THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER
THE WORSHIP MARCH 29, 2015
OF
GOD
SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT: PALM / PASSION SUNDAY
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
King Jesus rides on a milk white horse. No one works like him! The river Jordan he did cross. No one works like him! My Jesus left his throne above No one works like him! See his mercy and his love. No one works like him! Ride on, King Jesus! No one can a-hinder you. Ride on, King Jesus, ride on! No one can a-hinder you. — African-American Spiritual
Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem, Jean-Hippolyte Flandin (1846) Fresco, Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
HOSANNA!
G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE During the Prelude, prepare for worship by centering your heart with this exhortation by St. Andrew of Crete (c. 660-740), adapted:
Prelude from Suite No. 1 in G Major and Gigue from Suite No. 3 in C Major J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Nurmira Greenberg, Cello
Like those who went out to meet Jesus, let us welcome him now— not scattering before him coats or lifeless branches, but spreading out before him, as best we can, our very selves. LIGHTING THE ALTAR CANDLES JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
PROCESSION OF PALMS, HYMN 192
Alison Saraí Sorto, Acolyte Mark 11:1-11 Reverend Glaze Come to Us, Lord Jesus Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) Sanctuary Choir, Children’s Choir, Calvary Ringers All Glory, Laud, and Honor ST. THEODULPH
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 We read and sing together.
Psalm 118:1, 24-29 Reverend Glaze Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Children: Prepare the way of the Lord! And all people shall see the salvation of our God! Pastor: Let all the peoples of earth come and give glory to God, whose mercy never ends, whose steadfast love endures forever. All: Yes, O Beloved, on this festival day, a day which you have made for your glory and our delight, we offer you our grateful praise! Pastor: For in this day we shall see our salvation—one coming in your name! All: And, with green branches of palm, and singing songs of great joy, we’ll pave the way of our Savior’s coming. Cantor: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! MORNING PRAYER
Reverend Palacios
Beloved, may we open our hearts, as did those in Jerusalem long ago, to welcome Jesus into our midst. May we receive him as our gentle conqueror so that, following him, we would become as he was—kind, loving, brave, a defender of the weak, a doer of justice, the servant of all. And, as we journey with Christ through this week, confront us with our capacity to deny and to crucify, and then strengthen us to stand with him, faithful in the face of suffering and risk, rejection and shame. And, through it all, remind us of your constant love and surprising grace. In the name of Jesus, the Christ, we pray. Amen. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Reverend Palacios
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 Erica
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
Cantad canción de gratitud / Sing thankful songs American folk melody/arr. Sandra T. Gay Cristo a mi lado / Christ be beside me Gaelic melody / arr. Dale Grotenhuis Calvary Children’s Choir and Ashley Dalton, flute
L ISTENING FOR THE W ORD OF G OD EPISTLE LESSON
Philippians/Filipenses 2:5-11 José Gonzalez 5Haya, pues, en vosotros este sentir que hubo también en Cristo Jesús, 6el cual, siendo en forma de Dios, no estimó el ser igual a Dios como cosa a que aferrarse, 7sino que se despojó a sí mismo, tomando forma de siervo, hecho semejante a los hombres; 8y estando en la condición de hombre, se humilló a sí mismo, haciéndose obediente hasta la muerte, y muerte de cruz. 9Por lo cual Dios también le exaltó hasta lo sumo, y le dio un nombre que es sobre todo nombre, 10para que en el nombre de Jesús se doble toda rodilla de los que están en los cielos, y en la tierra, y debajo de la tierra; 11y toda lengua confiese que Jesucristo es el Señor, para gloria de Dios Padre. 5Let
the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ Leo Nestor (b. 1948) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Christ became obedient for us, even unto death on the cross. Therefore God raised him on high, and gave him a name above all other names. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. GOSPEL LESSON—THE CRUCIFIXION
Mark/Marcos 15:1-15, 22-39 Pastors Elijah & Erica 1As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. 2Pilate asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ He answered him, ‘You say so.’ 3Then the chief priests accused him of many things. 4Pilate asked him again, ‘Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.’ 5But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed.6Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. 7Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. 8So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom. 9Then he answered them, ‘Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?’ 10For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. 11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. 12Pilate spoke to them again, ‘Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews?’ 13They shouted back, ‘Crucify him!’ 14Pilate asked them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?’ But they shouted all the more, ‘Crucify him!’ 15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. 22Then
they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). 23And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. 24And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. 25It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. 26The inscription of the charge against him read, ‘The King of the Jews.’ 27And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left. 29Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘Aha! You
who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, 30save yourself, and come down from the cross!’ 31In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe.’ Those who were crucified with him also taunted him. 33When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ 35When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, ‘Listen, he is calling for Elijah.’ 36And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, ‘Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.’ 37Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. 38And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. 39Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was God’s Son!’ 1Muy
de mañana, habiendo tenido consejo los principales sacerdotes con los ancianos, con los escribas y con todo el concilio, llevaron a Jesús atado, y le entregaron a Pilato. 2Pilato le preguntó: ¿Eres tú el Rey de los judíos? Respondiendo él, le dijo: Tú lo dices. 3Y los principales sacerdotes le acusaban mucho. 4Otra vez le preguntó Pilato, diciendo: ¿Nada respondes? Mira de cuántas cosas te acusan. 5Mas Jesús ni aun con eso respondió; de modo que Pilato se maravillaba. 6Ahora bien, en el día de la fiesta les soltaba un preso, cualquiera que pidiesen. 7Y había uno que se llamaba Barrabás, preso con sus compañeros de motín que habían cometido homicidio en una revuelta. 8Y viniendo la multitud, comenzó a pedir que hiciese como siempre les había hecho. 9Y Pilato les respondió diciendo: ¿Queréis que os suelte al Rey de los judíos? 10Porque conocía que por envidia le habían entregado los principales sacerdotes. 11Mas los principales sacerdotes incitaron a la multitud para que les soltase más bien a Barrabás. 12Respondiendo Pilato, les dijo otra vez: ¿Qué, pues, queréis que haga del que llamáis Rey de los judíos? 13Y ellos volvieron a dar voces: !!Crucifícale! 14Pilato les decía: ¿Pues qué mal ha hecho? Pero ellos gritaban aun más: !!Crucifícale! 15Y Pilato, queriendo satisfacer al pueblo, les soltó a Barrabás, y entregó a Jesús, después de azotarle, para que fuese crucificado. 22Y
le llevaron a un lugar llamado Gólgota, que traducido es: Lugar de la Calavera. 23Y le dieron a beber vino mezclado con mirra; mas él no lo tomó. 24Cuando le hubieron crucificado, repartieron entre sí sus vestidos, echando suertes sobre ellos para ver qué se llevaría cada uno. 25Era la hora tercera cuando le crucificaron. 26Y el título escrito de su causa era: EL REY DE LOS JUDÍOS. 27Crucificaron también con él a dos ladrones, uno a su derecha, y el otro a su izquierda. 28Y se cumplió la Escritura que dice: Y fue contado con los inicuos. 29Y los que pasaban le injuriaban, meneando la cabeza y diciendo: !!Bah! tú que derribas el templo de Dios, y en tres días lo reedificas, 30sálvate a ti mismo, y desciende de la cruz. 31De esta manera también los principales sacerdotes, escarneciendo, se decían unos a otros, con los escribas: A otros salvó, a sí mismo no se puede salvar. 32El Cristo, Rey de Israel, descienda ahora de la cruz, para que veamos y creamos. También los que estaban crucificados con él le injuriaban. 33Cuando vino la hora sexta, hubo tinieblas sobre toda la tierra hasta la hora novena. 34Y a la hora novena Jesús clamó a gran voz, diciendo: Eloi, Eloi, ¿lama sabactani? que traducido es: Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has desamparado? 35Y algunos de los que estaban allí decían, al oírlo: Mirad, llama a Elías. 36Y corrió uno, y empapando una esponja en vinagre, y poniéndola en una caña, le dio a beber, diciendo: Dejad, veamos si viene Elías a bajarle. 37Mas Jesús, dando una gran voz, expiró. 38Entonces el velo del templo se rasgó en dos, de arriba abajo. 39Y el centurión que estaba frente a él, viendo que después de clamar había expirado así, dijo: Verdaderamente este hombre era Hijo de Dios. This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL HYMN
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / La Cruz Excelsa al Contemplar
HAMBURG
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. No me permitas, Dios, gloriar sino en la cruz de mi Señor. Lo que más pueda ambicionar lo sacrifico por su amor. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? El mundo entero no será dádiva digna de ofrecer. Amor tan grande, sin igual, en cambio exige todo el ser. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Reverend Glaze
Lord Jesus, how your heart must have broken knowing the shouts of “Hosanna!” would soon turn to “Crucify him!” As you humbled and emptied yourself, let us now so do, so that humble and empty we would hear your word, know your love, and then rise to follow wherever you go. Amen. SERMON
Five Days in Spring! The Reverend Dr. Joseph Edgar Glaze
SILENT REFLECTION
G IVING AND S ERVING OFFERING OUR LENTEN CONFESSION
Pastor Erica
Merciful God, as we enter into this week called “Holy,” we remember that going to Jerusalem cost Jesus his life. Those singing before him songs of welcome and praise soon took up angry calls for his death. And, we are just like that crowd long ago. For the emptiness of our praise and the wavering of our faith, forgive us. Forgive us for the excuses we give for falling back and leaving Jesus to walk alone. Forgive us when we say we know him on Sunday, only to deny him on Friday. O God, take away our sin so that we who have denied and deserted Jesus may repent and follow him. And, when we proclaim the name of Jesus, may it not be in words only, but in deeds so loving and merciful, so good and just, that others are drawn to him as well. WORDS OF ASSURANCE
from 1 Timothy 1:15; Mark 1:17; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Revelation 2:10
Here are words you may hold to with full and complete confidence: Jesus Christ came into the world to welcome and to save. So, you are forgiven—no strings attached. But, he also says, “Follow me.” Therefore, have courage, stand firm and don’t waiver. Nothing you do for Jesus will be in vain. Just be faithful and your reward will be life—real life, full and forever! Yes, in Christ we are forgiven, and we’ll follow him! Thanks be to God! INVITATION TO GIVE AND TO SERVE MUSICAL OFFERING
Reverend Glaze Kol Nidrei Traditional Chant for Yom Kippur Nurmira Greenberg, Cello
HYMN 48 We sing in 2-part canon, left to right, as directed. We conclude by singing the Amen together.
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
Reverend Glaze
OFFERING OUR WITNESS
Pastor Elijah
Let us state what we have come to believe about Jesus Christ. Today’s witness is a poetic text (adapted)—based on Philippians 2:5-8 and Colossians 1:15—by the English hymnist, Graham Kendrick. Meekness and majesty, earth’s flesh and deity, in perfect harmony is Jesus, the Christ. Lord of eternity, dwells in humanity; kneels in humility and washes our feet. Heaven’s pure radiance, perfect in innocence; yet learns obedience to death on a cross. Suff’ring to give us life, glorious through sacrifice; and, as they crucify, prays: “Abba, forgive.” Wisdom unsearchable, God the invisible; love indestructible in frailty appears. Lord of infinity, stooping so tenderly; lifts our humanity to the heights of God’s love.
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. HYMNS IN ALTERNATION
O Come, All Ye Faithful
ADESTE FIDELES / arr. David Willcocks
Ah, Holy Jesus
HERZLIEBSTER JESU / arr. John Ferguson
All:
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to worship Him. Son of the Father now in flesh appearing!
Refrain:
O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
Choir:
Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended, that mortal judgment has on you descended? By foes derided, by your own rejected, O most afflicted.
Choir:
Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you? Alas, my treason, Jesus, has undone you. ‘Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you; I crucified you.
All:
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God in the highest! Refrain.
Choir:
Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; the slave has sinned, and the Son has suffered; for our atonement, while we nothing heeded, God interceded.
Choir:
For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation, your mortal sorrow and your life’s oblation, your death of anguish and your bitter Passion, for my salvation.
All:
Yea, Lord we greet thee, born for our salvation! Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n! Word of the Father now in flesh appearing! Refrain.
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 Glaze 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! Hymns in Alternation: O Come, All Ye Faithful. Words: J.F. Wade (c.1711-1786), alt; Ah, Holy Jesus. Words: Johann Heerman (1630), tr Robert S. Bridges (1899). 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. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / La Cruz Excelsa al Contemplar. Words: Isaac Watts (1707); tr W.T.T. Millham (1880-1961), from Oramos Cantando / We Pray in Song, © 2013 GIA Publications Inc. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662. Unless otherwise noted, all printed prayers and litanies by Reverend Glaze.
Lectionary passages for April 5, Easter, are Acts 2:22-24, 32, 36; Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 55, 57; John 20: 1-18 MUSIC NOTES SPECIAL THANKS to Calvary Children’s Choir, and all the children, parents and teachers in the Calvary Community for your participation today! Bravi and thanks to Ashley Dalton and Nurmira Greenberg for your beautiful music today. Music for Kids will take a break in the coming weeks; stay tuned for info. 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; Megan DeWitt, Cheryl Branham’s friend; Brenda Fahey; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gipson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; family of José Gonzalez in El Salvador; 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. Congratulations to David Grise and Gina Underwood on the adoption of baby Ila, born January 17, 2014, joined David and Gina’s family September 29, 2014. TODAY A SPECIAL GIFT has been made to the Shalom Scholarship Fund by Gretchen Blythe in honor of her niece, Laura Blythe-Goodman.
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP. 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. 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! 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. Deadline for responses is today. 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!
HOLY WEEK AT CALVARY CALVARY PRESENTS…REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSION, 2:15 P.M. Today after worship, enjoy 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 FESTIVAL CHOIR. No afternoon rehearsal today; enjoy the concert! Final rehearsal Thursday evening, April 2, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Sanctuary, immediately following Maundy Thursday worship. Contact Cheryl Branham. 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 tomorrow, 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 and egg dyeing in Woodward Hall—a Calvary tradition! Contact Becky Vaughn with what you plan to bring to the potluck: becky@beckyvaughn.org or sign up on sheets during Coffee Hour today. Please bring hard boiled eggs for dyeing to Gretchen White on Easter Sunday in Woodward Hall. Cheryl Branham Joseph Glaze Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Elijah Zehyoue José Gonzalez
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) Deacon of the Week (josealfa77@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. WOMEN’S MISSION SOCIETY (WMS) meets Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 a.m. for fellowship, mission activities and lunch. Come as the group starts a new missions project. Contact Claudia Moore. WEDNESDAY LECTIONARY LUNCHES will not meet this week, but will resume on April 8. Contact Pastor Elijah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS will not meet this week, but will resume on April 8. Contact Pastor Erica. NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS. Will resume next Thursday, April 9. Each Thursday, Pastor Erica is available in locations around the city for conversation, pastoral care, or whatever! 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. FRIDAY 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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