go to this survey and fill it out. You will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
The current choices of names are
• The Eyes They See
• Living In Truth
• Oh Dear What’s It Like To Be…
Click Here to VOTE!!! Voting Ends on May 9th
If you have questions please contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com or 202-638-7373.
Virtual Game Night – May 9th 7 pm EDT
You’re invited to our Virtual Game Night!
When: May 9, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-2hqzsiGtHdOhmRFO87Np7Hn6ALRcGT
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
JOIN REV. DWAYNE IN PRAYER FROM NOON TO 12:30 PM Monday thru Saturday
Phone Number: 646-558-8656, Code: 407 740 6668
Bible Study
A time of community, fun, learning, and sharing!
Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Via FREE ZOOM Video Conference Call
Click here to see the MCCDC 2020 Bible Study Schedule
Phone Call in number is: 301 715 8592 US,Meeting ID: 434 566 329
Password: Email Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com for login invitation
Mid-week Praise Experience
Join us each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 PM via conference call for a 30-minute mid-week Praise Experience led by Ministers Diedre and Daniel. The phone number is 301-715-8592, meeting ID 505 301 766.
MCCDC Writers Meeting!
Come Join Our Zoom Meeting on 16 May 2020 at 11 am
MCCDC Writing Ministry intent to explore seasonal devotions, spiritual writing-prayers, benedictions, and poems.
Email Dale L. Madyun-Baskerville at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com to request zoom invite.
Come Join the MCCDC team! The following POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
Program Director (Part-time)
Position Highlights
~Supports MCCDC’s ministry leaders and programs
~Helps manage communications, relationship building and coordination across ministries
~Develops support systems to assist long-time and new members find their place in our ministries
~Develops and oversees a volunteer network to advance MCCDC’s programming, mission and aspirations
~Facilitates new member classes
Operations Director (Full-time)
Position Highlights:
~ Responsible for the administrative and operational functions of MCCDC, including recordkeeping and church communication
~Entrusted with protecting MCCDC assets, including managing maintenance of our physical facilities with the Trustees
~Recruits, trains and supervises office and operations volunteers
~Maintains and coordinates church meeting/event calendar
Please send Statement of Interest and Resume to Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson: RevDwayne@mccdc.com
“Ministry Spotlight”
Join Us on YouTube and subscribe to the MCCDC YouTube Channel!
Stay current on our video postings .
Click here to see more MCCDC Videos
Inspiration Videos, Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC
LiveStream Volunteer’s Needed!
Volunteer! No experience is required. We will train you or someone you recommend. (Perhaps a student interested in picking up new skills?) Opportunities include:
o Producing the livestream itself on Sundays and for special events (greatest need)
o Assisting on Sundays by video recording and managing cameras
o Video editing (this requires access to your own computer and video editing software)
Share our message! Inspired by Rev. Dwayne’s spiritual instruction? Moved by a praise & worship song? Post it on Facebook. Send a link to friends and family. They can tune-in to our livestream or watch worship services on demand at livestream.com/mccdc, through our website at mccdc.com, or browse clips on our YouTube Channel.
Click here to visit MCCDC YouTube channel
Email Johanna at mccdclive@gmail.com or talk to any one of the AV team members to volunteer or for more information
The Soundboard Ministry Needs YOU
Soundboard volunteers are needed for 9 am and 11 am services. No experience needed!
You will be trained on a state of the art soundboard and learn how to set up mics for services.
Ideally, you will train at the 9 am service and continue training at the 11 am service, but we are flexible.
Please contact Michael Cunningham at mjcunningham2013@gmail.com or stop by to talk with any soundboard volunteer.
“CHURCH NEWS”
Coronavirus Hotline DC, MD and VA
Washington DC
The GW Medical Faculty Associates at 202.741.3000 (8:00 am to 4:30 pm – Monday to Friday)
The triage team will ask you a few questions and determine if you will need to be contacted by triage nurses or provided more detailed information regarding your needs.
After hours, please call the GW Hospital Emergency Department at 202.715.4000
Cough, fever, and shortness of breath, are the three symptoms together that raise the concern for coronavirus,
coronavirus hotline at 1-855-600-3453
GW Medical CLEVELAND PARK
2902 Porter Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202.525.5287
Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm
GW Medical MCPHERSON SQ
1101 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.798.0100
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat: 8am-4pm
GW Medical RHODE ISLAND AVE
2350 Washington Pl., NE
Suite 110N
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202.544.7580
Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm
Maryland
Cough, fever, and shortness of breath, are the three symptoms together that raise the concern for coronavirus,
coronavirus hotline at 1-855-600-3453
Kaiser Permanente Members there are five drive-through testing sites in Maryland and Virginia for patients who have a prescription in Gaithersburg, Largo, Woodbridge, Tysons and South Baltimore
Holy Cross Hospitals in Silver Spring and Germantown plan to test by the end of the week
Virginia Sites
Cough, fever, and shortness of breath, are the three symptoms together that raise the concern for coronavirus,
coronavirus hotline at 1-855-600-3453
Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington and a health-care system in Hampton Roads, Va., are testing people via drive-through
The Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare system launched three drive-through screening and testing sites Monday outside their facilities in Hampton Roads Va
How to Protect Yourself
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds multiple times a day. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick if possible
• Stay home when feeling sick [yet stay in touch with friends and family in other ways]
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash [other sites have suggested covering coughs and sneezes with your elbow or sleeve]
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Reaching Out to Your MCCDC Family
We encourage each of you to reach out to your MCCDC family members. If you have not seen someone in a while please call them or send them a note. Let one of the Pastoral Care minis
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
* George Kerr, III * Mama Cee’s sister and niece * Rose Williams,* Lynn Sulyma, * Esther Smith * Marcus Garnett * Renee Valentine * Elaine Durden-Hunter’s mother, Earline * T. Green * Evelyn Jones,* Travis, Jerry Giem’s Nephew * Valerie Myers’ son Donald * Anthony Goode * Larry Harris recent lost of husband Ted Shaffer * Bob Jones’ son Chuck & wife Karen * Steve Sloane * Glenn Conrad * Arden Shutt *Renee Valentine’s brother *Kim Battle *Juanita Dara * Jeffrey Luckenbach * Bill Campbell, * Keith Richardson
