April 28, 2013 Fifth Sunday of Easter Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD APRIL 28, 2013
11:00 A.M.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 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 TO W ORSHIP PRELUDE
Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 65 Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME HYMN 23
Leah Grundset Davis Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Verse 1, All; Verse 2, Women Verse 3, Men; Verse 4, Choir; Verse 5, All
CALL TO WORSHIP
LAUDA ANIMA
Amy Butler
We celebrate good news: Jesus Christ is risen! Open our eyes: Send us out of our hiding places with strength and power. Open our eyes: Turn our anxiety to comfort, our mourning into joyful dance. Open our eyes: Remind us of new life all around us—even within us! Open our eyes: Show us signs of resurrection and give us courage to believe. Because all things are possible through God’s love, we proclaim the gospel in this world— Where God is still creating and redeeming, and bringing new life. Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! INVOCATION
Amy Butler
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Amy Butler
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.
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.
A TIME WITH CHILDREN
Leah Grundset Davis
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Great is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
Kristin Campbell
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 895
Acts 11: 1 - 18 Amy Butler
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO . . .
Tom Vanaskie
SINGING OUR RESPONSE Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Lord, our Risen King! THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO . . .
Lu Shan
SINGING OUR RESPONSE Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Lord, our Risen King! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION We sing together, echoing the Cantor.
Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from John 13 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 877
John 13: 31 - 35 Edgar Palacios
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 522 We sing each verse in Spanish then English.
Amarte Sólo a Ti, Señor Loving Only You, O Christ AMARTE SÓLO
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
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 MUSICAL REFLECTION
Eyes Wide Open: Exclusive to Inclusive Amy Butler How Great Thou Art O STORE GUD
Kristin Campbell
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION
Eugenia Reyes
MUSICAL OFFERING
Woman in the Night
To follow the words silently as you listen, see Hymn 188.
HYMN 50
ELIZABETH
Sanctuary Choir
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
Eugenia Reyes
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 467
Verse 1, Choir Verses 2 – 4, All
Amy Butler Fill the World with Love COMPASSION
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 Pastor Leah.
WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS
Leah Grundset Davis
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 UNSER HERRSCHER John Dautzenberg, Organ
During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen or to exit quietly. Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests. 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.
Scripture passages for May 5, Sixth Sunday of Easter, are Acts 16: 9 - 15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21: 10, 22 - 22: 5; John 5: 1 - 9.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abbasi, granddaughter of Betty Mein; Maria Bensussen, grandmother, and Kevin Harvey, brother of Ryan Harvey; Lucy, Liz and Zach Boren; Grady Branham, father of Cheryl Branham; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of
Janice Glover; Gail Ousley Gibson, friend of Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers; Katlyn Greene, sister of Ashley Coates; Janet Grove; Betty Johanna, friend of John Appiah-Duffell; Al Nielsen; Cristián Palencia, cousin of Marcela Estrada; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Calvin Smith, father of Katie Harvey; Abby Sulerzyski, niece of Ellen Sulerzyski. SPECIAL GIFTS HAVE been made to the Organ Fund in memory of John Alves by Homer and Charlene Christensen, Claudia Moore, and Barbara Hoffer. WORSHIP EYES WIDE OPEN During the Season of Easter, we are examining how resurrection—life—changes the way we look at our world that is filled with death. Members share stories of resurrection in their own lives each Sunday in worship—you won’t want to miss it! THANKS TO KRISTIN CAMPBELL for her service to Calvary as Pastoral Intern. Today is Kristin’s final Sunday with us. Kristin, thank you for your leadership and participation! We offer blessings and encouragement as Kristin moves into her future ministry. TODAY JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH CLASS We meet Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in the Library. During the season of Easter, we study the Gospel accounts of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. Where do we see resurrection in our own lives? Contact Pastor Leah. SPANISH LANGUAGE BIBLE STUDY Durante el mes de abril, la Escuela Bíblica Dominical de Adultos en español estudiará lecciones basadas en el Apocalipsis y escritas por el teólogo y biblista Dr. Tony Cartledge. Nos reunimos en la Capilla a las 9:45 a.m. For more information about the Spanish language class, contact Pastor Edgar. FORUM ON IMMIGRATION REFORM, TODAY, at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The Boards of Mission and Christian Education are sponsoring a discussion about the need for immigration reform and how to work toward it? What are the issues facing families and individuals moving to the U.S.? Learn about the Dream Act (legislation involving comprehensive immigration reform), and community initiatives. Contact Pastor Edgar. MUSIC FOR KIDS MEETS TODAY in the Music Suite, 12:30–1:00 p.m. Kids of all ages, toddlers through middle school, and parents are welcome! Contact Cheryl Branham. COMING UP SUMMER CALLER Articles for the Summer Caller are due tomorrow, April 29. Contact Jason Smith. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT meets Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. in the Library to discuss women in the Bible. What do they have to teach us about resurrection? Who are those little-known female characters in Scripture? Contact Pastor Leah.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS small group gathers this Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. on G3. We are studying the book, A Dangerous Dozen: 12 Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo, but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus! Contact Pastor Amy. BASKETBALL GROUP meets Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. in the gym (GB). Contact Jason Smith FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT. Join us in the Chapel at noon on Friday, May 3. Hear music of Chiba, Catalani, Berkey, and Schoenfield, performed by Kimiko Shimada, soprano, Maiko Chiba, piano, Angela Peterson Winter, soprano, Albert Hunt, clarinet, Igor Zubkovsky, cello, Barbara Peterson Cackler, piano, Paul Tucker, soprano saxophone, and Diane Winter Pyles, piano. May 17 will be the final FMMC concert before the fall season. ZUMBA AND SOCCER. Join us Friday, May 3, 7:00 p.m., for Zumba in the Teen Room (G3) and soccer in the gym (GB). Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar. DAVIS BABY SHOWER. Mark your calendar now for Sunday, May 12—that’s right, Mothers Day! It’s a great day to celebrate Pastor Leah and John as they prepare to welcome a baby girl in the summer. Join us in the Chapel after worship as we share food, fun and gifts for the baby. Check out their registry at Babies-R-Us and Target. Everyone in the Calvary community is invited. Contact event coordinators Katie Harvey and Lu Alcazar. DINNER FOR CALVARY WOMEN’S SERVICES. To participate by providing food or helping to serve at the shelter on May 12, contact Claudia Moore, cjmoorekn@aol.com. SENIOR HIGH RECOGNITION. Contact Jason Smith to find out how you can help to honor Calvary’s high school seniors. We recognize Caio, Carter and Katie on May 19, as we offer them blessings during worship. ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS who are planning to attend an institution of higher education in fall 2013: 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. Applications must be received by June 1. For questions and more information, contact Mike Overby, mike.overby@gmail.com. C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Amy Butler Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Kristin Campbell Pastoral Intern (kcampbell@calvarydc.org) Leah Grundset Davis Associate Pastor (lgrundset@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) Saw Ler Htoo Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Al Jeter Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Edgar Palacios Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Paul Rosstead Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Jason Smith Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)
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