›› Upcoming Events at CMC

Archaeology and the Bible

Thursday-Saturday, 19-21 August 2010; 5:30 or 7:15 p.m. (see below)
This is a FREE, five session, multimedia mini-series.  Ron E.M. Clouzet (D.Min., Th.D.), right, is a Professor of Christian Ministry and Theology at Andrews University in Michigan and founder of H.O.P.E. University.  He has lectured extensively, in 50 countries on five continents, including the Bible lands of Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey.
Michael G. Hasel (Ph.D.), left, is curator of the Lynn Wood Museum of Archaeology, director of the Institute of Archaeology, and professor of Archaeology and Near Estern Studies at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee.  He has participated in many archaeological excavations and study tours in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, and Turkey.
Drs. Clouzet and Hasel will be speaking live at Southern Asia Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, Md., and the event will be live-streamed to six area churches.  CMC is the only live-stream site in Washington, D.C.  (The other sites are Beltsville, Capitol Heights, Olney, and Silver Spring in Maryland and Vienna, Virginia.)  Here are the individual session descriptions:
Amazing Discoveries in Lost Cities of the Dead on Thursday, 19 August 2010, 7:15 p.m.  A tour-de-force through Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the pyramids, and the mysteries of the mummies, incuding the thrilling discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.  Other Egyptian mysteries are revealed, such as the secrets of the Rosetta Stone, the Karnak Reliefs, and the amazing story of Hatshepsur, the adoptive mother of Moses.  You will see how archaeological data brings Bible stories to life.
Dead Men Do Tell Tales on Friday, 20 August 2010, 5:30 p.m.  An intriguing journey of Iraq’s ancient city of Babylon, its power and influence at the time.  You will explore what archaeology has discovered in the last 150 years, and how such discoveries have fulfilled 2,500 year-old prophecies from the books of Daniel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah.  [Refreshments afterward for those staying for second session.]
Fantastic Finds in Ancient Lands on Friday, 20 August 2010, 7:15 p.m.  An amazing survey of long-lost treasurers from Tyre, Hazor, Jericho, and other sites in Palestine, plus the intriguing discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.  You will learn how these discoveries have revolutionized the world of Biblical archaeology.
In the Footsteps of Jesus on Saturday, 21 August 2010, 5:30 p.m.  A fascinating review of the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea Philippi, and the city of Jerusalem.  In addition, the gripping tale of Masada, and answers to claims made by Dan Brown and other writers about Jesus Christ.  You will be able to corroborate Bible claims in the light of recent findings.  [Refreshments afterward for those staying for second session.]
The Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation on Saturday, 21 August, 7:15 p.m.  This last journey will be to the Isle of Patmos, where the Apostle John received direct messages from God to the seven churches of Revelation.  Each city will be examined, seeking to understand each of God’s messages and their relevance to the 21st Century.
This event is FREE but prepregistration is requested.  To register for this event, please either call 877-696-HOPE (4673) toll-free or fill out the information below and click “Submit.”

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Refreshments will be available between back-to-back sessions on Friday and Saturday.

11th Annual Health Fair

Sunday, 10 October 2010; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Do you know what the percentage of fat is in your body?  Do you wish you knew more about vegetarian meal planning?  Do you know if your blood pressure is too high?  Ever wondered if a chiropractor could help your aching back?  You’ll find all this and more nutritional and fitness information, and CMC’s annual Health Fair comes at an opportune time to receive flu shots!
Admission is free, and you’ll save hundreds of dollars on health screening tests compared to regular testing fees.  Some of the tests offered in previous years have included:  blood pressure test, chiropractic screening, glaucoma and vision screening, body fat analysis, blood sugar/glucose, osteoporosis test, and cholesterol test.  Please check back again for details on the specific tests to be offered.

Annual Fall Retreat

Friday-Sunday, 15-17 October 2010
Held in the peaceful and beautiful Prince William National Park (about an hour’s drive south of D.C., in Virginia), this weekend-long retreat is a time for spiritual renewal and Christian fellowship.
Please note that Capital Memorial Church will be closed this weekend; there will be no Sabbath School or Divine Worship service at the church on Saturday, 16 October.

Christmas Eve Program

Friday, 24 December 2010; Time TBA
For the first time, CMC is planning an evening service on Christmas eve.  Since our Sabbath begins on Friday at sundown, we decided to take this opportunity to welcome members of our community who may be seeking such a celebration.
Please check back for further details.

Annual Christmas Program

Saturday, 25 December 2010; 10:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In celebration of Our Lord’s birth, we plan a worship service containing the most-beloved seasonal music.
We would love it if you and your family would care to join us for this special worship event.

 

›› Ongoing Events at CMC

Mid-Week Bible Study

Every Wednesday Evening; 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday night, a group meets in the Heritage Room at CMC to study the Bible.  Please call CMC if you’d like more information.

Friday Night Detour for Teens

Every Friday Evening
Every Friday night (except the third Friday of each month), a special Vespers program is held for teenagers aged 14–18 at the home of CMC’s Elder for Youth in Burtonsville, Maryland.  Please call CMC if you’d like more information.

Friday Night Vespers for Young Adults

Every Friday Evening; 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Every Friday night, a Vespers and Bible study is held for Young Adults at the home of one of our members in Silver Spring, Maryland.  Please call CMC if you’d like more information.

Friday Night Adult Bible Study

Every Friday Evening; 6:30 p.m.
Every Friday night a group meets in the home of one of our members who lives near the church in Washington, D.C.  Please call CMC if you’d like more information.

‘First Thursday’ Dinner & Devotional

First Thursday of Every Month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
CMC Women’s Ministries invites women to sit at the feet of Jesus for an hour.  6:30–7:00 p.m., Dinner.  7:00–8:00 p.m., Devotional:  How to Be a Godly Woman in Today’s Culture.  This event takes place every month at the home of the leader for Women’s Ministries in Beltsville, Md.  Please call CMC if you’d like more information.
Note:  Women unable to make it to the “First Thursday” session may participate in a “rerun” the following Saturday.  “First Saturday” takes place at CMC the first Saturday of every month.  This repeat of Thursday’s devotional — plus a potluck — occurs immediately after the Divine Worship Service.

Nursing Home Ministry

Third Saturday of Every Month, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Members from CMC visit Fox Chase Nursing Home in Silver Spring, Md., to sing songs and visit with residents.  Please call CMC to let us know you plan to join us.

Soup Kitchen Ministry

Fourth Sunday of Every Month
Members from CMC assist another church which runs a Soup Kitchen in downtown Washington, D.C.  Our turn is every fourth Sunday.  6:00–9:00 a.m., Food Preparation; 9:00–11:00 a.m., Serving.  1611 Fourth Street, N.W. (at R Street).  Please call CMC to let us know you plan to join us.
Note:  Help is especially needed during the 9:00–11:00 a.m. shift.

About Our International Vegetarian Food Fair

This is CMC’s annual signature event, held every May!  CMC members, hailing from more than 40 countries, prepare our favorite native dishes and wear our finest ethnic clothes.  Once a year we unite to present an unlimited “sampling” of authentic international vegetarian cuisines.  All items are vegetarian; those which are vegan are noted.  Please check back early next year to see when our 2011 Food Fair will be held or send your name and address to CMC and ask to be added to our mailing list.

A COOKBOOK containing recipes from past IVFFs is now available.  Order Online Now!  More than 500 recipes, all from members of CMC, are included, along with a detailed glossary containing information on ingredients you may not yet be familiar with and where to find them.

For future reference, the IVFF is usually held every year on the third Sunday in May.  But please check back here for confirmation.

To see a video on what the Food Fair is like, see the website of health and wellness blogger Alexis Mundis, as she took a video at the 2010 Fair.  Also see DCist for his take on this year’s event.