Promises, Promises

Second Sunday in Lent March 4, 2012 Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

The People of Calvary Baptist Church Gather for THE WORSHIP OF GOD
March 4, 2012 PRELUDE Second Sunday in Lent I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ Chorale Prelude No. 40
J. S. Bach (1685 1750)

11:00 a.m. Matthew Daley

WORDS OF WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP My Life Flows On

Edgar Palacios Sanctuary Choir

To read the words, see hymn 619, verse 1.

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

HYMN OF PROCESSION The God of Abraham Praise

LEONI

No. 24

CALL TO WORSHIP Amy Butler Awe-inspiring God, we gather together to praise you for your tender compassion and care of needy people. Come, all who seek the Lord God, offer your prayers. Listening God, we gather to revere and honor your supportive concern for people who cry to you for help. Come, all who seek the Lord God, offer your praise. People of every nation are called to gather together to worship God, in thankfulness for Gods loving mercies. Come, all who seek the Lord God, offer your worship. Amen.
2012 Joan Stott The Timeless Psalms RCL Psalm Year B, used with permission.

INVOCATION

Amy Butler

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 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. (repeat) A CALVARY MOMENT WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION Leah Grundset

Natalie Barrens-Rogers The Gift of Love Cheryl Branham Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) Susan Sevier Genesis 17:17 Psalm 22 Amy Butler Natalie Barrens-Rogers

THE WORD OF GOD Hebrew Lesson (p. 11) Psalter, No. 732 Congregationstanding

PagenumbersrefertoSanctuaryBibles

Epistle Lesson (p. 916)

Romans 4:1316

Edgar Palacios

Gospel Acclamation Natalie Barrens-Rogers Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. If any want to become my followers, they will deny themselves. Let them take up their cross and follow me. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. adapted from Mark 8 Gospel Lesson (p. 820) Mark 8:3138 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. SERMON Promises, Promises: Father of a Multitude Leah Grundset
Leo Nestor (b. 1948)

Amy Butler

SERVICE OF CONFESSION AND PRAYER Call to Confession Amy Butler From needing danger to be good, From owing Thee yesterdays tears to-day From trusting so much to Thy blood That in that hope we wound our soul away. From bribing Thee with alms to excuse Some sin more burdenous From light affecting in religion news. From thinking us all soul, neglecting thus Our mutual duties Lord, deliver us.
from John Donne (1631 1752), The Litany

Prayers of the People and Lords Prayer Amy Butler 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. Assurance of Pardon Congregational Response Heal Me, Hands of Jesus
SOUTHWELL

Amy Butler No. 504

SERVICE OF COMMUNION Invitation to the Table Leah Grundset Sharing the Meal Amy Butler, Edgar Palacios Communion Meditation Sanctuary Choir Agnus Dei / Lamb of God
David Clark Isele

SERVICE OF GIVING Invitation to Give and to Serve Musical Offering As a Chalice Cast of Gold
To read the words, see hymn 287.
INWARD LIGHT

Calvary Youth Sanctuary Choir

Hymn of Dedication Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

OLD HUNDREDTH

No. 47

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise God, all creatures here below Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Luke Thomas-Canfield Amy Butler No. 536

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Hymn of Invitation Pues Si Vivimos / When We Are Living

SOMOS DEL SEOR

Please sing verses 1 and 3, in Spanish then English. 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 CHORAL BENEDICTION God Be in My Head
Rita E. Landrum

Amy Butler Sanctuary Choir

During the season of Lent, we exit worship in silence. Go in peace.

Audio enhancement devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance. 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.

The readings for March 11, Third Sunday in Lent, are Exodus 20:117; Psalm 19; 2 Corinthians 1:1825; John 2:1322. REMEMBER IN PRAYER The Antrainor family, friends of Katie and Ryan Harvey; Eloise Brunnemer, great aunt of Cheryl Branham; Cristina Chacn; Brenda Fahey, sister-in-law of Karla Fahey; Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Pierre Mathieu, friend of Paul Rosstead; Martha McDonald; Betty Mein; the Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Paul Rice; Dee Robbins (contact the church office for current address); Dr. Nadia SarafovaFortunova, mother of Liubov Russell; Brian Simpson, friend of Soren Dayton; Doris Vermilya; Hugh R. Williams IV, great-nephew of Harold Ritchie. WORSHIP PROMISES, PROMISES Through Lent, we are exploring the idea of covenant: What promises do we make to God? What promises does God make to us? Join us as we consider spiritual disciplines and reflections of Lent, and as we discover the promises we make with God in our lives.

TODAY JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Through Lent we will continue our study of Lenten sermons preached by Barbara Brown Taylor. Join us at 9:45 a.m. in Kendall Hall as we continue this study through the season of Lent. 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! MUSIC FOR KIDS Were back! Kids of all ages, grab a snack after worship, then come to the Music Suite, 12:301:00 p.m., for movement, singing and fun. Cheryl Branham leads Music for Kids each Sunday during Lent. Remember families, these sessions prepare us to sing in worship on Palm Sunday, so stick around and join us each Sunday afternoon! FESTIVAL CHOIR Looking for a Lenten discipline thats also a great way to celebrate resurrection? Easter Festival Choir is for you! Join us in rehearsals, 1:003:00 p.m. in the Music Suite; childcare is available on G1. We rehearse throughout Lent, then sing in worship on Easter Day. Youth and adults are welcome! Contact Cheryl Branham for information. DIE FLEDERMAUS, WITH RAMEEN CHAHARBAGHI We enjoy Rameen's singing on Sunday mornings. Now you have the opportunity to hear him as Dr. Falke in Johann Strauss' comic opera at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater (603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville MD). The final performance is this afternoon, March 4. Visit vloc.org or see Rameen for more information. COMING UP 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK As we celebrate 150 years of breaking bread together at Calvary Baptist Church, we are working on a cookbook filled with our favorite recipes, as well as favorites from Calvary cookbooks of years past. If you have a recipe to share, an old Calvary cookbook, or if youd like to join the cookbook team, talk with John Duffell, duffell@gmail.com. Submissions were due last Wednesday, February 29. WOMANS MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS) meets Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. in G319 for a work/lunch meeting. Bring a sandwich for lunch together. PASTOR LEAHS PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE meets on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in her office. CHURCH COUNCIL meets Thursday, March 8, at 7:00 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. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT resumes this Friday, March 9. Join us every Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Teen Room (G3) as we learn about proper nutrition, exercise and spiritual development for a holistic approach to a healthy life. Contact Pastor Edgar Palacios for details.

DWAYNE PINKNEY AND THE THOMAS CIRCLE SINGERS We enjoy Dwaynes singing in worship. Hear him in concert with the Thomas Circle Singers as part of their Dance the Night Away, program Saturday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Silent Auction, at St. Patricks Episcopal Church (4700 Whitehaven Pkwy., NW). Email info@thomascirclesingers.org or see Dwayne for details. SPRING FORWARD! Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 11; clocks spring forward one hour Sunday morning. BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet next Sunday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m. LOVE LETTERS Calvarys Diaconate has started a new initiative. Getwell, sympathy, birthday and thinking of you cards are available in Woodward Hall each Sunday, ready to sign or add a personal note. Look for the table and add your name to a love letter from Calvary. WE NEED YOU ON THE USHERING TEAM Are you looking for a way to welcome visitors and meet more Calvary members? Perhaps you're interested in volunteering, but don't have 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. CALVARY SMALL GROUPS, SPRING 2012 THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Asian Spice, 8th and H NW, discussing The Lords Prayer. Contact Pastor Leah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, a Lenten series called Breaking the Fast, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in G319. Contact Pastor Amy. CALVARY STITCH ALONG, meets one Sunday each month. The next session is Sunday, March 11, in Kendall Hall, 12:302:00 p.m. THEOLOGY AND POP CULTURE resumes Sunday, March 11, with more West Wing and discussion at the Vaughn-Butler home. YOUNG ADULT GROUP Happy Hour, Thursday, March 15. Email Myra, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com or Rachel, rnoelj@gmail.com. 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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