Bulletin, September 30, 2012
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September 30, 2012 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
11:00 A.M.
__________________________________________________________________
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Air from Water Music George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) John Dautzenberg, organ Jason Smith From Wisdom Emerging
ST. DENIO
WORDS OF WELCOME HYMN
1.
From Wisdom emerging, we fashion a space for people converging in safety and grace, to shelter the freedom of one and of all in Love without border or boundary or wall. Faith’s journey reclaiming, we blaze a new trail with others, exclaiming: “Let justice prevail!” Rejecting worn paths that oppress and mislead, we walk in community, cherished and freed! Forever exploring, we seek to learn more of Wisdom’s outpouring, of Love’s open door. Amazed at the mysteries and graces we find, we joyfully share them with all humankind. The future progressing, we move through its change, old systems redressing, new patterns arrange; protecting all freedoms with every new choice, we follow the Spirit and raise our clear voice!
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CALL TO WORSHIP
Kristin Campbell
Vindicate me O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and mind. For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to you. Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, those in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. But as for me, I walk in my integrity, redeem me and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the LORD. INVOCATION THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar Palacios Edgar Palacios
La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Congregation standing. Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance.
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 Jason Smith A Simple Song from Mass Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone
LIVING THE WORD OF GOD
HEBREW LESSON, P. 390 PSALTER, P. 437
Follow the text in your pew Bible, and sing the Response.
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Leah Grundset Davis Psalm 26
Your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. EPISTLE LESSON, P. 983 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION James 5:13-20 Kristin Campbell Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Rameen Chaharbaghi, Cantor
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. adapted from Mark 9 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 821 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN
1. 2. 3. 4.
Mark 9:38-50 Edgar Palacios
Let This Be My Supreme Desire
WINCHESTER OLD
Choir: Let this be my supreme desire, my object and my prayer, until I stand before your throne to glorify you there: All: To lead a blameless life, O Lord, to trust you without fear, to bring my humble heart to you and know your love is near: Choir: To walk before you in the truth, to shun all evil ways, to come into your house to pray and shout aloud your praise: All: Let this be my supreme desire, my object and my prayer, until I stand before your throne to glorify you there!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Leah Grundset Davis 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
Re-imagine Affiliations Carol Blythe, Myra Houser, Jodi Smith, Amy Butler John Dautzenberg Cheryl Branham The Master Has Come arr. Joseph M. Martin (b. 1959) Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
MUSICAL REFLECTION
GIVING AND SERVING
INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN, NO. 50
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 475
Verse 1, Choir Verses 2, 3, 5 All
Cheryl Branham Amy Butler
WAREHAM
BECOMING DISCIPLES
The Church of Christ in Every Age
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.
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 Hornpipe from Water Music George Frideric Handel John Dautzenberg, organ
During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to exit quietly. Following worship, 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. Scripture passages for October 7, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, are Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16.
From Wisdom Emerging. Words: Larry E. Schultz, ©2012 Larry E. Schultz. Music: Welsh hymn tune. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under permission of the writer, for use in congregations affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists. 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. Let This Be My Supreme Desire. Words: Michael Perry, ©1989 The Jubilate Group, admin. Hope Publishing Company. Music: attr. George Kirbye, 1592, P.D. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. 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 Christina Mein Abassi; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Bob Dale, father of Amy Dale; Rex Fleming, friend of Kirsten Hancock; Riley Green, brother of Ashley Coates; Kevin Harvey, brother and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; family of Efraín (Fredy) Tejada, who died September 18; Virginia Teller. With joy, we welcome two babies to our church family: Baby Grady Rhys Dalton, son of Ashley and Allen Dalton, born September 25; Baby Violeta Isabel Alcalá Martinez, born to Annette Martinez Orabona and Diego Alcalá-Laboy, born September 28. We are part of an incredible community of faith here at Calvary. Filled with trust and love for each other, deeply committed to mission and discipleship, open to the prophetic wind of God’s Spirit, we approach our 151st year of life together ready to Re-imagine what God is doing here. Today we conclude our series, mining the Psalms, the prayer book of the Hebrew people, we explore our life of faith here at Calvary. We look closely at our sanctuary, mission efforts, structure and affiliations, to review where we are and to think about where we might go. Come, Re-imagine with us! TODAY NCAMO OFFERING Support the National Capital Area Mission Offering of the DC Baptist Convention; designate special gifts today. 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOKS available for $15. T-shirts ($10) and mugs ($5) are also available. Contact Jason Smith. COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT Tuesday October 2, 6:30 p.m. in the Library. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m., in G319. BASKETBALL! Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. in Calvary’s gym (GB). All ages welcome! Group meets every other Wednesday. ESL CONVERSATION PARTNERS, pairing native speakers with English learners for conversation and fellowship. Each pair meets weekly. Make a new friend, grab a coffee, and chat about anything you'd like. Contact Myra Houser, [email protected]. BEER AND HYMNS, Saturday, October 6, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Pastor Amy’s house. Join us to celebrate Rachel Johnson’s ordination. Bring food, libation, and musical instruments to share. Contact Jason Smith. CALVARY’S YARD SALE: DONATE AND VOLUNTEER Support Calvary’s yard sale, October 17-19, to benefit Shalom Scholarship Fund. Donate items to sell in Kendall 5; no clothing, shoes, large appliances, or computers. Sign up to volunteer in Woodward Hall. WORSHIP
STEWARDSHIP HOUSE MEETINGS This fall we have opportunities to Re-imagine our commitment to stewardship in meetings outside of Calvary. We’ll gather for a meal, discuss what our commitment to stewardship means to us, why we give, and Calvary’s future. All Calvary folks are invited to attend one or more meetings. Join us! Young Professionals: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. Rachel Johnson’ home in Takoma Park, MD. Engaged/Young Married: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. Jay and Leigh Mayfield’s home in Silver Spring, MD. Mid-Career: Friday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m. Nancy and Phil Renfrow’ home in Cleveland Park, DC. Families with Children: Saturday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m. Michelle Harris-Love’s home in Brookland, DC. Spanish Language: Saturday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m. Michael Settels & Amparo Palacios’ home in Manor Park, DC. Retired: Sunday, October 14, at 12:30 p.m., lunch in the Chapel. DCBC CONVENTION, OCTOBER 29 - 30 Attend DCBC Convention at Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring. Contact Soren Dayton. HEADS UP: PILGRIMAGE TO SCOTLAND The Wednesday Night Words group invites you to consider spending time at Iona Abbey in Scotland, July 13-19, 2013. Explore art, music, prayer and nature. Contact Susan Sevier, [email protected].
OCTOBER 26-27 AT CAMP FRASER, GREAT FALLS VA All children, youth and adults are invited to relax and fellowship as we contemplate our life together, part of our 2013 Re-imagine focus. Cost is $10.00 per person; scholarships are available. Contact Jason Smith. 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.
AUTUMN LEAVES CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT
CHURCH STAFF
Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Kristin Campbell Leah Grundset Davis Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith Director of Music ([email protected], ext. 136) Senior Pastor ([email protected], ext. 121) Seminary Intern ([email protected]) Associate Pastor ([email protected], ext. 142) Missionary, Burmese Community ([email protected]) Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext. 128) Associate Pastor, Education ([email protected], ext. 103) Church Administrator ([email protected], ext. 127) Ministry Assistant ([email protected], ext. 133)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org
THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
11:00 A.M.
__________________________________________________________________
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Air from Water Music George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) John Dautzenberg, organ Jason Smith From Wisdom Emerging
ST. DENIO
WORDS OF WELCOME HYMN
1.
From Wisdom emerging, we fashion a space for people converging in safety and grace, to shelter the freedom of one and of all in Love without border or boundary or wall. Faith’s journey reclaiming, we blaze a new trail with others, exclaiming: “Let justice prevail!” Rejecting worn paths that oppress and mislead, we walk in community, cherished and freed! Forever exploring, we seek to learn more of Wisdom’s outpouring, of Love’s open door. Amazed at the mysteries and graces we find, we joyfully share them with all humankind. The future progressing, we move through its change, old systems redressing, new patterns arrange; protecting all freedoms with every new choice, we follow the Spirit and raise our clear voice!
2.
3.
4.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Kristin Campbell
Vindicate me O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and mind. For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to you. Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, those in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. But as for me, I walk in my integrity, redeem me and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the LORD. INVOCATION THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar Palacios Edgar Palacios
La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Congregation standing. Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance.
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 Jason Smith A Simple Song from Mass Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone
LIVING THE WORD OF GOD
HEBREW LESSON, P. 390 PSALTER, P. 437
Follow the text in your pew Bible, and sing the Response.
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Leah Grundset Davis Psalm 26
Your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. EPISTLE LESSON, P. 983 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION James 5:13-20 Kristin Campbell Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Rameen Chaharbaghi, Cantor
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. adapted from Mark 9 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 821 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN
1. 2. 3. 4.
Mark 9:38-50 Edgar Palacios
Let This Be My Supreme Desire
WINCHESTER OLD
Choir: Let this be my supreme desire, my object and my prayer, until I stand before your throne to glorify you there: All: To lead a blameless life, O Lord, to trust you without fear, to bring my humble heart to you and know your love is near: Choir: To walk before you in the truth, to shun all evil ways, to come into your house to pray and shout aloud your praise: All: Let this be my supreme desire, my object and my prayer, until I stand before your throne to glorify you there!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Leah Grundset Davis 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
Re-imagine Affiliations Carol Blythe, Myra Houser, Jodi Smith, Amy Butler John Dautzenberg Cheryl Branham The Master Has Come arr. Joseph M. Martin (b. 1959) Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
MUSICAL REFLECTION
GIVING AND SERVING
INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN, NO. 50
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 475
Verse 1, Choir Verses 2, 3, 5 All
Cheryl Branham Amy Butler
WAREHAM
BECOMING DISCIPLES
The Church of Christ in Every Age
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.
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 Hornpipe from Water Music George Frideric Handel John Dautzenberg, organ
During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to exit quietly. Following worship, 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. Scripture passages for October 7, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, are Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16.
From Wisdom Emerging. Words: Larry E. Schultz, ©2012 Larry E. Schultz. Music: Welsh hymn tune. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under permission of the writer, for use in congregations affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists. 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. Let This Be My Supreme Desire. Words: Michael Perry, ©1989 The Jubilate Group, admin. Hope Publishing Company. Music: attr. George Kirbye, 1592, P.D. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. 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 Christina Mein Abassi; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Bob Dale, father of Amy Dale; Rex Fleming, friend of Kirsten Hancock; Riley Green, brother of Ashley Coates; Kevin Harvey, brother and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; family of Efraín (Fredy) Tejada, who died September 18; Virginia Teller. With joy, we welcome two babies to our church family: Baby Grady Rhys Dalton, son of Ashley and Allen Dalton, born September 25; Baby Violeta Isabel Alcalá Martinez, born to Annette Martinez Orabona and Diego Alcalá-Laboy, born September 28. We are part of an incredible community of faith here at Calvary. Filled with trust and love for each other, deeply committed to mission and discipleship, open to the prophetic wind of God’s Spirit, we approach our 151st year of life together ready to Re-imagine what God is doing here. Today we conclude our series, mining the Psalms, the prayer book of the Hebrew people, we explore our life of faith here at Calvary. We look closely at our sanctuary, mission efforts, structure and affiliations, to review where we are and to think about where we might go. Come, Re-imagine with us! TODAY NCAMO OFFERING Support the National Capital Area Mission Offering of the DC Baptist Convention; designate special gifts today. 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOKS available for $15. T-shirts ($10) and mugs ($5) are also available. Contact Jason Smith. COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT Tuesday October 2, 6:30 p.m. in the Library. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m., in G319. BASKETBALL! Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. in Calvary’s gym (GB). All ages welcome! Group meets every other Wednesday. ESL CONVERSATION PARTNERS, pairing native speakers with English learners for conversation and fellowship. Each pair meets weekly. Make a new friend, grab a coffee, and chat about anything you'd like. Contact Myra Houser, [email protected]. BEER AND HYMNS, Saturday, October 6, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Pastor Amy’s house. Join us to celebrate Rachel Johnson’s ordination. Bring food, libation, and musical instruments to share. Contact Jason Smith. CALVARY’S YARD SALE: DONATE AND VOLUNTEER Support Calvary’s yard sale, October 17-19, to benefit Shalom Scholarship Fund. Donate items to sell in Kendall 5; no clothing, shoes, large appliances, or computers. Sign up to volunteer in Woodward Hall. WORSHIP
STEWARDSHIP HOUSE MEETINGS This fall we have opportunities to Re-imagine our commitment to stewardship in meetings outside of Calvary. We’ll gather for a meal, discuss what our commitment to stewardship means to us, why we give, and Calvary’s future. All Calvary folks are invited to attend one or more meetings. Join us! Young Professionals: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. Rachel Johnson’ home in Takoma Park, MD. Engaged/Young Married: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. Jay and Leigh Mayfield’s home in Silver Spring, MD. Mid-Career: Friday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m. Nancy and Phil Renfrow’ home in Cleveland Park, DC. Families with Children: Saturday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m. Michelle Harris-Love’s home in Brookland, DC. Spanish Language: Saturday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m. Michael Settels & Amparo Palacios’ home in Manor Park, DC. Retired: Sunday, October 14, at 12:30 p.m., lunch in the Chapel. DCBC CONVENTION, OCTOBER 29 - 30 Attend DCBC Convention at Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring. Contact Soren Dayton. HEADS UP: PILGRIMAGE TO SCOTLAND The Wednesday Night Words group invites you to consider spending time at Iona Abbey in Scotland, July 13-19, 2013. Explore art, music, prayer and nature. Contact Susan Sevier, [email protected].
OCTOBER 26-27 AT CAMP FRASER, GREAT FALLS VA All children, youth and adults are invited to relax and fellowship as we contemplate our life together, part of our 2013 Re-imagine focus. Cost is $10.00 per person; scholarships are available. Contact Jason Smith. 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.
AUTUMN LEAVES CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT
CHURCH STAFF
Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Kristin Campbell Leah Grundset Davis Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith Director of Music ([email protected], ext. 136) Senior Pastor ([email protected], ext. 121) Seminary Intern ([email protected]) Associate Pastor ([email protected], ext. 142) Missionary, Burmese Community ([email protected]) Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext. 128) Associate Pastor, Education ([email protected], ext. 103) Church Administrator ([email protected], ext. 127) Ministry Assistant ([email protected], ext. 133)
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001
202.347.8355 fax 202.347.6360 www.calvarydc.org
