2014 11 09

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP

OF

GOD

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

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.

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G ATHERING FOR W ORSHIP PRELUDE

Elegy George Thalben-Ball (1896 – 1987) John Dautzenberg, Organ

WELCOME

Sabrina Jawed

PROCESSION, HYMN 284

Gather Us In

GATHER US IN

CALL TO WORSHIP We gather today because we have been given much.

“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required.”

Sabrina Jawed

We gather because we have high hopes for ourselves, our church, our world. “‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’”

We gather because the future is uncertain and the paths there unknown.

“Your word, O God, is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

We gather because you call to us, Lord.

“O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”

We gather to worship God! INVOCATION

Sabrina Jawed

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

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

Sabrina Jawed

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 To follow the words silently, see Hymn 408.

Erica Lea Come, Share the Lord DIVERNON

Amelia Taylor, 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. 187

Joshua 24:1-3a, 13-25 Elijah Zehyoue 1Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. 2And Joshua said to all the people, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Long ago your ancestors—Terah and his sons Abraham and Nahor—lived beyond the Euphrates and served other gods. 3Then I took your father Abraham from beyond the River and led him through all the land of Canaan and made his offspring many.

13I

gave you a land on which you had not laboured, and towns that you had not built, and you live in them; you eat the fruit of vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.

14Now

therefore revere the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15Now if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.’ 16Then

the people answered, ‘Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods; 17for it is the LORD our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 18and the LORD drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.’ 19But

Joshua said to the people, ‘You cannot serve the LORD, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. 20If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after having done you good.’ 21And the people said to Joshua, ‘No, we will serve the LORD!’ 22Then Joshua said to the people, ‘You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD, to serve him.’ And they said, ‘We are witnesses.’ 23He said, ‘Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel.’

24The people said to Joshua, ‘The LORD our God we will serve, and him we will obey.’ 25So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made statutes and ordinances for them at Shechem.

1Reunió

Josué a todas las tribus de Israel en Siquem, y llamó a los ancianos de Israel, sus príncipes, sus jueces y sus oficiales; y se presentaron delante de Dios. 2 Y dijo Josué a todo el pueblo: Así dice Jehová, Dios de Israel: Vuestros padres habitaron antiguamente al otro lado del río, esto es, Taré, padre de Abraham y de Nacor; y servían a dioses extraños. 3 Y yo tomé a vuestro padre Abraham del otro lado del río, y lo traje por toda la tierra de Canaán, y aumenté su descendencia.

14Ahora,

pues, temed a Jehová, y servidle con integridad y en verdad; y quitad de entre vosotros los dioses a los cuales sirvieron vuestros padres al otro lado del río, y en Egipto; y servid a Jehová. 15Y si mal os parece servir a Jehová, escogeos hoy a quién sirváis; si a los dioses a quienes sirvieron vuestros padres, cuando estuvieron al otro lado del río, o a los dioses de los amorreos en cuya tierra habitáis; pero yo y mi casa serviremos a Jehová.

16Entonces

el pueblo respondió y dijo: Nunca tal acontezca, que dejemos a Jehová para servir a otros dioses; 17porque Jehová nuestro Dios es el que nos sacó a nosotros y a nuestros padres de la tierra de Egipto, de la casa de servidumbre; el que ha hecho estas grandes señales, y nos ha guardado por todo el camino por donde hemos andado, y en

todos los pueblos por entre los cuales pasamos. 18Y Jehová arrojó de delante de nosotros a todos los pueblos, y al amorreo que habitaba en la tierra; nosotros, pues, también serviremos a Jehová, porque él es nuestro Dios.

19Entonces

Josué dijo al pueblo: No podréis servir a Jehová, porque él es Dios santo, y Dios celoso; no sufrirá vuestras rebeliones y vuestros pecados. 20Si dejareis a Jehová y sirviereis a dioses ajenos, él se volverá y os hará mal, y os consumirá, después que os ha hecho bien.

21El pueblo entonces dijo a Josué: No, sino que a Jehová serviremos. 22Y Josué respondió al pueblo: Vosotros sois testigos contra vosotros mismos, de que habéis elegido a Jehová para servirle. Y ellos respondieron: Testigos somos. 23Quitad, pues, ahora los dioses ajenos que están entre vosotros, e inclinad vuestro corazón a Jehová Dios de Israel. 24Y el pueblo respondió a Josué: A Jehová nuestro Dios serviremos, y a su voz obedeceremos. 25Entonces Josué hizo pacto con el pueblo el mismo día, y les dio estatutos y leyes en Siquem.

PSALTER, P. 468 We read responsively and sing the Refrain together.

Psalm 78:1-7

Refrain Open your ears, O faithful people. Open your ears and hear God’s Word.

Open your hearts, O royal priesthood. God has come to you.

1Give

ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, 3things that we have heard and known, that our ancestors have told us.

4We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. (Refrain) 5He established a decree in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their children; 6that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and rise up and tell them to their children, 7so that they should set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments. (Refrain) EPISTLE LESSON, P. 960

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Edgar Palacios 13Tampoco queremos, hermanos, que ignoréis acerca de los que duermen, para que no os entristezcáis como los otros que no tienen esperanza. 14Porque si creemos que Jesús murió y resucitó, así también traerá Dios con Jesús a los que durmieron en él. 15Por lo cual os decimos esto en palabra del Señor: que nosotros que vivimos, que habremos quedado hasta la venida del Señor, no precederemos a los que durmieron. 16Porque el Señor mismo con voz de mando, con voz de arcángel, y con trompeta de Dios, descenderá del cielo; y los muertos en Cristo resucitarán primero. 17Luego nosotros los que vivimos, los que hayamos quedado, seremos arrebatados juntamente con ellos en las nubes para recibir al Señor en el aire, y así estaremos siempre con el Señor. 18Por tanto, alentaos los unos a los otros con estas palabras.

13But

we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 15For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive,

who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died.

16For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

17Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever.18Therefore encourage one another with these words.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Amelia Taylor, Cantor

Adapted from Matthew 25

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 806

Matthew 25:1-13 Erica Lea 1‘Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there was a shout, “Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.” 7Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. 8The foolish said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.” 9But the wise replied, “No! There will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.” 10And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. 11Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, “Lord, lord, open to us.” 12But he replied, “Truly I tell you, I do not know you.” 13Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Entonces el reino de los cielos será semejante a diez vírgenes que tomando sus lámparas, salieron a recibir al esposo. 2 Cinco de ellas eran prudentes y cinco insensatas. 3Las insensatas, tomando sus lámparas, no tomaron consigo aceite; 4mas las prudentes tomaron aceite en sus vasijas, juntamente con sus lámparas. 5Y tardándose el esposo, cabecearon todas y se durmieron. 6Y a la medianoche se oyó un clamor: !!Aquí viene el esposo; salid a recibirle! 7Entonces todas aquellas vírgenes se levantaron, y arreglaron sus lámparas. 8Y las insensatas dijeron a las prudentes: Dadnos de vuestro aceite; porque nuestras lámparas se apagan. 9Mas las prudentes respondieron diciendo: Para que no nos falte a nosotras y a vosotras, id más bien a los que venden, y comprad para vosotras mismas. 10Pero mientras ellas iban a comprar, vino el esposo; y las que estaban preparadas entraron con él a las bodas; y se cerró la puerta. 11Después vinieron también las otras vírgenes, diciendo: !Señor, señor, ábrenos! 12Mas él, respondiendo, dijo: De cierto os digo, que no os conozco. 13Velad, pues, porque no sabéis el día ni la hora en que el Hijo del Hombre ha de venir.

This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 381

Take My Gifts

TALAVERA TERRACE

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Allyson Robinson

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Herald Robinson

We invite and encourage everyone to pray aloud the Lord’s Prayer in your native language.

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.

Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad, como en el cielo, así también en la tierra. El pan nuestro de cada día, dánoslo hoy. Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como también nosotros perdonamos a nuestros deudores. Y no nos metas en tentación, mas líbranos del mal; porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la gloria, por todos los siglos. Amén.

SERMON

Gifts and Tests: What’s Left?

Allyson Robinson

MUSICAL REFLECTION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

John Dautzenberg

SHARING COMMUNION

Elijah Zehyoue

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Erica Lea

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Allyson Robinson, Edgar Palacios

SHARING THE MEAL

Approach stations using inside aisles, and return to your seat using outside aisles. A gluten-free option is also available.

To receive communion where you are seated, raise your hand and a deacon will be happy to serve you.

CONGREGATIONAL MEDITATION As we participate in Communion, we sing the Refrain as directed.

Shepherd Me, O God Marty Haugen Sanctuary Choir and Congregation

Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION TO GIVE AND SERVE

Leigh Mayfield

MUSICAL OFFERING To follow the words silently, see Hymn 403.

HYMN 50

In Remembrance of Me RED

Amelia Taylor, Soprano Calvary Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

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!

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Leigh Mayfield

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 342 We sing verse 1 in Spanish and verse 3 in English.

Allyson Robinson Tú Has Venido a la Orilla / Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore PESCADOR DE HOMBRES

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 Prelude in G Minor, BWV 558 J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) John Dautzenberg, Organ

Following worship, join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Visitors, we look forward to meeting you!

Scripture passages for November 16, Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, are Zephaniah 1: 7, 12–18; Psalm 90; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1–11; Matthew 25: 14–30.

Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, ©1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662.

Gifts and Test photo (c) stevendepolo, 2009 and Evan Bench, 2011, available under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license at https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevendepolo/3703145222/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinevan/6099658320.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Teddi Angelov, Liubov Russell’s friend; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother;

Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Cristina Chacón; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; Carolyn Crumpler, Amy Shaw’s grandmother; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gipson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; family of José Gonzalez in El Salvador; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Stephanie Gabriela Hernandez; Lucy Johnson, Jackie Wright’s grandmother; Sam Kanakry and Helen Lewis, Cheryl Branham’s friends; Michael Keller, Phil and Nancy Renfrow’s friend; Jennifer Lopez, Edgar Palacios’ niece; 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; Zac Riley, Paul Rice’s nephew; Lynette Singley and family and friends of Scott Singley, her husband and Courtney Rice’s brother-in-law, who died October 26; Joe Stout, Holly Miller’s brother-in-law; Victoria Sulerzyski, Ellen Sulerzyski’s sister-in-law; Carol Sunde; Doris Vermilya; Earl and Jenna Wright, Isaac Wright’s parents.

WORSHIP

GIFTS AND TESTS. You can think of everything in life as either a gift or a test, but how do you tell the difference? And how can you make the most of both? During our annual stewardship emphasis, we’re taking a look at Gifts and Tests, trying to see our responsibilities to God, to ourselves, and to one another in a new and liberating light.

TODAY

MUSIC FOR KIDS resumes today during worship. Children of all ages are invited to sing as we prepare to lead in worship on December 7, the Second Sunday of Advent. Contact Cheryl Branham.

CALVARY CONVERSATION. After meeting Rev. Dr. Joseph Glaze last Sunday, today we have an opportunity to discuss the Interim Candidate even further, join us in the Chapel after worship. Bring your questions and observations as we prepare to vote next Sunday, November 16, in a specially-called business meeting in the Sanctuary, immediately following worship.

FESTIVAL CHOIR. If it’s November, it must be Festival Choir season! Rehearsals begin today, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Music Suite. We sing in worship on December 14, the Third Sunday of Advent. All older kids, youth and adult singers are invited to join us. Contact Cheryl Branham.

COMING UP

CALVARY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Visit www.calvarydc.org/events/ for a current listing, or stop by the church office to pick up a complete listing of Sunday School classes and Small Group programs.

CALVARY IS ON MEETUP.COM! Check out our group page and invite your friends to see Calvary events, http://www.meetup.com/Calvary-Baptist-Church-Downtown-DC-Small-Groups/ THEOLOGY ON DRAFT. Tuesday nights in Butler Hall to reflect on events of the week in our lives, the church, and the world. Come at 6:30 p.m. with your dinner and catch up with others. Discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. Drinks are provided. Contact Pastor Elijah.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:00 p.m., in Butler Hall for brown bag dinner and fellowship followed by Bible study and discussion from We Make the Road By Walking 7:00-8:00 p.m. All adults are welcome! Jump in any week! Contact Pastor Erica.

NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS. Want more conversation with a pastor? Have a spiritual question?

A new joke to share? In the neighborhood? Join Pastor Erica this Thursday, November 13, 9:30-11:30am [come & go] in Petsworth at The Coupe [3415 11th St. NW] for Neighborhood Office Hours. Each Thursday Pastor Erica will be at different locations around DC and available for conversation, pastoral care, or whatever! Come for coffee & say hi!

ZUMBA ON THURSDAYS. Join our group for Zumba this fall, Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in Butler Hall. All fitness levels welcome as we dance our way into the holiday season. $5 per person; scholarships available. Contact Katie Harvey, katherine.s.harvey@gmail.com.

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB. Join us in the Chapel at noon, Friday, November 14, as our Resident Partners in the Friday Morning Music Club continue their tradition of free recitals each week.

ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS who are planning to attend an institution of higher education in Spring 2015: applications for the Edith Miller Scholarships are available in the Church Office. These funds provide small awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education.

Completed applications are due Friday, November 14. Contact Lu Shan, lu.alcazar@gmail.com.

ANNUAL SHALOM SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON. Be sure to join us Sunday, November 16, after worship and special business meeting, for Calvary’s annual Shalom Scholarship Luncheon. Be prepared to give as generously as you are able so we can meet our goal for the year. All donations benefit students in El Salvador through our sister church, Shalom Baptist. Contact Pastor Edgar for information.

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS) meets 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18 for mission projects.

Bring a sandwich; dessert is provided. All are welcome.

POINSETTIAS. Purchase a poinsettia to honor or remember a friend or loved one this season. Forms are available in Narthex or church office. Order deadline is Monday, December 15. We’ll place poinsettias in the Sanctuary for worship on Sunday, December 21.

CALVARY TRANSITIONS

This year has been and continues to be a time of transition for Calvary. Look for updates in the bulletin 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.

On October 19, the Board announced the name of the candidate for Intentional Interim Pastor, Rev. Dr. Joseph Glaze. We are grateful for your input, support, and prayers over the past months. In order to give the congregation time to meet and fully discuss the candidate, a schedule was established, which concludes with: November 9 Calvary Conversation in the Chapel following coffee hour today to discuss the Intentional Interim Candidate, Dr. Joseph Glaze prior to the vote on November 16.

November 16 Specially-Called Business Meeting immediately following worship to vote on the Intentional Interim Pastor, Dr. Joseph Glaze.

ADVENT HAPPENINGS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: ADVENT `WREATH-MAKING PARTY. Join us at 11:00 a.m. for Thanksgiving worship service featuring guest musicians, The Capital Reeds. Following worship, 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel, we’ll prepare a wreath and ready ourselves to celebrate Advent at home. $10 per wreath; scholarships available. Contact Pastor Erica.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DAY OF HOPE. Calvary Ringers return to worship, welcoming the Advent season with handbell music.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, THE DAY OF PEACE. Calvary Children’s Choir sings in worship; we meet at 10:20 a.m. in the Sanctuary to rehearse.

Mission Fair following Coffee Hour December 7. Lunch will be provided in Butler Hall. Join Women’s Missionary Society to fill shoebox gifts for SOME (So Other Might Eat), a service program for homeless and low-income people in our neighborhood. Other projects include assembling baby kits for Church World Service and rolling bandages for White Cross through American Baptist Churches-USA. Please bring toothpaste or toothbrushes, deodorant or lotion, soap or shampoo, and/or socks to Woodward Hall any time before December 7. If you would like to fill an entire box yourself or have questions, contact Gretchen White or Carol Blythe.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12: CALVARY PRESENTS…A GLOBAL CHRISTMAS. Calvary kicks off a gala weekend of events with a Friday concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We welcome student musicians from St. Aloysius College, Australia, DC Boys Choir and the Calvary Singers. Admission is free; donations benefit children in El Salvador this Christmas season. Contact Cheryl Branham.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, THE DAY OF JOY. Festival Choir leads in worship, along with guest harpist Rachel Lea who will play special prelude music beginning at 10:50 a.m. That evening, join Calvary for the conclusion of A Global Christmas with the Latino Christmas Gala, 6:00pm in Shallenberger Hall. We’ll share a delicious dinner and special music in a festive event designed to conclude our benefit weekend, in support of children in El Salvador. Contact Pastor Edgar.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, THE DAY OF LOVE. Chamber Singers lead in worship on this final Sunday before Christmas Day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE. Cookies and cider in Woodward Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Children of all ages are invited to participate in our annual Nativity scene; meet at 6:00 p.m. to rehearse. Worship at 7:00 p.m. in Sanctuary.

C ALVARY B APTIST C HURCH

755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001 www.calvarydc.org 202.347.8355 Deacon of the Week, Sabrina Jawed (sabrina.jawed@gmail.com)