“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Our scripture for this Sunday shows the values of Jesus in his ministry as he “returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to Galilee, and his reputation spread throughout the region” (Luke 4:14). As Jesus taught in Galilean synagogues, his message was so transformative that loud praise erupted from open hearts.
We don’t know what Jesus taught in these various synagogues, except for what he said in his hometown synagogue of Nazareth: “The Spirit of our God is upon me: because the Most High has anointed me to bring Good News to those who are poor. God has sent me to proclaim liberty to those held captive, recovery of sight to those who are blind, and release to those in prison” (Luke 4: 18). Jesus states his values, and his source for living out his values.
Jesus embodied the power of love and with a gracious heart that was free from the love of power. As spiritual writer Robert Brearley notes, Luke describes Jesus beginning his ministry with the guidance of the Holy Spirit: “The Holy Spirit came and taught Jesus what was real: to say no to the false options and temptations in this world and yes to God’s good purposes for all people; to say no to self-glory in all its forms and yes to helping the poor and the captured of all kinds; to say no to trying to get your God to work for you and yes to working for your God with urgency and compassion.”
This Sunday, we will consider the values of Jesus and the implications of his values on our individual and collective values.
In preparation for Sunday, I invite you to pray this prayer with me:
“God, help me to use the gifts you’ve given me to bring freedom to others. When I become self-focused, guide me to back to wholeness, to fully loving myself and loving others. And so it is. Amen.”
By Faith,
Pastor Dwayne
The Power of Love
Join us Onsite, Online and later On Demand for 9am ET Spiritual Engagement Hour.
This Sunday’s Highlights:
We’ll reflect on Luke 4: 14-22 which is one of the lectionary scriptures
for the Third Sunday After the Epiphany.
We’ll juxtapose the text with this quote by Gandhi:
”The day the power of love overrules the love of power,
The world will know peace.”
How does Jesus embody the quote from Gandhi?
How does the love of power show up around us?
What are ways we can live the power of love each day?
We’ll share our thoughts on these questions.
+You are invited to share your writings, scriptures or other resources/ideas with the group.
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
Stream Slides – 3
MCCDC Black History Concert Freedoms Journey
Come Join your MCCDC family for our Annual Black History Concert, February 22nd 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 MCCDC Giving Statement
We have begun preparing complete giving statements for the
2024 tax year. We will be sending giving statements via email, in phases, starting this week and continuing through March 1st.
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.
Please contact Dr. Carla Sherrell at drcarla@mccdc.com if you have any questions.
2025 Forums & Congregational Meeting
We will be holding our annual
Congregational Forum : February 09, 12:00 pm On Site and & Zoom
Congregational Forum: March 16, 2025, 12:00 pm On Site and & Zoom
Congregational Meeting: March 30, 2025, 12:00 pm
On Site and & Zoom
We invite you to join other MCCDC members in the planning on how we’ll grow our generous home in 2025.
Here are three ways to participate:
· Attend the forum in person at 474 Ridge St NW
· Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
· Launch Zoom and enter Meeting ID 868 1921 1447
Dial 1 301 715 8592 by phone, using the same Meeting ID
On Site and & Zoom
· Attend the forum in person at 474 Ridge St NW
· Click here to open Zoom and join automatically
· Launch Zoom and enter Meeting ID 868 1921 1447
Dial 1 301 715 8592 by phone, using the same Meeting ID
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
Pathways to Generosity, Prayer #129
by Clara Carter, MCCDC Prayer Supporter
God’s Generosity
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” ~ Albert Camus
I was blocked to God’s abundance
Due to a mindset of poverty
Adopted from an impoverished environment
That I accepted as life’s predicament
Money is the root of evil I was told
Spewed forth from fundamentalist scrolls
A right-ness condoned by the pious poor
Yet, I looked for evidence of prosperity
In things to produce more for posterity
Thoughts and beliefs became conflicted
Actions were contradicted
Tasks begun but not completed
My vision blurred, could not see clearly
That God’s blessings continued tenderly
The evidence of God’s generosity
Begin to peel away my skepticism and viscosity
I begin to notice that things taken for granted
Were God’s gifts—prosperity was not stranded
I gave thanks for all God has done
Deep gratitude expressed daily
Opened my eyes to God’s abundance
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NIV
I was blocked to God’s abundance
Due to a mindset of poverty
Adopted from an impoverished environment
That I accepted as life’s predicament
Money is the root of evil I was told
Spewed forth from fundamentalist scrolls
A right-ness condoned by the pious poor
Yet, I looked for evidence of prosperity
In things to produce more for posterity
Thoughts and beliefs became conflicted
Actions were contradicted
Tasks begun but not completed
My vision blurred, could not see clearly
That God’s blessings continued tenderly
The evidence of God’s generosity
Begin to peel away my skepticism and viscosity
I begin to notice that things taken for granted
Were God’s gifts—prosperity was not stranded
I gave thanks for all God has done
Deep gratitude expressed daily
Opened my eyes to God’s abundance
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NIV
Clara Carter, Prayer Supporter
MCCDC Pathways to Generosity
About
Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, dramatist, journalist, world federalist, and political activist. He was the recipient of the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44, the second-youngest recipient in history. Born: November 7, 1913, Drean, Algeria.
Died: January 4, 1960 (age 46 years), Villeblevin, France. Influenced by: Jean-Paul Sartre, Franz Kafka, Friedrich Nietzsche · . . Spouse: Francine Faure (m. 1940–1960), Simone Hie (m. 1934–1940). Children: Catherine Camus, Jean Camus
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 sister, Phyllis Carter Lewis *
* 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 our country. * Prayer for the Hunter family * Kappy Majekodunmi, * Michael Cunningham * Dr. Rev Teresa Tygart and partner Sue for healing
“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
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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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