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February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP
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FEBRUARY 23, 2014 SEVENTH 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
Improvisation on NEW BRITAIN John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME
John Appiah-Duffell
HYMN 623
Woke Up This Morning WOKE UP
We sing in call-and-response style as each verse begins. Cantor sings the first phrase of each verse as a solo, then all join in singing.
CALL TO WORSHIP John Appiah-Duffell Young and old, sons and daughters of God, all you who are the FKXGTUG 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 Witness Spiritual / arr. Hall Johnson (1888-1970) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor
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. IVING THE ORD OF OD Para Biblias en espaĂąol o traducciĂłn del servicio en espaĂąol, por favor hablar con un ujier.
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HEBREW LESSON, P. 93
Leviticus 19: 1 - 2, 9 - 18 Edgar Palacios
PSALTER, P. 494
Psalm 119: 33 - 40 Dwayne Pinkney
EPISTLE LESSON, P.927
1 Corinthians 3: 10 Ō 11, 16 - 23 John Appiah-Duffell
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect, for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Matthew 5 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 786
Matthew 5: 38 - 48 Jason Smith This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
HYMN 579
Standing in the Need of Prayer
PENITENT
We sing verses 1, 3 and 4.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Amy Butler
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 Jason Smith
MUSICAL REFLECTION
INVITATION
John Dautzenberg
G IVING AND S ERVING
MUSICAL OFFERING
Amy Butler
Midnight Cry Greg Day, Chuck Day, arr. Tom Fettke Sanctuary Choir
HYMN 50
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
Amy Butler
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 592
Amy Butler Every Time I Feel the Spirit
PENTECOST 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 Improvisation on LIFT EVERY VOICE 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 March 2, Transfiguration Sunday, are Exodus 24: 12 - 18; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1: 16 - 21; Matthew 17: 1 - 9. 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; 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 DurhamBates; 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 Appiah-Duffell; Ginette Lambert, mother of Pierre Mathieu, friend of Paul Rosstead; 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-inlaw of Courtney Rice; Carol Sunde; Ernie and Peggy Williams. WORSHIP
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Today we conclude our series, reading stories of Jesus beginning his ministry and laying the groundwork, the basics of who he was and what he came to do, while we also think about our own community, Calvary Baptist Church, and five defining values of our congregation. The artwork is created 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. 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 MARTHA STEARNS MARSHALL PULPIT EXCHANGE Next Sunday, March 2, we welcome Rev. Dr. John Ballenger, Senior Pastor at Woodbrook Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland to our pulpit. Pastor Amy will preach at Woodbrook. HVAC REPLACEMENT. On Wednesday, February 26 (weather permitting) new HVAC equipment will be installed for the Sanctuary. If all goes as planned, heating system will be operational next Sunday, March 2, but it is possible that weather or other complications will result in no heat. Please be prepared for the possibility of a comfortably cold Sanctuary next week. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, BEING CHURCH: A CONVERSATION. Join us February 26, 6:30 p.m. in G310-11, for the second meeting in our two-part series as we discuss what it means to be church and engage with CalvaryĹ?U EQPITGICVKQPCN XCNWGU Contact Trey Sullivan. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT. We meet each Friday, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the Teen Room for Zumba (G3) and in the gym for soccer (GB). Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar. 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 - 4:00 p.m., in celebrating the marriage of Ashley and Jeb Becker. We 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. MARCH 2 TRAVEL INFORMATION SESSION: Join us for an informational lunch Sunday, March 2, for details on registration costs and travel. Contact Jason Smith. We will discuss the travel opportunities below. Ĺ– Ĺ– Ĺ–
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Calvary Baptist Church DC, March 11 An author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, Brian D. McLaren joins us at Calvary for a special conversation with Pastor Amy. 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. Join us Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at calvarydc.org.
church movements with Pastor Edgar. Proposed trip, fall, 2014.
Practicing  Your  Faith  during  Lent  WORSHIP  SERIES:  SPEAKING  OF  SIN.  On  March  5,  we  enter  Lent  and  venture  into  a  season  of  confession  and  introspection.   In  worship,  we  will  unearth  and  reexamine  some  language  ƒ„‘—– •‹Â? –Šƒ– ™‡ǯ† —•—ƒŽŽ› ’”‡ˆ‡” –‘ ‹‰Â?‘”‡Ǥ How  does  speaking  of  sin  help  us  get  real  about  relationship  with  God,  and  with  each  other?   Â
ASH  WEDNESDAY.   We  gather  for  a  time  of  reflection  and  the  imposition  of  ashes  on  Ash  Wednesday,  March  5.  Two  services  available:  noon  service  in  the  Sanctuary,  and  6:30  p.m.  service  in  the  Chapel.  At  12:30  p.m.,  following  the  noon  service,  Calvary  pastors  will  provide  imposition  of  ashes  to  passersby  on  the  street  outside  the  sanctuary.  Contact  Amy  Butler.   Â
LENTEN  LUNCHES.  Bring  your  lunch  to  the  Chapel  and  join  us  Thursdays,  March  13,  20,  27,  and  April  3  and  10,  12:15-Ââ€?12:45  p.m.,  for  fun,  informal  discussion  on  the  upcoming  weekǯ• Gospel  Lessons.  Panera  sandwich/salad  boxes  are  available  for  $10.00  but  must  be  ordered  and  paid  for  by  the  Wednesday  before  the  lunchČ„ contact  Jason  Smith.  Want  to  help  lead  one  week?  Contact  Trey  Sullivan.  Â
FESTIVAL  CHOIR.  Join  us  in  rehearsals  beginning  Sunday,  March  9,  1:00Č‚2:00  ’ǤÂ?Ǥ ‹Â? –Š‡ —•‹… —‹–‡Ǥ ‡ǯŽŽ ”‡Š‡ƒ”•‡ ˆ‘” •‹š ™‡‡Â?•ǥ and  then  sing  in  worship  on  Easter  Day.  All  are  welcome!  Contact  Cheryl  Branham.  Â
CONSIDERING  BAPTISM?  We  are  excited  to  be  in  preparation  for  some  baptisms  on  Easter  Day.  If  you  are  thinking  about  baptism,  contact  Pastor  Edgar.  Â
WIN ACTION CANDIDATES FORUM. Join the Washington Interfaith Network in launching a campaign of solidarity around the goals of affordable housing, youth services, and job fairness, to make DC a better place to live for everyone, Thursday, March 6, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Church, 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. 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 Appiah-Duffell Deacon of the Week (duffell@gmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org