July 20, 2014 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP JULY 20, 2014 10:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
OF
GOD
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TIME OF PRAYER WORSHIP
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
1. Largo, from Cello Sonata, RV 47 Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) Todd Baldwin, Trombone
WELCOME
Rachel Johnson
HYMN 64
We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God ELLACOMBE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Trey Sullivan
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us give thanks: For our ancestors in the faith, who have made this day of gathering with God’s people a reality. For our sisters and brothers in the faith, who are journeying with us toward new mercies every morning. For our sisters and brothers in the faith, with whom we share the hope and the joy we know in Christ who lives among us. Let us live as faithful stewards of both past and promise, blessing the ancient story and celebrating the new day together. Let us worship God!
INVOCATION
Trey Sullivan
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Trey Sullivan
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.
A TIME WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION
Jodi Smith and Roberto Ortiz 2. Allegro, from Cello Sonata, RV 47 Antonio Vivaldi Todd Baldwin, Trombone
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 22
Genesis 28: 10 – 19a Trey Sullivan
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.
PSALTER 765
Psalm 139: 1 - 12 Amelia Taylor, Cantor
We sing and read responsively.
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 919 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Romans 8: 12 - 25 Amparo Palacios Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Amelia Taylor, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Adapted from Matthew 13 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 794
Matthew 13: 24 – 30, 36 - 43 Allyson Robinson
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
HYMN 33
How Great Thou Art / ¡Cuán grande es él!
We sing these four verses, alternating English and Spanish languages.
O STORE GUD
O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee How great thou art, how great thou art! Señor mi Dios, al contemplar los cielos El firmamento y las estrellas mil Al oír tu voz en los potentes truenos Y ver brillar el sol en su cenit. Coro: Mi corazón entona la canción ¡Cuán grande es él! ¡Cuán grande es él! Mi corazón entona la canción ¡Cuán grande es él! ¡Cuán grande es él! When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. Refrain. Al recorrer los montes y los valles Y ver las bellas flores al pasar Al escuchar el canto de las aves Y el murmurar del claro manantial. Coro.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Rachel Johnson
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
Roll with the Changes: Even When It’s Messy Allyson Robinson
MUSICAL REFLECTION
Todd Baldwin, Trombone
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION
Amparo Palacios
MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN 50
3. Largo, from Cello Sonata, RV 47 Antonio Vivaldi Todd Baldwin, Trombone 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
Amparo Palacios
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 699
Allyson Robinson Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
DARWALL’S 148TH
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
Allyson Robinson
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
Allyson Robinson 4. Allegro, from Cello Sonata, RV 47 Antonio Vivaldi Todd Baldwin, Trombone
Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you! Scripture passages for July 27, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, are Genesis 29: 15 – 28; Psalm 119: 129 – 136; Romans 8: 26 – 39; Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52. How Great Thou Art / ¡Cuán grande es él! Words by Stuart K. Hine (b. 1899); translation, Arturo W. Hotton Rives. Cantos de Alabanza y Adoración / Songs of Praise and Worship, Editorial Mundo Hispano, © 1997. All rights reserved. Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, © 1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. All rights reserved. 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. Calvary is licensed to reprint under OneLicense.net #A-719662 and CCLI #430459.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Teddi Angelov, Liubov Russell’s friend; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, Cindy Cho’s niece; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; Carolyn Crumpler, Amy Shaw’s grandmother; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gibson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Carmen James, Corina López’s friend; Morry Johnson, Ashley Becker’s friend; Aileen Jones, Kathie Lansing’s mother; Michael Keller, Phil and Nancy Renfrow’s friend; Lynne Mayfield, Jay Mayfield’s mother; Robin Myers and her family; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, Amy Dale’s friend; Amelia Powell, Andrea Powell’s mother; Rochelle Powell, Eva Powell’s grandmother; Will Regas, Katie Harvey’s cousin; Amelia Rogers, Ben Rogers’ mother; Scott Singley, Courtney Rice’s brother-in-law; Andi Sullivan; Carol Sunde. WORSHIP MUSIC NOTES. Today we welcome trombonist Todd Baldwin. Todd has a distinguished career with The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and he is on faculty at American University. We also welcome back Amelia Taylor, our Soprano Soloist and Section Leader. Thanks to Todd and Amelia for leading us in music today! CALVARY UNPLUGGED BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY. Join us, 11:00 a.m. in Woodward Hall, for six weeks of summer worship in a more casual style, July 27 – August 31. Pastor Allyson continues her sermon series, Roll with the Changes. Since it is the final Sunday of the month, All-Come Choir provides music. If you love to sing, join us in the Music Suite at 10:00 a.m. to rehearse. Interested in participating in Unplugged this summer? Contact Cheryl Branham. TODAY COMBINED ADULT AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL meets in the Chapel at 9:45 a.m. to discuss Walter Brueggemann’s Mandate to Difference: An Invitation to the Contemporary Church. Contact Pastor Edgar for information. COMING UP QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Ice cream will be served! Contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@gmail.com. NEIGHBORHOOD CANVAS. Wednesday, July 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Washington Interfaith Network Congregations host a gathering to build relationships and engage neighboring residents, employees, and institutions. Drew Bongiovanni, mdrewbongiovanni@gmail.com, can provide information and answer questions. CALVARY SMALL GROUPS meet Thursdays, July 31, August 7 & 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for fun, food, and Psalm texts. Contact Trey Sullivan. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Camp Fraser, Friday to Sunday, August 1 - 3. Children of all ages are invited; children under six should be accompanied by a parent. Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and Bible study. Contact Eugenia Reyes.
CALVARY TRANSITIONS
This year is a time of transition for Calvary. With lots of changes ahead, find updates in this box as well as on our website, Twitter, and Facebook page. For questions or suggestions about our transition, email transitions@calvarydc.org, call the church office, or visit calvarydc.org/calvary-transitions. CALVARY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS are invited to gather for a few minutes of prayer, 10:50 a.m. each Sunday before worship, as we pray for discernment amid many Calvary transitions and changes. CALVARY CONVERSATIONS Join us the second Sunday of each month in the Chapel following worship and coffee hour as we talk about the transitions and changes occurring at Calvary and share our thoughts, suggestions and questions. ERICA LEA AND ELIJAH ZEHYOUE join Calvary's staff on August 10 as our first Pastoral Residents! They are making plans to move to DC, just as we are making plans to welcome them. Your help is needed! Contact Eva Powell, residency@calvarydc.org, and sign up now to contribute to this vital work for Calvary’s future: • Put together welcome packets • Plan welcome events • Join a team of lay leaders to provide regular guidance and feedback • Help with additional needs
GRAND-SLAM BRIDAL SHOWER for Courtney Rice and Holly Miller. Join us Sunday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. in Butler Hall, for refreshments and games. All are invited: the shower is co-ed and children are welcome. In lieu of gifts, Courtney and Holly invite you to make a donation to Shalom Scholarship. Donate online at Calvary ‘s web site, or write a check and note the gift in honor of Courtney and Holly's wedding. Help us plan for food and beverages and send your RSVP by July 27. Contact Ashley Becker, ashleydcoates@gmail.com. THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH INSTALLATION SERVICE of Rev. Dr. Amy Butler is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m. Interested in attending the service with a group from Calvary? Plans are being made to charter a bus for that day. Contact Trey Sullivan for info. C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Myra Houser Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Allyson Robinson Paul Rosstead Trey Sullivan
Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) 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) Transitional Pastor (arobinson@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Spiritual Formation Coordinator (tsullivan@calvarydc.org)
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Jay Mayfield
Deacon of the Week (mayfieldjay@gmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org