THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS January 1, 2017 University and Career Day BECOMING AWARE OF GOD The Love That Lives by W. D. Dorrity Every child on earth is holy, Every crib is a manger lowly, Every home is a stable dim, Every kind word is a hymn, Every star is God s own gem, And every town is Bethlehem, For Christ is born and born again, When His love lives in the hearts of men. PRELUDE Jesus the Light of the World The Old Time Gospel Band Praising THE CREATOR *CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 148) One: Praise the Divine Creator! Praise the Divine Creator from the heavens! Let all the angels and heavenly beings shout praise! Many: Praise God, sun and moon; praise God, all you shining stars! Shout One: Praise you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Divine One who commanded and they were created. God established them forever and ever. Many: Praise God from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling God s command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! One: Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! All who are in positions of power and all peoples of the earth! Young men and women alike, old and young together! ALL: Let them praise the name of God, for Divine glory is above earth and heaven. *OPENING HYMN Hark the Herald Angels Sing 150 *INVOCATION
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST One: The peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace. REnewing ourselves in Christ through word and song OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 63: 7-9 CONTEMPORARY LESSON No Sweeter Thing by Adelaide Love MEDITATIVE MUSICAL LESSON (The seemingly secular song below, played on piano by Mike Davis, is one of beauty and holy reminiscence. As you read, pray and listen, breathe in your own memories of celebrating the birth of Jesus. Remember Christus natus est, Christ is Born, and remember also that Christ can live in you and through you as you live out Jesus Gospel message of love and forgiveness.) Christmas Time is Here by Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year. Snowflakes in the air, carols everywhere, olden times and ancient rhymes and love and dreams to share. Sleigh bells in the air; beauty every where; yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there. Christmas time is here; we'll be drawing near; oh that we could always see such spirit through the year. CONTEMPORARY LESSON The Glory of Christmas by Laverne Riley O Brien GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 2: 13-23 *HYMN OF THE SEASON Twas in the Moon of Wintertime 166
MEDITATING AND PRAYING WITH THE DIVINE CHRISTMASTIDE MEDITATION Praise God for Safety W. Dale Osborne *RESPONSE For All Who Give You a Face 157 PRESENTING OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY Mary s Boy Child The Old Time Gospel Band *DOXOLOGY (You are invited to sign the Doxology, to praise God with your body as well as your voice and mind.) 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 DEDICATION MOVING FROM WORSHIP TO WORLD HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER INVITATION *INVITATIONAL HYMN There s A Song in the Air 159 (If you wish to become a member of this congregation of the Body of Christ, you are invited to come forward during this hymn to be welcomed and received.) *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jesus the Light of the World The Old Time Gospel Band We are grateful to our students and young adults who have made themselves available for this service during their Christmas break from the academic rigors of campus life, the commitment to education as teachers or the work of their chosen field. Please keep all of our college, career and graduate students in your prayers as many travel back to their places of learning and instruction in the coming weeks.
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 Old Time Gospel Band. Today s cover art is He Qi s Escape to Egypt (2001), from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. 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 Hser Ku, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing as each is able. THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 1/1 9:45 am Early Worship Chapel 11:00 am Worship: College and Career Sunday Sanctuary 12:15 pm College and Career Group Lunch Monday 1/2 Church Offices Closed Tuesday 1/3 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 1/4 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 1/5 5:45 pm Bell Choir Choir Room Friday 1/6 6:00 pm Epiphany Celebration Fellowship Hall Saturday 1/7 8:00 am Men s Group Sunroom Sunday 1/8 9:30 am Church School 11:00 am Worship: Stephanie Ford preaching Sanctuary 12:30 pm Peace and Justice Library 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Osborne Home YOU ARE INVITED TO. SUPPORT THE CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING: The Christmas Eve offering will be allocated among three projects. Fifty percent (50%) will go to Binkley families in need, 25% will go for Hurricane Matthew relief support for a family or families in need in Eastern North Carolina, and 25% will go to Justice Matters. Justice Matters provides direct legal services in humanitarian immigration law through a team of staff and volunteer attorneys. Binkley members volunteer there. Visit http://www.justicemattersnc.org. Please make sure your offering is designated for Christmas Eve. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK: An ad hoc team has been working to evaluate our current website, binkleychurch.org, and your input is needed. If you would like to participate in a survey to share your thoughts, please send your email address to gw.stutts@frontier.com. SUPPORT BINKLEY S MINISTRY BUDGET: As of Friday, we ve received 158 pledges to the Annual Campaign for 2017. Pledge cards are located in the pews if you have not already, please turn yours in.
EPIPHANY CELEBRATION ON THE 12TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS! Jan. 6, 6 pm, Fellowship Hall: Epiphany will be observed this year on Friday, January 6, at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will gather together for dinner and worship at our tables, marking the arrival of the Magi. Readings, carols, and a meditation from Marcus McFaul will be included in this time of fellowship and fun. A rousing rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas will be featured invite friends! ATTENTION ALL WHO BELIEVE IN SCIENCE AND ARE CONCERNED FOR GOD S CREATION! Earth Ministries is holding its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 in the Church Library. The purpose of the meeting will be to chart our activities for the Spring and Summer. Our special guest will be 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 BINKLEY S ANGEL TREE Binkley s angel tree is the work of many hands. In 2015, the congregation s crafters and young people came together to create new ornaments for our Christmas tree. Their handiwork now adorns the beautiful, lighted Fraser fir in the Sanctuary. Take time before or after a service to look at the tree up close. Many of the ornaments are exquisite. Following the European tradition of natural, handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments, the unique pieces remind us of the beauty of God s world and the creative gifts with which he has endowed us. Special thanks to Claudia Templeton and her youth Sunday School class, Margie Billinger and her craft party group, and the families attending the 2015 Hanging of the Greens celebration, led by Caryl Fulcher and Linda Hill-Wise. Myra and Josiah Knight, Co-chairs, Worship Committee LOOKING AHEAD WEDNESDAY NIGHTS RESUME JANUARY 11: Our January-February series focuses on the theme of Quest. We will be hearing about pilgrimages of body and soul that Binkley friends have taken, as well as others. Supper begins at 5:30 pm, with the program from 6:00-7:0 pm. $6 for ages 12 and up/$3 for children. THE EPIPHANY TREE OF WARMTH: The tree will be set up in the narthex through January 8. Please help us adorn it with cold weather clothing to be distributed to community members in need. Hats, scarves, gloves, and coats are needed. WELCOME TO BINKLEY-INQUIRER S CLASS Jan. 15, 22, 29, & Feb. 5, 9:30 am, Library: This class during the church school hour is designed for those who would like more information about the church who are considering formal church membership. Recent new members are invited as well. Dr. McFaul will facilitate the class. Please let us know you are coming by January 11 by sending a message to office@binkleychurch.org. THE 32 ND ANNUAL MLK MEMORIAL BANQUET Jan. 15, 5:00 pm, Friday Center: Lillian Lee has a limited number of tickets, which are $30. KERYGMA BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW: GOD WITH US Begins January 17, Lounge: With all we have to unite us, we still find ways to create division. It is an age-old question: do we focus on what sets us apart, or what holds us together? According to Matthew, it is Emmanuel, God with us. Led By Dr. McFaul. Class begins January 17, and runs for 14 weeks (Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm in the Lounge). Workbook cost is $22 (paid on first night of class). Please email participation to office@binkleychurch.org NO LATER THAN JANUARY 4. THE 2 ND ANNUAL MINISTRY OF MUSIC CABARET Jan. 28, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall: Save the Date! Details coming soon!
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Alex Swanson Jo Flair Caroline Lindsay Swanson-Boyd family Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Jim Pike Bradshaw Family Melissa Moore Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Kara Richards-Baker Judy Sordean Carl Henley Bob Seymour Martha Henderson Sue Schroeder Barbara Proctor Jim Dostert HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Ginny Lansing 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) Ann and John Glover (Alice Glover) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Scott Denton (Linda Denton) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Selah Dugdale (Sonnie VanSant) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Family of Kim Page (Betsy Kreutzberg) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Marlene Carney (Julie Lentz) DeeDee Hildebrand (Ellen Cole) Susan Drewes (Karen Long) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Pat Morse (Susan Read) Linda Thompson (Lee and Judy Scott) Charlene Scarborough (Sonnie VanSant) Tomás Unger (Maria Palmer) Mike Kalt (Karen Long) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Ryan Shepherd (Gaye Williams) Steve Lunsford (Scott Hawkins) Pearl Davis (Karen Long) Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Percell Harper (April Harper) Tamara Shelp (Merrie & Stacey Shelp and Ell-Shelp Peck) Betty Thomason (Caryl Price) Carol Boltz (Jo Lea) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Carolyn Ripley (Carol Ripley-Moffitt) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer) Pat Schmitzer (Suzy Osborne) Eugene Burk (Marcella Burk-Groon) 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