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January 6, 2013Epiphany of the Lord
Calvary Baptist ChurchWashington, DC
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THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
JANUARY 6,2013 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 11:00 A.M.
We are an ecumenical, multi-racial, multi-ethnic Christian
bodythat 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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GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Voluntary VIIJohn Alcock (1740 - 1791)
Wendell Phipps, Organ
WELCOME Amy Butler
PROCESSION,HYMN 168 Down to EarthPERSONENT HODIE
CALL TO WORSHIP Jason Smith
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 Jason Smith
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Jason Smith
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 OneMAKE 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.
ATIME WITH CHILDREN Cheryl Branham
MUSICAL MEDITATION Behold That StarChristmas Spiritual
Arr. Harry T. Burleigh (1866 - 1949)Natalie Barrens-Rogers,
Soprano
Congregation standing.Congregational responses in bold. Page
numbers refer to Sanctuary Bibles.Audio enhancement devices and
Spanish/English Bibles are available foruse during worship. Please
ask an usher for assistance.
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LIVING THE WORD OF GOD
HEBREW LESSON, P.602 Isaiah 60: 1 - 6
Leah Grundset Davis
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION AlleluiaWe sing together, echoing Howard
Hughes SM (1973)the Cantor as directed. Natalie Barrens-Rogers,
Cantor
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?We
observed his star and have come to pay him homage.Alleluia,
alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
GOSPEL LESSON, P. 783 Matthew 2: 1 - 12Amy Butler
This is the Gospel of Christ.Thanks be to God.
HOMILY Shine a Little Light: Our Path
Leah Grundset Davis
SHARING COMMUNIONINVITATION TO THE TABLE Leah Grundset Davis
CALL TO CONFESSION Amy Butler
WORDS OF INSTITUTION Edgar Palacios
SHARING THE MEAL
To celebrate communion by intinction, approach the stations
using inside aisles;return to your seat using outside aisles. Three
stations, and a gluten-free option,are available. To receive
communion where you are seated, raise your handand a deacon will
serve you.
CONGREGATIONAL MEDITATION Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)David Clark
Isele (b. 1946)
Natalie Barrens-Rogers, Cantor
As we participate in communion, we sing the refrain:
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
To conclude, we sing:
You take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
BEING THE CHURCH TOGETHER
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.
HOMILY Shine A Little Light: Our Path
Amy Butler
MUSICAL REFLECTION Cheryl Branham
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GIVING AND SERVING
INVITATION Edgar Palacios
MUSICAL OFFERING Of the Fathers Heart BegottenPlease join in
singing Melody from Piae Cantiones (1582)the final verse, as
directed. Arr. David Willcocks (b. 1919)
Sanctuary Choir, Congregation
Sing, ye heights of heavn, his praises;Angels and archangels,
sing!
Wheresoeer ye be, ye faithful,
Let your joyous anthems ring,
Evry tongue his name confessing,
Countless voices answering,
Evermore and evermore.
HYMN 50 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings FlowLASST 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 Edgar Palacios
BECOMING DISCIPLES
INVITATION Amy Butler
HYMN 172 We Three Kings
Verse 1 with Refrain: All KINGS OF ORIENTVerse 2: Sanctuary
LeftVerse 3: Sanctuary RightVerse 4: Sanctuary CenterVerse 5 with
Refrain: All
During the singing, we invite you to come forward if you wish to
make apublic commitment to Christ or to join our family of faith.
If you areinterested in membership or have questions about Calvary,
please contactPastor 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 Amy Butler
POSTLUDE MaestosoBerthold Tours (1838 - 1897)
Wendell Phipps, Organ
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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 forwardto 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.
Of the Fathers Heart Begotten. Words: Prudentius (c. 348 413),
translation
R. F. Davis, 1963 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Wordsreprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662.
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken,
1674; adapt.Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978. Adapt. 1989 The United
Methodist PublishingHouse. All rights reserved. Words reprinted
under OneLicense.net #A-719662.
Scripture passages for January 13, First Sunday After the
Epiphany, areIsaiah 43: 1 7; Psalm 29; Acts 8: 14 17; Luke 3: 15 -
17, 21 - 22.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Christina Mein Abbasi; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho;
RobertaClyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Riley Green, brother of
AshleyCoates; Kevin Harvey, brother, and Sandra Harvey, aunt of
RyanHarvey; Bill Harward; Stella Mary Joseph and Nesamani
Joseph;Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al Nielsen; family and
friendsof Vivian Nielsen, who died Friday, January 4; Joe Novak,
friend ofKim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown;
DorisSulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller.
WORSHIP
SHINE A LITTLE LIGHTToday we begin an Epiphany worship series
inwhich we take a new look at some of the basicsof our faith
through the stories of the Gospels.We are rethinking faith this
Epiphany, as we re-imagine what being a person of faith means.
TODAY
MUSIC FOR KIDS meets 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. in Music Suite, so grab
asnack and join us. All ages, toddlers through 5 th grade
arewelcomeparents are welcome, too!
OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2013 If you requested aboxed set of
envelopes, they are available in theNarthex. If you would like a
set of weekly or monthlyenvelopes, contact Paul Rosstead.
CALVARY ANNUAL MEETING Make plans now to attend the
AnnualMeeting on January 27 following worship. Well gather as
acongregation to review 2012, and look to the year ahead as we
electnew church leadership and adopt a budget for 2013. Lunch will
be
available for a $10 suggested donation.
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2013BUDGET COPIES are available in the Narthex and church
office.Well vote on this budget in our Annual Meeting, January
27.
COMING UP
CALVARY PRESENTSFRANCISCO VILA, CELLO AND CARLOSVARGAS, PIANO IN
RECITAL. Dont miss this extraordinaryopportunity to hear these
artists while they are in DC, performingmusic of Piazzolla, Chopin,
Mendelssohn, Brahms and others.Friday evening, January 11, 2013,
7:30 p.m. in the Calvary Chapel.No admission charge; donations
benefit the artists and support theirtravel expensesthank you for
giving generously!
SMALL GROUPSare on break until the season of Lent. Stay tuned
forinformation and updates!
USHERS NEEDEDFOR 2013. This is an easy and fun way to serve
theCalvary community. Contact Courtney,
[email protected].
CHURCH STAFF
Cheryl Branham Director of Music ([email protected], ext.
136)Amy Butler Senior Pastor ([email protected], ext.
121)Kristin Campbell Pastoral Intern ([email protected])Leah
Grundset Davis Associate Pastor ([email protected], ext.
142)Saw Ler Htoo Missionary, Burmese Community
([email protected])
Al Jeter Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext.
128)
Edgar Palacios AssociatePastor
([email protected],ext.103)Paul Rosstead Church Administrator
([email protected], ext. 127)
Jason Smith Ministry Assistant ([email protected], ext.
133)
Calvary Baptist Church 202.347.8355755 Eighth Street NW fax
202.347.6360Washington, DC 20001 www.calvarydc.org
