THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH DECEMBER 24, 2017 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS EVE 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 Fantasy on Veni Emmanuel Evan Copley
* CALL TO WORSHIP adapted from Psalm 85 Dale Osborne One: Listen, listen to God s voice, speaking peace to all who are faithful. Many: God s salvation is very close to those who listen, who follow. One: Faithful love and truth meet in seeking God s way. Many: Justice and peace embrace in the honoring of Divine call. One: In such moments, truth springs up from the ground. Many: And righteousness gazes down from heaven. ALL: May we each awaken to God s salvation, here, in our very midst. A-men. * HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 119 VENI EMMANUEL * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 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 and peace. * SONG OF PRAISE When God is a Child see insert 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! LIGHTING & LISTENING Amy-Jae, Thomas, & Carmela Crawford One: As we still our busy minds and hearts this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of love. Many: Light of Love, shine on us. One: Light of Love, illuminate the way of all who are lonely, doubting, grieving, suffering, or anxious. Many: Light of Love, shine on all. One: Light of Love, overwhelm the darkness of fear and distrust that keeps us silent, closed off. Many: Light of Love, shine through our darkness. One: Light of Love, reveal what may be righted, what may be sealed. Many: Light of Love, shine brightly so that we may see. One: Dear friends, if we love one another, we are born from God and know God. Many: Light of Love, be born in us. CANDLE LIGHTING LITANY THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 1:26-38 One: This is the Gospel of Christ Emily Brewer, lector Many: Thanks be to God.
CANTICLE Magnificat 131 The canticle response is first sung by the cantor and then by all. Thereafter it is sung once by all. The canticle will be read responsively by the right and left sides of the sanctuary beginning with the two sections facing the cross to the right. SERMON Mary s Call Stephanie Ford PRAYING & GIVING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY SOLO AT THE OFFERTORY Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion George Frideric Handel from MESSIAH Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion. Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee! He is the righteous Savior, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen. (Zechariah 9:9) * 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 * HYMN OF INVITATION People Look East 142 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church, you are invited to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received. BESANÇON * RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION VOLUNTARY Magnificat Jean François D Andrieu Plein jeu Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Voluntary 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. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by Kennedy Crawford, mezzo-soprano. Thank you for serving as crèche bearer today Zoé Redick. Today s cover art is The Annunciation by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1898). 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 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. Sunday 12/24 THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVE CHRISTMAS EVE 11:00 am Service of Holy Remembrance: Stephanie Ford Preaching Sanctuary 4:00 pm Service for Children and Families Sanctuary 6:30 pm Pre-service music begins Sanctuary 7:00 pm Service of Carols & Candlelight Sanctuary Monday 12/25 Merry Christmas! Church Office closed Tuesday 12/26 Church Office closed Wednesday 12/27 Binkley serves lunch and dinner at IFC Church Office open 8:30 am 12:30 pm 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel Thursday 12/28 Church Office open 8:30 am 12:30 pm Friday 12/29 Church Office open 8:30 am 12:30 pm Sunday 12/31 11:00 am Worship: Student and Career Sunday Sanctuary
11:00 am, Service of Holy Remembrance 4:00 pm, Service for Children & Families 7:00 pm, Service of Carols, Candlelight, & Contemplation Pre-service music begins at 6:30 pm Sanctuary Mon.-Tue., Dec. 25-26: Closed Wed.-Fri., Dec. 27-29: 8:30 am 12:30 pm Mon., Jan. 1: Closed THE CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING (4pm and 7pm services) will be allocated among three projects: one third to Binkley families in need; one third to hurricane relief in Puerto Rico through the American Baptists Churches Home Mission Societies, Puerto Rico Region; and one third to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund, which is also used for Binkley families in need. Please make checks payable to Binkley Baptist Church with Christmas Eve in the item section. Thank you for your generous support of these ministries. The need is great. EPIPHANY CELEBRATION ON THE 12TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS! Saturday, Jan. 6, 6 pm, Fellowship Hall: We will gather together for dinner and worship at our tables, marking the arrival of the Magi. A dramatized story, carols, and a meditation from Stephanie Ford will be included in this time of fellowship and fun. A rousing rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas will be featured invite friends! SERVICE PROJECT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ All Ages! Sunday, Jan.7, 9:30 am, Fellowship Hall: Bags of Welcome for Syrian Refugee Families: We'll be filling bags with practical and fun items for Syrian families in our area. Even now, as you are shopping and finding good deals, please consider purchasing soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, clothing (new or barely worn), puzzles, small toys, drawing materials, and school supplies. Sunday School classes resume on January 14. CABARET 2018: This year s Cabaret theme is Binkley Goes Back to the Prom so get out your dancing shoes, order your date some flowers, and get ready to have fun. You are invited to let the Music Ministry know about your favorite prom memories and songs. Cabaret is Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. All proceeds go to support annual Music Ministry initiatives including the Children s Choir Workshop Weekend, Youth Choir participation in Festival By the Sea, and the Chancel Choir retreat. Get your tickets at the Binkley office. CABARET SILENT AUCTION: Bah humbug! If this doesn t capture your current state of mind, please consider donating to the 2018 Cabaret Silent Auction. Do you own an abode by the sea, mountains, or lake where someone could experience Sabbath for a week or weekend? Are your culinary skills on par with those of award-winning chef Ashley Christensen? Don t be a Scrooge! Contact Anne Huffman (ahuffman9112@gmail.com) to contribute to the Cabaret Silent Auction. American Baptist Home Mission Societies and Binkley Strongly Supporting Puerto Rico
ABHMS launches 'Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico' multi-year initiative In response to the devastating one-two punch leveled at Puerto Rico by hurricanes Irma and Maria, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA, has launched "Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico." The multi-year initiative seeks to raise $1 million through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) to support rebuilding communities and lives. ABHMS has pledged $25,000, matching OGHS funds already earmarked for Puerto Rico recovery. "We will work with our American Baptist partners to restore all 114 churches and nine missions in Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico " says ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray. The first phase will address Puerto Rico's pressing need for supplies, including bottled water; medicines; baby wipes, diapers and formula; canned milk; bedding; insect repellant; first-aid kits; and construction materials. ABHMS maintains a longstanding relationship with American Baptist Churches of Puerto Rico. The American Baptist Home Mission Society, a forerunner of today's ABHMS, established the first Baptist church in Rio Piedras in 1899 and sponsored home missionaries from the mainland who ministered across the island. Contributions of any size will make a big difference to our American Baptist family in Puerto Rico. One hundred percent of donations go to relief efforts. One third of Binkley s Christmas Eve offering will be directed to Puerto Rico support through the efforts of ABHMS. Thank you for helping your church provide effective support for our friends in Puerto Rico. Make checks payable to Binkley with Christmas Eve in the item section.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Meredith Bratcher Jo Flair Alex Swanson-Boyd Edith Wiggins Priscilla Bratcher John Holt Our condolences to Linda Denton upon the recent death of her brother, Scott Denton. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Martha Henderson Bill Moffitt Bill Bodkin Jim Greene EXTENDED FAMILY Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Jesse & Mary Ann Cantrell (Stuart Cantrell) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Diane Kudla (Marge Miles) Valerie and Percell Harper (April Harper) Bill Maher (Larry McManus) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Mary Alice Kearley (Christine Jernigan) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Linda Cox (Karen Long) Melanie Minton Nault (Mae Lee Waddell) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Jennifer Iacono (Larry McManus) Jean Swanson (Pam Swanson-Boyd) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Rusty Gunn (Susan Preston & Dee Gunn) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Jan Parsons (The Rabalais Family) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Jim Dyer (Barbara Harris) OUR STAFF Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation Minister of Music and Organist Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Daniel C. Cherrix dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org daniel@binkleychurch.org 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