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February 16, 2014 Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP
OF
GOD
FEBRUARY 16, 2014 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
11:00 A.M.
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 WORSHIP PRELUDE
Madrigal in E-flat Major Alexandre Guilmant (1837 - 1911) John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME
John Taylor
HYMN 655
Community of Christ
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CALL TO WORSHIP Amy Butler Young and old, sons and daughters of God, all you who are the diverse ETGCVKQPU QH )QFĹ?U KOCIKPCVKQP CPF NQXG LQKP KP RTCKUG and thanksgiving as we worship the One who brings us together! We come to this place, bringing our varied stories, our unique gifts, and our distinct calls to serve. We come together in partnership and mission, knowing that we CTG ECNNGF VQ DG VJG EJWTEJ VQ EGNGDTCVG )QFĹ?U RTGUGPEG VQ UGTXG others, to seek justice, to offer the hope of the Resurrected Christ. We are called to be the body of ChristĹ?a community of believers, a household of faith, a communion of saints, the people of the covenant. We are called to the one hope of our high callingĹ?one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God. As members of the body of Christ, we covenant together in this hour to build on our sure foundation of Jesus Christ our .QTF CPF VQ UGGM VJG XKUKQP QH %JTKUVĹ?U JQRG HQT VJG YQTNF Let us worship God! INVOCATION
Edgar Palacios
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Edgar Palacios
La paz del SeĂąor sea contigo. Y contigo tambiĂŠn. 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. A TIME WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION
Amy Butler Come Just As You Are Arr. Carol Tornquist Elizabeth Beavers, Mezzo-Soprano
Congregation standing; la congregaciĂłn 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 pĂĄginas se refieren a las Biblias en el santuario. Para Biblias en espaĂąol o traducciĂłn del servicio en espaĂąol, por favor hablar con un ujier.
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 163
Deuteronomy 30: 15 - 20 Edgar Palacios
PSALTER 759
Psalm 119: 1 - 8 Elizabeth Beavers, Cantor
We sing and read responsively.
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 927
1 Corinthians 3: 1 - 9 John Taylor
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Elizabeth Beavers, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Do not swear by heaven for it is the throne of God, nor by the earth for it is his footstool. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Matthew 5 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 786
Matthew 5: 21 - 37 Amy Butler This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 681
Verse 1, Choir / Verses 2 - 3, All We repeat verse 1 to conclude.
O God, We Bear the Imprint of Your Face RAUMATI BEACH
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Edgar Palacios
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. SERMON
Identity Ŗ Values Ŗ Mission: People Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION
INVITATION
John Dautzenberg
G IVING AND S ERVING
Daniel Alcázar Román
MUSICAL OFFERING, HYMN 689 Verse 1, Choir / Verse 2, All Verse 3, Solo / Verse 4, All Verse 5, Choir / Verse 6, All
HYMN 50
We Are Not Our Own YARNTON
Sanctuary Choir and Congregation 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
Daniel Alcázar Román
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 637
Amy Butler For All the Saints
We sing verses 1, 3 and 5.
SINE NOMINE
During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment 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 Postlude on ST. ANNE Healey Willan (1880 - 1968) 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! Scripture passages for February 23, Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany: Leviticus 19: 1 - 2, 9 - 18; Psalm 119: 33 - 40; 1 Corinthians 3: 10 - 11, 16 - 23; Matthew 5: 38-48. 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
Jojo Angdisen; Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; family and friends of Molly Carr, wife of Kenneth Carr, who died Monday, February 10; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Shaw; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Penny Eller, friend of Kim Sisk; Catherine Friesen, friend of Michelle Harris-Love; Gail Ousley Gibson, friend of Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Carmen James, friend of Corina López; Betty Johanna, friend of John AppiahDuffell; Lynne Mayfield, mother of Jay Mayfield; Sabrina McEwen, daughter of Sarah Livingston; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, friend of Amy Dale; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Rochelle Powell, grandmother of Eva Powell; Amelia Rogers, mother of Ben Rogers; Scott Singley, brother-in-law of Courtney Rice; Carol Sunde; Ernie and Peggy Williams. WE CELEBRATE with Leigh Powell Mayfield and Jay Mayfield on the birth of their daughter, Lauren Olivia, Thursday, February 6, weighing in at 6 lbs. 3.5 oz, 19.25 in. Prayers and best wishes for the Powell Mayfield family!
WORSHIP
,GHQWLW\ 9DOXHV 0LVVLRQ. During the season following Epiphany, we read stories of Jesus beginning his ministry and laying the groundwork, the basics of who he was and YJCV JG ECOG VQ FQ 9GŏNN TGCF VJG )QURGN texts and think about our own community,
Calvary Baptist Church, and five defining values of our church. The artwork for our series is an original piece by our very own Michelle Harris-Love! TODAY ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, TURN UP THE LIGHT: A JOURNEY THROUGH EPIPHANY. During this season after Epiphany, Adult Sunday School follows the Lectionary Gospel Passages, walking with the disciples to uncover the light of Christ as we move toward the season of Lent. Check the bulletin for upcoming Lectionary texts. Contact Trey Sullivan. MUSIC FOR KIDS. Children of all ages, and their parents, are invited to the Music Suite today, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m., so grab a snack and join WU 6JGUG YGGMN[ UGUUKQPU RTGRCTG WU VQ UKPI KP YQTUJKR &QPĹ?V OKUU out! Contact Cheryl Branham for information. COMING UP FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT, Friday, February 21, 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Jeongseon Choi, chamber@fmmc.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, BEING CHURCH: A CONVERSATION. In this two week series, February 19 and 26, we discuss what it means to be church. Feb 19, we focus on biblical foundations of church and the church in today's world. Feb 26, we engage with the five values Calvary claims as a congregation. Contact Pastor Amy. CALVARY SEEKS PASTORAL RESIDENT. Calvary Baptist Church is searching for an outstanding new seminary graduate to participate in a unique Pastoral Residency Program. Applications are available online; completed applications are due February 28. Questions? Email residency@calvarydc.org. COATES BECKER WEDDING CELEBRATION. Please join us Saturday, March 1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in celebrating the marriage of Jeb and Ashley Becker. We will gather in Butler Hall for a tea party (fancy dress optional). Jeb and Ashley are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Contact Carol Blythe, blythe-goodman@comcast.net. ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS ANNUAL GATHERING. This May 2 to 4, a group of Calvary members and friends will be travelling to Portland, Maine to participate with other congregations in the Alliance of Baptists Annual Gathering, with VJG VJGOG Ĺ‘1PG *WOCPKV[ %WNVKXCVKPI 4CEKCN CPF Economic Justice.Ĺ’ All are welcome to participate. Join us for an informational lunch Sunday, March 2, for details on registration costs and travel. Contact Jason Smith. WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL INFORMATION SESSION. The Wild Goose Festival, June 26 to 29, KU Ĺ‘C EQOOWPKV[ ICVJGTGF CV VJG KPVGTUGEVKQP QH LWUVKEG URKTKVWCNKV[ OWUKE CPF CTV Ĺ’ ;QW CTG KPXKVGF VQ NGCTP OQTG CDQWV the festival from Calvary folks who have experienced it firsthand! Join us for an informational lunch Sunday, March 2, for details on registration costs and travel. Contact Jason Smith. USHERS NEEDED FOR 2014. Contact Chuck Andreatta, Chuck.Andreatta@bpd.treas.gov, to learn about this easy and fun way to serve the Calvary community.
Compelling Conversations, with Brian McLaren Calvary Baptist Church DC, March 11
An author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, Brian D. McLaren joins us for a special conversation at Calvary. A former college English teacher and pastor, Brian is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. His latest book, We Make the Road by Walking, will be released in June, 2014. Join us Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. Tickets to this Compelling Conversations event are $10.00, available at calvarydc.org.
WIN ACTION CANDIDATES FORUM LED. Join the Washington Interfaith Network in helping to launch a campaign of solidarity to organize around affordable housing, youth services, and fair jobs to make DC a better place to live for all. Participate in this special WIN forum directed by young adult leaders, Thursday, March 6, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at All Souls Church Unitarian, 1500 Harvard Street NW. Contact Drew Bongiovani, mdrewbongiovanni@gmail.com THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Ĺ‘AUTOBEEROGRAPHY:Ĺ’ TELLING OUR SPIRITUAL STORIES. During the next season of ToD, beginning March 18, weĹ?ll focus on spiritual autobiography, discover biblical stories, and discuss modern spiritual memoirs. Spoiler alert: weĹ?ll also tell our own spiritual stories. KID POWER GARDEN ART. %CNXCT[Ĺ?U TGUKFGPV RCTVPGT Kid Power, is working on a creative peace mural made out of plastic newspaper bags, to display in one of their gardens. Can you contribute? See our collection box in the main office, or contact Katie Harvey, katherine.s.harvey@gmail.com. C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Myra Houser Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith Trey Sullivan
Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Communications Coordinator (mhouser@calvarydc.org) 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) Spiritual Formation Coordinator (tsullivan@calvarydc.org)
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John Taylor
Deacon of the Week (johntaylorpr@gmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org