KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE!
BLACK HISTORY CONCERT
JANUARY 22, 2015
2PM

Please join us for the 2015 Black History Month Concert on Sunday, January 22 at 2pm!!!! Our Theme this year is "Keep Your Eyes On The Prize". This will be a musical tribute to remember the past, highlight our present condition such as remembering Treyvon Martin, Ferguson Missouri, New York, and LGBT movements.

During this time of inspiration we will also seek to bring hope for the future by shedding light on equality and freedom.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

MCCDC

474 RIDGE STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

www.mccdc.com

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9AM & 11AM

RISE UP

"I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard."

~ Maya Angelou

Coming soon for the many participating in The Bible in 90 Days is one of the Bible's Greatest Hits: Isaiah 40:31: "Those who wait in the Lord will renew their strength: they will rise up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary." This scripture is so popular it has shown up on plaques, wall hangings, coffee mugs and t-shirts.

Though I'm among those who count this as a favorite scripture, of the 214 sermons I've offered at MCCDC beginning in 2010, guess how many times I've preached from Isaiah 40:31? If you guessed zero you are right! Though I've quoted it before, it has yet to serve as the primary preaching text.

That will change this Sunday! We will take a deeper dig into Isaiah 40:31, taking into consideration the story and surrounding scriptures that enrich its focus beyond its casual usage.

From one perspective, the musings of the prophet Isaiah form a prayer for troubled times: Babylon has stormed Judah, destroyed the Temple, and taken captives. In the midst of tragedy, Isaiah was keenly aware that many of his listeners are questioning the availability, compassion, and strength of God. Perhaps many in Isaiah's community have given up on prayer and are considering the "powerful" gods of Babylon as an option. Isaiah raises questions in the midst of their questioning. He also offers what must seem to them like an unattractive invitation: Wait. They are tired of waiting, yet called to wait longer.

In the message Sunday we'll look at the dynamics of waiting and its connection to prayer and action. Does anything happen when we wait and pray? Maya Angelou posits that indeed "something wonderful happens." By the way, if you are reading The Bible in 90 Days, Isaiah 40:31 shows up on February 20. My message will be a sneak preview for you :--) In the meantime, see you Sunday at 9:00am and 11:00am.

Faithfully,

Rev. Dwayne

LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCDC MINISTRIES

If you are actively involved in or interested in learning more about an MCCDC ministry, please take a moment today to contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.

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:

http://mccdc.com/2015-bible-in-90/

The weekly meetings continue TONIGHT, January 22(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

In February we will be studying "The Souls of Black Folk"

Feb 4-24 Black History Month-

We will be studying "The Souls of Black Folk" based upon the 1903 book by WEB DuBois.

MUSIC SURVEY

Let your thoughts and spirit be known and let your voice be heard. A music survey was sent electronically on 1/17. If you wish to participate, please complete the survey by midnight February 6. Please see Minister of Worship Arts Michael Fisher should you have questions or require additional information. Paper copies are available in the Welcome Hall at the Information & Welcome Station. For more information please contact Minister Michael at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

If you have questions about MCCDC and what membership is about, class will be held on February 8th from12:30 to 2:30 in the lower level conference room. All are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. Please register so that we may have enough food and materials. Contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.

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

March 18 +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

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH-AUDRE LORDE

Audre Lorde (1934 - 1992)

"We tend to think of the erotic as an easy, tantalizing sexual arousal. I speak of the erotic as the deepest life force, a force which moves us toward living in a fundamental way."

Born in New York City of West Indian parents, Lorde was educated at Hunter College and Columbia University. On completing a master's degree in library studies in 1961 at Columbia University, Audre Lorde names herself as "a black feminist lesbian mother poet" and her writings from poetry to novels and what Lorde refers to as "biomythography".

Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches explores the fear and hatred existing between African American men and women, feminists, or lesbians and the challenge between African American women and white women to find common ground. (From MCCchurch.org BHM resource guide)

MCCDC is going to the theater in honor of Women's History Month. This Alexandria Metro Stage production reviews the life of singer Bessie Smith.

We will gather as a group at the theater on Friday March 6th. Group tickets are available for $55 per person and must be turned in to the church by Feb 26th. Please contact Rev Cathy for more information at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.

MCCDC FINANCE COMMITTEE TO MEET FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors will meet at the Church on the first Sunday of each month from 10:15 to 10:55. The next meeting is February 1. Any matters or questions for the Committee should be emailed to [email protected] Anyone wishing to speak to the issues raised at the Church Forum or who wish to present any materials on the issue are welcome.

SHOUT FOR JOY WITH THE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Our children are precious. If you would like to become a teacher or helper in the children's ministry, please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373. Training and resources are available.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH OUTING!

MCCDC is visiting the Alexandria Black History Museum on Saturday Feb 21st. The museum is located at 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA and we will meet at the museum at 3PM (NOTE NEW TIME). Cost is $2. Please contact Rev Cathy to sign up at [email protected] or 202-638-7373

RECERTIFICATION

OF MEDICAID

If you are a DC resident and you have Medicaid here is some important information for YOU. Be aware that you will be receiving (or may have already received) a recertification form. You must fill it out and file it online or at one of DC Department of Human Services DHS's Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers. To set up a DC Health Link My Account, go to dchealthlink.com, or call the ESA Customer Service Line (202-727-5355). For further assistance, you can also call the DC Health Link Customer Service Line (855-532-LINK).

PASTOR'S READING GROUP

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

PRAYERS OF BLACKNESS

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

7-8:30 PM

Together with Rev. Dwayne Johnson we will discuss and pray the prayers of Maya Angelou, Inyanla Vanzant, as well as lesser known yet powerful Black teachers, writers, clergy, thinkers and poets.

MCCDC

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

MCCDC

474 RIDGE STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

www.mccdc.com

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MCCDC

[email protected]

202-638-7373

Rev. J. Dwayne Johnson

[email protected]

Rev. Cathy Alexander

[email protected]

Michael Fisher

[email protected]

MCCDC WEBSITE

www.mccdc.com

MCCDC ONLINE GIVING
www.mccdc.com/donate

MCCDC TEXT GIVING
202-999-3841

MCCDC CONTACT INFORMATION:

MAIN NUMBER

202-638-7373

CHURCH WIFI

Mccdc@474

EXTENSIONS:
800-Church Office
801-Senior Pastor, Rev. Dwayne
802-Minister of Connections, Rev. Cathy
804-Bookkeeper, Lance
806-Music Minister, Michael

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highlights

TONIGHT!

FEBRUARY 5

BIBLE IN 90 DAYS

7PM

SUNDAY,

FEBRUARY 8

9AM /11AM

WORSHIP SERVICE

"RISE UP!!"

REV. J. DWAYNE JOHNSON

SUNDAY,

FEBRUARY 8

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

12:30PM

LOWER LEVEL

TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY 10

BIBLE STUDY

7PM

SUNDAY,

FEBRUARY 22

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT

2PM

FRIDAY,

MARCH 6

METRO STAGE THEATRE

WOMEN'S MONTH EVENT

8PM

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday Services will be held on February 18th at noon and 7pm. Please plan on attending,

JOIN THE AV MINISTRY PROJECT GIVING LIST

Give to the AV Ministry Fund. Starting this month, 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 $42,850 to the project and we have raised $30,780 for a total of $73,750. We are $21,750 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 and Trustees: