Morality Tales: A Visit with the Proverbs
November 3, 2013 All Saints Sunday Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP NOVEMBER 3, 2013
OF
GOD 11:00 A.M.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
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
Allegro in C Major J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) Wendell Phipps, Organ
WELCOME
Corina López
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Laudate Knut Nystedt (b. 1915) Calvary Chamber Singers
Praise the Lord, all nations. Praise him, all peoples. Praise the Lord! For his loving kindness has been bestowed upon us. And the truth of the Lord endures for ever. Praise the Lord, all nations. Praise him, all peoples. Praise the Lord!
PROCESSION, HYMN 637
For All the Saints
SINE NOMINE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Amy Butler Calvary Ringers This is the day the Lord has made! Let us give thanks— for our ancestors in the faith who have made this day of gathering with God’s people a reality; for our brothers and sisters in the faith who walk beside us to help find the possibilities of faith today; for our ancestors in the faith whose experience in God’s providential care moved them toward trust in God’s steadfast love; for our brothers and sisters in the faith who are journeying with us toward God’s new mercies every morning; for our ancestors in the faith who began telling the story of God’s extravagant love for us through Jesus Christ; for our brothers and sisters in the faith who listen to us tell of the hope and joy we know in Christ who lives among us! Let us live as stewards of both sacred past and promised future, giving thanks for the lives of these saints: John Alves Edna Burneston Wilhelmina Campbell Virginia Foster Edwin McClain Elizabeth McClain
INVOCATION
Vivian Nielsen Martha Peck Doris Shaw Ted Shaw Karim Ziyad Amy Butler
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.
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. CHILDREN’S SERMON
A Morality Tale: The Hidden Danger of Beauty Daniel Alcázar-Román
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Calvary Chamber Singers
Create in me, O God, a pure heart, and grant me a new, confident spirit. (Psalm 51: 10)
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD PSALTER 739
Psalm 32 Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
We sing and read responsively.
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 961
2 Thessalonians 1: 11-12 Edgar Palacios
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION We sing together, echoing the Cantor.
Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Today salvation has come to this house. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Luke 19 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 854
Luke 19: 1-10 Jason Smith
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 646
How Blest Are They Who Trust in Christ
MARYTON
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
Morality Tales: Proverbs 3:5 Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION
Cheryl Branham, Piano
SHARING COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE
Amy Butler
CALL TO CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON Edgar Palacios WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Amy Butler, Edgar Palacios
SHARING THE MEAL
To celebrate communion by intinction, please approach the stations using inside aisles. 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.
COMMUNION MEDITATION
Ave Verum Corpus Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Emily Dillon, Dwayne Pinkney
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary Whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood Be for us a foretaste (of heaven) during our final examining. Amen.
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION
Cheryl Branham
MUSICAL OFFERING
Sing Me to Heaven Daniel Gawthrop (b. 1949) Calvary Sanctuary Choir
In my heart’s sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poet’s gloss. Words alone are vain and vacant, and my heart is mute. In response to aching silence, memory summons half-heard voices. And my soul finds primal eloquence and wraps me in song. If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby. If you would win my heart, sing me a love song. If you would mourn me and bring me to God, sing me a requiem, sing me to heaven. Touch in me all love and passion, pain and pleasure. Touch in me grief and comfort, love and passion, pain and pleasure. Sing me a lullaby, a love song, a requiem. Love me, comfort me, bring me to God. Sing me a love song. Sing me to heaven. (Jane Griner)
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
Cheryl Branham
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 635 We sing verses 1 and 3.
Amy Butler Faith of Our Fathers ST. CATHERINE
During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment to Christ or 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
Amy Butler Festive Trumpet Tune David German (b. 1954) Wendell Phipps, Organ
During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to exit quietly if you prefer. Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, to the left as you exit the Sanctuary, for a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests. Scripture passages for November 10, 25th Sunday after Pentecost, are Psalm 98; Job 19: 23-27a; 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17; Luke 20: 27-38. 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.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho and Bob Wood; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Crumpler Shaw; Bill Fahey; Gail Ousley Gibson, friend of Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers; Jenny Goon; Katlyn Greene, sister of Ashley Coates; Janet Grove; Betty Johanna, friend of John Appiah-Duffell; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; Alan Laskin and Mike McQueen, friends of Nancy and Phil Renfrow; Mike Martin, friend of Claudia Moore; Sabrina McEwen, daughter of Sarah Livingston; Al Nielsen; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Dickie Powell, father of Eva Powell; Susan Sevier; Clyde Sisk, mother of Kim Sisk. WORSHIP MORALITY TALES: A VISIT WITH THE PROVERBS. Cultures all across the world tell morality tales to teach basic life lessons. In the Bible there's a whole collection of these lessons called Wisdom Literature. For four weeks in November we'll hear morality tales from around the world and take a look at the wisdom book of Proverbs. TODAY FESTIVAL CHOIR BEGINS! Love to sing? Join us for our first Festival Choir rehearsal for Advent 2013. Come to Music Suite immediately after worship for snacks; today we rehearse 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Next Sunday, 1:15 - 3:00 p.m. Join us each week through December 8; we sing in worship on December 15. Contact Cheryl Branham. NO MUSIC FOR KIDS this afternoon, but join us again next week, November 10, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. in Music Suite. See you there! COMING UP TOD AND WNW CANCELLED THIS WEEK. Because of the two major events happening at Calvary this week, both Theology on Draft (November 5) and Wednesday Night Words (November 6) will be cancelled. WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY meets 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5. Contact Carol Blythe, blythe-goodman@comcast.net. WAGING PEACE IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL, CONFERENCE. Participate in this weekend event, November 8-10, hosted here at Calvary. Learn about peace and justice efforts to support both Palestine and Israel. Hear the story of keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, and
INNOVATING TRADITION: A CONVERSATION WITH TWO URBAN PASTORS ON THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH. Join us Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, for a special discussion between New York Times bestselling author and pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber and Calvary’s own Senior Pastor Amy Butler, moderated by Amy Sullivan. Check Calvary’s website for free tickets. All attendees, including Calvary members and friends, must register for free tickets through the Calvary website. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! To serve as a volunteer at the event, please attend a special training session in the Sanctuary, today after worship.
participate in other sessions. Register at info@allianceofbaptists.org. CALVARY WOMEN’S SHELTER MEAL. Members of Calvary have been serving food for the women at the Calvary Women’s Shelter for years and will continue serving in January, March, May, July, and September of 2014. To contribute to the next shelter meal, Sunday, November 10, please contact Nancy Renfrow, nrenfrow@verizon.net. ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS who are planning to attend an institution of higher education in Spring 2014: applications for the Edith Miller Scholarships are available in the Church Office. These funds provide small awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education. Completed applications are due Friday, November 15. Contact Mike Overby, mike.overby@gmail.com. DCBC THANKSGIVING BASKETS. DC Baptist Convention’s Center for Church and Community Ministries, in partnership with Johenning Advisory Council, is collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets. Help families in need by donating nonperishable items: canned vegetables and fruit, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice or noodles, flour, sugar, and grocery store gift certificates. Bring to grocery cart in the Church Office by November 17. Contact Jason Smith. AUTUMN CALLER copies are available with the ushers or in the Church Office. Articles for the Winter Caller are due November 18. C HURCH S TAFF Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith
Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) 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)
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Kathie Lansing
Deacon of the Week (kjlansing@gmail.com)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org