Experience Worship & Music at MDPC! Whether as part of the audience, or part of the performance, opportunities abound for spiritual, musical, and relational growth. The joy of making music together provides experiences that bring us closer to God and to one another.
We are always in need of volunteers to help with worship services and with the choral events. Check out this document for details on opportunities. For more info, contact Tracy Curtis-Stidam:
We believe that God is at work in and through the Sacrament of Communion. In Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper, we remember Jesus – His life, ministry, death, and resurrection – but Communion is not merely a remembrance. God is at work though Christ and by the power of the Spirit when practice this Sacrament. For key points about sacraments at MDPC, click here (PDF).
Upcoming Communion Sundays (*indicates Ash Wed and Maundy Thursday services)
2024: Oct 6 and Dec 1
2025: Jan 26, Mar 5*, Mar 23, Apr 17*, June 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, and Nov 30
On Communion days, all who confess Jesus Christ as their Savior are welcome to take Communion. If you are an Elder or Deacon and are interested in serving Communion, contact Tracy Curtis-Stidam at .
MDPC baptizes newborn to adult congregants. We believe God is at work in and through the Sacrament of Baptism. In Baptism, we celebrate God’s saving initiative that brings His people to faith in Jesus, but baptism is not merely a celebration. For more details, click on the Baptism at MDPC button above.
Upcoming Baptism Dates (*indicates Immersion dates)
2024: Sept 8, Nov 10*, and Dec 15
2025: Jan 19, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 11*, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 10, Sept 7, Nov 16*, and Dec 14
If you or your children would like to be baptized, please complete the Baptism Inquiry form, or contact Evangelism Pastor Dan Aikins at or 713-490-9292.
Our journey to parenthood was a long and challenging path. Brian and I were married in 2011 and always knew that we wanted to have children. We thought this would be a simple and stress-free process, but after a year of trying we discovered that it was going to take much longer to grow our family. After much prayer and consideration, we began IVF in 2015. We were scared and anxious but knew that God was leading us and guiding us forward.
We entered [the IVF] process excited and thought we would soon have our child. Wrong again. Cycle after cycle, retrieval after retrieval, and transfer after transfer, we continued to have chemical pregnancies and miscarriages. The winter of 2017 was our lowest point; having lost our beloved pet and having a failed IVF cycle on the same day. It would have been easy for us to give up; we certainly asked God “why” many times.
Despite the tears, sadness, and exhaustion, we both knew that God had instilled the desire in our hearts to be parents. We knew without a doubt that he would fulfill his promise in his time. We prayed constantly and heard him telling us not to give up, and so, we did not give up. Through the support of family, friends, and the faith we had in God, we were joyful to share that we were pregnant with our first child in 2018 and our daughter, Elisabeth Faith Malejan, was born in October 2018. When we were ready to think about having a second child, we took time to pray and listen for God’s guidance. We were blessed by God with quick results and became pregnant with our son, Luke Michael Malejan, in 2021.
Looking back on this story, there were so many times we became mad, angry, upset, jealous of other couples and often asking, “Why us?” It is with absolute certainty that our faithfulness to God and his steadfast love brought us through this journey to the miracles of our children. Brian and I prayed often during our journey and committed to each other that if God carried us through this then we would do our very best to ensure our children know how much they are loved by God and that they are true gifts from Heaven. We are grateful to stand here today and present our son, Luke, to be baptized because God has been faithful to us!
November 2022
Each year, Music Ministries presents a series of concerts by the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. Open to the community. We hope you'll join us!
**MERCURY: CLASSICAL PIANO TRIOS
Sat, Oct 26, 2024 | Chapel | 2:30pm
Beautiful piano trios by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven performed on period instruments.
Jonathan Godfrey, violin; Elinor Frey, cello; Mario Aschauer, fortepiano
MDPC CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sun, Dec 8, 2024 | Sanctuary | 6pm
MDPC Sanctuary and Children’s Choirs, Texas Southern University Singers, and full orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah and Puccini’s Gloria with congregational carols. Reserve free childcare.
**MERCURY: ENGLISH BAROQUE CHRISTMAS
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 | Chapel | 2:30pm
A joyous concert featuring a quartet of singers and an instrumental ensemble performing early carols and sacred music from the British Isles.
ROB LANDES TRIO
Sun, Feb 9, 2025 | Sanctuary | 4pm
The Rob Landes Trio is well known for performances in concert at Jones Hall, the Wortham Theatre, the Tower Theatre, the Houston Jazz Festival, and the Galveston Opera House. The Rob Landes Trio appeared weekly on Channel 13's Good Morning Houston for three years. Hear Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and 40s and Broadway tunes.
MDPC SPRING CONCERT
Sun, Mar 30, 2025 | Sanctuary | 6pm
MDPC Sanctuary and A&M Methodist Church Choirs with Full Orchestra. Featuring baritone Michael Vaughn as Elijah. One of the 19th century’s most enduring oratorios, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, sung here in English, depicts the story of the biblical prophet Elijah, complete with his ascent to heaven on a flaming chariot.
**MERCURY: THE ART OF JOROPO
Sat, Apr 12, 2025 | Chapel | 2:30pm
A rare chance to experience the magical rhythms of Venezuelan folk music mixed with the brilliance of Bach.
Alexis Cárdenas, violin
With the exception of Mercury concerts, all other concerts are FREE ADMISSION. A free-will offering is collected during the concerts. Online giving is also available.
**TICKETED CONCERTS: For tickets to the Mercury concerts, please go to mercuryhouston.org.
Music for children is taught in a fun, Christian environment with several opportunities throughout the year to sing in worship and present the gospel of Jesus Christ. The choir participates in worship services during the year, including the 4pm Christmas Eve service and the Easter Family Service.
Kindergarten-5th grade
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Choir Room
Open to all kindergarten through fifth graders!
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at The Yellow School
For children enrolled in The Yellow School
