June 1, 2014 Ascension Sunday 152nd Anniversary Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP JUNE 1, 2014
OF
GOD
ASCENSION SUNDAY AND 152ND ANNIVERSARY
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
Partita on ST. GEORGEĹ?S WINDSOR Iteke Prins (b. 1937) Keevin Lewis, Organ
WELCOME
Allyson Robinson
PROCESSION, HYMN 280
God Is Here!
ABBOTĹ?S LEIGH
CALL TO WORSHIP
Trey Sullivan
Young and old, sons and daughters of God, all you who are the diverse ETGCVKQPU QH )QFĹ?U KOCIKPCVKQP CPF NQXG LQKP KP RTCKUG CPF 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 VQ DG VJG EJWTEJ VQ EGNGDTCVG )QFĹ?U RTGUGPEG VQ UGTXG QVJGTU VQ UGGM 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 Lord and to seek the XKUKQP QH %JTKUVĹ?U JQRG HQT VJG YQTNF .GV WU YQTUJKR )QF
INVOCATION
Trey Sullivan
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Trey Sullivan
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 MUSICAL MEDITATION
Jason Smith Do Not I Love Thee? from The Sacred Harp / arr. James Barnard Sanctuary Choir
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.
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 884 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Acts 1: 6 - 14 Trey Sullivan Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! See, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; stay here until you have been clothed with power from on high. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Luke 24
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 861
Luke 24: 44 - 53 Greg Smith
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
HYMN 595
SERMON
Be Thou My Vision
SLANE
ORDAINING FOR MINISTRY JASON STUART SMITH
ORDINATION BLESSING ORDINATION VOWS CONGREGATIONAL AFFIRMATION
Believe: Cosmic Drama Greg Smith Allyson Robinson
Jason Smith, Candidate Ordination Council Kathie Lansing
Will you, the congregation, support Jason as he walks among you, comforting, exhorting and witnessing for the church of Jesus Christ? As members of this church, we do support Jason Smith as an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We recognize that his talents, training and commitments qualify him for such a designation. We have observed his gifts and we recognize his calling. By his work among us, he has enlarged our vision of the Kingdom of God. We anticipate his ministry of reconciling people to one another and to God. As the church of Jesus Christ, we commission him today and ordain him to the Gospel ministry. Amen.
LAYING ON HANDS
Calvary Congregation
All are invited to come forward if inclined; deacons will call several rows at a time, and you may form small groups surrounding Jason. Extend your hand as a sign of blessing, and offer a prayer silently or aloud.
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Here I Am, Lord
HERE I AM, LORD
Sanctuary Choir PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Allyson Robinson
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.
SHARING COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING THE MEAL
Jason Smith Greg Smith Jason Smith and Greg Smith
Approach stations using inside aisles, and return to your seat using outside aisles. Two stations are available at the front, as well as a glutenfree 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 Dwayne Pinkney, 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.
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
Daniel Alcรกzar-Romรกn Great Day Spiritual / arr. Brazeal Dennard (1929 - 2010) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
HYMN 48
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
Daniel Alcรกzar-Romรกn
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES BLESSING NAW HLA KYI
Allyson Robinson, Calvary Ushers
Congregation, let us send her forth with our blessing and with our prayer. Naw, may the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your heart and mind in the knowledge and love of God and of Jesus Christ our Savior. And may the blessing of Almighty God, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. Amen.
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 272
We sing verses 1, 2 and 5.
Allyson Robinson 6JG %JWTEJล U 1PG (QWPFCVKQP
AURELIA
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
Jason Smith Our Great Savior Rowland H. Prichard / arr. Don Hustad Keevin Lewis, Organ
CONGREGATIONAL PHOTO. At the conclusion of the Postlude, after the ushers have cleared and moved the altar table, please make your way to the front of the Sanctuary for our annual congregational photoĹ?all Calvary members, all guests, and all visitors are invited to participate in the photo. Be sure to stay for lunch in WQQFYCTF *CNN NGHV CU [QW GZKV VJG 5CPEVWCT[ VQ EQPVKPWG EGNGDTCVKPI %CNXCT[Ĺ?U 152nd Anniversary. Visitors, we look forward to meeting you. Scripture passages for June 8, the Day of Pentecost, are Acts 2: 1 ĹŒ 21; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12: 3b ĹŒ 13; John 20: 19 ĹŒ 23. Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, Š1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER 'XGN[P #PFTGCVVC %JWEM #PFTGCVVCĹ?U OQVJGT 6GFFK #PIGNQX .KWDQX 4WUUGNNĹ?U HTKGPF /CTKC $GPUWUUGP 4[CP *CTXG[Ĺ?U ITCPFOQVJGT 5CTC $GTOĂ•FG\ .QTGPC 2GTGKTCĹ?U OQVJGT %TKUVKPC %JCEĂŽP 5QRJKG %JQ %KPF[ %JQĹ?U PKGEG 4QDGTVC %N[DWTP ,CPKEG )NQXGTĹ?U UKUVGT %CTQN[P %TWORNGT #O[ 5JCYĹ?U ITCPFOQVJGr; family and friends of ,QJP &KNN #O[ $WVNGTĹ?U DTQVJGT, who died Thursday, May 29; Kimberly Durham-$CVGU $KNN (CJG[ 4CFQUV (QTVWPQXC .KWDQX 4WUUGNNĹ?U UKUVGT )CKN 1WUNG[ )KDUQP $GP CPF 0CVCNKG $CTTGPU 4QIGTUĹ? HTKGPF ,GPP[ )QQP Janet Grove; David HGKFGNDGTIGT ,GUUKEC .[PFĹ?U HCVJGT Carmen James, Corina .ĂŽRG\Ĺ?U HTKGPF /QTT[ ,QJPUQP #UJNG[ $GEMGTĹ?U HTKGPF #KNGGP ,QPGU -CVJKG .CPUKPIĹ?U OQVJGT /KEJCGN -GNNGT 2JKN CPF 0CPE[ 4GPHTQYĹ?U HTKGPF )KPGVVG .CODGTV 2KGTTG /CVJKGWĹ?U OQVJGT 2CWN 4QUUVGCFĹ?s friend; Jessica Lynd and HCOKN[ .[PPG /C[HKGNF ,C[ /C[HKGNFĹ?U OQVJGT 4QDKP /[GTU CPF JGT HCOKN[ #N 0KGNUGP #TOCPFQ 2CEJGEQ #O[ &CNGĹ?U HTKGPF #OGNKC 2QYGNN #PFTGC 2QYGNNĹ?U OQVJGT 4QEJGNNG 2QYGNN 'XC 2QYGNNĹ?U ITCPFOQVJGT 9KNN 4GICU -CVKG *CTXG[Ĺ?U EQWUKP #OGNKC 4QIGTU OQVJGT QH $GP 4QIGTU 5EQVV 5KPING[ %QWTVPG[ 4KEGĹ?U brother-in-law; Carol Sunde. WORSHIP ORDINATION OF JASON SMITH. 6QFC[ YG QTFCKP ,CUQP 5OKVJ %CNXCT[Ĺ?U Ministry Assistant and Youth Minister, and a recent graduate of Wesley 6JGQNQIKECN 5GOKPCT[ 1WT VJCPMU VQ ,CUQPĹ?U 1TFKPCVKQP %QWPEKN &CPKGN Alcazar-Roman, Amy Sullivan, Becky Vaughn, Kathy Whatley, Pastors Amy $WVNGT CPF 'FICT 2CNCEKQU 9G YGNEQOG ,CUQPĹ?U HCOKN[ JKU YKHG CPF %CNXCT[ Communications Coordinator Myra Houser, and parents Sue Smith and Rev. Dr. Greg Smith. Congratulations, Jason! CALVARY WELCOMES REV. DR. GREG SMITH to the pulpit this morning. Rev. Dr. Smith received his Ph.D. in intercultural studies from Asbury Theological Seminary, and has broad cross-cultural experience living in Costa Rica and Panama. Greg and his wife Sue Smith (D.Min., MSW) serve as coordinators of LUCHA Ministries in Fredericksburg, VA, which provides families and individuals with a variety of social, spiritual and community-based ministries, such as counseling services, English-as-aSecond Language, an annual school supplies distribution, after-school programs, a food pantry ministry, and others. Welcome Dr. Smith! TODAY CALVARYĹ?S 152ND ANNIVERSARY. 6QFC[ YG EGNGDTCVG %CNXCT[Ĺ?U HQWPFKng on June 2, 1862. Join us after worship for lunch in Woodward HallĹ?all are invited! Calvary marked 150 years in 2012, and other markers are coming up. In September we celebrate 150 years since the cornerstone was laid, right here on the corner of 8th and H Streets NW. Stay tuned!
CALVARY TRANSITIONS This 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. Questions or suggestions? Email transitions@calvarydc.org or call the church office. CALVARY¡S RESIDENT SELECTION COMMITTEE has worked diligently to identify the top three candidates for our inaugural terms of residency; two will serve as associate pastors beginning this summer. Questions? Contact Eva Powell, residency@calvarydc.org. SPECIAL TIME OF PRAYER. On April 27, the Search Committee of Riverside &KXUFK 1HZ <RUN WKHULYHUVLGHFKXUFKQ\ RUJ UHFRPPHQGHG FDOOLQJ &DOYDU\¡V 6HQLRU 3DVWRU $P\ %XWOHU WR EH 5LYHUVLGH¡V QH[W 6HQLRU 0LQLVWHU 5LYHUVLGH¡V congregation will vote on the recommendation following a sermon by Pastor Amy on June 8. Join us as we pray for our pastor, her family, and Riverside &KXUFK DV WKH\ GLVFHUQ *RG¡V FDOO
CALVARY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS are invited to gather at 10:50 a.m. each Sunday before worship, as we pray for discernment amid many Calvary transitions and changes. NO MUSIC FOR KIDS TODAY. Enjoy the 152nd Anniversary lunch celebration KP 9QQFYCTF *CNN CPF JGNR WU UKPI *CRR[ $KTVJFC[ VQ %CNXCT[ 9GĹ?NN UGG you next Sunday, 12:30Ĺ&#x152;1:00 p.m. in Music Suite. CalvaT[ %JKNFTGPĹ?U %JQKT sings in worship June 22. Join us! Contact Cheryl Branham. COMING UP TUESDAY LECTIONARY LUNCHES. Library, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Ĺ&#x2018;#UTOBEEROGRAPHY Ĺ&#x2019; TELLING OUR SPIRITUAL STORIES, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, 6:30 p.m. in G319. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT, Friday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m. SACRED SPACES/URBAN ASSETS: FAITH COMMUNITIES, PROPERTY, AND MOVING BOLDLY INTO THE FUTURE. Join us Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Woodward Hall, $15 per person. JUST NEIGHBORS. Join us Tuesday, June 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Butler Hall. Meet new friends from Sixth & I Synagogue and Trinity Lutheran Church. WOMENĹ?S MISSIONARY SOCIETY meets Tuesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. for mission activities and pot-luck luncheon. Contact Carol Blythe.
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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Corina Lopez
Deacon of the Week(clopez_260@hotmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org