July 13, 2014 Fifth Sunday

After Pentecost

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

JULY 13, 2014 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:50 A.M. TIME OF PRAYER 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP

We are an ecumenical, multi-racial, multi-ethnic Christian body that reaches out to the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To that end we strive to be

welcoming, responsive, trusting and prayerful in everything we do. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude on DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Arr. Fred Bock (1939-1998) Keevin Lewis, Organ

WELCOME Rachel Johnson

HYMN 618 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

CALL TO WORSHIP Allyson Robinson This is the day the Lord has made. Let us give thanks: For our ancestors in the faith, who have made this day of gathering with God’s people a reality. For our sisters and brothers in the faith, who are journeying with us toward new mercies every morning. For our sisters and brothers in the faith, with whom we share the hope and the joy we know in Christ who lives among us. Let us live as faithful stewards of both past and promise, blessing the ancient story and celebrating the new day together. Let us worship God!

INVOCATION Allyson Robinson

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Allyson Robinson La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Make Us One 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 Trey Sullivan

MUSICAL MEDITATION He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands Traditional Spiritual Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

HEBREW LESSON, P. 19 Genesis 25: 19 - 28 Edgar Palacios

PSALTER 759 Psalm 119: 1 - 8 We sing and read responsively. Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

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.

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 918 Romans 8: 1 - 11 Allyson Robinson

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia Robert F. Twynham (1930 - 2011) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are your eyes, for they see. And blessed are your ears, for they hear. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Adapted from Matthew 13

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 794 Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 13 - 23 Trey Sullivan

This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.

HYMN 609 Take My Life / Que Mi Vida We sing these five verses, alternating HENDON English and Spanish languages.

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Que mis pies tan solo en pos, de lo santo puedan ir Y que a ti, Señor, mi voz, se complazca en bendecir Se complazca en bendecir.

Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold Take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose Every power as thou shalt choose.

Toma, Dios, mi voluntad, y hazla tuya nada más Toma, sí, mi corazón, y tu trono en él tendrás Y tu trono en él tendrás.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee Ever, only, all for thee.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Edgar Palacios

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 Roll with the Changes: Change and Conflict Allyson Robinson

MUSICAL REFLECTION Cheryl Branham

GIVING AND SERVING INVITATION Kathie Lansing

MUSICAL OFFERING Come Sunday from Black, Brown and Beige Duke Ellington (1899 – 1974) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

HYMN 50 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Kathie Lansing

BECOMING DISCIPLES

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Allyson Robinson

HYMN 658 Restless Weaver BEACH SPRING

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 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 Allyson Robinson

POSTLUDE Postlude on OLD HUNDREDTH Arr. Fred Bock Keevin Lewis, Organ

Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you!

Scripture passages for July 20, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, are Genesis 28: 10 – 19a; Psalm 139:1 – 12; Romans 8: 12 – 15; Matthew 13: 24 – 30, 36 – 43.

Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, ©1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. All rights reserved.

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.

Take My Life / Que Mi Vida: Words by Frances R. Havergal (1836 – 1879); translation , Vicente Mendoza. Cantos de Alabanza y Adoración / Songs of Praise and Worship, Editorial Mundo Hispano, © 1997. All rights reserved.

Calvary is licensed to reprint under OneLicense.net #A-719662 and CCLI #430459.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Teddi Angelov, Liubov Russell’s friend; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, Cindy Cho’s niece; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; Carolyn Crumpler, Amy Shaw’s grandmother; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Radost Fortunova, Liubov Russell’s sister; Gail Ousley Gibson, Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers’ friend; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Carmen James, Corina López’s friend; Morry Johnson, Ashley Becker’s friend; Aileen Jones, Kathie Lansing’s mother; Michael Keller, Phil and Nancy Renfrow’s friend; 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; Will Regas, Katie Harvey’s cousin; Jubilee Robinson; Amelia Rogers, Ben Rogers’ mother; Scott Singley, Courtney Rice’s brother-in-law; Andi Sullivan; Carol Sunde.

SPECIAL GIFTS have been made to the General Fund in memory of DeAlphia “Dee” Robbins by her niece, Sharon Brown; and to Shalom Scholarship Fund by Jay and Leigh Mayfield in honor of Carol Blythe and Rick Goodman, whose endless hospitality makes lives better.

WORSHIP TRANSITIONS PASTOR, REV. ALLYSON ROBINSON. Allyson will fill this role while we search for an intentional interim pastor. She will help to mentor our residents, preach, and provide pastoral support for the congregation in collaboration with the deacons. Allyson has over a decade of pastoral ministry experience, including a multi-national, multi-lingual church in Portugal. She completed her Master of Divinity degree, with a concentration in Social Justice, at Baylor University. For the past five years she has worked in organizational development and change management with nonprofit organizations. Calvary re-affirmed Allyson’s ordination on June 15, 2014.

TODAY COMBINED ADULT AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL begins this morning. We meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Chapel, and discuss Walter Brueggemann’s book Mandate to Difference: An Invitation to the Contemporary Church. Contact Pastor Edgar.

RECEPTION HONORING RUTH SPEYER AND LAKY PISSALIDIS. Following worship, all are invited to celebrate with Ruth and Laky on the occasion of their recent wedding, June 18. We also welcome special guests Jim and Mary Speyer, Ruth’s parents, who are visiting today. Congratulations and best wishes to our newlyweds, and to their families! Join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary.

CALVARY CONVERSATION. Join us in the Chapel following worship and coffee hour as we continue this series of conversations about the transitions and changes occurring at Calvary.

COMING UP ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS: Applications for Edith Miller Scholarships are available in the Church Office; deadline is tomorrow, Monday, July 14. These funds provide awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education.

CALVARY SMALL GROUPS meet Thursdays, July 17, 31, August 7 & 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This Thursday, July 17 they gather in the Library at 6:30, and then wok (forgive us...) to Wok and Roll for some karaoke! Singing not required! Come hang out. It will be fun!! The remaining Thursdays they'll meet in Butler Hall, enjoy a potluck (BYOD) dinner 6:30-7:00 p.m., and 7:00-8:00 p.m., they'll have a time of worship, prayer, and conversation on the Psalms from the lectionary. Contact Trey Sullivan.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@gmail.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD CANVAS. Wednesday, July 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Washington Interfaith Congregations host a gathering to build relationships and engage with neighboring residents, employees, institutions. Drew Bongiovanni, mdrewbongiovanni@gmail.com, can provide information and answer questions.

CALVARY UNPLUGGED begins Sunday, July 27, in Woodward Hall. Interested in participating? Contact Cheryl Branham.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Camp Fraser, Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3. Children of all ages are invited; children under six should be accompanied by a parent. Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and Bible study. Contact Carol Blythe.

CALVARY TRANSITIONS

This year is a time of transition for Calvary. With lots of changes ahead, find updates in this box 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 MEMBERS AND FRIENDS are invited to gather for a few minutes of prayer, 10:50 a.m. each Sunday before worship, as we pray for discernment amid many Calvary transitions and changes.

CALVARY CONVERSATIONS Join us the second Sunday of each month in the Chapel following worship and coffee hour as we talk about the transitions and changes occurring at Calvary and share our thoughts, suggestions and questions.

ERICA LEA AND ELIJAH ZEHYOUE join Calvary's staff on August 10 as our first Pastoral Residents! They are making plans to move to DC, just as we are making plans to welcome them. Your help is needed! Join us tomorrow, Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall, for a residency planning meeting, or contact Eva Powell, residency@calvarydc.org. Sign up now to contribute to this vital work for Calvary’s future:

• Put together welcome packets • Plan welcome events • Join a team of lay leaders to provide regular guidance and feedback • Help with additional needs

CHURCH STAFF

Cheryl Branham Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Myra Houser Communications Coordinator (mhouser@calvarydc.org) Saw Ler Htoo Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Al Jeter Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Edgar Palacios Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Allyson Robinson Transitional Pastor (arobinson@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Paul Rosstead Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Trey Sullivan Spiritual Formation Coordinator (tsullivan@calvarydc.org) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rachel Johnson Deacon of the Week (rnoelj@gmail.com)

Calvary Baptist Church 202.347.8355 755 Eighth Street NW fax 202.347.6360 Washington, DC 20001 www.calvarydc.org