THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH JANUARY 22, 2017 THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
BECOMING AWARE Hello darkness, my old friend, I ve come to talk with you again, Because a vision softly creeping, left its seeds while I was sleeping, And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains, within the sound of silence. In restless dreams I walked alone, narrow streets of cobblestone, Neath the halo of a street lamp, I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light, that split the night And touched the sound of silence. Paul Simon 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 Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208 Dietrich Buxtehude We now implore the Holy Spirit INVOCATION Dale Osborne * CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 27) One: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Many: In seeking Divine Light, I desire to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in God s temple. One: Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me! Many: Come, my heart says, seek Divine Light! Your Divine light do I seek. All: Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation! * HYMN Gather Us In 284 GATHER US IN * 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 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! Stephanie Ford PRAYING & LISTENING THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE Isaiah 9: 1-4 ANTHEM Arise, Shine! George J. Elvey Arise, shine for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and the glory shall be seen upon thee, and the gentiles shall come to thy light and kings to the brightness of thy rising. THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 4: 12-23 One: The Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God! OUR KNOWN JOYS & CONCERNS
CALL TO PRAYER The Lord is My Light Taizé Chant Sung by all. MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE The Lord is My Light Taizé Chant Sung by all. SERMON Called to Fish and Spread the Light Dale Osborne GIVING & SENDING OFFERING OUR GIFTS ANTHEM AT THE OFFERTORY Who at My Door is Standing K. Lee Scott Who at my door is standing, there patiently drawing near, who entrance is demanding? Whose is the voice I hear? Sweetly the tones are falling: Now open the door for me! If thou wilt heed my calling, I will abide with thee. Within, the rooms are darken d, all filled with dust and sin; how shameful, how unworthy for Christ to enter in. Yet, the tones are falling: Now open the door for me! If thou wilt heed my calling, I will abide with thee. Door of my heart, I hasten! Thee will I open wide. Though he rebuke and chasten, He shall with me abide. Sweetly the tones are falling: Now open the door for me! Lord God, I hear thee calling, come now, abide with me. Dear Lord, abide with me! * 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 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 344 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. ASSAM * RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen Carl Wiltse POSTLUDE Toccata, BuxWV 157 Dietrich Buxtehude Upon leaving the sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the postlude 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. 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 Chancel Choir; The Youth Choir; and Nan Pardington, piano. Today s cover art is Calling Disciples by He Qi, 2001. 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.
THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 1/22 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Dale Osborne preaching Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Osborne Home Monday 1/23 7:00 pm Church Council Choir Room 7:00 pm Human Resources Committee Library Tuesday 1/24 9:30 am Staff Meeting Lounge 10:30 am Daytime Book Group Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 7:00 pm Girls Group S. Ford Office Wednesday 1/25 Binkley serves lunch and dinner at IFC 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 1/26 1:30 pm Carolina Meadows Worship Saturday 1/28 7:00 pm Ministry of Music Cabaret Fellowship Hall Sunday 1/29 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship Sanctuary 3:00 pm Caroline Lindsay Memorial Service Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge YOU ARE INVITED TO. BINKLEY EARTH MINISTRIES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: MULTI-FAITH CLIMATE VIGIL Jan. 22, 3:30 pm, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Room 940 Carmichael St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514: A peaceful gathering for people of many faiths (or no faith) will be held during the inauguration weekend to reflect on our love for our common home and our concern about the threat of climate change. Hosted by seven local faith groups: The Community Church of Chapel Hill, Saint Thomas More, Kehillah Synagogue, United Church of Chapel Hill, Faith Tabernacle Oasis of Love International Church, the Church of Reconciliation, and Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church. All are invited! DAYTIME BOOK GROUP Jan. 24, 10:30 am, Library: Bobby Wagoner will lead a discussion on Ernest Hemingway s A Movable Feast. All are welcome to attend. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: A DAUGHTER'S MENTAL ILLNESS AND OVERCOMING STIGMA Jan. 24, 6:30-8 pm, Chapel Hill Public Library: Tim and Dawn Woody will share their story. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES Jan. 25, 5:30 pm, Lounge: Our January-February series focuses on the theme of Called to the Quest. This Wednesday, the Quest continues as Jim Wells shares his rich spiritual journey of walking the Appalachian Trail. Hear his photographs, stories, and soul-filled insights. Supper begins at 5:30 pm, with the program from 6:00-7 pm. $6 for ages 12 and up/$3 for children. Please check Event in the Friendship register to make your reservation, or contact the office by Tuesday at noon.
STAND FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY: Binkley s Peace & Justice Action is issuing a call to Binkley members who would be interested in representing the church in Orange County Justice United. Paul and Caroline Lindsay have worked tirelessly on our behalf with Justice United for several years, and we have benefited from their commitment. JU s upcoming meeting will emphasize two important community issues, here are the details: Countywide Leaders Meeting Thursday January 26, 7:00-8:30 pm United Church of Chapel Hill (1321 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) Assembly Hall: The new year will find us in a strong position to win a major victory on policing, and to take advantage of a rare political opportunity to win significant new support for affordable housing. JU leaders will deliver briefings on both of these issues and detail how your institution can support these efforts. www.ocjusticeunited.org. Contact Velma Ferrell: velmamferrell@gmail.com, 919-357-8445. From Outreach: Justice Matters, one of the Christmas Eve Offering recipients, is inviting interested church members to training on preventing child sexual abuse. The sponsors intend to train 500 North Carolinians to prevent, identify, and respond to child sexual abuse and human trafficking in North Carolina. The training has been developed by Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training - which has been extensively evaluated and is the only evidence-informed child sexual abuse training program available nationally. It will be supplemented with additional training on human trafficking. The training is at the Summit Church in Raleigh on Friday, January 27, 2017, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided free. You must register to attend. For more information and to register, please visit: https://darkness tolightnc.eventbrite.com And please don t forget Beyond Gun Violence, a conference sponsored by the NC Council of Churches and others which will be January 27-29. The Saturday sessions on January 28th will be at United Church of Chapel Hill. You must register in advance for the Saturday conference at www.ncchurches.org. Suggested donation is $15.00. Flyers with more information are available in the narthex. THE 2 ND ANNUAL MINISTRY OF MUSIC CABARET Jan. 28, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall: Back by popular demand, the Binkley Cabaret will burst into the Fellowship Hall at the end of this month. This year s theme is Binkley Goes to the Oscars and the evening will feature music from Oscar winning films. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased after worship or by contacting the office. Funds raised will support the Music Ministry at Binkley, specifically: Children s Music Workshop, a music outreach ministry for the whole community; Festival by the Sea choral weekend for the Youth Choir; and the Chancel Choir retreat. Space is limited to 140 and we will not, no matter how gorgeous you look, be able to accommodate you on January 28 if you don t have a ticket, so get yours today! See you on the red carpet! EARTH MINISTRIES MEETING Jan. 30, 7 pm, Lounge: At our first meeting of the new year, we will chart our activities for the spring and summer and hear from special guests Neal and Nancy Cheek. The Cheeks were featured in the winter issue of Afield, the publication of the NC Nature Conservancy. They will share information about their long-term volunteerism, followed by discussions of our priorities for Earth Ministry at Binkley. Come and bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help us live into our church covenant: to be conscientious caretakers of the Earth! ~Buck Horton and Charles Coble, Earth Ministries Co-chairs SUPPORT BINKLEY S MINISTRY BUDGET: As of Friday, we ve received 162 pledges to the Annual Campaign for 2017. Pledge cards are located in the pews if you have not already, please turn yours in. SAVE THE DATE: May 5-7, Binkley Women s Retreat at Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC. The theme is The Divine Feminine.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Caroline Lindsay Swanson-Boyd family Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Jim Pike Bradshaw Family Jim Dostert Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Kara Richards-Baker Judy Sordean Carl Henley Bob Seymour Martha Henderson Sue Schroeder Barbara Proctor Ginny Lansing Janice Pope Our condolences to Paul Lindsay and family upon the death of Binkley member Caroline Lindsay on January 17. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 3 pm in the sanctuary. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Don Hamm EXTENDED FAMILY Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Newt Smith (Nancy Joyner) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore & Al Wheless) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Eugene Burk (Marcella Burk-Groon) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Pat Schmitzer (Suzy Osborne) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Family of Kim Page (Betsy Kreutzberg) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Ryan Shepherd (Gaye Williams) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Pearl Davis (Karen Long) Steve Lunsford (Scott Hawkins) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Tamara Shelp (Merrie & Stacey Shelp and Ell-Shelp Peck) Percell Harper (April Harper) Carol Boltz (Jo Lea) Betty Thomason (Caryl Price) Carolyn Ripley (Carol Ripley-Moffitt) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Shannon Voekel (Ellen Cole) 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