Bulletin, sunday, june 16, 2013

June 16, 2013 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD JUNE 16, 2013

FOURTH 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

WELCOME HYMN 93 CALL TO WORSHIP

Thaxted Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934) Wendell Phipps, Organ Jason Smith Praise Him! Praise Him! JOYFUL SONG

Cheryl Branham

Young and old, sons and daughters of God, all you who are the diverse creations of God ’s imagination and love, join in praise 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 are called to be the church: to celebrate God ’s presence, to serve others, to seek justice, to offer the hope of the Resurrected Christ.

We are called to be the body of Christ —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 calling —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 Lord and to seek the vision of Christ ’s hope for the world.

Let us worship God! INVOCATION

Edgar Palacios

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar Palacios 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

Leigh Powell Mayfield I Want Jesus to Walk With Me Spiritual / arr. Lloyd Larson (b. 1954) Susan Sevier, Mezzo-Contralto

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. 286

1 Kings 21: 1 - 10, 15 - 21a Jason Smith

PSALTER, P. 426

Psalm 5: 1 - 8 Susan Sevier

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 946

Galatians 2: 15 - 21 Edgar Palacios

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Susan Sevier, Cantor

We sing together, echoing the Cantor.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Your sins are forgiven.

Your faith has saved you; go in peace.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 840 This is the Gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God. HYMN 82

Adapted from Luke 7

Luke 7: 36 - 50 Leigh Powell Mayfield

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

SPARROW

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

From the Margins: A Sinner Jason Smith

MUSICAL REFLECTION

Wendell Phipps

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING

HYMN 50

Leigh Powell Mayfield He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!

William B. Bradbury (1816 - 1868) arr. Dale Wood (1934 - 2003) Susan Sevier, Mezzo-Contralto 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

Leigh Powell Mayfield

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 452

We sing verses 1 and 3.

Ridgeway Addison Here I Am, Lord

HERE I AM, LORD

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

Jason Smith

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

Edgar Palacios Festival Toccata Percy Fletcher (1879 - 1932) Wendell Phipps, Organ

During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen quietly, 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 June 23, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, are 1 Kings 19: 1 - 4, 8 - 15a; Psalm 42; Galatians 3: 23 - 29; Luke 8: 26 - 39.

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; Cristina Chacón; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Connie Maupin, friend of Claudia Moore; 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; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; family and friends of Theodore (Ted) Shaw, who died Sunday, June 9.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Theodore (Ted) Shaw, Monday, June 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Riderwood.

WORSHIP Today we continue our worship series on the Gospel texts, meeting people who experienced Jesus from the margins. What does it mean to be on the margins? How do we see Jesus when we ’re on the margins? Join us for this special series.

TODAY

WELCOMING JASON SMITH TO THE PULPIT. Not only is Jason our Ministry Assistant and Director of Youth, but he is also a full-time divinity student at Wesley Theological Seminary. Welcome, Jason!

Pastor Amy is in Minnesota today, attending a new media workshop sponsored by the Collegeville Institute; see collegevilleinstitute.org.

COMING UP VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT CAMP FRASER, June 21-23 As we participate in God ’s created world, our theme this summer is Secrets of the Kingdom. A signed registration form is required in advance for each student; turn in your completed form today! Or contact the church office. Register early to reserve round-trip transportation from the church. Registration fee is $10; scholarships are available.

Children of all ages are welcome; ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. Contact Eugenia Reyes or Jason Smith.

FUTURE FAIR: CALLING ALL HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS. Check out alternatives to college, Monday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Shallenberger Hall. Meet representatives from Aveda Institute, Culinary Training at DC Central Kitchen, Montgomery College, NOVA Community College, Youthbuild, and more. Lunch is provided. Contact Salima Appiah-Duffell, futurefair2013@gmail.com.

CALVARY PRESENTS … A BEAT-THE-RUSH CONCERT. Hate the Friday evening commute? Here ’s a great alternative —come to Calvary for some terrific music Friday, June 28. Two touring choirs will present a Sidewalk Sing at 5:00 p.m. and a one-hour concert in the Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. This special event is sponsored by Music Celebrations International. Contact Cheryl Branham.

COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL. This summer we will continue studying Christian words that have lost their meaning and power and how they can be restored. The classes will be in the Chapel and will begin at 9:45 a.m. The first class will be Sunday, June 30. All will be welcome!

Topics and Teachers June 30: Sin, Edgar Palacios 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 August 4: Born Again, Amy Butler August 11: Heaven, Raimundo Barreto August 18: The Lord ’s Supper, Jason Smith Contact Daniel Alcazar, Daniel.alcazar@gmail.com or Myra Houser, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com.

ALL-COME CHOIR, THIS SUMMER. Love to sing? Be sure to join us for All-Come Choir Sunday, June 30. We rehearse at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and sing in worship at 11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to create an intergenerational ensemble. We meet the final Sunday of each summer month. Contact Cheryl Branham.

PASSPORT MISSIONS2 CAMP BEGINS JUNE 30. Calvary ’s partnership with Passport began in 2011, and again this summer our church serves as a host site for hundreds of people from churches of various denominations as they engage in service projects all around DC. Passport campers will call Calvary home each week, Sunday evening to Friday morning through July 26, so be sure to welcome them to Calvary! Contact Jason Smith.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10. Make plans to join us in the Chapel for an ice cream social at 6:00 p.m. and a discussion of church business at 6:30 p.m. Contact Soren Dayton, soren.dayton@gmail.com.

CELEBRATING PASTOR EDGAR ’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday, July 14, we celebrate Pastor Edgar ’s ministry at a special reception in Woodward Hall. Contact Amy Dale, amydale23@yahoo.com.

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

MISSION AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARDS MEETING, Sunday, July 21, after worship in the Library. Contact Courtney Rice, courtney.rice@gmail.com.

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!

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) 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