Trinity Sunday June 3, 2012 150th Anniversary Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

The People of Calvary Baptist Church Gather for THE WORSHIP OF GOD
June 3, 2012 Trinity Sunday 150th Anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church Worship, 11:00 a.m.

GATHERING MUSIC, 10:45 A.M. Andante, from Flute Sonata in E Minor J. S. Bach (16851750) Adagio, from Cello Concerto in D Major Franz Joseph Haydn (17321809) Larghetto and Allegro, from Flute Sonata in C Major George Frideric Handel (16851759) WORDS OF WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Zions Walls Aaron Copland (19001990) arr. Glenn Koponen

Dorothy Skidmore, flute and piano William Skidmore, cello

Amy Butler Festival Choir Calvary Childrens Choir Kevin Biggins, piano

Come fathers and mothers, come sisters and brothers, Come join us in singing the praises of Zion. O fathers dont you feel determined to meet within the walls of Zion? Well shout and go round, well shout and go round the walls of Zion. HYMN OF PROCESSION Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
HYMN TO JOY

Kevin Biggins, organ

All:

Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of Glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive our fear and doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

Childrens Choir: Canta a Dios con alegra El mensaje del Seor De la verdadera vida Que nos da con tanto amor. Cada historia de la Biblia Nos relata su poder; Dmosle nuestra alabanza, Demos todo nuestro ser. All: Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Festival Choir: All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, Stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in thee.
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.

All:

Mortals, join the happy chorus; stars of morning take your part; Love divine is reigning oer us, binding those of tender heart. Ever singing, move we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. Amy Butler

CALL TO WORSHIP Young and old, sons and daughters of God, all you who are the diverse creations of God's imagination and love, join in praise and thanksgiving as we worship the One who brings us together. We come to this place, bringing our varied stories, our unique gifts, and our distinct calls to serve. We come together in partnership and mission, knowing that we are called to be the church: to celebrate God's presence, to serve others, to seek justice, to offer the hope of the Resurrected Christ. We are called to be the body of Christ: a community of believers, a household of faith, a communion of saints, the people of the covenant. We are called to the one hope of our high calling: one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God. As members of the body of Christ, we covenant together in this hour to build on our sure foundation of Jesus Christ our Lord and to seek the vision of Christs hope for the world. Let us worship God! INVOCATION PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST La paz del Seor sea contigo. Y contigo tambin. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.

Amy Butler Edgar Palacios

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Cheryl Branham, piano 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) MUSICAL MEDITATION Thank You for the World So Sweet Betty Bertaux Calvary Childrens Choir Dorothy Skidmore, flute William Skidmore, cello

Thank you for the world so sweet, Thank you for the food we eat, Thank you for the birds that sing, Thank you God for everything. A CALVARY REFLECTION THE WORD OF GOD Gospel Acclamation Alleluia Jacques Berthier (19231994) Bob Abernethy Rameen Chaharbaghi, cantor

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) adapted from John 3

Gospel Lesson, p. 863 John 3: 117 This is the Gospel of Christ. HYMN OF PRAYER Gather Us In Thanks be to God.

Amy Butler

Kevin Biggins, organ

GATHER US IN

Here in this place, the new light is streaming, shadows of doubt are vanished away. See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost and forsaken; gather us in, our spirits inflame. Call to us now, and we shall awaken; we shall arise at the sound of our name. We are the young, our lives are a mystery; we are the old, who yearn for your face. We have been sung throughout all of history, called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in, the rich and the haughty; gather us in, the proud and the strong; Give us a heart so meek and so lowly; give us the courage to enter the song. Here we receive new life in the waters; here we receive the bread of new birth; Here you shall call your sons and your daughters, call us anew to be salt for the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion, give us to eat the bread that is you; Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true. Not just in buildings, small and confining, not in some heaven, light years away, Here in this place the new light is shining; now is God present, and now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever; gather us in and make us your own; Gather us in, all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone. 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 Writing a History MUSICAL REFLECTION O How Amiable Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958) Amy Butler

Festival Choir Kevin Biggins, organ

O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, And the swallow a nest where she may lay her young, Even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be always praising thee. The glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us. Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handywork. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.

SERVICE OF COMMUNION Invitation to the Table and Call to Confession Words of Institution Sharing the Meal

Amy Butler Leah Grundset Davis, Edgar Palacios

Today, communion will be served as you remain seated. Please take the bread and eat. Hold the cup until all are served, then we partake together this sign of Gods grace. A gluten-free option is available; ask your server for assistance. Communion Meditation Romance in F Major, Op. 50 Ludwig van Beethoven (17701827) Mditation, from Thas Jules Massenet (18421912)

Joshua Coyne, violin Cheryl Branham, piano

SERVICE OF GIVING Invitation to Give and to Serve

Leah Grundset Davis

Musical Offering Festival Choir This is the Day Kevin Biggins, piano from This is the Day, a four-movement piece for choir and orchestra, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church Joshua Coyne (b. 1993) This is the day! This is the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! For the Lord is on my side to help me, I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. This is the Day! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today! Hymn of Dedication Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Kevin Biggins, organ

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

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Amy Butler Hymn of Invitation Kevin Biggins, organ 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. The Churchs One Foundation AURELIA The churchs one foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord; we are his new creation by water and the Word; from heaven he came and sought us to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought us, and for our life he died.

Called forth from every nation, yet one oer all the earth; our charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy name professing and at one table fed, to one hope always pressing, by Christs own Spirit led. Though with a scornful wonder the world sees us oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up, How long? And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of our war, we wait the consummation of peace forevermore; till with the vision glorious our longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. We now on earth have union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. Oh, happy ones, and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. 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. PASTORAL BENEDICTION CHORAL BENEDICTION The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter C. Lutkin (1858 - 1931) Amy Butler Festival Choir

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. Amen. POSTLUDE The People RespondAmen!, from Rubrics Dan Locklair (b. 1949) Kevin Biggins, organ

Please remain after worship for a community photograph. The readings for June 10, Second Sunday after Pentecost, are 1 Samuel 8: 4 11, 16 20; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4: 13 5: 11; Mark 3: 20 35. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Cristina Chacn; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Ann Happoldt, cousin of Claudia Moore; Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Lorand and Ziyad families, friends of Meara Dietrick; family and friends of Virginia Lucas, who died Tuesday, May 22; Tissy Miller, friend of the Armijo family; Donna Morrow, friend of Katie Harvey; Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Dee Robbins; Rene Parault, grandmother of Josh Keller; Dr. Nadia SarafovaFortunova, mother of Liubov Russell; Doris Vermilya; Hugh R. Williams IV, great-nephew of Harold Ritchie.

WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for joining us today. Please complete a visitor card, found in the pew rack, and place it in the offering plate, or give it to an usher or pastor after the service. We look forward to greeting you following worship at our Anniversary Luncheon in Woodward Hall. TODAYS ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES 9:45 a.m. Meet-and-Greet, Woodward Hall. Enjoy coffee and conversation with friends. 10:30 a.m. Music from the new Calvary Carillon, outdoors on the corner of 8th and H Streets. 10:45 a.m. Gathering Music before worship, presented by Dorothy and William Skidmore. 11:00 a.m. Worship, with special music from Festival Choir and guests, plus Communion. 12:15 p.m. Community photograph at the front of the Sanctuary following worship. 12:30 p.m. Luncheon and Homecoming program featuring music from the Calvary family: Burmese Ensemble, Latino Ensemble, Gospel Choir, and Bluegrass Ensemble. After lunch: Building Tours. Have you seen the 2006 construction? Tour guides will show you around Calvarys newest facilities. Also join us for How do you do, Mr. MllerWicks? Get to know the history of the Sanctuary organ and all its intricacies, with Keevin Lewis. COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPH After the postlude, everyone is invited to gather at the front of the Sanctuary for a community photograph. Then please join us in Woodward Hall for lunch and a time of reunion. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as our honored guests. CALVARY WELCOMES BOB ABERNETHY Bob Abernethy, grandson of William S. Abernethy Calvarys pastor from 1921-1941, joins us in worship this morning. He is an alumnus of Princeton University and served as a correspondent for NBC News for more than four decades before launching PBSs Religion and Ethics Newsweekly and co-editing The Life of Meaning. Bob and his wife Marie live in the District, and they have two daughters, one stepdaughter, and three stepsons. Calvary welcomes him as our distinguished guest! ANNIVERSARY COOKING TEAM Calvary is blessed to count cooks, bakers, and professional chefs as members of our community of faith. Many thanks to Chef and Saucier Roberto Reyes Sr. and his team of excellent cooks for volunteering to prepare Calvarys Anniversary Luncheon. Thanks to Anabel Cruz, Juan Cruz, Jos Durn, Dlida Girn, Jos Gonzlez, Corina Lpez, El Lpez, Ren Lpez, and Roberto Reyes Jr. Many thanks for your service and support! CALVARY 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK From savory Salvadorean pupusas, to scrumptious Southern African bobotie, and featuring President Warren G. Hardings waffle recipe, Calvarys Anniversary Cookbook is filled with culinary treasures to be created in your kitchen. The cookbook, Room at the Table: 150 Years of Breaking Bread Together at Calvary Baptist Church, is available for purchase for $10 during lunch in Woodward Hall following worship. Calvary Baptist Church; studio of American Civil War photographer Mathew Brady & Company, 1865.

THE CALVARY CARILLON The bells are ringing again! Thanks to the generous gifts of these individuals, the Calvary Carillon is ringing again. The bells announce to all who hear them that Calvary is here, a witness to Gods transforming work in the world! Chuck Andreatta Bonnie Higgins Arrington Amy Butler Ken & Colleen Butler Soren Dayton & Amanda Butler Calvary's Women's Missionary Society Tony Cartledge Barbara Cristy John Davis & Leah Grundset Davis Jan & Judy Dill Diane & Rick Guevara Kevin & Elizabeth Hagan Norma Patricia Harris Michele Harris-Love Sarah Heimel Barbara Hoffer Ken Jue Gail S Kearney Monica and Dan Lacks Julie LaFave Paul & Kathie Lansing Sarah Leismer Alison Masutani Betty Mein Milestones Enrichment Center Claudia Moore Harold Ritchie Maura Rohde Dorothy Rosstead Paul Rosstead Clyde Sisk Kimberly Sisk Ellen Sulerzyski John Taylor Wendy Young

SPECIAL GIFTS have been made to the 150th Anniversary Fund in memory of Khin Thein Han Oo by her husband, Kyin Oo; to the Camp Fraser Fund in honor of Victor Tupitza by Rachel L. Lucero and to the Ministry Intern Program in memory of Marty Auman by Robert Craig Windham.

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 Davis Saw Ler Htoo Rich Havard Al Jeter Edgar Palacios Paul Rosstead Jason Smith
Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington, DC 20001

Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Associate Pastor (lgrundset@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Pastoral Intern (rhavard@calvarydc.org, ext. 131) Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)
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