“6 Oh, Holy God, I have manifested your Name to those you gave me from the world. 8 I entrusted to them the message you entrusted to me, and they received it. 9 I’m praying for them… for those you gave me, because they are yours. 11 I’m no longer in the world, but they are in the world, even as I’m coming to you. Watch over them in your Name, the name you gave me, that they will be one just as we are one.” (John 17)
Our scripture this week tells us of Jesus praying for his followers as he approaches crucifixion, and ultimately resurrection and ascension. His prayer to the Creator acknowledges their development as believers and disciples, asks for their protection as they share his message and build community when he will no longer be present with them in the body. He prays for their joy. He has spoken to them of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will support their continued spiritual growth-their courageous faith.
This text and focus of the lectionary coincides with the celebration of Mother’s Day 2024 in the US. And, in meditating on Jesus’ prayer as written in the Gospel of John, the intimacy and care of tone expressed raised in me memories-body, mind, and spirit-of mothering/relational prayers of life. Of the ways those who love us have prayed for us, held us in mind and heart, and contemplated and meditated on our wellness. Some may have been mothers or mother figures; some may not have been. They may be present in our lives with us, praying for and with us today. This text and time offer the opportunity and invitation to, as we wish and are ready, remember those supporters of the past and present… to reflect on:
Who has/When has someone prayed for you, held you in mind?
For whom have you prayed/do you pray?
How has/does prayer for yourself, for others, affect and support you?
How does prayer support courageously living faith?
Click here to hear Dorothy Norwood and the Georgia Mass Choir share a rousing rendition of “Somebody Prayed for Me.” I invite you to listen to it as you contemplate/meditate/pray
about Courageous Faith and Prayer.
And, please join us Sunday, on-site or by live stream at 10:30a.m. and later on demand as we continue to explore prayer and faith as we pray together in community.
Blessings,
Dr. Carla Sherrell
Spiritual Engagement Hour
Join us this Sunday for
Spiritual Engagement Hour
at 9a.m. Eastern
Courageous Faith in The Gambia
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
and MCCDC Care Team Member Todd Clark
will share how Courageous Faith Shows Up in Action.
This Engagement Hour will include a brief documentary
from the trip to Gambia earlier this year,
a discussion of the ongoing impact,
along with Q&A and how we can live courageously.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
In Loving Memory
Clinton Cornell Dawson-Alston
Sunrise: May 10, 1982
Sunset: April 13, 2024
Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024
Not About Me Ministries,
3106 Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MD.
Viewing at 10:00 a.m.
Service at 11:00 a.m.
Please keep Cornell’s husband, Joseph Dawson-Alston , in your prayers.
Building Our Generous Home
MCCDC invites you to prayerfully consider ways to share your generosity in 2024.
Please click on the form below fill it our and email it to pastors@mccdc.com or mail it to 474 Ridge St., Washington, DC 20001 to share those ways with us.
Click here to print the Generosity 2024 Intention Form March 2024
Celebrating Mother’s
Let’s celebrate all mother’s figures in our lives. Please offer her /their name, whether it’s an honor or remembrance, and your name.
Tributes will be presented in our Sunday Worship Folder on and during service on
May 12th (Mothers Day)
We welcome your photos for us to compile into a special video presentation. Please submit pictures to pastors@mccdc.com by
09 May 2024.
Older Adult Ministry
The Older Adult Ministry will be holding its monthly meeting In Person, 2nd floor Chapel or Zoom. 12 May 2024 .
This month we will have a guest speaker from Center for Aging Services
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 824 9552 3942
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
The Older Adult Ministry will be holding it monthly meeting In Person, 2nd floor Chapel or Zoom. 12 May 2024 .
Bake Sale
If you order a one of Cecila Hayden-Smith (Mamma Ce) sweet treat pickup your order in the welcome hall on 12 May
(Mothers day)
All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to the church general fund and Older Adult Ministry (OAM).
2024 MCC People of African Descent (PAD) Conference
Join the PAD Conference: The Next Generation 2024 July 26 to 28 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
MCC Detroit will be co-hosting the this year Detroit Black Pride titled “Hotter Than July.”
Additionally, this year’s Black Pride will have a gospel theme to it featuring the artist B Slade featuring special guest Bishop Yvette Flunder
We are also honored to have our Moderator the Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston and her spouse Orgena Rose with us for the conference from Australia.
Click here for detail conference and cost information
Drama Ministry
Calling all persons for Drama Ministry! We are seeking participants for our summer drama & beyond!!!
We need Actors, Extras and Stagehands. Whether you attend online or in person, you are welcome! If you are interested, please contact Rev. Jules Christian at enjoyingtoday@hotmail.com or 336-419-7579!
Writing Ministry
MCCDC’s Writing’ Ministry will gather on Saturday, 18 May , 10:00 am EST via zoom link listed below. Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing, or do more, please consider joining. For more information contact Greg Synder at gcsnyder01@aol.com.
Click Here to Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 7622 1632
Passcode: 146039
Sight and Sounds Theater
MCCDC’s Older Adults Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to see the play
Daniel at Sight and Sound Theater
, located at 300 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, Pa. We’ll depart from 474 Ridge St NW, Washington DC at 1:00 p.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Tickets cost $160 and include round trip coach bus ride, ticket for premium theater seats, and a stop at Amish Miller Smorgasbord Restaurant (MEAL COST NOT INCLUDED).
Payments can be made in three installments of $54 each, or one payment of $160. Anyone using the payment plan must pay in full no later than May 31, 2024.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. Go to danieltrip.mccdc.com to pay
Questions? Contact Dale L. Madyun-Baskerville via email, oam@mccdc.com
God of My Understanding: Becoming a Spiritual Force
Jackie Lois invites you to journey with her through a series of short stories on what church looks like.
You will discover opportunities for spiritual growth and community that seeks to reach out to many people who never felt at home or previously rejected by church and organized religion.
Click Here to Order Your Book!
Pathways 2 Generosity, Prayer #107 by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” ~ John Wesley
Dear God, thank you for the “courageous faith” that propels us forward with gratitude for the generous prosperity that touch our lives in so many ways—waking up to a new day, caring for a loved one, helping a stranger through an act of kindness when he/she was not expecting it. We are blessed with prosperity—the birth of new generations who through the ages will continue to glorify your name and perform even greater miracles than generations who preceded them. The list of your generosity is so vast that it would take more than anything we can imagine because your Goodness is eternal and cannot be exhausted.
And God, thank you for our spiritual leaders who are dedicated in serving you and guiding us in worship and service according to the vision for a borderless worship throughout the world. We are grateful that Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC, and all spiritual places of worship everywhere who through “courageous faith” and perseverance continue to labor and harvest souls for your realm. Thank you for a beloved community of many people sharing generously of their financial gifts, talents, skills, time, treasures, love, kindness, respect, and encouragement. Like the many parts of the body, all work together as one. Open our eyes to witness your abundance in all things. God, we praise you in your many precious names! Amen.
“And whatever you do, whether in speech or in action, do it in the name of Jesus our Savior, giving thanks to God through Christ.” Colossians 3:17 (The First Egalitarian Translation)
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
* Bill Campbell *Jerry Giem * Tim Helm *Rose Williams *Cecilia Hayden-Smith and Esther Smith’s health *Delores Fowler * Veronica Franklin * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Anthony Goode ?Randy Punley * Marcus Garnett *Evelyn Jones * Steve Sloane * Jeffrey Luckenbach ? * Cathy Batson’s niece Lisa * Cynthia Melman *Kim Battle *Joshua Benkins’ father Isaac *Mike Washington * Buck Carlson * Doris Carter Washington of Alexandria * John Hylton * Summer Allen * Ruth Kappy Makekodunmi
“Church Ministries & Events”
Virtual Choir
Come and join the Virtual Voices of MCC Choir! Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. For more info, email Music Minister Deidre Mouton Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com.
Spiritual Gifts, Get Involved!
You’re invited to consider sharing your spiritual gifts by making a Scripture Reading Video or sharing a Video Testimony on what MCCDC means to you.
It does not have to be long and the AV team is standing by to help you with the video. Please email me at revdwayne@mccdc.com for more information.
Moving Spirit Dance Ministry
Come dance for God! No experience needed. Email Cathy Batson at cathybatson1@verizon.net for more information. Check out past performances on our YouTube channel, including “I Can Only Imagine” (April 2019) and “Mighty River”(February 2018).
Singing to God
Join the Virtual Voices of the MCC Choir. Lift your voice in our virtual rehearsals while singing from the comfort of your home. Email Music Minister Diedre Gray at msdeedeemusic@gmail.com
JOIN PRAYER FROM NOON TO 12:30 PM Monday thru Saturday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7078722334
Meeting ID: 707 872 2334
The dial in is 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 7078722334
Intercessory Prayer Team
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at 7 pm
Contact LaMar Jenkins at 202-750-08887
Bible Study Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/434566329
or Dial: (301) 715-8592 ,Meeting ID: 434 566 329
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com for more information.
Pastoral Care Meeting
Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday, each month at 6::30pm
Contact pastoralcare@mccdc.com for more information or interest in joining this vibrant church ministry this Fall
Writing Ministry
Join other MCCDC writers in our monthly Zoom Writing Ministry meeting.
For more information contact gcsnyder01@aol.com.
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