January 13, 2013 First Sunday After the Epiphany Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD
JANUARY 13, 2013 11:00 A.M.

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

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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G ATHERING FOR W ORSHIP

PRELUDE Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) John Dautzenberg, Organ Leah Grundset Davis Sing of God Made Manifest
SALZBURG

WELCOME HYMN 176 CALL TO WORSHIP

Leah Grundset Davis

Christ is the light of our world: We rejoice in this light, great source of truth. Christ is the light of our lives: We rejoice in this light, great source of peace. Christ is the light of our church: We rejoice in this light, great source of hope. We gather to see Christs true light, dispersing the darkness of evil. And we gain for ourselves the courage to be his lights in the world. Let us worship God! INVOCATION PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Leah Grundset Davis Leah Grundset Davis

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. A TIME WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION Jason Smith Sister Mary Had-a But One Child Spiritual / arr. Roland Hayes (1887 - 1977) Dwayne Pinkney, Tenor

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.

L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD

HEBREW LESSON, P. 585 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
We sing together, echoing the Cantor as directed.

Isaiah 43: 1 7 Kristin Campbell Alleluia Howard Hughes SM (1973) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! GOSPEL LESSON, P. 834 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HOMILY Shine a Little Light: Our Baptism Edgar Palacios Luke 3: 15 - 17, 21 - 22 Amy Butler

B EING THE C HURCH T OGETHER

HYMN 365 Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters
BEACH SPRING

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORDS PRAYER

Kristin Campbell

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. HOMILY MUSICAL REFLECTION Shine A Little Light: Our Baptism Amy Butler John Dautzenberg

G IVING AND S ERVING

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING
To follow the words as you listen, see Hymn 378.

Leah Grundset Davis Wonder of Wonders, Here Revealed

CONDITOR ALME

Sanctuary Choir Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

HYMN 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 Leah Grundset Davis

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES
INVITATION HYMN 173 Amy Butler As with Gladness
DIX

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. If you are interested in membership or have questions about Calvary, please contact Pastor Leah.

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 In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 608 J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) 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 #A719662. Scripture passages for January 20, Second Sunday After the Epiphany, are Isaiah 62: 1 - 5; Psalm 36: 5 - 10; 1 Corinthians 12: 1 - 11; John 2: 1 - 11.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abbasi; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Riley Green, brother of Ashley Coates; Kevin Harvey, brother, and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Stella Mary Joseph and Nesamani Joseph; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; family and friends of Vivian Nielsen, who died Friday, January 4; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; family and friends of Doris Shaw, mother of Brenda Nielsen, who died Sunday, January 6; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller. MEMORIAL FOR DORIS SHAW will be held Monday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. at the Riderwood Chapel in Silver Spring, Maryland. There will not be a graveside service. CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF VIVIAN NIELSEN JOIN us for a special day of worship on January 27, as we remember one of Calvarys saints, Vivian Nielsen. A reception with the family will follow in Woodward Hall. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenspring Village, Springfield, Virginia.

WORSHIP SHINE A LITTLE LIGHT. Today we continue our Epiphany worship series, taking a new look at the basics of our faith through the stories of the Gospels. We are rethinking faith this Epiphany season, re-imagining what it means to be a person of faith in the world today. TODAY MUSIC FOR KIDS, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. in Music Suite. Grab a snack and join us. Toddlers through 5th grade are welcomeparents are welcome, too! OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2013 If you requested a boxed set of envelopes, they are available in the Narthex. If you would like to order a set of weekly or monthly envelopes, contact Paul Rosstead. COPIES OF 2013 BUDGET are available in the Narthex and church office. Well vote on this budget in our Annual Meeting, January 27. COMING UP FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB CONCERT Join us this Friday, January 18, as we enjoy the music of Beethoven, Zemlinsky, and Bloch on piano, flute, clarinet, and cello. EL SALVADOR PEACE ACCORDS CELEBRATION Join us Saturday, January 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel as we gather to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the signing of the peace accords in El Salvador and pray for countries with ongoing violent conflicts such as Colombia, Palestine-Israel, and Syria. Through Jesus, we hope for these conflicts to be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Make plans now to attend the Annual Meeting on January 27, 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel. Well gather as a congregation to celebrate membership in this community of faith, honoring both our newest members and those celebrating 50 years at Calvary, review 2012, and look to the year ahead as we elect new church leadership and adopt a budget for 2013. After the reception, make your way to the Chapel for this important event in the life of the Calvary community. 2013 OFFICIARY SLATE to be voted on during the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, January 27, are available in the Narthex and from the church office. SMALL GROUPS are on break until the season of Lent. Stay tuned for information and updates! USHERS NEEDED FOR 2013. This is an easy and fun way to serve the Calvary community. Contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com.

C HURCH S TAFF
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 (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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