March 30, 2014 Fourth Sunday in Lent

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

MARCH 30, 2014 11:00 A.M. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

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 Improvisation on NEW BRITAIN John Dautzenberg, Organ

WELCOME Becky Vaughn

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Do Not I Love Thee? from The Sacred Harp Sanctuary Choir

PROCESSION HYMN UNION SEMINARY

 for  when  humbly  in  your  name  

Two  or  three  are  met  together,  you  are  in  the  midst  of  them  

Praise  the  Son,  the  Lord  Christ  Jesus  

 

As  disciples  used  to  gather  in  the  name  of  Christ  to  sup  

Then  with  thanks  to  God  the  giver,  break  the  bread  and  bless  the  cup    

Praise  the  Son,  the  Lord  Christ  Jesus  

So  now  bind  our  friendship  up.  

All  our  meals  and  all  our  living  make  as  sacraments  of  you  

That  by  caring,  helping,  giving,  we  may  be  disciples  true  

Praise  the  Son,  the  Lord  Christ  Jesus  

We  will  serve  with  faith  anew.  

CONFESSION AND SILENCE Amy Butler

Jesus,

blind eyes?

Wash away the mud?

Move us from hiders in blinders to fearless believers?

From bystanders to disciples, dwellers in darkness to

holders of your light.

Let us see

with our souls. Let

us see with our souls. -Anne Osdieck

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.

INVOCATION Amy Butler

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Amy Butler

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 Rachel Johnson

MUSICAL MEDITATION O For a Closer Walk With God Keith Getty /arr. Daniel Grassi Sanctuary Choir

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

HEBREW LESSON, P. 226 1 Samuel 16: 1 - 13 Jason Smith

PSALTER 734 Psalm 23 We sing Response 2. Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 951 Ephesians 5: 8 - 14 Edgar Palacios

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. Do you believe in the Son of Man? Lord, I believe. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Adapted from John 9

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 871 John 9: 1 - 12, 27 - 40 Amy Butler This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.

HYMN 80 My Shepherd, You Supply My Need RESIGNATION

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 Speaking of Sin: Penance Amy Butler

CONFESSION AND SILENCE

SHARING COMMUNION HYMN 391 These I Lay Down We sing verses 1, 4 and 5. LAYING DOWN

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Amy Butler

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Edgar Palacios

WORDS OF INSTITUTION Amy Butler

SHARING THE MEAL Approach the stations using inside aisles, and return to your seat using outside aisles. Three stations are available at the front, as well as a gluten-free option. To receive communion where you are seated, raise your hand and a deacon will be happy to serve you.

CONGREGATIONAL MEDITATION Take, O Take Me as I Am Cantor sings each verse, and John L. Bell (b. 1949) we sing the Refrain together. Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

Take, O take me as I am. Summon out what I shall be. Set your seal upon my heart and live in me.

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION Cindy Cho

MUSICAL OFFERING Precious Lord, Take My Hand Thomas A. Dorsey (1899 - 1993) / arr. Jack Schrader Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

HYMN 48 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 Cindy Cho

BECOMING DISCIPLES

CONFESSION AND SILENCE Amy Butler

Discerner of hearts, you look beneath our outward appearance and see your image in each of us. Banish in us the blindness that prevents us from recognizing truth, so we may see the world through your eyes and with the compassion of Jesus Christ who redeems us. Amen.

-Revised Common Lectionary Prayers

HYMN 420 I Come with Joy We sing verses 1, 3 and 5. DOVE OF PEACE

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 Amy Butler

CHORAL BENEDICTION I Wonder as I Wander Appalachian Melody Sanctuary Choir

During the season of Lent, we hear no Postlude at the conclusion of worship. We exit silently, or you may remain in the Sanctuary for a few minutes of silent reflection.

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

Scripture passages for April 6, Fifth Sunday in Lent, are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130 , Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45

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.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674, alt.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Maria Bensussen, grandmother of Ryan Harvey; Sara Bermúdez, mother of Lorena Pereira; Cristina Chacón; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; friends and family of Waller W. Cooper II, father of Clark Cooper, who died March 7; Carolyn Crumpler, grandmother of Amy Shaw; Kimberly Durham-Bates; Penny Eller, friend of Kim Sisk; Catherine Friesen, friend of Michelle Harris-Love; Gail Ousley Gibson, friend of Ben and Natalie Barrens Rogers; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Carmen James, friend of Corina López; Morry Johnson, friend of Ashley Becker; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; Ginette Lambert, mother of Pierre Mathieu, friend of Paul Rosstead; Lynne Mayfield, mother of Jay Mayfield; Al Nielsen; Armando Pacheco, friend of Amy Dale; Amelia Powell, mother of Andrea Powell; Rochelle Powell, grandmother of Eva Powell; Will Regas, cousin of Katie Harvey; Amelia Rogers, mother of Ben Rogers; Scott Singley, brother-in-law of Courtney Rice; Carol Sunde; Jac Whatley; Ernie and Peggy Williams.

WORSHIP SPEAKING   OF   SIN.   During   Lent   we   venture   into   a   season   of  confession   and   introspection.     In  worship,   we   reexamine   language  

sin  help  us  get  real  about  relationship  with  God  and  with  each  other?    We  share  communion  each  Sunday  as  part  of  our  Lenten  practice.    

#SUNDAYWISDOM @CALVARYDC: AN INVITATION TO LIVE TWEET

LENT. This Lenten season, Calvary is joining Diana Butler Bass and you are

invited to turn on your phones and tweet throughout the service. Through the Twitter handle #SundayWisdom, post wisdom you hear throughout the service and join this interdenominational, national conversation! Visit patheos.com for more information.

COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, AUTOBEEROGRAPHY: TELLING OUR

SPIRITUAL STORIES, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. We fo cus on spiritual autobiography, discover biblical stories, and discuss modern spiritual memoirs. Contact Trey Sullivan.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. We focus on Naked Spirituality by Brian McClaren and discuss ways of bringing the presence of God into our own lives. Contact Trey Sullivan.

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB, Friday at 12:00 noon in the Chapel. Contact Jeongseon Choi, chamber@fmmc.org.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT. We meet each Friday, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the Teen Room for Zumba (G3) and in the gym for soccer (GB). Childcare is available. Contact Pastor Edgar.

CALVARY WORK DAY. It's time to pull out the gardening tools! Join us Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to prepare flowerbeds for Holy Week. Breakfast and lunch, plus tools, mulch and flowers, are provided. and Calvary information for passers-by on the street. Sign up with Bob Wood and Cindy Cho after worship in Woodward Hall.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@gmail.com.

   

LENTEN  COMMUNION.  Throughout  the  Season  of  Lent,  we  share  communion  each  Sunday  morning  in  worship.  In  keeping  with  our  communion  tradition,  ushers  collect   a   special   offering  at   the   Sanctuary  doors  as  we  depart.  Contribute   to  

,  supporting  individuals   in  need  who  visit  the  church  office  during  the  week.  Thank  you  for  giving  generously.        

MUSIC  FOR  KIDS,  Sunday  afternoons  12:30    1:00  p.m.  in  Music  Suite.    Children  of  all  ages,  and  their  parents,  are  welcome!    These  sessions  prepare  Calvary  

   

FESTIVAL  CHOIR.   Join  us   in   rehearsals  each  Sunday  afternoon,   1:15 3:00  p.m.  in  Music  Suite.    Adult  and  youth  singers  are  welcome  as  we  prepare  to  sing  in  worship  on  Easter  Day.    Contact  Cheryl  Branham.    

TUESDAY  LENTEN  LUNCHES.  Bring  your  lunch  to  Kendall  Hall  and  join  us,  April  1  and   8,   12:15-­‐12:45   p.m.,   for   a   fun,   informal   discussion   on   the   upcoming  Gospel  Lesson  of  the  week.    ?  Contact  Trey  Sullivan.    

CONSIDERING  BAPTISM?  We  are  excited  to  be  in  preparation  for  baptism  on  Easter  Day.  If  you  are  thinking  about  baptism,  contact  Pastor  Amy  or  Pastor  Edgar.    

   

PALM   SUNDAY,   APRIL   13.  Calvary     a.m.   in   the  Sanctuary  to  rehearse.  They  lead  us  in  worship  as  we  wave  palm  branches,  sing  Hosannas,   o  Jerusalem.    

TENEBRAE  SERVICE  OF  DARKNESS,  APRIL  18.  To  mark  Good  Friday,   join  us  at  6:00  p.m.  for  Soup  Supper  in  the  Chapel.  We  gather  at  7:00  p.m.  in  the  Sanctuary  for   worship,   reflecting   upon   the   darkness   of   Good   Friday   through  music,  prayer,  and  contemplation.    

EASTER  DAY,  APRIL   20.  Celebrate   resurrection   at   Calvary!   No   Sunday   School  this  day,  so  gather  in  Woodward  Hall  for  a  special  congregational  breakfast  hosted   by   the   Latino   Fellowship   and   Chef   Roberto   at   9:45   a.m.     Music  begins   at   10:55   a.m.   in   the  Sanctuary;   come  a   little   early   and   choose   your  favorite   seat.   Festival   Choir   leads   in   worship   and   we   open   our   box   of  

Easter   Potluck   Brunch   in  Woodward   Hall.     Contact   Ellen   Sulerzyski   or   Kim   Sisk   or   sign   up   with  Gretchen  White  in  Woodward  Hall  following  worship.    

EASTER  LILY  ORDER  FORMS  are  available  in  the  Narthex  or  in  the  church  office.  Or   order   lilies   online;   see   the  Donations  page  of  our  website.  Lilies  $12   each.   Deadline   for   ordering   is  Monday,  April  14.  

   

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