THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH PLEDGE SUNDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 13, 2016 BECOMING AWARE Come Wednesday, what will the community of Christ do, regardless of whom we voted for on Tuesday? We will love and worship God. We will love and serve our neighbors. We will pray. We will act. We ll speak up for the voiceless. We ll stand with the powerless. We ll come alongside the hopeless. We ll plant seeds and paint pictures. We ll sing songs and hug our children. We ll do justice and love kindness and walk humbly with our Maker. We ll break bread with friends and strangers. We ll invite people to take a chance on God. And maybe we ll even take some fresh chances ourselves. In other words, some things remain the same after Election Day. All the best things. ~Julie Pennington Russell, Pastor, FBC Washington, D.C. 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 Meditation Don Freudenburg THE INVOCATION Marcus McFaul
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP One: Lovers of the Holy One, we are invited as one body. Many: Let us present this body for the worship of God. One: Followers of Jesus, we are inspired by one spirit. Many: Let us welcome this spirit in praising the Lord. One: Faithful sojourners, we are made as one and inspired as one, yet have many gifts. Many: Let us offer these gifts in the service of love. * PROCESSIONAL HYMN We Gather Together 276 KREMSER * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST One: The peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace. * SONG OF PRAISE Gloria
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 OUR KNOWN JOYS AND CONCERNS Stephanie Ford DISCIPLINE OF SILENCE MORNING PRAYER * HYMN Come, All Christians, Be Committed see insert THE WITNESS OF SCRIPTURE Micah 6:6-8 Romans 12:1-3, 9-21 ANTHEM Offertory John Ness Beck With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on High? Shall I come before God with burnt offerings, Shall I come before God with yearling calves? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgressions, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? God has shown you the way; God has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? SERMON This is Why We Give Marcus McFaul GIVING & PLEDGING OFFERING OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM The First Song of Isaiah Jack Noble White Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in God and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and God will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation. And on that day you shall say, Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God s name; Make God s deeds known among the peoples; see that they remember that God s name is exalted. Sing the praises of the Lord, for God has done great things, and this is known in all the world. Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.
* 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 Bless every person that is present in this building today. Bless the tithes and offering for the glory of your kingdom. Bless everyone who has offered time, talent, and treasure to your work. We ask everything in your mighty name. Amen. INSTRUCTIONS ON PLEDGING Larry McManus AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Take My Life 609 HENDON 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 AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING & BENEDICTION * RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION Amen Daniel Gawthrop POSTLUDE Prelude in Classic Style Gordon Young Upon leaving the sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the postlude as their final act of worship. 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 by Barbara Harris with prayers for a peaceful, reconciling, productive democracy in our country for the coming years. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Youth Choir; The Chancel Choir; and Nan Pardington, piano. 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, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing 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. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 11/13 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge Monday 11/14 6:00 pm Leadership Team Lounge 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Library Tuesday 11/15 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 1:30 pm Duke Collaborative Chapel Wednesday 11/16 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Series Lounge 6:00 pm Children s Choir Room 15 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 11/17 9:30 am Grounds Committee Library 1:30 pm Carolina Meadows Worship Friday 11/18 6:00 pm Game Night Lounge Sunday 11/20 8:45 am Early Worship Chapel 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 12:15 pm Alternative Gift Fair Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge
YOU ARE INVITED TO WALK OF FAITH AND THANKS-FOR-GIVING LUNCH TODAY: This is our annual Pledge Sunday, the commitment of our financial pledges for the upcoming year of ministry. As part of the worship service, you ll be invited to come forward with your pledge card during the Walk of Faith. If you are a guest, please know that you are not obligated to participate in this practice. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for a Thanks-for-Giving celebration lunch. You are welcome to join even if you did not make a reservation. CHURCH IN CONFERENCE TODAY: The Church Council has set a Church in Conference for Sunday, November 13, to vote on the proposed constitutional amendment creating a Human Resource Committee. You may find the proposed changes in your Friday Update. Hard copies are available in the Narthex. The CiC will be a brief part of the Thanks-for-Giving celebration. ~Nape Baker, Moderator WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES Nov. 16, 5:30 pm, Lounge: Community Gathering Relax from your day, enjoy table conversation, and find fellowship in laughter, good food, and prayer together. Please check Event in the Friendship Register or contact the office (office@binkleychurch.org) by Tuesday at noon to make a reservation. This Wednesday's gathering is our last of 2016. The Wednesday Night series will resume on January 11. GAME NIGHT Nov. 18, 6-8:00 pm, Lounge: All ages welcome for pizza and games! Pizza and beverage provided. Bring a dessert and a game to share. Just contact office@binkleychurch.org by noon on Friday (11/18) and indicate pizza favorites. A lot of fun for all! ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Nov. 20, Post-Worship, Fellowship Hall: Non-profit groups from Chapel Hill and the surrounding area are invited to fill the hall with information and opportunities for your alternative Christmas shopping. Join the Outreach Committee in the Fellowship Hall after worship on the 15th to shop and support our greater community at the same time. If you want to represent a non-profit agency or cause at the AGF, or if you can help organize the fair, please contact Dale Osborne dale@binkleychurch.org. ADVENT RETREAT DEC. 2-4, ST. FRANCIS SPRINGS PRAYER CENTER Preparing for Advent from the Inside Out A Weekend Retreat: Do holiday preparations wear on you, leaving you drained for what should be a joyous occasion? Then the Quiet Weekend with Binkley members and friends may be just what you need! All who seek spiritual reflection and silence are invited to join us for a time of reflection, discussion, silence, fellowship, and relaxation. WHERE: St. Francis Springs Prayer Center (located 30 miles north of Greensboro) COST: $180.00 for 2 nights double or triple occupancy and includes 6 excellent meals. Single occupancy is $240.00 for 2 nights. CONTACT: Alice Glover (asg@gloverimmigrationlaw.com) SUPPORT BINKLEY PRESCHOOL AND BE FESTIVE! As part of Binkley Preschool s fundraising campaign, we are pleased to offer holiday wreaths, roping and bows; proceeds from which go directly to benefit our children. Wreath sizes are small (14 ), medium (20 ), and large (24 ). All are treated to ensure freshness until after the holidays. They are custom-made Fraser Fir, or a combination of Fraser Fir and White Pine. The roping/garland is a continuous length of 30 feet White Pine. Red velvet bows are also available. A sample of the wreaths will be on display in the entryway of the preschool. Delivery of the greenery will be Tuesday November 29th, between 9:00am and 11:00am, and Wednesday November 30th, between 9:00 am and 11:00am. All orders MUST be picked up on those days. Questions? Call Beth Donahue at (985) 869-8692. Order forms can be found at the credenza directly outside of the sanctuary. NOMINATE RECIPIENTS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING: Each year, 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 Co-Chair), kemplong@bellsouth.net, by Monday, December 5. Your nomination should include the name of the 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.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Caroline Lindsay Swanson-Boyd family Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Ellen Stutts Bradshaw Family Melissa Moore Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Kara Richards-Baker Judy Sordean Carl Henley Bob Seymour Martha Henderson Sue Schroeder Jim Pike HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Lynda Jensen Ann Overton Mike Berkut Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore & Al Wheless) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Ann and John Glover (Alice Glover) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) Susan Drewes (Karen Long) Pat Morse (Susan Read) Charlene Scarborough (Sonnie VanSant) Mike Kalt (Karen Long) Ryan Shepherd (Gaye Williams) Pearl Davis (Karen Long) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Newt Smith (Nancy Joyner) EXTENDED FAMILY Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Walter Wills (Karen Van Manen) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Scott Denton (Linda Denton) Selah Dugdale (Sonnie VanSant) Kim Page (Betsy Kreutzberg) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Linda Thompson (Lee and Judy Scott) Tomás Unger (Maria Palmer) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Steve Lunsford (Scott Hawkins) Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Percell Harper (April Harper) Joshua and Adrienne Edwards (Sybil Wagner) Binkley Baptist Church 919-942-4964 www.binkleychurch.org OUR STAFF 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 All staff now have direct phone lines