THE PEOPLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH GATHER

THE WORSHIP

OF

GOD

JANUARY 8, 2017

EPIPHANY 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.

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G ATHERING FOR WORSHIP PRELUDE

Improvisation on GLORIA John Dautzenberg, Organ

WELCOME

Reverend Zehyoue

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP God’s bright star o’er his head, Wise Men three to him led Kneel they low by his bed, lay their gifts before him Praise him and adore him. Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! PROCESSION HYMN

Personent Hodie from Piae Cantiones (1582) Sanctuary Choir

The First Noel Traditional English Carol/arr. David Willcocks

The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, in a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Refrain. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel: Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star, shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. Refrain. And by the light of that same star, three wise men came from country far To seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Refrain. Then entered in those wise men three, full rev’rently upon their knee And offered there in his presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Refrain. Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with his blood creation hath bought. Refrain. 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.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Eugenia Reyes

¡Escuchen todos! Dios esta preparando algo nuevo. Dios ya esta cultivando algo nuevo aquí en este lugar. Listen! God is calling us to a new vision. God is already calling us into the world. ¡Escuchen todos! Dios esta demonstrado un camino nuevo. Dios ha demonstrado el camino en Jesucristo. Come! Let us worship and follow Christ together! Let us be renewed in this journey of faith. Amen! MORNING PRAYER

Yolanda Appiah-Kubi, Deacon of the Week

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Yolanda Appiah-Kubi

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 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

Reverend Zehyoue

MUSICAL MEDITATION, HYMN 172 Choir sings verses 1-4. All join in singing verse 5 with Refrain.

We Three Kings KINGS OF ORIENT

Sanctuary Choir and Congregation Rachel Alcazar, Conductor

L ISTENING FOR THE W ORD OF G OD HEBREW LESSON

Isaiah/ Isaías 60:1-6 Carol Blythe

1Arise,

shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. 1Levántate,

resplandece; porque ha venido tu luz, y la gloria de Jehová ha nacido sobre ti. 2 Porque he aquí que tinieblas cubrirán la tierra, y oscuridad las naciones; mas sobre ti amanecerá Jehová, y sobre ti será vista su gloria. 3 Y andarán las naciones a tu luz, y los reyes al resplandor de tu nacimiento. 4 Alza tus ojos alrededor y mira, todos éstos se han juntado, vinieron a ti; tus hijos vendrán de lejos, y tus hijas serán llevadas en brazos. 5 Entonces verás, y resplandecerás; se maravillará y ensanchará tu corazón, porque se haya vuelto a ti la multitud del mar, y las riquezas de las naciones hayan venido a ti. 6 Multitud de camellos te cubrirá; dromedarios de Madián y de Efa; vendrán todos los de Sabá; traerán oro e incienso, y publicarán alabanzas de Jehová.

EPISTLE LESSON

Ephesians/ Efesios 3:1-12 Tim Shaw

1This

is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles: 2for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, 3and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. 1Por

esta causa yo Pablo, prisionero de Cristo Jesús por vosotros los gentiles: 2 si es que habéis oído de la administración de la gracia de Dios que me fue dada para con vosotros; 3 que por revelación me fue declarado el misterio, como antes lo he escrito brevemente, 4 leyendo lo cual podéis entender cuál sea mi conocimiento en el misterio de Cristo, 5 misterio que en otras generaciones no se dio a conocer a los hijos de los hombres, como ahora es revelado a sus santos apóstoles y profetas por el Espíritu: 6 que los gentiles son coherederos y miembros del mismo cuerpo, y copartícipes de la promesa en Cristo Jesús por medio del evangelio, 7 del cual yo fui hecho ministro por el don de la gracia de Dios que me ha sido dado según la operación de su poder. 8 A mí, que soy menos que el más pequeño de todos los santos, me fue dada esta gracia de anunciar entre los gentiles el evangelio de las inescrutables riquezas de Cristo, 9 y de aclarar a todos cuál sea la dispensación del misterio escondido desde los siglos en Dios, que creó todas las cosas; 10 para que la multiforme sabiduría de Dios sea ahora dada a conocer por medio de la iglesia a los principados y potestades en los lugares celestiales, 11 conforme al propósito eterno que hizo en Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor, 12 en quien tenemos seguridad y acceso con confianza por medio de la fe en él. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) Zain Shariff, Cantor

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Where is the child who is born king of the Jews? We observed his star, and have come to pay him homage. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! (Matthew 2, adapted) GOSPEL LESSON 1Cuando

Mateo/ Matthew 2:1-12 Daniel Alcazar Roman

Jesús nació en Belén de Judea en días del rey Herodes, vinieron del oriente a Jerusalén unos magos, 2 diciendo: ¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos, que ha nacido? Porque su estrella hemos visto en el oriente, y venimos a adorarle. 3 Oyendo esto, el rey Herodes se turbó, y toda Jerusalén con él. 4 Y convocados todos los principales sacerdotes, y los escribas del pueblo, les preguntó dónde había de nacer el Cristo. 5 Ellos le dijeron: En Belén de Judea; porque así está escrito por el profeta: 6 Y tú, Belén, de la tierra de Judá, No eres la más pequeña entre los príncipes de Judá; Porque de ti saldrá un guiador, Que apacentará[a] a mi pueblo Israel. 7 Entonces Herodes,

llamando en secreto a los magos, indagó de ellos diligentemente el tiempo de la aparición de la estrella; 8 y enviándolos a Belén, dijo: Id allá y averiguad con diligencia acerca del niño; y cuando le halléis, hacédmelo saber, para que yo también vaya y le adore. 9 Ellos, habiendo oído al rey, se fueron; y he aquí la estrella que habían visto en el oriente iba delante de ellos, hasta que llegando, se detuvo sobre donde estaba el niño. 10 Y al ver la estrella, se regocijaron con muy grande gozo. 11 Y al entrar en la casa, vieron al niño con su madre María, y postrándose, lo adoraron; y abriendo sus tesoros, le ofrecieron presentes: oro, incienso y mirra. 12 Pero siendo avisados por revelación en sueños que no volviesen a Herodes, regresaron a su tierra por otro camino. 1In

the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ” 7Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 9When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. PRAYERS FOR CALVARY AND LORD’S PRAYER After the Pastoral Prayer, we invite everyone to pray the Lord’s Prayer aloud, in your native language.

Reverend Zehyoue

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

Gold, Frankincense, and Brown Paper Bags Reverend Maria Swearingen Reverend Sally Sarratt

SACRED SILENCE You prepare a table for me in the presence of all my fears. Me has preparado un banquete en la presencia de todos mis temores. (–Psalm/Salmo 23:5; trans. Nan Merrill)

SHARING COMMUNION HYMN This hymn might be new to you. Listen as the Choir sings; All sing a repeat in Spanish, then English.

Aquí estoy contigo no temas Do Not Be Afraid, I Am With You YOU ARE MINE

Aquí estoy contigo, no temas. Yo por nombre te llame. Ven y sígueme, Yo te llevaré: te amo y contigo estoy. Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home: I love you and you are mine. INVITATION TO THE TABLE

Reverend Swearingen

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Reverend Swearingen

We are a fearful people, O God. And the fears that many of us carry are not unjustified. Black lives, brown lives, queer lives, women’s lives, so many lives, bearing the weight of the world’s violence and discord on their very bodies. In our confessions, we acknowledge the fears of the dispossessed, and together we seek to transform those fears into solidarity, community, and love. We cannot do this alone, O God. Together we follow the Star, together we kneel before the infant King, together we relinquish our power and privilege, together we trust the good gifts you give us for the journey. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Reverend Sarratt

“Fear not,” says the angel of the Lord. “No temas,” nos dice el angel de Jehova. “Donde esté tu riqueza, allí estará también tu corazón.” “Where your treasure is, so will your heart be also.” Together, we receive the gift of God’s presence in our lives, transforming our fear into courage, our mourning into gladness, and our violence into love. Amen. GIVING THANKS

Reverend Sarratt

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. COMMUNION MEDITATION All join in singing the Refrain, as directed.

Pan de Vida Bob Hurd and Pia Moriarty Sanctuary Choir and Congregation Zain Shariff, Cantor Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor. Cup of blessing, blood of Christ the Lord. At this table the last shall be first. Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor.

G IVING AND S ERVING INVITATION TO GIVE AND TO SERVE

Becky Vaughn and Eugenia Reyes

MUSICAL OFFERING

A la nanita nana (Murm’ring a Lullaby) Mexican Folk Song/arr. David Eddleman Sanctuary Choir Angelica Angdisen, Piano Murmuring a lullaby to the infant lowly, sing softly: E-a … See how my child is sleeping in holy slumber, blest baby Hush, there within the cradle quietly swaying Lies him for whom the prophets long past were praying The fountain is running clearly, laughing and sparkling Sad nightingale is singing deep in the forest: E-a … Murmuring a lullaby: E-a … (-Poetic translation by Eddleman)

HYMN 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

Eugenia Reyes

B ECOMING D ISCIPLES INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN 150

Reverend Zehyoue Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN

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. BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Reverend Sarratt Reverend Swearingen Improvisation on ANTIOCH John Dautzenberg, Organ

During the Postlude, please remain in the Sanctuary and gather in the front pews for a brief Special Business Meeting. If you are visiting with us, we invite you to stay for the meeting or you may move into Woodward Hall, left as you exit the Sanctuary, for refreshments and a time of fellowship during Coffee Hour. We look forward to meeting you there! Families with babies and young children: for your convenience, there are changing tables in the Parents’ Room, balcony level on the right side, and downstairs in the nursery. Aquí estoy contigo no temas/Do not be afraid, I am with you. Words and Music: David Haas, ©1991 GIA Publications Inc. Make Us One. Words and Music: Carol Cymbala, ©1991 Word Music and Carol Joy Music, Integrated Copyright Group. Pan de Vida. Words: Bob Hurd and Pia Moriarty, ©1988 Hurd y Moriarty. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Chalice 50. Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Gilbert H. Vieira, ©1989 United Methodist Publishing House. The First Noel, Chalice 151. Words: Traditional English Carol; Music: arr David Willcocks, ©1961 Oxford University Press. Words reprinted under CCLI #430459 and OneLicense.net #A-719662. All rights reserved.

Lectionary Passages for January 15, Second Sunday after the Epiphany, are Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42. REMEMBER IN PRAYER New this week: New this week: Joan Branham, Cheryl Branham’s mother. Carmen Angdisen; Demy Angdisen; Theresa Beaton; Maria Bensussen, Ryan Harvey’s grandmother; Sara Bermúdez, Lorena Pereira’s mother; Sue Bollinger, Michelle Harris-Love’s mother; Dylan Canfield, Laura Canfield’s nephew; Cristina Chacón; Roberta Clyburn, Janice Glover’s sister; Mileeyah Crudup, Betty Crudup’s granddaughter; Melo dos Santos, mother-in-law of Raimundo Barreto; Denny Duffell, John Appiah-Duffell’s father; Dick Glandt, former member; Jenny Goon; Janet Grove; Paula Harrison, Claudia Moore's cousin; Berniece and Bill Harward; Sabrina Jawed’s father; Lucy Johnson, Jackie Wright’s grandmother; The family and friends of Paul Johnson, Rachel Johnson’s uncle, who died Sunday, December 25; Saul Kerner, John Appiah-Duffell's brother-in-law; Marsha Keys, Terry Greene’s wife; Jessica Long, Beverly Fahey’s daughter-in-law; Carmen Myers, Theresa Beaton’s cousin; Al Nielsen; Amelia Powell, Andrea Powell’s mother; Paul Rice; Harold Ritchie; Ruby Shepherd; Elijah SimpsonSundell, Cheryl Branham’s student; Sunny Soto’s mother; Bob Tiller; Victor Tupitza; 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. The Dakota Access Pipeline. Our nation as we unify in the coming months during government leader transitions; people targeted with hate crimes. The continued strife in Aleppo, Syria, especially the civilians impacted by war. Peace in our world, especially those impacted by war, violence and government turmoil. Pray also for Calvary’s Ministerial Search Committee and Pastoral Candidates. TODAY CALVARY WELCOMES REVEREND SALLY SARRATT AND REVEREND MARIA SWEARINGEN, who join us in worship as Pastoral Candidates. After a long period of hard work and discernment, Calvary’s Ministerial Selection Committee presents these two to share the Senior Pastor role as Co-Pastors. Maria and Sally have been visiting and meeting with Calvary members this weekend, and today they join us in worship. Welcome, Sally and Maria—thank you for sharing your gifts with us today! MEET-AND-GREET MORNING ACTIVITIES. Everyone is invited to gather in Palacios Chapel this morning, and spend some time getting to know Pastors Maria and Sally. Join the Latino Fellowship for breakfast, beginning 9:00 a.m., and stay on for Adult Sunday School Q&A in the Chapel, beginning 9:45 a.m. All are welcome! SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING AND VOTE. Today in the Sanctuary, immediately following worship, Calvary will participate in a Special Business Meeting, to take action on the recommendation of the Ministerial Selection Committee. Calvary will vote on the future of our Senior Pastor position. All are invited to gather, front and center in the Sanctuary, during the organ Postlude. THANKS TO TODAY’S MUSICIANS! Thanks to Rachel Alcazar, age 10, who conducts Sanctuary Choir to benefit the Shalom Scholarship; to Angelica Angdisen, age 13, who accompanies Sanctuary Choir at the piano today; to Sanctuary Choir members; and to Calvary staff musicians, baritone Zain Shariff and organist John Dautzenberg; to Erika Straus, Teresa Blessing and Morris Thomas, who join us in Sanctuary Choir while our Section Leaders are away. Bravo to all, and thank you for sharing your gifts with us! CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL. Kids for Christ (KFC, grades K-2) and Spirit Powered Youth (SPY, grades 3-5) meet together in Room G319, Sundays 9:45-11:00 a.m. Bringing Faith Forward class (BFF, grades 612) meets in G310/311. Check out our blog, calvarybff.wordpress.com. Join us! THREE KINGS DAY FAMILY PARTY. Join us for festive celebration! Bring the whole family to the Three Kings Day Family Party, 1:00 p.m. in Shallenberger Hall. PASTOR ERICA IS AWAY at the annual Gay Christian Network Conference. She returns to the office Tuesday, January 10.

COMING UP THEOLOGY ON DRAFT meets each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. in Butler Hall. Contact Pastor Elijah. ARISE: A QUEER THEOLOGY COLLABORATIVE meets the second Wednesday of each month; we resume January 11. Arise is an ecumenical discussion and study group for any LGBTQ-identified people. Contact Pastor Erica for information. DOWNTOWN SOCIAL CLUB. Calvary hosts this program for residents of St. Elizabeth's Hospital on the first and third Thursdays of each month. We resume January 12. To volunteer, contact Carol Blythe. FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB. Join FMMC each Friday at noon in Palacios Chapel for free weekly chamber music concerts at Calvary. All are invited. We take a break on Inauguration Day, January 20. TAKE ACTION! DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS! ANTI-HARASSMENT TRAINING by author and activist, Marty Langelan, will be hosted by Hyattsville Mennonite Church (4217 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD; Metro stop: Prince George’s Plaza) Saturday, January 14, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Marty is the past president of the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, and an expert on everyday nonviolence, harassment, and communitybased intervention. Come for a toolkit of effective, everyday, nonviolent techniques you can use to reduce bigotry, harassment, and violence. To register, email Michelle Burkholder: [email protected] ASAP! ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL. All are invited to join us in Butler Hall as we continue our study of Reading Between the Lines: Exploring Our Story through Biblical Stories, an Alliance of Baptist series covering Advent and Epiphany. We resume our study next Sunday, January 15, 9:45 a.m. LATINO FELLOWSHIP meets in Palacios Chapel, for Adult Spanish Sunday School and discussion on the book Herencia e Identidad: Historia, principios, y practicas Bautistas, by author Rev. Angel Luis Gutierrez. Contact Eugenia Reyes for more information. We resume next Sunday, 9:45 a.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SUNDAY. Join us next Sunday, January 15, as we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during worship on Beloved Community Sunday. BOARD MEETING will be held next Sunday, January 15. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING will be Sunday, January 22 in the Palacios Chapel, following worship. Be sure to stay for lunch and this important time of decision-making regarding Calvary leadership for 2017.

C HURCH S TAFF Sabra Barrett Cheryl Branham Saw Ler Htoo Al Jeter Erica Lea Paul Rosstead Elijah Zehyoue

Communications/Administrative Assistant ([email protected], ext. 124) Director of Music ([email protected], ext. 136) 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) Pastoral Resident ([email protected], ext. 133)

Yolanda Appiah-Kubi

Deacon of the Week ([email protected]) C ALVARY B APTIST C HURCH

755 Eighth Street NW Washington DC 20001

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