THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER
THE WORSHIP MARCH 22, 2015
OF
GOD
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. From sacred head, from hands, and feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?
“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people unto myself.” — John 12:32
Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. — Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE During the Prelude, prepare for worship by centering your heart with this adapted prayer from India.
Little Prelude in G Minor, BWV 558 J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Graham Velsey, Organ
O Tree of Calvary, send your roots down into our hearts—deep into the soil of our sorrow and our pain, into the sands of our selfishness and sin, the mud of our anger and fear. Bind them together, O Tree of Calvary, and send through them thy strong roots, entwine them in the strong, sure network of thy love. And, seeing the one who died upon your limbs, may we trust that he died for us, and give our lives to him. Amen. LIGHTING THE ALTAR CANDLES WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Rachel and Ruthie Alcazar, Acolytes Reverend Glaze In Deep Despair I Cry to You (Ps. 130) MORNING SONG
Sanctuary Choir PROCESSION, HYMN 202
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
PASSION CHORALE
Congregation standing; la congregación se pone de pie. Congregational responses in bold. Audio enhancement devices available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance. Respuestas congregacionales en negrita. Para Biblias en español o traducción del servicio en español, por favor hablar con un ujier.
LITANY OF ADORATION AND PRAISE
Psalm 119:9-16 Amelia Taylor, Cantor
Refrain. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. The more we know of you and your ways, O God, the more we have to learn, the more we want to know. Our minds are too small, too cluttered to contain all of you. How can we ever learn who you really are in all of your wonder and glory? Only by listening—and not with ears only, but also with our hearts—listening to your promises and to your dreams—treasuring them, holding them, trusting them. And behind every commandment, every story, every testimony and promise of scripture we find not laws and rules to be obeyed or else, but a love and a lover to be given to. O Beloved, imprint your word on our hearts. May it be a treasure to be mined, that in it’s opening, we find you, we find love. Refrain. MORNING PRAYER
John Taylor
God, our Beloved, we thank you for your Word and its witness that we are welcomed and loved, not by anything we do or bring, but by your grace alone, by what Jesus Christ has done for us all in his cross. Now, be with us today and give us glad hearts that this time of worship be a joyful response of praise and thanksgiving for all of your mercy and love. Then send us out into the world as your faithful children, full of love for you and for others. Through Jesus Christ, your Child, our Brother, Savior and Friend, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity. Amen. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
John Taylor
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 AND BLESSING
Pastor Elijah
People of God, what is your prayer for these children? Our prayer is that they grow up to be like Jesus—strong and brave, full of grace and truth! And, that we will help them. MUSICAL MEDITATION
Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake 16th-Century/Richard Farrant or John Hilton Calvary Chamber Singers
L ISTENING FOR THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON
Jeremiah/Jeremías 31:31-34 Pastor Erica 31The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
34No
longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, ‘Know the Lord’, for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. 31He
aquí que vienen días, dice Jehová, en los cuales haré nuevo pacto con la casa de Israel y con la casa de Judá. 32No como el pacto que hice con sus padres el día que tomé su mano para sacarlos de la tierra de Egipto; porque ellos invalidaron mi pacto, aunque fui yo un marido para ellos, dice Jehová. 33Pero este es el pacto que haré con la casa de Israel después de aquellos días, dice Jehová: Daré mi ley en su mente, y la escribiré en su corazón; y yo seré a ellos por Dios, y ellos me serán por pueblo. 34Y no enseñará más ninguno a su prójimo, ni ninguno a su hermano, diciendo: Conoce a Jehová; porque todos me conocerán, desde el más pequeño de ellos hasta el más grande, dice Jehová; porque perdonaré la maldad de ellos, y no me acordaré más de su pecado. EPISTLE LESSON
Hebrews/Hebreos 10:19-25 Reverend Palacios 19Así que, hermanos, tenemos libertad para entrar en el Lugar santísimo por la sangre de Jesucristo, 20por el camino nuevo y vivo que él nos abrió a través del velo, esto es, de su carne. 21También tenemos un gran sacerdote sobre la casa de Dios. 22Acerquémonos, pues, con corazón sincero, en plena certidumbre de fe, purificados los corazones de mala conciencia y lavados los cuerpos con agua pura. 23Mantengamos firme, sin fluctuar, la profesión de nuestra esperanza, porque fiel es el que prometió. 24Y considerémonos unos a otros para estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras, 25no dejando de congregarnos, como algunos tienen por costumbre, sino exhortándonos; y tanto más, cuanto veis que aquel día se acerca. 19Therefore,
my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 20by
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ Leo Nestor (b. 1948) Amelia Taylor, Cantor
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. When I am lifted up from earth, I will draw all people to myself. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. – John 12, adapted GOSPEL LESSON
John/Juan 12:20-33 Pastor Elijah 20Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. 27‘Now my soul is troubled. And what should I
say—“Father, save me from this hour”? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ 29The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, ‘An angel has spoken to him.’ 30Jesus answered, ‘This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. 31Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. 32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.’ 33He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. 20Había
ciertos griegos entre los que habían subido a adorar en la fiesta. 21Estos, pues, se acercaron a Felipe, que era de Betsaida de Galilea, y le rogaron, diciendo: Señor, quisiéramos ver a Jesús. 22Felipe fue y se lo dijo a Andrés; entonces Andrés y Felipe se lo dijeron a Jesús. 23Jesús les respondió diciendo: Ha llegado la hora para que el Hijo del Hombre sea glorificado. 24De cierto, de cierto os digo, que si el grano de trigo no cae en la tierra y muere, queda solo; pero si muere, lleva mucho fruto. 25El que ama su vida, la perderá; y el que aborrece su vida en este mundo, para vida eterna la guardará. 26Si alguno me sirve, sígame; y donde yo estuviere, allí también estará mi servidor. Si alguno me sirviere, mi Padre le honrará. 27Ahora está turbada mi alma; ¿y qué diré? ¿Padre, sálvame de esta hora? Mas para esto he llegado a esta hora. 28Padre, glorifica tu nombre. Entonces vino una voz del cielo: Lo he glorificado, y lo glorificaré otra vez. 29Y la multitud que estaba allí, y había oído la voz, decía que había sido un trueno. Otros decían: Un ángel le ha hablado. 30Respondió Jesús y dijo: No ha venido esta voz por causa mía, sino por causa de vosotros. 31Ahora es el juicio de este mundo; ahora el príncipe de este mundo será echado fuera. 32Y yo, si fuere levantado de la tierra, a todos atraeré a mí mismo. 33Y decía esto dando a entender de qué muerte iba a morir. This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL HYMN
At the Cross / En la Cruz
HUDSON
1. Alas and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I— Refrain. At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light And the burden of my heart rolled away It was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy all the day. 2. Herido, triste, a Jesús, mostréle mi dolor Perdido, errante, vi su luz, bendíjome en su amor— Estribillo. En la cruz, en la cruz, do primero vi la luz Y las manchas de mi alma yo lavé Fue allí por fe do vi a Jesús, y siempre feliz con él seré. 3. But drops of grief can ne’er repay the debt of love I owe Here, Lord, I give myself away, ‘tis all that I can do. Refrain. 4. Vivir en Cristo me da paz; con él habitaré Ya suyo soy, y de hoy en más a nadie temeré. Estribillo. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Reverend Glaze
Beloved, send now your Spirit that she might open the eyes of our hearts so we might behold Jesus lifted high upon the cross. And, seeing him, may we be drawn to love—love that is for us and for all, for all the people of earth. Amen. SERMON
Drawn! The Reverend Dr. Joseph Edgar Glaze
MUSICAL REFLECTION
John Dautzenberg
G IVING AND S ERVING OFFERING OUR LENTEN CONFESSION
Reverend Glaze
Gracious God, you came to us in your Child, Jesus. He shared our life and in every way loved us, even as we nailed him to the cross and watched him die. But then, because of your love for him and for us, you raised him from death to reign forever in mercy and in love. But, while we know the story and believe it, too often it has made little difference in our lives. There have been times when we should have stood up for Jesus, when we should have told clearly and confidently what he means to us and to this world. But, instead, we were timid and silent. For those times have mercy on us. Enable us to reflect more deeply on the sacred story and the one to whom it testifies, so that our love for him may increase, our hope in him be more sure, our service for him be more joyful, and our testimony of him more courageous. WORDS OF ASSURANCE
from 1 Corinthians 2:18, 23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Reverend Glaze Friends hear truth of the Gospel: The message about Jesus Christ and his death on the cross is nonsense to those captive to this world’s lies, but to those who’ve tasted of God’s grace it is the very power of God—changing us from people weak and fearful into people alive and strong, in love with God and with all people! Yes, Jesus Christ and his cross—this is the very power of God. Thanks be to God!
INVITATION TO GIVE AND TO SERVE MUSICAL OFFERING
HYMN 48 We sing in 2-part canon, left to right, as directed. We conclude by singing the Amen together.
Pastor Erica Improvisation on PASSION CHORALE John Dautzenberg, Organ Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow TALLIS’ CANON
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Christ, all creatures here below Praise Holy Spirit evermore One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Pastor Erica
OFFERING OUR WITNESS
Pastor Erica
Let us state together the truth God’s people have come to trust. Today’s witness is about the cross, adapted from the old German Heidelberg Confession. We believe that in Christ’s death our old selves have been crucified, put to death and buried with him, so that sin and fear no longer have final victory over us, but that instead we might live lives of joy, gratitude and praise. We believe that because of what Christ did for us all on the cross, God will never hold against us either our weaknesses or our sins. Though we will struggle with sin our whole lives long, by grace God grants us all peace and life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Reverend Glaze During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment to follow Jesus or to express interest in joining this community of faith. HYMN 349
My Jesus, I Love Thee
GORDON
AFFIRMING GOD’S CALL We give thanks that you have been guided by God to this moment. As a community of faith we pledge to love each other and to work together to grow into the fullness of Christ. BENEDICTION
Reverend Palacios During the season of Lent, we hear no Postlude at the conclusion of worship; rather, we exit silently in a spirit of contemplation.
Following worship join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to meeting you! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + At the Cross / En la Cruz. Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); refrain: Ralph E. Hudson (1843-1901); tr Pedro Grado. From Cantos de Alabanza y Adoración/Songs of Praise and Worship, © 1997, Editorial Mundo Hispano. 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, Chalice Hymnal No. 48. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674, alt. Psalm Refrain, Chalice Hymnal No. 759, Ps. 119:105. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662. Cover art by Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all printed prayers and litanies by Reverend Glaze.
Scripture passages for March 29 are: Psalm 118:24-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11; Mark 15:1-15, 22-29 MUSIC NOTES Today we welcome Graham Velsey to the organ bench. Graham sings with The Maryland State Boychoir, studies organ with John Dautzenberg and piano with Cheryl Branham. Graham soon celebrates his 14th birthday! Thanks for sharing your music with us, Graham. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Carmen Angdisen; Nardita (Edith) Angdisen; Teddi Angelov, Liubov Russell’s friend; Ashley Becker in the loss of her grandmother; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Cristina Chacón; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; family of Gloria Crowther; Megan DeWitt, Cheryl Branham’s friend; Brenda Fahey; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gipson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; Grace Glaze, Pastor Joe’s mother; family of José Gonzalez; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Berniece and Bill Harward; Rena Jirack; Lucy Johnson, Jackie Wright’s grandmother; Will Short, former Calvary member; Lynne Mayfield, Jay Mayfield’s mother; Robin Myers and family; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, Amy Dale’s friend; Amelia Powell, Andrea Powell’s mother; Rochelle Powell, Eva Powell’s grandmother; Paul Rice; Joe Stout, Holly Miller’s brother-in-law; Victoria Sulerzyski, Ellen Sulerzyski’s sister-in-law; Lisa Tette; Doris Vermilya; Earl and Jenna Wright, Isaac Wright’s parents. Pray also for racial reconciliation and justice everywhere. TODAY A SPECIAL GIFT has been made to the Shalom Scholarship Fund by Royce and Barbara Rice in honor of their daughter-in-law’s, Holly Miller’s, birthday.
DIRECTORY PHOTOS DURING COFFEE HOUR. Calvary is updating our directory to include a picture of you! Karla Fahey is available to take a snap shot of you during Coffee Hour over the next few Sundays. Photos will be made in family groups and individually. We’ll also ask you to confirm your contact info. Contact Paul in the office or Karla for more details. Be sure to participate in this important project! EASTER FESTIVAL CHOIR. Two rehearsals remain! Join us today, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Music Suite. No rehearsal next Sunday; we’ll see you in the Chapel for Reflections on the Passion. Final rehearsal Thursday evening, April 2, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Sanctuary, immediately following Maundy Thursday worship. Contact Cheryl Branham. MARCH CANNED GOODS DRIVE. Calvary kids are collecting green non-perishable canned goods for the food bank in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Skip the green eggs and ham and bring a green canned good during the entire month of March to support friends in need! PRAYERS FOR PEACE, LATER TODAY IN THE CHAPEL. Join Pastor Edgar for a 4:30 p.m. reception and 5:00 p.m. service of prayer. Our focus is The Water-Spring of Life. We pray for the people of El Salvador, where a struggle is waging to ensure that water is not privatized; and we honor the 35th Anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero. All are invited—come and pray with us for the right to water as a common good and a gift of God. We hope you will come! Contact Pastor Edgar.
HOLY WEEK AT CALVARY PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP, MARCH 29. Children of all ages, infants through teens, are invited to participate in the opening procession as we wave palm branches and sing Hosannas! Children’s Choir meets 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary to rehearse; others gather in Narthex at 10:45 a.m. CALVARY PRESENTS…REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSION, MARCH 29. After worship, have lunch in the neighborhood then return to the Chapel at 2:15 p.m. for music of the Passion. This free community concert features Calvary Chamber Singers in collaboration with Ensemble 2015, conducted by Tomás Fajardo. Music of the Baroque, including Stabat Mater setting of Antonio Caldara and excerpts from Bach St. Matthew Passion. All ages welcome and donations appreciated. EASTER LILY ORDER FORMS are available in Narthex or church office. Order lilies online; see Donations page of our website. Lilies are $12 each; deadline for ordering is Monday, March 30. MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 2. Soup supper at 6:30 p.m.; donations appreciated. Worship, with a focus on communion, 7:15 p.m., both in Chapel. Easter Festival Choir, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Sanctuary. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3. Tenebrae service of darkness and remembrance, 7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary. We turn our eyes toward the crucifixion and drape our Sanctuary in black. EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5. Invite friends and family to celebrate Resurrection at Calvary! All are invited to Latino Community breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in Woodward Hall. Festival Choir leads in worship at 11:00 a.m. After worship, potluck lunch in Woodward Hall—a Calvary tradition!
Cheryl Branham Joseph Glaze Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Elijah Zehyoue
C HURCH S TAFF Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Pastor during the Interim (jglaze@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) 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) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Pastoral Resident (ezehyoue@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)
John Taylor
Deacon of the Week (johntaylorpr@gmail.com)
ANNOUNCEMENTS LATEST HAPPENINGS weekly e-mail newsletter is back! Sign up on the Calvary website by clicking “sign up for updates” at the bottom of the home page. CALVARY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Visit www.calvarydc.org/events/ for a current listing, or stop by the church office to pick up a complete listing of Sunday School classes and Small Group programs. CALVARY IS ON MEETUP.COM! Check out our group page and invite your friends to see Calvary events, http://www.meetup.com/Calvary-Baptist-Church-Downtown-DC-Small-Groups/ SUNDAY SCHOOL will continue a study of Brian McLaren’s We Make the Road By Walking this spring. Come to Butler Hall Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45 a.m., for prayer and conversation centered on the Calvary community and Bible texts related to the liturgical year. Contact Pastor Erica. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT meets Tuesday evenings in Butler Hall to reflect on events of the week, in our lives, the church, and the world. Bring your own dinner at 6:30 p.m. and catch up with others before our discussion at 7:00 p.m. Drinks are provided. Contact Pastor Elijah. WEDNESDAY LENTEN LECTIONARY LUNCHES. Interested in deeper conversation with the Lectionary texts during Lent? Come to Lectionary Lunch each Wednesday in the Calvary Library, 12:15-12:45 p.m. for open conversation about the week's lectionary texts. Can't make it? Feel free to call in, 1-857-232-0159 with code 999215. Contact Pastor Elijah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. Each week we’ll discuss a chapter from Lauren Winner’s book, Mudhouse Sabbath. This week, hiddur p’nai zaken, aging. Throughout the spring, we’ll study Jewish community practices in connection with Christian community practices. Contact Pastor Erica. NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS. Join Pastor Erica in McPherson Square this Thursday, March 26, at Pret A Manger (1432 K St NW), 2:00-4:00 p.m. (come & go). Each Thursday, Pastor Erica is available in locations around the city for conversation, pastoral care, whatever—come by for coffee! ZUMBA meets on Friday evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; $5 per person and scholarships available. Contact Katie Harvey, katherine.s.harvey@gmail.com. CALVARY SURVEY. Hats off to everyone who has taken the first Calvary survey, looking at our past and how we have come to this point. If you have not already done so, please complete the survey by following this QR code or using the computer set up in Woodward Hall. The deadline for responses is March 29. FRIDAY MFRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB is on hiatus. Join us in the Chapel when recitals resume, Friday, April 10, 12 noon. Calvary’s Resident Partners in FMMC offer free recitals each week through May. ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS ANNUAL GATHERING IN ATLANTA, April 17-19, Northside Drive Baptist Church. Interested in riding in a van? (Depart Thursday, April 16 and return Sunday, April 19) Email Carol Blythe, blythe-goodman@comcast.net. This year’s theme: We've A Story to Hear from the Nations. We’ll hear from ministry partners about racial and social justice for all persons, about drones, homelessness, the death penalty, education, classism, hunger, poverty, abuse of all kinds. We’ve a Story to Hear—a story of God’s love and light. You’re invited to be a part of that story! SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL CROP WALK, Saturday, May 16. Contact Carol Blythe.
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