Many Voices. One Story.
October 13, 2013 Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP
OF
GOD
OCTOBER 13, 2013
11:00 A.M.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 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
I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Matthew Daley, Organ
WELCOME
Abbey Ammerman
HYMN 110
You Servants of God HANOVER
CALL TO WORSHIP Amy Butler People of God: we raise our voices together, for we have a story to share. Like the tiny mustard seed that grows strong and tall, we believe that life-changing transformation can come even from small efforts. Together we raise our voices. We have a story to tell! We believe that even the most broken places of our lives can be healed by God’s power, and like the leper healed by Jesus we live in grateful response to God’s healing. Together we raise our voices. We have a story to tell! We believe that God asks us to live with courage and abandon, to give generously and audaciously. Like the widow with two small coins, we live lives that show the world God’s provision is steady and strong. Together we raise our voices. We have a story to tell! Like the tax collector who knew he needed God’s grace, our lives reflect our own need for God’s love and forgiveness. Together we raise our voices to tell God’s story of faithfulness, welcome, justice, and abundant grace. Let us worship God. 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
Laura Parajón If With All Your Heart, from Elijah Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor
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.
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 293
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Abbey Ammerman
PSALTER, P. 490
Psalm 111 Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
We follow the Biblical text and insert the Refrain.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The praise of our God endures forever. EPISTLE LESSON, P. 967
2 Timothy 2:8-15 Amy Butler
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
We sing together, echoing the Cantor.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Get up and go on your way. Your faith has made you well. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Luke 17 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 852
Luke 17: 11-19 Jason Smith
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 659
What Does the Lord Require for Praise
v. 1, Choir/ v. 2- 3, All
BISHOP TUCKER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
Jason Smith
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
“Many Voices. One Story.” A Leper Amy Butler
CONGREGATIONAL REFLECTION
Sing a New Church NETTLETON
1.
Summoned by the God who made us rich in our diversity; gathered in the name of Jesus, richer still in unity. Refrain: Let us bring the gifts that differ and in splendid, varied ways sing a new church into being, one of faith and love and praise.
2.
Bring the hope of every nation, bring the art of every race, weave a song of peace and justice, let it sound through time and space. Refrain.
G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN 50
Corina López Do Not I Love Thee DETROIT, from The Sacred Harp Arr. Kenneth Lowenberg (b. 1939) Sanctuary Choir 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
Corina López
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 351
Amy Butler Fill My Cup, Lord
FILL MY CUP
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 Amy Butler 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 In Dulci Jubilo J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Matthew Daley, 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 October 20, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, are Jeremiah 31: 27 - 34; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3: 14 - 4: 5; Luke 18: 1 - 8. 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; Kirk Cooper, brother of Clark Cooper; 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; Al Nielsen; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Susan Sevier; Clyde Sisk, mother of Kim Sisk. SPECIAL GIFTS have been made to the Music Fund in memory of Edna Burneston by William and Berniece Harward and to the Flower Fund in memory of John Alves by Chien-Min (Eddie) Lin.
WORSHIP STEWARDSHIP SEASON, 2013-2014. This October, the Stewardship Team calls on us to imagine our congregation as “Many Voices. One Story.” All members and friends are invited to examine their financial commitments to Calvary and offer a pledge in support for the year to come. Stay tuned for a stewardship newsletter and contact from a Stewardship Mentor. Thank you for your investment of time and money, in grateful response to God’s goodness. Contact Jason Smith. GUEST ARTIST BRYAN MOYER SUDERMAN leads us in worship next Sunday. Don’t miss this intergenerational and interactive time of worship! TODAY CALVARY WELCOMES LAURA PARAJÓN. Join us in the Chapel after worship, 12:30 p.m., for fellowship and discussion with Laura Parajón. Laura and her husband David are American Baptist missionaries and founders of Amos Ministries, a clinic in Nicaragua. Bring lunch or a snack and learn about supporting their work. Thanks to Laura for leading our Time with Children and the conversation following worship. Contact Myra Houser. BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. Contact Ellen Sulerzyski. DONATE AND VOLUNTEER FOR CALVARY’S YARD SALE. Support Calvary’s fourth annual yard sale, October 16-18, to benefit Shalom Scholarship. Bring donations to Kendall 5; no clothing, shoes, large appliances, computers. Volunteer today by signing up in Woodward Hall. Contact Gretchen White, 202.462.5595. COMING UP THE CHURCH OFFICES will be closed Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET. Copies of the proposed budget for 2014 will be available in the Church office, Tuesday, October 15. If you would like a copy mailed or emailed please contact Paul Rosstead. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. in the Café at Calvary on G3. We continue our discussion on Evangelicalism. Contact Rachel Johnson. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS meets October 16, 6:30 p.m., in G319. This fall, we’re focusing on two books: Do Not Live Afraid, by John Indermark and Philip Gulley’s If the Church Were Christian. Contact Pastor Amy. FMMC CONCERT. Join the Friday Morning Music Club Friday, October 18, 12:00 noon in the Chapel, for a concert featuring music of Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Vivaldi. Contact FMMC Program Coordinator Jeongseon Choi, js.choi@verizon.net. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT. Enjoy Zumba and indoor soccer? Join us for the HHP on Friday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Jason Smith. KINGMAN ISLAND RETREAT. Songwriter and artist Bryan Moyer Suderman leads us in a one-day retreat at Kingman Island Park, Saturday, October 19. Enjoy food, music and fun at this relaxed fall gathering, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To RSVP, contact Jason Smith.
BASKETBALL GROUP meets again Monday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. in Calvary’s gym (GB). All ages welcome! Contact Jason Smith. HELP THE HOMELESS SCAVENGER HUNT. Spend some time learning about homelessness in the District, Saturday, October 26; cost is $10. Supporting Downtown Cluster of Congregations’ Homeless Services Unit. Contact Courtney Rice, courtney.rice@gmail.com. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, Sunday October, 27, 1:00 p.m. in Woodward Hall. Lunch after worship is provided by Calvary Youth; support their fundraiser. Contact Soren Dayton. D.C. BAPTIST CONVENTION ANNUAL MEETING, October 28-29, University Baptist Church in College Park, MD. All are invited to join DCBC in celebrating the Year of Jubilee, Mobilizing for Missions: The Next Chapter. To serve as an elected delegate from Calvary, contact Soren Dayton, Claudia Moore, or Amy Butler. INNOVATING TRADITION: A CONVERSATION ON BELOVED COMMUNITY AND FUTURE CHURCH. Join us Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, for a very special event: a discussion featuring New York Times bestselling author and pastor Nadia BolzWeber and Calvary’s own Senior Pastor Amy Butler, moderated by Amy Sullivan. Tickets are free; all attendees (including Calvary members and friends) must register for free tickets through the Calvary website. Contact the Church Office. WAGING PEACE IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL. Participate in this special gathering at Calvary, November 8-10. Learn about peace and justice efforts to support both Palestine and Israel, hear the story of keynote speaker Dr. Mitri Raheb, and attend informative sessions. Visit www.allianceofbaptists.org. CALVARY WOMEN’S SHELTER MEAL. Members of Calvary have been serving food for women at Calvary Women’s Shelter for years and will continue serving in January, March, May, July, and September, 2014. If you’d like to contribute to the next meal, Sunday, November 10, contact Nancy, nrenfrow@verizon.net. AUTUMN CALLER. Copies are available with ushers or in Church Office. Articles for the Winter Caller are due November 18. DRIVERS WANTED! Will you volunteer to assist those who need transportation to and from church? Contact Abbey with your availability and location, abbey.ammerman@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) Becky Vaughn Deacon of the Week (becky@beckvaughn.org)* * Pastor Leah is on family leave and Pastor Edgar is on sabbatical. If you have a pastoral need, please contact the Church Office or the Deacon of the Week.
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org