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March 30, 2014 Fourth Sunday in Lent Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP MARCH 30, 2014
OF
GOD 11:00 A.M.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRELUDE
G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP
Improvisation on NEW BRITAIN John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME
Becky Vaughn
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
PROCESSION HYMN
Do Not I Love Thee? from The Sacred Harp Sanctuary Choir &TCY 7U KP VJG 5RKTKVŏU 6GVJGT
UNION SEMINARY
ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȃ ȱ ǰ for when humbly in your name Two or three are met together, you are in the midst of them Praise the Son, the Lord Christ Jesus ȱ ȱ ȱ¢ ȱ Ȃ ȱ ǯ As disciples used to gather in the name of Christ to sup Then with thanks to God the giver, break the bread and bless the cup Praise the Son, the Lord Christ Jesus So now bind our friendship up. All our meals and all our living make as sacraments of you That by caring, helping, giving, we may be disciples true Praise the Son, the Lord Christ Jesus We will serve with faith anew.
CONFESSION AND SILENCE
Amy Butler
Jesus, YQPŏV [QW ENGCPUG QWT blind eyes? Wash away the mud? Move us from hiders in blinders to fearless believers? From bystanders to disciples, dwellers in darkness to holders of your light. Let us see with our souls. Let us see with our souls.
-Anne Osdieck
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.
INVOCATION
Amy Butler
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Amy Butler
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
Rachel Johnson O For a Closer Walk With God Keith Getty /arr. Daniel Grassi Sanctuary Choir
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 226 PSALTER 734
1 Samuel 16: 1 - 13 Jason Smith Psalm 23 Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
We sing Response 2.
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 951 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Ephesians 5: 8 - 14 Edgar Palacios Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ Leo Nestor (b. 1948) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Do you believe in the Son of Man? Lord, I believe. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Adapted from John 9
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 871
John 9: 1 - 12, 27 - 40 Amy Butler
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
HYMN 80
My Shepherd, You Supply My Need RESIGNATION
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
Speaking of Sin: Penance Amy Butler
CONFESSION AND SILENCE
SHARING COMMUNION HYMN 391 We sing verses 1, 4 and 5.
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
These I Lay Down LAYING DOWN
Amy Butler
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Edgar Palacios
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Amy Butler
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 MEDITATION Cantor sings each verse, and we sing the Refrain together.
Take, O Take Me as I Am John L. Bell (b. 1949) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Ĺ—$WV [QW 1 .QTF Take, O take me as I am. Summon out what I shall be. Set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
INVITATION
G IVING AND S ERVING
Cindy Cho
MUSICAL OFFERING Precious Lord, Take My Hand Thomas A. Dorsey (1899 - 1993) / arr. Jack Schrader Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor HYMN 48
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
TALLISĹ? CANON
Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Christ, all creatures here below Praise Holy Spirit evermore One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Cindy Cho
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES CONFESSION AND SILENCE
Amy Butler
Discerner of hearts, you look beneath our outward appearance and see your image in each of us. Banish in us the blindness that prevents us from recognizing truth, so we may see the world through your eyes and with the compassion of Jesus Christ who redeems us. Amen. -Revised Common Lectionary Prayers
HYMN 420
We sing verses 1, 3 and 5.
I Come with Joy
DOVE OF PEACE
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 CHORAL BENEDICTION
Amy Butler I Wonder as I Wander Appalachian Melody Sanctuary Choir
During the season of Lent, we hear no Postlude at the conclusion of worship. We exit silently, or you may remain in the Sanctuary for a few minutes of silent reflection.
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 April 6, Fifth Sunday in Lent, are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130 , Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45 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. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674, alt.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara BermĂşdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Cristina ChacĂłn; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; friends and family of Waller W. Cooper II, father of Clark Cooper, who died March 7; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Shaw; Kimberly DurhamBates; 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 LĂłpez; Morry Johnson, friend of Ashley Becker; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; Ginette Lambert, mother of Pierre Mathieu, friend of Paul Rosstead; Lynne Mayfield, mother of Jay Mayfield; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, friend of Amy Dale; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Rochelle Powell, grandmother of Eva Powell; Will Regas, cousin of Katie Harvey; Amelia Rogers, mother of Ben Rogers; Scott Singley, brother-in-law of Courtney Rice; Carol Sunde; Jac Whatley; Ernie and Peggy Williams. WORSHIP SPEAKING  OF  SIN.  During  Lent  we  venture  into  a  season  of  confession  and  introspection.   In  worship,  we  reexamine  language  Š‹˜žÂ?Čą ÂœÂ’Â—ČąÂ?‘ŠÂ?Čą  ŽȂÂ?Čą ÂžÂœÂžÂŠÂ•Â•Â˘Čą ™›ŽÂ?Ž›ȹ Â?Â˜ČąÂ’Â?Â—Â˜Â›ÂŽÇŻČą Â˜Â Čą Â?Â˜ÂŽÂœČą œ™ŽŠ”’—Â?Čą ˜Â?Čą sin  help  us  get  real  about  relationship  with  God  and  with  each  other?   We  share  communion  each  Sunday  as  part  of  our  Lenten  practice.   #SUNDAYWISDOM @CALVARYDC: AN INVITATION TO LIVE TWEET LENT. This Lenten season, Calvary is joining Diana Butler Bass and VJG %#0# +PKVKCVKXGĹ?U GZRGTKOGPV YKVJ UQEKCN OGFKC CPF you are invited to turn on your phones and tweet throughout the service. Through the Twitter handle #SundayWisdom, post wisdom you hear throughout the service and join this interdenominational, national conversation! Visit patheos.com for more information. COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Ĺ‘AUTOBEEROGRAPHY:Ĺ’ TELLING OUR SPIRITUAL STORIES, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. We fo cus on spiritual autobiography, discover biblical stories, and discuss modern spiritual memoirs. Contact Trey Sullivan. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. We focus on Naked Spirituality by Brian McClaren and discuss ways of bringing the presence of God into our own lives. Contact Trey Sullivan. FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB, Friday at 12:00 noon in the Chapel. Contact Jeongseon Choi, chamber@fmmc.org. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT. We meet each Friday, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the Teen Room for Zumba (G3) and in the gym for soccer (GB). Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar.
CALVARY WORK DAY. It's time to pull out the gardening tools! Join us Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to prepare flowerbeds for Holy Week. Breakfast and lunch, plus tools, mulch and flowers, are provided. 9GĹ?NN CNUQ JCXG C VCDNG YKVJ NGOQPCFG TGHTGUJOGPVU and Calvary information for passers-by on the street. Sign up with Bob Wood and Cindy Cho after worship in Woodward Hall. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@gmail.com.
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LENTEN  COMMUNION.  Throughout  the  Season  of  Lent,  we  share  communion  each  Sunday  morning  in  worship.  In  keeping  with  our  communion  tradition,  ushers  collect  a  special  offering  at  the  Sanctuary  doors  as  we  depart.  Contribute  to Â ÂƒÂŽÂ˜ÂƒÂ”Â›ÇŻÂ• ‡ŽŽ‘™•Š‹’ —Â?†,  supporting  individuals  in  need  who  visit  the  church  office  during  the  week.  Thank  you  for  giving  generously.    Â
MUSIC  FOR  KIDS,  Sunday  afternoons  12:30  Ȃ  1:00  p.m.  in  Music  Suite.   Children  of  all  ages,  and  their  parents,  are  welcome!   These  sessions  prepare  Calvary  Š‹Ž†”‡Â?ǯ• Š‘‹” –‘ •‹Â?‰ ‘Â? ƒŽÂ? —Â?Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ ’”‹Ž ͕͗Ǥ ‘‹Â? —•Ǩ  Â
FESTIVAL  CHOIR.  Join  us  in  rehearsals  each  Sunday  afternoon,  1:15Č‚3:00  p.m.  in  Music  Suite.   Adult  and  youth  singers  are  welcome  as  we  prepare  to  sing  in  worship  on  Easter  Day.   Contact  Cheryl  Branham.  Â
TUESDAY  LENTEN  LUNCHES.  Bring  your  lunch  to  Kendall  Hall  and  join  us,  April  1  and  8,  12:15-Ââ€?12:45  p.m.,  for  a  fun,  informal  discussion  on  the  upcoming  Gospel  Lesson  of  the  week.   ?  Contact  Trey  Sullivan.  Â
CONSIDERING  BAPTISM?  We  are  excited  to  be  in  preparation  for  baptism  on  Easter  Day.  If  you  are  thinking  about  baptism,  contact  Pastor  Amy  or  Pastor  Edgar.  Â
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PALM  SUNDAY,  APRIL  13.  Calvary  Š‹Ž†”‡Â?ǯ• Š‘‹” Â?‡‡–• ƒ– ͕͔ǣ͕͙  a.m.  in  the  Sanctuary  to  rehearse.  They  lead  us  in  worship  as  we  wave  palm  branches,  sing  Hosannas,  ƒÂ?† ”‡Â?‡Â?„‡” Š”‹•–ǯ• ‡Â?–”› ‹Â?–o  Jerusalem.  Â
TENEBRAE  SERVICE  OF  DARKNESS,  APRIL  18.  To  mark  Good  Friday,  join  us  at  6:00  p.m.  for  Soup  Supper  in  the  Chapel.  We  gather  at  7:00  p.m.  in  the  Sanctuary  for  worship,  reflecting  upon  the  darkness  of  Good  Friday  through  music,  prayer,  and  contemplation.  Â
EASTER  DAY,  APRIL  20.  Celebrate  resurrection  at  Calvary!  No  Sunday  School  this  day,  so  gather  in  Woodward  Hall  for  a  special  congregational  breakfast  hosted  by  the  Latino  Fellowship  and  Chef  Roberto  at  9:45  a.m.   Music  begins  at  10:55  a.m.  in  the  Sanctuary;  come  a  little  early  and  choose  your  favorite  seat.  Festival  Choir  leads  in  worship  and  we  open  our  box  of  ŽŽ‡Ž—‹ƒ•Ǩ ˆ–‡” ™‘”•Š‹’ǥ ‹–ǯ• ƒ ƒŽ˜ƒ”› ÂˆÂƒÂ˜Â‘Â”Â‹Â–Â‡Č„Easter  Potluck  Brunch  in  Woodward  Hall.   Contact  Ellen  Sulerzyski  or  Kim  Sisk  or  sign  up  with  Gretchen  White  in  Woodward  Hall  following  worship.  Â
EASTER  LILY  ORDER  FORMS  are  available  in  the  Narthex  or  in  the  church  office.  Or  order  lilies  online;  see  the  Donations  page  of  our  website.  Lilies  $12  each.  Deadline  for  ordering  is  Monday,  April  14.   Â
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