THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH APRIL 1, 2018 EASTER DAY BECOMING AWARE Such shameless Bards we have; and yet 'tis true, There are as mad, abandon'd Criticks too. The Bookful Blockhead, ignorantly read, With Loads of Learned Lumber in his Head, With his own Tongue still edifies his Ears, And always List'ning to Himself appears. All Books he reads, and all he reads assails, From Dryden's Fables down to Durfey's Tales. With him, most Authors steal their Works, or buy; Garth did not write his own Dispensary. Name a new Play, and he's the Poet's Friend, Nay show'd his Faults - but when wou'd Poets mend? No Place so Sacred from such Fops is barr'd, Nor is Paul's Church more safe than Paul's Church-yard: Nay, fly to Altars; there they'll talk you dead; For Fools rush in where Angels fear to tread. ---Alexander Pope, who first coined the phrase Fools rush in where Angels fear to tread, in his Essay On Criticism, (1709).
GATHERING PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Canzon Seconda The trumpet shall sound from MESSIAH Canzon Terza Cantata 51: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen (Exult God in every land!) Piece d orgue, BWV 572 Giovanni Gabrieli G.F. Handel Gabrieli J.S. Bach J.S. Bach CHIMING OF THE HOUR INTROIT Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us Will C. MacFarlane Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the feast. Not with old leav'n, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ is risen, is risen from the dead: and become the first fruits of them that slept. For since by one, for since by one came death: by One came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam, for as in Eve all die: even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Glory to the Creator, and to the Christ, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end. Amen. * CALL TO WORSHIP One: It is Easter Day, and the world is turned upside down. Many: We have come to sing and say, the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom. One: It is Resurrection Day, and hope, peace, and love have triumphed over hate and violence. Many: We have to sing and to say, the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. One: This is the Day the Lord has made! So let us rejoice and be glad in it. Many: Let us rejoice, for Christ our Lord is risen! Alleluia! One: Christ is risen! Many: Christ is risen indeed!! * HYMN IN PROCESSION Christ the Lord is Risen Today 216 EASTER HYMN * INVOCATION & OUR LORD S PRAYER WELCOME & 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 CHILDREN S MESSAGE Stephanie Ford THE FIRST LESSON I Corinthians 1:18, 23-31 * THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia from Celtic Mass Fintan O Carroll & Christopher Walker The refrain is sung once by the cantor then by all. Following the verse, the refrain is sung by all. Refrain Verse: Now he is living the Christ, Out of the tomb he is risen; He hath conquered death, Opened heaven to all believers. * THE GOSPEL LESSON John 20:1-18 One: This is the Gospel of Christ! Many: Thanks be to God! SERMON Holy Fools (and Angels Too) Marcus McFaul FEASTING HYMN This is the Day of New Beginnings 518 Stanzas 1-3 sung by The Choral Scholars. Stanza 4 sung by all. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING One: The Lord 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. BEGINNINGS
One: Let us pray Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we share together this bread and this cup and remember with joy the redemptive love of Jesus Christ. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing the glory of your name: JOYFUL EUCHARIST Today we will celebrate communion in the ancient form of intinction receiving the bread then dipping it into the cup. Beginning with the front pews in the each section, you are invited to move forward by way of the left aisle, receive communion, then return to your pew row by the right aisle. As you are in line, please pass the peace with your friends and neighbors; this is Resurrection Day! Move freely and joyfully during this time. HYMNS AT THE COMMUNION Alleluia see insert Thine is the Glory 218 MACCABEUS 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.
GIVING & RESPONDING ANTHEM AT THE OFFERTORY Light s Glittering Morn Craig Phillips Light s glittering morn bedecks the sky, Heaven thunders forth its victor cry; the glad earth shouts its triumph high, and groaning hell makes wild reply. While the King of glorious might treads down death s strength in death s despite, and tramp ling hell by victor s right, brings forth his sleeping saints to light. Hell s pains are loosed, and tears are fled; captivity is captive led; the angel crown d with light has said, The Lord is risen from the dead. We pray thee, King with glory decked, in this our paschal joy, protect from all that death would fain affect. Thy ransom d flock, thine own elect. Alleluia! * 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 Christ is Alive! 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. see insert * RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING & BENEDICTION VOLUNTARY Carillon Louis Vierne 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.
PARTICIPANTS Rev. Dr. Marcus McFaul, Senior Minister Rev. W. Dale Osborne, Associate Minister Rev. Dr. Stephanie Ford, Minister of Christian Formation Daniel C. Cherrix, Minister of Music and Organist The Chancel Choir Chris Sefton, trumpet Sophia Rekeibe, trombone Van Quinn, organ Matt Wakeford, trumpet Max Inman, bass trombone Anne Sutton, soprano Garrett Olcott, trumpet Chase Carroll, percussion Luke Boehm, bass Adams Wofford, horn Daniel Winecoff, percussion This morning s beautiful music is offered to the glory of God and is made possible in part by gifts to the Music Discretionary Fund by Scott Hawkins, in honor of his mother Libby McFeeture; and Gaye Williams, in celebration of new life, especially her recently born great nephew, Jackson David Shepherd. Acolytes Emily Bradshaw Dylan McDonough 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. Today s cover art is Burnand, Eugène, 1850-1921. Disciples John and Peter on their way to the tomb on Easter morning, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?rc=55038 [retrieved March 28, 2018]. Original source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/file:burnandjeanpierre.jpg. 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 Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Hannah Wall. * The Congregation standing as each is able.
Christ is Alive!
THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 4/1 EASTER SUNDAY 6:45 am Sunrise Service St. Francis Courtyard 9:30 am Easter Breakfast Fellowship Hall 10:30 am Service Prelude Sanctuary 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 12:15 pm Easter Egg Hunt Big Playground Monday 4/2 Church office closed 6:30 pm Diaconate Off site
Tuesday 4/3 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 4/4 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 Saturday 4/7 8:00 am Men s Group Sunroom Sunday 4/8 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKFAST SNACK DONATIONS NEEDED BY APRIL 4: Our Children s Place is a program committed to the welfare of children of incarcerated parents. On Saturday, April 7, fathers and children will be reunited for a morning of art activities and games. Mini muffins, granola bars, juice boxes, and paper products (cups, plates, napkins, utensils) requested. Look for box in the Narthex labeled Breakfast for Our Children s Place. Thanks, Stephanie WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES: A Spiritual Vision for Our Earth Home: Apr. 4, 5:30 pm. Lounge: Join Charles Coble, Stephanie Ford, and Buck Horton for a conversation about the spiritual and theological underpinnings for ecological activism. How has our sense of specialness among creatures kept us from being thoughtful gardeners of God s creation? How might we develop a greener sense of self? What do the spiritual traditions have to say? Check Event in the Friendship Register to make a reservation, or contact the office by Monday at noon. Dinner is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Program begins at 5:30; Dinner at 6. Menu:-Veggie Fajitas or Chicken Fajitas, Black Bean Salad, Spanish Rice, Crispy Corn Chips and Salsa, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Please indicate Vegetarian) MEN OF BINKLEY: Saturday, April 7, 8 am, Sunroom: Our featured guest will be Rev. Richard Overly, ordained as an American Baptist Minister and now engaged in some fascinating international consulting. The Men of Binkley is open to all who identify as male and are 18 or older. We welcome your participation and the opportunity to strengthen the relationships and bonds of all men at Binkley. We ll also enjoy: Breakfast with Sunrise biscuits, cinnamon buns & coffee, Prayer, Fellowship and Sharing. BOOK DISCUSSION: Falling Upward: Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Franciscan Fr. Richard Rohr: Apr. 8-May 13, Sundays, 4-5:30 pm, Library. According to Rohr, a spiritual transition occurs from one half of life to the next. This transition may take years or happen quickly, when some unbidden event occurs that shakes our very foundation. It is at this point that the religion of our early years appears inadequate for the challenges of the adult life because it usually is. Falling Upward introduces readers to concepts that appear throughout Rohr s writing, including the two halves of spiritual life, the true and false self, the shadow self, and more. At the first session, we ll discuss the introduction and Chapter 1. If you are interested in a deeper study, A Companion Journal to Falling Upward is also available. The discussion will be facilitated by Cate Alexander, Binkley member and spiritual director. Contact office@binkleychurch.org to sign up. BINKLEY BODIES AND SOULS FOR JUSTICE: When Orange County Justice United (JU) needs large numbers of church people to show powerful citizen support for important public issues, Binkley Bodies and Souls for Justice springs alive into action. One such time will come on Tuesday, April 10. A JU Public Assembly will address affordable housing, jobs, and immigration in Orange County. We need to show public officials and candidates that there is wide support for addressing these issues. JU is asking Binkley Church to send at least 10 to 15 people. JU will challenge Board of Education candidates to support measures to make it easier for Latino and other immigrants to succeed in school and find employment. The affordable housing team will present a plan for
providing housing quickly for low income people who are homeless or near homeless. The meeting will be at Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1701 Jimmy Ed Rd, Hurdle Mills, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bus transportation is available from both the United Church of Chapel Hill and St. Thomas More Church. For more information, please contact Paul Lindsay, 919-604-1699 or plindsay2@aol.com. FAITH CONNECTIONS ON MENTAL ILLNESS: Apr. 13, 8 am, St. Thomas More: Cultivating Mental Health: This conference will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill on Friday, April 13 from 8 am to 4:15 pm. Learn more about the conference and how to register at http://www.faithconnectionsonmentalillness.org/annual-conference.html. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) ANNOUNCES NAMI WALKS FOR THE MIND OF AMERICA: On April 14, Binkley will once again be walking with other faith communities to raise money to support NAMI Programs here in North Carolina. Anyone wishing to be a walker or to sponsor a walk should contact Rob Lewis or Gloria Lightsey-Lewis, or go to namiwalks.org. THE 2018 CROP WALK IS APRIL 22: We hope you'll join the Binkley CROP Walk Team! Celebrate Earth Day weekend by joining this fun and rewarding walk! You can join on-line by going to the Binkley CROP WALK website https://www.crophungerwalk.org/chapelhillnc/binkley (click "Join Our Team" mid-page). If you are planning to collect cash and check donations, you can pick up a team member packet on Dale's door anytime. We will begin tabling in the narthex on April 8, so you can also pick up your walker's packet, give a donation, or buy a CROP Walk T-shirt then. FROM PEACE AND JUSTICE: The Binkley Peace and Justice Action and Outreach Committees sponsor a table at the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. The banquet is on April 28 at 6:00 p.m., Chapel Hill Sheraton Inn. Banquet tickets are $50. A few tickets already purchased are available to others as needed: see Dale. Funds raised support ongoing local branch efforts, scholarships, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. For information and tickets, contact Tom Fewel, tfewel@gmail.com. INQUIRER S CLASS TO START APRIL 29: The Inquirer s Class is a four-session opportunity for anyone interested in uniting with Binkley to learn more about our mission and ministries. It is also designed for those who ve recently joined the church. The class will meet during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:40 am) for four consecutive weeks (4/29, 5/6, 13, and 20). The final session on May 20 falls on Pentecost Sunday and will include breakfast. Marcus McFaul will facilitate the class. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to office@binkleychurch.org by April 24. NEW BEGINNINGS ALL OVER OUR CHURCH THIS APRIL including the beautiful new look of our baptistery designed and rebuilt by Master Pool Guild Member, Michael Gress. Linda Vaughn discovered Michael in her search for contractors, and has he also contributed a generous portion of his fee back to Binkley. Assisting Michael along the way were Don Wilhoit and Charles Myhand who built the dust containment; Melinda Wilde, Anne Winfield, Linda Textoris, and Ruth Ann Ross who made the tile selection; Dale Osborne who served as troubleshooter for the unexpected, Fred Schroeder and Jim Summerfield who are refinishing the baseboard, and Alan Redick who was involved in the early stages. Charles and Dale also braved the acid baths used to clean the brick. Please give a word of appreciation to these folks when you see them. DEACON ELECTIONS: On April 15, we will elect new deacons to take office in May. These new deacons will replace those completing their three-year terms: Roal Carlson, Lillian Lee, Tim Ross, Brennetta Simpson, Karen Van Manen and Melinda Wilde. The new deacons will join Chair-elect Terry Huneycutt-Horn and Gretchen Aylsworth, Margie Billinger, Marcella Burk-Groon, Stuart Cantrell, Barbara Davis, Tom Fewel, Lyn Lamont, Allan Maltbie, and Anne Winfield. Our congregation speaks of the mission of Binkley Baptist Church as building compassion and joyful community. Deacons personify this by assisting our ministers in pastoral care for the congregation. This may differ from deacon to deacon as each decides how best to reach out to those members assigned to him/her in order to deepen our congregational connections. A list of Binkley members eligible to serve as new deacons will be posted in the narthex in the coming weeks. I hope that you will prayerfully consider leaving your name on the list of possible nominees this year. If you feel you are not able to serve as a deacon at this time, please mark your name off this list or notify Stephenie Sanders in the church office by April 9. The names remaining will become the nominees on the ballot on April 15. It has been my great joy to serve as your Diaconate Chair this past year. ~Melinda Wilde If you are interested in being a deacon and/or would like to learn more about what being a deacon entails, please see the April issue of the Binkley Beacon, p. 18.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Allen Davidson Ellen Stutts Meredith Bratcher Rachel Avery Edith Wiggins Jo Flair John Holt Priscilla Bratcher Gladess Crisp Terry Huneycutt-Horn HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Weldon Thornton Bill Moffitt Bill Bodkin EXTENDED FAMILY Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate Aaron and Vianey Perkinson, Assam AFB, South Korea (Nape Baker) Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) Jesse & Mary Ann Cantrell (Stuart Cantrell) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Mary Alice Kearley (Christine Jernigan) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Diane Kudla (Marge Miles) Melanie Minton Nault (Mae Lee Waddell) Bill Maher (Larry McManus) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Frank Shandor (Marge Miles) John Bankhead (Stewart Bankhead) Valerie & Percell Harper (April Harper) Tara Strickland Hogan(The Walker Family) OUR STAFF Senior Minister Associate Minister Minister of Christian Minister of Music and Formation Organist Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Daniel C. Cherrix marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org daniel@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9120 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 919-928-5491 Business Manager Office Manager Sexton Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders Charles Myhand 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