Near the close of every MCCDC Sunday Worship Service we pray together “The Prayer That Jesus Teaches” that is more commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer.”
We are invited to join in the experience as community through song, sign, or by praying the words aloud or silently. This prayer is this week’s message text, and we get to slow down a bit, pause, consider the scripture, and notice our individual engagement with it. In the process we may wonder about the impacts of repeating the prayer every week. Does it become rote? Does repeating it deepen its meaning or does repetition reduce connection and attention to it? When did you first engage the text (never, two weeks ago, sixty years ago)? Are there parts of it that are particularly supportive for you? What is it like to pray this prayer together online, on-site, on demand, wherever and whenever you are?
This week we explore the version of “The Prayer That Jesus Teaches” presented in the gospel of Luke (11:1-13). Throughout Luke, we find a focus on the importance of prayer in the life of Jesus, so it is fitting that the disciple’s request of him for prayer instruction comes as he is just completing the act of praying (verse 1—Rabbi, teach us to pray..). And while Jesus gives instructions on the how, in doing so he invites the disciples, and us, into direct intimate contact and relationship with God-Abba-Parent through prayer. The presentation of this brief prayer, at the same time, focuses on our very human day-to-day lives together in this realm–bread, forgiveness, temptation. All of these necessary and/or crucial to ongoingly address for life and relationship with Creator, ourselves, and others–more than human and human–in community.
Please join us in community on Sunday, online, on-site, or later on demand as we continue to explore this shared sacred text together, and what messages it might hold for us today as MCCDC. You are welcome here.
Blessings.
Dr. Carla Sherrell
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
God of All Seasons
Join us on-site, on-line and later on-demand for 9 AM ET Spiritual Engagement Hour.
This Sunday’s Highlights:
+We live in times that are impacting mental health. At MCCDC we offer support.
We are aware of stigma and seek to create a space for open conversations
to help us learn from each other in a spiritual context.
+This Sunday we’ll reflect on Isaiah 46:4
+To prepare, reflect on this scripture:
”I will be your God throughout your lifetime—
until your hair is white with age.
I made you and will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you.”
Isaiah 46:4, New Living Translation
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate :
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Call In, +1 301 7158592 Meeting ID:850 0797 0818
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on July 31 at 6:30 via Zoom.
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Call In: 13017158592,,84890359051# Meeting ID: 848 9035 9051
Share your generous gifts and ideas with your church family.
For more information email RevDwayne@MCCDC.com or RevCathy@mccdc.com
Active Shooter Training
On August 16, 10:00 am Metropolitan Police Department MPD will be conducting active shooter training at MCCDC.
All are welcome to join in this training. POC for this meeting is Dale Madyun-Baskerville at oam@mccdc.com
Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate:
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Call In, 13017158592,, Meeting ID:89636076639,
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, DC 2000
39th Walk & 5K to End HIV
Join MCCDC Team on September 20,2025 for the 39th Annual Walk & 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park 8 am.
WHERE: Anacostia Park (Adjacent to the roller skating pavilion )
1500 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Free, on-site parking available
Click here to donate or join team MCCDC.
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at mccdchivwalk@mccdc.com for more information.
MCCDC NEW GIVING SYSTEM
MCCDC continues to transition to a new giving system called SubSplash.
This change is intended to be more user friendly than our current easy tithe system.
Some SubSplash Features are:
* Web Giving
* Recurring giving
* Text GIVE4UNITY to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483)
* And phone App giving (Android and iPhone Friendly)
Click here to see a video on Frequently Ask Questions for SubSplash Giving system.
Contact MCCDC Treasure Chocolatte Miller with any questions or concerns at treasurer@mccdc.com.
Noah Play at Sight and Sound Theater Trip
MCCDC’s Older Adults Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to see the play Noah 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, 13 September 2025.
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
A ticket only option is available for $94.00 HOWEVER you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from Sight and Sounds. Anyone using the payment plan must pay in full no later than 10 August 2025.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
Go to oam.mccdc.com to pay
Questions? Contact Dale L. Madyun-Baskerville via email, oam@mccdc.com
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #151
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.” ~ Plato
Dear God, thank you for blessing us with diversity and inclusiveness in this Beloved Community, for we move and have our being in Christ Jesus. You are our strength and the “wind beneath our wings” helping us to grow stronger in faith each day as we continue sharing generously of the gifts you so generously gave us. Thank you for those precious moments that allow us to look within ourselves, ask honest questions and be open to what your Word reveals. Help us not to lean into our own understanding but to totally trust your Word, and obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for the faith to remain steadfast during chaotic upheavals threating our world as we are experiencing today. Bless the children who are separated from their parents, and the parents who are missing them. We pray that families can stay together in the home and the country of their own choice. O Lord, we know you are able.
We are grateful for our gathering worship space, and the many spiritual places of worship continuing to spread the gospel to everyone throughout the world. We are grateful to everyone for their gift of financial giving to further your work for the spiritual realm and helping to bring more souls into your Beloved Community. Thank you for guiding us through changes that enriches us to pray and glorify your name. We are grateful for your unconditional love and mercy. God, we are never alone for you are always with us. You give us the courage to keep moving forward when we do not see where the next step will take us; and for this, we thank you, in your many precious names. Amen.
“The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong…” This means that even if you are not the smartest, strongest, most knowledgeable or best looking in the natural, God can still give you good success when you depend on His grace.” Ecclesiastes 9:11 (The 1st Egalitarian Translation)
About
Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and innovator of written dialogue and dialectic forms. He’s considered a foundational thinker in Western philosophy and one of the most influential authors in its history. Plato is known for developing the theory of Forms, which states that the world we experience is an imperfect copy of a perfect, eternal realm of Forms.
Born: Classical Athens
Died: Athens, Greece
Influenced by: Socrates, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Homer · See more
Parents: Ariston of Athens, Perictione
Siblings: Glaucon, Adeimantus of Collytus, Potone, Antiphon
Writing Ministry
MCCDC’ s Writing Ministry gather on the 3rd Saturday , of each month at 10:00 am EST via zoom link posted on MCCDC Calendar.
Whether you are an experienced writer or want to begin writing please consider joining us. Contact Greg Snyder at gcsnyder01@aol.com for more information.
Click Here to go to calendar.mccdc.com and
click on the 3rd Saturday for the Zoom Link
MCCDC Bible Study Summer Break
MCCDC Bible Study is on summer break starting July 01,2025. Bible study will resume on September 09,2025. Email Dale Madyun-Baskerville, with any questions at mccdcbiblestudy@mccdc.com.
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
Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
* Daniel Scearce’s sister Ronda McBride * Clara Carter’s Health and her 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 * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones * Earline Budd * Prayers for our country. * Prayer for the Hunter family * Kappy Majekodunmi,* Michael Cunningham * Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing, *’Prayers for Rose William Family
“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
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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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