The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30, :00 am

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1 The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30, :00 am Welcome! 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. Visitors, if this is your first time worshipping with us, we welcome you. Please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. The flowers on the communion table are given by Sandra K Johnson in honor of Mable Strowd's 94th birthday on Sunday, April 20, and in appreciation of Peter Carman's tenure at Binkley Baptist Church Thank you for serving in the Nursery today. Volunteers: Nancy & Neal Cheek; Staff: Julie Nutter and Meagan Little *The Congregation standing as each is able.

2 This morning s service is in the style of the ecumenical Taizé community in southern France. At Taizé, the people gather to sing chants, listen to brief scripture readings, and pray. Welcome to all. Please silence electronic devices. Chiming Please enter a time of quiet reflection. Prelude Arioso J.S. Bach Welcome Stephanie Ford Opening Song Bless the Lord Jacques Berthier Reading Ephesians 5: 8-9 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.

3 Song of Light Within Our Darkest Night Berthier Psalm Psalm 23 (TEV) in unison The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me. Your shepherd s rod and staff protect me. You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me;

4 You welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live. Song Surely it is God who saves me Jack Noble White Offertory Song Ubi caritas Berthier Song My soul is at rest Berthier

5 Silence May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. Prayer of St. Therese Prayers of the People O Lord, hear my prayer Berthier

6 Song In the Lord Berthier Today we say goodbye to our Minister of Music, Leandra Merea Strope; you are invited to come forward and offer her brief parting blessings. Prayers of blessing for Binkley Church s music program, and for this congregation as a whole, may be offered at the Communion Table. Song Da pacem cordium Berthier The children may come forward to watch as the candles are extinguished. Benediction Dale Osborne Postlude Chorale J.S. Bach from St. John s Passion

7 BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS *please remember to contact the office to remove names from the below lists CHURCH FAMILY Nape Baker Ann Cockrell Jayne Howard Curt McLaughlin Bill Bodkin Billie Cox Shirley & Willard Kristi Myers Roy Brock Jim Crisp Jr Martha Henderson Joe Pardington Claudia Cannady Bill Eastman Paul Lindsay Tom McCullough Jo Flair HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Jean Breckenridge Joan Ewing Charlie Kinnaird Annie B. Talbert Marj Boltz Laurie Freeman Ann Overton Wade Atkins Mary Alice Dorton Hilda Moffitt Ernie Roberts Leo & Rusty Wagoner EXTENDED FAMILY Edna Bradshaw (Mother of Tim Larry Kupper (friend of Carl Henley) Barbara Brown (daughter-in-law Gladess Alec & Steve Lansing (grandson & son of Ginny Kim Carson (friend of Al Wheless) Karen & Judy (cousins of Marge Miles) Tan & Scott Coats Bill & Jean (friends of Marge Miles) Janet Claire (sister of Barbara Elder) Melissa Lutes (granddaughter of Nancy Lutes) Lydia Moody (aunt of Sylvia Ramer) Dana Maxfield (sister-in-law of Ginny Lansing) Steve Emrich (friend of Joe & Nan Dot Peterson & family (aunt of Susan Resnik) Pat Florian (friend of Janet O Neal) Hartley Plyler (friend of Rob & Gloria Lightsey-Lewis) Andrew Henley (son of Carl Henley) Donna Whitley (friend of Martha Henderson) David Houser (son of Lynn Houser) Joseph Niedzwiecki & Ann Yang Phyllis Lambert (friend of Sarah Buren) (friends of Christine & Mel Andersen) Krista Flair & Jessica Webb (daughter and granddaughter of Jo Flair) David Deaton (brother-in-law of Dale & Suzy Osborne) CONDOLENCES Family and friends of Allen Smith upon his death Mae Lee Waddell and the family and friends of Jack Waddell upon his death Divine Healer; Please give courage and strength to our friends. Help them to be strong and to heal. Help them through these difficult times and provide them with your loving support. Amen.

8 Binkley Baptist Church 1712 Willow Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina OUR STAFF Minister Peter J.B. Carman Associate Minister Dale Osborne Minister of Christian Formation Stephanie Ford g Minister of Music Leandra Strope Organist Bo Lloyd Bookkeeper/Facility Duane Gilbert Liaison Office Manager Lucy Kucmierz Church Council, Moderator Marilyn Metcalf Diaconate Chair Lori Cahill Nursery Caregivers Jeanie Gangloff, Meagan Little, Julie Nutter, Emily Fulcher Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour