Many Voices. One Story.
October 20, 2013 Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD OCTOBER 20, 2013
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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
Prelude on ST. AGNES Gordon Young (1919 - 1998) Wendell Phipps, Organ
WELCOME HYMN 72
Becky Vaughn To God Be the Glory
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
CALL TO WORSHIP
Allyson Robinson
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
Allyson Robinson
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Allyson Robinson
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) MUSICAL MEDITATION
Gloria a Dios / Bless the Lord Andraé Crouch (b. 1945) Calvary Children’s Choir
LIVING THE WORD OF GOD WITH BRYAN MOYER SUDERMAN GOSPEL LESSON, P. 867
SONG
John 6: 1 - 14 Bryan Moyer Suderman Enough For All (John 6:1-14)
There’s enough for all if we would learn to share it There’s enough for all if we would learn to see There’s enough for all let’s bring our loaves and fishes And offer them to Jesus There’s more than enough for you and me… SONG
Generous God There is a… Generous God that we believe in, a Generous God on whom we depend, a Generous God that we belong to, a Generous God who calls us friends…
SONG
Speak to the Rock (Numbers 20:1 - 13) It is so hard to believe in Your word It is so hard to trust what You said Water will come when we speak to the rock But we want to strike it instead…
SONG
I Can Give With Joy I can give with joy because I trust in You I can give with joy knowing that You’ll do Greater things than I could ever imagine to be true And I can play a part, and give myself to You…
SONG See following page for music and words.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
Prayer of Agur (Proverbs 30:7 - 9) Bryan Moyer Suderman
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
Enough for All… Really? Bryan Moyer Suderman
GIVING AND SERVING INVITATION
Allyson Robinson
CONGREGATIONAL OFFERTORY
Sing a New Church
1.
NETTLETON
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.
3.
Draw together at one table all the human family Shape a circle ever wider and a people ever free. Refrain.
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
INVITATION HYMN 453
We sing verses 1, 2 and 4.
Allyson Robinson
BECOMING DISCIPLES
Allyson Robinson Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEACH SPRING
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
Bryan Moyer Suderman March on MARTYRDOM Gordon Young gm(1919 - 1998) 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 October 27, Reformation Sunday, are Joel 2: 23 - 32; Sirach 35: 12 - 17; Jeremiah 14:7 - 10, 19 - 22; Psalm 84; 2 Timothy 4: 6 - 8, 16 - 18; Luke 18: 9 - 14. 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. Words and music by Bryan Moyer Suderman. All songs copyright © SmallTall Music. All Rights Reserved. www.smalltallmusic.com. Words printed by permission. 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. 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. Next week, we will Thank you for your investment of time and money, in grateful response to God’s goodness. Contact Jason Smith. TODAY PASTOR AMY is in Houston this weekend attending “Does Christianity Have a Future?” with Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, and Joan Chittister at Christ Church Cathedral. She wants you to know that, while the ideas of these three are fascinating and thought-provoking, she doesn’t always agree with them; when she gets back she’ll have a full report for anybody who wants to discuss. And also, she’s sad she’s missing Bryan Moyer Suderman! BRYAN MOYER SUDERMAN leads us in a special time of interactive worship this morning and we are grateful for his leadership. Bryan combines his love of God, passion for the church, and delight in singing with a fascination for international folk music traditions. He sets biblical stories and themes to music in a singable way for "small and tall" alike, with catchy tunes, a variety of instruments, and a spirit that invites you to join in. Bryan has years of experience performing and inspiring people to sing, whether gathered in a church basement with children and families, or leading 7,000 worshippers at the 2003 Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Zimbabwe. Calvary welcomes Bryan as he leads us in an interactive style of singing and worship. ¡BIENVENIDO, PASTOR EDGAR! We are happy to welcome back Pastor Edgar Palacios on his return from his recent sabbatical. MUSIC FOR KIDS on a brief break this afternoon, next Sunday October 27 (Quarterly Business Meeting), and November 3. We resume on Sunday, November 10, 12:30 in the Music Suite. See you there! Contact Cheryl Branham. COMING UP BASKETBALL GROUP meets again Monday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. in Calvary’s gym (GB). All ages welcome! Contact Jason Smith. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Café at Calvary on G3. We continue our discussion on Evangelicalism and explore what it means to “share the Good News” and “save souls.” Contact Rachel Johnson. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS meets October 23, 6:30 p.m., in G319. Contact Pastor Amy. FMMC CONCERT. Join the Friday Morning Music Club Friday, October 25, 12:00 noon in the Chapel, for a concert featuring music of Holby, Schumann, and Mozart. 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 25 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Jason Smith. 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. ANNUAL BUDGET. Calvary church leadership has approved a 2014 budget to be voted on at our quarterly business meeting, Sunday, October 27. Copies of the proposed budget for 2014 are available in the church office. For a copy of the budget, contact Paul Rosstead.
D.C. BAPTIST CONVENTION ANNUAL MEETING, October 28-29, at University Baptist Church in College Park, MD. All are invited to join the DCBC in celebrating the Year of Jubilee, with the theme Mobilizing for Missions: The Next Chapter and solidifying the future story of the Convention. If you wish to be an elected delegate from Calvary please see Soren Dayton, Claudia Moore, or Amy Butler. FESTIVAL CHOIR BEGINS! Love to sing? Join us for Festival Choir! First rehearsal is Sunday, November 3, at 12:30 p.m. in Music Suite. Stay tuned for the complete schedule. INNOVATING TRADITION: A CONVERSATION WITH TWO URBAN PASTORS ON THE FUTURE OF CHURCH. Join us for a special event Saturday, 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 next week for free tickets. All attendees, including Calvary members and friends, must register for free tickets through the Calvary website. See reverse of bulletin for flyer to share and promote with friends and family. WAGING PEACE IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL, CONFERENCE. Participate in this special event, November 8-10, hosted here at Calvary and learn about peace and justice efforts to support both Palestine and Israel. Hear the story of keynote speaker Dr. Mitri Raheb, and participate in other sessions. To register, contact 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. If you would like 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. Applications must be submitted by November 15. Contact Mike Overby, mike.overby@gmail.com.
DCBC THANKSGIVING BASKETS. The DC Baptist Convention’s Center for Church and Community Ministries, in partnership with the Johenning Advisory Council is collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. Nonperishable items needed include 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 before 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. DRIVERS WANTED! Volunteers are needed to assist with transportation to and from church for those without transportation. If you are willing and able to drive fellow Calvary members, please contact Abbey Ammerman at abbey.ammerman@gmail.com with your availability and where you live. 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) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rachel Johnson
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001
Deacon of the Week (rnoelj@gmail.com)
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org
Tickets Required; there is no fee to attend. Visit calvarydc.org/ innovating-tradition
Nadia Bolz-Weber
Amy Butler
Amy Sullivan
How do congregations attract and engage people for whom church has been irrelevant? Is it possible to build authentic Christian community while reaching people who are queasy about organized religion? What does it mean to be an urban congregation at a time when institutional churches are in decline? How much of re-imagining church is determined by specific context and what can be a model for other communities? These questions and others like them will frame a conversation between Rev. Nadia BolzWeber, New York Times bestselling author and Pastor at House for All Sinners and Saints, Denver, CO and Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, DC, moderated by National Journal’s Amy Sullivan, as they explore what it is to lead urban, sacramental, innovative churches. Tickets required; there is no fee to attend. For more information, visit calvarydc.org/innovating-tradition.
Tuesday, November 5 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. hosted by
Calvary Baptist Church 755 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro www.calvarydc.org/innovating-tradition