May 12, 2013 Seventh Sunday of Easter Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD
MAY 12, 2013
11:00 A.M.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 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
Improvisation on AURELIA John Dautzenberg, Organ
WELCOME
Leah Grundset Davis
HYMN 331
Sing of a God in Majestic Divinity ÜTTINGEN
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leah Grundset Davis
We celebrate good news: Jesus Christ is risen! Open our eyes: Send us out of our hiding places with strength and power. Open our eyes: Turn our anxiety to comfort, our mourning into joyful dance. Open our eyes: Remind us of new life all around us—even within us! Open our eyes: Show us signs of resurrection and give us courage to believe. Because all things are possible through God’s love, we proclaim the gospel in this world— Where God is still creating and redeeming, and bringing new life. Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! INVOCATION
Leah Grundset Davis
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Leah Grundset Davis
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
Cheryl Branham
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.
SERVICE OF BAPTISM BAPTISMAL AFFIRMATION
Amy Butler
We have come to celebrate the baptism of John Appiah-Duffell, disciple of Jesus Christ. What do you want him to know? That we thank God for his faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, and that we happily welcome him into our church family; that his joys and sorrows will be our own; that we will do the work of Christ together—prayerfully, compassionately and courageously. BAPTISM OF JOHN APPIAH-DUFFELL
Amy Butler
BAPTISMAL BLESSING 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. MUSICAL MEDITATION
Deep River / Shall We Gather at the River Traditional Spiritual / HANSON PLACE arr. Lloyd Larson (b. 1954) Susan Sevier, Mezzo-Contralto
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 900 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Acts 16: 25 - 34 Jason Smith Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Susan Sevier, Cantor
We sing together, echoing the Cantor.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from John 17 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 880
John 17: 20 - 26 Leah Grundset Davis
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 365
Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters BEACH SPRING
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
Eyes Wide Open: Staring Confused to Focused with Purpose Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO . . .
John Dautzenberg John Appiah-Duffell
SINGING OUR RESPONSE Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Lord, our Risen King!
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION
Carol Blythe
MUSICAL OFFERING The Choir and Cantor lead us as we sing together.
Congregational Medley of Hymn Tunes Based on Trilogy of Praise Arr. Joseph M. Martin
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love. Alleluia! Praise the Savior, with the multitudes above. There the songs of saints and martyrs thunder like a mighty flood, “Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by his blood.” [HYFRYDOL] Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation. O my soul, worship the well-spring of health and salvation. All ye who hear, now to God’s temple draw near. Join me in glad adoration. [LOBE DEN HERREN] O worship the King, all glorious above, and gratefully sing God’s wonderful love, our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. [LYONS] Repeat HYFRYDOL to conclude. 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
Carol Blythe
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 459
We sing verses 1, 2 and 5.
Amy Butler Lord, You Give the Great Commission ABBOT’S LEIGH
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
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 POSTLUDE
Amy Butler Grand Chorus in March Form, in Gregorian Tonality Alexandre Guilmant (1837 - 1911) John Dautzenberg, Organ
During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen or to exit quietly. Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and 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 May 19, Day of Pentecost, are Acts 2: 1 - 21; Psalm 104: 24 - 34, 35b; Romans 8: 14 - 17; John 14: 8 - 17, 25 - 27.
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; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; 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; Calvin Smith, father of Katie Harvey; Abby Sulerzyski, niece of Ellen Sulerzyski. WITH JOY, WE WELCOME baby Oliver Gray Armijo, son of Caroline and Henry Armijo, born Monday, May 6. We celebrate with Caroline, Henry, and sister Lucy on this blessing for their family. WORSHIP EYES WIDE OPEN. Today is the last Sunday of the Season of Easter, and we have examined how resurrection—life—changes the way we look at our world that is filled with death. Members have shared stories of resurrection in their own lives each Sunday in worship. TODAY JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH CLASS. We meet Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in the Library. Contact Pastor Leah. SPANISH LANGUAGE BIBLE STUDY. Estamos estudiando el libro de Apocalipsis. Para más información sobre el estudio bíblico en español, por favor contactar a Pastor Edgar. Join us as we study the book of Revelation. Contact Pastor Edgar. DAVIS BABY SHOWER. Mother’s Day is a great day to celebrate Pastor Leah and John as they prepare to welcome a baby girl. All are invited to the Chapel after worship for food, fun and gifts for the baby. Thanks to coordinators Katie Harvey and Lu Shan-Alcázar. NO MUSIC FOR KIDS TODAY. We’ll see you next Sunday in the Music Suite, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Contact Cheryl Branham. DINNER FOR CALVARY WOMEN’S SERVICES. To participate by providing food or helping to serve tonight at the shelter, contact Claudia Moore, cjmoorekn@aol.com. COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT meets Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Library, to discuss women in the Bible. Contact Pastor Leah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS small group gathers May 15, 6:30 p.m. on G3. Contact Pastor Amy. BASKETBALL GROUP meets Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. in the gym (GB). All are welcome. Contact Jason Smith.
FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT. Join us in the Chapel at noon on Friday, May 17, for FMMC’s final concert of this season. ZUMBA AND SOCCER. Join us Friday, May 17, 7:00 p.m., for Zumba in the Teen Room (G3) and soccer in the gym (GB). Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar. DC CROP HUNGER WALK. All are invited to participate in the national walk to end hunger, Saturday, May 18, beginning at 4th & I Streets SW. Contact Jason Smith to sign up and to learn more about raising funds or donating online. CALVARY PRESENTS … MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY SINGERS. Calvary is the first stop on their tour, Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary. Donations benefit Calvary’s Moller-Wicks Organ. SENIOR HIGH GRADUATES. We recognize Caio, Carter and Katie on May 19, and we offer them blessings during worship. Contact Jason Smith to participate as we honor Calvary’s high school seniors. CALVARY PRESENTS… 20TH CENTURY OPERA: BEFORE, DURING, AFTER. Rameen Chaharbaghi is one of the featured soloists in this exciting concert, Friday evening, May 31, 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Free admission; donations appreciated. ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS: applications for Edith Miller Scholarships are available in the Church Office; application deadline is June 1. These funds provide small awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education next fall. Contact Mike, mike.overby@gmail.com. CALVARY’S 151ST ANNIVERSARY. At Calvary, we are unapologetically Baptist, but it is easy to forget what that means. For Calvary’s 151st anniversary weekend, June 1-2, we welcome special guest, Dr. Rosalie Beck, Professor of Religion at Baylor University, to lead us in a special conversation on Baptist history Saturday, June 1, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel, and in worship as our guest preacher on Sunday, June 2. All are invited to our Anniversary Lunch after worship. Contact Jason Smith. VOLUNTEER FOR CAPITAL PRIDE. Christian Education and Mission Boards need volunteers to share the love of the Calvary community for all people. Walk in the parade on Saturday June 8; staff our booth at the festival on Sunday June 9. For info contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com or Mike, mike.overby@gmail.com. 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)
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