THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH BECOMING AWARE There are, it seems, two muses: the Muse of Inspiration, who gives us inarticulate visions and desires, and the Muse of Realization, who returns again and again to say, It is yet more difficult than you thought. This is the muse of form. It may be then that form serves us best when it works as an obstruction, to baffle us and deflect our intended course. It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings. ~Wendell Berry THE WORSHIP OF GOD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2017 THE REIGN OF CHRIST
GATHERING RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL VOLUNTARY Two Settings of Georg Friedrich Kaufmann Now Thank We All Our God Wilbur Held INTROIT Jubilate! Michael Bedford Jubilate Deo omnis terra [Praise the Lord, all the earth] O be joyful, all ye nations, O be joyful in the Lord; Serve the Lord with gladness; come before God s presence with a song. Enter now God s gates with thanksgiving, go into the courts with praise. O be thankful; call upon the Name of the Lord. * CALL TO WORSHIP Dale Osborne One: Shout for joy to God, all the lands! Come into God s presence with joyful singing! Many: We come before God with glad hearts! One: Know that God made us, and we belong to God! We are God s people and the sheep of God s pasture. Many: We thank God as ones who belong to God. One: Enter God s gates with thanksgiving and this Sanctuary with praise! Many: We give thanks to God, blessing God s name! One: For God is good; God s steadfast love endures forever. God s faithfulness is to all generations. Many: May we always rejoice in God, whose loving kindness will never end! All: Alleluia! A-men * HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 718 ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR * INVOCATION & LORD S PRAYER Stephanie Ford Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name. We pray for your reign of peace to come, We pray that your good will be done, Let heaven and earth become one. Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to those who have none. Let forgiveness flow like a river between us, From each one to each one. Lead us to holy innocence
Beyond the evil of our days Come swiftly Mother, Father, come. For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. adapted by Parker Palmer * 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 WESTMINSTER ABBEY 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! LISTENING THE HEBREW LESSON Ezekiel 34: 11-16 * HYMN Standing on the Promises 552 PROMISES THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25: 31-40 One: This is the Gospel of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God.
SERMON The Thread Nancy Petty HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER MOVING FROM WORSHIP TO WORLD OFFERTORY ANTHEM AT THE OFFERTORY Sing to the Lord of Harvest Healey Willan Sing to the Lord of harvest, sing songs of love and praise; with joyful hearts and voices your alleluias raise. By God the rolling seasons in fruitful order move; sing to the Lord of harvest a joyous song of love. God makes the clouds rain goodness, the deserts bloom and spring, the hills leap up in gladness, the valleys laugh and sing. God fills them with his fullness, all thing with large increase; He crowns the year with blessing, with plenty and with peace. * 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 Now Thank We All Our God 715 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. NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT * RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION The Lord Bless You and Keep You The text is that of hymn 446. Peter C. Lutkin VOLUNTARY Triptych for Organ Piet Post III. Now Thank We All Our God 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. 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 Joe and Claudia Templeton in celebration of their marriage on November, 26, 1971. Forty of their 46 years have been spent as members of this church family, for which they are grateful. About today s guest preacher: The Rev. Dr. Nancy Petty has served on the staff of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church since 1992, where she has been pastor since 2002. In her current role as senior pastor, she has been active in community leadership around issues of justice and equality. She has been a leader in the Moral Monday movement started by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, and has led her congregation to stand in solidarity with other people of faith through the Historic Thousands on Jones Street People s Assembly. Nancy was active in the formation of Repairers of the Breach, Inc., also founded by Rev. Barber to rekindle a prophetic moral vision for justice, social change and movement building. Repairers of the Breach is a nonpartisan and ecumenical organization that seeks to build a progressive agenda rooted in a moral framework to counter the ultra-conservative constructs that try to dominate the public square. Nancy also formed an interfaith community group including Christians, Muslims and Jews to combat Islamophobia and racism. The group started in September 2015 and has sponsored three major community outreach events to educate attendees about Islam and foster relationships with the Muslim community. The North Carolina NAACP named Rev. Petty the 2014 Minister of the Year. The Wake County branch of the ACLU recognized her with the W.W. Finlator Award in 2011, and in 2015 she was honored as the individual recipient of the Human Relations Award from the City of Raleigh. Nancy, and her wife, Karla, reside in Raleigh. Today s cover art is Bom Pastor by Claudio Pastro, 1948-2016. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Chancel Choir. 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 Hannah Wall. * The Congregation standing as each is able.
THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 11/26 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Nancy Petty preaching Sanctuary 12:15 pm Alternative Gifts Fair Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room Monday 11/27 7:00 pm Human Resources Library Tuesday 11/28 9:30 am Staff Meeting Lounge 10:30 am Daytime Book Group Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 11/29 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 12/2 7:45 am Men of Binkley Habitat Build Sunday 12/3 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 3:00 pm Hanging of the Greens Sunroom/Lounge 4:30 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 5:15 pm Advent Evening Prayer Sanctuary 5:30 pm Chili Supper Fellowship Hall 6:15 pm Caroling TODAY IS POSTCARD SUNDAY: You are invited to stop by the AGF in the Fellowship Hall to write a postcard to an elected official asking them to take action on issues that concern you. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES Nov. 29, 5:30 pm, Lounge: Unplugging the Christmas Machine 25 years ago, a book by this title came out challenging the culture of a too-busy, consumer-driven holiday season. Taking this as our theme, we will discuss key ideas from the book (still apropos in 2017), as well as share our own stories of Advent and Christmas meaning. Together we will brainstorm ways to simplify our Advent and Christmastide this year. You are invited to bring a favorite Christmas ornament, children s book, or beloved object that you put out every season to share at your table. There will also be surprises for all ages! Please join us! Check Event in the Friendship Register or contact the office by noon on Tuesday to make a reservation. Dinner is $6 for adults, $3 for children, or come just for the program. HANGING OF THE GREENS Chili Makers Needed: Can you bring a pot of chili to share on Sunday afternoon, December 3? We will gather that afternoon to decorate the church and create Christmas crafts, but at the end of the activity, we will be HUNGRY! If you are willing to bring a pot of chili or a pan of cornbread, please call or email Claudia Templeton at 919-933-2349 or 919-452-7905, or claudiatempleton4@gmail.com. Cookie Makers and Bringers Needed Please sign up outside Stephanie Ford s door to bake or bring 2 or 3 dozen sugar cookies that will be decorated during Hanging of the Greens. Please leave them in the kitchen by Sunday morning, December 3, marked cookies for decorating! If you bring them early, no worries--we can freeze them!
BINKLEY PRESCHOOL HOLIDAY GREENERY FUNDRAISER: As part of Binkley Preschool s fundraising campaign, we are pleased to offer holiday wreaths, roping and bows; proceeds from which go directly to benefit our children! A sample of the wreaths is on display at the Binkley Alternative Gift Table today, and will then move to the entryway of the preschool. They will be available to pick up in the church lobby beginning 11/30 where they will keep until you can retrieve. You can place your order today at the AGF or turn in an order form to the glass cabinet in the preschool hallway no later than Nov. 28. All orders must be prepaid by checks made to Binkley Preschool. Questions? call Erin Tilley at 704-651-9959. MEN OF BINKLEY Dec. 2, 7:45 am: We will participate in building their latest home at 315 Tinnin Road, Efland, NC 27243 from 8.30 to noon on Saturday December 2nd. Any able body who would like to participate is welcome to sign up via the link below. No experience, other than a willing sprit is needed. Feel free to call or email Larry McManus or Charles Coble with any questions. A carpool group will leave the church at 7.45 am. Register volunteers for Dec 2 nd! http://vhub.at/binklelybaptist Binkley to Host Racial Equity Institute Training Jan. 12-13; Register by Nov. 30 The Racial Equity Institute (REI) is an alliance of trainers, organizers, and institutional leaders who devote themselves to the work of creating racially equitable organizations and systems. Binkley Baptist Church is pleased to work with Orange OAR to co-host this workshop by providing space and volunteers. See your Friday Update for a link to more information and to register. CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING NOMINATIONS: The Outreach Committee traditionally requests nominations from the congregation for possible recipient(s) of the offering taken at the Christmas Eve service. Please send your nominations to Karen Long (Outreach Co-Chair), kemplong@bellsouth.net, by Friday, December 8, 2017. Please include the name of your nominated recipient as well information about its mission or needs. The Outreach Committee will meet and choose the recipient(s), which will be announced to the congregation by mid-december. Dear Binkley Members: Many of you participated Sunday in both worship and the Church in Conference held after the service on Nov. 19. This message is to notify everyone what occurred at the Church in Conference and what follow-up is planned. The resident members present passed the following motion signed by thirty eight Binkley members: I move that we vote to accept the Petition s call to reactivate the recommendation made by the Minister Search Committee to consider Rev. Marcus McFaul as the next settled minister of Binkley Baptist Church. Passage of this motion includes the following: Dr. McFaul will return to Chapel Hill on Nov. 29 for a week of meetings to share his own story and vision with Binkley groups (Church Council, Diaconate, Human Resource Committee, Staff) and the entire congregation. The gathering with the congregation will occur on Saturday, Dec. 2. Time and place for each of these gatherings is still to be determined. On Sunday, Dec. 3, Dr. McFaul will preach in the morning worship service. The following Monday and Tuesday he will speak individually with persons wishing to talk with him. Hours for these conversations will soon be announced. On Sunday, Dec. 10, a Church in Conference will be held following the worship service at which time there will be a vote to call Dr. Marcus McFaul as Binkley s lead pastor. Absentee ballots will be available from the church office beginning Wednesday, Nov. 22, and must be received back in the church office by 2 pm on Friday, Dec. 8. You may pick up an absentee ballot in the church office during office hours (10 am 3 pm Monday-Friday) or request one via e-mail (office@binkleychurch.org) and one will be mailed to you. Please put ABSENTEE BALLOT in the subject line. Email is preferable, but if you are unable to come by the church or cannot send an email, you may request a ballot by phone (919-942-4964). Thank you for participating in Binkley s future as God s hands in this part of God s earth. Sondra VanSant, Binkley Moderator
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Meredith Bratcher Jo Flair Robin Brice Alex Swanson-Boyd Edith Wiggins Priscilla Bratcher John Holt 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) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Melanie Minton Nault (Mae Lee Waddell) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Linda Cox (Karen Long) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Jennifer Iacono (Larry McManus) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Rusty Gunn (Susan Preston & Dee Gunn) Jean Swanson (Pam Swanson-Boyd) Jan Parsons (The Rabalais Family) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) 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