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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER The Community of Calvary Baptist Church Gathers

THE WORSHIP OF GOD August 17, 2014 10:50 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Unplugged 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP PREPARING

O THE DEEP, DEEP LOVE OF JESUS Samuel Francis Trey Sullivan

WELCOME SINGING AS WE GATHER

Abbey Ammerman TO GOD BE THE GLORY / A DIOS DEMOS GLORIA

To God be the glory, great things he hath done So loved he the world that he gave us his Son Who yielded his life an atonement for sin And opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Refrain.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice O come to the Father through Jesus the Son And give him the glory, great things he hath done.

A Dios demos Gloria, pues grande es él Su amore s inmenso y a su Hijo nos dio Quien fue a la cruz do sufrió muerte cruel Y así de los cielos las puertas abrió.

Coro.

Dad loor al Señor, oiga el mundo su voz Dad loor al Señor, nos gozamos en Dios Vengamos al Padre y a su Hijo Jesús Y démosle gloria por su gran poder.

Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Refrain.

Dios es el Maestro, potente Hacedor Y grande es el gozo que Cristo nos da Mas nuestro asombro será aún mayor Al ver a Jesús que en su gloria vendrá. Coro.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Abbey Ammerman

We are a family – all of us children of the same Father, sharing a common home, a common table, and a common concern.

We are a fellowship – on pilgrimage together to the city with foundations whose architect and builder is God. We are one body – Christ’s body, and each of us is a part of it, working together to accomplish Christ’s purpose for our world.

We are the church of Jesus Christ – one with our ancient past, one with our approaching future. Together, today, let us worship God. PRAYER

Abbey Ammerman

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Abbey Ammerman

La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también.

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

SINGING AS COMMUNITY

HERE WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE

Here we gather as God’s people with our friends from far and near Let our voices sound with praises knowing Christ has called us here Now we seek and greet each other, now in joy approach our friends Here we mingle, bound together as to all our love extends.

A MUSICAL MOMENT FROM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Children of Calvary Trey Sullivan

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD HEBREW LESSON

Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Lorena Pereira

Después de estas cosas vino la palabra de Jehová a Abram en visión diciendo: --No temas, Abram, yo soy tu escudo, y tu recompensa será grande. Respondió Abram: --Señor Jehová, ¿qué me darás, si no me has dado hijos y el mayordomo de mi casa es ese Eliezer, el damasceno? Dijo también Abram: --Como no me has dado prole, mi heredero será un esclavo nacido en mi casa.

Luego vino a él palabra de Jehová, diciendo: --No te heredará este, sino que un hijo tuyo será el que te herede. Entonces lo llevó fuera y le dijo: --Mira hora los cielos y cuenta las estrellas, si es que las puedes contar. Y añadió: Así sera tu descendencia. Abram creyó a Jehová y le fue contado por justicia. Jehová le dijo: Yo soy Jehová, que te saqué de Ur de los caldeos para darte a heredar esta tierra. Abram respondió: --Señor Jehová, ¿en qué conoceré que la he de heredar?

Jehová le dijo: --Tráeme una becerra de tres años, una cabra de tres años y un carnero de tres años; y una tórtola y un palomino. Tomó Abram todos estos animales, los partió por la mitad y puso cada mitad enfrente de la otra; pero no partió las aves. Y descendían aves de rapiña sobre los cuerpos muertos, pero Abram las ahuyentaba. A la caída del sol cayó sobre Abram un profundo sopor, y el temor de una gran oscuridad cayó sobre él. Entonces Jehová le dijo: --Ten por cierto que tu descendencia habitará en tierra ajena, será esclava allí y será oprimida cuatrocientos años. Pero también a la nación a la cual servirán juzgaré yo; y después de esto saldrán con gran riqueza. Tú, en tanto, te reunirás en paz con tus padres y serás sepultado en buena vejez.

45Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. 3Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.

4Then

Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. 10You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. 11I will provide for you there—since there are five more years of famine to come—so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.’ 12And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you. 13You must tell my father how greatly I am honored in Egypt, and all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.” 14Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. 15And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.

TESTIMONY SINGING OUR ALLELUIAS Alleluia, Alleluia.

Alleluia, Alleluia, O Alleluia. (repeat)

Betty Mein Unplugged Music Team and Congregation

GOSPEL LESSON

Matthew 15: 21 - 28 Elijah Zehyoue

21Jesus

left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 23But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” 24He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” 26He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” 27She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 28Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Saliendo Jesús de allí, se fue a la region de Tiro y de Sidón. Entonces una mujer cananea que había salido de aquella región comenzó a gritar y a decirle: --íSeñor, Hijo de David, ten misericordia de mí! Mi hija es gravemente atormentada por un demonio. Pero Jesús no le respondió palabra. Entonces, acercándose sus discípulos, le rogaron diciendo: --Despídela, pues viene gritando detrás de nosotros. El, respondiendo, dijo: --No soy enviado sino a las ovejas perdidas de la casa de Israel. Entonces ella vino y se postró ante él, diciendo: --íSeñor, socórreme! Respondiendo él, dijo: --No está bien tomar el pan de los hijos y echarlo a los perros. Ella dijo: --Sí, Señor; pero aun los perros comen de las migajas que caen de la mesa de sus amos. Entonces, respondiendo Jesús, dijo: --íMujer, grande es tu fe! Hágase contigo como quieres. Y su hija fue sanada desde aquella hora.

This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. SINGING OUR PRAYER

BECAUSE HE LIVES / PORQUE ÉL VIVE

God sent his Son, they called him Jesus; he came to love, heal, and forgive.

He lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Refrain.

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone.

Because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.

Grato es tener a un tierno niño; tocar su piel gozo nos da.

Pero es mejor la dulce calma que Cristo el Rey nos puede dar, pues vivo está.

Coro.

Porque él vive triunfaré mañana, porque él vive ya no hay temor.

Porque yo séque el futuro es suyo, la vida vale más y sólo por él.

And then one day I’ll cross the river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain.

And then as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know he reigns.

Refrain.

PRAYER

Allyson Robinson

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.

CALVARY UNPLUGGED

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: WHEN WILL THINGS GET BACK TO NORMAL? Allyson Robinson

MUSICAL REFLECTION

Unplugged Music Team

GIVING AND SERVING INVITATION

Ashley Coates Becker

MUSICAL OFFERING

DEAR REFUGE OF MY WEARY SOUL Anne Steele Trey Sullivan

SINGING OUR DEDICATION

UNO MÁS / ONE BY ONE

Uno más, uno más, compartiendo a Jesucristo con amor.

One by one, one by one, reaching people where we meet them one by one. (repeat) PRAYER

Ashley Coates Becker

BECOMING DISCIPLES INVITATION

Allyson Robinson

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

SINGING OUR INVITATION

TRUST AND OBEY / PARA ANDAR CON JESÚS

When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Para andar con Jesús no hay senda mejor que guarder sus mandatos de amor.

Obedientes a él siempre habremos de ser, y tendremos de Cristo el poder.

Coro.

Obedecer, y confiar en Jesús, es la regla marcada para andar en la luz.

But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay.

For the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey.

Refrain.

No podremos probar sus delicias sin par si seguimos mundano el placer.

Disfrutamos su amor y divino favor al ser fieles en obedecer. Coro.

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 SINGING OUR BENEDICTION

Allyson Robinson 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.

CLOSING

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR Annie Hawks Trey Sullivan

Bravo! and thanks to today’s Unplugged Music Team: Trey Sullivan, guitar and Cheryl Branham, piano.

Following worship, please stay for refreshments and fellowship here in Woodward Hall. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you!

Lectionary Passages for August 24, 11th Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 1:8 – 2:10; Isaiah 51:1–8; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13–20.

ALLELUIA. Excerpt from the choral setting by Ralph Manuel. BECAUSE HE LIVES / PORQUE ÉL VIVE, Chalice Hymnal No. 562. Words: Gloria and William J. Gaither; © 1971, 1995 , Chalice Press; tr Sid D. Guillén; © 1997 CANTOS DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN / SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP, Editorial Mundo Hispano. HERE WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE. Words: Daniel B. Merrick; © 1995 Chalice Press. MAKE US ONE. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala; © 1991 Word Music, Inc and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. TO GOD BE THE GLORY / A DIOS DEMOS GLORIA, Chalice Hymnal No. 72. Words: Fanny J. Crosby, 1875; tr Adolfo Robleto, © 1978 CASA BAUTISTA DE PUBLICACIONES. TRUST AND OBEY / PARA ANDAR CON JESÚS, Chalice Hymnal No. 556. Words: John H. Sammis (1887); tr Vicente Mendoza; © 1997 CANTOS DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN / SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP, Editorial Mundo Hispano. UNO MÁS / ONE BY ONE. Words and Music: David Justice; tr. Russell Herrington, © 1990 Van Ness Press Inc; © 1997 CANTOS DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN / SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP, Editorial Mundo Hispano. All rights reserved. Calvary is licensed under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A719662.

Cover Photo by Tim Daniels © 2010; www.flickr.com/photos/lapseoftheshutter/5679227935, available under license CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

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; Andria Hollis and her new born baby boy; Carmen James, Corina López’ 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; Carol Sunde.

WORSHIP CALVARY UNPLUGGED: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. For six weeks, we gather in Woodward Hall for worship, to share in a less formal holy time together. This summer, as our community experiences a time of change, we look at stories of the fathers and mothers of the Hebrew people and their journey through change to the fulfillment of God’s promises to them. How can we build and strengthen our community through change? We’ll find out together. Unplugged is a perfect opportunity to participate in worship. Interested?

Contact Cheryl Branham. Join us for Calvary Unplugged this summer, Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m., through August 31.

WELCOME PASTORAL RESIDENTS ERICA LEA AND ELIJAH ZEHYOUE Pastor Erica is originally from Houston, TX. Her favorite places to go growing up, and still are, the library and church! Her favorite parts of church life are potlucks and community quality time together. Erica studied Behavioral Science at San Jacinto College, Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies at Texas A&M, and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor University. She has worked with churches in Wyoming, North Carolina and Texas, and served as interim pastor at Houston Mennonite Church this summer. Erica's favorite teachers are Flannery O'Connor, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Mollie Katzen. She enjoys cooking, blogging, art, and traveling. Erica blogs at olgaproverbs31.wordpress.com.

Pastor Elijah is originally from Liberia, West Africa, but grew up in Baton Rouge, LA. At the age of 16, he experienced his call to ministry and has been active in various ministry settings ever since. Elijah has served at University Baptist Church in Baton Rouge on the Youth and Pastoral ministry leadership teams. He served for four years with Passport Summer Camps as a Bible Study leader, Missions Coordinator, Camp Pastor, and Director. Most recently, Elijah was Director of Youth Programs at University Church in Hyde Park, Chicago. Elijah earned his B.A. in History with honors, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Morehouse College, and his M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School. He is a big New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers football fan.

TODAY COMBINED ADULT AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL. This summer we’re studying Walter Brueggemann’s Mandate to Difference: An Invitation to the Contemporary Church. Join us in the Chapel, Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Contact Pastor Edgar or Trey Sullivan for information. All are welcome!

August 17 Can We Hope? Can Hope Be Divided?, with Allyson Robinson August 24 Spirit-Led Imagination: Reality Practiced in a Sub-Version, with Daniel Alcazar-Roman August 31 You Cannot Fool Your Nephesh, with Rick Goodman Conclusion, with Daniel Alcazar-Roman COMING UP CALVARY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Visit www.calvarydc.org/events/ for a current listing of upcoming Calvary programs and events.

USHERS NEEDED: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! Calvary’s team of ushers needs new volunteers to serve one Sunday each month. It's fun way to participate at Calvary and to meet people in the community, and schedules are flexible. Contact Chuck Andreatta if you'd like to help out, chuck.andreatta@fiscal.treasury.gov.

CALVARY SMALL GROUPS meet Thursday, August 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Butler Hall for fun, food, and Psalm texts.

Contact Trey Sullivan.

CALVARY DINNERS. Calvary deacons and leadership are hosting dinners each Saturday evening in August, to create a time for fellowship and conversation within our community. Please RSVP to the host, confirm your attendance, and make plans to contribute to the meal if you are able. Join us! August 23, RSVP to Susan Sevier, songandseminary@gmail.com.

ALL-COME CHOIR. Singers of all ages, join us for All-Come Choir on the final Sunday of each summer month, rehearsing 10:00 a.m. in Music Suite and singing in worship at 11:00 a.m. If you love to sing, All-Come Choir is for you! Final opportunity coming up August 31, to conclude the Unplugged series. Contact Cheryl Branham.

THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH INSTALLATION SERVICE of Rev. Dr. Amy Butler is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 5, 4:00 p.m. Interested in attending with a group from Calvary? We’re making plans to charter a bus for the day. Sign up during Coffee Hour, or online at http://calvarydc.org/bustoinstallationservice/ Contact Trey Sullivan for information.

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 continue to discuss the transitions and changes occurring at Calvary this year and share our thoughts, suggestions and questions.

C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Edgar Palacios Allyson Robinson Paul Rosstead Trey Sullivan Elijah Zehyoue

Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Pastor, Calvary Burmese Church (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Pastoral Resident (elea@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) 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) Pastoral Resident (ezehyoue@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

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Abbey Ammerman

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

Deacon of the Week (abbey.ammerman@gmail.com)

202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org