Resurrection of the Lord March 31, 2013 Easter Day
Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD MARCH 31, 2013 PRELUDE MUSIC WORSHIP
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
EASTER DAY 10:50 A.M. 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE
Voluntaries in C Major and G Major John Alcock, Jr. (1740 - 1791) Wendell Phipps, Organ
OPENING ACCLAMATION AND WORDS OF WELCOME
Leah Grundset Davis
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates Op. 44, No. 2 William Mathias (1934 - 1992) Festival Choir
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, even lift them up, ye everlasting doors And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! (Psalm 24: 7 - 10)
PROCESSION, HYMN 216
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! All creation, join to say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heavens and earth reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Jesus died, our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Congregation standing; la congregación se pone de pie. Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement 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.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Jason Smith
Alleluia! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed! This is the Easter festival of life. We celebrate the birth of new possibilities, of recreation and new life as gifts from God. All creatures rejoice in the powerful work of God’s salvation! In Christ’s resurrection hope triumphs over despair! Love triumphs over hate! Good triumphs over evil! Belief triumphs over doubt and life triumphs over death! Glory and honor and praise to Christ who lives and reigns among us! Alleluia to the Living Christ! Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed! 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. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 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. (repeat)
SERVICE OF BAPTISM BAPTISMAL AFFIRMATION
Amy Butler
We have come to celebrate the baptism of these disciples of Jesus Christ. What do you want them to know? That we thank God for their faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, and that we happily welcome them into our church family; that their joys and sorrows will be our own; that we will do the work of Christ together—prayerfully, compassionately and courageously. BAPTISM
Angelica Angdisen, Sarah White José González-Alfaro, Ely Antonio López,
Amy Butler Edgar Palacios
BAPTISMAL BLESSING
Edgar Palacios
We celebrate the joy of our salvation. We praise God for the life, death and resurrection of the Son. We share in your joy and celebrate the grace of God that empowers and sustains us. HYMN 699
Rejoice the Lord Is King! DARWALL’S 148TH
Rejoice, the Lord is King! The risen Christ adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, and triumph evermore. Refrain. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say rejoice! God’s reign can never fail, Christ rules o’er earth and heaven. The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given. Refrain. Rejoice in glorious hope! For Christ, our Judge, shall come to glorify the saints for their eternal home. Refrain. A TIME WITH CHILDREN
Leah Grundset Davis
LIVING THE WORD OF GOD PSALTER, 768
Psalm 150 Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Lord, rejoice and sing! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
We sing together, echoing the Cantor.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Words adapted from Luke 24.
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 860
Luke 24: 1 - 12 Amy Butler
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER O Mary, what you say, they rolled that stone away? Glory to the risen King.
Glory to the Risen King Spiritual / arr. Robert L. Morris (b. 1943) Festival Choir
O some call Him one thing, I think I’ll call Him Savior. Glory to the risen King. O some call Him one thing, I think I’ll say Emmanuel. Glory to the risen King. O Mary, what you say, they rolled that stone away? Think I’ll call Him King!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
Leah Grundset Davis
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 MUSICAL REFLECTION
Can I Get a Witness? Amy Butler O Magnify the Lord with Me Bay State Collection arr. George Lynn (1915 - 1989) Festival Choir
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Hallelujah, Amen. Congregation standing; la congregación se pone de pie. Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement 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.
GIVING AND SERVING INVITATION
Jason Smith
MUSICAL OFFERING Christ the Lord is risen again! Christ hath broken every chain! Hark the angels shout for joy, singing evermore on high, Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is Risen Again! John Rutter (b. 1945)
He who gave for us his life, who for us endured the strife, is our Paschal Lamb today! We too sing for joy and say Alleluia! He who bore all pain and loss, comfortless upon the cross, lives in glory now on high,pleads for us and hears our cry. Alleluia! Now he bids us tell abroad how the lost may be restored, how the penitent forgiven, how we too may enter heaven. Alleluia! Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed Christ, today thy people feed. Take our sins and guilt away, that we all may sing for ay, Alleluia!
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
BECOMING DISCIPLES PRESENTATION OF BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES
Amy Butler, Edgar Palacios
INVITATION HYMN 234
Amy Butler Crown Him with Many Crowns
Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save; His glories now we sing who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet. Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.
DIADEMATA
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 CHORAL BENEDICTION
Amy Butler Because He Lives William J. Gaither (b. 1936) Arr. Jack Schrader Festival Choir
Because He lives I can face tomorrow, Because He lives all fear is gone Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives.
POSTLUDE
Festive Trumpet Tune David German (b. 1954) Wendell Phipps, Organ
Following worship please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for Easter Brunch and fellowship. Check out opportunities for service during the week. Scripture passages for April 7, Second Sunday of Easter, are Acts 5: 27 - 32; Psalm 118: 14 - 29; Revelation 1: 4 - 8; John 20: 19 - 31. Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates. Words and music © 1973, Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. Make Us One, Lord. 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. Glory to the Newborn King: arr. Robert L. Morris, © 1989 Fostco Music Press/Shawnee Press Inc. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. Adapted by Cheryl Branham. Christ the Lord is Risen Again. Words: Michael Weisse, tr. Catherine Winkworth, © 1971 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. O Magnify the Lord. Words: Bay State Collection, 1850, PD. Because He Lives. Words: Gloria and William j. Gaither, © 1971, 1997, William J. Gaither. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abbasi, granddaughter of Betty Mein; Maria Bensussen, grandmother, and Kevin Harvey, brother of Ryan Harvey; 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; Katlyn Greene, sister of Ashley Coates; Janet Grove; Betty Johanna, friend of John Appiah-Duffell; Al Nielsen; Cristián Palencia, cousin of Marcela Estrada; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Ben Rogers; Calvin Smith, father of Katie Harvey. A SPECIAL GIFT has been made in memory of Vivian Nielsen by Dennis and Judy Nielsen. WORSHIP EYES WIDE OPEN. The season of Easter begins today, with a new series in worship where we examine the reality of how resurrection—life—changes the way we look at our world that is filled with death. Calvary members will share stories of resurrection in their own lives each Sunday in worship—you won’t want to miss it! TODAY IF YOU ARE VISITING WITH US TODAY, WELCOME! Please take a moment to complete a visitor card, located in the pew racks. Place your completed card in the offering plate or give it to a pastor at the end of worship. Thank you for worshiping with us today.
POTLUCK LUNCH. Join us today in Woodward Hall immediately following worship for Easter Brunch with all the trimmings, plus an Easter Egg Decorating event. All are invited! EASTER OFFERING. Calvary collects an Easter Offering for projects in the United States. Undesignated gifts are divided among Bridges of Hope Offering of Alliance of Baptists (¼), America for Christ Offering of American Baptist Home Mission Society (½), and Global Mission Offering of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (¼). On your check or envelope, designate Easter Offering or a specific denominational partner. COMING UP FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT. Join us in the Chapel at noon on Friday, April 5. Hear music of Haydn, Schubert, and other composers performed by Ruth Albright, violin; Brigitta Czernik Gruenther, cello; Bonnie Kellert, piano; DongKeon Kim, tenor; John Sutherland Earle, piano; Pei-Rong Lo, piano. Admission is free. JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH CLASS. We meet on Sunday mornings, 9:45 a.m. in the Library, for learning and fellowship. During the season of Easter, beginning April 7, we study the Gospel texts of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. Why did Thomas want to touch his side? Did Jesus really eat some fish and have breakfast with the disciples? Where do we see resurrection in our own lives? We'll wrestle with these questions and more, so join us! Contact Pastor Leah. SPANISH LANGUAGE BIBLE STUDY. Durante el mes de abril, la Escuela Bíblica Dominical de Adultos en español estudiará lecciones basadas en el Apocalipsis y escritas por el teólogo y biblista Dr. Tony Cartledge. Las clases se imparten en la Capilla y comienzan a las 9:45 a.m. ¡Le esperamos! For more information about the Spanish language class, contact Pastor Edgar. WIN MOVIE SCREENING. View the film Inocente on youth homelessness, Sunday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel, and learn how you can participate in the Washington Interfaith Network’s efforts in DC. Contact Yolanda Appiah-Kubi, yolanda.akubi@gmail.com. CBC COUNCIL MEETING, Thursday, April 11. Contact Soren Dayton, soren.dayton@gmail.com. CALVARY CONVERSATION ON RESTRUCTURING, Sunday, April 14, in the Chapel. Contact Soren Dayton, soren.dayton@gmail.com. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING AND LUNCH, Sunday, April 21. Join us for the meeting; lunch is provided by Calvary’s youth in support of their summer trip. Contact Jason Smith. FORUM ON IMMIGRATION, Sunday, April 28. Sponsored by Mission and Christian Education Board. Contact Carol Blythe-Goodman, blythe-goodman@comcast.net. SPRING SMALL GROUPS Contact Pastor Leah for general information on small groups. BASKETBALL GROUP. Wednesday night, April 3, 6:30 p.m. in the gym. We meet every other Wednesday. Contact Jason Smith. ZUMBA CLASSES AND SOCCER. Join us Friday, April 5. We meet Fridays, 7:00 p.m., in the Teen Room for Zumba and in the gym for soccer. Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT starts Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. in the Library, when we’ll start discussing women in the Bible. What do they have to teach us about resurrection? And who are those little-known female characters in Scripture? Contact Pastor Leah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS. We start meeting again on Wednesday, April 10, 6:30p.m. on level G3. We’ll take a look at the book A Dangerous Dozen: 12 Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo, but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus! As society asks ever louder why we call ourselves Christians, and as we sometimes wonder why we’ve made this commitment, it’s helpful to look back at those who have come before us. Contact Pastor Amy.
EASTER LILIES ARE GIVEN BY‌ Anonymous, in honor of Amy Butler and her 10 years of service to Calvary; Leah Grundset Davis and her service at Calvary; and Paul Rosstead and his service at Calvary. Anonymous, in honor of and with gratitude for the hard work and commitment of Calvary's staff. Thank you for the many ways you care of us. Anonymous, in memory of James T. Handy, Harry Miller, Pauline and Elmer Rice, Lillian and Clyde Doughtery, and in honor of all members of the Armed Forces and First Responders. Chuck Andreatta, in memory of Lee Grandy. Alice Bartlett, in memory of her parents. The Blythe-Goodman family, in memory of Donna Beth Blythe, Richard Goodman Sr., Maxwell Goodman, Benjamin Porter, and Samuel Boren. Edna Burneston, in memory of George Burneston and Jay Grove. Tanya Coble, in memory of Flora Alexander and in honor of Paul Rosstead. John and Leah Davis, in memory of her mother, Paula Hollis Grundset and her grandmother Evelyn Grundset, and in honor of their grandmothers Joanne Hollis, and Elease Tillman. Bill Fahey and Karla Fahey, in memory of Helen and Ron Fahey. Barbara Hoffer, in memory of loved ones. Ken M. Jue, in memory of loved ones. Naw Hla Kyi, in memory of her parents and her niece's family.
Naw Aye Aye Lwen, in memory of her parents and younger sister. Jay and Leigh Mayfield, in memory of Leigh's father, Butch Powell. Sheri McFarlane, in memory of her mother, Marty Auman, and her husband, Mac McFarland. The Mein Family, in memory of John Gordon Mein. William and Bobbie Michael, Sr. and William H. Michael, Jr., in memory of loved ones. Claudia Moore, in memory of loved ones. Al Nielsen, in memory of his wife, Vivian. Brian and Brenda Nielsen and Family, in memory of their mothers and grandmothers, Vivian Nielsen and Doris Shaw. Kyin Oo, in memory of Khin Thein Han Oo. Harold L. Ritchie, in memory of loved ones. Paul Rosstead, in memory of his sister, Mary (Marli) Rosstead Clifford, his father, O.B. Rosstead, and in honor of his mother, Dorothy K. Rosstead and sisters, Kristine Smith and Barbara Cristy. Kim Sisk, in memory of her father, Ed Sisk; her brother, Jay Sisk; her great uncle, Roger Sisk; and great aunt, Zylphia Sisk. Ellen Sulerzyski, in memory of her father and mother, Peter and Doris Sulerzyski. Victor Tupitza, in memory of his wife, Sarah Helen Tupitza. David and Michele Tupitza family, in memory of Sallie Tupitza. Michael Jac Whatley, in honor of Kathy Whatley. Gretchen White, in memory of her mother and father, Betty and Dick White.
C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Kristin Campbell Leah Grundset Davis Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith
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