Bulletin, Sunday, March 9, 2014

March 9, 2014 First Sunday in Lent Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP MARCH 9, 2014

OF

GOD 11:00 A.M.

FIRST 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE

Contemplation Richard Purvis (1913 - 1994) Keevin Lewis, Organ

WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

Jason Smith Joyful Is the Dark

ORANGETHORPE

Sanctuary Choir PROCESSION, HYMN 200

What Wondrous Love Is This

WONDROUS LOVE

CONFESSION AND SILENCE

Amy Butler

We stand at the threshold of community of grief of hope of repentance of possibility of fear of forgiveness of life.

Every day is filled with opportunities both missed and takenĹ?

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Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, we now turn from the ways of sin and turn toward God, who is faithful and just, loving and compassionate, who welcomes us to this place with loving arms open wide.

Teri Peterson, adapted

INVOCATION

Amy Butler

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Jason Smith

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

Amy Butler

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.

MUSICAL MEDITATION

Precious Lord, Take My Hand Thomas A. Dorsey (1899 - 1993) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 2 PSALTER 739 We sing and read responsively.

Genesis 2: 15 - 17, 3: 1 - 7 Rachel Johnson Psalm 32 Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 917 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Romans 5: 12 - 19 Jason Smith 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.

I choose to give to the last the same as I give to you.

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Adapted from Matthew 20

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 801

Matthew 20: 1 - 16 Amy Butler

This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.

HYMN 391

These I Lay Down

Verse 1, Choir. Verses 2 - 5, All.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LAYING DOWN

Rachel Johnson

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: Sin Amy Butler

CONFESSION AND SILENCE Eternal God, your compassion waits for us around every corner, pursuing us to the depths of our existence. We separate ourselves from you by making destructive choices and living in ways that lead to death, rather than graciously receiving the gift of abundant life. Have mercy on us! Weep for us and with us, that by your power we may inhale the breath of your Spirit and know the freedom of forgiveness, restoration to wholeness, and life everlasting.

Elaine Murray Dreeben

SHARING COMMUNION MUSICAL REFLECTION INVITATION TO THE TABLE

Cheryl Branham Amy Butler

ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) 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

Amy and Tim Shaw

MUSICAL OFFERING, HYMN 74

A Woman and a Coin

Listen as the Choir sings verses 1 - 3.

NYGREN All join in singing verse 4.

Sanctuary Choir and Congregation

HYMN 48

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

TALLISŏ 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

Tim Shaw

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES CONFESSION AND SILENCE

Amy Butler

May God who pardoned David and Peter, the sinful woman weeping at his feet, the publican and the prodigal son, may that same God set both you and me uncondemned before him. Have no further care for the sins you have confessed; depart in peace.

Orthodox absolution, adapted

HYMN 339 We sing verses 1, 2 and 4.

Just as I Am, Without One Plea

WOODWORTH

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 Go Now in Peace

GO IN PEACE

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 March 16, Second Sunday in Lent, are Genesis 12: 1 - 4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4: 1 - 5, 13 - 17; Luke 15: 11 - 32.

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, alt.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; family and friends of George Glover, JCPKEG )NQXGTŏU DTQVJGT-in-law, who died Wednesday, February 26; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Shaw; Kimberly Durham-Bates; 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 López; 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; Ernie and Peggy Williams.

A SPECIAL GIFT has been made to the Sacristy Renovation Project by Al Nielsen in memory of his wife, Vivian Nielsen.

WORSHIP SPEAKING OF SIN. During Lent we venture into a season of confession and introspection. In worship, we unearth and reexamine ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȃ ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ does speaking of sin help us get real about relationship with God, and with each other? We share communion each Sunday as part of our Lenten practice.

COMING UP 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.

Compelling Conversations, with Brian McLaren Calvary Baptist Church DC, March 11 Author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, Brian D. McLaren, joins us for a special conversation at Calvary. A former college English teacher and pastor, Brian is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. His latest book, We Make the Road by Walking, will be released in June, 2014. Join us Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. Tickets to this Compelling Conversations event are $10, available at calvarydc.org.

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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  us  to  •‹Â?‰ ĥ ƒŽ˜ƒ”› Š‹Ž†”‡Â?ǯ• Š‘‹” on  Palm  Sunday,  April  13.   Join  us!  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

LENTEN  LUNCHES.  Bring  your  lunch  to  the  Chapel  and  join  us  Tuesdays  (March  11,  18,  25,  April  1  and  8),  12:15-­â€?12:45  p.m.  in  Kendall  1,  for  a  fun,  informal  discussion  on  the  upcoming  Gospel  Lesson  each  week.   Want  to  help  lead  a  discussion?  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

Dz PEAKING  OF  SINÇł  LENTEN  DEVOTIONAL  GUIDES  are  available  with  the  ushers  at  the  rear  of  the  Sanctuary.  These  readings  in  poetry,  stories,  and  scripture  serve  as  a  guide  through  Lent.  Thanks  to  Jac  Whatley  for  compiling  this  devotional.  Â

LENTEN  COMMUNION.  Throughout  the  Season  of  Lent,  we  will  be  sharing  communion  during  Sunday  morning  worship.  In  keeping  with  our  communion  Sunday  tradition,  the  ushers  will  be  collecting  a  special  offering  ƒ– –Š‡ ƒÂ?…–—ƒ”› †‘‘”• ƒ– –Š‡ …Ž‘•‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ •‡”˜‹…‡ –‘™ƒ”† ÂƒÂŽÂ˜ÂƒÂ”Â›ÇŻÂ• Fellowship  Fund  to  support  individuals  in  need  who  visit  the  church  office.  Thank  you  for  your  generous  offerings.  Â

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS resumes March 12, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. 9GĹ?NN focus on the work of Brian McLaren and discuss ways of bringing the presence of God into our lives. Contact Trey Sullivan.

PRAYERS FOR PEACE. Join us Sunday, March 16, at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel as we gather to pray for peace in Palestine. Ministers and representatives from local congregations will be with us as we pray for this just and humanitarian cause. Contact Pastor Edgar.

THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Ĺ‘AUTOBEEROGRAPHY:Ĺ’ TELLING OUR SPIRITUAL STORIES. Beginning Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall, weĹ?ll focus on spiritual autobiography, discover biblical stories, and discuss modern spiritual memoirs. Contact Trey Sullivan.

KID POWER GARDEN ART. %CNXCT[Ĺ?U TGUKFGPV RCTVPGT Kid Power, is working on a creative peace mural made out of plastic newspaper bags, to display in one of their gardens. Can you contribute? See our collection box in the main office, or contact Katie Harvey, katherine.s.harvey@gmail.com.

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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Becky Vaughn

Deacon of the Week (becky@beckyvaughn.org)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org