This Week’s Reflection
“Whether we want to or not, whether we notice or not, whether we’re intentional about it or not, we spiritually impact the world we live in.” ~Debi Thomas +
The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7 includes the essential teachings of Jesus. It is overflowing with descriptions, metaphors, invitations to being and calls to doing. Contemplation and action are woven together. This sermon by Jesus is so powerful and expansive that it would take more than a lifetime to explore its depths.
This Sunday we’ll explore a simple description that Jesus uses to describe his followers, then and now: “You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5: 13). We’ll consider why this metaphor was important to Jesus. We’ll look at salt’s healing, transformative, and flavoring qualities and the implications for our lives together. We are salt as individuals and community. Remembering who we are is a key to live out our continuing call.
Salt is so simple and common, it is easy to overlook it. Yet there is power in even the smallest grain of salt. Jesus often pointed to the small and the overlooked to describe the spiritual vision of the new realm.
As I move to retirement after this Sunday, I know that God has great plans for MCCDC in the seasons ahead. Those here now and those to come will continue the call, in the spirit of the Sermon on the Mount and other powerful scriptures that show us the way. Join us on-site or on-line at 10:30AM Eastern.
In preparation for this Sunday, please join me in this prayer:
“Holy God, we thank you for the journeys we have shared and the journeys yet to come. You have guided us in the past, and we trust your guidance for the future. You give us assurance that your plans for us are good plans. Remind us to ask for guidance one moment at a time, and then act on the guidance you give. Amen.”
Beloved Community, know that my heart will remain close to you as I remember you in prayer through all my days.
By Faith,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Church Calendar
Sunday, February 08
——09:30 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
—12:00 am Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson Retirement
Monday, February 09
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Tuesday, February 10
—12:00 pm Prayer Call
—07:00 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, February 11
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Thursday, February 12
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
—06:30 pm Generosity Team Meeting
Friday, February 13
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Saturday, February 14
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev Jo-Anne Ludy
Sunday, February 15
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson Retirement
Join Your MCCDC family in bidding Rev Dwayne Farewell After 16 years as Senior Pastor of MCCDC and more than 40 years of ministry, Reverend Elder Dwayne Johnson will be retiring.
He will be preaching his final service at MCCDC as Pastor at 10:30am on Sunday February 8th.
The hospitality ministry will be providing refreshments after service as we bid Pastor Dwayne Godspeed.
Reverend Dwayne was elected to service at MCCDC in November 2009 and has been serving as our Senior Pastor since January 2010. During his tenure at MCCDC, Reverend Dwayne has successfully led the charge to make MCCDC ministries accessible to people all over the world, he has served on the Mayor’s Interfaith Council, and he has tirelessly advocated for the human rights of all individuals.
There will be a Love Offering received onsite for Rev. Dwayne to support him during this transition. Or you can use the link below and go to the “Love Offering” dropdown.
Click to give a Love Offering
Please consider engaging in a team that will use your spiritual gifts in ministry during this time of transition and beyond. If you have
questions please reach out to the board at board@mccdc.com or Rev. Cathy revcathy@mccdc.com.
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Sunday Spiritual Engagement Hour is paused on February 08, 2026.
You are encouraged to have your own devotional time. You are invited to join again February 15, 2026, at 9 am ET via zoom.
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
Clara Carter’s sister, Phyllis Carter Lewis * Joe Dawson * Betsy Kramer* Palestinian People in Gaza* Ukrainian People* Cecilia Hayden Smith and Esther Smith’s health * Bill Campbell *Jerry Giem* Tim Helm * Delores Fowler* Vernessa D. Wilson and Jackie Lois * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones* Earline Budd *Prayers for our country* Kappy Majekodunmi, * Michael Cunningham *Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing * Cathy Batson Niece Lisa* Denita & Dale Daughter-in-law Marci Brooks for health * Emily Berry for healing. *Elaine Durden-Hunter for the loss of her pet Angel. * Prayer for Denita & Dale friend Kendall Fulton as she continues her journey with cancer. * Prayers for healing of our outgoing Pastor Rev Elder Dwayne Johnson.
Valentine’s Day Gathering
The MCCDC Generosity Team invites you to
A CELEBRATION OF GENEROSITY & LOVE
A gathering to share laughter and love with friends: Thursday, February 12, 7-8:30
Join us for food, games, and friendship.
Here are two ways to participate :
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
2025 MCCDC Giving Statement
Year-to-Date Giving Statements for the 2025 tax year will be comming soon!
Please review your statement, and contact treasure@mccdc.com with any questions.
For those who don’t have a working email address on file with MCCDC, or don’t have access to email, these documents will be sent via postal mail (USPS), or they can be picked up on-site after an MCCDC Sunday worship service.
MCCDC 55th Anniversary Team
MCCDC needs team members to plan the 55th Anniversary for the church.
Help plan activities for this joyful time in our church history,
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.
Save the Date!
Come Join your MCCDC family for our Annual Black History Concert, February 28th 6:00 p.m., Saturday!
Join us Onsite, at 474 Ridge Street NW, Washington DC, Online and later On Demand at: live.mccdc.com
Many Paths to Generosity !!
Join your MCCDC Family and Friends in the many path to generosity.
Giving of yourself, time, talent, treasure is important to your MCCDC Faith Community.
Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.
Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!
Bible Study
Come join us for Bible Study on Tuesday@ 7PM.
Go to calendar.mccdc.com for the Zoom Link or email Dale Madyun-Baskerville, with mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com questions.
Join The Search
Wanted! MCCDC Music Ministry Team Members to help find the next Part-Time Music Ministry for MCCDC Services.
Help take our worship services to new horizons through team work and vision on what music can be in our church.
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information.
Grow Our Church
Join the MCCDC Church Growth and Membership Team to reach out to your friends, family and community throughout the DMV and on line.
Brain storm with fellow church members on how to better reach people.
Contact Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com for more information
Board of Directors Opening
The Board of Directors continues to look for a motivated and qualified candidates to apply for an appointment on the board of directors.
If you feel called and have been a member of MCCDC in good standing for the past six months, you are eligible for appointment.
Please submit a brief resumé and letter of interest to revcathy@mccdc.com and churchoffice@mccdc.com.
Volunteer Worship Folder Team Members
We invite you to share your talents in preparing the Worship Folders each week as a member of the worship folder team.
This encompass gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders which includes orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Pleases reach out to Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com if you are interested in this position.
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on Thursday at 6:30 via Zoom.
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051#
Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051
Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family. Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated.
Please click here and fill out your MCCDC Generosity Intention Form.
Every gift matters and is greatly appreciated!
For more information email RevCathy@mccdc.com
Mental Health Awareness
Some Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know are struggling — having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, experiencing relationship problems, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, just need someone to talk to
Helpline resources are available in support
Some HELPLINES in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week
(Primarily US based)
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Life Line | Call or Text 988 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| Trans Life Line | Call U.S. 877-565-8860 Canada 877-330-6366 |
| LGBTQ+ youth (under 25 years old) | 1-866-488-7386 |
Some Worldwide HELPLINES in operation
Accessed by country search
| FIND A HELPLINE | Find a Helpline |
Join the MCCDC Team!
MCCDC currently has an immediate opening for a part-time custodial position.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of church facility. Some grounds work will be required. We offer flexible hours and fair pay. Contact Melvin Moore at 202-638-7373 or email churchoffice@mccdc.com or Rev Cathy at revcathy@mccdc.com
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #165
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
(Reference: Proverbs 3:5-10, NKJV)
“. . . when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. That your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. Matthew 6:3-4 (NKJV)
Dear God, thank you for the gift of trust that your Holy Spirit instilled within us that helps to trust you wholly in all things. We are grateful for the Holy Spirit who guides and commune with us in Your ways that we do not understand. You know the desires of our hearts and provide everything that we need. We desire to remain confident in your guidance and not stand on our knowledge alone, even when tempted to do so.
We are grateful for your everlasting love, unlimited forgiveness, and loving mercies that descend on us each waking minute of our lives. Help us to honor our bodies and health by taking good care of ourselves with all that you have blessed us. We pray to always be grateful for your generosity. May we honor your blessings by sharing our spiritual joy and physical possessions with others according to your purpose for us.
We are grateful for spaces of spiritual worship throughout the world. We desire to be like a light placed high on a hill that reflect your grace, mercy, forgiveness, and wisdom and welcome everyone into your beloved community, a community that encompasses multi-cultural, multi-race, and multi-gender communities everywhere, so vibrant as the rich colors of a rainbow in the sky.
Thank you, God for your generosity bestowed on us. Thank you, in your many precious names! Amen
Hospitality Ministry
MCCDC Hospitality Ministry needs your help!
Please donate:
· Donate/Volunteer your time once a month on Sunday to coordinate, setup or clean up during Hospitality time.
· Donate supplies:
· Food Items: Individually package cookies, Granola bars, Fresh fruit, Yogurt, Coffee, Sugar, Water, tea bags, and juices (Individually cartons)
· Dry Goods: Coffee cups, 8 inch plates, 6 inch plates, paper towels, Clorox Cleaning Spray, dish clothes and dish towels.
Drop off all supplies Sunday morning at the kitchen window. To Volunteer see Dale Madyun-Baskerville on Sunday morning or email oam@mccdc.com
“Church Ministries”
MCCDC Voices
Join us 9 AM onsite at 474 Ridge ST NW, Washington, DC to sing and rehearse for worship.
Make new friends and enjoy a sense of musical belonging.
“Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God” ~Colossians 3:16
Please email at pastors@mccdc.com for more information.
Scripture Reading
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 oam.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).
Please email at pastors@mccdc.com for more information.
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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