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THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
OF
GOD
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
G ATHERING FOR W ORSHIP PRELUDE
Partita on St. George's Windsor Arr. by Iteke Prins (b. 1937) Keevin Lewis, Organ
WELCOME
Jac Whatley
HYMN 108
Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
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.
CALL TO WORSHIP God has entrusted us with a great legacy. We will be mindful of our past as we step out into the future together.
Erica Lea
God has blessed us with a place to call our own in the midst of a good land. We will care for these resources and use them well to advance God's work around us. God has called us to speak prophetically to a world desperate for good news. We will embrace our responsibility to call the nations to justice, love, and peace. God has planted us in a loving, living community. We will love each other as we work to grow into the fullness of Christ together. God has called us to a new kind of service to one another, to our city, to our world. We will innovate, we will create, we will be new wineskins for the new wine of the Gospel. These are the touchstones of our testimony. In these things, and in all we do, we will worship God. INVOCATION
Erica Lea
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Erica Lea
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
Allyson Robinson
MUSICAL MEDITATION
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
ST. CHRISTOPHER
Amelia Taylor, Soprano
L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON, P. 122
Numbers 21: 4 - 9 Elijah Zehyoue 4From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” 6Then the LORD sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. 7The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you; pray to the LORD to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. 8And the LORD said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” 9So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.
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se desanimó el pueblo por el camino. 5Y habló el pueblo contra Dios y contra Moisés: ¿Por qué nos hiciste subir de Egipto para que muramos en este desierto? Pues no hay pan ni agua, y nuestra alma tiene fastidio de este pan tan liviano. 6Y Jehová envió entre el pueblo serpientes ardientes, que mordían al pueblo; y murió mucho pueblo de Israel. 7Entonces el pueblo vino a Moisés y dijo: Hemos pecado por haber hablado contra Jehová, y contra ti; ruega a Jehová que quite de nosotros estas serpientes. Y Moisés oró por el pueblo. 8Y Jehová dijo a Moisés: Hazte una serpiente ardiente, y ponla sobre una asta; y cualquiera que fuere mordido y mirare a ella, vivirá. 9Y Moisés hizo una serpiente de bronce, y la puso sobre una asta; y cuando alguna serpiente mordía a alguno, miraba a la serpiente de bronce, y vivía. PSALTER, 750 We read responsively and sing together.
Psalm 98 Amelia Taylor, Cantor
EPISTLE LESSON, P. 926
1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 24 Allyson Robinson 18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20Where
is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. 22For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, 23but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 18La
palabra de la cruz es locura a los que se pierden; pero a los que se salvan, esto es, a nosotros, es poder de Dios, 19pues está escrito: «Destruiré la sabiduría de los sabios y frustraré la inteligencia de los inteligentes.» 20¿Dónde
está el sabio? ¿Dónde está el escriba? ¿Dónde está el que discute asuntos de este mundo? ¿Acaso no ha enloquecido Dios la sabiduría del mundo? 21Puesto que el mundo, mediante su sabiduría, no reconoció a Dios a través de las obras que manifiestan su sabiduría, agradó a Dios salvar a los creyentes por la locura de la predicación. 22Los judíos piden señales y los griegos buscan sabiduría, 23pero nosotros predicamos a Cristo crucificado, para los judíos ciertamente tropezadero, y para los gentiles locura. 24En cambio para los llamados, tanto judíos como griegos, Cristo es poder y sabiduría de Dios, GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Amelia Taylor, Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from John 3
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 864
John 3: 13 - 17 Edgar Palacios 13»Nadie ha subido al cielo sino el que bajó del cielo; es decir, el Hijo del hombre.14 Y así como Moisés levantó la serpiente en el desierto, así también el Hijo del hombre tiene que ser levantado, 15 para que todo el que cree en él tenga vida eterna. 16»Pues
Dios amó tanto al mundo, que dio a su Hijo único, para que todo aquel que cree en él no muera, sino que tenga vida eterna. 17Porque
Dios no envió a su Hijo al mundo para condenar al mundo, sino para salvarlo por medio de él. 13No
one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
16“For
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
17“Indeed,
God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN 493
Somos Uno en Cristo / We’re United in Jesus SOMOS UNO
Listen as the Choir sings each segment, and All sing each repeat, as directed.
Elijah Zehyoue PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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
Touchstones of Our Testimony: Prophecy Allyson Robinson
MUSICAL MEDITATION
INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
Cheryl Branham
G IVING AND S ERVING
Drew Bongiovanni When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Lowell Mason (1792-1872) arr. Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) Calvary Sanctuary Choir
HYMN 48
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
Drew Bongiovanni
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 200
We sing verses 1, 3 and 4.
Allyson Robinson What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE
During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment 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
Allyson Robinson
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
Allyson Robinson Lift High the Cross Arr. by Lani Smith Keevin Lewis, Organ
Following worship, join us in Woodward Hall for lunch today, left as you exit the Sanctuary. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you! Scripture passages for September 21, the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, ©1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Teddi Angelov, Liubov Russell’s friend; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Cristina Chacón; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; Carolyn Crumpler, Amy Shaw’s grandmother; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gipson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; the family and friends of Suzi Harrington, Ashley Becker’s friend, who died last week; Morry Johnson, Ashley Becker’s friend; Michael Keller, Phil and Nancy Renfrow’s friend; Jennifer Lopez, Edgar Palacios’ niece; Lynne Mayfield, Jay Mayfield’s mother; Robin Myers and her family; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, Amy Dale’s friend; Amelia Powell, Andrea Powell’s mother; Rochelle Powell, Eva Powell’s grandmother; Zac Riley, Paul Rice’s nephew; Scott Singley, Courtney Rice’s brother-in-law; Joe Stout, Holly Miller’s brother-in-law; Victoria Sulerzyski, Ellen Sulerzyski’s sister-in-law; Carol Sunde.
WORSHIP TOUCHSTONES OF OUR TESTIMONY. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, God once said to an Israel seeking guidance for a new age. This month our preaching will re-examine the values we've identified as foundational to our church: legacy, place, prophecy, community, and cutting edge ministry. We'll look to these Touchstones of Our Testimony to guide us in a new season and a new era for Calvary.
TODAY
MSNBC VIDEOGRAPHERS. This Sunday we welcome a videography team from cable news network MSNBC to Calvary. The team will be recording portions of our worship service and conducting interviews with Pastor Allyson and other church members for a segment on transgender clergy, which will air later this fall. VOLUNTEERS are needed to provide food or to serve supper at Calvary Women's Shelter, tonight, Sunday, September 14. If you can help, see Claudia Moore or email cjmoorekn@aol.com.
COMING UP CALVARY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Visit www.calvarydc.org/events/ for a current listing. NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS Want more conversation with a pastor? Have a burning spiritual question? Have a new joke to share? In the neighborhood? Join Pastor Erica this Thursday, September 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m. [come & go] at Pret A Manger [1155 F St NW] for Neighborhood Office Hours! Each Thursday Pastor Erica and/or Pastor Elijah will be at different locations around DC and available for conversation, pastoral care, or whatever! Come say hi! THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH INSTALLATION SERVICE of Rev. Dr. Amy Butler is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 5, 4:00 p.m. Interested in attending with a group from Calvary? We’re making plans to charter a bus for the day. Contact Trey Sullivan for information. Sign up during coffee hour or online, http://calvarydc.org/bustoinstallationservice. EL COMPAÑERISMO LATINO RETIRO Únete a la Comunidad Latino 10 al 13 octubre de tiempo fuera, la comunión de la comunidad, y la renovación espiritual en el Camp Fraser. El tema está Llamado a Ser Apóstoles. Póngase en contacto con Eugenia Reyes para más información: eugenia1170@gmail.com. JOIN THE LATINO FELLOWSHIP October 10-13, for time away, community fellowship, and spiritual renewal at Camp Fraser. The theme is Called to Be Apostles. Contact Eugenia Reyes for more information: eugenia1170@gmail.com. THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH! This powerful reminder taken from Nehemiah 8:10 will serve as the theme and anchor for DCBC's Annual Gathering, which will be held on Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28, at Clifton Park Baptist Church, 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD. If you are interested in being elected as a delegate from Calvary, please talk with Kathie Lansing. CALVARY DINNERS. As we begin a new year of programming, consider hosting a Calvary Dinner in your home. Interested? Contact Rachel Johnson, rnoelj@gmail.com. BECOME AN USHER: YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Did you know that ushering at Calvary is one of the most important, fun and easy ways to serve? Join our team by contacting Chuck Andreatta, andreatL13@gmail.com, and reserve your spot in the rotation. The need is great and the need is now.
RESIDENT PARTNER BRAINFOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. Are you interested in food, cooking, and working with youth, Brainfood is looking for weekly classroom assistants for their afterschool programming in our main kitchen. Contact Nina, nina@brain-food.org, for more information.
Fall 2014: Weekly Small Groups Schedule Day / Time Sunday 9:30-10:45 a.m. Latino Fellowship
Material
Location
Leader(s) / Contact
Parables of Jesus
Chapel
Pastor Edgar epalacios@calvarydc.org
9:45-10:45 a.m. Sanctuary Choir
Varies
Music Suite
Cheryl Branham cbranham@calvarydc.org
9:45-10:45 a.m. Youth, grades 6-12
Lectionary Text based
G311
Daniel Alcazar-Roman, Lu Shan Ashley Becker, Karen Chew daniel.alcazar@gmail.com
9:45-10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Nursery, Birth -Pre-K 9:45 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Children, K-grade 5 Tuesday 12:15-12:45 p.m. Lectionary Lunch
We Make the Road by Butler Hall Walking, by Brian McLaren
Pastor Elijah ezehyoue@calvarydc.org
Varies
W123
Carol Blythe & Rick Goodman blythe-goodman@comcast.net
One Room Sunday School, Abingdon Press
G319
Karla Fahey, Jodi Smith, Roberto Ortiz karla.j.fahey@gmail.com
Weekly Lectionary Texts Library
6:30-8:00 p.m. – Resumes September 16 Theology on Draft We Make the Road by Butler Hall Walking, by Brian McLaren Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Resumes September 17 Wednesday Night We Make the Road by Butler Hall Words Walking, by Brian McLaren Saturday 10:00 a.m. Latino Fellowship The Lord’s Prayer Palacios’ Home
Trey Sullivan 3sullivan@gmail.com Trey Sullivan 3sullivan@gmail.com Susan Sevier songandseminary@gmail.com Pastor Edgar epalacios@calvarydc.org
Theology on Draft resumes this Tuesday, September 16. Interested in spiritual formation, reorientation, and activation? Ever wanted to frame your entire year with beauty, wholeness, purpose, and mission? Join us Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 in Butler Hall as we study Brian McLaren’s book, We Make The Road By Walking. We’ll eat from 6:30-7:00 (BYOF), and then dive into the lesson. For info see Trey Sullivan (3sullivan@gmail.com). Wednesday Night Words resumes this Wednesday, September 17. To promote the eternal spirit of collaboration, unity, and peace, we’ll work through Brian McLaren’s book, We Make The Road By Walking. Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 in Butler Hall. For info see Susan Sevier (songandseminary@gmail.com).
CALVARY TRANSITIONS This year is a time of transition for Calvary. With lots of changes ahead, find updates here as well as on our website, Twitter, and Facebook page. For questions or suggestions about our transition, email transitions@calvarydc.org, call the church office, or visit calvarydc.org/calvary-transitions. CALVARY CONVERSATIONS Join us the second Sunday of each month in the Chapel, following coffee hour. At our next Calvary Conversation, this Sunday, September 14, we will update everyone on the status of our search for an intentional interim pastor, hear from our Residency Committee leaders and discuss opportunities for involvement in Calvary's leadership as we enter Fall programming. Be sure to join us, and bring your questions and ideas! UPDATES FROM THE CHURCH BOARD. At their monthly meeting, Thursday, September 11, the Board discussed the candidates interviewed last week via Skype. This week, the Board will continue consideration of qualifications of candidates and will meet again on Thursday, September 18. The Board anticipates presenting a candidate to the congregation for voting at the Quarterly Business meeting on October 26. Questions? Contact Eva Powell, transitions@calvarydc.org. Please continue to uphold the Board in your prayers as they work to select a candidate to recommend to the Congregation to approve as our Intentional Interim Senior Pastor.
C HURCH S TAFF
Cheryl Branham Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Edgar Palacios Allyson Robinson Paul Rosstead Elijah Zehyoue
Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Pastor, Calvary Burmese Church (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Pastoral Resident (elea@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Transitional Pastor (arobinson@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Pastoral Resident (ezehyoue@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)
Jac Whatley
Deacon of the Week (jkwhatley@gmail.com)
C ALVARY B APTIST C HURCH
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