December 23, 2012 Fourth Sunday of Advent Calvary Baptist Church Washington, DC

THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER FOR

T HE W ORSHIP OF G OD
DECEMBER 23, 2012 10:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CAROLS WORSHIP

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 W ORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude on Greensleeves Richard Purvis (1913 - 1994) Keevin Lewis, Organ Amy Butler Creator of the Stars of Night Calvary Chamber Singers Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
REJOICE, REJOICE CONDITOR ALME

WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

To follow the words as you listen, see Hymn 127.

PROCESSION, HYMN 138

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE CALL TO WORSHIP

Latino Fellowship Latino Fellowship

Levantamos nuestras almas a Ti Oh Seor, anhelando que vengas una vez ms a nuestra vida. Surely, the Lord is our Salvation. Por lo que eres, Oh Seor, confiamos que la bondad, el milagro y la gracia estn a nuestro alcance. Surely, the Lord is our Peace. Contigo, Oh Seor, caminaremos por Tus sendas de rectitud y justicia. Surely, the Lord is our Way. Qu el Dios de Adviento est contigo! Y contigo tambin. Levantemos nuestros corazones a Dios. We lift our hearts to the One who comes with love. INVOCATION PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Edgar Palacios Edgar Palacios

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

Make 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. A TIME WITH CHILDREN MUSICAL MEDITATION Jason Smith Laudate Dominum Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Arr. Lynne Latham Nurmira Greenberg, cello and Cheryl Branham, piano

L IVING THE W ORD OF G OD

HEBREW LESSON, P. 756 EPISTLE LESSON, P. 976 PSALTER
We sing the Psalm together. 1.

Micah 5: 2 - 5a Leah Grundset Davis Hebrews 10: 5 - 10 Jason Smith Psalm 80 O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock
ST. LOUIS

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O Shepherd, hear and lead your flock, as lambs we crave your care; what strength on earth approaches yours, what mercies can compare? Restore, O God, your favor, the radiance of your face, to lighten and reveal the gift of your redeeming grace. Our selfish prayers deserve Gods wrath, our pride, a sudden burst; we have but stones to serve as bread, and tears to quell our thirst. Restore, O God Almighty, the radiance of your face, to lighten and reveal the gift of your redeeming grace. Gods lineage, like a vine, once spread and flourished in the land; but now the vineyard fails, the fruit lies withered in the sand. Restore, Lord God Almighty, the radiance of your face, to lighten and reveal the gift of your redeeming grace.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Cantor sings, then all sing the repeat.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Jacques Berthier (1923 - 1994) Dwayne Pinkney, Cantor

Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way of the Lord, and all people shall see the salvation of our God. GOSPEL LESSON, P. 831 This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. HYMN
We sing together in Spanish and in English.

Isaiah 40:3; 52:10

Luke 1: 39 - 55 Amy Butler

Da Amor / Share His Love

SULLIVAN

Ms grande que la tierra es el amor de Dios Extenso y profundo ms que el mar. La vida abundante nos la da el Seor Amor que Dios en su Hijo al mundo quiso dar. Da amor contando lo que Dios hizo por ti Da amor viviendo por la fe Demuestra al mundo que Jess es real en ti Cada da vive en l. The love of God is broader than earths vast expanse Tis deeper and wider than the sea Love reaches out to all to bring abundant life For God so loved the world his only Son He gave. Share His love by telling what the Lord has done for you Share His love by sharing of your faith And show the world that Jesus Christ is real to you Every moment, every day.
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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORDS PRAYER Leah Grundset Davis 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 Doing Christmas Differently: Love All Amy Butler Air, from Water Music George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) Arr. Ted Hunter and Lynne Latham Nurmira Greenberg and Cheryl Branham

G IVING AND S ERVING

INVITATION MUSICAL OFFERING Marcela Estrada and Francisco Pereira A Babe Is Born, Op. 55 William Mathias (1934 - 1992) Calvary Chamber Singers Keevin Lewis, Organ Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

HYMN 50

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 Marcela Estrada and Francisco Pereira

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES
BLESSING ELISABETH FROST INVITATION HYMN 142 Leah Grundset Davis Amy Butler People, Look East
BESANON

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 Amy Butler Joy to the World George Friederic Handel (1685 1759) Arr. By Alben C. Whitworth Keevin Lewis, Organ

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 forward to 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. O Shepherd, Hear and Lead Your Flock. Words: Michael Morgan, 1999, 2011 Michael Morgan, admin. Faith Alive Christian Resources. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. Da Amor / Share His Love. Words: William J. Reynolds, transl. Daniel Len Ortiz, 1973 Broadman Press, Music Services Inc. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978. Adapt. 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved. Words reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-719662. Scripture passages for December 30, First Sunday after Christmas, are 1 Samuel 2: 18 - 20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3: 12 17; Luke 2: 41 - 52.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Christina Mein Abbasi; Sophie Cho, niece of Cindy Cho; Roberta Clyburn, sister of Janice Glover; Warren Ed Ernest, grandfather of Ashley Coates; Kevin Harvey, brother, and Sandra Harvey, aunt of Ryan Harvey; Bill Harward; Nell Ingham, family member of Kirsten Hancock, who died Friday, December 14; Stella Mary Joseph and Nesamani Joseph; Will NeSmith, friend of John Taylor; Al and Vivian Nielsen; Joe Novak, friend of Kim Sisk; Belinda Ann Oates, mother of Mark Brown; Doris Sulerzyski, mother of Ellen Sulerzyski; Virginia Teller. WORSHIP ADVENT CONSPIRACY, 2012 We all want our Christmas to be a lot of things. Full of joy. Memories. Happiness. Above all, we want it to be about Jesus. We dont want stress, or debt, or feeling like we missed the moment. Advent Conspiracy is a movement designed to help us slow down and experience a Christmas worth remembering. But doing this means doing things a little differently. A little creatively. ADVENT ACTIVITY All of us have people in our lives who are hard to love. Think about someone in your life whom youve had a hard time loving, and find a way this week to extend the olive branch of peace as you accept the challenge to Love All. ADVENT PRAYERS, 2012 Dont forget to take home the blue insert and keep the Advent Prayers with you each week. Thank you to all our contributors, and special thanks to Kristin Campbell who assembled the Advent Prayers. TODAY MISSION OFFERINGS. At Christmas time, your gifts to Calvarys Christmas offering helps to support a variety of mission projects, ministries, and missionaries around the world: December 23, Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering supports mission projects led by local Baptist leaders, helping the least of these around the world. In Cuba the offering supports the Seeds of Life project of Iglesia Bautista del Camino de Guanajay,

helping families to build patio gardens, providing healthy living, sustainability, and community development. ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR, helping to meet the needs of Calvary Womens Services, and Shalom Baptist Church in San Salvador. To learn more, visit the table in Woodward Hall after worship. Contact Myra, myra.ann.houser@gmail.com. 150TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT IDEAS Cookbooks, $15. T-shirts, $10. Anniversary Concert CDs, $10. Mugs, $5. Contact Jason Smith. SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC ACTIVITIES are on holiday break. Music for Kids resumes on January 6. Easter Festival Choir begins February 17. Plan now to join us! 2013 BUDGET Copies are available in the Narthex and church office. We will be voting on this budget during our Annual Meeting on January 27. OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2013 If you requested a boxed set of envelopes for 2012, they are available in the Narthex. If you would like a set of weekly or monthly envelopes, contact Paul Rosstead. Envelopes not picked up will be mailed Monday, January 14. LATINO FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS DINNER Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for worship and dinner in the Chapel. Contact Pastor Edgar. COMING UP CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Join us tomorrow evening for worship and live nativity in the Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. Cider and cookies in Woodward Hall at 6:00 p.m. and following the service. CHURCH OFFICES are closed December 25 through 29. Church staff will have access to email and remote voicemail. ADVENT CONSPIRACY, WEEK FIVE Join us next Sunday, December 30, as we hear from Calvary members who share their experience of Advent done differently. Allyson Robinson, Daniel Alczar-Romn, Jodi Smith, and Susan Sevier will be sharing during worship. SMALL GROUPS are on break until the season of Lent. Stay tuned for new information and updates! USHERS NEEDED for 2013. This is an easy and fun way to serve the Calvary community. Contact Courtney, courtney.rice@gmail.com. CHURCH STAFF
Cheryl Branham Director of Music (cbranham@calvarydc.org, ext. 136) Amy Butler Senior Pastor (abutler@calvarydc.org, ext. 121) Kristin Campbell Pastoral Intern (kcampbell@calvarydc.org) Leah Grundset Davis Associate Pastor (lgrundset@calvarydc.org, ext. 142) Saw Ler Htoo Missionary, Burmese Community (lerhtoo@hotmail.com) Al Jeter Supervisor of Maintenance (ajeter@calvarydc.org, ext. 128) Edgar Palacios Associate Pastor (epalacios@calvarydc.org, ext. 103) Paul Rosstead Church Administrator (prosstead@calvarydc.org, ext. 127) Jason Smith Ministry Assistant (jsmith@calvarydc.org, ext. 133)

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Avent Prayers, Sunday December 23, 2012

Staff: Micah 5:2-5a
Now you are walled around with a wall; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the ruler of Israel upon the cheek. 2But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. 4And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; 5and he shall be the one of peace. If the Assyrians come into our land and tread upon our soil, we will raise against them seven shepherds and eight installed as rulers. 5:2 Pero t, Beln Efrata, pequea para estar entre las familias de Jud, de ti me saldr el que ser Seor en Israel; y sus salidas son desde el principio, desde los das de la eternidad. 5:3 Pero los dejar hasta el tiempo que d a luz la que ha de dar a luz; y el resto de sus hermanos se volver con los hijos de Israel. 5:4 Y l estar, y apacentar con poder de Jehov, con grandeza del nombre de Jehov su Dios; y morarn seguros, porque ahora ser engrandecido hasta los fines de la tierra. 5:5 Y ste ser nuestra paz.

Leah Grundset Davis Soon and coming Christ, we pray that you might bring about fulfillment of our hearts, your world and your coming kingdom of God. Teach us to love. Amen. Amy Butler Lord, thank you for the loving way in which you feed and care for us and help us to live secure. May we be beacons of your love to a world that needs your hearing care. Amen. Paul Rosstead O God, we give thanks for the love you have shown all your people. Amen. Jason Smith O Ancient of Days, guard your loving presence in our hearts and minds this day and through this Advent season. Bring us closer to the one of peace as we find your way for our lives. Amen. Edgar Palacios God, this scripture expresses the prophecy of the time of hope and peace. Jesus, give this hope peace for your people. Amen.

Poinsettias have been given by:

The Alczar Family Chuck Andreatta, in memory of Millie Berry Demetrio Angdisen, in memory of Howard and Beth Sorrell Anonymous, in honor of the Calvary Staff, who bring such hard work and dedication to their jobs. Thank you. Alice Bartlett, in memory of her parents, Elva and Paul Bartlett Laura Beth Blythe-Goodman, in memory of Laura Hughes Susie and Laura Beth Blythe-Goodman, in memory of Grandmother Blythe, Grandpa Goodman and Amparo Palacios

The Blythe-Goodman Family, in memory of Donna Beth Blythe, Maxwell Goodman, and Richard Goodman, Sr. and in honor of the Church staff Grady and Joan Branham, in honor of their daughter, Cheryl Branham Edna Burneston, in memory of her husband, George Burneston and grandson, Jay Grove Amy Butler, in honor of Al and Vivian Nielsen, for their many years of dedicated service at Calvary and beyond, and for their enduring example of faithful living. Ken and Colleen Butler, in memory of Charles Farlow, Jean F. Wegel, Coleene Montz, Lea Greer, Dr. Everett W. Butler, Jr., Mrs. Virginia Butler, Stanley and Ada Botner, Mr. Everett W. Butler, Sr., and Ms. Mary Butler The Calvary Ushers, in memory of Flora Alexander Leah Grundset Davis, in honor of her Sunday school class Bill & Karla Fahey, in memory of Helen & Ron Fahey Kirsten Leigh Hancock, in memory of Rex Tyler Fleming, Marsha King, and Nell Ingham Barbara Hoffer, in memory of loved ones Ken M. Jue, in memory of loved ones Naw Hla Kyi, in memory of her parents and her niece's family Naw Aye Aye Lwin, in memory of her parents and younger sister The Mein Family, in memory of John Gordon Mein Mr. and Mrs. William H. Michael, Sr. and William H. Michael, Jr., in memory of loved ones Claudia Moore, in memory of loved ones Al and Vivian Nielsen and family, in memory of loved ones Kyin Oo, in memory of Khin Thein Han Oo Courtney Rice, in memory of her grandparents, Elmer and Pauline Rice, Clyde and Lillian Dougherty, and Rev. Brent Dugan Harold L. Ritchie, in memory of loved ones Paul Rosstead, in honor of his mother Dorothy Rosstead, sisters Kristine Smith and Barbara Cristy, nephews, nieces and grandniece Susan Sevier, in memory of Mabel, Jack and John Sevier, and Michael Paul Patterson Kim Sisk, in memory of Jay Sisk, Ed Sisk, Roger & Zylpha Sisk, and in honor of Clyde Sisk Ellen Sulerzyski, in memory of her father, Peter Sulerzyski and in honor of her mother, Doris Sulerzyski Jon, Karen, Jill and Jake Tupitza, in memory of their mother and grandmother, Sarah Helen Tupitza and in honor of their father and grandfather, Victor Tupitza Victor Tupitza, in memory of his wife, Sarah H. Tupitza Familia Vazquez-Cruz, in memory of Dorothea Rojas, greatgrandmother, Dolores Chavez, grandmother, and Nayely Martinez, cousin, and in honor of Calvary Baptist Church Gretchen White, in memory of her mother and father, Betty and Dick White