October 7, 2012 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

THE WORSHIP OF GOD OCTOBER 7, 2012 11:00 A.M. NINETEENTH 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. __________________________________________________________________

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE Voluntary in G Major John Alcock, Jr. (1740 - 1791) Wendell Phipps, Organ Amy Butler Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
NETTLETON

WORDS OF WELCOME PROCESSION, HYMN NO. 16 CALL TO WORSHIP

Edgar Palacios

We are all one family. We are all one family, made in the image of God. Somos todos una familia Somos todos una familia en todo el mundo. 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. We are all one family. Somos todos una familia. Let us worship God! 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.

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.

SERVICE OF DEDICATION VIOLETA ISABEL ALCAL MARTNEZ

INTRODUCTION CHARGE TO THE PARENTS Edgar Palacios, Leah Grundset Davis Leah Grundset Davis

CHARGE TO THE COMMUNITY Amy Butler Members and friends, adults, youth, and children of Calvary Baptist Church, will you please rise as you are able? No child grows up without the spiritual support of her community, and no parent raises a child alone. We are now charged with loving and spiritually supporting this family, and we pray for Diego and Annette as Violetas parents. As Violetas church family, do you promise to love this child, to offer her your nurturing prayers to help sustain her and her family as they learn and grow and change together? We do. PRAYER OF BLESSING AND FAREWELL A TIME WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL REFLECTION Edgar Palacios Kirsten Hancock, Jason Smith Cheryl Branham

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD HEBREW LESSON, P. 746 Amos 5: 6 - 7, 10 - 15 Jason Smith
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent, and believe in the good news. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. GOSPEL LESSON, P. 812 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.

Adapted from Mark 1

Mark 1: 14b - 20 Amy Butler

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
To follow the words as you listen, see Hymn no. 458.

Michael Lloyd
OURS THE JOURNEY

Ours the Journey

Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Soprano

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

HYMN 50

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

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 Michael Lloyd

ORDAINING FOR MINISTRY RACHEL NOEL JOHNSON

CHARGE TO THE CHURCH CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE BLESSING AND ORDINATION VOWS CONGREGATIONAL AFFIRMATION Re-imagine: Good and Just Amy Butler Leah Grundset Davis Rachel Johnson, Candidate Ordination Council

Ordination Council Amy Butler Will you, the congregation, support Rachel as she walks among you, comforting, exhorting and witnessing for the church of Jesus Christ?

We, the members of this church, do support Rachel Johnson as an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We recognize that her talents, training, and commitments qualify her for such a designation. We have observed her gifts and recognize her calling. By her work among us, she has enlarged our vision of the Kingdom of God. We anticipate her ministry of reconciling people to one another and to God. As the church of Jesus Christ, we commission her today and ordain her to the Gospel ministry. Amen. LAYING ON OF HANDS Calvary Congregation
All are invited to come forward to create small groups surrounding Rachel. Extend your hand as a sign of blessing, and offer a prayer silently or aloud.

MUSICAL MEDITATION

Jason Smith, Trey Sullivan Edgar Palacios

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORDS PRAYER

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.

SHARING COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE CALL TO CONFESSION WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING THE MEAL
To celebrate communion by intinction, please exit pews on the right and return on the left. Three stations are available at the front, as well as a gluten-free option. To receive communion where you are seated, please raise your hand and a deacon will serve you.

Amy Butler Leah Grundset Davis Rachel Johnson

CONGREGATIONAL MEDITATION

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) David Clark Isele Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor

As we participate in communion, we sing the refrain:

You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
To conclude, we sing:

You take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION HYMN 595
We sing verses 1, 2 and 4.

Amy Butler Be Thou My Vision

SLANE

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 Prelude in Classic Style Gordon Young (1919 - 1998) Wendell Phipps, 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 October 14, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, are Isaiah 53: 9 - 14; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4: 12 - 16; Mark 10: 17 - 31.

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; Nell Ingham, Kirsten Hancocks sisters mother-in-law; Stella Mary Joseph and Nesamani Joseph; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller. We are part of an incredible community of faith here at Calvary. Filled with trust and love for one another, deeply committed 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 at Calvary. Come Join us! WORSHIP

TODAY OUR THANKS to the following members of Rachel Johnsons Ordination Council: Amy Butler, Leah Grundset Davis, Kathie Lansing, Eric Sapp, Susan Sevier, John Taylor, and Amy Ward Meier. We appreciate your time and commitment to this important work of the church. CONGRATULATIONS REV. RACHEL NOEL JOHNSON Rev. Johnson will continue her superb work as an Associate at the Eleison Group, a firm that concentrates on faith-based outreach and consulting for political candidates, elected officials, and other organizations. NCAMO OFFERING of DC Baptist Convention; designate gifts today. COMING UP SMALL GROUPS Tuesday, Theology on Draft, and Wednesday Night Words, both 6:30 p.m. at Calvary. STEWARDSHIP HOUSE MEETINGS This fall we re-imagine our commitment to stewardship as we gather for a meal, discuss what our commitment to stewardship means, review the commitment brochure, and consider our shared future. All are invited to attend one or more meetings. Join us! 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 & Amparo Palacios, Manor Park, DC. Retired: Sunday, October 14 at 12:30 p.m., lunch in the Chapel. CALVARYS YARD SALE, OCTOBER 1719, for Shalom Scholarship Fund. Donate items in Kendall 5; sign up to help in Woodward Hall. DCBC CONVENTION, OCTOBER 29 - 30 Attend DCBC Convention at Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring. Contact Soren Dayton.

AUTUMN LEAVES SPIRITUAL RETREAT 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, part of our 2013 Re-imagine focus. Cost is $10 per person. Contact Jason Smith.
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 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

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