Bulletin, Sunday, July 7, 2013

July 7, 2013 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD JULY 7, 2013

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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 W ORSHIP PRELUDE

Prelude on Brother James’s Air Searle Wright (1918 - 2004) Keevin Lewis, Organ

WELCOME

Jay Mayfield

HYMN 420

I Come with Joy

CALL TO WORSHIP

DOVE OF PEACE

Leah Grundset Davis

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Together we voice our faith: We find our faith in Jesus, who lives among us, who calls us together to understand life and love as radical commitment.

We believe in one God, who created and claimed all creatures, who enters our lives with hope and redemption, and who gives us the courage to act on our beliefs.

We know that God’s presence comes to us in community, wherever we seek to know God by doing justice and loving mercy.

Once we were no people, but now we are God’s people. Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy.

Because all things are possible through God’s love, we proclaim the gospel in this world, where God is still creating and redeeming and making things whole.

Let us worship God! INVOCATION

Leah Grundset Davis

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Leah Grundset Davis 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

Pastoral Relations Committee He's Got the Whole World in His Hand Arr. Margaret Bonds (1913 - 1972) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

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. 293

2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 Amy Butler

PSALTER, P. 439

Psalm 30 Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

E PISTLE L ESSON , P . 948

Galatians 6: 7 - 16 Edgar Palacios

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

We sing together, echoing the Cantor.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Whoever listens to you listens to me.

Whoever rejects you rejects the one who sent me.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Adapted from Luke 10 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 844

Luke 10: 1 - 11, 16 - 20 Leah Grundset Davis

This is the Gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God. HYMN 392

Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether UNION SEMINARY

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Jason Smith 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

Power Play: A Commencement Edgar Palacios

MUSICAL REFLECTION

Cheryl Branham

SHARING COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE

Amy Butler

CALL TO CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Amy Butler

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Leah Grundset Davis, Edgar Palacios

SHARING THE MEAL To celebrate communion by intinction, please approach the stations using inside aisles. Return to your seat using outside aisles. Three stations are available, 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.

COMMUNION MEDITATION

Meditation on Veni Creator Spiritus James G. Kantor (b. 1967) Keevin Lewis, Organ

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION

Jason Smith

MUSICAL OFFERING

It Is Well Traditional Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

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

Jason Smith

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 461

We sing verses 1, 3 and 4.

Amy Butler

Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service BEACH SPRING

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 Amazing Grace Arranged by Frederick Swann (b. 1931) Keevin Lewis, 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 a time of 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 July 14, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, are Amos 7: 7-17; Psalm 82 or Deuteronomy 30: 9-14; Psalm 25: 1-10; Colossians 1: 1-14; Luke 19: 25-37.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Lucy, Liz and Zach Boren; Grady Branham, father of Cheryl Branham; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho and Bob Wood; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Crumpler Shaw;; 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; Connie Maupin, friend of Claudia Moore Al Nielsen; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Estelle Short, mother of Will Short.

DEAR CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Thank you so much for your support and prayers after the unexpected passing of Karim. We have been touched by the many cards, words of comfort, memorial donations, and for supporting us at Karim's funeral. We are very grateful for Calvary's love and care during this difficult time. Thank you again! Sincerely, Meara Dietrick Ziyad and the Ziyad and Dietrick families WORSHIP POWER PLAY. Today we continue a four-week series on the Gospel texts, looking at how Jesus turns power on its head, how Jesus redefines our traditional view of power, and how redefining power makes us truly powerful. Join us for this special worship series.

TODAY COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 A.M. We’re studying Christian words that have lost their meaning and power, and how they can be restored. Join us each Sunday in the Chapel; all are welcome! Contact Daniel, daniel.alcazar@gmail.com or Myra, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com. Topics and teachers for July include: July 7: Mercy, Edgar Palacios July 14: Believing and Faith, Susan Sevier July 21: Forgiveness and Repentance, Rachel Johnson July 28: John 3:16, Eugenia Reyes YOUTH LUNCH AT NANDO’S TODAY! Support our youth by dining out today at Nando’s Peri-Peri for chicken, 819 7th Street NW. You’ll need to take our flier with you, so be sure to see Jason Smith before you go; a portion of your tab becomes a donation to Calvary’s youth!

Contact Jason Smith for more information.

PASSPORT MISSIONS2 CAMP, THRU JULY 26. This summer, Calvary serves as a host site for church groups of many denominations as they engage in service projects around DC. Passport campers will call Calvary home each week, Sunday evening to Friday morning, so be sure to welcome staff and campers! Contact Jason Smith.

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE NEW CALVARY WEBSITE? Visit www.calvarydc.org to see our newly-designed site. It’s beautiful!

Thanks to Pastor Leah and Jason for their good work on this project.

COMING UP QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10. Join us in the Chapel for an ice cream social provided by John Appiah-Duffel’s Kabula Hill at 6:00 p.m. and discussion of church business at 6:30 p.m.

Contact Soren Dayton, soren.dayton@gmail.com.

CELEBRATING PASTOR EDGAR’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY, JULY 14. Join us for a special reception in Woodward Hall as we celebrate Pastor Edgar’s ministry. Contact Amy, amydale23@yahoo.com.

CALVARY WOMEN’S SERVICES DINNER, JULY 14. To help provide food for the meal, contact Claudia Moore, cjmoorekn@aol.com.

MISSION AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARDS MEET JULY 21, after worship in the Library. Contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com.

CALVARY DINNER GROUPS. Summers are crazy in DC, with people traveling for vacation and work. Over the course of the summer, our deacons will host informal potluck dinner groups all around our area. Join us! Contact Rachel, Chair of Deacons, rnoelj@gmail.com.

Virginia Group meets Sunday, July 21, 5:00 p.m., home of Kathie and Paul Lansing.

DC Group meets Saturday, August 3, home of Michelle HarrisLove, hosted by Susan Sevier and Chuck Andreatta.

Rockville/MD Group meets in late August, home of Daniel and Lu Alcazar, hosted by John Appiah-Duffell

ALL-COME CHOIR, JULY 28. Love to sing? Join us for All-Come Choir, the final Sunday of each summer month. We rehearse at 10:00 a.m. in the Music Suite, and sing in worship at 11:00 a.m. in Woodward Hall. All ages are welcome! Contact Cheryl Branham.

CALVARY UNPLUGGED BEGINS JULY 28. For six weeks this summer we’ll gather in Woodward Hall for worship, to participate in a less formal holy time together. Our theme this year is the book of Judges—more specifically, the men of Judges! Six storytellers from our congregation will guide us. The book of Judges introduces us to some very interesting men, to say the least. And Calvary has many gifted and theologically trained members. So Unplugged is a perfect opportunity to hear from them in worship. Join us for riveting Biblical texts and talented storytellers, all summer long!

CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP. From mid July until early November, Calvary will be without the services of one or both of its associate pastors. Pastor Edgar will be in El Salvador on sabbatical and Pastor Leah will be on family leave. The Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) has been working on plans to make sure everything runs smoothly during this period. Additionally, a “deacon of the week” will be assigned during this period to coordinate pastoral care needs and to help lead worship. For questions, see below for PRC contact information.

Chuck Andreatta Amy Dale, Soren Dayton, Jay Mayfield, Eugenia Reyes,

202.546.1698, 703.593.3941, 202.552.1860, 865.386.7778, 202.882.9608,

andreatL13@gmail.com; amydale23@yahoo.com; soren.dayton@gmail.com; mayfieldjay@gmail.com; eugenia1170@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) 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) Nancy Renfrow Deacon of the Week (nfrenfrow@verizon.net, 202.253.8440) Paul Rosstead Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Jason Smith Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org