THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH DECEMBER 2, 2018 THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT THE WORSHIP OF GOD RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL OPENING SENTENCES ON LAS POSADAS & ADVENT Marcus McFaul CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Peter Paul Olejar The text is that of hymn 119. AROUND THE WREATH * CALL TO WORSHIP & LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF HOPE The Porterfiled-Winstead Family One: The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise; I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and the Promised One will execute justice and righteousness. (Jeremiah 33:14-15) Many: We light this first candle as a sign that Hope will find lodging in our homes and hearts this Advent. One: In those days, Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. (Jeremiah 33:14-15) All: It is our hope that all everyone in every nation will live and lodge in safety. * RESPONDING IN SONG Muchos son los Dones DE UNITATE ECCLESIAE Soloist: Muchos son los dones, uno el esperanza: el esperanza de Christo. Muchos son los dones, uno el esperanza que nos hace uno. * INVOCATION All: Many are the gifts given, hope is all one. Hope's the gift of Jesus. Many are the gifts given, hope is all one, we are one in Christ. * PROCESSIONAL HYMN Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus 125
LISTENING & PRAYING THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON I Thessalonians 3:9-10 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in our faith. HEARING OUR JOYS & CONCERNS Dale Osborne AN ADVENT MEDITATION PRACTICE ON LOVING-KINDNESS Jesus commands us to both love our neighbor and our enemies. You now are invited to a time of loving-kindness meditation based on Matthew 22: 37, 39, adapted from One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation (Upper Room Books, January 2019). This contemplative practice helps us recognize, accept, and embody God's love so that we may, in turn, extend it to others--our loved ones and those who persecute and frustrate us. May (I/my loved ones/the oppressor/the oppressed) be...... safe... happy... healthy... at peace THE MORNING PRAYER & OUR LORD S PRAYER Our Mother Father, 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 AROUND THE WORD & TABLE * THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 21:25-36 Please stand as you are able and turn to the center of the Sanctuary for the Gospel reading. One: This is the Gospel of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. SERMON Where Can Hope Find Lodging? Dana Trent THE GREAT THANKSGIVING One: The peace of Christ be with you! Many: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. Many: We lift them up to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise. One: Let us pray and joining our voices in solidarity for all who hope to find lodging and for all of us who can provide it, singing: A JOYFUL EUCHARIST Today, we celebrate God s grace in symbols of bread and cup by the ancient practice of communion by intinction. Beginning with the front pews in each section, use the left aisle to move to stations around the table to receive the bread and dip it into the cup, returning to your seat via the right aisle. During this time you are invited to pass the peace with your brothers and sisters. If you are unable to come forward, please raise your hand and a minister will serve you at your seat. Come to the feast, joyfully, at Christ s table. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Chorale Variations on Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Johann Pachelbel UNISON READING OF THE BINKLEY COVENANT 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 & OURSELVES ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence arr. Donald McCullough The text is that of hymn 124.
* DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessing flows OLD HUNDREDTH From heights of joy to sorrow s lows Praise God for giving strength to cope When we live in the light of hope. Amen. Each Sunday in Advent will feature a different text of the Doxology from New Hundredths by Steve Gretz. Our tradition of signing the Doxology will resume after Advent. * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Hope of the World 538 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are invited to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received. * RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING & BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE Enviado soy de Dios arr. Jorge E. Maldonado Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está para construir con El un mundo fraternal. Los ángeles no son enviados acambiar un mundo de dolor por un mundo de paz. Me ha tocado a m hacerlo realidad; ayúdame, Señor, a hacer tu voluntad. Sent by the Lord am I, my hands are ready now to help construct a just and peaceful, loving world. The angels cannot change a world of hurt and pain into a world of love, of justice and of peace. The task is mine to do; make it reality. Oh, help me God, obey, help me to do your will. POSTLUDE Finale on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Matthew Corl Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Postlude as their final act of worship. We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Please leave your name and contact information in the Friendship Register so we can get to know you better. The Chancel Choir. are given by Jim Barron and Philip Pieper to the glory of God and in memory of Jim s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barron. are available in the Narthex. by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712. Heather McCuiston and Grace Wheeler. as each is able.
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. 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.
THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 12/2 The First Sunday in Advent: HOPE 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Dana Trent preaching Sanctuary 3:00 pm Hanging of the Greens & Christmas Crafts 5:00 pm Advent Vespers Sanctuary 5:30 pm Chili Supper Fellowship Hall Monday 12/3 7:00 pm Diaconate Lounge Tuesday 12/4 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 12/5 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 12:00 pm Advent Taizé Service Chapel 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Series Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Children s Choir Room 15 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 12/6 6:00 pm Handbell Choir Sanctuary Saturday 12/8 2:00 pm Mary Alice Dorton Memorial Service Sanctuary Sunday 12/9 The Second Sunday in Advent: PEACE 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 12:15 pm Peace and Justice Library 4:00 pm Caroling FH/Offsite 7:30 pm Youth Christmas Party Osborne Home HANGING OF THE GREENS AND CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Sunday, December 2, 3 pm: Don t forget to put Binkley s annual Hanging of the Greens with Christmas Crafts on your calendar. In a festive atmosphere, children of all ages enjoy the opportunity to make five crafts, decorate cookies (and eat a few) and sip hot cider. There is also the opportunity to wrap Moravian candles for the Lovefeast and to decorate the Crismon tree. There will be a brief time of Vespers at 5 pm with a chili supper to follow at 5:30. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES: Dec. 5, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall: Program: The 12 Sustainable Days of Christmas. We want to simplify Christmas consumerism and lighten our carbon footprint but it is easy to fall back into past ruts. Join Earth Ministries and friends as we playfully share 12 ways to make Christmas festivities both meaningful and fun, but lighter for our Earth to carry. Singing, too! ALL AGES, children and teens, too, are especially welcome. Dinner is $7 for adults, $4 for children. Check Event in the Friendship Register or contact the office by NOON on Monday to make your reservation.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING NOMINATIONS: The Outreach Committee requests nominations from the congregation for possible recipient(s) of the offering taken at the Christmas Eve service. Please send your nominations to Karen Long (Outreach Chair), kemplong@bellsouth.net, by Friday, December 7, 2018. Please include the name of your nominated recipient as well information about its mission or needs. The Outreach Committee will meet and choose the recipient(s), which will be announced to the congregation by mid-december. OPPORTUNITY: Binkley Team Captain for 2019 CROP Hunger Walk: Please consider serving as Binkley s liaison for the CROP Hunger Walk on March 24, 2019. The CROP Hunger Walk links the community together to raise money to provide food and other resources for people locally and around the world to aid in hunger relief. The CROP Walk has a great planning committee in place that will provide all the information you need to communicate with the Binkley congregation. You ll be inspired at the annual team captains' meeting where you learn about churches creative ways of supporting the Crop Walk. This is a great opportunity to connect with more of your fellow Binkley church members and to support IFC s local efforts to relieve hunger as well as the Church World Service s global programs for refugees, disaster relief and self-help projects. To volunteer for this short-term project, please contact Dale or the Outreach chair. OUR WIDER COMMUNITY JUSTICE UNITED PUBLIC ACTION: Orange County Justice United needs 2-3 volunteers from Binkley Church to attend a Public Action rally on Monday, December 10 from 6:15 to 7:15 P.M. at the meeting of the Orange County School Board in Hillsborough. Justice United will be there to encourage board members to keep commitments to hire more minority teachers and have a Spanish-speaking person in the front office of every school. Justice United volunteers will be in the lobby to support a small delegation who will speak during the public comment period at 6:30 (the meeting room is too small for all to go inside). 200 E. King St., Hillsborough. If you can attend, please email or call Paul Lindsay, plindsay2@aol.com, 919-604-1699. The IFC (Inter-Faith Council for Social Service) works to create a community where everyone's basic needs are met, including dignified and affordable housing, an abundance of healthy food, and meaningful social connection. Please help support the IFC through these upcoming activities in November. 1. Donate to provide a holiday meal for a needy family. - Your gifts provide a Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal to 350+ local families. You make sure our neighbors have enough to eat and reduce stress so that families can enjoy each other's company around the table during a special time of year. 2. Make a donation online here: http://www.ifcweb.org/projects/holiday-meals OR mail in your donation using one of the coupons available in the narthex. BINKLEY PRESCHOOL is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year starting the first week of December. Children of Binkley Church members will receive priority admission when their applications are received by Dec. 31, 2018. Please visit Binkley Preschool s website for more information and the 2019-2020 application: http://www.binkleypreschool.org.
. BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS CHURCH FAMILY April Harper Tim Bradshaw Gladess Crisp Al Wheless Edith Wiggins Rachel Avery Carl Henley Lee Scott Weldon Thornton Andrew Pike Our condolences to Marge Miles upon the recent death of her sister-in-law, Diane Kudla. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Ginny Lansing Bill & Judy Eastman Bill Bodkin Nancy Joyner EXTENDED FAMILY Aaron and Vianey Perkinson, Assam AFB, South Korea (Nape Baker) The Comprehensive Rural Health Project, Jamkhed (Connie Gates) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate Abe Grossman (Sibyl Wagner) Tom Long (Karen Long) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) David Houser (Paul Lindsay) Beth Posner (Sarah Hill Colwell) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) John Wofford (Adams Wofford) Nancy Dixon (Pam Swanson Boyd) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Alice Meisner (Craig Meisner) Tara Strickland Hogan(The Walker Family) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Valerie & Percell Harper (April Harper) Aggie Mills (Karin Mills) Mary Alice Kearley (Christine Jernigan) Terri Jones (Julie Lentz) Sarah Bednarek (Karen Long) OUR STAFF Senior Minister Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation Interim Minister of Music and Organist Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Josh Dumbleton marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org josh@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9120 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 919-928-5491 Campus Ministry Business Manager Office Manager Sexton Austin Maynor Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders Charles Myhand austin@binkleychurch.org business@binkleychurch.org office@binkleychurch.org sexton@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9123 919-928-5892 THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 1712 Willow Drive Chapel Hill, NC 919.942.4964 binkleychurch.org @binkley.church