THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER

THE WORSHIP NOVEMBER 5, 2017

OF

GOD

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

11:00 A.M.

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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE

Chorale Prelude on "Lord, Let Your Servant Depart In Heavenly Peace" Music: Finnish Folk Tune Setting: Robert Below

WELCOME

Reverend Zehyoue

PROCESSION HYMN

“For All the Saints”

For all the saints, who from their labors rest Who thee, by faith, before the world confessed Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest: Alleluia, Alleluia! Tú fuiste amparo, roca y defensor En la batalla, recio Capitán Tu luz venció las sombras del temor: ¡Aleluya, Aleluya! Y cuando ruda la batalla es Del cielo se oye un cántico triunfal Se afirma el brazo, vence al fin la fe: ¡Aleluya, Aleluya! From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia! CALL TO WORSHIP

John Taylor, Deacon of the Week

We remember, O God… Recordamos, O Dios… The countless saints of history who have blazed a trail of courage through time, We remember, O God… Recordamos, O Dios… The tender touch of loved ones, the example of heroes, the healing words of comforters, the remarkable acts of fearless ones. (Continues next page.) Congregation standing. La congregación se pone de pie. Congregational responses in bold. Audio enhancement devices available for use during worship. Please ask an usher for assistance. Respuestas congregacionales en negrita. Para Biblias en español o traducción del servicio en español, por favor hablar con un ujier.

We remember, O God… Recordamos, O Dios… The gentle strength of grandmothers, the loyalty of friends, the kindness of strangers, the joy of children, the sacrifice of parents. Recordamos, O Dios… Recordamos, O Dios… The supreme love of Jesus, the blessing of his Spirit, the reminder of his words, the sharing of his suffering, the glory of his resurrection, Shown forth in the lives of his disciples, Young and old, dead and living, articulate and silent, strange and familiar, brilliant and ordinary. We remember, recordamos, in every time and place the saints of God. Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses… Let us worship God with joy! Alabamos con gozo! Amen. MORNING PRAYER

John Taylor

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

John Taylor

La paz del Señor sea contigo. Y contigo también. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

“Make Us One”/ “Haznos Uno”

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. Haznos uno, uno en ti. Haznos uno, Señor, en ti. Y que el mundo vea en nuestro amor que somos uno en ti. A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Reverend Lea

MUSICAL MEDITATION

“Blest Are They” David Haas

Blessed are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God, Blessed are they, the full of sorrow, they shall be consoled. Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! Bendecidos son los pobres, el suyo es el reino de Dios, Bendecidos son los tristes, amados de Dios serán. ¡Regocijate! ¡Feliz eres tu; santo eres tu! ¡Regocijate! ¡Tuyo es el reino de Dios!

L ISTENING FOR THE W ORD OF G OD EPISTLE 1See

1 John/ 1 Juan 3:1-2 Mayrita Durán and Cristian Durán

what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is.

1Mirad

cuál amor nos ha dado el Padre, para que seamos llamados hijos de Dios; por esto el mundo no nos conoce, porque no le conoció a él. 2 Amados, ahora somos hijos de Dios, y aún no se ha manifestado lo que hemos de ser; pero sabemos que cuando él se manifieste, seremos semejantes a él, porque le veremos tal como él es. PSALTER

Psalm/ Salmos 118:19-24 John Mein

Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Abridme las puertas de la justicia; Entraré por ellas, alabaré a JAH. 20 Esta es puerta de Jehová; Por ella entrarán los justos. 21 Te alabaré porque me has oído, Y me fuiste por salvación. 22 La piedra que desecharon los edificadores Ha venido a ser cabeza del ángulo. 23 De parte de Jehová es esto, Y es cosa maravillosa a nuestros ojos. 24 Este es el día que hizo Jehová; Nos gozaremos y alegraremos en él. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! ¡Regocijate! ¡Feliz eres tu; santo eres tu! ¡Regocijate! ¡Tuyo es el reino de Dios! (Matthew 5, adapted) GOSPEL LESSON

Mateo/ Matthew 5:1-12 Eugenia Reyes

1Viendo

la multitud, subió al monte; y sentándose, vinieron a él sus discípulos. 2 Y abriendo su boca les enseñaba, diciendo: 3 Bienaventurados los pobres en espíritu, porque de ellos es el reino de los cielos. 4 Bienaventurados los que lloran, porque ellos recibirán consolación. 5 Bienaventurados los mansos, porque ellos recibirán la tierra por heredad. 6 Bienaventurados los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia, porque ellos serán saciados. 7 Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia. 8 Bienaventurados los de limpio corazón, porque ellos verán a Dios. 9 Bienaventurados los pacificadores, porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios. 10 Bienaventurados los que padecen persecución por causa de la justicia, porque de ellos es el reino de los cielos. 11 Bienaventurados sois cuando por mi causa os vituperen y os persigan, y digan toda clase de mal contra vosotros, mintiendo. 12 Gozaos y alegraos, porque vuestro galardón es grande en los cielos; porque así persiguieron a los profetas que fueron antes de vosotros. 1When

Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

El Evangelio de Cristo. Gracias a Dios. PRAYERS FOR CALVARY AND LORD’S PRAYER

Reverend Sarratt

Below are listed the names of those lost from our community this past year. Demy Angdisen Grady Branham Ryan Burke Alzina Dixon Mamunah Embree Sue Carol Frey Virginia Gooden Jenny Goon Robert Jeter Alex Lewis

Edward Maybeck Elizabeth Mein Aldon Nielsen Jamie Rene Perez Lawrence Pool Vjay Robinson William Short Brittney Sorto Sabra Witcher

After the Pastoral Prayer, we invite everyone to pray the Lord’s Prayer in your native language. 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. Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad, como en el cielo, así también en la tierra. El pan nuestro de cada día, dánoslo hoy. Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como también nosotros perdonamos a nuestros deudores. Y no nos metas en tentación, mas líbranos del mal; porque tuyo es el reino, y el poder, y la gloria, por todos los siglos. Amén. SERMON

Blessed Are You Reverend Sally Sarratt and Reverend Maria Swearingen

SHARING COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMN

“Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands”

Put peace into each other's hands and like a treasure hold it; protect it like a candle flame, with tenderness enfold it. Put peace into each other's hands, like bread we break for sharing; look people warmly in the eye: our life is meant for caring. Put Christ into each other's hands, he is love's deepest measure; in love make peace, give peace a chance and share it like a treasure. INVITATION TO THE TABLE

Reverend Lea

At God’s table of justice, everyone has a place and no one is turned away. Here strangers are welcomed as friends, the poor sit alongside the rich, and the upside-down kin-dom of God is revealed. At God’s table of abundance, a banquet of righteousness and liberation is set for all. Here the powerless are heard, the outcast are showered with honor, and the inside-out kin-dom of God is revealed. (Continues next page.)

At God’s table of life all peoples know peace, and creation flourishes. Here the hopeless are nourished with possibility, the complacent are transformed into advocates for change. Here in our very midst, the kin-dom of God is revealed. PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Reverend Zehyoue

God of all peoples, whose reign extends around our world and beyond, we grieve that your church—which shares one Spirit, one faith, one hope, and one calling—has become a broken communion in a broken world. The one body spans all time, place, race, and language. But in our fear we have fled from one another and have fought one another. In our pride we have mistaken our part and our truth for the whole. Yet we marvel how, in your grace, you gather up the broken and scattered pieces to do your work, to give us hope, to bless us with joy. Forgive us our sin, and help us ever to seek the unity and peace of the body of Christ, for Christ’s sake and that of this world. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Reverend Zehyoue

Hear the Good News: Jesus Christ is our peace. Those who were divided, he has made one. Christ reconciles us into one people, making us one body. So let us live as we were made to be— one people, reconciled. Yes, we will live as Christ has made us—one people, one body, reconciled. Thanks be to God! GIVING THANKS

Reverend Lea

SHARING THE MEAL To celebrate communion by intinction, approach stations using inside aisles. Return to your seat using outside aisles. A gluten-free option is available at the front, to your left. To receive communion where you are seated, raise your hand and we will be happy to serve you.

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION TO GIVE AND TO SERVE MUSICAL OFFERING

HYMN 50

Reverend Lea “At The River” Words and Music by Robert Lowry Adapted by Aaron Copland Choral Arrangement by R. Wilding-White “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

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

Ben Mann

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

Reverend Sarratt

HYMN

“For One Great Peace”

This thread I weave, this step I dance, this stone I carve, this ball I bounce This nail I drive, this pearl I string, this flag I wave, this note I sing This pot I shape, this fire I light, this fence I leap, this bone I knit This seed I nurse, this rift I mend, this child I raise, this earth I tend This check I write, this march I join, this faith I state, this truth I sign This is small part, in one small place, of one heart’s beat for one great Peace. AFFIRMING GOD’S CALL We give thanks that you have been guided by God to this moment. As a community of faith, we welcome you into the membership of this church. We pledge to love each other and to work together to grow into the fullness of Christ. BLESSING REVEREND ERICA LEA

Pastors and Congregation

Reverend Swearingen: May Christ go before you, minister of God, and prepare your way, Reverend Lea: May Christ go before you, sacred congregation, as God prepares your way, Reverend Zehyoue: May Christ walk beside you as friend and companion on the long journey ahead, Reverend Sarratt: May Christ come behind you, to complete and fulfill all of the things you will leave undone, Reverend Swearingen: May Christ be beneath you, sustaining and supporting you; Congregation: May Christ be within you, giving you hope, courage, and peace; Reverend Lea: But most of all may Christ be among you and us all, calling and reconciling our lives now and forevermore. CHORAL BENEDICTION AND POSTLUDE

“Shalom Chaverim” Israeli Folk Song

Shalom chaverim! Shalom chaverot! Shalom, shalom! Le-hit-ra-ot, le-hit-ra-ot, Shalom, shalom! Farewell, good friends, farewell good friends, Shalom, shalom! Till we meet again, till we meet again, Shalom, shalom! Be sure to join us in Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship during Coffee Hour. Visitors, we look forward to meeting you! Families with babies and young children: for your convenience, you’ll find changing tables in the Parents’ Room, balcony level on the right side, and also downstairs in the nursery.

Photograph taken by Pastor Erica Lea at the National Arboretum, June 2016. The pillars are a metaphor for the saints we are remembering on All Saints Sunday. For All the Saints. PD. Call to Worship adapted from, https://reworship.blogspot.ca/2011/10/responsive-call-to-worship-all-saints.html; Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, © 1991 Word Music, Inc. and Carol Joy Music c/o Integrated Copyright Group. Blest Are They. Words and Music: David Haas, © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands. Fred Kaan. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Chalice 50. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. For One Great Peace. Words. Words: Shirley Erena Murray. Reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662. All rights reserved.

Scripture Passages for November 12, Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, are Joshua 24:1-3, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13. REMEMBER IN PRAYER NEW THIS WEEK: Those affected by the terrorist attack in New York City. Mamunah Embree, Pastor Elijah’s cousin, who passed away November 2. Kwaku Appiah-Kubi, Salima Appiah-Duffell’s father; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Sue Bollinger, Michelle Harris-Love’s mother; Luis Campos, Daniel Alcazar-Roman’s uncle; Dylan Canfield, Laura Canfield’s nephew; Berniece and Bill Harward; Rena Jirack; Lucy Johnson, Jackie Wright’s grandmother; Fernando Leonzo, father of Jose Leonzo, friend of Calvary; Jessica Long, Beverly Fahey’s daughter-in-law; Carmen Myers, Theresa Beaton’s cousin; Amelia Powell, Andrea Powell’s mother; Paul Rice; Harold Ritchie; Melo dos Santos, Raimundo Barreto’s mother-in-law; Ruby Shepherd; Baron Alexander Steiner, son of Erik Steiner, on staff with St. Elizabeth’s and Downtown Social Club; Harold Walker, Jackie Wright’s stepfather; Earl and Jenna Wright, Isaac Wright’s parents. Peace in El Salvador, refugees, asylum seekers, and immigration reform. Victims of gun violence, racial reconciliation and justice everywhere; people targeted with hate crimes. Peace in our world, especially those impacted by war, violence, and government turmoil. Our collective response to resisting white supremacy; victims of terror everywhere. Peaceful transfer of power during the Liberian presidential election. TODAY ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. Today we remember and honor those who have passed away in the past year. Although departed, their legacies live on. Photograph at top of first page of this bulletin was taken by Pastor Erica Lea at the National Arboretum, June 2016. The pillars are a metaphor for the saints we are remembering on All Saints Sunday. FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST. Come early this Sunday for fellowship and a community meal! Join us for breakfast in Woodward Hall at 9:30 a.m. We will also celebrate Pastor Erica during breakfast. You don't want to miss it! MUSIC NOTES. Today Interim Director of Music David Simmons leads us in worship at the organ and piano, and Emily Honzel leads us as cantor. Sanctuary Choir is back in session! If you love to sing, join us at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in the Music Suite, and sing with us in worship. All are welcome! SPECIAL THANKS to Jesse Baskin for lovingly providing ASL interpretation during today’s worship. PASTOR ERICA’S LAST SUNDAY before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico to serve as the pastor of Albuquerque Mennonite Church is today. Stay for special reception following worship, and make a few more lasting memories with Pastor Erica! REMEMBERING BETTY MEIN. We will honor our sainted Betty Mein in a memorial service at 1:15 p.m. Join the Calvary community and Mein family as we remember and celebrate Betty’s life. Today’s Psalm 118:19-24 was Betty’s favorite scripture, and was read by her grandson, John Mein.

COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT. Currently we are reading Bryan Stevenson’s award winning book, Just Mercy. Stevenson argues that justice and mercy are needed in criminal justice and in our broader society. Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. as we study this book and apply its lessons to our faith. Contact Pastor Elijah. WMS SERVICE PROJECT. WMS is collecting nonperishable food for DCBC to distribute for Thanksgiving. There is a list in the office and on the welcome table with suggested items. There will be a grocery cart in the narthex every Sunday, and outside the church office during the week. Please bring all donations by November 19. CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SERVICE. WMS is also collecting toiletries to fill shoeboxes to be distributed by So Others Might Eat for Christmas gifts. We will assemble the boxes Sunday, December 10. FALL FELLOWSHIP. Mark your calendar for Fall Fellowship on Saturday, November 11, 6:00 p.m. at the home of Becky Vaughn, 225 Whittier St. NW. Bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to share. Come for the barbecue, stay for the fire pit and s'mores! Contact Becky Vaughn at [email protected] for questions and to RSVP. EL SALVADOR VISIT IN 2018. We continue to plan a 2018 trip to El Salvador to visit our sister church, Shalom Baptist. There will be a meeting about Calvary’s next trip to El Salvador to visit Shalom Baptist on Sunday, November 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Palacios Chapel. This meeting will have information for people who are interested in going to El Salvador next spring. Contact Josh Russell for more info. CONGRESSIONAL CHORUS PRESENTS: “We Will Rise! The Search for Equality, Justice & Freedom in Song, Poetry & Dance.” Come lift your spirits and stir your soul in a powerful afternoon of inspiring works that tells the story of voices who fought to be heard. Join the Congressional Chorus Sunday, November 19, 4:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW. Calvary's new Interim Director of Music, David Simmons, is the Artistic Director and Conductor of Congressional Chorus. Visit http://congressionalchorus.org/we-will-rise for more info and to buy tickets. Type the word "Calvary" into the discount code box to receive a 20% discount!

C HURCH S TAFF Sally Sarratt Maria Swearingen Sabra Barrett Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Paul Rosstead Elijah Zehyoue

Senior Co-Pastor ([email protected], ext. 121) Senior Co-Pastor ([email protected], ext. 103) Communications/Administrative Assistant ([email protected], ext. 124) Pastor, Calvary Burmese Church ([email protected]) Supervisor of Maintenance ([email protected], ext. 128) Pastor in Residence ([email protected], ext. 142) Church Administrator ([email protected], ext. 127) Pastor in Residence ([email protected], ext. 133)

John Taylor

Deacon of the Week ([email protected]) C ALVARY B APTIST C HURCH 755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001

202.347.8355 www.calvarydc.org