THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH MAY 29, 2016

THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH MAY 29, 2016 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 Two Chorale Preludes on Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier I. Johann Gottfried Walther II. J.S. Bach INTROIT This is the Lord s Day Richard Dirksen This is the Lord s day, day of God s own making, day of creation, day of resurrection, day of the Spirit, sign of heaven s banquet, day for rejoicing. THE INVOCATION Marcus McFaul * CALL TO WORSHIP One: Sing to our God a new song, Sing to the maker of heaven and earth-- Many: Sing of wisdom and beauty, healing and strength! One: Declare God s glory among all people show the marvels of God to the whole world-- Many: Sing of wisdom and beauty, healing and strength! One: God longs to be known in the world; God s power overflows all boundaries and walls-- Many: Sing of wisdom and beauty, healing and strength! One: Worship our God in holy splendor-- Many: Sing of wisdom and beauty, healing and strength! * OPENING HYMN Come, Thou Almighty King 27 ITALIAN HYMN

* PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 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 Creator, Christ, and Spirit OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow with shouts on high, and whispers low Praise God for all that love has done Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. Dale Osborne 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!) PRAYING & GIVING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS CALL TO PRAYER O Rest in the Lord from Elijah Felix Mendelssohn O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for God, and God shall give thee thy heart s desires. Commit thy way unto God, and trust in God, and fret not thyself because of evil doers. * THE MORNING PRAYER AND OUR LORD S PRAYER Our Mother Father God, 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. CALL FOR THE OFFERING Let us give in the spirit of the One whose grace overflows all human boundaries; whose love knows no limits; whose generosity knows no measure. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Sing a New Song Michael Praetorius Sing a new song, sing to God with a voice of triumph, make God s praises known to all the nations, sing the honor of that name.

* 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! * UNISON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Gracious God, we give these gifts because you ask us to share. We dedicate this offering and our lives to your service, that the hungry may be fed, the powerless be healed, and the stranger welcomed in our midst. We offer this prayer in the name of the bearer of your good news, Jesus the Christ. Amen. HEARING AND RESPONDING THE EPISTLE LESSON Galatians 1: 1-12 HYMN Blessed Jesus see insert SERMON Content-ious Gospel Marcus McFaul The first of five sermons from Galatians * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP O Christians, Haste 482 TIDINGS 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 One: People are discouraged: Many: Let s astonish them with hope! One: People are divided: Many: Let s astonish them with friendship! One: People are afraid: Many: Let s astonish them with generosity! One: Go out into the world to be a channel for the grace of God, the love of Christ and the fellowship of the spirit, given to us to share with all! Many: Amen!

BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen Daniel Gawthrop POSTLUDE Improvisation on Old Hundredth Paul Manz 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 Chancel Choir and Caryl Thomason Price, mezzo-soprano. 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 in gratitude for all the wonderful men named Gove Griffith in our family and especially for my husband who celebrates his birthday this month! ~Barbara Elder Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. Music reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712 Thank you for serving in the Nursery Jeanine Gangloff, Hser Ku, Julie Nutter, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing as each is able. 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 5/29 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaches Sanctuary Monday 5/30 Church offices closed for Memorial Day Tuesday 5/31 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study Lounge Wednesday 6/1 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 6:00 pm Children s Choir Sanctuary Thursday 6/2 5:30 pm Bell Choir Choir Room Saturday 6/4 8:00 am Men s Group Fellowship Hall 8:30 am Deacon Retreat and Orientation Chapel 3:00 pm Children s Choir Sanctuary 4:30 pm End of School Picnic Sunday 6/5 11:00 am Worship: Children s Musical Sanctuary 12:15 pm Ice Cream Social St. Francis Courtyard 12:15 pm College and Career Group Lunch Alfredo s 4:00 pm Carol Woods Worship YOU ARE INVITED TO Last Week Register for Vacation Bible School! Come for a wonderful week of learning and growing together: June 20-24, 9:00 am-12:15 pm each day. "Abundance Orchard" is our theme, and we'll be hearing stories about Jesus sharing meals and caring for the hungry, do arts and crafts, learn about food in science, sing songs, and enjoy snacks and recreation. More information and registration forms for children (aged 4 by July 1, 2015, through rising 6th graders) as well as for youth volunteers are available at Stephanie Ford s door and online. June 3rd is the deadline! Youth volunteers welcome! Jun. 4 4:30-7:30 pm: End of School Picnic PLAY GAMES - GET COOL - LAUGH - HAVE FUN-Eat pizza, ice cream! All ages are welcome to Binkley Church to celebrate the end of the school year. There will be a bouncy house, water play, games, pizza, and ice cream served at the newly renovated rose garden side of the building. Children may bring scooters, trikes, and bikes. $5 per person ($20 family limit). RSVP to the office by June 1. Jun. 11 8:00 am, Sunroom: Men of Binkley Spring Into Summer Pancake Breakfast Program: "A Changing North Carolina: The Economic, Demographic, and Political Trends in North Carolina" Presented by Ferrel Guillory, Professor of the Practice and Director, Program on Public Life UNC School. All men of Binkley 18 and over are warmly invited to attend and enjoy food, prayer, and fellowship. Volunteer cooks please arrive by 7:30 am.

Jun. 25 6:30 pm: Binkley Family Night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park Event sponsored by The Men of Binkley. Tickets are$11, scholarships available. Tickets available beginning June 1, M-F at the office, or June 5, 12, and 19, after worship. Bring the whole family, friends and neighbors out for a fun night of baseball and fireworks after the game! Jul. 29-31 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 begins June 1; look for registration forms in the Narthex and online. See the June newsletter for more information, and contact Stephanie Ford with questions. Share your photos: We need your help illustrating life at Binkley Church and in Chapel Hill for the Transition Team's church profile and pastoral profile! These files will be used by the Search Committee to advertise for our new minister. We seek recent photos (since May 2015) that are images of the congregation, church user-groups, and the wider Chapel Hill community. We re looking for action shots with people. Post them before Wednesday, June 8 to the Binkley Facebook page, or email them to tteam@binkleychurch.org. Share your gardening talents: Got a Green Thumb? Or just too many shoots on that airplane plant or your hen and chicks? Now is a good time to root those shoots so they will be strong plants to donate and sell at the Binkley Yard Sale. As you are gardening this spring, round up duplicates or extra pots, garden hoses, trowels, rakes and such. Put them aside for our sale in August. Many thanks! Moral Monday protests continue: For details on each week s protest, please consult the NAACP website at https://www.facebook.com/pages/north-carolina- NAACP/153909614646324. Air horn protests outside the Governor s mansion also continue on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm. Protests are very short. For more information, consult: https://www.facebook.com/events/1659444704320501 COMING UP IN WORSHIP: June 5: Children s Musical in Worship, A Sailor s Bible: Noah by Allen Pote and Tom Long. A Maple View Farm ice cream social, given by the Music Ministry, will be held in the St. Francis Courtyard following worship. June 12: Early Summer Worship in Lounge at 9:45 am; Ordination of Deacons at 11 am Worship.

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BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Karin Mills Jo Flair Swanson-Boyd family Bill Bodkin Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Bill Moffitt Martha Henderson Claudia Cannady Edith Wiggins Caroline Lindsay Anne Fishel Lynda Jensen Kara Richards-Baker Bob Phillips Andi Elliot Melissa Moore Bobby Wagoner HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Rusty Wagoner Marj Boltz Ann Overton EXTENDED FAMILY Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Walter Wills (Karen Van Manen) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore &Al Wheless) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Carol King (Jo Lea) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Bob Osborne (Osborne Family) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Charles Brewer (Emily Brewer) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Josie Mott (Ann Cockrell) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Scott Denton (Linda Denton) Ruby Switzer (Katherine Walker) Jay Weston (Julie Lentz) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Marie and Tommy Preston (Susan Resnik) Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) Thomas Turner David Snider (David and Martha Green) Selah Dugdale (Sonnie VanSant) Pat Morse (Susan Read) Ben Chan (Connie Gates) Charlene Scarborough (Sonnie VanSant) Jimmy Austin (Rick Holshouser) Mike Kalt (Karen Long) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Roger Butler (Erik Butler) DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Ann and John Glover (Alice Glover) Chaplain Jerry Love and the men of Orange Correctional Center Binkley Baptist Church 919-942-4964 www.binkleychurch.org 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 Cherrix daniel@binkleychurch.org Business Manager Duane Gilbert business@binkleychurch.org Office Manager Stephenie Sanders office@binkleychurch.org Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour