Fifth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2012

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR MAY 6, 2012

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

11:00 A.M.

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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Madrigal, Op. 31 No. 9 Louis Vierne (1870 1937) Matthew Daley, organ Jason Smith Let the Whole Creation Cry
LLANFAIR

WORDS OF WELCOME HYMN OF PROCESSION, NO. 21 CALL TO WORSHIP

Jason Smith

We come to this place where God pours out love on us, we join our voices in praise, as our fears are left behind. We gather with these people, those who seek to follow Jesus, so we might walk the paths of service hand in hand. We open our hearts to the gifts of the Spirit, so that grace and peace might be the fruit we bear. Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! INVOCATION PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Jason Smith Jason Smith

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, 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 MUSICAL MEDITATION Amy Butler

The Call, from Five Mystical Songs Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958) Rameen Chaharbaghi, baritone

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.

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 892 PSALTER, NO. 732 EPISTLE LESSON, P. 991 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Acts 8: 26 - 40 Leah Grundset Psalm 22 Rameen Chaharbaghi, cantor 1 John 4: 7 - 21 Jason Smith Alleluia Jacques Berthier (19231994) Rameen Chaharbaghi, cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Abide in my love. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. adapted from John 15 GOSPEL LESSON, P. 878 John 15: 1 - 11 Amy Butler This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. Because He Lives
RESURRECTION

HYMN, NO. 562 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORDS PRAYER

Leah Grundset

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 Everything Changes: From Barren to Bountiful Amy Butler Matthew Daley, piano

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING

GIVING AND SERVING

Phillip Renfrow

God of Mercy, God of Grace Gordon Young (1919 - 1998) Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

HYMN, NO. 50

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 Phillip Renfrow

SHARING COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORDS OF INSTITUTION COMMUNION MEDITATION Leah Grundset Leah Grundset Amy Butler Lo, I Am with You
PRESENCE

Sanctuary Choir

INVITATION HYMN, NO. 714

BECOMING DISCIPLES

Amy Butler
AS HYD NOS

For the Fruit of All Creation

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

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 Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major Johann Casper Simon (1707 1776) Matthew Daley, organ

During the Postlude, we invite you to sit and listen, or to 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 13, Sixth Sunday of Easter, are Acts 10: 44 48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5: 1 6; John 15: 12 17.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Eloise Brunnemer, great-aunt of Cheryl Branham; Cristina Chacn; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Ann Happoldt, cousin of Claudia Moore Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Lorand and Ziyad families, friends of Meara Dietrick; Donna Morrow, friend of Katie Harvey; 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, greatnephew of Harold Ritchie. A Special Gift has been made to the General Fund by Barbara and Marco Bicchieri in memory of her parents, Bob and Nell Sammons. 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 SUNDAY SCHOOL: LOST CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Over the centuries, some biblical characters have been given a lot of air time by the church, while others are given less attention. 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 Sanctuaryall are welcome. MUSIC FOR KIDS Grab a snack after worship and join us in the Music Suite, 12:30 1:00 p.m.. Were preparing to sing in worship, June 3 dont miss out! Contact Cheryl, cbranham@calvarydc.org. CONCERT CHOIR/FESTIVAL CHOIR All are welcome to join us today for a new rehearsal series to prepare for Calvarys anniversary celebration, June 1 3, singing in concert Friday and in worship on Sunday. We will rehearse Sunday afternoons, May 6, 20, 27, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and Monday evenings, May 14, 21 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with dress rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 29, 31. COMING UP CYNKC! This week, Calvary is excited to hosts a very special conferenceChildren, Youth and a New Kind of Christianity Monday through Thursday, May 7 - 10. Theological luminaries like Tony Campolo, Shane Claiborne, and Brian McLaren gather to discuss ways to foster spiritual formation for youth and children. Contact Michelle, mlharrislove@msn.com to volunteer and learn more. DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND SUCCESS Congratulations to Caroline Armijo and the downtown playground team! Last week, the DC Council approved recommended budget for a downtown play space.

Visit downtowndckids.org find out how to encourage the mayor to approve funds for a downtown a playground for families. CALVARY BEAUTIFICATION DAY Help make Calvarys facilities pristine for our anniversary festivities. From painting to cleaning to landscaping, volunteer on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Consider sponsoring one hour of professional help for $25. Lets give 150 hours to Calvary to celebrate 150 years as a community! Contact Kim, kesisk59@gmail.com. WORSHIP, MAY 13 We welcome our very own Rev. Allyson Robinson to the pulpit as guest preacher on Sunday, May 13. 150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: RSVP TODAY Calvarys 150th Gala Anniversary Weekend is coming up June 13. We celebrate on Friday with a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Saturday with a gala dinner party at 6:30 p.m. 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. Please RSVP by May 15. CAPITAL PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL Openness, hospitality and fun volunteer at the Calvary booth on Pennsylvania Avenue, June 10, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT CAMP FRASER A fun time to enjoy the outdoors and share in a beautiful experience at Camp Fraser, June 15 to 17. All children are welcome and volunteers are encouraged to help out. To sign your kids up or to volunteer, contact Eugenia, eugenia1242@yahoo.com or Danyelle, danyelle.robinson@gmail.com. SMALL GROUPS THEOLOGY ON DRAFT On Tuesday, we volunteer with Children, Youth and a New Kind of Christianity conference. Contact Pastor Leah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS Join us Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Amy to discuss Singing our Faith by John Bell.
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 Amy Butler Leah Grundset 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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