You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
~John 8:32, New Living Translation
Silencing the marginalized is nothing new. In Sunday’s scripture from Mark 10: 46-52, Bartimaeus, a person living without eye sight, is told to shut up. It is not a request. It is a stern order. Bartimaeus shows courageous faith by refusing to be silent. His desire for healing and to change his life is greater than the words of the powerful. Despite all efforts he couldn’t get a job and he was tired of begging. So he told his truth: “Jesus…have mercy on me!” When he faced push back from the crowd, he told his truth again: “Jesus. ..have mercy on me!”
The impact of Bartimaeus telling his truth shifts the trajectory of this story: “Jesus stood still” (Mark 10:49). Then, Jesus invites him to come closer and rather than shutting down the truth, Jesus invites a deeper opening to it: “What do you want me to do for you?” Bartimaeus’ response to Jesus’ question is specific and unwavering: “Teacher, I want to see.” Truth becomes an entryway to healing when Jesus says, “Go, your faith has healed you.”
There is more to the story. Upon being healed, Bartimaeus saw not only his immediate surroundings; he saw a new future opening before him. He followed Jesus. The way of Jesus became his way. Arm in arm with Jesus, he would learn even more about the power of truth. He would learn both the cost of truth and the opportunity of truth. Many more lives would be transformed on their shared journey.
Holy Truth Teller, show us daily how the truth will set us free. Help us to convey truth, even when it ruffles feathers or causes disturbance. Help us to know that we are worthy of truth and the wholeness it brings to ourselves and to our world. Amen.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson
Telling Your Truth
Join us Onsite, Online and later On Demand for 9am ET Spiritual Engagement Hour.
This Sunday’s Highlights:
+This week we align our theme for Spiritual Engagement Hour with our theme for worship
+ Our conversation starter for this time of spiritual dialogue is the question, “Why is it important to tell our truths?”
+We’ll reflect on these quotes by E. Carrington Heath from their book Courageous Faith:
“It is always the right time to tell the truth, and to share our stories, but there are times when that sharing is more crucial than ever.”
“When injustice hits particularly close to home, or when people are suffering without hope, we must be willing to tell our truth. More than words, sharing our testimony is a concrete act of resistance. This is especially true if we have been silenced or if others are being silenced.”
“Our silence can indeed equal death, and not just our own. It can mean literal death for our neighbors and fellow citizens.”
MCCDC Chapel Onsite, Online & On demand.
Here are three ways to participate:
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* In Person 474 Ridge St., NW, Washington, D 20001
Save this Date!!!
Come Join your MCCDC family for our Holiday Concert, 07 December at 6:00 p.m., Saturday!
Join us Onsite, at 474 Ridge street NW, Washington DC , Online and later On Demand at:live.mccdc.com
2024 Forum & Congregational
Mark your calendars! We will be holding our annual Form and Congregational Meeting at 12:00 EST on the below dates:
• 10 November: Forum In-Person & Zoom
• 24 November: Congregational Meeting In-Person & Zoom
We invite you to join other MCCDC members in reviewing 2024 MCCDC recapping and planning how we’ll grow our generous home in 2025.
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38th Walk & 5K to End HIV
Please plan to join MCCDC in the 38th annual Walk & 5K to End HIV on Saturday, December 7th, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Anacostia Park
(Adjacent to the roller skating Pavillion)1500 Anacostia Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Free, on-site parking available
Important Note: Roads into the park will close to traffic at 8:30am so plan your arrival accordingly.
You can still participate virtually as well.
Go to the below link to donate or join team MCCDC
http://www.walktoendhiv.org/goto/MCCDC2024
Contact Dale Madyun-Baskerville at oam@mccdc.com for more information.
Email Scam Alert !
Someone has been sending email claiming to be Rev. Dwayne and requesting people buy gift cards. This is a scam! (Rev. Dwayne has only one email address, revdwayne@mccdc.com).
If you received one of these DELETE the email or report it as spam to reportphishing@apwg.org. or to CLICK HERE TO Report abuse from a Gmail account
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join us for this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, and help us spread the word that we are returning to an in-person service with a virtual option.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Commemoration
Monday 20 November 2023
Metropolitan Community Church DC
474 Ridge Street NW
Doors Open: 5pm Program: 6-7:30pm
Join Live stream at: live.mccdc.com
Stronger Together: Being MCC in Politically Perilous Times in the U.S.
For U.S. Pastors, Pastoral Leaders, Network Leaders, and Lay Delegates:
?While on our journey of faith, those who live in the U.S. now find ourselves in politically perilous times. And, we know that MCCers are always STRONGER TOGETHER when we share our journey in faith, prayer, and love.
So the Council of Elders invite you to join us as we explore what we carry in our ‘spiritual backpack’ on this journey and choose to move from independence to interdependence through listening, prayer, action, and hope. We are indeed stronger together and even stronger with love.
Upcoming Schedule: October 26 / November 16 // 11AM ET / 10AM CT / 9AM MT / 8AM PT / 4PM BT
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Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #120
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” ~ Henri Frederic Amiel
Dear God, we are grateful for opportunities to prosper Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC with our financial gifts, talents, time, and treasures. We are thankful for prosperity that you give us in various ways—sunshine, rain, flowers, trees, bountiful gardens, majestic mountains, green valleys, vast oceans, peace within, wisdom, abundance of money, love, good health, and so much more. Thank you for your continuous love and mercy without end.
Thank you for the spirit of generosity and willing hearts to give cheerfully of what we have. We desire to continue growing our faith in you where doubt cannot sway us. Thank you for the courage to confront fear and do the right thing when others insist on doing things their way regardless of dire consequences that may occur. You promised to never leave nor forsake us. Thank you in your precious names! Amen.
“O Lord, how many are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your possessions.” Psalm 104:24 (NKJV)
Clara Carter
MCCDC Prayer Supporter
About
Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic. Wikipedia
Born: September 27, 1821, Geneva, Switzerland
Died: May 11, 1881 (age 59 years), Geneva, Switzerland
Full name: Henri Frédéric Amiel
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
God of My Understanding: Becoming a Spiritual Force
Join MCCDC Bible Study of Jackie Lois book God of My Understanding Tuesday night’s at 7 PM.
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.
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Prayer Corner
Please lift the following people up during your prayer time:
Joe Dawson * Betsy Kramer * Palestinian People in Gaza * Ukrainian People * Cecilia Hayden Smith and Esther Smith’s health * Michael Washington * Bill Campbell * Jerry Giem * Tim Helm * Rose Williams * Delores Fowler * Vernessa D. Wilson * Rev. Dr. Robin Hawley Gorsline * Glenn Conway * Evelyn Jones * Earline Budd *Prayers for Clara Carter sister: Phyllis Carter Lewism *Steve Sloane *Doris Washington * Viola-Cleo Bradshaw * Cordelia Vogel * Ruth Kappy Makekodunmi *Prayers for Clara Carter sister: Phyllis Carter Lewis
“Church Ministries & Events”
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
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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
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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.
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