THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUST 13, 2017 THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BECOMING AWARE We are a part of God s good Creation, bound to it. God s saving work in the past, in the present, and we are assured, in the future is focused on the redemption of the whole of Creation. As disciples of Christ, now revealed as the Lord of all Creation, this is also the work we are called to witness to and participate in, for the sake of the world God so loves. from Salt of the Earth: A Christian Seasons Calendar (2016-2017)
GATHERING 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. VOLUNTARY Be Thou but Near J.S. Bach INVOCATION * CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 105 One: We will give thanks to you, O Lord, and call on your name. Many: We will make known your deeds among the peoples, sing you our praises, and tell of all your wonderful works. One: Glory in God s holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Many: Praise the Lord! One: Let us worship God! All: The Holy One of beauty, truth, and goodness! * HYMN God of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness see insert * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace. * SONG OF PRAISE Celtic Alleluia Fintan & O Carroll 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! Dale Osborne
LISTENING & PRAYING THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 16:13-18 One: The Gospel of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Come Build a Church Ken Medema God of Creation, Maker of all things. We gather here in this place to pray. We do invite you come now among us; come and build your church today. Come build a church with soul and spirit, come build a church of flesh and bone. We need no tower rising skyward; no house of wood or glass or stone. Come build a church with human frailty, come build a church of flesh and blood. Jesus shall be its sure foundation. It shall be built by the hand of God. Let us see the tongues of fire. Let us hear the great wind roar. Let us know the awe and wonder that we ve only glimpsed before. Let us feel the strength of passion, which can make us laugh and weep. Let us know this great awakening. For so long we ve been asleep. Let us know the love unceasing, which alone can loose the bounds. Reaching out across the chasms, bringing walls of hatred down. Let us taste the sweet communion, where the circle never ends. Hold us in the sweet connection, turning strangers into friends. Guide our feet in peaceful pathways. Teach us peace of heart and mind; peace with God and all God s children; till we leave our wars behind. Surely joy will come and find us like a breeze that cools the night; like the rain upon the desert; like a candle s gentle light. OUR KNOWN JOYS AND CONCERNS Stephanie Ford THE MORNING PRAYER THE EPISTLE LESSON II Corinthians 13:11-13 SERMON Benediction Marcus McFaul GIVING & RESPONDING OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision John Rutter Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both walking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, Be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord; Be thou my Creator, and I thy true child; Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight; Be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might; Be thou my soul's shelter, be thou my strong tower; O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power. Riches I heed not, nor earth s empty praise; Be thou mine inheritance now and always; Be thou and thou only the first in my heart: O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art. Great God of heaven, thou heaven's bright Sun, O grant me its joys after vict'ry is won; Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
* 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! * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Now Thank We All Our God 715 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. NUN DANKET * RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 PARTING & DEPARTING * LITANY OF FAREWELL FOR THE END OF THE INTERIM JOURNEY Linda Vaughn, Moderator Melinda Wilde, Diaconate Chair Melinda: A church family is constantly changing. Babies are born into our community, and loved ones come to the end of their lives in our embrace. Individuals and families come and go in our church life. It is important and right that we recognize these times of passage, of endings and beginnings. Today we say farewell to Pastor Marcus, whose time as our Intentional Interim Pastor has come to an end. Pastor: I thank Binkley Church, its members and friends, for the love, kindness, and support shown me these last 32 months. I thank you for accepting my leadership. I recall with joy the many things we have been able to accomplish together and with sadness the things we were not able to do. I ask your understanding and forgiveness for the mistakes I made and for the times I let you down. Congregation: We receive your thankfulness, and we offer our forgiveness for any failures. We accept that you now leave us to minister elsewhere. Your influence on us will not leave us, even though you depart from us. We express gratitude for your time among us and ask your forgiveness for our shortcomings. Linda: Do you, the members and friends of Binkley Church, now release Pastor Marcus from the duties of Intentional Interim Pastor? Congregation: We do, with the help of God. Linda: Do you, Pastor Marcus, release Binkley Church from turning to you and depending on you as Intentional Interim Pastor? Pastor: I do, with the help of God. Melinda: Do you offer your encouragement for the continued ministry here at Binkley Church?
Pastor: I do, with the help of God. Linda: Let us pray together, saying: All: God, whose everlasting love for all that is trustworthy, help each of us to trust the future, which rests in your care. During our time together, we have experienced laughter and tears, hopes and disappointments. Guide us as we carry these cherished memories with us in new directions until the time when we are completely one with you and one another. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen. Melinda & Go now, Pastor Marcus, surrounded by our love and led by the Linda: promises of God, the presence of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Used by permission of the Interim Ministry Network, Baltimore, Maryland * BLESSING & BENEDICTION May the Lord Bless You and Keep You; May the Lord Make His Face to Shine Upon You And Be Gracious Unto You. May God Give You the Grace Not to Sell Yourself Short, Grace to Risk Something Big For Something Good, Grace to Remember that The World is Now Too Dangerous for Anything but Truth, and Too Small for Anything but Love. So May God Take Your Minds and Think Through Them; May God Take Your Lips and Speak Through Them; and May God Take Your Hearts and Set Them on Fire; Through Creator and Christ and the Holy Spirit, Amen. * RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION God Be In My Head John Rutter God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in mine heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and in my departing. VOLUNTARY Trumpet Voluntary John Stanley Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Voluntary as their final act of worship.
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. 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 flowers on the communion table are given in memory of J. Sib Dorton, Jr. and in gratitude for the ministry of Marcus McFaul by Mary Alice Dorton. Today s cover art is Morning Has Broken by Lois Andersen, 2014. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Chancel Choir; Janice Pope, piano; and Chris Sefton, trumpet. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before the service begins. Music reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712. Thank you for serving in the Nursery Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Hannah Wall. * The Congregation standing as each is able. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 8/13 10:00 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 12:30 pm Peace and Justice Library Monday 8/14 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Library Tuesday 8/15 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 8/16 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 8/17 9:30 am Grounds Committee Library Sunday 8/20 10:00 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Nape Baker preaching Sanctuary ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING COLLECTION: It s not too late to donate to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Just make a check out to Binkley with OGHS in the memo line. All proceeds go to the American Baptist Church.
POST CARD SUNDAY TODAY: Take five minutes to write a post card after worship this morning conveying your thoughts about pressing issues of the day. Tables in the narthex will have pre-stamped postcards, pens, addresses, and guidelines. Prompts will be about maintaining the Affordable Care Act, redistricting in North Carolina, the proposed federal budget, or anything you think needs attention. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: There is a box in the narthex to collect school supplies for children who need them. Please donate paper, pencils, pens, notebooks and backpacks. Many thanks! ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER NEEDED!, Would you enjoy sharing familiar Bible stories and traditions with a group of eager students still learning the English language, who would appreciate your expertise as a native speaker? No experienced required; Stephanie and others would help you get up to speed. We ve had one person already volunteer for twice a month. Perhaps you could do so once or twice a month. Please consider the opportunity. Contact Stephanie Ford for details by phone or email! LAUNCH SUNDAY AUG. 27: Join us in the Narthex beginning at 9:15 am on August 27, where you will be greeted with music, coffee and juice, breakfast snacks, and friendly faces. Then, in the Sanctuary at 9:30 am, we will sing, hear a story, meet teachers, and worship together, before children will follow their leaders to their classrooms. Adults will remain in the Sanctuary to discover the wide-ranging opportunities for Adult Christian Formation. Check your August newsletter for more information. APPLICATIONS FOR OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR 2018 ARE NOW AVAILABLE: As we have done in the past, the Board of Outreach is asking the congregation to nominate programs and projects for funding as part of our outreach efforts. We are asking applicants to consider asking for funds not only for institutions but also for outreach (service) projects in which the entire congregation can participate. The application form can be found in your Friday Update and paper copies are also available in the narthex. We are particularly interested in nominations that are supported by more than one Binkley member, so please be sure and let us know if more than one person is supporting the nomination. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 8th, but we urge you to get them in earlier so that we can start our work as soon as possible. BINKLEY ART SHOW Oct. 14, Fellowship Hall: Mark October 14, 2017 on your calendar for the Binkley Members and Friends Fall Art Show. Now is the time to get your masterpieces ready for the show. We have new guidelines for submissions: 1. Pieces must be done by the artist. 2. Pieces must not be over 5 years old. 3. Pieces must be ready to hang with sturdy line and hooks. 4. Complete entry form and drop it and your art off on Friday, October 13, from noon - 6 pm and Sat. Oct. 14 from 9-10 in the library. 5. You may sell your original work if you wish. More information to come later. Many have asked how to contact Marcus. You are welcome to contact him at his email address: hookem1962@gmail.com, or cell phone: 512-492-5130. For now, his address remains 1002 Willow Drive #102, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Jo Flair Swanson-Boyd family Meredith Bratcher Jim Dostert Edith Wiggins Judy Trent Kara Richards-Baker Martha Henderson Betty Hornaday Bob Seymour Carl Henley Howard Ammerman Buck Horton David Resnik & Family HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Bill Bodkin Ginny Lansing Don Hamm Bill Moffitt Jim Greene John Holt Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) EXTENDED FAMILY Joel & Gail Rogers (Terry Huneycutt- Horn) Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Tamara Shelp (Merrie & Stacey Shelp and Ell-Shelp Peck) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Minister Search Committee Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Jim Johnson (Marge Miles) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Henry Wesley (Lillian Lee) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Valerie and Percell Harper (April Harper) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Jeffrey Schon (Julie Lentz) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Linda Cox (Karen Long) Steven DeAlmeida Jennifer Iacono (Larry McManus) Madeline Knudtson (Julie Lentz) Allison West (Jane Maske) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Melanie Minton Nault (Mae Lee Waddell) Carol Boltz (Jo Lea) Jan Parsons (The Rabalais Family) John Scott Winfield (Anne Winfield) Newt Smith (Nancy Joyner) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Lisa Licht Binkley Baptist Church 919-942-4964 www.binkleychurch.org OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP Intentional Interim Minister Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9120 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 Minister of Music and Organist Business Manager Office Manager Daniel C. Cherrix Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders daniel@binkleychurch.org business@binkleychurch.org office@binkleychurch.org 919-928-5491 919-237-9123 919-928-5892 Minister Emeritus Moderator Diaconate Chair Robert Seymour Linda Vaughn Melinda Wilde moderator@binkleychurch.org wildepair@gmail.com
August 23 6 pm & Ice Cream Social Please come, and bring a friend! Don t forget today is the LAST day to submit your hymn requests. Send a note to daniel@binkleychurch.org to make sure we sing your favorites!