The reconciling spirit

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1 The reconciling spirit The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church June 2, :00 A.M. GATHERING Please silence electronic devices. Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. PRELUDE Paraphrase on Hymn to Joy Beethoven/Hegarty INTROIT Light of Light Eternal Tersteegen/Neander Praising *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 103, adapted Dale Osborne God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Creator does not hold onto anger. God does not respond with vengeance, nor repay us in kind for our sins. God s eternal love for us is as vast as the universe. The Creator flings our transgressions further than East is from West. God loves us with the tenderness of a compassionate mother. And looks upon us like a devoted father. For our Creator was there when we humans were made, And God remembers that we came from dust. *OPENING HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 517 *INVOCATION

2 *PRAYER OF JESUS (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: 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. WELCOME and WORD FROM THE WORLD Sue Schroeder SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST CENTERING In SILENCE In silence, we come into the presence of a living Spirit, listening for a whispered Word, opening ourselves to the movement of grace. LISTENING ANTHEM Like as a Father Cherubini/arr. Lovelace READING Selections from Loving Your Enemies By Martin Luther King, Jr. *HYMN OF PREPARATION The Lord s Prayer 308 GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 18:21 MEDITATION Spirit Winds of Release Stephanie Ford

3 Responding *HYMN OF RESPONSE Come, Share the Lord 408 SHARING AT CHRIST S TABLE COMMUNION, by INTINCTION Invitation and Words of Remembrance Prayer of Blessing Sharing Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving Taizé Meditations Bless the Lord Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. O Lord, Hear My Prayer/The Lord is My Song O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen to me. The Lord is my song, the Lord is my praise: All my hope comes from God. The Lord is my song, the Lord is my praise: God, the wellspring of life. In God Alone In God alone my soul can find rest and peace, in God my peace and joy. Only in God my soul can find its rest, find its rest and peace. THE BINKLEY CHURCH COVENANT Friends are invited to join members in sharing these words of commitment and intention in part or in full. 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.

4 OFFERING OUR GIFTS Offertory Be Still My Soul Jay Rouse *Doxology Please sign along with the leader, or simply sing. 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 INVITATION TO MEMBERSHIP 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. *HYMN OF INVITATION Dear God, Embracing Humankind 694 (verses 1-4) *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE Dear God, Embracing Humankind 694 (verse 5) POSTLUDE Fantasia in G J.S. Bach *The people rise in body or spirit. Persons needing assistance with hearing during worship are encouraged to check out an FM receiver in the Narthex before service begins. Thank you for serving in the Nursery today: Staff: Jeanie Gangloff and Shaina Draper Volunteers: Sherri Davis and Joe Pardington The flowers on the offertory table the flowers are placed to celebrate Marty and Pat Moore s 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 29 th.

5 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 You are invited to make a special offering to the Pastor Discretionary Fund. This fund allows Binkley to offer support to our church and community members who are in financial crisis. Write Discretionary Fund in the item section. Envelopes are available in the chair racks. PASTOR DISCRETIONARY FUND CHALLENGE GRANT We are pleased to announce that a Binkley member has challenged the Church with a Pastor Discretionary Fund-Challenge Grant. They will match dollar for dollar up to a designated amount, to increase our gifts available to those in financial need. Please help by marking Challenge on your checks. Thank You.