THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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1 THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH JULY 10, 2016 THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SERVICE OF HEALING AND COMMUNION BECOMING AWARE "We know that every moment is a moment of grace, every hour an offering; not to share them would mean to betray them. Our lives no longer belong to us alone; they belong to all those who need us desperately. ~Elie Wiesel Intercession is offering your will and love that God may use them as channels...of mercy, healing, power, or light. ~Evelyn Underhill

2 THE WORSHIP OF GOD 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 Archangel Suite Craig Phillips III. Raphael: It is God who heals Archangel of Healing INTROIT There is a Balm in Gilead arr. Robert Poovey There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. * THE CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 30 by Heather Moody) One: Let us sing praises to God, all you faithful ones, Many: and give thanks to God s holy name. One: God does not abandon us in our distress. Many: God s healing presence restores us to life. One: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Many: Indeed, God turns our mourning into dancing. God takes off our sackcloth and clothes us with joy. One: Let all the peoples praise you, O God, and not be silent. All: Let us our voices celebrate the presence of God forever! * HYMN O Christ, the Healer 503 ROCKINGHAM * INVOCATION AND PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Tammerie Day One: The Peace of Christ be with you! Many: And also with you! Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality. * SONG OF PRAISE Where the Spirit of the Lord Is 264 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace. ADAMS Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is love. There is comfort in life s darkest hour, there is light and life, there is help and power in the Spirit, in the Spirit of the Lord. 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! Marcus McFaul

3 LISTENING POETRY What Sustains by Mark Nepo NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 10:25-37 MEDITATION Bearing Witness, Channeling Sparks Stephanie Ford * HYMN Come, You Disconsolate 502 CONSOLATOR SEEKING HEALING PASTORAL PRAYER PREPARATION FOR HEALING PRAYERS AND ANOINTING As the Spirit moves you, you are invited to walk to a healing station to receive or offer prayers for healing. As those seeking healing or offering prayers of healing move to a station, the congregation is invited to enter into a time of meditation through the singing of the Taizé chants found in the insert. My Peace Domine, Domine My Soul Is At Rest Dominus Jesus Christus O Lord, Hear My Prayer SHARING AT TABLE CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD S SUPPER We will celebrate the Lord s Supper by moving forward to stations and receiving the elements by intinction. The back row in each section will begin our observance. Please exit the pew to the right side and return by the left side. MUSIC AT COMMUNION Come, Dearest Lord James Kirby Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell by faith and love in ev ry breast; then shall we know, and taste, and feel the joys that cannot be expressed. Come, fill our hearts with inward strength, make our enlarged souls possess, and learn the height, and breadth, and length of thine unmeasurable grace. Now to the God whose pow r can do more than our thoughts or wishes know, be everlasting honors done by all the church, through Christ the Son.

4 THE BINKLEY CHURCH COVENANT (unison) Professing our faith in Jesus Christ, we covenant with God and one another to live together as members of this church in obedience to God's will as it has been and shall be made known to us. As part of the body of Christ throughout the world, we promise to express our faithfulness to Christ in love for one another and for the whole of God's creation. The Spirit of God assisting us, we further promise to attend the services of this congregation, observe its sacraments, support its mission to all people, practice faithful stewardship of our possessions and be conscientious caretakers of the Earth, endeavoring always to be a fruitful body of Christians. OFFERING OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY HYMN Healer of Our Ev ry Ill 506 Refrain sung by all; stanzas sung by the choir. HEALER * 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! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION We give thanks to you, O God, For you have blessed us with all we need to do your work. Empower and embolden us to use our gifts in your service. May our sharing be a sign of your unbreaking realm and a source of healing and hope to a world in need. A-men. MOVING FROM WORSHIP TO THE WORLD * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Give Thanks 528 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are GIVE THANKS invited to come forward during the first verse of the hymn to be welcomed and received.

5 * RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION * RESPONSE There is a Balm in Gilead arr. Robert Poovey POSTLUDE Praeludium in g Nicolaus Bruhns Upon leaving the sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the postlude as their final act of worship. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Summer Choir; Libba Wells, soprano; Jan Clark, alto; Scott Hawkins, baritone; and Jenny Walters, flute.. We are grateful to all who have assisted with the healing stations in today s service: thank you to Meredith Bratcher, Tammerie Day, Martha Hamilton, Terry Huneycutt-Horn, Geraldine and James King, Dana Trent, and Libba Wells. We also give thanks to Nan Pardington, Chair of the Health Ministries Committee, who has supported this service in many ways. MUSIC NOTES Today s prelude was composed by Oklahoma Baptist University graduate Craig Phillips. His Archangel Suite explores the contrasting characters of the four traditional archangels. "Michael", the chief angelic adversary of Satan. is a trumpet processional; "Gabriel", messenger of the Annunciation, is a lyric melody in the pedals, sounding above a flowing accompaniment in the manuals; "Uriel", the Archangel of Light, is a dramatic and vivid toccata. The third movement, which we hear at today s healing service, is the tone painting for Raphael, the archangel of healing. This angel is depicted by a shimmering meditation for celestes and flutes. THE INVITATION TO CHRIST S TABLE Holy Communion is a sacred and central part of Christian worship. It is a holy act, in which we, individually and corporately, commune with the Loving God. We welcome all who desire a deepened relationship with Christ to the Communion table. From time to time, questions arise concerning the participation of young children in this congregation s service of Holy Communion. The Diaconate recognizes that two historic Baptist principles inform this decision. Baptists are set apart from many other Christian traditions by our practice of Believer s Baptism, which signifies full membership in the church. Traditionally, many Baptist churches encourage persons to receive the Communion bread and cup for the first time after they have been baptized. At the same time, our historic insistence on Soul Liberty reminds us that Baptists value and respect each believer s unique and personal relationship with God. The Diaconate thus recommends that all members of Binkley continue to deepen their understanding of the meaning of Holy Communion, and that families enter into a time of discernment concerning when their children are able to appreciate the sacred nature of Communion. We affirm the responsibility of all believers to determine whether and when they and their children will partake of the Communion elements as we all participate in the service of Communion. THE DISCRETIONARY FUND Today you are invited to make a special offering to the Pastor Discretionary Fund. This fund allows Binkley to support our church and community members who are in financial crisis. Earmark any checks Discretionary Fund in the item section. Envelopes are available in the chair racks.

6 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 7/10 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Healing Service and Communion: Stephanie Ford preaches Sanctuary 6:00 pm Peace and Justice Action Library Monday 7/11 6:00 pm Leadership Team Lounge 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Library Tuesday 7/12 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study Lounge Thursday 7/14 7:00 pm Finance Committee Library Sunday 7/17 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaches Sanctuary YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YARD SALE! The Binkley-Barbee s Yard Sale is only five weeks away. Have you finished your huge feel good clean out of your house, closets, basement, garage, and kitchen cupboards? Just think how good our shoppers will feel getting that exercise bike that you hardly ever used, the collection of spoons that you got for some reason you no longer remember, and those barely-worn clothes that no longer fit. It s a WIN-WIN-WIN for us all. Don t forget to bring your donations to Binkley starting Sunday, July 31st at noon. We are also still in need of volunteers! Please contact Joy Wood at joy.l.wood@gmail.com or for more information. Jul Blowing Rock, NC: SABBATH REKINDLED: CHURCH RETREAT Here s your chance to join Binkley friends of all ages for a weekend of renewal, inspiration, play, music, and poetry. Plenary speakers, Dana Trent & Fred Eaker, will guide our reflection on this ancient spiritual practice of rest and delight. There will be creative opportunities for all ages, including workshops, games, and a talent show. You ll have time to take a nature walk, wander in downtown Blowing Rock, swim, and enjoy the gym. Putt-putt for children, half-court basketball, and more. Registration forms in the Narthex and online. See the July newsletter for more information, and contact Stephanie Ford with questions.

7 SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR THE CHURCH S GROWTH: Program Enhancement Fund The Church Council is seeking creative new ideas to help the church live into our mission statement, which can be read elsewhere in your bulletin today. This year s budget contains a one-time grant to be parceled in unspecified increments to fund events, workshops, lectures, celebrations, building projects etc. (whatever you can imagine) conceived by the Binkley community for the Binkley community. We want to hear your ideas. your proposal to Joel Vander Kamp (joelvanderkamp@gmail.com), Pamela Nielsen (pnielsen@dailymoneymanagement.com) or Larry McManus (larry@teamwealthinvestments.com). Please address the following in your proposal: 1. Purpose: How does this project help Binkley live into its Mission Statement? How does it enhance the congregational experience? Does it expand an existing program? Is it aimed at growing our community? etc 2. Narrative of the project 3. Members & staff involved 4. Amount of funds requested 5. Start and end dates 6. What do you consider a success of this idea/project/etc 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. 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 floral arrangement on the communion table is given by the Walters Family in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of Jenny living cancer-free. Today s cover art is The Good Samaritan by He Qi. 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, Julie Nutter, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing as each is able.

8 BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Swanson-Boyd family Martha Henderson Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Bill Moffitt Melissa Moore Claudia Cannady Edith Wiggins Caroline Lindsay Andi Elliot Lynda Jensen Kara Richards-Baker Bob Phillips Deborah Miller Carl Henley Bill Bodkin HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Jim Greene Marj Boltz Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka 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) 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) Jimmy Austin (Rick Holshouser) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Linda Thompson (Lee and Judy Scott) Patricia Blount Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) 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 Church Council Moderator Nape Baker moderator@binkleychurch.org Diaconate Chair Susan Read susaneread@gmail.com Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour