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 LANDSCAPING DAY
OF SERVICE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
9a.m. - 2p.m.
Join other MCCDC'ers to beautify our church's property and nearby streets in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. We'll rake and collect debris, trim bushes, plant Spring flowers and otherwise make our church and neighborhood prettier for the upcoming holy days.
We'll have fun while we work ... and it is a great way to connect with other MCCDC'ers!
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JOIN US SUNDAY!
9AM & 11AM
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
~ Corrie ten Boom
Relationships are a great joy! And, quite honestly, can also be a great frustration. Relationship issues shroud the soul in sadness or blanket it in fear. This Sunday, God and the beloveds of Israel and Judah are having relationship issues. Trust has been broken. In Jeremiah 31:32 God speaks through the prophet and flatly states: "They broke their covenant with me even though I was their spouse."
Yet God does not give up hope on a relationship built on trust: "The time is coming when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah" (Jer. 31: 31). With compassionate love, God looks forward. God looks beyond blame. Trust looks ahead with hope.
The new covenant of trust is a covenant of the heart. The trust goes deeper than rules, agreements or expectations. It is centered and grounded in a deep and true place. One can sense joy in the heart of God in describing the new covenant: "This is the covenant that I will make with the people of Israel: I will put my Instructions within them and engrave them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people" (Jer. 31:33).
It is not a one-sided relationship. The Psalmist exclaims for the beloveds of Israel and Judah: "Those who know your name trust you because you have not abandoned any who seek you, Lord" (Psl. 9:10).
Indeed, it is a beautiful thing to move from mistrustful isolation to trusting connection.
In our shaky, wavering, and frightening world, who can we trust? Human frailty makes it clear that the only trust not misplaced is trust in our gracious God. Yet trust in God is also the foundation for nourishing trust in our human relationships. As Maya Angelou says, "Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." It is trust in God that builds such courage.
The goal for my message this Sunday from Jeremiah 31: 31-34 is to encourage us to trust God more fully. My prayer for Sunday is that the Spirit will engrave our hearts with trust full-filled.
See You Sunday!
Faithfully,
Rev. Dwayne
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TONIGHT:
JOIN US IN THE 90/90 CHALLENGE
 You are invited to join us to read the bible in 90 days. Rev Dwayne challenged 90 people to sign up to take this journey.
THE WEBSITE FOR BIBLE IN 90 DAYS:
The weekly meetings continue TONIGHT (7-8pm). Group meets at MCCDC in the lower level conference room.
YOU CAN CALL IN TO THE SESSION TONIGHT AT:
605-562-0020 Meeting ID 497-018-717
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
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In March the theme will be Easter: Better understanding your Christian Journey
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Passion of Christ Series/Movie
March
24
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Summary of Passion of Christ
Series March
31
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**Bible study is held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in the Welcome Hall**
READY TO CARE?
WILLING TO SERVE?
Do you have a flexible schedule with time to commit?
Do you have a consistent prayer life?
Are you able to honor confidentiality?
Are you on the journey of spiritual maturity?
Are you comfortable visiting hospitals and care facilities?
Are you able to set healthy boundaries?
Is I Corinthians 13 one of your favorite scriptures?
If you answered yes to the above questions maybe
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
is for you!
Informational and Discernment Meetings:
April 15 +May 13, 2015 @ 7pm
Commissioning for 1 year Term:
Sunday May 17 @ 9 & 11
"These are the words of the Lord God:
Now I myself will ask after my sheep
and go in search for them. . .and rescue them,
no matter where they were scattered
in dark and cloudy days. . .
I will search for the lost,
recover the straggler,
bandage the hurt,
strengthen the sick,
leave the healthy and strong to play."
~ Ezekiel 34: 11-12, 16; NEB
March Wednesday Film Series
Join us for fun, discussion and fellowship to warm your heart during the winter cold. Each Wednesday evening in March (11, 18 and 25), MCCDC will host a film and Marsha Martin will facilitate a provocative discussion of the movie's themes and implications for each of us as people of faith. We'll meet at 6 and the films begin at 6:15pm. They will end roughly by 7:45 pm, and then we will have riveting discussion then closing prayer and out by 8:30 pm. Bring your dinner and we'll supply the popcorn and water. For more information please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
About Marsha... Marsha faithfully attends MCCDC and is a member of the 2014 Nominations Committee. She has also contributed greatly in our strategic
planning and visioning. She has a heart for all God's children and worship. She serves as the Director of The Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services (UCHAPS) which is a partnership of community members and health department representatives from urban jurisdictions most heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS
About the movies...
March 25th: Soft Vengeance - A true story of a white South African lawyer and a leading member of the ANC, who was car-bombed in Mozambique and who went on to develop and write the constitution of the New South Africa.
JOIN THE MCCDC STEWARDSHIP TEAM
Do you feel called to serve? The MCCDC Stewardship Team is forming. If you have a heart to help people realize their fullest potential in service, please come out to an information session with Rev Dwayne and Rev Cathy. We will talk about the biblical foundations of stewardship...giving of time, talent and treasure. The introduction will be held on Tuesday March 24th from 7-8:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up with Rev.Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
NEWS FROM THE VOLUNTEER ACTION TEAM
 Thanks everyone for your responses to our volunteer options poster and sharing your interests in upcoming opportunities. We are currently working through logistics and will share a calendar of volunteer events soon. For questions, feel free to reach out to Wendy Watson at [email protected] or Todd Clark at [email protected]
Peace and Blessings,
Sincerely the VAT Team
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JOIN US FOR A WOMEN'S GATHERING
The women will gather on Sunday March 22nd from 12:30 - 2:30 for food, sistership, connection and story telling. This year's theme is Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. We will meet in the Lower level conference room. Please bring a strip of cloth about 24" long (this will not be returned). Please contact Rev Cathy if you plan on attending so that we can be sure to have enough food. [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
MCCDC DEAF MINISTRY INVITES YOU TO AN AFTERNOON OF DACTYLOLOGY
The MCCDC Deaf Ministry invites everyone to an Afternoon of Dactylology
dactylology [dak-tuh-lol-uh-jee] is the technique of communicating by signs made with the fingers, especially in the manual alphabets used by the deaf.
Potluck and Games
Saturday, March 21, 2015
1:30 - 5:00 pm
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
DEAF, HEARING, FRIENDS, INTERPRETERS
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Come And share in the food, fun and prizes!
Let's roll the happy-go-lucky dices!
Shall we strut in charades?
Wear Green!!!
Metropolitan Community church of Washington, DC
474 Ridge Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 638-7373
(near Mt. Vernon Metro)
For more information or to sign up to bring a dish, contact
William Terrell at
[email protected]
, Vilas Johnson at
[email protected]
,
Alex Richey at
[email protected]
, Jack Davis at
[email protected]
,
Johanna Hardy at
[email protected]
"HAVE HANDS, WILL SIGN"
or
(Have Hands, Will Write)
Ministry Service Thank You Thanks to Joe Dawson for his service as the leader of the Hospitality Ministry. Please show Joe your appreciation for his work in bringing the ministry of hospitality to the 9 AM and 11 AM services.
EASTER REMEMBRANCES We invite you to remember or honor someone you love with an Easter Remembrance. The names of those remembered will be included in the Easter Bulletin. The Easter Remembrances are $15 each. Please pick up a form at the information station or online at http://mccdc.com/donate/
CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM
MINISTRY CONNECTIONS Opportunities to serve in ministry are plentiful. If you have a heart to serve and to be a part of something larger than yourself, please consider this your personal invitation to join in ministry. Where needed most:
Children's Ministry - The Children's Ministry provides a fun and safe space for children to learn about spiritual values, while valuing each child's unique talents and abilities.
Hospitality - God's hospitality extends welcome to the entire community, the Hospitality Ministry provides arms and feet to that welcome. The ministry is responsible for coordinating food and welcome during the social time.
Information Station - These faithful folks coordinate the sharing of information about ministry activities, events and directions. They extend the hospitality of welcome to everyone who has questions or require assistance.
If you are interested in any of these service ministries, please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
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eBLAST
MARCH 19, 2015
MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
www.mccdc.com
EBLAST
MCCDC
202-638-7373
Rev. J. Dwayne Johnson
Rev. Cathy Alexander
MCCDC WEBSITE
www.mccdc.com
MCCDC ONLINE GIVING
MCCDC TEXT GIVING
202-999-3841
MCCDC CONTACT INFORMATION:
800-Church Office
801-Senior Pastor, Rev. Dwayne
802-Minister of Connections, Rev. Cathy
804-Bookkeeper, Lance
THIS SUNDAY AT THE INFORMATION STATION *PICK-UP BULLETIN/ ATTENDANCE CARDS *GIVE TO THE AV MINISTRY *DROP-OFF YOUR EASTER REMEMBRANCES 2015 Trustees:
Joe Dailey, Chair
Scott Frazier
Jim Garner
Cecilia Hayden-Smith
Brian Scott
Karen Serio
Ann Strangman
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TONIGHT!
MARCH 19
BIBLE IN 90 DAYS
7PM
SATURDAY,
MARCH 21
DEAF MINISTRY PARTY
1:30-5PM
SUNDAY,
MARCH 22
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
"TRUST FULL-FILLED"
REV. J. DWAYNE JOHNSON
MARCH 24
BIBLE STUDY
7PM
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 25
MOVIE NIGHT
"SELF VENGEANCE"
6PM
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
THANKS FOR A GREAT SUNDAY!
THIS PAST SUNDAY, WE RAISED OVER $5,000 FOR THE AV MINISTRY PROJECT! THANK YOU!
Give to the AV Ministry Fund. MCCDC is revamping the Sanctuary sound system, a new audio board and system, and new cameras so we can start to webcast our Sunday services to the community and the shut-in.
The cost of the project is $95,500. The Board has committed $41,152.66 to the project and we have raised $40,234.00 for a total of $81,386.66. We are $14,113.34 away from our goal. Help us make this happen.
To give to this fund,
click here. There is a drop-down menu that you can select AV Ministry to make your gift.
2015 Board of Directors:
Rev. J. Dwayne Johnson, Moderator
Mark Kornmann, Vice-Moderator
Knut Panknin, Clerk
Kathleen Carey, Treasurer
Dave Jenkins, Asst. Treasurer
Bobbi Strang, Vice-Clerk
Fenicia Ballard, At-Large
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