Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2012 Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

11:00 A.M.

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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Jesu, meine Freude J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) John Dautzenberg, organ Leah Grundset Davis Wake, the Dawn Is Now Full Rising
JEFFERSON

WORDS OF WELCOME HYMN, NO. 239

Listen as the Choir sings verse 1. Sing verses 2, 3, and repeat verse 1 to conclude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Edgar Palacios

What mighty praise belongs to You, O God! You are the God of our salvation, answering our prayers with mighty deeds, and forgiving our sins with endless love. We will fulfill the promises weve made to you, in the company of Your people, in this sanctuary where You meet us. Teach us Your way, oh God, that we may walk in truth. For great is Your steadfast love toward us. We must respond with our whole lives. Let us worship God!
From Psalm 86

INVOCATION THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Edgar Palacios Edgar Palacios

La paz del Seor sea contigo. Y contigo tambin. 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 MUSICAL MEDITATION Jason Smith Lord, My Petition Heed Calvary Chamber Singers
MASON

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

HEBREW LESSON, P. 594 PSALTER, P. 473
Sing the Response together.

Isaiah 50:4-9a Leah Grundset Davis Psalm 86:8-13 Sanctuary Choir

You alone are God, you alone are God. For you are great and you do wondrous things.
Congregation standing. Congregational responses in bold. Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles. Audio enhancement devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance.

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 950 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Ephesians 3:7-10 Edgar Palacios Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Dwayne Pinkney, cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. adapted from Mark 8 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 820 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN, NO. 536
Sing verses 1 and 3, in Spanish then English.

Mark 8:27-38 Amy Butler

Pues Si Vivimos / When We Are Living

SOMOS DEL SEOR

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORDS PRAYER Leah Grundset Davis 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 MUSICAL REFLECTION Re-imagine Mission Amy Butler Cheryl Branham

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
The Choir and Cantor lead us as we sing together.

Allen Dalton Congregational Medley of Hymn Tunes Based on Trilogy of Praise Arr. Joseph M. Martin

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love. Alleluia! Praise the Savior, with the multitudes above. There the songs of saints and martyrs thunder like a mighty flood, Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by his blood. [HYFRYDOL] Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation. O my soul, worship the well-spring of health and salvation. All ye who hear, now to Gods temple draw near. Join me in glad adoration. [LOBE DEN HERREN] O worship the King, all glorious above, and gratefully sing Gods wonderful love, our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. [LYONS]
Repeat HYFRYDOL to conclude.

HYMN, NO. 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 Allen Dalton

BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION HYMN, NO. 565 Amy Butler If You Will Trust in God to Guide You
WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to make a public commitment to Christ or to join our family of faith.

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 POSTLUDE Amy Butler Festival Piece on NICAEA arr. Jerry Westenkuehler John Dautzenberg

During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to exit quietly. Following worship, join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for fellowship at the Shalom Scholarship Luncheon. See scholarship information and menu description on reverse side. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests. Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, 1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. All rights reserved. Reprinted under CCLI #430459. 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. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. ScripturePassagesforSeptember23,SeventeenthSundayafterPentecost, areProverbs31:1031;Psalm126;James3:134:3,78a;Mark9:3037.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abassi; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Bob Dale, father of Amy Dale; Rex Fleming, friend of Kirsten Hancock; Riley Green, brother of Ashley Coates; Kevin Harvey, brother, and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Al Jeter; Aileen Jones, mother of Kathie Lansing; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; Brian Nielsen; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller.

WORSHIP

We all are part of an incredible community of faith here at Calvary. Filled with trust and love for each other, deep commitment to mission and discipleship, open to the prophetic wind of Gods Spirit, we approach our 151st year of life together ready to Re-imagine what God is doing here among us. During four weeks of worship we mine the Psalms, the prayer book of the Hebrew people, to explore our own life of faith here at Calvary. Well look closely at our sanctuary, structure, mission efforts and affiliations to review where we are and think about where we might go. Come, Re-imagine with us!

TODAY FALL PROGRAMMING Sunday School Classes, 9:45 a.m. Spanish-Language Worship, 9:45 a.m. in Chapel. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 a.m. in Sanctuary. Music for Kids, 12:30 1:00 p.m. in Music Suite. Small Groups start up later in September. Check the website or ask a staff member for more information. We look forward to welcoming you this fall! SHALOM SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Join the Christian Education and Mission Boards for lunch after worship. Suggested contribution is $15 per person and contributions help support Calvarys student partners in El Salvador. The menu includes savory steak filets, grilled shrimp kabobs, oven-roasted chicken, garden vegetables, and cake for dessert. We will also hear from our Mission Immersion team about their work in El Salvador this past August. SHALOM SCHOLARSHIP LUNCH COOKING TEAM Calvary is blessed to count cooks, bakers, and professional chefs as members of our community of faith. Many thanks to Chef and Saucier Roberto Reyes and his team of excellent volunteer cooks: Anabel Cruz, Juan Cruz, Jos Nelson Durn, Jos Gonzlez, Corina Lpez, and Ren Lpez. COMING UP ESL CONVERSATION PARTNERS Whether you are a native English speaker, or not a native English speaker, join our Conversation Partners program! We pair native speakers and English learners for conversation practice and fellowship. Each pair meets weekly, arranged around your mutual schedules. All you have to do is make a new friend, grab a weekly coffee date, and chat about anything you'd like. Contact Myra Houser, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com. NCMO OFFERING Support the National Capital Area Mission Offering of the DC Baptist Convention. Designate special gifts on September 23 and 30. Contact Paul Rosstead. BEER AND HYMNS Join us October 6, 7 - 10 p.m. at Pastor Amys house, to celebrate Rachel Johnsons ordination. Bring food, libation, and musical instruments to share. Contact Jason Smith. BRIAN MCLAREN BOOKS Get your copy of Why did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Muhammed Cross the Road? for $25 in the church office.

STEWARDSHIP HOUSE MEETINGS This fall, we have opportunities to Re-imagine our commitment to stewardship in meetings outside Calvary. Well gather for a meal, discuss what our commitment to stewardship means to us, why we give, and Calvarys future. All Calvary folks are invited to attend one (or more!) meeting(s). Join us! Young Professionals: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., home of Rachel Johnson in Takoma Park, MD. Engaged/Young Married: Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., home of Jay and Leigh Mayfield in Silver Spring, MD. Mid-Career: Friday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m., home of Nancy and Phil Renfrow in Cleveland Park, DC. Families with Children: Saturday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m., home of Michelle Harris-Love in Brookland, DC. Spanish Language: Saturday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m., home of Michael Settels and Amparo Palacios in Manor Park, DC. Retired: Sunday, October 14, at 12:30 p.m., in Chapel for lunch. DONATE AND VOLUNTEER AT CALVARYS YARD SALE Support Calvarys third annual yard sale, October 17 - 19. Bring items to sell to Kendall Room 5. No clothing, shoes, large appliances, computers, but other items are welcome, including boxes, bags, tissue paper. Benefit for Shalom Scholarship Fund. Volunteer sign up sheet will be in Woodward Hall following worship. Contact Gretchen White. DCBC CONVENTION, OCTOBER 29-30 To serve as a Calvary delegate and attend the DCBC Convention at Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring, contact with Soren Dayton or Pastor Amy.

OCTOBER 26-27, AT CAMP FRASER, GREAT FALLS, VA All children, youth and adults are invited to participate, relax and fellowship, as we contemplate our life together as part of our 2013 Re-imagine focus. Contact Jason Smith, jsmith@calvarydc.org
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.

AUTUMN LEAVES SPIRITUAL RETREAT

CHURCH STAFF
Cheryl Branham Amy Butler Leah Grundset Davis Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Associate Pastor (lgrundset@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Associate Pastor, Education (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

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