Bulletin, Sunday, November 10, 2013

Morality Tales: A Visit with the Proverbs

November 10, 2013 Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP

OF

GOD

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

11:00 A.M.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST We are an ecumenical, multi-racial, multi-ethnic Christian body that reaches out to the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To that end we strive to be welcoming, responsive, trusting and prayerful in everything we do. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G ATHERING FOR W ORSHIP PRELUDE

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BuxWV 184 Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 - 1707) John Dautzenberg, Organ

WELCOME

Amy Butler

HYMN 595

Be Thou My Vision

CALL TO WORSHIP

SLANE

Amy Butler

The Creator of the Universe calls us, each one, to the work of peace.

Our sons and daughters will prophecy; the young will see visions, while the elders dream dreams.

Jesus the Christ guides us to live out God’s call to be peacemakers.

You have told us, O God, what is required: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You. The Holy Spirit moves us to action that births peace.

So that justice rolls like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

We offer our worship to the One who calls us, guides us, and moves us toward peace. Amen.

INVOCATION

Amy Butler

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar Palacios La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también.

The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

Make Us One

MAKE US ONE

Make us one, Lord, make us one; Holy Spirit, make us one.

Let your love flow so the world will know we are one in you.

CHILDREN’S SERMON

MUSICAL MEDITATION

A Morality Tale: Proverbs of the People, Wisdom of Life Amparo Palacios The Lord’s Prayer Albert Hay Malotte (1895 - 1964) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Soprano

Congregation standing; la congregación se pone de pie.

Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement devices available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance.

Respuestas congregacionales en negrita. Las páginas se refieren a las Biblias en el santuario.

Para Biblias en español o traducción del servicio en español, por favor hablar con un ujier.

L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 755

Micah 3: 9-12 Jason Smith

PSALTER 737

Psalm 29 Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor

We sing and read responsively.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Adapted from Matthew 5

We sing together, echoing the Cantor.

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 785

Matthew 5: 1-12 Edgar Palacios

This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HEBREW LESSON, P. 755

Micah 4: 1-4 Jason Smith

HYMN 677

Let There Be Peace on Earth

WORLD PEACE

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Amy Butler

O God of peace, hear our prayer.

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.

SERMON

Grapes, Figs, and Peace Mitri Raheb

MUSICAL REFLECTION

Cheryl Branham, Piano

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION

Jessica Lynd

MUSICAL OFFERING

To follow the words as you listen, see Hymn 662, verses 1 and 4.

HYMN 50

Cuando el Pobre / When the Poor Ones EL CAMINO

Sanctuary Choir

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Jessica Lynd

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 566

We sing verses 1 and 2.

Amy Butler Be Still, My Soul

FINLANDIA

During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment to Christ or to join our community of faith. If you are interested in membership or have questions about Calvary, please contact the Church Office.

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

We give thanks that you have been guided by the hand of God to this community of faith. We pledge to love each other and to work to grow into the fullness of Christ together. Amen.

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

Amy Butler Improvisation on FINLANDIA John Dautzenberg, Organ

During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to exit quietly if you prefer. Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, to the left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests.

Scripture passages for November 17, 26th Sunday after Pentecost, are Isaiah 65: 17–25; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13; Luke 21: 5–19; Proverbs 16: 18.

Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, ©1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978. Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho and Bob Wood; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Crumpler Shaw; Bill Fahey; Gail Ousley Gibson, friend of Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Betty Johanna, friend of John Appiah-Duffell; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; Mike Martin, friend of Claudia Moore; Sabrina McEwen, daughter of Sarah Livingston; Al Nielsen; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Dickie Powell, father of Eva Powell; Susan Sevier; Clyde Sisk, mother of Kim Sisk.

WORSHIP MORALITY TALES: A VISIT WITH THE PROVERBS. Cultures all across the world tell morality tales to teach basic life lessons. In the Bible there's a whole collection of these lessons called Wisdom Literature. For four weeks in November we'll hear morality tales from around the world and take a look at the wisdom book of Proverbs.

TODAY WELCOME, REV. DR. MITRI RAHEB. Dr. Raheb is President of Diyar Consortium and of Dar al-Kalima University College in Bethlehem.

He serves as President of the Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. He is Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, Palestine. Dr. Raheb was keynote speaker at this weekend’s Alliance of Baptists conference, Waging Peace in Palestine and Israel. Welcome to Calvary, Dr. Raheb, and thank you for bringing today’s message.

MUSIC FOR KIDS. We’re back! Join us this afternoon, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. in Music Suite, as we prepare music for Advent. See you there!

FESTIVAL CHOIR. Love to sing? Join us for Festival Choir rehearsal, 1:15 – 3:00 p.m. in Music Suite. We rehearse each Sunday afternoon, and we sing in worship on December 15. Contact Cheryl Branham.

CALVARY WOMEN’S SHELTER MEAL. Members of Calvary have been serving food for the women at the Calvary Women’s Shelter for years and will continue serving in 2014. To contribute to today’s meal, contact Nancy Renfrow, nrenfrow@verizon.net.

COMING UP THANK YOU, CALVARY VOLUNTEERS! To everyone who served during the big events of the past week, both Innovating Tradition and Waging Peace in Palestine and Israel Conference, thank you. Your hard work and volunteer service are so greatly appreciated!

THEOLOGY ON DRAFT meets this Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. We continue our discussion on evangelicalism focusing on British evangelical movements. Contact Rachel Johnson, rnoelj@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS meets November 13, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall on G3. This fall, we focus on two books: Do Not Live Afraid: Faith in a Fearful World, by John Indermark, and Philip Gulley’s If the Church Were Christian.

Contact Pastor Amy. FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB, November 15, 12:00 p.m., free concert in the Chapel.

ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS who will attend an institution of higher education in Spring 2014: applications for Edith Miller Scholarships are available in Church Office. These funds provide small awards to qualifying Calvary members who have financial need as they continue their education. Completed applications are due Friday, November 15.

Contact Mike Overby, mike.overby@gmail.com.

DCBC THANKSGIVING BASKETS. DC Baptist Convention’s Center for Church and Community Ministries, in partnership with Johenning Advisory Council, is collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets.

Help families in need by donating nonperishable items: canned vegetables and fruit, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice or noodles, flour, sugar, and grocery store gift certificates. Bring to grocery cart in Woodward Hall by November 17. Contact Jason Smith.

AUTUMN CALLER. copies are available with ushers or in the Church Office. Articles for the Winter Caller are due November 18.

C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith

Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Becky Vaughn

Deacon of the Week (becky@beckyvaughn.org)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org

AND HEAR THE ANGELS SING: ADVENT 2013 "You keep us waiting. You, the God of all time, want us to wait. For the right time in which to discover who we are, where we are to go, who will be with us, and what we must do. So, thank you…for the waiting time." - John Bell This Advent, as we wait and hope for Emmanuel, God with us, we stop and wait, tuning our ears for the strains of angels singing a song of God's calling for our lives. While we wait, how will we embody the song of the angels: a song of peace, mercy, reconciliation…and God with us?

ADVENT SUNDAYS IN WORSHIP. Be sure to join us each Sunday for caroling at 10:50 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m.

December 1 December 8 December 15

December 22

The Day of Hope: Matthew 24:36-44 Amy Butler, preaching The Day of Peace: Matthew 3:1-12 Jason Smith, preaching The Day of Joy: Matthew 11:2-11 Amy Butler, preaching Festival Choir sings in worship The Day of Love : Matthew 1:18-25 Amy Butler, preaching

ADVENT DEVOTIONALS will be available the First Sunday in Advent, December 1. Thanks to Jac Whatley for his work on organizing devotionals created by Calvary members and friends.

ALL-CHURCH ADVENT WREATH-MAKING PARTY. Join us Sunday morning, December 1, 9:45 a.m. in the Chapel. We’ll prepare a wreath and ready ourselves to celebrate Advent at home. $10 per wreath; scholarships are available. Contact Jason Smith CALVARY PRESENTS: SING MESSIAH! Join us Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary as we sing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah.

Free admission; donations benefit Shalom Scholarship Fund. Bring your score or rent one at the door, and sing along! Contact Cheryl Branham.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR. Calvary’s Mission Board is now collecting toiletries, new clothing, and other goods for gift boxes for So Others Might Eat (SOME). Join us Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. in Shallenberger Hall as we prepare the items in gift boxes for clients of SOME. For full list of items, contact Myra Houser.

POINSETTIAS. Purchase a poinsettia this season to honor or remember a friend or loved one. Forms are available in the Narthex or church office; completed forms are due Monday, December 17. We’ll place poinsettias in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 22.