Binkley Baptist Church Sunday Schedule 8:45 am Early Worship, Chapel Weekly 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship, Sanctuary Church Office Hours M-Th 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm PALM SUNDAY MARCH 20 Early Worship, 8:45 am Church School, 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Marcus McFaul preaches; palm fronds and celebratory music commemorate Jesus entry into Jerusalem. Labyrinth setup following worship. (Labyrinth Schedule, p. 4) MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 24 Meal and Communion, 6:00 pm Service provided by the deacons in the Fellowship Hall. GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25 Service, 12:00 pm Readings from the four Gospel passion stories as well as music and prayers. Four fifteen-minute opportunities to remember and reflect. People may walk the labyrinth during the service. Held in the Sanctuary. Sunrise Service, 7:00 am Courtyard Led by Dale Osborne EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 27 Early Worship, 8:45 am Sanctuary Led by Stephanie Ford Easter Worship, 11:00 am Sanctuary Marcus McFaul preaching Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed! Music from The Chancel Choir, Binkley Brass, organ, and percussion. Easter Breakfast, 9:45 am Fellowship Hall The Fellowship and Christian Formation Committee welcome your presence and your tasty contributions. Children s Easter Egg Hunt, 12:15 pm Big Playground
PAGE 2 Our Church Family Prayer Concerns & Joys Church Family Edith Wiggins Allen Davidson Claudia Cannady Swanson-Boyd Family Kara Richards-Baker Bessie McElveen Martha Henderson Anne Fishel Meredith Bratcher Karin Mills Jo Flair Rachel Avery Bill Bodkin Caroline Lindsay Ell Shelp-Peck Health Center Residents and Those in the Hospital Marj Boltz Joan Ewing Ernie Roberts Nancy Joyner (UNC) Extended Family Ann Overton Rusty Wagoner Margaret Atkins Taen & Scott Coats (Burma Missionaries) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Bill Moffitt Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Nahn & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore & Al Wheless) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Martin Radford (Geraldine & James King) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Walter Wills (Karen Van Manen) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Bob Osborne (Dale Osborne) Charles Brewer (Emily Brewer) Ruby Switzer (Katherine Walker) Josie Mott (Ann Cockrell) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Sarah Litchfield (Art Sherwood) Scott Denton (Linda Denton) Jay Weston ( Julie Lentz) Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) David Snyder (David and Martha Green) Shirley McFaul (Marcus McFaul) Birthdays 1 Martha Hamilton 2 Katherine Walker 3 Scott Snider 4 Lisa Costner 7 Bill Hatch Vivian Avery, Caroline Russell, 8 Molly Williams 9 Martha Hutt 10 Larry McManus 11 Danielle Mosley, Marcus McFaul 12 Tim Costner, Pasha Strope, Judy Trent 14 Kristen Smith 15 Hartford Zirkle 16 Sophia Nissler, Alex Swanson- Boyd, Ana Swanson-Boyd 17 Mary Alice Dorton 18 Edith Wiggins 19 Our condolences to Terry Huneycutt-Horn, whose friend, Michael Hester, died recently. Our condolences to the Moffitt family upon the death of Binkley Charter Member Hilda Moffitt. Hilda s service will be held on March 6 at 3:00 pm. Our condolences to Don Willhoit and family upon the death of his wife, Norma Willhoit. Norma s service will be held on March 19 at 2:00 pm. Our condolences to Benson Hart, whose sister, Sarah Hart Moore, died recently. Stuart and I want to thank you for reaching out to us and holding us in your hearts since my mother s death. We truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers and the comfort and consolation you have offered us. Thank you, Stewart Gretchen Aylsworth, Susan Resnik, John Weathers 20 Laurie Heffner, Carl Henley 21 Connie Gates, Isabelle Lee Birthdays, continued 22 24 25 26 Charlie Kinnaird, Justine Martin, Karin Mills, Jessica Moon Ginger Clifford, Sarah Fulcher, Leandra Strope, Jeff Swanson, Joy Wood Daniel Guy, Bonnie Kell, Elizabeth Thompson Mary Ann Bradshaw, Kay Pratt, Allison Walters 28 Craig Meisner 29 NEW MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY We welcome Isaac Rank to the Binkley Family. He joined us Anne Barnes, Lori Cahill, Leland Kimple 30 Wayne Robinson 31 Julianah Hicks, Ron Simmons Anniversaries 2 Tom Fewel & Joy Wood 7 Tim & Lisa Costner 9 Ashley & Ralph Nissler 18 Jo & Tony Lea 22 Curt McLaughlin & Barbara Nettles-Carlson 30 Ann & John Overton
PAGE 3 Our Church Community STEWARDSHIP UPDATE We wish to express deep gratitude for all who contributed a pledge to the 2016 General Budget. In total, we received $612,406 in pledges from 166 families. A total budget of $699,906, which includes pledges and all other sources of income, was approved by the congregation at the Church in Conference meeting held on February 7. If you are viewing our newsletter electronically, you can click HERE to view the full budget outline presented to the congregation on February 7. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING REPORT While the Panthers may not have been able to pull out a Super Bowl victory in February, Binkley Church helped create a victory for the Inter-Faith Council (IFC). Your contributions on February 7 totalled $437.00. Those funds will support the IFC food pantry resources. The breakdown of support by team was Panthers $316.00 and Broncos $121.00. Many thanks to the youth who helped and everyone who was able to contribute. SERVICE AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS We are entering a season in which many opportunities for service at Binkley will become available: New positions on the Church Council, which begins its new year in March; election of new deacons in April; and election of our Search and Call Committee to select our new Senior Minister. Please spend some time thinking prayerfully about YOUR spiritual gifts and how you may serve at Binkley at this time in a way that makes your heart sing! Remember that we are all part of the Body of Christ here and that YOUR particular gifts are very important to the whole! SOLAR INITIATIVE UPDATE We are making great progress toward our goal of raising $40,000 for the installation of solar panels on our campus. Thank you to the 50 families who have contributed a total of $15,225 to the cause thus far. The fundraising effort will continue through Lent. If you are viewing our newsletter electronically, you can click HERE to view the Solar Panel Initiative Proposal. WANTED: BINKLEY COTTAGE MEETING HOSTS The Transition Team is seeking at least 15 Binkley members throughout the Triangle to host a discussion group in their home sometime between April 17-30. The purpose of these cottage events is to engage 8-10 people in a discussion of the desired gifts of the next "settled pastor" for Binkley Church. The discussions will be facilitated. The host would provide space and light refreshments. To volunteer, please contact Tonya Hamm (tonyasusan@aol.com or 919-732-6934) or Charles Coble (919-942-9184 or ccoble2@gmail.com). We hope to hear from you soon! LENTEN CROSS NOTECARDS Please take the time to read the wonderful stories behind each of these crosses Lenten crosses hanging in the Sanctuary. The Fine Arts Committee has taken pictures of the twelve crosses, as well as two photos of the St. Francis statue in the courtyard garden, and had them made into notecards. The cards are available for purchase on Sundays during Lent: $20 for the set of 12 crosses, and $3 for the St. Francis notecards. After covering the cost of producing the notecards, all proceeds will be contributed to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund.
PAGE 4 An Ecumenical Holy Week Opportunity At Binkley, in partnership with 8 congregations Walking the Labyrinth The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool. Its winding walk symbolizes a pilgrim s walk with God. First recorded as used by Christians in the 4 th century, the labyrinth is an archetype found in all religious traditions. In walking the labyrinth, you may pray, let go of burdens, meditate, rededicate mind and heart, or simply be. Come as you are; children are also welcome! Labyrinth available for walking Walk takes approximately 30 minutes Sunday, March 20 Monday, March 21 Tuesday, March 22 Wednesday, March 23 Thursday, March 24 Friday, March 25 4:00 8:30 pm 6:30 am-8:30 pm 6:30 am-8:30 pm 6:30 am-5:30 pm 6:30 am-5:30 pm 6:30 am-1:30 pm Special Opportunities: Children s Walk, K-5 th graders, Tuesday, March 22, at 4:00 p.m., with Susan Steinburg (meet in narthex). Friends of Christ School Labyrinth Retreat, open to all, Wednesday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m., beginning in the Chapel. Good Friday Service, 12:00-1:00 pm on March 25.
Our March Primetimers program will be North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, presented by Lisa Price. For almost 20 years NCGV has worked as the only statewide non-profit organization dedicated to reducing gun death and injury. Their mission is to make NC safe from gun violence through the education of the public about preventing gun violence, the enforcement of current gun laws, and the enactment of needed new laws. We will meet on Wednesday, 3/9/16, 12:30, in the lounge for lunch ($8) followed by the program. A sign-up sheet is located on Dale Osborne's door, or contact the office at office@binkleychurch.org. To come just for the program, please sign up noting no meal so we can have a chair for you. For more information contact Barbara Harris at barbharris99@gmail.com. PAGE 5 INTERGENERATIONAL All ages welcome Friday, March 18, in the Lounge for pizza and games! 6-8:00 pm. Pizza and beverage provided. Bring a dessert and a game to share. Just call the office or email Stephanie Ford by noon on Friday (3/18) and indicate pizza favorites. A lot of fun for all! BOOK LOVERS UNITE! If you love to read, Binkley is a great place to be. All are invited to join the book clubs below. Daytime Book Group March 22, 10:30 am Church Library Barbara Davis will lead a discussion on The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian. Binkley Readers March 11, 7:30 pm Church Library The group will discuss Guests on Earth by Lee Smith.
PAGE 6 Binkley Women s Retreat 2016: Celtic Spirituality April 1-3, Trinity Center (Salter Path, NC) Join Binkley friends, old and new, for a time of listening, laughter, learning, and beach-time. We ll be exploring Celtic spirituality, which emphasizes the Divine presence in nature, the sacredness of place, the kindred bonds of souls, and a creative synchrony in all of life. We begin with an informal, potluck supper on Friday evening and end on Sunday, just before lunch. Registration Forms may be downloaded HERE, or found outside Stephanie Ford s door. LINNEA VAN MANEN RECEIVES PAULI MURRAY AWARD Congratulations to Linnea Van Manen for being a youth recipient of the 2015 Pauli Murray Award. Linnea's commitments to service beyond self and protecting the rights of all of God's children make her a more than worthy award winner. Vist paulimurrayproject.org/pauli-murray/ for more information on the work of Pauli Murray. PRAYERS FOR THE YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP CLASS Please be in prayer for the youth who will be involved in a five week Discipleship Class beginning on March 2. Anna and Caroline Butler, Painter Richards-Baker, Kim and H'Be Siu, Jackson Snider, and Nina Simpson will spend time exploring their own faith, the life and teachings of Jesus, the history of the Christian faith and the history of Binkley. We are grateful to God for their commitment to greater understanding.
PAGE 7 Music Notes CALLING ALL YOUNG ACTORS AND SINGERS!!! The children s choir will be presenting one segment of the Allen Pote/ Tom Long (Mr. Long is the brother of our very own Karen Long) musical The Sailor s Bible in worship on June 5 th. This is a great opportunity for us to build on the great momentum of the Children s Choir Workshop Weekend and to further engage children in the community. If you have friends, grandchildren, and/or neighbors who might be interested, please let them know that they are welcome to participate. Beginning rehearsals are currently occurring as part of Children s Choir on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm in Room 15. The choir will present the entire musical in the fall of 2016. For more information please contact Daniel Cherrix at 919-641-3770 or daniel@binkleychurch.org. CHILDREN S CHOIR UPDATE Children s Choir Workshop 2016!!! Binkley Church was blessed to be able to host the 2 nd annual Children s Choir Workshop Weekend February 19-21. We had 39 children participate in the weekend (up from 24 children in 2015) which culminated with the workshop choir singing in worship on the 21 st. (Worship attendance on the 21 st was 267.) As a direct result of this weekend, we have had 5 children join the Binkley Children s Choir. Stay tuned for some exciting news on how we will be expanding and improving the workshop in 2017!!! April 16: An Evening of Cabaret, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall The elegant evening of music, comedy, sweets and silent auction which was snowed out has been rescheduled! The event was originally sold out. If you have a ticket, please plan to come. If you have a conflict on April 16, you may pass your ticket(s) along to a friend, or turn the ticket in to the office for re-sale (there is a waiting list for this long-anticipated event!) You may ask for a refund or simply have your ticket price go to the music ministry as a contribution. Contact office@binkleychurch.org.
PAGE 8 Music Notes MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THESE SPECIAL SERVICES AND CONCERTS!!! April 4, 4:00 pm, Alvin Blount, graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Mercer University and current organist and choirmaster at St. Mary s on the Hill in Augusta, Ga will present an organ recital. For more information about Mr. Blount please go to http:// www.alvinblount.com/ May 1, 6:00 pm, Vespers for Ascension: The Chancel Choir and Binkley Brass. Reception to follow in the St. Francis Courtyard. May 22, (in the late afternoon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chapel Hill), Charpentier TE DEUM: The Choirs of Binkley Baptist Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran with period orchestra and soloists. Alvin Blount SERVICE REPERTOIRE, MARCH 2016 March 6 Lent IV - Laetare Sunday - The Chancel Choir Lamb of God I will arise and go to Jesus Daniel Gawthrop David Lantz March 13 Lent V - The Old Time Gospel Band, The Youth Choir, The Chancel Choir O bless, the Lord, my soul Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov Selections from the Old Time Gospel Band Who at my door is standing? K. Lee Scott March 20 Palm Sunday - The Chancel Choir, The Children s Choir Hosannah! Carol McClure When I survey the wondrous cross Gilbert Martin What wondrous love is this Appalachian folk hymn March 27 Easter Day - The Chancel Choir, The Binkley Brass, The Bell Choir, and organ Christ our Passover Will C. Macfarlane Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary Roland E. Martin Hallelujah from CHRIST ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES Ludwig van Beethoven Hallelujah from MESSIAH George F. Handel
PAGE 9 Our Wider Community Auto Pro to Call, a local auto repair shop, is partnering with Binkley Preschool through their Driving Our Schools program. This means that for every dollar spent at Auto Pro to Call by Binkley Supporters (parents, teachers, anyone that says they are a Binkley Supporter, so spread the word!), 5% will be donated back to the school. How fabulous is that??? And it s super close to the preschool just a few miles north at 1809 Fordham Blvd in Chapel Hill near Lowe s Hardware. They offer free local shuttle service, as well as vehicle pick up and delivery service. So if you need an oil change, new tires, routine maintenance, or more involved work, go see the folks at Auto Pro to Call and remember to tell them you are a Binkley Supporter! Writing Toward Healing: FREE Workshops for adults grieving the loss of a loved one, presented by Carol Henderson. You don't need to consider yourself a writer to attend. Experience an opportunity to explore our deepest feelings in a safe environment. We will gently probe, reflect, remember and reconsider. We will honor our loved ones, reimagine our lives now, and discover untapped inner resources. 4 Saturdays; 9:30 - noon at Carol Woods; March 5, April 2, May 7 and June 4. Come to one or come to all. Registration required. Email jane.projectcompassion@gmail.com or call 919-906- 3670. Learn more about Carol at www.carolhenderson.com April 1, 9:00 am, St. Thomas More: Growing Up in Faith with Mental Illness, a one-day conference offered by Faith Connections on Mental Illness in conjunction with AHEC, will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill, 9-4:30. The program features Gary Nelson, DMin from West Virginia, author of A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression. Other presentations include Jack Naftel, MD, Understanding Mental Illness in Childhood and Adolescence; Youth M.O.V.E; a parent panel; one church s effort to raise mental health awareness, and other expert speakers. Early Bird registration is $35 until 3/14 or $75 for optional professional credit via Wake AHEC. Breakfast and lunch included. Register online at wakeahec.org; visit faithconnectionsonmentalillness.org for details. There will be a waiting list; sign up soon! Family Health Ministries annual Gala & Silent Auction - Saturday, April 9, 2016, 6:00-9:00 pm at the Levin Jewish Community Center, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. Funds raised will support FHM's women's health programs in Haiti. FHM supporters will enjoy an evening of celebration and live music by E.G. Peters Band along with a delicious buffet dinner. The electronic silent auction will allow supporters to bid both onsite and remotely with their smartphones, tablets and computers. Tickets are available at www.familyhm.org or call 919.455.6889. Contributions for the silent auction are also welcomed. Contact Julie Lentz at juliaelentz@gmail.com for information. April 10, CROP WALK: Put spring in your step and start planning for the CROP WALK. You can go to the CROP WALK website crophungerwalk.org/chapelhillnc/ Team/View/18161/Binkley-Church to join our team, sponsor a walker on the team (just click on the name of the walker), or DONATE to the general Binkley team. Binkley s CROP WALK team captains will be in the narthex beginning Sunday March 13 to give CROP WALK packets to walkers collecting cash and check donations (nononline), to accept donations for the team, and sell some awesome CROP WALK T- shirts. Join this fun and rewarding walk and help us reach our 2016 goal of $4,500.
March Group Meetings (full calendar available at binkleychurch.org) WEEKLY GROUPS Sermon Shaping Tuesdays, 1:00 pm Library Morning Prayer Wednesdays, 9:00 am Chapel Youth Group Sundays, 6:00 pm Sunroom/Lounge MUSIC GROUPS Chancel Choir Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Choir Room MUSIC GROUPS, cont. Children s Choir Wednesdays, 6:00 pm Room 15 Bell Choir Thursdays, 5:30 pm Choir Room Old Time Gospel Band 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9:30 am, Choir Room Youth Choir Sundays, 5 pm Choir Room MONTHLY GROUPS Primetimers 3/9, 12:30 pm, Lounge Binkley Readers 3/11, 7:30 pm, Library Daytime Book Group 3/22, 10:30 am, Library Carol Woods Worship 3/6, 4:00 pm Carolina Meadows Worship 3/24, 1:30 pm PREACHING SCHEDULE 03/06 Marcus McFaul 03/13 Stephanie Ford 03/20 Marcus McFaul 03/27 Marcus McFaul CHURCH IN CONFERENCE March 6 after Worship We will vote on 2016 Council positions, followed by a discussion regarding the formation of a Search and Call committee. MARCH COMMITTEE MEETINGS Diaconate 3/7, 7 pm, Lounge Finance 3/10, 7 pm, Library Peace & Justice Action 3/13, 6 pm, Library Outreach 3/14, 7 pm, Library Grounds Committee 3/17, 9:30 am, Library Adult Christian Formation 3/21, 6 pm, Lounge Church Council 3/21, 7 pm, Sunroom BPS Board Meeting 3/21, 7:30 pm, Library BINKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 1712 Willow Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-942-4964 office@binkleychurch.org We re on the Web! b inkle yc hurch.org CHURCH 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 FINANCIAL NEWS General Fund Actual $64,686 Budget $51,034 Difference $13,652 Pastor Discretionary Fund Balance $3,391 Received $2,762 Disbursed -$1,420 Ending $4,733 Submit articles for the newsletter, Friday Update, or the Sunday announcement page to: office@binkleychurch.org. Newsletter: The 20th of the month Bulletin and Friday Update: Wednesday 12 noon The Beacon is published monthly and is posted on our website: binkleychurch.org, and it is emailed through Constant Contact. To join our email list please send a request to: office@binkleychurch.org.