Third Sunday of Easter April 29, 2012

Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

11:00 A.M.

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

WORDS OF WELCOME HYMN, NO. 230 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 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, 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 Leah Grundset

The King of Love My Shepherd Is Susan Sevier, mezzo-contralto

ST. COLUMBA / arr. John Ness Beck (19301987)

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

PSALTER, NO. 734 Please sing Response 2 EPISTLE LESSON, P. 990

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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 10:1118 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 LORDS 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 John Dautzenberg, organ

MUSICAL REFLECTION

GIVING AND SERVING

MUSICAL OFFERING

Alleluia, from Exsultate, Jubilate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (17561791) arr. John Leavitt (b. 1956) Nicole Butler, soprano Susan Sevier, mezzo-contralto 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 Cheryl Branham

BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION HYMN, NO. 559 Amy Butler 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 POSTLUDE Amy Butler 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 8:2640, Psalm 22:2531, 1 John 4:721, John 15:111.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Eloise Brunnemer, great-aunt of Cheryl Branham; Cristina Chacn; 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 SarafovaFortunova, 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 Davida 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 Sanctuaryall are welcome. MUSIC FOR KIDS: WERE BACK! Kids of all ages, grab a snack after worship and meet in the Music Suite, 12:301:00 p.m. Parents and teachers, Music for Kids is our rehearsal period for Childrens Choirwe 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 WOMENS 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. Well 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.

We are an ecumenical, multi-racial, CALLING CALVARYS MUSICIANS Were creating a Concert Choir multi-ethnic and Christian Orchestra, plus a Festival Choir, for our anniversary weekend. body Rehearsals begin May 6. Contact Cheryl and join us! that reaches CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer during Children, out to the Youth world with and a New Kind of Christianity, a conference to be here at Calvary, Monday through Thursday, May 710. Creative leaders the Good Newslike Tony Campolo, Shane Claiborne and Brian McLaren will of Jesus discuss new ways to foster spiritual formation with youth and Christ. children. Contact Michelle, [email protected]. To that end C to we striveALVARY BEAUTIFICATION DAY From painting and cleaning to be landscaping, volunteer on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. welcoming, Sponsor one hour of professional help for $25. Lets give 150 hours responsive, to Calvary, to celebrate 150 years as a church community! Contact trusting and Kim, [email protected]. prayerful in everythingTH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: RSVP TODAY Calvarys 150th Gala 150 we do. Anniversary Weekend is coming up June 13. We celebrate on

Friday evening with a concert in the Sanctuary, Saturday evening CHURCH with a gala dinner party in Woodward, and Sunday morning with STAFF a meet-and-greet at 9:45 a.m. in Woodward, 11:00 a.m. worship, Cheryl then family reunion and ([email protected], ext. 136) Branham Director of Music lunch. Be sure to RSVP by May 15.
Amy Butler Senior Pastor ([email protected], ext. 121) CALVARY SMALL GROUPS, SPRING 2012 Leah Grundset Associate Pastor ([email protected], ext. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm 142) Asian Spice, at Saw Ler Htoo discussing the Gospel passage for each Sunday. Contact Pastor Missionary, Burmese Community ([email protected]) Leah. Al Jeter Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext. 128) Edgar W Palacios EDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, each week, 6:30 pm in G319. Join us Associate Pastor, Education ([email protected], ext. 103) Paul to discuss Singing our Faith by John Bell. Contact Pastor Amy. Rosstead Church Administrator ([email protected], ext. 127) Jason YOUNG ADULT GROUP Contact Myra, [email protected], [email protected], and add your name to Smith or Rachel,Ministry Assistant ([email protected], ext. 133) 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 Amy Butler Leah Grundset Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith Director of Music ([email protected], ext. 136) Senior Pastor ([email protected], ext. 121) Associate Pastor ([email protected], ext. 142) Missionary, Burmese Community ([email protected]) Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext. 128) Associate Pastor, Education ([email protected], ext. 103) Church Administrator ([email protected], ext. 127) Ministry Assistant ([email protected], ext. 133)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001

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