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February 2, 2014 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP
OF
GOD
FEBRUARY 2, 2014 FOURTH 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
Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649 J. S. Bach (1685 ĹŒ 1750) John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP PROCESSION, HYMN 464
Amparo Palacios What Does the Lord Require for Praise
BISHOP TUCKER
God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA
CALL TO WORSHIP Jason Smith 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
Jason Smith
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Jason Smith
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
Carol Blythe
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. Para Biblias en espaĂąol o traducciĂłn del servicio en espaĂąol, por favor hablar con un ujier.
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Guide My Feet Jacqueline B. Hairston (b. 1938) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Soprano
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 757 PSALTER, P. 430
Micah 6: 1 - 8 Amy Butler Psalm 15 Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 926 GOSPEL LESSON, HYMN 185 We sing and read responsively,
HYMN 661
1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 31 Jason Smith The Beatitudes
Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
What Does the Lord Require of You?
MOON We echo the Cantors, singing together part 1 followed by part 2. Then we divide the congregation as we continue singing. Those seated on the right, sing part 1; those seated on the left, sing part 2; follow the Sanctuary Choir.
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: Prophecy Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION
John Dautzenberg
SHARING COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE
Amy Butler
CALL TO CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING THE MEAL
Approach the stations using inside aisles, and return to your seat using outside aisles. Three stations are available at the front, as well as a gluten-free option. To receive communion where you are seated, raise your hand and a deacon will be happy to serve you.
CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNION MEDITATION
Agnus Dei David Clark Isele Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
As we participate in communion, we sing the refrain:
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. To conclude, we sing:
You take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
INVITATION
G IVING AND S ERVING
MUSICAL OFFERING
Susan Sevier
Great Is Thy Faithfulness, with My Jesus, I Love Thee William M. Runyan / Adoniram J. Gordon arr. Cindy Berry Calvary Chamber Singers
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
Susan Sevier
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 595
Jason Smith Be Thou My Vision
SLANE
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 SLANE 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 February 9, 2014, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, are Isaiah 58: 1 Ō 12; Psalm 112: 1 Ō 10; 1 Corinthians 2: 1 Ō 16; Matthew 5: 13 - 20. 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 Jojo Angdisen; Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Shaw; Kimberly Durham-Bates; 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; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; 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-in-law of Courtney Rice; Carol Sunde. A SPECIAL GIFT has been made to the Youth Work Fund by Victor Tupitza in memory of Marion Ritchie. WORSHIP
,GHQWLW\ 9DOXHV 0LVVLRQ. During the season following Epiphany, we read stories of Jesus beginning his ministry and laying the groundwork, the basics of who he was and YJCV JG ECOG VQ FQ 9GŏNN TGCF VJG )QURGN texts and think about our own community, Calvary Baptist Church, and five defining values of our church. The artwork for our series is an original piece by our very own Michelle Harris-Love! TODAY MUSIC FOR KIDS: WEŏRE BACK! Children of all agesōand their parents!ōare invited to the Music Suite today, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m., so grab a snack and join us! These weekly sessions prepare us to sing in YQTUJKR &QPŏV OKUU KV %QPVCEV %JGT[N $TCPJCO HQT KPHQTOCVKQP CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE. Following worship, grab some lunch, then join our youth outside on the corner of 8th and H Streets as they distribute hot chocolate to parade goers 9GŏNN OGGV VQ UGV WR CPF watch the parade at 1:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! COMING UP ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, TURN UP THE LIGHT: A JOURNEY THROUGH EPIPHANY. During the season of Epiphany, the Adult Sunday School is following the Lectionary Gospel Passages. We walk with the disciples to uncover the light of Christ as we head into the season of Lent. Check the previous page in the bulletin for this upcoming week's Lectionary texts. Contact Trey Sullivan. WOMENŏS MISSIONARY SOCIETY meets Tuesday, February 4, in G319 A/B. Contact Carol Blythe, blythe-goodman@comcast.net. CBC BOARD meets Thursday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Library. FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT, Friday, February 7, 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Jeongseon Choi, chamber@fmmc.org. őHOWARD THURMAN SPEAKS TO THE CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN Œ Our own Dr. Ridgeway Addison leads this special presentation on the pastor, theologian, and educator, Howard Thurman. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Falls Church, VA, Sunday, February 9, 9:20 a.m. YOUNG ADULT RETREAT: FINDING GOD IN OUR TIME. Sunrise yoga, wine and cheese gatherings, hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains, and time for worship and Sabbath. Join young adults from around the DC area and participate in this special retreat February 14-16, at Massanetta Springs Conference Center, Harrisonburg VA. $120 per
Compelling Conversations, with Sara Miles Calvary Baptist Church, DC, February 11
If you loved Take This Bread and Jesus Freak, come hear abouW 6DUD 0LOHV· QHZHVW book, City of God. Sara Miles is the founder and director of The Food Pantry and serves as Director of Ministry at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Join us Tuesday, February 11, in the Chapel, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to this Compelling Conversations event are $10.00 available at calvarydc.org.
person, includes 2 nights lodging, meals, and registration. Retreat is led by Lutheran pastor Amy Sevimli, with music leaders Trey Sullivan and Jason Smith. Contact Rachel Johnson, rnoelj@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, BEING CHURCH: A CONVERSATION. In this two week series, February 19 and 26, we discuss what it means to be church. The first week we will focus on the biblical foundations of church and the church in today's world, and on the second week we will engage with the five values Calvary claims as a congregation. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, őAUTOBEEROGRAPHY:Œ TELLING OUR SPIRITUAL STORIES. During the next season of ToD, beginning March 18, weŏll focus on spiritual autobiography. Weŏll discover biblical stories and discuss modern spiritual memoirs. Spoiler alert: weŏll also tell our own spiritual stories. USHERS NEEDED FOR 2014. Contact Chuck Andreatta, Chuck.Andreatta@bpd.treas.gov, to learn about this easy and fun way to serve the Calvary community. 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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Amparo Palacios
Deacon of the Week (amparo.palacios@gmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org