Calvary by the SeaLutheran Church
“Sharing the Blessing of God’s Grace with Aloha”
Current Sermon Series: Good for the Soul"How to become who God created you to be!"
7th Sunday after PentecostJuly 11, 2021
Sunday Worship at 10:00am
Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church5339 Kalanianaʻole Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96821
Office: 808.377.5477 - Office Hours: Tue.-Fri. 9am-3pmwww.calvarybythesea.org
Aloha! Welcome to Calvary by the Sea! It is God who calls us to worship and werespond in prayer and praise. Today’s worship experience includes both on-campus andonline communities. It is essential that we remain covid-safe, please follow theguidelines provided within your bulletin.
We are so glad you are here! Take a deep breath, look toward the ocean and know thatyou are loved and included here. If you are visiting us today, please kindly fill out aninformation card so that we may get to know you better.
Calvary by the Sea is a Jesus-centered community pursuing holy opportunities: doingjustice through feeding Oʻahu, prioritizing young people, seeking racial unity, includingour LGBTQIA+ siblings, welcoming ecumenical partners, and caring for our maturingcongregants for it takes a village to raise a child. We welcome ALL people and celebrateGod’s diversity of humanity. So glad you are in worship, and please stop by and sayhello after worship!
Much love,
Pastor Moses
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDECBTS Worship Band
COVENANTAL WORDS
SOUNDING OF THE PŪPlease gather as the sounding of the conch shell calls us to worship.
(Those at home, please respond with the bold print and sing along to the hymns in the safetyof your home. If you are in-person, please refrain from singing; however, you may participate
in the prayers and responses.)
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CALL TO WORSHIP AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We gather today with the one who created us.God calls us to worship.
There are many places to be.We choose to be here and in community.
We are commanded to pray continually.Giving thanks in every situation, because this is God’s will for us.
We rely on our spiritual leaders,because they watch over our whole being.
We are commanded to love one another.This is how everyone will know that we are Christ's disciples.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.For where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.
God’s goal is for us to become mature adults.To be fully grown, measured by the standard of the fullness of Christ.
Thank you for the indigenous Hawaiians who stewarded this land.We acknowledge the land on which we stand and are grateful for the faithful stewardship ofindigenous Hawaiians.
We stand in solidarity with Native Hawaiians and seek to build bridges of unity.We confess to our complicity and pray for reconciliation with our neighbors and land.
Amen.
GREETINGThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.And also with you.
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GATHERING HYMN
ELW 715 - CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT
Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you.Make us your own, your holy people; light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness.Christ, be our light! Shine in Your church gathered today.
Longing for peace, our world is troubled; Longing for hope, many despair.Your word alone has power to save us. Make us your living voice.
Many the gift, many the people. Many the hearts that yearn to belong.Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come.
Text and music © 1993 Bernadette Farrell, admin. OCP Publications
GATHERING SONG
BETTER IS ONE DAY
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord almightyFor my soul longs and even faints for you
For here my heart is satisfied within your presenceI sing beneath the shadow of your wings
Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your houseBetter is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask and I would seek: To see your beautyTo find you in the place your glory dwells
My heart and flesh cry out for you, the living GodYour Spirit's water to my soul; I've tasted and I've seen
Come once again to me; I will draw near to you
CCLI Song # 1097451; Matt Redman; © 1995 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
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CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God,the God of manna,the God of miracles,the God of mercy.Amen.
Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance,let us confess our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
God, our provider,help us.It is hard to believe there is enough to share.We question your ways when they differ from the waysof the world in which we live.We turn to our own understandingrather than trusting in you.We don't accept what is good for the soul.Let us become what you created us to be.Amen.
Beloved people of God:in Jesus, the manna from heaven,you are fed and nourished.By Jesus, the worker of miracles,there is always more than enough.Through Jesus,☩ the bread of life,you are shown God’s mercy:you are forgiven and loved into abundant life.Amen.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray together.
O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, yourservants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey yourcommandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live inpeace and quietness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
THE PEACE
The peace and the aloha of Christ be with you always.And also with you.
(Share the peace from afar with one another.)
WE HEAR THE WORD
FIRST READING: HEBREWS 13:1-3; 7-8; 17
1 Keep loving each other like family. 2 Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, becauseby doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it. 3 Remember prisoners as ifyou were in prison with them, and people who are mistreated as if you were in their place.
7 Remember your leaders who spoke God’s word to you. Imitate their faith as you consider theway their lives turned out. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
17 Rely on your leaders and defer to them, because they watch over your whole being aspeople who are going to be held responsible for you. They need to be able to do this withpleasure and not with complaints about you, because that wouldn’t help you.
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PSALM READING: PSALM 133
1 Look at how good and pleasing it iswhen families live together as one!
2 It is like expensive oil poured over the head,running down onto the beard—
Aaron’s beard!—which extended over the collar of his robes.
3 It is like the dew on Mount Hermonstreaming down onto the mountains of Zion,because it is there that the Lord has commanded the blessing:
everlasting life.
Word of God. Word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
ELW 884 - HOʻONANI I KA MAKUA MAU (Doxology)
Ho‘onani i ka Makua mau; Ke Keiki me ka ‘Uhane nōKe Akua mau ho‘omaika‘i pū, Ko kēia ao ko kēlā ao. ‘Āmene.
BEFORE THE GOSPEL READING
Today’s Gospel reading is from the book of John beginning in the 13th Chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL READING: JOHN 13:33-35
33 Little children, I’m with you for a little while longer. You will look for me—but, just as I toldthe Jewish leaders, I also tell you now—‘Where I’m going, you can’t come.’ 34 “I give you a newcommandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. 35This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
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SERMONThe Rev. Dr. Moses D. Barrios
HYMN OF THE DAY
BEATITUDES SONG
Blessed are the poor in spirit; Theirs is the kingdom of heavenBlessed are all those who mourn; They will be comforted
Blessed are the meek; For they will inherit the earthBlessed are all of those who thirst for righteousness
They are the ones who will be filled evermore, filled forevermore
And great is their reward; And great can be His reward for you and me
Blessed are the merciful; They'll be shown mercyBlessed are the pure in heart; They will see God
Blessed are the ones who bring peace; They will be called children of God
Blessed are the ones who’ve endured persecutionLiving for all that is right theirs is the kingdom
And when they are falsely accused they can rejoice; evermore rejoice
Blessed are the poor in spirit; Theirs is the kingdom of heavenBlessed are all those who mourn; They will be comforted; Amen
CCLI Song # 7132591; Tommy Walker; © 2019 WeMobile Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let us come before the triune God in prayer.A brief silence.
Holy parent, you welcome your people into one family and gather all things to yourself. Bestowyour grace upon your beloved church, lavish your wisdom upon us, and redeem us from ourfaults, that by our witness all might praise your glory.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Aloha ke Akua. (God is love, love is God.)
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Awesome Creator, you steadfastly tend to the smallest of seeds and the mightiest of sycamoretrees. Spring up green growth from the earth, nourish the growth of fruit, grain, and othercrops, and bless the work of farmers and laborers.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Aloha ke Akua.
God of the oppressed, turn the ears of those who are in power to the voices of prophets in ourown day. Protect those who speak difficult truths when it is risky to do so.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Aloha ke Akua.God of strength, you are near to those who endure difficulty. Comfort all who are survivors ofviolence, guard the refugee and the immigrant, and protect all those who are victims ofprejudice and discrimination.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Aloha ke Akua.
God of love, we pray for this holy house and all those who worship here. We pray especially forthose whose efforts behind the scenes often go unnoticed; for the custodians andmaintenance workers, for our office staff, and for all of our volunteers.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Aloha ke Akua.
A time for prayer requests, and thanksgiving led by Pastor Moses
We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace.Amen.
INVITATION TO STEWARDSHIP
We give of our time, talent and treasure.
(Download the Tithe.ly app)
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OFFERTORY SONG
AVE MARIA
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecumBenedicta tu in mulieribus et benedictus; fructus ventris, tui Jesus
Sancta Maria, Sancta MariaMaria, ora pro nobis, nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora, in hora mortis nostrae; Amen, Amen
J.S. Bach, Charles Gounod; Public domain
OFFERING PRAYER
Jesus, Bread of life,you have set this table with your very self,and called us to the feast of plenty.Gather what has been sown among us,and strengthen us in this meal.Make us to be what we receive here,your body for the life of the world.Amen.
WE PARTAKE OF THE MEAL
PREPARATION FOR THE MEAL
Please open your communion bag, and open and hold your communion cup/wafer.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord be with you. And also with you.Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.It is indeed right, our duty and our joy.
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD'S PRAYER
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 trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Amen.
PARTAKE OF COMMUNION
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
WE ARE SENTBLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep youThe Lord smile on you, shine God’s light upon youThe Lord lift you, turn God’s face towards you.Give you God’s peace, give you God’s peace.Amen.
SENDING HYMN
NANI KEALOHA I PAʻA (ELW 656 - Blest Be the Tie that Binds)
Nani ke aloha i paʻa, na Kristiano kupaʻaKa hui ona kini o kahi manaʻo i like me kela maʻoʻAuwamo na Kaumaha, pau puno na luʻuluʻu
A kulu like na wai maka aloha, no kela, no keia a mau
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Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian loveThe fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above
Author: John Fawcett (1782); Tune: DENNIS (Nägeli)
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. You are the body of Christ.Created to be you in this world.Thanks be to God.
DISMISSAL GUIDELINES
POSTLUDECBTS Worship Band
TODAY, JULY 4, 2021
SENIOR PASTOR: The Rev. Dr. Moses D. BarriosDIRECTOR OF MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS: Nicole Teresa Uʻilani DeCaires, a.k.a. Nikki Dee(Bandleader/Arranger; Vocals, Piano, Ukulele)ASSISTANT BANDLEADER: Alika Lyman (Upright Bass, Guitar, Vocals)HOUSE BAND MEMBERS: Kalei Yamanoha (Organ, Accordion, Lap Steel Guitar, Trombone)and Wil Tafolo (Guitar, Bass, Vocals)GUEST MUSICIANS: Elijah Oguma (Drums); Nackil Sung (Offertory Song)LIVE PRODUCTION SUPPORT: Jon Lowry, Michael May, Kaui Lucas, Fletcher YoungONLINE PRODUCTION SUPPORT: Erin DayWELCOME/REGISTRATION CENTER: Becky TaylorWORSHIP ASSISTANT: Susan Winklareth
All other liturgy pieces: Sundays and Seasons Copyright© 2021 Augsburg Fortress.Streaming permission for this service obtained from One License.net A-714410 and Christian Copyright Licensing, LLC.
CCLI License # 21055592. All rights reserved.
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CBTS SAFE PRACTICESIt is essential that we remain covid-safe. All attending church must follow these precautions:
● We ask that families register prior to attending service each week. It’s easy—just click
on the link in Calvary Caller or visit our website. Attendance is limited and will ensure
social distancing.
● Masks must be worn and a six-foot distance maintained at all times, inside and outside
the sanctuary.
● The service will include communion using pre-packaged wafer and juice.
● Nikki Dee, our Director of Music and Worship Arts will sing the hymns and songs, rather
than the congregation, but we can all participate in prayers and responses.
● Attendees will check-in at the welcome table, pick up a bulletin and communion kit, and
provide information for contact tracing purposes. Please arrive a few minutes early!
● There will be a calabash near the main doors of the sanctuary for donations. We would
appreciate your using a check rather than cash.
● Sunday School for kids is coming soon – July 25th is the next Sunday School.
● If you have a prayer request, we ask you to write it out at the front desk before service
for Pastor Moses to read. Prayer requests from the Zoom service will also be read.
● After service, we would ask everyone to leave the sanctuary, but feel free to have
fellowship outside — under the Hau Tree Arbor or by the ocean.
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CBTS KIDS
**YOUTH MINISTRY**Discovery & Adventure TOGETHER!
Wednesday, 7/21/215:30-7:00 PM
Location:Oceanfront/Sanctuary
Details:
Food, Fun, Faith, Friends!
**SAVE THE DATE!** CBTS KIDS PRESENTS:
"ADVENTURE ISLAND"VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021DATES: JULY 26-30ALL Preschool - 6th Grade
Register at: www.calvarybythesea.org/cbts-kids
**SUNDAY SCHOOL GRAND OPENING 3.0**BRING THE KIDS TO CHURCH!
Sunday School will resume on July 25th at 10:00am.Classes are for Preschool through 5th Grade.
This is a safe and fun environment for your keiki to meet Jesus and learn biblical truth fromfriends and dedicated leaders. At CBTS KIDS, we want our keiki to LOVE being at church!
Please register at www.calvarybythesea.org/cbts-kids
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**SAVE THE DATE!** Friday, July 23rd:
Register at www.calvarybythesea.org
**CALVARY IN THE SEA**Join us in stewardship of creation!
Help us remove invasive macroalgae that can smother Hawaii's coral reefs.
Saturday, July 24th @ 9:00 a.m. at the oceanfront
(Gloves/Boots available for use)
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*GIVE OF YOUR TREASURE*
Giving to CBTS should be EASY!
Give via Simply Giving - [automatic bank to bank giving] Forms available at welcome table or email us at [email protected]
*GIVE OF YOUR TIME*Volunteer to serve at our Food Bank, sign up at [email protected]
*GIVE OF YOUR TALENT*Volunteer for ministry by sending email to [email protected] or by addingyour name to a sign-up sheet.
*ON-CAMPUS WORSHIP*Register for on-campus worship at www.calvarybythesea.org
Sunday, 7/4/21Worship Attendance: 536 (On-Campus: 92 / On-line: 444)Giving Received: 2,339.61
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