THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH OCTOBER 16, 2016

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1 THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH OCTOBER 16, 2016 BECOMING AWARE The Unjust Judge, like the Good Samaritan and the Unjust Steward, is another notable example of Jesus use of an anti-hero. Never having been to a theological seminary, he was blessedly free of the professional theologian s fear of using bad people as illustrations of the goodness of God. There is an old seminarian s joke that stigmatizes this don tlet-god-be-disreputable attitude perfectly: You go to seminary to learn about all the things God couldn t possibly have done, and then you go to church to ask God to do them anyway. ~Robert Capon, Parables of Grace RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL Some traditions ring Sanctus Bells to call worshippers attention to the holy. (Sanctus means holy or sacred. ) Today, the Sanctus Bell rings to signify the holy around, among, and within us. PRELUDE Prelude in B minor Frédéric Chopin THE INVOCATION Tammerie Day * THE CALL TO WORSHIP One: I lift my eyes up to the mountains, from where does my help come? Many: My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. One: We look not to the mountains or valleys, even heaven or earth, Many: For God is found among us. One: Wherever two or three are gathered in Christ s name, Many: God is here among us. One: Come, let us worship the God of Creation, the God of people, the God of Community. All: Let us follow Jesus and worship together united in faith. * HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory 464 CWM RHONDDA * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST One: The peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace.

2 * SONG OF PRAISE Gloria WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please pass the Friendship Registers found on each row. Complete the requested information and then pass it back down the row. Thank you for worshipping with us at Binkley! Stephanie Ford LISTENING OUR KNOWN JOYS AND CONCERNS DISCIPLINE OF SILENCE THE MORNING PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER (New Zealand/Maori Version) Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven:

3 The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. HEBREW SCRIPTURE Genesis 32:22-31 * HYMN Community of Christ 655 LEONI GOSPEL LESSON Luke 18:1-8 One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON Persistence Tammerie Day SILENT REFLECTION GIVING & RESPONDING SENTENCES OF STEWARDSHIP Linda Vaughn OFFERTORY Waltz in B minor Chopin * DOXOLOGY Please sign with the leader or simply sing. LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

4 * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Restless Weaver 658 BEACH SPRING If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are invited to come forward during the first verse of the hymn to be welcomed and received. * RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Mazurka in C Major Chopin Upon leaving the sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the postlude as their final act of worship. Guests, welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Please leave us your information in the Friendship Register so we can get to know you better. The flowers on the communion table are given in honor of Lillian and Howard Lee for their years of service to the church and community by Number One Dishwasher. We welcome Tammerie Day to the pulpit this morning. Tammerie is a supervisory candidate at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC, supervising chaplain interns in this Level 1 trauma center. She holds the Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin. After a 20 year career in corporate communications, Tammerie entered the ministry and obtained an M.Div. from Brite Divinity School and a Ph.D. in theology from Southern Methodist University. For the last 15 years, while pastoring and teaching in university and seminary settings, she has provided leadership to congregations and other organizations developing social justice ministries grounded in resilient spiritualities and accountable relationships. She is the author of Constructing Solidarity (published by Palgrave Macmillian in 2012), and numerous journal and magazine articles. Binkley at Barbee s: Our Chancel Choir, along with Dr. McFaul, are worshipping with Barbee s Chapel this morning as part of our ongoing partnership with that congregation. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by Nan Pardington, piano. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. Music reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net A Thank you for serving in the Nursery Jeanine Gangloff, Hser Ku, Tay Nay Sar, and Sierra Bradshaw-Kriemer. * The Congregation standing as each is able.

5 WELCOME TO BINKLEY! Binkley Baptist Church is a community of faith on a journey that calls for questioning, humility and conviction. As followers of Jesus, we embrace spiritual growth, mutual care, and service, assured that as we serve our neighbors, we joyfully serve God. Intentionally inclusive, we welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and cultures, respecting diverse religious experiences within the church and beyond. We invite others to join us in our commitment to peace, justice, and care for creation. In a spirit of Christian love, we welcome you. The mission of Binkley Baptist Church is building compassionate and joyful community, freely exploring spiritual paths, and pursuing justice and peace in the way of Jesus. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 10/16 Binkley at Barbee s 8:45 am Early Worship Chapel 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Tammerie Day preaching Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge Monday 10/17 7:00 pm Church Council Choir Room Tuesday 10/18 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Adult Christian Formation Team Lounge Wednesday 10/19 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Series Lounge 6:00 pm Children s Choir Room 15 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 10/20 9:30 am Grounds Committee Library Sunday 10/23 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching 3:00 pm Marj Boltz Memorial Service Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge

6 YOU ARE INVITED TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES Oct. 19, 5:30 pm, Lounge: Please join the Binkley family for an evening of table conversation and fellowship facilitated by Marcus McFaul. We will follow this new format once per month going forward. Children are welcome for dinner from 5:30-6 pm and are then invited to participate in Children s Choir. Meal is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Please check Event in the Friendship Register or contact the office (office@binkleychurch.org) by Tuesday at noon to make a reservation. THE FALL BINKLEY OPEN Oct. 25, 10 am, Southwick Golf Course: Join us for a fun day of golf and good fellowship. Members and friends of Binkley Baptist Church are invited. Cost is $30 and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and a hotdog, drink, and chips at the turn. Please contact Joe Clontz if you are interested: jclontz42@gmail.com or Registration deadline is October 23. HELP THE HOMELESS AT PROJECT CONNECT Oct. 27, Hargraves Community Center: Project Connect serves individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by connecting them with a wide variety of resources and services in a convenient one-day, one-stop shop, including health and dental care, housing counseling, legal aid, social services, education and job counseling, and more. Volunteers are needed. For information on volunteering, visit or contact tmay@orangecountync.gov. PRAY FOR THE BINKLEY YOUTH GROUP: The Youth Group is on retreat at the Nantahala River this weekend. We love getting wet and supporting one another on the rapids but we need your prayers for safety in all of our travels. HELP HURRICANE MATTHEW VICTIMS: One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) supports disaster relief, development projects, and refugee ministries of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. OGHS brings together over 10 denominations across the US to support local and worldwide relief aid. If you are looking for a way to support people affected by Hurricane Matthew and its aftermath of flooding, OGHS is one possibility. Go to to contribute online or you may write a check to Binkley with OGHS in the item section to offer your support. Thank you to all who are willing to pray or offer support in other ways. The University Mall is collecting food donations for hurricane victims in conjunction with the Food Bank of Eastern and Central NC. Food, paper products, and household cleaning supplies are needed. Visit foodbankcenc.com for more details. Collection boxes will be at various locations in the mall through October 19. GIVE ONLINE: The Finance and Stewardship Committees are pleased to offer online giving at Binkley! Using the tithe.ly app, you can simply and securely contribute to the church using your computer or device. Visit the GIVE section of the Binkley website to learn more, or check out the October issue of the Binkley Beacon for an extensive FAQ on online giving. You can also contact Duane Gilbert at business@binkleychurch.org if you have further questions. SHARE YOUR GRATITUDE: Gratitude is a year-long practice for many of us, but this time of year brings special emphasis to thankfulness. For the November issue of the Binkley Beacon, we want to know what you are grateful for. Send us your stories so we can share our gratitude with one another through the holiday season. Submissions (electronic only, please) are due by noon on October 18 to office@binkleychurch.org. HELP US TIDY UP: In an effort to keep our shared workspace tidy, we ask that you please check the office workroom for any items you may have left behind. Items that cannot be identified will be discarded or donated by October 17. Going forward, any unidentified items left in the workroom will be discarded or donated without notice. If you need to leave something on the counter or table, please label it with your name, the item s purpose, and the date you expect it to be picked up. Thank you for your cooperation!

7 COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF: We are currently unable to receive voic s at the Binkley office. If you cannot reach the staff during business hours, please use , or you may call the ministerial staff on their cell phones: Marcus: ; Dale: ; Stephanie: ; Daniel: We apologize for any inconvenience. Update: By necessity, we are moving forward with a new state-of-the-art phone system, which will be installed within the next few weeks. After initial startup costs, we will be saving on our monthly payments as compared to our current plan with AT&T. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we resolve this matter, and thank you to Gary Stutts and Steve Jernigan for guiding us through the upgrade process. We look forward to restoring full communication with our members and friends!

8 BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Caroline Lindsay Swanson-Boyd family Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Ellen Stutts Bradshaw Family Melissa Moore Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Kara Richards-Baker Judy Sordean Carl Henley Bob Seymour Martha Henderson Sue Schroeder Jim Pike The memorial service for Marj Boltz will take place on Sunday, October 23, at 3 pm. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Lynda Jensen Claudia Cannady Ann Overton Mike Berkut Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore & Al Wheless) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Ann and John Glover (Alice Glover) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) Susan Drewes (Karen Long) Pat Morse (Susan Read) Charlene Scarborough (Sonnie VanSant) Mike Kalt (Karen Long) Ryan Shepherd (Gaye Williams) Pearl Davis (Karen Long) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) EXTENDED FAMILY Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Walter Wills (Karen Van Manen) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Scott Denton (Linda Denton) Selah Dugdale (Sonnie VanSant) Kim Page (Betsy Kreutzberg) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Linda Thompson (Lee and Judy Scott) Tomás Unger (Maria Palmer) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Steve Lunsford (Scott Hawkins) Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Percell Harper (April Harper) Binkley Baptist Church OUR STAFF Intentional Interim Minister Marcus McFaul marcus@binkleychurch.org Associate Minister Dale Osborne dale@binkleychurch.org Minister of Christian Formation Stephanie Ford stephanie@binkleychurch.org Minister of Music Daniel C. Cherrix daniel@binkleychurch.org Business Manager Duane Gilbert business@binkleychurch.org Office Manager Stephenie Sanders office@binkleychurch.org