Third Sunday of Easter

April 29, 2012

Calvary Baptist Church

Washington, DC
 THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
APRIL 29, 2012 11:00 A.M.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Cantio sacra: Christ lag in Todesbanden
Samuel Scheidt (1587–1654)
John Dautzenberg, organ

WORDS OF WELCOME Edgar Palacios

HYMN, NO. 230 Now the Green Blade Rises

NOËL NOUVELET

CALL TO WORSHIP Edgar Palacios

Day by day, God leads us:

To the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.
Day by day, Jesus calls us:
To pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope.
Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:
The community we could be,
the family we are called to become.
We give thanks because Christ is risen!
Christ is risen, indeed! written by Thom Shuman

INVOCATION Edgar Palacios

THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar 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, Lord, make us one; Holy Spirit, make us one.

Let your love flow so the world will know we are one in you.

A CALVARY MOMENT WITH CHILDREN Leah Grundset

MUSICAL MEDITATION The King of Love My Shepherd Is

ST. COLUMBA / arr. John Ness Beck (1930–1987)
Susan Sevier, mezzo-contralto
 LIVING THE WORD OF GOD
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 887 Acts 4:5–12
Leah Grundset

PSALTER, NO. 734 Psalm 23

Please sing Response 2 Susan Sevier, cantor

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 990 1 John 3:16–24

Jason Smith

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia

Jacques Berthier (1923–1994)
Susan Sevier, cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat)

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat)
I am the good shepherd.
I know my own and my own know me.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) adapted from John 10

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 872 John 10:11–18

Amy Butler

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

HYMN, NO. 558 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

BRADBURY

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Jason Smith

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 Everything Changes:

From Indifference to Interdependence
Amy Butler

MUSICAL REFLECTION John Dautzenberg, organ

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION Cheryl Branham
MUSICAL OFFERING Alleluia, from Exsultate, Jubilate
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
arr. John Leavitt (b. 1956)
Nicole Butler, soprano
Susan Sevier, mezzo-contralto

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 Cheryl Branham

BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION Amy Butler

HYMN, NO. 559 All the Way My Savior Leads Me

ALL THE WAY

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 Amy Butler

POSTLUDE Improvisation on LLANFAIR

John Dautzenberg (b. 1992)

During the Postlude, please sit to listen, or exit quietly.

Following worship, join us in Woodward Hall, to the left
as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and fellowship.
Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests.

Readings for May 6, Fifth Sunday of Easter, are

Acts 8:26–40, Psalm 22:25–31, 1 John 4:7–21, John 15:1–11.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Eloise Brunnemer, great-aunt of Cheryl Branham; Cristina Chacón;
Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Sandra Harvey, aunt of
Ryan Harvey; the Lorand and Ziyad families, friends of Meara
Dietrick; Donna Morrow, friend of Katie Harvey; the Needham
family, friends of Josh Keller; Dee Robbins; Rene Parault,
grandmother of Josh Keller; Dr.Nadia Sarafova–Fortunova, mother
of Liubov Russell; Hugh R. Williams IV, great-nephew of Harold
Ritchie.

WORSHIP
EVERYTHING CHANGES The Easter season ushers
in changes in every relationship of our lives. We
cannot live in the light of resurrection without
everything changing. This season, we journey
with the first Christians and examine how
resurrection in their lives, and in ours, means everything changes.

TODAY
NO PARKING IN PORTRAIT BUILDING GARAGE, TODAY ONLY While
the parking garage is closed for repairs and maintenance today,
please make alternate plans. The garage will resume normal hours
next Sunday, May 6. Thank you for your patience today.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: LOST CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE We turn our
attention to the book of Judges and the wives of King David—a
lively discussion always ensues. Join us in Kendall Hall, 9:45 a.m.
each Sunday morning.
SANCTUARY CHOIR Come sing with us! We rehearse Sunday
mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary—all are welcome.
MUSIC FOR KIDS: WE’RE BACK! Kids of all ages, grab a snack after
worship and meet in the Music Suite, 12:30–1:00 p.m. Parents and
teachers, Music for Kids is our rehearsal period for Children’s
Choir—we sing again in worship on June 3! Contact Cheryl for info.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT GROUPS Join us for bowling together
today after worship! Check in with Myra or Jason for details.

COMING UP
WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY meets Tuesday, May 1, at 10:00
a.m. Bring a sandwich for lunch and fellowship together.
CALVARY SUMMER CALLER Please submit articles and information
for the summer Caller to Jason Smith by Tuesday, May 1.
CIVIL WAR HISTORY IN RICHMOND As Calvary celebrates 150 years,
join us on a day trip to Richmond, Saturday, May 5. We’ll visit
three sites and explore the period around 1862, our founding year.
This is a great opportunity for children, youth and adults. Make
your reservation with the church office by Tuesday, May 1.
CALLING CALVARY’S MUSICIANS We’re creating a Concert Choir
and Orchestra, plus a Festival Choir, for our anniversary weekend.
Rehearsals begin May 6. Contact Cheryl and join us!
CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer during Children,
Youth and a New Kind of Christianity, a conference to be here at
Calvary, Monday through Thursday, May 7–10. Creative leaders
like Tony Campolo, Shane Claiborne and Brian McLaren will
discuss new ways to foster spiritual formation with youth and
children. Contact Michelle, mlharrislove@msn.com.
CALVARY BEAUTIFICATION DAY From painting and cleaning to
landscaping, volunteer on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sponsor one hour of professional help for $25. Let’s give 150 hours
to Calvary, to celebrate 150 years as a church community! Contact
Kim, kesisk59@gmail.com.
150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: RSVP TODAY Calvary’s 150th Gala
Anniversary Weekend is coming up June 1–3. We celebrate on
Friday evening with a concert in the Sanctuary, Saturday evening
with a gala dinner party in Woodward, and Sunday morning with
a meet-and-greet at 9:45 a.m. in Woodward, 11:00 a.m. worship,
then family reunion and lunch. Be sure to RSVP by May 15.

CALVARY SMALL GROUPS, SPRING 2012

THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at Asian Spice, discussing
the Gospel passage for each Sunday. Contact Pastor Leah.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, each week, 6:30 pm in G319. Join us to
discuss Singing our Faith by John Bell. Contact Pastor Amy.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP Contact Myra, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com,
or Rachel, rnoelj@gmail.com, and add your name to the listserv.

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.

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

Calvary Baptist Church 202.347.8355

755 Eighth Street NW fax 202.347.6360
Washington DC 20001 www.calvarydc.org