“Sing a new song to the Lord, who has worked wonders.” ~Psalm 98:1
Our first Sunday of 2026 will engage with two iconic texts: Psalm 98 and John 1: 1-18. Take time to read them to prepare for Sunday. Both scriptures put the past and the future into perspective. Our wonder working God is already singing a new song for the new year. Yes, God sings! God sings through us. We look back and sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” The God who has been our help in ages past goes with us into the days to come, singing songs of lament and songs of rejoicing.
Reflect for a moment on 2025: What wonders do you recall? What songs did you sing? What was your favorite song in 2025? Now imagine forward: are you ready for a new song? What wonders do you anticipate?
Every year, including 2026, holds surprises. Some surprises in 2026 will be exciting. Others will be disconcerting. We can anticipate there will be times of rest and unrest. That’s life. Some people we count on will let us down. Other people will come into our lives to lift us and help us. We’ll experience the best and worst. Yet we can sing the Andre Crouch song that exclaims that through it all we’ve learned to trust in Jesus, we’ve learned to trust in God.
Though we can’t always count on people (after all, people are people!) we can count on the One who is the Word, the Word from the beginning, who is the Everlasting Word, the lamp unto our feet and the light unto our path. We can count on this One who is all fullness and through whom “we have all received grace upon grace” (John 1:16). The grace of the Word will undergird every moment, and help us to learn from difficult times and revel in the joy of good times.
Join us this Sunday at 10:30AM on-site, on-line and on-demand for the first Sunday of 2026 as we begin the year with worship, prayer and learning.
Holy God of New Beginnings, we anticipate new possibilities. Help us to look back and see what you have done and how you have been faithful and brought us through. Thank you for being a God who transforms our mourning into morning. Open us to follow you into the new year, centering in your Word that supplies every need in body, mind and Spirit. We praise you for who you are, the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. Amen.
Through Grace,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Church Calendar
Sunday, January 04
—Spiritual Engagement Hour Paused
—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
Monday, January 05
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Tuesday, January 06
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
NO Bible Study -Christmas Break
Wednesday, January 07
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Thursday, January 08
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
—06:30 pm Generosity Team Meeting
Church Office Closed
Friday, January 09
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Saturday, January 10
—12:00 pm Prayer Call with Rev. Dwayne
Sunday, January 11
—09:00 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
?—10:30 am Unified Worship Service
—12:00 pm Older Adult Meeting (On Site and ZOOM)
Help Needed!
Your help is needed with the removal and storage of Christmas decorations in the sanctuary January 04, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
For more information email Rev Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com.
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Sunday Spiritual Engagement Hour is paused on January 04, 2026.
You are encouraged to have your own devotional time. You are invited to join January 11, 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.
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 is on Christmas Break!!!
Bible study is on Christmas break from December 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026
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 Dwayne at revdwayne@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 Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com for more information
Older Adult Ministry Meeting
The Older Adult Ministry will be holding it meeting In Person, 2nd floor Chapel or Zoom. 11 January 2023, at 12:30 PM.
This month Ronald Taylor Funeral home will be speaking to the group about prepaid funeral plans,.
Here are three ways to participate :
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
Call In, 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 824 9552 3942
In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
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 revdwayne@mccdc.com and churchoffice@mccdc.com.
Volunteer Worship Folder Team Member
After many years of service Darryl Walker is stepping back as the Worship Folder Coordinator for MCCDC.
We invite you to share your talents in preparing worship Folders each week. This encompass gathering information, designing, and producing weekly worship folders or bulletins, which includes orders of service, hymns, readings, and announcements.
Pleases reach out to Rev Dwayne at revdwayne@mccdc.com or 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.
Click here to complete Many Paths of Generosity Intention Form
For more information email RevDwayne@MCCDC.com or 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 Dwayne Johnson at 202-638-7373 or email revdwayne@mccdc.com.
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #93
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher
Dear God, thank you for the opportunities to serve and worship you from our hearts through the guidance of the Holy Spirit; guidance for the generous sharing of financial gifts, moral support, talents, time, skills and treasures with people all over the world in an expanding borderless beloved community. Help us release and let go of any doubts that try to cloud the vision and mission of all places of spiritual worship performing great works in your name.
We are grateful that you are with us always in our joyful times and through the difficult times. Thank you, God, for prosperous living in all things—your unending grace, health and healing, family relationships, and the respect of friends and neighbors. We cherish all that you have given us by the labor of our hands; and miraculous gifts bestowed upon us when it was hard to see beyond unpleasant circumstances. Thank you for entrusting us to continue your great works here on earth as your Son, Jesus Christ did so many years ago. In your many precious names, thank you. Amen.
“Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving; and sing our praises with joy.”
Psalm 95:2 (First Egalitarian Translation)
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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