The Day of Pentecost May 27, 2012 Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR MAY 27, 2012

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

11:00 A.M.

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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP Today at 10:55 a.m., please gather outdoors, on the corner of Eighth and H Streets NW (rain contingency, Woodward Hall). We begin in song and procession, moving into the Sanctuary to continue our worship. Please join us outside if you are able, or feel free to take your seat in the Sanctuary where we will join you. Thank you for participating in worship this Pentecost Sunday.
CALL TO WORSHIP Amy Butler Come, believers and faithful ones, sing your alleluias to God! Praise God, who invades us with the rush of a mighty wind and fills us with fire. Praise God, who out of love for humanity sent Jesus Christ to live among us. Praise God, whose Spirit is poured out upon all flesh so that our sons and daughters might prophesy. Praise God, who empowers us with gifts and calls us each by name. Come, Holy Spirit. Dream dreams through us. Imagine with us. Breathe, O breathe your loving Spirit into our world! INVOCATION Amy Butler

THE PEACE OF CHRIST Amy Butler 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. A CALVARY MOMENT WITH CHILDREN Jason Smith Richard Havard

MUSICAL MEDITATION

Della Gloria from Parafrasi del Christus Gaetano Donizetti (1797 - 1848) Susan Sevier, mezzo-contralto Totheeternalthroneofglory,therehisFatherraisedhim, Andgavehimhigh,supernalruleoverallcreation.

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.

LIVING THE WORD OF GOD

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, P. 885 Acts 2:1-21 Amy Butler Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Susan Sevier Romans 8:22-27 Edgar Palacios

PSALTER, P. 483

EPISTLE LESSON, P. 919

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia Jacques Berthier (19231994) Susan Sevier, cantor Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) The Advocate comes, whom I will send, the Spirit of truth from the Father. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (repeat) adapted from John 15 John 15:26-27 Amy Butler Edgar Palacios She Is the Spirit
THAINAKY

GOSPEL LESSON, P. 878 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN, NO. 255 Verse 1, Choir Verses 2 4, 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 MUSICAL REFLECTION Chasing the Spirit Amy Butler Cheryl Branham, piano

GIVING AND SERVING

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING Amy Butler Sing a Jubilant Song Dave and Jean Perry Sanctuary Choir

HYMN, NO. 50

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 Amy Butler

BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION Jason Smith

CONGREGATIONAL SONG Jesus Christ is Present Here Please sing in call and response style. Yezu azali awa Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Edgar Palacios Cheryl Branham, piano Clark Cooper, percussion

Following worship, join us in Woodward Hall, to the left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and fellowship. Visitors, we look forward to greeting you as honored guests. Readings for June 3, Trinity Sunday, are Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 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; Virginia Lucas; 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, greatnephew of Harold Ritchie.

WORSHIP PENTECOST Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and birth of the church. We wear red to commemorate the flames that settled on the peoples heads in the Acts account of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. With the Spirits coming we are empowered to be light in a world of darkness. REWRITING HISTORY Next Sunday we celebrate 150 years of being a community of faith. As we prepare to begin a series on leadership by telling the story of David, we examine how we tend to rewrite history as we look back. How have we done that in our story? Why is that dangerous why is that helpful? Where do we go from here? TODAY CALVARY 150TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK Following worship, take a moment during coffee hour in Woodward Hall to read some of the delicious and eclectic recipes in Calvarys anniversary cookbook and pre-order your own copy. Cookbooks are $15 each and will be available for pick-up and purchase beginning Saturday, June 2nd at Calvarys 150th Anniversary Gala! SANCTUARY CHOIR Today is our final regular Sunday of the season. Look for All-Come Choir opportunities this summer, and plan now to join us in the fall each Sunday morning. All are welcome. MUSIC FOR KIDS Today, 12:301:00 p.m. in the Music Suite is our final session until fall. Parents and teachers, we sing in worship next Sunday, June 3. Please help us look spiffy and arrive in the Sanctuary on time for our 10:15 a.m. rehearsal. Contact Cheryl for information. CONCERT CHOIR/FESTIVAL CHOIR rehearses today, 13:00 p.m. in the Music Suite; Tuesday and Thursday, May 29 and 31, 79:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Join us in concert Friday, June 1, and in worship Sunday, June 3. SUNDAY SCHOOL: LOST CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE A discussion always ensues as we turn to the book of Judges and the wives of King David. Join us in Kendall Hall each Sunday, 9:45 a.m. COMING UP CAPITAL PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL, JUNE 10 Openness, hospitality and funvolunteer at the Calvary booth on Pennsylvania Avenue, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT CAMP FRASER, JUNE 1517. A fun time to enjoy the outdoors and to share in a beautiful experience at Camp Fraser. All children are welcome. Adults, join us as a volunteer. To volunteer or to sign up your kids, contact Eugenia, eugenia1242@yahoo.com or Danyelle, danyelle.robinson@gmail.com. ATTENTION CALVARY WOMEN'S SHELTER VOLUNTEERS Calvary Women's Shelter is moving to 1217 Good Hope Road SE. They are requesting that all meal serving volunteers tour the new facility for

training. Sessions are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 17, Tuesday, June 19, and Monday, June 25. Some of our volunteers are attending the June 25 session. If you are interested in that night or one of the other dates, please contact Kathie Lansing, kjlansing@comcast.net or Nancy Renfrow, nrenfrow@verizon.net so we can plan transportation. ATTENTION CALVARY STUDENTS planning to attend an institution of higher education in Fall 2012: Application for the Edith Miller Scholarships are available from the Church Office. These funds provide small awards to qualifying members of Calvary who have financial need as they continue their education. Applications must be submitted no later than June 30. Questions? Contact Laura Lee at leelaura@gmail.com.

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Friday 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Featuring violinist Joshua Coyne and guests debuting a piece commissioned to celebrate Calvarys 150th Anniversary

Anniversary Concert, June 1

Saturday 6:30 p.m. Woodward Hall Festive attire requested. Families with children are welcome. RSVP required

Gala Reception and Dinner, June 2

Meet and Greet Worship Lunch

Homecoming Sunday, June 3

9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Woodward Hall Sanctuary Woodward Hall

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001

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