THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH JULY 17, 2016 THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BECOMING AWARE Sabbath is a way of living, not a thing to have or a list to complete. By observing it we become people who know both work and rest, and who know why, when, and how we do either. ~Donna Schaper, Sabbath Keeping How you spend your day is how you spend your life. ~Annie Dillard 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 Near to the Heart of God Cleland B. McAfee The text to the Prelude may be found at number 581 of the hymnal. * THE CALL TO WORSHIP One: This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Many: This is a day for peace and proclamation, for rest and reflection, for working at worship instead of worshipping work. One: The Sabbath day is a holy day, consecrated by the Creator as a gift of creation. We are commanded to honor and preserve it. Many: The sabbath day is a holy day, wherein we realize that all days are God s days; a day of rest, wherein we realize that all work is God s work; a day of peace, wherein we can realize that God is our maker and our mender, too. One: Together, let us keep the sabbath. * HYMN Like a River Glorious see insert
* INVOCATION AND PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Dale Osborne 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 Where the Spirit of the Lord Is 264 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace. ADAMS Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is love. There is comfort in life s darkest hour, there is light and life, there is help and power in the Spirit, in the Spirit of the Lord. 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 THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 5:12-15 A SABBATH POEM Praying by Mary Oliver from the collection, Thirst. It doesn t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don t try to make them elaborate, this isn t a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10:38-42 Pastor: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. * HYMN OF PREPARATION Sabbath Sings a Quiet Song see insert
* PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Pastor: Now may the words of my mouth, All: And the meditations of all our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in your sight, O God, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. SERMON When Sabbath is the Better Part Marcus McFaul The first of three services and sermons on Sabbath TIME FOR SILENT REFLECTION PRAYING AND GIVING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS Stephanie Ford THE MORNING PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER (New Zealand/Maori Version) Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Anthony J. Showalter The text to the Anthem may be found at number 560 in the hymnal.
* 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! * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Blessed Quietness 267 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, BLESSED QUIETNESS 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 POSTLUDE Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Showalter Upon leaving the sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the postlude as their final act of worship. 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.
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. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Old Time Gospel Band. The floral arrangement on the communion table is given in honor of Bob Kozelka's 90th birthday and in loving memory of Luther and Marie Long. 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. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 7/17 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaches Sanctuary Monday 7/18 7:00 pm Adult Christian Formation Team Lounge Tuesday 7/19 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study Lounge Wednesday 7/20 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 7:00 pm Finance Committee Library Sunday 7/24 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Dale Osborne preaches Sanctuary
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Caroline Lindsay Martha Henderson Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Bob Phillips Melissa Moore Claudia Cannady Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Swanson-Boyd family Lynda Jensen Andi Elliot Carl Henley Bill Moffitt Deborah Miller We celebrate with Judy Sordean the birth of her granddaughter, Camilla Carolyn. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Jim Greene Marj Boltz Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka 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) 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) Jimmy Austin (Rick Holshouser) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Linda Thompson (Lee and Judy Scott) Patricia Blount Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) 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 C. Cherrix daniel@binkleychurch.org Business Manager Duane Gilbert business@binkleychurch.org Office Manager Stephenie Sanders office@binkleychurch.org Church Council Moderator Nape Baker moderator@binkleychurch.org Diaconate Chair Susan Read susaneread@gmail.com Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour
YOU ARE INVITED TO DONATE SHOP VOLUNTEER AT THE 2016 YARD SALE! Are you looking at your thumbs? Are they green yet? Hope so, because that means you are just about ready to bring your plants in to the Garden Shoppe. Don' t forget that you can also donate lawn and porch furniture, pots, lawn mowers as well as garden tools as long as they are in good shape. Claudia Templeton is chairing the garden and I know she would love to have your help and donations. Are you busy baking up a storm of goodies? Bring all you can to the kitchen on August 12th. to be sold at the Sweet Shoppe. We can hardly wait to buy some of those prize winning goodies. YUM!!! If you can't help out at the sale, this is a fabulous way to contribute. We also need volunteers for clean up! Please contact Lyman Ferrell at lydaferrell@gmail.com. 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 forms in the Narthex and online. Deadline is TODAY, July 17. See the July newsletter for more information, and contact Stephanie Ford with questions. SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR THE CHURCH S GROWTH: Program Enhancement Fund The Church Council is seeking creative new ideas to help the church live into our mission statement, which can be read elsewhere in your bulletin today. This year s budget contains a one-time grant to be parceled in unspecified increments to fund events, workshops, lectures, celebrations, building projects etc. (whatever you can imagine) conceived by the Binkley community for the Binkley community. We want to hear your ideas. Email your proposal to Joel Vander Kamp (joelvanderkamp@gmail.com), Pamela Nielsen (pnielsen@dailymoneymanagement.com) or Larry McManus (larry@teamwealthinvestments.com). Please address the following in your proposal: 1. Purpose: How does this project help Binkley live into its Mission Statement? How does it enhance the congregational experience? Does it expand an existing program? Is it aimed at growing our community? etc 2. Narrative of the project 3. Members & staff involved 4. Amount of funds requested 5. Start and end dates 6. What do you consider a success of this idea/project/etc