“The psalmist reminds readers to be grateful for the many different times and ways the Lord God has led them. The psalmist reminds us of the desert places from which we’ve been delivered and the lean times when God has been faithful to provide. The memories are meant to invoke in us gratitude for all the Lord has done for us.” ~Devonna R. Allison
Psalm 107 weaves together the promises of God. It describes the promise of God to be with those who are wandering in the wilderness, those who are bound, those who are ill, and those who are caught in stormy waters. Psalm 107 does not promise that our lives will be free of trouble. God’s promise is to be with us in the midst of trouble. God has the power to turn trouble into good trouble: “God’s mercies endure forever.” (v. 1)
Even when our own choices lead us into trouble, God’s mercy meets us there. The theme of mercy is strong in The Talmud, a collection of commentaries on scripture by ancient rabbis. One of the teachings is that God prays a prayer of mercy for three hours a day: “May it be my will that my mercy may suppress my anger, and that my compassion may prevail over my other attributes.” God keeps God’s promises: “God’s mercy endures forever!”
Closely connected to God’s mercy is God’s redeeming love. In Psalm 107:2 the poet exclaims: “let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” Like the Psalmist, we are called to bear witness to redemption and to tell our stories of how God has showed up in our lives. From all directions the people, redeemed from captivity, sing songs of renewal and hope. The people are released into the free land of the forgiven. The people are released into open spaces of faith. Again, they proclaim the promise: “God’s mercy endures forever!”
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern on-site, on-line or later on-demand as we reflect on the promises of our loving and merciful God.
Through Grace,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
9 am Spiritual Engagement Hour
Needing, Wanting and Hoarding
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 explore Luke 12: 13-21
+To prepare, reflect on what Jesus says in Luke 12:15:
“Take care!
Be on your guard against all kinds of greed,
for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”
+Bring your favorite poems or other writings.
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
Join the Generosity Team
Help MCCDC Grow Financially, Spiritually and in Membership. Join the team on July 31 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.
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:
Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
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 #152
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“Meditation, the quiet zone of peace and reflection, a space for introspection and rumination . . . a tranquil Zen moment to ponder and render rapt attention to our inner world where everything is first perceived.” ~ Clara
Dear God, thank you for the generous gift of time. We are grateful to wake each day and face the choice of whom we will serve “good” or “evil.” We pray to choose the good always to celebrate the gift of eternal life that you gave through your Son, Christ Jesus, who took on our sins and was sacrificed that we would be free from the sting of death. May we use the precious time granted to each of us to spread the good news of the gospel to everyone, and reflect your goodness from within our hearts as would a bright light set high on a hill that shines in the darkest of places.
We are grateful for opportunities to share generously of our financial abundance, talents, skills, time, and treasures toward building a beloved community of gathering more souls for your spiritual realm and helping ones in need. We cheerfully receive the gift of life to practice being kind and respectful of God’s whole creation in all its beautiful expressions and forms. And thank you God for the freedom to worship You from our hearts wherever we may be at any given time, even if only a whispered, “THANK YOU.” We praise you, in your many precious names! Amen.
“Happiness comes to those who reject the path of violence, who refuse to associate with criminals or even to sit with people who belittle others. Happiness comes to those who delight in the Law of Yhwh and meditate on it day and night. They are like trees planted by flowing water—they bear fruit every season, and their leaves never wither: everything they do will prosper.” Psalm 1:1-3 (The First Egalitarian Translation)
About
Clara Carter is a member of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC. She participates in the church’s different missions, including the Pathways to Generosity Ministry.
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
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.
Join Us on YouTube and subscribe to the MCCDC YouTube Channel!
