THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 LAUNCH SUNDAY THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST BECOMING AWARE Empty will make you weep; Open will make you shout. Empty will paralyze you into doing nothing; Open will make you want to do something. Empty will make you sing the blues; Open will make you sing praises. Empty says, It s over ; Open says, It s just starting. Empty will make you think you are all alone. Open will let you know you are never by yourself. Empty will make you want to resign; Open will make you re-sign. ~ Gary Simpson
THE WORSHIP OF GOD RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL GATHERING WORDS One: This is the day God has made Many: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! One: May we pray Marcus McFaul PRELUDE Prelude in G Major, BWV 541 J.S. Bach INTROIT Bless Us, O God Richard Shepard Bless us, O God, with a reverent sense of Your presence, that we may be at peace and may worship You with all our mind and spirit. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * CALL TO WORSHIP One: Come and worship! Many: We will praise the One between, within, and over. One: Trust in the One who co-creates the was, the now, and the will-be. Many: Our hope is in the One who creates expansive love calling us to do the same. One: Follow the One who never breaks covenant. Many: We follow the One whose extravagant love calls us to co-create justice for the oppressed, feed the hungry, unlock prisons, and welcome strangers, orphans, and widows. One: Praise the One whose justice is grace-full and inclusive. All: We praise the Spirit that spans the ages. Amen! by Tim Graves * PROCESSIONAL HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 5 * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Anne Winfield 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 Thy Word M.W. Smith, arr. K. Phillips
LISTENING & LEARNING THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON James 2: 1-10, 14-17 One: For the word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us, Many: Thanks be to God. THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 7:24-37 One: This is the Gospel of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. Stephanie Ford Madeline Grace Powell & Francine Jean Vander Kamp The Congregation Responds: We rejoice in this moment with you. We pray God that will guide you, your family, and all of us as you read this Bible. May you find as the psalmist believed, a lamp to guide you and a light for your path. PRESENTATION OF BIBLES RESPONSE Thy Word LISTENING IN PRAYER & PROCLAMATION HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS Dale Osborne CALL TO PRAYER Healer of Our Ev ry Ill 506 HOLDING SILENCE TOGETHER THE MORNING PRAYER & OUR LORD S PRAYER 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. by Parker Palmer
SERMON An Opening Marcus McFaul MOMENTS FOR REFLECTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, SERVICE, & FELLOWSHIP 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! SENTENCES OF STEWARDSHIP OFFERING OUR GIFTS ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING No Hands but Yours J. Jerome Williams Christ has no body now on earth but yours; no hands but yours; no feet but yours: Christ has no body now on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which to look out Christ s compassion to the world. Yours are the feet on which He is to go about doing good. And yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now. TEXT: St. Theresa of Avila, 16th Century * 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 We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky 684 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. RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING & BENEDICTION * BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go in Peace B. Waters/K. White * POSTLUDE Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 J.S. Bach 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 THIS WEEK of Binkley AT Baptist BINKLEY Church is building compassionate and joyful community, freely exploring spiritual paths, and pursuing justice and peace in the way of Jesus. We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Please leave your name and contact information in the Friendship Register so we can get to know you better. The Chancel Choir. is Embracing the World by Janet McKenzie, 2011. are given to the glory of God by Stewart Bankhead and Stuart Cantrell and in thanksgiving for twenty-seven years of life together, as well as in brokenhearted celebration of the life of our dog Jasper. are available in the Narthex. by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712. Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Grace Wheeler. as each is able. Sunday 9/9 LAUNCH SUNDAY 9:30 am Launch Sunday Activities Sanctuary 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 6:00 pm Youth Group Fellowship Hall Monday 9/10 6:00 pm Leadership Team Lounge 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Library Tuesday 9/11 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library 6:00 pm Reference Team Workroom Wednesday 9/12 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 12:30 pm Primetimers Lounge 4:00 pm Immortal Diamond Discussion Group Library 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Series Lounge 6:00 pm Children s Choir Room 15 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Friday 9/14 7:30 pm Binkley Readers Library
Saturday 9/15 9:00 am Reference Team Workroom Sunday 9/16 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary 3:00 pm Billy Barnes Memorial Service Sanctuary 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge 7:00 pm Sanctuary Matters Library PRIMETIMERS: Weds., Sept. 12, 12:30 pm, Lounge: Program: Life at 60 and Beyond for Binkley and You presented by Dale Osborne. All are invited. Catered lunch from K&W is $9 to be paid at the door. Please RSVP to the office by Monday, Sept. 10 at noon. WEDNESAY NIGHT SERIES: Sept. 12, 5:30 pm, Lounge: Program: Josephine is a cat with a collection of poems written in her honor. Laurence, Josephine s self-described attendant, chronicles the details of her life with wit and warmth. Join us for a delightful evening of listening to Laurence read his poetry. Check Event in the Friendship Register or contact the office by NOON ON MONDAY 9/10 to make a reservation. See Linda and Karin in the narthex to learn about more ways to make your reservation for this semester. Dinner is $7 for adults, $4 for children. Menu: BBQ, slaw, baked beans. Please indicate vegetarian when making a reservation. REFERENCE TEAM LUNCH AND LEARN originally scheduled for 9/16 has been postponed. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date. ORANGE COUNTY JUSTICE UNITED will meet Thursday, Sept. 13, 7:00-9:00 pm. We will have the opportunity to vote on a fall action agenda. There will be reports on (1) plans for expanding housing for low income people through a master leasing program as well as (2) increasing diversity in the Orange County School System by hiring more teachers of color and bilingual office staff in every school and improving counseling for immigrant students. Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Tyron St., Hillsborough. BINKLEY GOLF OPEN: The much anticipated Occasional Binkley Fall Open will be played Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Southwick Golf Course near Swepsonville. This will be the 26 th Binkley Open and will kick-off event of the Celebration of Binkley Baptist Church s 60 th Anniversary. We will gather at 9:30 for team selection. The first tee time is 10:00 AM. The Open fee is $30 (make checks out to Joe Clontz and pay at the Tournament) and includes green fees, cart and a hot dog and drink at the turn. Information, registration and directions are available from Joe Clontz (919-969-4517); jclontz42@gmail.com. Registration deadline is Sunday, September 16. Join us for fun! KERYGMA STUDY: Led by Marcus Begins September 25: Kerygma Bible Study led by Senior Minister Dr. Marcus McFaul, is a Tuesday night opportunity starting on September 25 from 7-8:30 pm in the Lounge. This 8-week study is on The Gospel of Mark. Workbook cost is $21 to be paid at the first class. Please sign up for the class by September 20 by emailing Marcus or calling the office 919-942-4964. A SUCCESS: Thai Service Project on Labor Day Sunday! Many thanks to all who donated funds to purchase bedding and mosquito nets for 60 youth who are supported by the Grace Maesai Church in Thailand. We exceeded our goal by approximately $1000! The additional funds will be used for their ongoing needs. Although we ran into technical glitches, for a brief and shining moment, we saw Adul Sam- On, Pastor Muang, and Scott Coats live before us on the screen! Special appreciation to Barbara and Gove Elder, Libby Fosso, Jerry VanSant, Katherine Walker, and Team Bradshaw (Tim, Mary Ann, Emily, and Jacob) for making the day happen! ~Stephanie Ford
Welcome to our Interim Minister of Music and Organist: Josh Dumbleton joins our staff as Interim Minister of Music / Organist from September 4, through the end of December while the search committee seeks to fill the position on an ongoing basis. Josh is a native of Oklahoma and currently lives in Raleigh. He has over 20 years experience in church music as an organist, choral and instrumental conductor, and educator. For the past 10 years, he served as Associate Director of Music Ministries and Associate Director of Music/Organist at Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Prior to that he served as Director of Music (Organist/Choirmaster) at First United Methodist Church in Conway, S.C. He also has held church music positions in Austin and Amarillo, Texas. Josh earned a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Music in Organ Performance from The University of Texas at Austin. He will complete the Doctoral of Music Arts in Organ Performance degree at UNC-G in 2019. When he s not pulling out all the stops, Josh enjoys running and spending time with his beagles Max and Milo. The Bible and The New York Times Sunroom Finding Myself on a Journey Chapel Fall 2018 Sunday School Classes for Adults Classes Begin 9/16 Theologian Karl Barth famously said that Christians should possess with one hand the Bible and in the other a newspaper if one is to faithfully live out the faith in one s culture. Take a look at Olin Binkley s portrait outside the sanctuary (he s holding Time magazine!). Join us for lively discussion that specifically addresses the intersection of faith and life, Scripture and the critical issues, the Divine challenge and our human responses. Sources for this decidedly conversational class will include newspaper editorials (not just from the NYT) as well as magazine articles from Sojourners and the Christian Century. Marcus McFaul will facilitate in September. This class approaches Bible study as a way of exploring some of the questions, intuitions, even distresses that arise, and persist, on our pilgrim journeys. The class, facilitated by Meredith Bratcher, uses Biblebased experiential learning, but discoveries in this class are for each one their own, perhaps unpredictable, sometimes not even spoken aloud, always trustworthy. Questions, art work, journaling, or silent meditation help engage the texts, which are the lectionary Gospel readings assigned for each Sunday. It s Not Just One Way Room 17 Mindful Parenting Lounge Whether you are a new member or a member of many years, you may not know the personal faith journey of your neighbors at Binkley. Each week in this class, an individual or couple shares their story. These stories are shared with loving respect for each one s relationships with God, the Universe, Higher Power, or however her or his connection to the More is understood. Cate Alexander, Tracy Berger, and Joel & Lucy Vander Kamp share in facilitating. Each week, the group discusses ideas about parenting from current resources. The simple format includes the following: prayer, brief check-in, summary of the book or article being shared, and a discussion on prepared questions. We welcome novice and experienced parents alike looking to share laughter, support, and hope in the journey of parenting. Megan and Miles Highsmith are the cofacilitators. English as a Second Language and Christianity Room 18 This class is designed for those learning English as a second language and interested in faith. Participants will learn vocabulary, stories from the Bible, Christian traditions, as well as share from their own cultures and histories in lively discussion. Bo Lloyd is the teacher.
. BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS CHURCH FAMILY April Harper Tim Bradshaw Gladess Crisp Rachel Avery Carl Henley Lee Scott Weldon Thornton Al Wheless Edith Wiggins Barbara Proctor Kim Siu Our condolences to Anne Barnes and family upon the death of Billy Barnes on September 5. A memorial service will be held on September 16, at 3 pm with a reception to follow. HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Ginny Lansing Bill Moffitt Bill Bodkin Nancy Joyner EXTENDED FAMILY Aaron and Vianey Perkinson, Assam AFB, South Korea (Nape Baker) The Comprehensive Rural Health Project, Jamkhed (Connie Gates) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate Bob Osborne (Dale Osborne) Tom Long (Karen Long) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) David Houser (Paul Lindsay) Beth Posner (Sarah Hill Colwell) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Diane Kudla (Marge Miles) Nancy Dixon (Pam Swanson Boyd) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Kathy Wajerski (Peg Williams) John Bankhead (Stewart Bankhead) Tara Strickland Hogan(The Walker Family) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Valerie & Percell Harper (April Harper) Aggie Mills (Karin Mills) Virginia Taylor (Kristen Smith) Terri Jones (Julie Lentz) Sarah Bednarek (Karen Long) Lewis Ford (Stephanie Ford) Hamilton McIntyre (Josh McIntyre & Sarah Hill Colwell) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Frank Shandor (Marge Miles) Alice Meisner (Craig Meisner) John Wofford (Adams Wofford) OUR STAFF Senior Minister Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation Interim Minister of Music and Organist Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Josh Dumbleton marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org josh@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