June 15, 2014 Trinity Sunday Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP JUNE 15, 2014
OF
GOD TRINITY SUNDAY
10:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
SPECIAL 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE
WELCOME HYMN 16
Prelude in C Major From Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cheryl Branham, Piano Amy Butler Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
NETTLETON
CALL TO WORSHIP
Amy Butler
O God, because you are the source of all life and love and being, We call you Creator. Because we know the history of your presence among your covenant people and honor their tradition, We call you Lord. Because our Savior, Jesus Christ, your obedient child, knew you intimately and spoke of you so, We call you Father. Because you are present in the act of birth and because you shelter, nurture and care for us, We call you Mother. Because you hold us up and give us strength and courage when we are weak and in need, We call you Sustainer. Because we have known you in our pain and suffering, We call you Comforter. Because your promise lies beyond our pain, the promise that all things will be made new, We call you Hope. Because you are the means of liberation and the way to freedom, We call you Redeemer. Confident that you will hear, we call upon you with all the names that make you real to us, the names that create an image in our minds and hearts, an image that our souls can understand and touch. And yet we know that you are more than all of these. Blessing and power, glory and honor to you, O God of many names. Amen. (Chalice Hymnal, p. 11, adapted)
INVOCATION
Jason Smith
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Jason Smith La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with 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.
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
Amy Butler Lord, God of Abraham, from Elijah Felix Mendellsohn (1809-1847) Zain Shariff, Baritone
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 1
Genesis 1: 1 – 2, 4a Edgar Palacios
PSALTER 728
Psalm 8 Zain Shariff, Cantor
We sing and read responsively.
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 944 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
2 Corinthians 13: 11 - 13 Jason Smith Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Zain Shariff, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Go and make disciples of all nations. I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Matthew 28
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 812
Matthew 28: 16 - 20 Amy Butler
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
HYMN 86
Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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
A Curious Community Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION
Cheryl Branham
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
Salima Appiah-Duffell Cantate Domino Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) Calvary Chamber Singers
Sing to the Lord a new song, sing and praise His name. He has worked wonders. Sing and rejoice, sing praise. Play the harp with a psalm. He has worked wonders. (from Psalm 96 and 98)
HYMN 48
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
Salima Appiah-Duffell
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES AFFIRMATION ORDINATION
Allyson Dylan Robinson
RENEWING ORDINATION VOWS
Amy Butler
CONGREGATIONAL AFFIRMATION
Amy Butler
Will you, the congregation, support Allyson as she walks among you, comforting, exhorting and witnessing for the church of Jesus Christ? As members of this church, we do support Allyson Robinson as an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We recognize that her talents, training and commitments qualify her for such a designation. We have observed her gifts and we recognize her calling. By her work among us, she has enlarged our vision of the Kingdom of God. We anticipate her continuing ministry, reconciling people to one another and to God. As the church of Jesus Christ, we commission her today and affirm her ordination to the Gospel ministry. Amen.
PRAYER OF BLESSING
Amy Butler
As a sign of blessing, extend your hand during the prayer, reminding Allyson of her ordination and symbolizing the tradition of laying on hands.
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 634
Amy Butler To Us All, to Every Nation
EBENEZER
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
Allyson Robinson Presto in C Minor Giovanni Battista Pescetti (1704-1766) Cheryl Branham, Piano
Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you!
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Scripture passages for June 22, Second Sunday after Pentecost, are Genesis 21: 8 – 21 OR Jeremiah 20: 7 – 13; Psalm 139: 1 - 12; Romans 8: 1b – 11; Matthew 10: 24 – 39. 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.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Evelyn Andreatta, Chuck Andreatta’s mother; 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; Bill Fahey; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gibson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Moe Jackson; Carmen James, Corina López’s friend; Morry Johnson, Ashley Becker’s friend; Aileen Jones, Kathie Lansing’s mother; Michael Keller, Phil and Nancy Renfrow’s friend; Ginette Lambert, Pierre Mathieu’s mother, Paul Rosstead’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; Jubilee Robinson; Amelia Rogers, mother of Ben Rogers; Scott Singley, Courtney Rice’s brother-in-law; Carol Sunde. TODAY PROMOTION SUNDAY. We celebrate the children and youth who are advancing to another Sunday School class, this morning at 9:45 a.m., in the Chapel. Contact Pastor Edgar. MUSIC FOR KIDS, 12:30–1:00 p.m. in Music Suite. Calvary Children’s Choir sings in worship next Sunday, June 22; we meet in Sanctuary at 10:20 a.m. Join us! Contact Cheryl Branham. SPECIAL FESTIVAL CHOIR. Join us to create a special choir, singing in worship on June 22. We meet this morning, 9:45 a.m. in Music Suite. Contact Cheryl Branham. CALVARY CONVERSATIONS. Following worship and coffee hour, in the Chapel, we will have an opportunity to talk as a congregation about all the changes going on this summer, to share ideas and concerns, and to ask questions. Another conversation is scheduled for Sunday, July 13. Contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@gmail.com. WILD GOOSE MEETING FOR FINAL PARTICIPANTS, today, following the Calvary Conversation in the Chapel. Contact Daniel Alcazar-Roman. COMING UP TUESDAY LECTIONARY LUNCHES. Bring your lunch to the Library, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Contact Trey Sullivan. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, 6:30 p.m. in G319. We read Naomi Alderman’s novel The Liar’s Gospel, and look at beginnings of Christian belief. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Camp Fraser, Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3. Children of all ages are invited, but children under six should be accompanied by a parent. Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and Bible study. Contact Carol Blythe. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT, Friday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Butler Hall for Zumba (G3), gym for soccer (GB). Contact Pastor Edgar.
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 or call the church office. CALVARY’S RESIDENT SELECTION COMMITTEE has worked diligently to identify the top candidates for our inaugural year of residency. Erica Lea and Elijah Zehyoue will serve as associate pastors beginning this summer. These candidates are extremely talented, and they are excited about the prospect of coming to Calvary through the pastoral residency program. Questions? Contact Eva Powell, residency@calvarydc.org. SENIOR PASTOR. Last week, on June 8, the congregation of The Riverside Church, New York (theriversidechurchny.org) called our pastor, Pastor Amy, to be Riverside’s next Senior Minister. Pastor Amy’s last Sunday at Calvary will be June 22. Please join us for worship as we celebrate eleven years of ministry together and send Pastor Amy to her next call with our blessing. Allyson Robinson will be preaching this summer as we await the selection of an interim minister to guide our congregation in this transition. Check the website for more details!
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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Nancy Renfrow
Deacon of the Week (nrenfrow@verizon.net)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org