Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

The People of Calvary Baptist Church Gather for THE WORSHIP OF GOD
April 1, 2012 PRELUDE Palm Sunday As the Deer
Martin Nystrom

11:00 a.m. Lung Lung Lagwi, violin Luke Lagwi, piano Sarah Settels, piano Leah Grundset

March in D Major
J. S. Bach (1685 1750)

WORDS OF WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

Calvary Childrens Choir Sanctuary Choir A Cheering, Chanting, Dizzy Crowd

MORNING SONG

To read the words, see hymn 193, verses 1 - 2. HYMN OF PROCESSION All Glory, Laud, and Honor
ST. THEODULPH

No. 192

CALL TO WORSHIP

Amy Butler Rameen Chaharbaghi Children: Prepare the way of the Lord! Prepare the way of the Lord! And all people shall see the salvation of our God! Pastor: We see him entering the holy city, being worshipped as a king. Who is this before whom we sing, Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven? People: Christ our King, a ruler made known in brokenness and strength, not in earthly power. Pastor: Who is this whom we join on the road to Jerusalem? People: Christ our Redeemer, who gives life in all its fullness, even at the heart of the passion and pain. Pastor: Who is this whose name brings salvation and life wherever preached? People: Christ our Savior, who lifts our hearts in praise: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Cantor: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might. People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Cantor: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Leah Grundset

INVOCATION

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Leah Grundset 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 Teach Me, O Lord
Douglas Nolan (b. 1976)

Jason Smith Calvary Childrens Choir

SERVICE OF GIVING Invitation to Give and to Serve Musical Offering

Leah Grundset

Calvary Chamber Singers The Feast of Palms

Alan Bullard (b. 1947)

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 Leah Grundset

VOICES FROM THE CROWD A Voice of Anticipation A cheering, chanting, dizzy crowd had stripped the green trees bare, and hailing Christ as king aloud, waved branches in the air. Homily Living the Moment Mark 11: 1-10 Amy Butler Caroline Armijo

A Voice of Celebration They laid their garments in the road and spread his path with palms, and vows of lasting love bestowed with royal hymns and psalms. Homily Living the Moment John 12: 12-13 Amy Butler Jodi Smith

A Voice of Questioning When day dimmed down to deepning dark the crowd began to fade, til only trampled leaves and bark were left from the parade. Homily Living the Moment Call to Confession Mark 11: 15-18 Amy Butler Encroaching Darkness Edgar Palacios

Prayers of the People and Lords Prayer Edgar Palacios 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 Edgar Palacios

A Voice of Wonder Lest we be fooled because our hearts have surged with passing praise, remind us, God, as this week starts where Christ has fixed his gaze. Homily Living the Moment Mark 12:28-31 Amy Butler Draping the Cross

A Voice of Invitation Instead of palms a winding sheet will have to be unrolled, a carpet much more fit to greet the king a cross will hold. Homily Mark 14:17-25 Leah Grundset

Living the Moment Sharing Communion Please depart during the final hymn, taking communion at one of the stations on your way out of the sanctuary. In this way we follow Jesus our Savior into the week ahead. We take bread and juice, along with the words of blessing, to sustain us for the coming days. Go in peace. Passion Hymn A Cheering, Chanting, Dizzy Crowd
MORNING SONG

No. 193

During the season of Lent, we depart in silence.

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 April 8, Easter, are Isaiah 25:69; Psalm 47:17; I Corinthians 15:18a; Mark 16:18. REMEMBER IN PRAYER The Antrainor family, friends of Katie and Ryan Harvey; Eloise Brunnemer, great aunt of Cheryl Branham; Cristina Chacn; Ali Chaharbaghi, father of Rameen Chaharbaghi; Roberta S. Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Brenda Fahey, sister-in-law of Karla Fahey; Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; the Lorand and Ziyad families, friends of Meara Dietrick; friends and family of Martha McDonald, who died Saturday, March 24; Betty Mein; the Needham family, friends of Josh Keller; Dee Robbins; Rene Parault, grandmother of Josh Keller; 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 EVERYTHING CHANGES The Easter season ushers in changes in every relationship in our lives. We cannot live in the light of resurrection without everything changing. During the Easter season we return to the story of the first Christians and reflect on how in their lives, like our own, resurrection means everything changes. TODAY JOURNEY: A THINKING FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, a study of Lenten sermons by Barbara Brown Taylor, 9:45 a.m. in Kendall Hall. WENDELL PHIPPS, we welcome back Wendell, one of the gifted organists on our team this season. He is a freshman at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park. Thank you, Wendell! EASTER FESTIVAL CHOIR Today we meet immediately after worship in Sanctuary. Childcare is available on G1. Contact Cheryl Branham. MUSIC FOR KIDS Thank you, Calvary Kids, for leading in worship today! Music for Kids is taking a few weeks off, so stay tuned for more info about our next session. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE: MEMORIES OF MARTY AUMAN Join us after worship today, 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel. EASTER LILY ORDER FORMS are available in the Narthex, church office, or online. Deadline is tomorrow, April 2. COMING UP WOMENS MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS) meets Tuesday, April 3, 10:00 a.m.; bring a sandwich for lunch together. CALVARY PRESENTS FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB No recital on Good Friday, April 6. These free events resume in Chapel, April 13. HOLISTIC HEALTH PROJECT will not meet Good Friday, April 6, join us when we resume, Friday, April, 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Teen Room (G3) as we learn about a holistic approach to a healthy life. Contact Pastor Edgar for details. FACILITIES COMMITTEE will meet Monday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. in Pauls office. CHURCH COUNCIL will meet Thursday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet Sunday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. CALVARY STITCH-A-LONG will meet Sunday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m. in Kendall Hall (note location change). SANCTUARY CHOIR Festival Choir is in service on Easter Day, and Sanctuary Choir has a day off on April 15. We resume on April 22. Come sing with us, Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Sanctuary. QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING AND LUNCH Support the youth mission to El Salvador, enjoy some spaghetti, and participate in the business meeting, Sunday, April 22. Contact Jason Smith.

CALVARY SMALL GROUPS, SPRING 2012 THEOLOGY ON DRAFT, Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:00 pm at Asian Spice, 8th and H NW, discussing The Lords Prayer. We take a break for two weeks, resuming on Tuesday, April 17. Contact Pastor Leah. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORDS, a Lenten series called Breaking the Fast, meets Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in G319. We take a break for two weeks, resuming on Wednesday, April 18. Contact Pastor Amy. CALVARY STITCH ALONG, next meeting is Sunday, April 15, 12:30 2:00 pm in Kendall Hall. THEOLOGY AND POP CULTURE meets Sunday, April 15, with more West Wing and discussion. YOUNG ADULT GROUP Bowling with CBC youth, April 29. Email Myra, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com or Rachel, rnoelj@gmail.com.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER AT CALVARY MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel for dinner and discussion, followed by worship with communion. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary for Der Tod Jesu (The Death of Jesus) by Carl Heinrich Graun (17041759), featuring Chalice Singers and Chamber Orchestra. A reception follows, and donations benefit Shalom Scholarship Fund. EASTER DAY, APRIL 8 Celebrate resurrection at Calvary! No Sunday school this day. Gather in Woodward Hall for coffee and fellowship at 9:45 a.m. Music begins at 10:50 a.m. in Sanctuary. Festival Choir leads in worship and we open our box of Alleluias! After worship, Easter Potluck Brunch; see Ellen Sulerzyski or Kim Sisk for details.

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)

Calvary Baptist Church 755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001

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