Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany January 29, 2012 Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

The People of Calvary Baptist Church Gather for THE WORSHIP OF GOD
January 29, 2012 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany PRELUDE Verset in C Major from Heures mystiques, Op. 30
Lon Bollmann (1862 1897)

11:00 a.m. Matthew Daley

WORDS OF WELCOME GATHERING HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing

MADRID

Leah Grundset No. 90

CALL TO WORSHIP Leah Grundset Praise the Lord! I will give thanks with my whole heart for the Lord is good! Great are the works of the Lord and we take joy in all who delight in God! The Lord is gracious and merciful. God has shown Gods people the power of works, the mightiness of Gods own hand. The works of Gods hands are faithful and just. God sent redemption to Gods people. Holy and just is our Lord forever and ever. Let us worship God!
Adapted from Psalm 111

INVOCATION

Leah Grundset

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 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. (repeat) A CALVARY MOMENT WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION Ill Walk with God Jason Smith Susan Sevier

Nicholas Brodszky (18511929) / arr. Neil Jenkins

THE WORD OF GOD Hebrew Lesson (p. 153) Deuteronomy 18:1520 Psalter (p. 490) Gospel Acclamation Psalm 111 Alleluia
Jacques Berthier (19231994)

Edgar Palacios Susan Sevier Leah Grundset Susan Sevier

Epistle Lesson (p. 930) 1 Corinthians 8:113

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. What is this? A new teaching, with authority! He commands even unclean spirits, and they obey. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Adapted from Mark 1 Congregation standing Page numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles

Gospel Lesson (p. 812) Mark 1:2128 Leader: This is the Gospel of Christ. People: Thanks be to God. CONGREGATIONAL CALL TO PRAYER O Christ, the Healer Verse 1, Choir
ROCKINGHAM

Jason Smith

No. 503

Verses 2 5, All

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 The Rules of Improv: Focus on the Here and Now Edgar Palacios

MUSICAL REFLECTION SERVICE OF GIVING Invitation to Give and to Serve Musical Offering Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Elizabeth Poston (19051987)

Matthew Daley Courtney Rice Sanctuary Choir No. 50

Hymn of Dedication 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 INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Hymn of Invitation I Am the Light of the World!
LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Courtney Rice Edgar Palacios No. 469

Please sing the refrain as directed; Choir sings verses 124.

During the Hymn of Invitation, we invite you to come forward if you would like to make a public commitment to Christ or wish 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 Trumpet Tune
Wayne L. Wold (b. 1954) We invite you to sit quietly and listen or to exit quietly, as you choose.

Leah Grundset Matthew Daley

Following worship, please join us in Woodward Hall, located to the left as you exit the Sanctuary, for fellowship and refreshments. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests. Audio enhancement devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance.

The readings for February 5, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, are Isaiah 40:2131; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:1623; Mark 1:2939. REMEMBER IN PRAYER The Antrainor family, friends of Ryan and Katie Harvey; Eloise Brunnemer, great aunt of Cheryl Branham; the family and friends of Lea Greer, sister of Colleen Butler, who died Wednesday, January 25; Betty Mein; Dee Robbins (contact the church office for current address); Dr. Nadia SarafovaFortunova, Liubov Russells mother. A SPECIAL GIFT has been given to the Fellowship Fund in memory of Flora Alexander by David Quinlan. WORSHIP THE RULES OF IMPROV: A GUIDE TO LIFE IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Throughout the season following Epiphany, well use some rules of improvisational acting to examine the texts and to learn how we might live more intentionally in Christian community. Well also explore what it means to be a member at Calvary. TODAY JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Wisdom Literature has formed much of the way our morals and values are shaped as a culture and society. This intro to Wisdom Literature will answer questions and give you a solid base for moving forward. Join us during the season following Epiphany, 9:45 a.m. in Kendall Hall. SANCTUARY CHOIR If you love to sing, Sanctuary Choir is for you! Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for rehearsal in the Sanctuary, then stay on to sing with us in worship. All are welcome! CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE Following worship, dine at a local restaurant, then join our youth as they distribute hot chocolate to parade goers on the corner of 8th and H Streets. Well meet to set up and watch the parade at 1:30 p.m. COMING UP CAMP FRASER TASK FORCE will meet this Tuesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. CALVARY PRESENTS FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB Noontime concerts are free and open to the public, each Friday in the Chapel. CALVARY BURMESE CHURCH Join the Burmese Fellowship as they celebrate their 15th Anniversary at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, with a service in the Chapel followed by dinner in Shallenberger Hall. Then join them for worship on Sunday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary followed by a second dinner in Shallenberger Hall.

CALVARY STITCH ALONG GROUP Do you need a calm moment before the storm of the Superbowl next Sunday, February 5? If so, join the Stitch Along Group from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the library for conversation and crafts. Feel free to bring your own activity or we can provide a mission related one RUMORS OF SPRING Join us in the Chapel Saturday, February 11, for the next event in Calvarys 150th Anniversary Celebration Year, a program of duets with Natalie Barrens-Rogers and Susan Sevier singing, and Cheryl Branham at the piano. Come hear Rumors of Spring, an evening of vocal music by Brahms, Schumann, Mendelsohn, and Dvorak, chosen to remind us that spring always comes. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and the music starts at 7:00 p.m. While no tickets are required, we will be accepting donations to benefit Christ House (www.christhouse.org), an organization that provides medical care and transitional assistance to the homeless in the Washington. DEACON RETREAT Deacons, plan now to attend a mini-retreat on Sunday, February 12, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Chapel to discuss the upcoming year of ministry. See Rachel Johnson for details. BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet Sunday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MISSION BOARDS will hold a combined meeting Sunday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in G319. CALLER DEADLINE Please submit articles for the Spring Caller (covering March, April and May) to Jason Smith in the church office by Monday, February 13. ESL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For years, Calvary's ESL program has provided free classes for non-native English speakers to learn and improve their English. If youre looking for a way to make a difference in the life of someone who needs help, consider ESL. Contact Jason Smith in the church office for information. WE NEED YOU TO SERVE AS AN USHER Are you looking for an easy way to meet more of your fellow Calvary members? Or maybe you're interested in volunteering at Calvary, but don't have extra time to spare? Serving as an usher might be the perfect match for you! Ushering is fun and easy, and with enough volunteers requires a commitment only once monthly. To volunteer as an usher or to learn more, contact Courtney Rice, courtney.rice@gmail.com. 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK This year we celebrate 150 years of breaking bread together at Calvary Baptist Church. In the coming months, well put together a cookbook filled with our favorite recipes, as well as favorites from Calvary cookbooks of years past. If you have a recipe to share or if youre interested in joining the cookbook team, talk with John Duffell, duffell@gmail.com.

SPRING 2011 CALVARY SMALL GROUPS CALVARY STITCH ALONG Enjoy an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, knitting, conversation and crafts the first Sunday of the month from 12:302:00 p.m. in the Library. THEOLOGY ON DRAFT Join us on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm at Asian Spice (8th and H, NW). Starting Tuesday, February 28, we will start discussing The Lords Prayer line by line. Email Pastor Leah to get the latest info. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS We resume our favorite Wednesday Night Group on Wednesday, February 29. For the season of Lent, we will come together for a series called Breaking the Fast. Contact Pastor Amy for more detailed information. YOUNG ADULT GROUP We have several events coming up-stay tuned for more info! To add your name to the listserv, please email Myra Houser (myra.ann.houser@gmail.com) or Rachel Johnson (rnoelj@gmail.com). THEOLOGY AND POP CULTURE Theology and Pop Culture resumes on Sunday, March 11, with more West Wing episodes and discussion. We meet in rotating homes and would love you to host one night. Email Pastor Leah to get the latest info on when and where meetings are taking place. ANOTHER SMALL GROUP? Is there a topic youve been wanting to explore? Maybe you would love to host a group in your neighborhood? Were always creating new groups around here. If youve been dreaming up a small group, contact Pastor Leah and lets make it a reality!

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, ext. 104) Al Jeter, Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Edgar Palacios, Associate Pastor of Education (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Paul Rosstead, Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Jason Smith, Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

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