THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH FEBRUARY 18, 2018 THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT BARBEE S AT BINKLEY GATHERING RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL CHORAL PRELUDE Agnus Dei from GOSPEL MASS Robert Ray Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. For You came to die for me, suffer d, bled, and died on Calvary. In Your word You showed us how, we are trying Lord, hear our pray r right now. Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. * OPENING HYMNS 261 Sweet, Sweet Spirit SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT 263 Surely the Presence of the Lord WOLFE 264 Where the Spirit of the Lord Is ADAMS 259 Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD * LITANY OF CONFESSION One: All have sinned and have come short of the glory of God. The hatred which divides nation from nation, race from race, class from class, One: The covetous desires of people and nations to possess what is not their own, One: The greed which exploits the labors of men and women and lays waste the Earth, One: Our envy of the welfare and happiness of others, One: Our indifference to the plight of the homeless and the refugee, One: The lust which dishonors the bodies of men, women, and children, One: The pride which leads us to trust in ourselves, and not in God, One: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you.
* 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 PENITENCE Kyrie 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! Stephanie Ford LISTENING HEARING OUR JOYS & CONCERNS Dale Osborne AN INVITATION TO OBSERVE A HOLY LENT DISCIPLINE OF SILENCE THE MORNING PRAYER & OUR LORD S PRAYER Our Mother Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. MUSICAL OFFERING Barbee s Chapel Choir
HEARING & RESPONDING THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 1:6-8 SERMON The Proof Is In the Pudding: The Evidence Hattie B. Stancil MUSIC AT THE OFFERTORY Chip & Nay Howell * DOXOLOGY Please sign with the leader or simply sing. OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING IN UNISON For gifts of talent shared generously, for gifts of time gladly engaged in ministries, for gifts of financial resources sacrificially offered, we thank you, Gracious Donor of all. Amen. * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Lord, I Want to Be a Christian 589 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. I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN * RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING & BENEDICTION * BENEDICTION RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God Sung by all. We are fortunate at Binkley to have intentionally chosen from our founding to follow the Liturgical Year. Each liturgical season brings with it specific patterns and practices; rhythms, if you will, that allow us to follow more fully in the way of Jesus with head and heart and body. During the season of Lent things change drastically. The singing or saying of "alleluia" is silenced, the paraments (the hangings on the pulpit, lectern, and communion table) change to purple or to unbleached linen, and music takes on a more somber and penitential nature. In some Christian traditions instrumental music, especially organ music, is completely "given up" for Lent. This year at Binkley we will "give up" a portion of the organ music that we normally hear each Sunday by omitting the voluntary. The closing voluntary will return on Easter Day.
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 by Bill and Abbie Dickinson in gratitude for the ministries of Binkley and Barbee s Chapel, and their family. Included in the arrangement is a woodcarved angel from the Czech Republic, and another wood carved angel is displayed at the back of the Sanctuary. These angels are a complement to the Lenten Art Exhibit curated by the Fine Arts Committee, Angels as Messengers. You are encouraged to take in the exhibit which is displayed on the back walls of the Sanctuary. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by the Barbee s Chapel Choir; The Rev d. Chip Howell; Nay Howell; The Binkley Chancel Choir; Mike Davis, piano; and Ryan Rowe, tenor. 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, Lauren Rossitch, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing as each is able. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 2/18 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Barbee s at Binkley; Hattie B. Stancil preachingsanctuary 3:00pm Youth Choir (Joint rehearsal with UCCH Youth Choir) Choir Room 7:00 pm Sanctuary Matters Library Monday 2/19 Newsletter Deadline 7:00 pm Adult Christian Formation Team Meeting Library Tuesday 2/20 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Earth Ministries: Focus on the Climate Pocket Room
Wednesday 2/21 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 2/22 1:15 pm Carolina Meadows Worship Friday 2/23 6:00 pm Children s Choir Workshop Fellowship Hall Saturday 2/24 10:00 am Children s Choir Workshop Various Sunday 2/25 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 12:15 pm Lunch with Syrian Friends Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge ANNOUNCEMENTS BARBEE S AT BINKLEY: Combined Worship & Luncheon, TODAY: This morning we welcome our sister congregation from Barbee s Chapel. We will have a covered dish lunch for them following the worship service; please join us. This is always a great time to renew friendships with our friends from Barbee s. TODAY IS POSTCARD SUNDAY: Concerned about the status of Dreamers? Immigration policy in general? Write a postcard to an elected official after the 11 o clock service this morning. A table in the narthex will have pre-stamped postcards, pens, addresses, and guidelines. Want to do more? There will be an immigration workshop to find out how to take action to defend immigrants and DACA recipients on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 7 to 8 pm at Hillsborough Unitarian Universalist Church 1710 Old Greensboro Highway, Hillsborough. To find out more call Allison Mahaley, 336-212-0138. EARTH MINISTRIES: FOCUS ON THE CLIMATE Featuring Jean Ritock, Citizen s Climate Lobby: Feb. 20, Pocket Room 7 8:30 pm: Please join us and learn more about how Jean is helping to advance the volunteer work of the Citizen s Climate Lobby locally and what is happening nationally to address one of the most important issues of our time. To learn about the Citizen s Climate Lobby in advance of the gathering, go to: https://citizensclimatelobby.org. We will also be discussing other Earth Ministries programs for the 2018. Areas of top interest are: (1) starting a composting initiative at Binkley saving hundreds of pounds of vegetable food matter from entering the landfill and creating rich soil for our grounds; (2) visiting gardens (vegetable and otherwise) maintained by Binkley members and friends; (3) taking short hikes in and around Chapel Hill and Orange County. We need your ideas, so please join us for this special evening! Buck Horton and Charles Coble, Co-Chairs, Earth Ministries DANA TRENT BOOK DISCUSSION: Feb. 20, 7 pm, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill: Kate Rademacher & J. Dana Trent discuss their new books and explore the meaning of Sabbath Can rest revolutionize our lives and the world? Two local authors will discuss the ways that embracing a regular practice of Sabbath rest has changed and challenged them. They will explore the when, why and how of Sabbath, and invite participants to share their own experiences and questions about how to find balance and renewal in a 24-7 culture. Join them for a lively discussion!
LUNCH WITH SYRIAN FRIENDS: Feb. 25, 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall: Following Worship on Sunday, 2/25, you are invited to a delicious lunch of traditional Syrian dishes in the Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Syrian families we met in January. They want to say thanks, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to get to know them better, and to hear their stories! Adults, youth, children are all welcomed. Please RSVP to office@binkleychurch.org by Friday, February 23, if you plan to stay. Child care will be available. Donations requested. If you can provide transportation on Sunday morning, 2/25, for our Syrian friends (who live in Durham) ~ please contact Christine Jernigan at christinejernigan@gmail.com. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED PRESENT: World Day of Prayer Services: Mar. 2, 2018: Church Women United are planning two local services on Friday March 2. Program written by the Committee of Suriname for WDP 2018: "All God s Creation is Very Good!" based on Genesis 1:1-31. Friday morning at 10 am at St. Joseph CME Church:501 W. Rosemary with parking also available at St. Paul AME and First Baptist. Friday evening at 7 PM at Binkley, Bilingual service followed by light refreshments. To participate in the evening service or for more information, please contact Connie Gates at 919-270-5977 or conniegates@hotmail.com or María Palmer at 919-260-4361 or mariatpalmer@gmail.com MULCHING DAY: Mar. 3, 9:30 am: 20 yards of mulch will be spread along the walkway on the Harris Teeter side on Saturday March 3 beginning at 9:30 am. We need your help. Please come to help a little or stay until it's finished. Bring a yard rake, if you have one, and some gloves. Meet us at the mulch pile-- you can't miss it! Any questions? Contact Janet O'Neal joneal@nc.rr.com. Gratefully, the Grounds Team CHURCH-IN-CONFERENCE: Mar. 4, Post-Worship, Sanctuary: A Church-in-Conference will be held on March 4, after worship to adopt the 2018 budget and to receive an update from the Human Resources Committee on new personnel policies. WOMEN'S RETREAT: Mar. 9-11, Trinity Center, Salter Path, NC: Join us this year as we consider the theme, "Inhabiting a Woman's Soul," with help from two medieval women mystics, Mechthild and Teresa. Just a short walk from the ocean, you'll have time to meander, relax, listen, make art, pray, and worship -- and also play and laugh -- with friends new and old. Registration forms are available outside Stephanie Ford's store and through a link found in the newsletter or Friday Update. Please note that registration is first come, first served. Deadline: February 28. THE MUSIC MINISTRY WELCOMES LUKE BOEHM TO THE CHORAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM Luke Boehm is a Senior at UNC-Chapel Hill. He studies Vocal Performance and Economics with a minor in military science. Upon graduation, he will commission into the U.S. Army as a 2LT in the Infantry, and be stationed in Fort Benning, GA. He s been singing since middle school, and is honored to a part of the choir at Binkley.
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 Our condolences to Ron Upshaw upon the death of his brother, Tom. Our condolences to Paula Butler upon the death of her mother, Cecile. Our condolences to Verla Insko upon the death of her brother, Jim. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Jim Greene Dick Busch Bill Moffitt Bill Bodkin Weldon Thornton EXTENDED FAMILY Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate Aaron and Vianey Perkinson, Osan AFB, South Korea (Nape Baker) Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Valerie and Percell Harper (April Harper) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Mary Alice Kearley (Christine Jernigan) Jesse & Mary Ann Cantrell (Stuart Cantrell) 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) Linda Cox (Karen Long) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Jim Dyer (Barbara Harris) Lalanii Sangod (Connie Gates) Karl Nielsen (Pamela Nielsen) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) John Bankhead (Stewart Bankhead) 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