October 28, 2012 Twenty-second Sunday

After Pentecost

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

OCTOBER 28, 2012 11:00 A.M.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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.

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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15 Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934) John Dautzenberg, Organ

WORDS OF WELCOME Amy Butler

HYMN 67 O God, Our Help in Ages Past We sing verses 1, 3, 4, 6. ST. ANNE

CALL TO WORSHIP Andi Thomas Sullivan

May the God of generosity be with you! And also with you! People of God, open your hearts to the One who has blessed you beyond imagination. We open our very beings to the God who always surprises us with blessings. Who has God called you to be in this place? We are an ecumenical, multi-racial, multi-ethnic Christian body that reaches out to the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Children of an abundant God, join your voices in glad songs of praise. Let us be welcoming, responsive, trusting and prayerful in everything we do as we gather to worship God!

INVOCATION Andi Thomas Sullivan

THE PEACE OF CHRIST Andi Thomas Sullivan

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 Kirsten Hancock, Jason Smith

GREETINGS FROM EL SALVADOR Ruth Eunice de Orantes

MUSICAL MEDITATION Give Me Jesus Traditional Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan (1957 - 2003) Susan Sevier, Mezzo-Contralto

Congregation standing. Congregational responses in bold; leader and congregational responses in bold italics. 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

HEBREW LESSON, P. 282 1 Kings 17: 8 - 16 Marcela Estrada

PSALTER 756 Psalm 116 Susan Sevier, Cantor

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 942 2 Corinthians 9: 6 - 15 Paul Rosstead

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Susan Sevier, Cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. This poor widow has given more than these, from their abundance. She in her poverty has given everything she had. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Adapted from Mark 12

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 825 Mark 12: 38 - 44 Michael Lloyd

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

HYMN 284 Gather Us In GATHER US IN

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 Jesus Changes How I Give Amy Butler

OUR COMMITMENT OFFERINGS I Surrender All SURRENDER Cheryl Branham, Piano

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION Michelle Harris-Love

MUSICAL OFFERING Walk Together Children Spiritual / Hogan Susan Sevier, Mezzo-Contralto

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 Michelle Harris-Love

BECOMING DISCIPLES INVITATION Amy Butler

HYMN 65 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG

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 Stewardship Team

POSTLUDE Ave Maris Stella, Verset 2 Jehan Titelouze (1563 - 1633) John Dautzenberg, Organ

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 refreshments and fellowship. 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. Words 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. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662.

Scripture passages for November 4, All Saints Day Observed, are Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 8, Revelation 21:1-6a, Mark 12:28-34 REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abbasi; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Katlyn Coates, sister of Ashley Coates; Bob Dale, father of Amy Dale; Rex Fleming, friend of Kirsten Hancock; Wanda Gilson; Kevin Harvey, brother, and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Nell Ingham, family member of Kirsten Hancock; Stella Mary Joseph and Nesamani Joseph; Lynn Mayfield, mother of Jay Mayfield; Claudia Moore; family of Kyaw Myint, uncle of Jeffrey Hlaing, who died October 22; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; family of Elvira Novais Gonçalves, grandmother of Raimundo Barreto, who died October 25; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller. WORSHIP

 

COMMITMENT SUNDAY Today we gather as a congregation to reaffirm our commitments to this community and to each other,

recognizing each of our sacrificial gifts of time and money. Did you receive a commitment card in the mail? If not, please see an usher. The Stewardship Team calls on all members and friends to fill out a commitment card and to make a commitment of prayer, time, and money for the coming year as a crucial part of supporting Calvary’s ministry and as a part of each person’s individual discipleship and spiritual growth. We need your prayers. We need your participation. And we need your commitment. Thank you for your generous giving and your willingness to serve.

JESUS CHANGES ME We talk a lot about how the message of Jesus changes the world as a whole. For four weeks we’ll consider how a personal relationship with Jesus Christ changes ME. Following Jesus through the lectionary Gospel passages, we’ll consider how knowing Jesus changes how I see things, how I love, how I give, and how I think about the future.

THANKS TO THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM including Marcela Estrada, Kirsten Hancock, Michelle Harris-Love, Michael Lloyd, Paul Rosstead, Jason Smith, and Andi Thomas Sullivan. Thank you for your dedication to the mission of Calvary through directing the ‘Rei-Imagine Commitment’ season and worship leadership today and over the past month. We look forward to your continued participation with stewardship throughout the next year.

TODAY REV. RUTH EUNICE DE ORANTES, pastor of Shekina Baptist Church in El Salvador, is our special guest today. Join us in the Chapel at 9:45 a.m., as we discuss the role of the church in El Salvador. Calvary is also honored to welcome Rev. Orantes to the pulpit as a part of today’s worship.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING, 1:00 p.m. in Woodward Hall. Sandwich lunch is available.

150TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT IDEAS. Cookbooks are $15; T-shirts are $10; and mugs are $5. Contact Jason Smith. COMING UP

CALLER DEADLINE, TOMORROW Send articles for the winter Caller (December, January and February) to Jason Smith in the church office by 5 p.m. Monday.

DCBC CONVENTION, MONDAY-TUESDAY, October 29 - 30 at Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring. Contact Soren Dayton.

THEOLOGY ON DRAFT Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. in Library. Contact Pastor Leah.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in G319. Contact Pastor Amy.

BASKETBALL! Wednesday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. in Calvary’s gym (GB). All ages welcome. Group meets every other Wednesday. Contact Jason Smith.

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB Join us at noon, Friday, November 2, for a concert featuring the music of Schubert, Boulanger, Händel, Barber, and other composers. Musicians include Ruth Albright, violin, Brigitta Czernik Gruenther, cello, Li-Ly Chang, piano, Lu-Hsuan Lucy Chen, soprano, David Chapman, piano, and San-Qing Lu-Bennaman, piano.

ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS and those planning to attend an institution of higher education, including graduate school: applications for the Edith Miller and Youth Education Scholarships are available at the church office and on the church website. These funds provide small awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education. Applications for the spring semester must be received by Sunday, November 4. Contact Laura Lee, leelaura@gmail.com.

ATENCIÓN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS DE CALVARY y de último año de colegio: Calvary está aceptando solicitudes para el Fondo de Becas Edith Miller y el Fondo de Becas de Educación Juvenil, que proveen becas a estudiantes que necesitan apoyo económico para asistir a la universidad. Los Fundos son disponibles solamente a miembros de la iglesia que cumplan con los requisitos. Aplicaciones se pueden encontrar en la oficina de la iglesia o en el sitio de web de Calvary, La última fecha para solicitantes es el domingo 4 de Noviembre. Formularios son disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia (en inglés). Para más información o ayuda en español, contacte a Laura Lee, leelaura@gmail.com.

DCBC THANKSGIVING BASKETS The DCBC Center for Church and Community Ministries, in partnership with Johenning Advisory Council, is collecting food for families in need. Items include canned vegetables and fruit, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice or noodles, flour, sugar, and grocery store gift cards. Bring to Woodward Hall or church office by November 18. Contact Carol Blythe.

ESL CONVERSATION PARTNERS Join us as we pair native speakers with English learners for conversation and fellowship. Each pair meets weekly. Make a new friend, grab a coffee, and chat about culture, hobbies, current events—anything you like. Contact Myra Houser, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com.

CHURCH STAFF

Cheryl Branham Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Amy Butler Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Kristin Campbell Pastoral Intern (kcampbell@calvarydc.org) Leah Grundset Davis 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