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HALLOWEEN PARTY
October 31 8-11PM
sponsored by the Older Adults Ministry
for everyone in the MCCDC Congregation
A Costume Party for everyone, Come as your favorite character for an evening of fun and other things that go bump in the night. This is your chance for good food, dancing and prizes for costumes. Cost is only $5.00. You are encouraged to bring your favorite food dish to share ...
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OCTOBER 30, 2014
MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
www.mccdc.com
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CONGRATULATIONS TEAM MCCDC! GOAL: 40 WALKERS/$13,500 TOTALS: 33 WALKERS/$10,843
YOU CAN STILL DONATE, CLICK HERE!
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JOIN US SUNDAY! 9AM & 11AM
 EVERY DAY SAINTS
"Being a 'saint' has nothing to do with being special or holy or different. It was, and is, about being faithful-no matter what."
~ Edwina Gateley
As a child I believed that saints were a very special type of people. They were the workers of supernatural miracles. I once believed that to attain sainthood required a divine infusion of extraordinary powers beyond the means of ordinary people. After almost 30 years as a Pastor, my definition has changed.
You, the beloveds of MCCDC, are among those who have changed my definition of sainthood.
I now believe that saints are those who push beyond limited parking spaces to gather for worship at MCCDC, even when inconvenient. Saints are those who plant pansies to make our neighborhood more beautiful. Saints are those who get up early on a Saturday morning to Walk to End HIV. Saints are those who express gratitude through faithful giving. Saints are those who make pastoral care phone calls. Saints are those who share their gifts of dance and song through Worship Arts on Sunday mornings, often at both services. Saints work behind the scenes to ensure new friends are welcomed to MCCDC, the trash is emptied, the bulletins distributed, and a cup of refreshment is offered. They plan lessons for our younger saints. And they prepare a potluck dish for our older saints.
Saints are identified not by a special holy glow, but by dirt under their fingernails. By tear streaks of compassion. By a smile that naturally flows from a generous heart. By prayers at the altar of MCCDC and the altars of hospital tray tables and neighborhood cafes.
Saints get dirty. And they help others get clean and sober. Saints laugh. They cry. Saints do something every day to bring more love into the world---and in so doing become every day saints.
In a world of terrorist violence, Ebola, economic uncertainty, corporate greed, natural disaster, exploitation, and political manipulation, we need a simple response: saints who say "no" to pervasive hopelessness and "yes" to persistent grace.
I praise God for MCCDC where the saints gather and go out to live God's yes in the world.
In my message this Sunday at 9am and 11am I'll look at how our scriptures from Psalm 1 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 describe daily and practical opportunities for sainthood.
This Sunday is All Saints Sunday. It is a day to remember we are indeed called to ALL be saints!
See you Sunday!
Faithfully, Rev. Dwayne |
THIS SUNDAY
MCC STATEMENT
OF FAITH REPORT
The report presents the results of the first round of surveys developed by the Commission on the MCC Statement of Faith. Along with feedback forms on the MCC denominational website, the surveys were launched with the intention of initiating a grass-roots dialogue with the various constituencies of MCC as we begin our task: to review, renew, and update our MCC Statement of Faith as authorized by the 2013 General Conference.
http://mccchurch.org/?attachment_id=7962
MCCDC is sponsoring a group to attend
"Taking Church to the Community Conference"
Saturday, November 1, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wesley Theological Seminary
No longer can we simply ask, "What can we do to get people to come to our church?" We must also consider, "How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?" At Taking Church to the Community, you will explore strategies your congregation can use to reach beyond its walls with worship, community events, ministries, and service - meeting community members where they are and moving them toward discipleship.
Taking Church to the Community is ecumenical and designed for both laity and clergy.
Presentations and Workshops
- The Outside-in Church
- Go Where the People Are
- Becoming an Interactive Congregation
- Blessing Your Community
- Discipleship 101: Getting Ready
- Ministries and Community Engagement: Heading Out!
- Reaching Out through Community Events
If you would like to attend, please contact Rev Cathy Alexander at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
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mark your calendars
congregational forum-Nov. 9
congregational meeting-Nov. 23
Please save the dates for the Annual Congregational Forum on November 9 and the Congregational Meeting/Elections on November 23.
BOARD APPROVES NOMINATIONS
FOR OPEN SEATS
The Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the Nominations Committee to place Dave Jenkins, Mark Kornmann, and Bobby Strang before the congregation for positions on the Board of Directors. There are three positions open this next year. Two, three-year terms and a one-year term.
Halloween Party
October 31 8-11PM
sponsored by the Older Adults Ministry for everyone in the MCCDC Congregation
A Costume Party for everyone, Come as your favorite character for an evening of fun and other things that go bump in the night. This is your chance for good food, dancing and prizes for costumes. Cost is only $5.00. You are encouraged to bring your favorite food dish to share ...
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eBLAST
OCTOBER 30, 2014
MCCDC
474 RIDGE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
EBLAST
MCCDC
202-638-7373
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 806-Music Minister, Michael
THIS SUNDAY
AT THE INFORMATION STATION
*PICK-UP BULLETIN/
ATTENDANCE CARDS
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FRIDAY
OCTOBER 31
OLDER ADULTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
8-11PM
MCCDC
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 2
9AM /11AM
WORSHIP SERVICE
"EVERY DAY SAINTS"
REV. J. DWAYNE JOHNSON
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 2
OLDER ADULTS POTLUCK
12:30PM
LOWER LEVEL
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
7PM
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4
BIBLE STUDY
7PM
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 9
CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
12:30PM
SANCTUARY
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 23
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
12:30PM
SANCTUARY
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